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.
New cluster of COVID-19 cases in Rockland County linked to house party
A new cluster of coronavirus cases in Rockland County has been linked to a house party and officials are asking anyone linked to it to cooperate and get tested.
A new cluster of coronavirus cases in Rockland County has been linked to a house party and officials are asking anyone linked to it to cooperate and get tested.
Indiana delays lifting capacity limits on restaurants, bars
Indiana will keep capacity limits in place for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues because of worries about a possible increase in coronavirus cases across the state, Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday.
Indiana will keep capacity limits in place for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues because of worries about a possible increase in coronavirus cases across the state, Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday.
US sets new record for coronavirus cases in single day, according to Johns Hopkins Tally
The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.
The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.
Color-coded interactive map illustrates COVID-19 risk level by county in US
A new COVID Risk Level map was introduced to the public to help communities better understand the level of risk when it comes to the spread of COVID-19 in their particular county or state.
A new COVID Risk Level map was introduced to the public to help communities better understand the level of risk when it comes to the spread of COVID-19 in their particular county or state.
McDonald’s halts dine-in service reopening plans due to spike in US COVID-19 cases
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
Little evidence that George Floyd protests spread coronavirus in US
In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.
In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.
It’s not just the lungs — COVID-19 can affect the brain and heart of those infected, researchers say
As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and log-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain.
As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and log-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain.
30 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced an additional 30 deaths and 828 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced an additional 30 deaths and 828 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Kroger gets emergency FDA approval for at-home coronavirus testing kit
The kit will only be available to front-line employees for now, but Kroger said it plans to expand availability to other companies and organizations soon.
The kit will only be available to front-line employees for now, but Kroger said it plans to expand availability to other companies and organizations soon.