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.
Stick-on device relays real-time data about coronavirus symptom to doctors
Professor John Rogers from Northwestern University talks about the conversion of a device originally used to help stroke patients into a COVID-19 symptom tracker.
Professor John Rogers from Northwestern University talks about the conversion of a device originally used to help stroke patients into a COVID-19 symptom tracker.
The future of large events in wake of COVID-19
Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
US employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
25th employee contracts COVID-19, 3 positive antibody test at Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office
Another employee at the Cook County Circuit Court clerk’s office has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the overall total to 25 and three workers have received positive antibody test results.
Another employee at the Cook County Circuit Court clerk’s office has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the overall total to 25 and three workers have received positive antibody test results.
Impact of major events such as Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago being cancelled this summer in Chicago
Kelly Bauer from Block Club Chicago talks about the fallout from Chicago cancelling major summer events such as Lollapalooza and the Air and Water Show due to COVID-19 concerns.
Kelly Bauer from Block Club Chicago talks about the fallout from Chicago cancelling major summer events such as Lollapalooza and the Air and Water Show due to COVID-19 concerns.
Will County Jail reports first case of COVID-19 among inmates
The Will County Jail has had its first inmate test positive for the coronavirus, the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday.
The Will County Jail has had its first inmate test positive for the coronavirus, the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday.
Scammers pretend to be COVID-19 contact-tracers to get personal information from victims
Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
95 more COVID-19 deaths in Illinois
Illinois health officials Tuesday announced 95 more deaths attributed to COVID-19, raising the state’s toll to 6,018.
Illinois health officials Tuesday announced 95 more deaths attributed to COVID-19, raising the state’s toll to 6,018.
Indiana officials report 23 more coronavirus deaths
Twenty-three more people have died in Indiana with coronavirus infections, giving the state 2,339 deaths of those with confirmed or presumed infections in less than three months, health officials said Tuesday.
Twenty-three more people have died in Indiana with coronavirus infections, giving the state 2,339 deaths of those with confirmed or presumed infections in less than three months, health officials said Tuesday.