Woman in her 20s receives double lung transplant after suffering ‘irreversible damage’ from COVID-19
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
91 more people die in Illinois from COVID-19
Illinois health officials on Thursday said another 91 people have died from COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 6,185.
Illinois health officials on Thursday said another 91 people have died from COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 6,185.
Coronavirus 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.
Nursing homes to face enforcement action for swiping coronavirus stimulus checks from seniors
The Trump administration on Tuesday warned nursing homes that they will face repercussions for unlawfully seizing economic impact payments from seniors.
The Trump administration on Tuesday warned nursing homes that they will face repercussions for unlawfully seizing economic impact payments from seniors.
App for Latino immigrants in state of emergency
There is now an app that gives the Latino community accurate, up-to-the-minute info on dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Homeis team and app usage has spiked since the start of the crisis and it's so popular that it's launching 25 new communities for Latinos in the U.S
There is now an app that gives the Latino community accurate, up-to-the-minute info on dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Homeis team and app usage has spiked since the start of the crisis and it's so popular that it's launching 25 new communities for Latinos in the U.S
Study: COVID-19 false negatives possible when tested too early
A new study out of Johns Hopkins found that testing people too early for COVID-19 is likely to result in a false negative, even though they may eventually test positive for the virus. Dr. Oz weighs in on it.
A new study out of Johns Hopkins found that testing people too early for COVID-19 is likely to result in a false negative, even though they may eventually test positive for the virus. Dr. Oz weighs in on it.
Garth Brooks to host concert event at 300 drive-in theaters across America
Tickets will reportedly go on sale on June 19 and will cost $100, which will cover one passenger car or SUV.
Tickets will reportedly go on sale on June 19 and will cost $100, which will cover one passenger car or SUV.
Trump administration opposes extending $600 weekly unemployment benefit
The payments are set to expire July 31, and Democrats have pushed a plan that would extend the enhanced benefit through January.
The payments are set to expire July 31, and Democrats have pushed a plan that would extend the enhanced benefit through January.
COVID-19 cases top 2 million in US, according to Johns Hopkins
As of June 10, more than 112,000 people have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
As of June 10, more than 112,000 people have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
Economist: Chicago's COVID-19 shutdown was too broad
A professor at the University of Chicago claims the city could have saved the same number of lives from the coronavirus with a smaller shutdown that would have killed far fewer jobs.
A professor at the University of Chicago claims the city could have saved the same number of lives from the coronavirus with a smaller shutdown that would have killed far fewer jobs.
Chicago Field Museum workers band together, fight to get jobs back amid pandemic
Field Museum employees are fighting for their laid off coworkers, calling for them to get their jobs back.
Field Museum employees are fighting for their laid off coworkers, calling for them to get their jobs back.
Orland Park wants to move to Phase 4 of Pritzker's reopening plan on Friday
One suburban city says it has met the requirements for the next phase of Illinois' coronavirus reopening plan, and the mayor wants to move forward.
One suburban city says it has met the requirements for the next phase of Illinois' coronavirus reopening plan, and the mayor wants to move forward.
Coachella, Stagecoach festivals canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus concerns
Riverside County officials have announced that Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020. This comes after the two music festivals were earlier postponed until October as the global coronavirus outbreak spread into major cities across the U.S.
Riverside County officials have announced that Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020. This comes after the two music festivals were earlier postponed until October as the global coronavirus outbreak spread into major cities across the U.S.
Disneyland Resort announces plans to reopen parks on July 17
After being closed since March the ‘happiest place on earth’ is set to reopen to the public.
After being closed since March the ‘happiest place on earth’ is set to reopen to the public.
'Pre-pandemic behavior': Surge of new coronavirus cases reported in 21 states amid push to reopen
Places that were hit hardest earlier, such as New York, have improved — while infections seem to be rising in other areas.
Places that were hit hardest earlier, such as New York, have improved — while infections seem to be rising in other areas.
‘Worst nightmare’: Fauci warns that coronavirus pandemic ‘isn’t over yet’
Speaking at a convention held by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) on June 9, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the coronavirus crisis, which he referred to as his “worst nightmare,” is far from over, the New York Times reported.
Speaking at a convention held by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) on June 9, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the coronavirus crisis, which he referred to as his “worst nightmare,” is far from over, the New York Times reported.
16 additional coronavirus deaths reported in Indiana
Sixteen more people have died in Indiana with coronavirus infections, giving the state 2,355 deaths of those with confirmed or presumed infections since mid-March, health officials said Wednesday.
Sixteen more people have died in Indiana with coronavirus infections, giving the state 2,355 deaths of those with confirmed or presumed infections since mid-March, health officials said Wednesday.
Autopsy reveals Chicago infant died of COVID-19, as Illinois death toll reaches 6,095
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled Wednesday that a Chicago infant’s death in March was caused by COVID-19, a rare instance of a baby dying from the virus.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled Wednesday that a Chicago infant’s death in March was caused by COVID-19, a rare instance of a baby dying from the virus.
Coping with summer's many cancellations due to COVID-19
Nea Cortez, behavioral health counselor at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, lays out healthy ways to cope with the absence of events and gatherings this summer due to the pandemic.
Nea Cortez, behavioral health counselor at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, lays out healthy ways to cope with the absence of events and gatherings this summer due to the pandemic.
28 more COVID-19 deaths in Cook County
Another 28 people died of COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Wednesday.
Another 28 people died of COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Wednesday.