More than 40,000 pounds of meat donated to West Chicago community
State Rep. Karina Villa talks about churches, businesses and people coming together gather food donations for the West Chicago community.
State Rep. Karina Villa talks about churches, businesses and people coming together gather food donations for the West Chicago community.
‘Be kind to each other’: Gru of ‘Despicable Me’ franchise teams up with WHO for COVID-19 PSA
The WHO and Gru from "Despicable Me" teamed up to share a PSA about caring for one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The WHO and Gru from "Despicable Me" teamed up to share a PSA about caring for one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus side effect: Huge budget cuts in many school districts
The coronavirus outbreak is going to deal a huge blow to thousands of school district budgets across the country, with teachers cut, fewer days in classrooms and fewer resources.
The coronavirus outbreak is going to deal a huge blow to thousands of school district budgets across the country, with teachers cut, fewer days in classrooms and fewer resources.
New York to provide additional benefits to families of first responders killed by COVID-19
The state of New York is giving the families of police officers, public health workers and other front-line workers additional benefits if their loved one died of coronavirus.
The state of New York is giving the families of police officers, public health workers and other front-line workers additional benefits if their loved one died of coronavirus.
More than 6 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 across world, according to Johns Hopkins
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
Illinois announces 1,462 new cases of COVID-19 and 61 deaths, with test positivity rate at 7 percent
There were 61 additional deaths from coronavirus in Illinois reported Saturday, which adds up to 5,330 lives lost in the state since the outbreak began.
There were 61 additional deaths from coronavirus in Illinois reported Saturday, which adds up to 5,330 lives lost in the state since the outbreak began.
13 more Indiana deaths, 693 more cases blamed on COVID-19
Thirteen more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, while nearly 700 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, state health officials said Saturday.
Thirteen more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, while nearly 700 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, state health officials said Saturday.
La Grange celebrates next phase of reopening with virtual pet parade, fun activities
Nancy Cummings, executive director of the La Grange Business Association, talks about what they're doing to boost morale as the community enters the next phase of reopening.
Nancy Cummings, executive director of the La Grange Business Association, talks about what they're doing to boost morale as the community enters the next phase of reopening.
Chicago to implement 'Open Streets' program to make more room for pedestrians
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a number of major commercial and residential streets would soon be closed to car traffic and open to pedestrians, cyclists and outdoor diners.
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a number of major commercial and residential streets would soon be closed to car traffic and open to pedestrians, cyclists and outdoor diners.
4 more Chicago Police Department employees test positive for COVID-19
Chicago police announced Friday four more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in the department to 556.
Chicago police announced Friday four more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in the department to 556.
Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
CDC says spread of COVID-19 within the US likely began in January
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the novel coronavirus has been spreading within the U.S. as early as January.It was originally reported that the first case of COVID-19 with no known connection to travel abroad happened in late February.
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the novel coronavirus has been spreading within the U.S. as early as January.It was originally reported that the first case of COVID-19 with no known connection to travel abroad happened in late February.
Johns Hopkins expert warns of 'several peaks' still to come in COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Gabe Kelen explains how "flattening the curve" doesn’t mean a sooner end to the outbreak.
Dr. Gabe Kelen explains how "flattening the curve" doesn’t mean a sooner end to the outbreak.
All CFD firefighters, paramedics undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing
All active-duty paramedics and firefighters of the Chicago Fire Department are undergoing mandatory COVID-19 testing in an effort to stem the spread of disease in the department.
All active-duty paramedics and firefighters of the Chicago Fire Department are undergoing mandatory COVID-19 testing in an effort to stem the spread of disease in the department.
Mall of America postpones reopening due to 'significant unrest in the community'
Mall of America, which is located just outside of Minneapolis, said Friday that it has postponed its planned reopening amid unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Mall of America, which is located just outside of Minneapolis, said Friday that it has postponed its planned reopening amid unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Illinois enters new reopening phase as Pritzker urges caution
Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Illinois residents on Friday to remain vigilant even as the state began to loosen restrictions intended to curb the deadly coronavirus, and he expressed gratitude for the actions taken over the last 10 weeks.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Illinois residents on Friday to remain vigilant even as the state began to loosen restrictions intended to curb the deadly coronavirus, and he expressed gratitude for the actions taken over the last 10 weeks.
40 more Indiana deaths, 521 more cases blamed on COVID-19
Forty more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, while another 521 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, state health officials said Friday.
Forty more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, while another 521 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, state health officials said Friday.
Lake County Jail counselor dies after testing positive for COVID-19
“We are all saddened at the recent loss of the counselor,” Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez said. “We consider him and any of our employees family. We’re trying to deal with this difficult loss as a team.”
“We are all saddened at the recent loss of the counselor,” Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez said. “We consider him and any of our employees family. We’re trying to deal with this difficult loss as a team.”
Salons and barbershops reopening with a few changes
Salons and barbershops are opening for business in phase three but it definitely won't be like it was the last time you went to your shop. Ross Bartolomei and his wife and partner Carissa, owners of Salon Hype in La Grange, talk about changes they?ve made at their shop.
Salons and barbershops are opening for business in phase three but it definitely won't be like it was the last time you went to your shop. Ross Bartolomei and his wife and partner Carissa, owners of Salon Hype in La Grange, talk about changes they?ve made at their shop.
Part 2: Dr. Allison Arwady discusses move to Phase 3 of reopening
Illinois is now in phase three of ?cautiously reopening? as we fight the coronavirus pandemic that took everyone by surprise. CDPH commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about Chicago's move into phase three and what this means for Illinois.
Illinois is now in phase three of ?cautiously reopening? as we fight the coronavirus pandemic that took everyone by surprise. CDPH commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about Chicago's move into phase three and what this means for Illinois.