Coronavirus could cause multitrillion-dollar decline in US economic output, new report shows
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
Mayor Lightfoot says Chicago’s reopening to go on despite unrest
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday that the city will proceed this week with its next stage of reopening after coronavirus stay-at-home orders, despite days of unrest and violence.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday that the city will proceed this week with its next stage of reopening after coronavirus stay-at-home orders, despite days of unrest and violence.
How to deal with different approaches to social distancing
Dr. Alexandra Solomon talks about what to do when your loved ones practice different social distancing behaviors than you do.
Dr. Alexandra Solomon talks about what to do when your loved ones practice different social distancing behaviors than you do.
How to manage COVID-19 'caution fatigue'
Dr. Melinda Ring from Northwestern University talks about ways to vigilantly combat coronavirus "caution fatigue"
Dr. Melinda Ring from Northwestern University talks about ways to vigilantly combat coronavirus "caution fatigue"
Crowded protests stoke fears of COVID-19 spike
Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine talks about the safest ways to protest in public while limiting others' exposure to COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine talks about the safest ways to protest in public while limiting others' exposure to COVID-19.
26th employee contracts COVID-19 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 26.
Another employee at the Cook County Circuit Court clerk’s office has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the overall total to 26.
Floyd's brother pleads for peace, Trump takes combative tone
In Minneapolis, Floyd’s brother, Terrence, made an emotional plea at the site where Floyd was pinned to the pavement by an officer who put his knee on the handcuffed black man's neck until he stopped breathing.
In Minneapolis, Floyd’s brother, Terrence, made an emotional plea at the site where Floyd was pinned to the pavement by an officer who put his knee on the handcuffed black man's neck until he stopped breathing.
Illinois reports 23 coronavirus deaths and 974 new cases
State health officials Monday said another 23 people died of COVID-19 in Illinois, raising the statewide death toll to 5,412.
State health officials Monday said another 23 people died of COVID-19 in Illinois, raising the statewide death toll to 5,412.
Illinois to offer free meals to children during summer break
Illinois will offer free meals to school-aged children at hundreds of sites this summer, using options such as home delivery and drive-through distribution to ensure families that need help can get it during the pandemic.
Illinois will offer free meals to school-aged children at hundreds of sites this summer, using options such as home delivery and drive-through distribution to ensure families that need help can get it during the pandemic.
US sends Brazil malaria drug unproven for COVID-19 treatment
The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.
The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.
Massive protests over George Floyd death raise fears of new coronavirus outbreaks
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
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.