Lyric Opera of Chicago cancels fall season due to coronavirus pandemic
The Lyric Opera of Chicago and San Francisco Opera have canceled the fall portions of their 2020-21 seasons due to the new coronavirus.
The Lyric Opera of Chicago and San Francisco Opera have canceled the fall portions of their 2020-21 seasons due to the new coronavirus.
72 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Tuesday said another 72 people died from the coronavirus, raising the state’s death toll to 6,398.
Illinois health officials on Tuesday said another 72 people died from the coronavirus, raising the state’s death toll to 6,398.
Evanston businessman faces federal COVID-19 fraud charges
An Evanston business owner is facing charges after allegedly fraudulently applying for more than $400,000 in aid from the CARES Act Payroll Protection Program.
An Evanston business owner is facing charges after allegedly fraudulently applying for more than $400,000 in aid from the CARES Act Payroll Protection Program.
Study finds that flushing could release virus-laden ‘toilet plumes’ into the air
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul tests positive for COVID-19
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms and was self-isolating on the advice of his doctor.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms and was self-isolating on the advice of his doctor.
Cook County reports 22 more deaths from COVID-19
Cook County officials on Tuesday said another 22 people have died from COVID-19, raising the countywide death toll to 4,331.
Cook County officials on Tuesday said another 22 people have died from COVID-19, raising the countywide death toll to 4,331.
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
Coronavirus cases surpass 8 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
Chicago takes steps toward reopening with some restrictions loosened on bars and parks
Chicago has again loosened restrictions created during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing bars, breweries and other businesses to resume outdoor service starting Wednesday.
Chicago has again loosened restrictions created during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing bars, breweries and other businesses to resume outdoor service starting Wednesday.
GOP sues Pritzker seeking exemption from 10-person limit on public gatherings
Illinois’ Democratic governor was sued Monday by the state’s Republican Party, which is seeking exemption from the 10-person limit on public gatherings.
Illinois’ Democratic governor was sued Monday by the state’s Republican Party, which is seeking exemption from the 10-person limit on public gatherings.
Rep. Ilhan Omar announces her father died of complications from COVID-19
Representative Ilhan Omar announced Monday that her father passed away due to complications from COVID-19.
Representative Ilhan Omar announced Monday that her father passed away due to complications from COVID-19.
Hotel industry pushing Pritzker to allow reopening of ballrooms, conference rooms
Hotels say without some relief soon to permit larger crowds for weddings and conferences, some could be checking out for good.
Hotels say without some relief soon to permit larger crowds for weddings and conferences, some could be checking out for good.
United says passengers who don't wear masks will be put on 'internal travel restriction list'
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
38 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Cook County
Another 38 people died of COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Monday.
Another 38 people died of COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Monday.
Houston protesters starting to test positive for COVID-19
Protesters who took over Houston streets nearly two weeks ago are now starting to test positive for COVID-19.
Protesters who took over Houston streets nearly two weeks ago are now starting to test positive for COVID-19.
Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends next month, what happens then?
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Florida researchers track COVID mutation that suggests virus is adapting to humans
The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells. The mutation, called D614G, stabilizes the spike protein, making it less likely to fall apart. That's why it's more infectious.
The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells. The mutation, called D614G, stabilizes the spike protein, making it less likely to fall apart. That's why it's more infectious.
Maskless woman seen on video coughing on customer inside NY bagel store after argument
Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.
Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.
Chicago sets dates to reopen Lakefront Trail, bars and breweries
Chicago has again loosened restrictions created during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing bars, breweries and other businesses to resume outdoor service starting Wednesday.
Chicago has again loosened restrictions created during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing bars, breweries and other businesses to resume outdoor service starting Wednesday.