WHO says comments on asymptomatic individuals a ‘misunderstanding’
The World Health Organization walked back on comments it had previously made regarding asymptomatic individuals and whether they greatly contribute to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The World Health Organization walked back on comments it had previously made regarding asymptomatic individuals and whether they greatly contribute to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago, other major events canceled in Chicago this summer
Several major events in Chicago such as Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago and the Air and Water Show have been canceled this summer as the city looks to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
Several major events in Chicago such as Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago and the Air and Water Show have been canceled this summer as the city looks to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
Chicago loses another big trade show to pandemic
The financial cost of the coronavirus crisis in Chicago continues to climb as another major trade show has been canceled.
The financial cost of the coronavirus crisis in Chicago continues to climb as another major trade show has been canceled.
Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
Polls show how Americans are adjusting to reopening
Recent surveys shed light on how Americans are reacting to the phased reopenings across the country.
Recent surveys shed light on how Americans are reacting to the phased reopenings across the country.
U of Chicago team develops better way to disinfect N95 masks
A group of researchers from the University of Chicago have developed a more efficient way to disinfect N95 mask which are in high demand amid the pandemic.
A group of researchers from the University of Chicago have developed a more efficient way to disinfect N95 mask which are in high demand amid the pandemic.
TinkRworks pivots to making face shields for first responders, healthcare workers,
Anu Mahajan, CEO and founder of TinkRworks, talks about how they've shifted gears to helping frontline workers get PPE during the pandemic.
Anu Mahajan, CEO and founder of TinkRworks, talks about how they've shifted gears to helping frontline workers get PPE during the pandemic.
More than 7 million infected with COVID-19 and over 400,000 dead worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
45 more COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Cook County
Another 45 people in Cook County have died from COVID-19, officials announced Monday.
Another 45 people in Cook County have died from COVID-19, officials announced Monday.
COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns prevented over 500 million coronavirus infections, according to researchers
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Chicago's Catholic churches reopen after closing due to COVID-19
Catholic churches in Chicago that reopened this past weekend for in-person services after having been closed to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be allowed to increase capacity this week.
Catholic churches in Chicago that reopened this past weekend for in-person services after having been closed to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be allowed to increase capacity this week.
Company sold fake N95 masks on Amazon for 20X list price, lawsuit alleges
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
Mexico resumes tourism in Cancun and these beach destinations
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Illinois reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in 2 months
Monday's new coronavirus cases number is the second day in a row where the total has been the lowest it has been in two months.
Monday's new coronavirus cases number is the second day in a row where the total has been the lowest it has been in two months.
Why some people don't want quarantine to end
Dr. Carole Lieberman joins the show to talk about why some people don't want life to return back to normal after quarantining for so long.
Dr. Carole Lieberman joins the show to talk about why some people don't want life to return back to normal after quarantining for so long.
Indiana officials report additional 14 coronavirus deaths
State health officials on Monday reported an additional 14 coronavirus-related deaths in Indiana.
State health officials on Monday reported an additional 14 coronavirus-related deaths in Indiana.
Latest medical developments from the COVID-19 forefront
Dr. Shikha Jain from Rush University Medical Center talks about the latest findings on the fight against COVID-19.
Dr. Shikha Jain from Rush University Medical Center talks about the latest findings on the fight against COVID-19.
With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
Brookfield Zoo cuts 56 positions as facilities remain closed
Brookfield Zoo is cutting 56 full time positions as its facilities remain closed.
Brookfield Zoo is cutting 56 full time positions as its facilities remain closed.
Metra announces return to alternate weekday schedules
Starting Monday, all lines will return to alternate weekday schedules, which were first implemented in March after a severe drop in ridership due to the coronavirus’ spread, Metra said in a statement.
Starting Monday, all lines will return to alternate weekday schedules, which were first implemented in March after a severe drop in ridership due to the coronavirus’ spread, Metra said in a statement.