Amid coronavirus pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series

Grammy-winning singer Brad Paisley will headline shows in all three cities, while fellow country artists Darius Rucker and Jon Pardi will also perform in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. Nelly will perform in Maryland Heights, near St. Louis.

COVID-19 death toll in US has surpassed the number of Americans killed in WWI

The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States has surpassed the number of Americans who were killed during WWI, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

26 more COVID-19 deaths in Illinois

Illinois health officials announced another 26 more deaths from COVID-19, raising the statewide death toll to 6,671.

VA respiratory therapist charged with stealing supplies for COVID-19 patients, selling them on eBay

A Department of Veterans Affairs respiratory therapist has been charged with stealing medical supplies used to treat patients with COVID-19 and selling them on eBay, according to a news release by the U.S. Department of Justice. 

Surging US virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping

Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.

When's the right time to go in for your check-up?
video

Dr. Kristi Tough Disapri outlines the best times and ways for women to check in with their doctors during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Lessons to be learned from the 'Black Death' during the age of COVID-19
video

Ada Palmer, professor and historian at the University of Chicago, talks about takeaways from the 'Black Death' that we can apply to surviving in the age of COVID-19.

New study finds COVID-19 antibodies fade fast
video

Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the results of a new study that showed coronavirus antibodies may not last as long as originally expected.

Carnival Cruise Line cancels all sailings until October amid coronavirus pandemic

"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."

CTU reacts to possibility of students returning to Chicago schools this fall
video

Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates evaluates the likelihood that CPS students will return to schools in the fall and talks about how that would affect teachers.

Chicago to enter Phase 4 of reopening Friday

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday morning that Chicago will proceed into Phase 4 of reopening on Friday.

Future of sports up in the air for the rest of 2020
video

WGN Radio's Mark Carman lays out the unprecedented challenges and drawbacks of sports returning to Illinois in 2020.

Hundreds test positive for COVID-19 at Tyson Foods plant in Arkansas

Tyson Foods is looking into reports that China’s customs agency has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson facility in the United States after coronavirus cases were confirmed among its employees.

WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases

The World Health Organization has reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours.

Illinois reports 658 additional COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths

Illinois reported 658 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 more deaths on Sunday, public health officials said.