Online petition to delay July reopening of Disneyland Resorts gains momentum
An online petition urging a delay of the scheduled reopening of the Disneyland Resort due to the risk of guests contracting coronavirus has acquired more than 26,000 signatures as of this morning.
An online petition urging a delay of the scheduled reopening of the Disneyland Resort due to the risk of guests contracting coronavirus has acquired more than 26,000 signatures as of this morning.
17 more coronavirus deaths in Indiana; total tops 2,400
Seventeen more people have died in Indiana with coronavirus infections, giving the state more than 2,400 deaths of those with confirmed or presumed infections since mid-March, health officials said Saturday.
Seventeen more people have died in Indiana with coronavirus infections, giving the state more than 2,400 deaths of those with confirmed or presumed infections since mid-March, health officials said Saturday.
Chicago creates virtual memorial for virus victims
An online memorial has been created to remember thousands of Chicagoans who have died after being infected with the coronavirus.
An online memorial has been created to remember thousands of Chicagoans who have died after being infected with the coronavirus.
Analyzing the impact of Chicago's litany of cancelled summer events
Dr. Colleen Cira talks about the communal and personal impact of cancelled events and gatherings this summer in Chicago.
Dr. Colleen Cira talks about the communal and personal impact of cancelled events and gatherings this summer in Chicago.
Detainee at Cook County juvenile detention center, chief judge’s office employee contract COVID-19
The office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Friday a detainee at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
The office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Friday a detainee at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Video shows man attacking Cedar Hill store worker after refusing to wear mask
Cedar Hill police are looking for a man who attacked an eyeglass store worker after refusing to wear a mask.
Cedar Hill police are looking for a man who attacked an eyeglass store worker after refusing to wear a mask.
Pritzker cancels Illinois fairs over coronavirus concerns
The Illinois State Fair in Springfield and the Du Quoin State Fair have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.
The Illinois State Fair in Springfield and the Du Quoin State Fair have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.
Tick-borne disease with symptoms similar to COVID-19 on the rise in New York state
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
77 more people die from COVID-19 in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Friday said another 77 people died from the coronavirus, raising the statewide death toll to 6,260.
Illinois health officials on Friday said another 77 people died from the coronavirus, raising the statewide death toll to 6,260.
A second coronavirus payment may be coming. Here's your share
Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
Company delivering fresh produce to Chicago neighborhoods hit hard by pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and shut down restaurants, the RealGood Stuff company teamed up with its local farm partners to create the RealGood Farm Box, delivering produce directly to consumers. Now the company is reaching out to Chicago neighborhoods where access to fresh food and groceries has been disrupted.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and shut down restaurants, the RealGood Stuff company teamed up with its local farm partners to create the RealGood Farm Box, delivering produce directly to consumers. Now the company is reaching out to Chicago neighborhoods where access to fresh food and groceries has been disrupted.
Dr. Zich: Controlling a second flare-up of coronavirus
The United States has now surpassed 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases as experts predict that tens of thousands more people will get infected and die in the months ahead. Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine talks about it.
The United States has now surpassed 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases as experts predict that tens of thousands more people will get infected and die in the months ahead. Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine talks about it.
Study looks at weather's impact on COVID-19
Many experts have wondered if COVID-19 is a seasonal virus. A new study just released looked at data from 50 cities with and without a substantial spread of the virus to see how weather plays a role. Dr. Oz has more on these findings.
Many experts have wondered if COVID-19 is a seasonal virus. A new study just released looked at data from 50 cities with and without a substantial spread of the virus to see how weather plays a role. Dr. Oz has more on these findings.
Chicago Riverwalk officially reopens to visitors
Chicago's Riverwalk is officially back open to the public. The Riverwalk reopened Friday morning at 5 a.m.
Chicago's Riverwalk is officially back open to the public. The Riverwalk reopened Friday morning at 5 a.m.
IHSA announces guidelines for first stage of Return to Play plan
Sandburg High School football coach Scott Peters talks about how players and staff are adjusting to new practice procedures.
Sandburg High School football coach Scott Peters talks about how players and staff are adjusting to new practice procedures.
Young COVID-19 survivor in Chicago receives double lung transplant
Surgeons in Chicago have given a new set of lungs to a young woman with severe lung damage from the coronavirus.
Surgeons in Chicago have given a new set of lungs to a young woman with severe lung damage from the coronavirus.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
‘Fight for her life’: Mom discharged from hospital with newborn after 52-day-long COVID-19 battle
On June 8, staff gathered to cheer on Steeves and her son as they were wheeled out of the facility after a 52-day-long stay.
On June 8, staff gathered to cheer on Steeves and her son as they were wheeled out of the facility after a 52-day-long stay.
Alarming rise in coronavirus cases as states roll back lockdowns
Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.
Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.
Rapper Scarface recovering 2 months after COVID-19 diagnosis: 'I am glad to be alive'
More than two months after he tested positive for COVID-19, Houston rapper Scarface says he is still a little weak and has to undergo dialysis daily, but he is "glad to be alive."
More than two months after he tested positive for COVID-19, Houston rapper Scarface says he is still a little weak and has to undergo dialysis daily, but he is "glad to be alive."