Twitter says it will add an edit button to tweets when ‘everyone wears a mask’
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Illinois reports 36 more COVID-19 deaths
State health officials on Thursday said another 36 more people died from the coronavirus in Illinois and another 869 tested positive for the disease.
State health officials on Thursday said another 36 more people died from the coronavirus in Illinois and another 869 tested positive for the disease.
Local news more trusted than Trump administration, national media for COVID-19 information, survey finds
According to a recent survey, local news outlets are a more trusted source for COVID-19 information than the Trump administration and national media.
According to a recent survey, local news outlets are a more trusted source for COVID-19 information than the Trump administration and national media.
Amid coronavirus spikes, COVID-19 testing demand is outpacing capacity, major test providers warn
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.
US records more than 50,000 COVID-19 cases in 1 day, a new record
The troubling milestone was reported by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
The troubling milestone was reported by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
California creates ‘strike teams’ to enforce coronavirus guidelines
California is creating “strike teams” from 10 state agencies to enforce guidelines designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
California is creating “strike teams” from 10 state agencies to enforce guidelines designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
Walmart is turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters this summer
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
Alabama students throwing dangerous 'COVID parties,' Tuscaloosa city councilor warns
College students in Alabama who contracted the coronavirus have been attending COVID-19 parties over the past few weeks as part of a game to intentionally infect others, according to a city council member.
College students in Alabama who contracted the coronavirus have been attending COVID-19 parties over the past few weeks as part of a game to intentionally infect others, according to a city council member.
‘It makes no sense’: Alabama college students hold COVID-19 parties with payout to first infected person
College students in Alabama who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus organized and attended parties around Tuscaloosa.
College students in Alabama who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus organized and attended parties around Tuscaloosa.
Fireworks sales surge in light of July 4th celebration cancellations
Fourth of July celebrations have been cancelled across the nation so more people are taking matters into their own hands and purchasing fireworks for a DIY show. While fireworks are illegal in Illinois, it's easy to cross the border and purchase to your hearts content from our neighbors in Indiana.
Fourth of July celebrations have been cancelled across the nation so more people are taking matters into their own hands and purchasing fireworks for a DIY show. While fireworks are illegal in Illinois, it's easy to cross the border and purchase to your hearts content from our neighbors in Indiana.
300 ambassadors patrolling Chicago's lakefront
Chicago's lakefront is open but the beaches are closed and face masks are highly suggested. If you venture out and forget the rules, not to worry there will be about 300 friendly ambassadors to remind you to follow those rules and keep moving.
Chicago's lakefront is open but the beaches are closed and face masks are highly suggested. If you venture out and forget the rules, not to worry there will be about 300 friendly ambassadors to remind you to follow those rules and keep moving.
UC research team testing how virus flows through hospital rooms
Researchers at the University of Chicago have launched a new study to determine just how far COVID-19 can travel through the air and its ability to infect people as it travels. Dr. Jayant Pinto talks about it.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have launched a new study to determine just how far COVID-19 can travel through the air and its ability to infect people as it travels. Dr. Jayant Pinto talks about it.
Texas couple married 53 years dies minutes apart while holding hands
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
President Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections.
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections.
Clients adapt to new normal at Chicago's gyms
There are no guarantees that everyone is going to survive in this new economy. Nowhere is that more true than inside Chicago's gyms which are not only dealing with new social distancing guidelines, but also with fear and frustration among their clientele.
There are no guarantees that everyone is going to survive in this new economy. Nowhere is that more true than inside Chicago's gyms which are not only dealing with new social distancing guidelines, but also with fear and frustration among their clientele.
More cyclists on the streets during coronavirus pandemic
Bicycles are a pandemic essential. There?s a worldwide shortage of bikes for sale and a lot of new cyclists on the street. FOX 32?s Joanie Lum reports.
Bicycles are a pandemic essential. There?s a worldwide shortage of bikes for sale and a lot of new cyclists on the street. FOX 32?s Joanie Lum reports.
City aims to curb the spread of COVID-19 over holiday weekend
With the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is reminding bar operators they could be fined up to $10,000 for not following the guidelines which have been laid out in webinars and training sessions prior to this.
With the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is reminding bar operators they could be fined up to $10,000 for not following the guidelines which have been laid out in webinars and training sessions prior to this.
Northwestern professor predicts fewer births, more divorces due to coronavirus pandemic
At first, many thought the pandemic would lead to a baby boom. But that may not be the case.
At first, many thought the pandemic would lead to a baby boom. But that may not be the case.
Trump says he looks like Lone Ranger in a mask and likes it
After long resisting wearing a mask in public, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks it makes him look like the Lone Ranger — and he likes it.
After long resisting wearing a mask in public, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks it makes him look like the Lone Ranger — and he likes it.