The effects mask-wearing has on your skin
Wearing a mask is just part of daily life now. But for many, it's causing skin issues. Dr. Elizabeth Mullans has some tips on what you can do to limit irritation.
Wearing a mask is just part of daily life now. But for many, it's causing skin issues. Dr. Elizabeth Mullans has some tips on what you can do to limit irritation.
Organization helping at-risk youth during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hit certain organizations especially hard. Community-based Friends of the Children pairs at-risk youth with mentors to help them thrive. But with social isolation, mentor, mentee relationships have been strained.
The coronavirus pandemic has hit certain organizations especially hard. Community-based Friends of the Children pairs at-risk youth with mentors to help them thrive. But with social isolation, mentor, mentee relationships have been strained.
Harvard researchers launch COVID risk assessment map
Coronavirus maps are popping up everywhere. The Harvard Global Health Institute is hoping to simplify them by creating a set of metrics to help communities fight the coronavirus.
Coronavirus maps are popping up everywhere. The Harvard Global Health Institute is hoping to simplify them by creating a set of metrics to help communities fight the coronavirus.
Quarantine for travelers coming from 15 states goes into effect
Starting Monday, Chicago is putting restrictions on travel to 15 states where coronavirus cases have been rising.
Starting Monday, Chicago is putting restrictions on travel to 15 states where coronavirus cases have been rising.
Nick Cordero dead at 41 after coronavirus battle, wife Amanda Kloots announces
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Spirit Airlines passenger removed from flight for not wearing mask
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
Illinois reports lowest coronavirus daily death toll since March
Illinois health officials on Sunday announced 639 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 6 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials on Sunday announced 639 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 6 additional deaths.
Google Maps features allow commuters to travel safely amid COVID-19 pandemic
Google's map features allow commuters to travel safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google's map features allow commuters to travel safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts wonder how the pandemic will affect endangered birds in Chicago
Plovers usually return to places where they’ve successfully nested, but two federally endangered shorebirds have yet to return to the Lake Michigan coast.
Plovers usually return to places where they’ve successfully nested, but two federally endangered shorebirds have yet to return to the Lake Michigan coast.
2 White Sox players test positive for coronavirus
Two Chicago White Sox players have tested positive for COVID-19, the team said in a statement Sunday.
Two Chicago White Sox players have tested positive for COVID-19, the team said in a statement Sunday.
Future of dating in a post COVID-19 world
Camille Kostin, professional matchmaker with It's Just Lunch Chicago, talks about what dating could look like in wake of COVID-19.
Camille Kostin, professional matchmaker with It's Just Lunch Chicago, talks about what dating could look like in wake of COVID-19.
Protesters gather at Texas Capitol for "Shed the Mask" rally
Protestors in the crowd said wearing masks is more dangerous than not wearing one.
Protestors in the crowd said wearing masks is more dangerous than not wearing one.
Lucky Brand files for bankruptcy, has offer to sell company
Lucky said it plans to close 13 stores and could shutter more during the bankruptcy process.
Lucky said it plans to close 13 stores and could shutter more during the bankruptcy process.
Regulators warn Illinois casinos to take coronavirus precautions
Casinos that fail to follow guidelines aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus could be disciplined, including loss of their license, Illinois regulators warned this week.
Casinos that fail to follow guidelines aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus could be disciplined, including loss of their license, Illinois regulators warned this week.
Justice Kavanaugh denies emergency request from Illinois GOP groups seeking to hold large rallies
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday denied an emergency appeal submitted by GOP lawmakers from Illinois that had argued against the governor’s restrictions on meeting in groups larger than 10 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday denied an emergency appeal submitted by GOP lawmakers from Illinois that had argued against the governor’s restrictions on meeting in groups larger than 10 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
700 nurses at Joliet hospital go on strike after contract negotiations fail
More than 700 nurses at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet went on strike Saturday morning after negotiations between the hospital and the nurses union failed to result in a contract.
More than 700 nurses at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet went on strike Saturday morning after negotiations between the hospital and the nurses union failed to result in a contract.
Illinois sees 862 more virus cases and 10 more deaths
Illinois health officials on Saturday said another 10 people have died from COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 7,014.
Illinois health officials on Saturday said another 10 people have died from COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 7,014.
Indiana reports 522 new coronavirus cases, 6 more deaths
Indiana has reported 522 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 47,432, state health officials said on Saturday.
Indiana has reported 522 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 47,432, state health officials said on Saturday.
South Bay teacher accused of coughing on 1-year-old loses job
KTVU has learned that a South Bay educator has been fired, after an alleged confrontation with a young child and his family at a yogurt shop.
KTVU has learned that a South Bay educator has been fired, after an alleged confrontation with a young child and his family at a yogurt shop.
At least 93 University of Washington frat members test positive for COVID-19 as state sees spike in cases
At least 93 fraternity members from the University of Washington’s Greek life have tested positive for COVID-19 after the state saw a significant spike in new cases.
At least 93 fraternity members from the University of Washington’s Greek life have tested positive for COVID-19 after the state saw a significant spike in new cases.