39 more COVID-19 deaths in Cook County
Another 39 people in Cook County have died from COVID-19, officials announced Friday.
Another 39 people in Cook County have died from COVID-19, officials announced Friday.
Illinois reports 59 more coronavirus deaths; cat tests positive
In addition to the 59 deaths reported Friday, Illinois says a cat recently tested positive for COVID-19 while in a house with people who had also tested positive.
In addition to the 59 deaths reported Friday, Illinois says a cat recently tested positive for COVID-19 while in a house with people who had also tested positive.
2 more detainees, employee at Cook County Juvenile detention center test positive for COVID-19
Two more detainees and another employee at Cook County’s Juvenile Temporary Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Friday.
Two more detainees and another employee at Cook County’s Juvenile Temporary Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Friday.
White House forces reporters to ditch social distancing because 'it looks better'
It looks better, according to the presidential aide who ordered the journalists' seats to be placed closer together.
It looks better, according to the presidential aide who ordered the journalists' seats to be placed closer together.
CDC director apologizes for 'inadequate' coronavirus data on racial disparities
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
CDC director says protesters should 'highly consider' getting tested for coronavirus
CDC Director Robert Redfield warned the large demonstrations could be a "seeding event" for more coronavirus outbreaks.
CDC Director Robert Redfield warned the large demonstrations could be a "seeding event" for more coronavirus outbreaks.
Dr. Zich: Chicago enters first weekend under Phase 3
State health officials are now urging anyone who participated in mass gatherings or protests to be tested for COVID-19. The state says tests are now available to everyone at 11 state run sites regardless of symptoms. Dr. David Zich weighs in.
State health officials are now urging anyone who participated in mass gatherings or protests to be tested for COVID-19. The state says tests are now available to everyone at 11 state run sites regardless of symptoms. Dr. David Zich weighs in.
JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
Las Vegas reopens from historic coronavirus casino closure
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
116 more COVID-19 deaths in Illinois
Illinois health officials Thursday announced 116 more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the state’s toll to 5,736.
Illinois health officials Thursday announced 116 more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the state’s toll to 5,736.
New eating disorder treatment center opening in Naperville
The coronavirus pandemic is having a direct impact on our health. One area it is affecting is people with eating disorders. Melissa Spann of Clementine Naperville, a new eating disorder treatment facility for adolescent girls, talks about it.
The coronavirus pandemic is having a direct impact on our health. One area it is affecting is people with eating disorders. Melissa Spann of Clementine Naperville, a new eating disorder treatment facility for adolescent girls, talks about it.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Dr. Allison Arwady discusses Chicago's move into Phase 3
There was concern there would be a delay in Chicago moving to phase three of its reopening due to massive protests with crowds of people that took place over the weekend. Chicago's commissioner of public health asked protesters to self-quarantine for 14 days. Dr. Allison Arwady talks about it.
There was concern there would be a delay in Chicago moving to phase three of its reopening due to massive protests with crowds of people that took place over the weekend. Chicago's commissioner of public health asked protesters to self-quarantine for 14 days. Dr. Allison Arwady talks about it.
Oak Park reports no new COVID-19 cases for the first time since March
Officials reported no new cases of the coronavirus in west suburban Oak Park Wednesday — a first since March 25.
Officials reported no new cases of the coronavirus in west suburban Oak Park Wednesday — a first since March 25.
82 more COVID-19 deaths in Cook County
Another 82 people died from COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Wednesday.
Another 82 people died from COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Wednesday.
Illinois reopens COVID-19 testing sites closed due to unrest
Ten state-run testing sites for the coronavirus reopened Wednesday after Illinois officials shut them down on Sunday in response to unrest following protests over the death of George Floyd.
Ten state-run testing sites for the coronavirus reopened Wednesday after Illinois officials shut them down on Sunday in response to unrest following protests over the death of George Floyd.
97 more COVID-19 deaths in Illinois
An additional 982 cases of the coronavirus were also reported in the state, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
An additional 982 cases of the coronavirus were also reported in the state, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.