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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’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.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty.
Study ties blood type to COVID-19 risk: O may help, A may hurt
A new study suggests that blood type may influence whether someone develops severe COVID-19.
A new study suggests that blood type may influence whether someone develops severe COVID-19.
48 more COVID-19 deaths in Cook County
Another 48 people died of COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Friday.
Another 48 people died of COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Friday.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone making COVID-19 masks ‘a political issue is an absolute moron’
“If we all wear masks, we will slow down the spread and can reopen safely,” the former California governor said.
“If we all wear masks, we will slow down the spread and can reopen safely,” the former California governor said.
As US remains stuck in 1st coronavirus wave, Harvard expert says 'it’s probably not even halftime'
Getting tested, wearing a mask and physical distancing remain critical, experts say.
Getting tested, wearing a mask and physical distancing remain critical, experts say.
Apple re-closes some stores, raising economic concerns
Seven of the Apple stores that are closing again are in Arizona.
Seven of the Apple stores that are closing again are in Arizona.
Navy upholds firing of carrier captain in coronavirus outbreak
The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.
The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.
44 more Illinois deaths from COVID-19
Illinois health officials on Friday said another 44 people have died from the coronavirus, raising the state’s death toll to 6,580.
Illinois health officials on Friday said another 44 people have died from the coronavirus, raising the state’s death toll to 6,580.
AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.
5 Phillies players, 3 staff members test positive for the coronavirus in Clearwater
In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.
In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.
COVID-19 closes Schaumburg DMV again
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office has closed a Drivers Services Facility in suburban Chicago for two weeks, and staff is being quarantined for 14 days, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office has closed a Drivers Services Facility in suburban Chicago for two weeks, and staff is being quarantined for 14 days, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.