Illinois opening 7 more centers to support small businesses
Seven new state-run centers will open this summer to support Illinois small businesses.
Seven new state-run centers will open this summer to support Illinois small businesses.
LISA app launching new program to help essential workers
Robert Richmond, founder and CEO of LISA, talks about how they've pivoted their business to support frontline workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Robert Richmond, founder and CEO of LISA, talks about how they've pivoted their business to support frontline workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
What is ‘new mutation’? Fauci says it may speed the spread of coronavirus
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
Kimberly Guilfoyle, girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., tests positive for coronavirus
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., tested positive for coronavirus before a Fourth of July event at Mount Rushmore with President Trump, according to multiple media reports.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., tested positive for coronavirus before a Fourth of July event at Mount Rushmore with President Trump, according to multiple media reports.
Cubs, White Sox fans excited as teams begin workouts for shortened season
Chicago's summer without baseball is coming to an end. Both the Cubs and White Sox held their first official workouts Friday in anticipation of a 60-game season scheduled to start later this month.
Chicago's summer without baseball is coming to an end. Both the Cubs and White Sox held their first official workouts Friday in anticipation of a 60-game season scheduled to start later this month.
Study finds hydroxychloroquine treatment associated with lower mortality rate for COVID-19 patients
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a new study.
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a new study.
Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus
The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.
The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.
More than 11 million people have COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
Don't let guard down against COVID over holiday, Illinois officials warn
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and health officials urged businesses and residents Friday to comply with public health measures over the July 4 holiday weekend, warning that precautions must continue to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and health officials urged businesses and residents Friday to comply with public health measures over the July 4 holiday weekend, warning that precautions must continue to slow the spread of COVID-19.
31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
Illinois surpasses 7,000 coronavirus deaths
Illinois has surpassed 7,000 COVID-19 deaths.
Illinois has surpassed 7,000 COVID-19 deaths.
MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
Judge rules Pritzker’s coronavirus order exceeded authority
The impact of Thursday’s ruling by a judge from southern Illinois’ Clay County wasn’t immediately clear as Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office maintains other courts have upheld his orders.
The impact of Thursday’s ruling by a judge from southern Illinois’ Clay County wasn’t immediately clear as Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office maintains other courts have upheld his orders.
Health officials: 11-year-old Florida boy died from the coronavirus
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
105 UW students in frat houses test positive for coronavirus
Health officials say the outbreak, along with cases among student athletes, is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
Health officials say the outbreak, along with cases among student athletes, is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
Chicago company using electrostatic tech to combat coronavirus
During this pandemic, most people have become obsessed with sanitation and reducing their risk of infection. There's one Chicago company that's been doing that before we even knew what coronavirus was.
During this pandemic, most people have become obsessed with sanitation and reducing their risk of infection. There's one Chicago company that's been doing that before we even knew what coronavirus was.
Lightfoot issues stern warning to bars and restaurants
Mayor Lightfoot sent out a clear warning message to bars and restaurants that have been violating the cities pandemic guidelines. Sam Toia, President of the Illinois Restaurant Associations, talks about it.
Mayor Lightfoot sent out a clear warning message to bars and restaurants that have been violating the cities pandemic guidelines. Sam Toia, President of the Illinois Restaurant Associations, talks about it.
Two groups form pandemic partnership for charity
This is a story about how popcorn and an incredible organization for people with special needs have come together to serve those during an unexpected pandemic.
This is a story about how popcorn and an incredible organization for people with special needs have come together to serve those during an unexpected pandemic.
Dr. David Zich discusses dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states and part of this is being blamed on the lack of masks. So what does this mean for states like Illinois that have seen a dramatic decrease? Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine talks about it.
Coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states and part of this is being blamed on the lack of masks. So what does this mean for states like Illinois that have seen a dramatic decrease? Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine talks about it.
Simple ways to improve mental funk during pandemic
From brain drain, to stress and anxiety, loneliness and depression the coronavirus has left many of us in a funk that's proven tough to kick. Author and alternative medicine advocate Bryce Wylde has tips on beating the COVID funk.
From brain drain, to stress and anxiety, loneliness and depression the coronavirus has left many of us in a funk that's proven tough to kick. Author and alternative medicine advocate Bryce Wylde has tips on beating the COVID funk.