Criminals stealing unemployment benefits as claims surge
Criminals are seizing on a surge in job losses to steal unemployment benefits from Americans nationwide.
Criminals are seizing on a surge in job losses to steal unemployment benefits from Americans nationwide.
Illinois reports 867 new COVID-19 cases, 43 new deaths
The Department of Health reported 43 additional deaths from the disease in the past 24 hours, raising the number of confirmed deaths to 5,904.
The Department of Health reported 43 additional deaths from the disease in the past 24 hours, raising the number of confirmed deaths to 5,904.
Pandemic makes safely protesting rife with challenges
Dr. Chris Colbert from University of Illinois Chicago talks about the complications of protesting while appropriately social distancing.
Dr. Chris Colbert from University of Illinois Chicago talks about the complications of protesting while appropriately social distancing.
World reaches 400,000 virus deaths
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
More than 4,000 Cook County residents have died of coronavirus-related causes
Over 4,000 people in Cook County have died of coronavirus-related causes in Cook County.
Over 4,000 people in Cook County have died of coronavirus-related causes in Cook County.
Despite global reopening push, some jobs are gone for good
Factories and stores are reopening, economies are reawakening – but many jobs just aren’t coming back.
Factories and stores are reopening, economies are reawakening – but many jobs just aren’t coming back.
Quiet day at Normandy, since few veterans could travel to mark 76th anniversary of invasion
Coronavirus restrictions on travel and large gatherings meant that almost no one was at Normandy Beach on Saturday to mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day.
Coronavirus restrictions on travel and large gatherings meant that almost no one was at Normandy Beach on Saturday to mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day.
Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods have best coronavirus safety measures among grocery stores: Survey
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
More than 126,000 people in Illinois have tested positive for coronavirus
The state of Illinois reported Saturday an additional 975 new cases of coronavirus, which means that 126,890 people have tested positive for coronavirus so far. The state said 72 more people have died, for a total of 5,864 lives lost in the state.
The state of Illinois reported Saturday an additional 975 new cases of coronavirus, which means that 126,890 people have tested positive for coronavirus so far. The state said 72 more people have died, for a total of 5,864 lives lost in the state.
Officials: Diagnosed virus cases in Indiana approaching 37K
The number of Indiana resident confirmed to have the COVID-19 virus is approaching 37,000, according to state health officials.
The number of Indiana resident confirmed to have the COVID-19 virus is approaching 37,000, according to state health officials.
CDC says some Americans surveyed have gargled bleach to prevent coronavirus
“Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported engaging in non-recommended high-risk practices with the intent of preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, such as washing food products with bleach, applying household cleaning or disinfectant products to bare skin, and intentionally inhaling or ingesting these products,” the CDC report read.
“Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported engaging in non-recommended high-risk practices with the intent of preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, such as washing food products with bleach, applying household cleaning or disinfectant products to bare skin, and intentionally inhaling or ingesting these products,” the CDC report read.
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.