Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after fainting onstage

Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after fainting onstage

Comedian D.L. Hughley has announced he's tested positive for COVID-19, following his collapse onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.

Comedian D.L. Hughley has announced he's tested positive for COVID-19, following his collapse onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.

A ‘second wave’ of COVID-19 cases? Not yet, experts say

A ‘second wave’ of COVID-19 cases? Not yet, experts say

Scientists generally agree the nation is still in its first wave of coronavirus infections, albeit one that’s dipping in some parts of the country while rising in others.

Scientists generally agree the nation is still in its first wave of coronavirus infections, albeit one that’s dipping in some parts of the country while rising in others.

Tiz wins 152st Belmont Stakes in Triple Crown opener

Tiz wins 152st Belmont Stakes in Triple Crown opener

Tiz the Law has won an unprecedented Belmont Stakes, claiming victory Saturday at the first race of a rejiggered Triple Crown schedule and crossing the finish line in front of eerily empty grandstands.

Tiz the Law has won an unprecedented Belmont Stakes, claiming victory Saturday at the first race of a rejiggered Triple Crown schedule and crossing the finish line in front of eerily empty grandstands.

Trump says he told staff to 'slow down' coronavirus testing

Trump says he told staff to 'slow down' coronavirus testing

President Donald Trump told supporters Saturday night he asked staff to slow down the rate of coronavirus testing, since it detects cases in which, for example, he said a ten-year-old boy with sniffles recovers in ten minutes.

President Donald Trump told supporters Saturday night he asked staff to slow down the rate of coronavirus testing, since it detects cases in which, for example, he said a ten-year-old boy with sniffles recovers in ten minutes.

President Trump speaks at rally in Tulsa, first large indoor event since beginning of pandemic

President Trump speaks at rally in Tulsa, first large indoor event since beginning of pandemic

President Donald Trump spoke to fans in Tulsa on Saturday, in an arena that had empty space on the floor and empty seats in the higher levels. Trump campaign officials claimed that protesters prevented fans from entering the stadium.

President Donald Trump spoke to fans in Tulsa on Saturday, in an arena that had empty space on the floor and empty seats in the higher levels. Trump campaign officials claimed that protesters prevented fans from entering the stadium.

Illinois health officials cancel trap shooting event that brings in $30 million in tax revenue

Illinois health officials cancel trap shooting event that brings in $30 million in tax revenue

Illinois state health officials have canceled the 121st Grand American World Trapshooting Championships because they said organizers could not prevent the spread of COVID-19. The decision has angered local leaders, not least because the event brings in $30 million in tax revenue annually.

Illinois state health officials have canceled the 121st Grand American World Trapshooting Championships because they said organizers could not prevent the spread of COVID-19. The decision has angered local leaders, not least because the event brings in $30 million in tax revenue annually.

Illinois reports 45 more deaths linked to coronavirus

Illinois reports 45 more deaths linked to coronavirus

The state of Illinois announced Saturday that 45 more residents have died from coronavirus, and that overall 136,104 cases have been reported.

The state of Illinois announced Saturday that 45 more residents have died from coronavirus, and that overall 136,104 cases have been reported.

Trump campaign says 6 staffers setting up for Tulsa rally test positive for coronavirus

Trump campaign says 6 staffers setting up for Tulsa rally test positive for coronavirus

The campaign's communications director, Tim Murtaugh, said in a statement that “quarantine procedures” were immediately initiated and no staff member who tested positive would attend the event.

The campaign's communications director, Tim Murtaugh, said in a statement that “quarantine procedures” were immediately initiated and no staff member who tested positive would attend the event.

FDA warns of hand sanitizers containing toxic chemicals

FDA warns of hand sanitizers containing toxic chemicals

According to the FDA, substantial methanol exposure "can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death."

According to the FDA, substantial methanol exposure "can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death."

US says its embassy in Kabul battling coronavirus outbreak

US says its embassy in Kabul battling coronavirus outbreak

The U.S. State Department says COVID-19 infections have been reported at its embassy in the Afghan capital. It says in a statement late Friday that the affected staff include diplomats, contractors and locals.

The U.S. State Department says COVID-19 infections have been reported at its embassy in the Afghan capital. It says in a statement late Friday that the affected staff include diplomats, contractors and locals.

Food banks more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Food banks more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic

Greg Trotter, spokesman with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, talks about the desperate need for food donations as demand skyrockets during the coronavirus outbreak.

Greg Trotter, spokesman with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, talks about the desperate need for food donations as demand skyrockets during the coronavirus outbreak.

Illinois released white inmates at higher rates in pandemic, data shows

Illinois released white inmates at higher rates in pandemic, data shows

White inmates in Illinois are having their sentences shortened during the coronavirus pandemic at a higher rate than Black inmates, an analysis of public data by a prison reform group shows.

White inmates in Illinois are having their sentences shortened during the coronavirus pandemic at a higher rate than Black inmates, an analysis of public data by a prison reform group shows.

Because of COVID-19, Indiana beaches are the new summer spots for Illinoisans

Because of COVID-19, Indiana beaches are the new summer spots for Illinoisans

Chicago’s lakefront will officially open on Monday, but only the trail, which is to be used exclusively for exercise. So folks wanting to relax in the sun are taking trips to Indiana.

Chicago’s lakefront will officially open on Monday, but only the trail, which is to be used exclusively for exercise. So folks wanting to relax in the sun are taking trips to Indiana.

Clemson sees 23 football players test positive for COVID-19

Clemson sees 23 football players test positive for COVID-19

School spokesman Jeff Kallin said 28 people were found with COVID-19 since testing began for athletes and other personnel on June 8. 

School spokesman Jeff Kallin said 28 people were found with COVID-19 since testing began for athletes and other personnel on June 8. 

87-year-old Korean War veteran wins battle with COVID-19

87-year-old Korean War veteran wins battle with COVID-19

After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.

After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.

Chicago restaurants given OK for limited June 26 reopening

Chicago restaurants given OK for limited June 26 reopening

Chicago’s restaurants will be allowed to serve limited numbers of diners indoors beginning next week, which is earlier than expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday.

Chicago’s restaurants will be allowed to serve limited numbers of diners indoors beginning next week, which is earlier than expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday.