First two Cook County judges test positive for COVID-19
Both work at the 5th Municipal District in Bridgeview, according to Pat Milhizer, spokesman for the Office of the Chief Judge.
Both work at the 5th Municipal District in Bridgeview, according to Pat Milhizer, spokesman for the Office of the Chief Judge.
What to expect from gyms and fitness studios as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic
Gyms and fitness studios are tasked with developing strict protocols as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gyms and fitness studios are tasked with developing strict protocols as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
PPP loan helps Andersonville restaurant offer takeout without surcharge
Andersonville's Gadabout restaurant originally closed when the stay at home order went into effect. But with the help of a paycheck protection program loan, they began taking takeout and delivery orders two weeks ago without a surcharge.
Andersonville's Gadabout restaurant originally closed when the stay at home order went into effect. But with the help of a paycheck protection program loan, they began taking takeout and delivery orders two weeks ago without a surcharge.
Tips for supporting reluctant readers and writers at home
We don't know how big of an impact this year's start to e-learning will have on a child?s education. But there are a few things parents can do at home to help get their kids engaged and interested in reading and writing.
We don't know how big of an impact this year's start to e-learning will have on a child?s education. But there are a few things parents can do at home to help get their kids engaged and interested in reading and writing.
Kibbles for K9?s service dog food drive
Food pantry donations have been more important than ever during this pandemic but here?s something you may not have thought about - the need for providing food for pets. A food drive is set for this weekend and will help our veterans feed their service dogs.
Food pantry donations have been more important than ever during this pandemic but here?s something you may not have thought about - the need for providing food for pets. A food drive is set for this weekend and will help our veterans feed their service dogs.
Is coughing in public a crime?
If you're going to Disney World, you?re going to have to sign a waiver saying you understand you could be exposing yourself to coronavirus. And it's expected other businesses are likely to follow suit. Attorney Karen Conti weighs in.
If you're going to Disney World, you?re going to have to sign a waiver saying you understand you could be exposing yourself to coronavirus. And it's expected other businesses are likely to follow suit. Attorney Karen Conti weighs in.
Parents skipping children’s immunizations due to COVID-19
The CDC is reporting that children across the country are not receiving routine immunizations due in large part to parents choosing to stay home and skip routine visits to the pediatrician because of the pandemic. Dr. Julie Holland weighs in on what this means.
The CDC is reporting that children across the country are not receiving routine immunizations due in large part to parents choosing to stay home and skip routine visits to the pediatrician because of the pandemic. Dr. Julie Holland weighs in on what this means.
Mariano's teaming up with local chef to donate meals to Bronzeville food pantry
Prize-winning Chef Lamar Moore is teaming up with the 50-50 Restaurant Group to deliver much needed meals this weekend.
Prize-winning Chef Lamar Moore is teaming up with the 50-50 Restaurant Group to deliver much needed meals this weekend.
Oak Park restaurants preparing to reopen outdoor seating
Restaurant owners are excited to be heading in the right direction with a regulated reopening Friday, but there are many unknowns, making it difficult to know how much business to expect.
Restaurant owners are excited to be heading in the right direction with a regulated reopening Friday, but there are many unknowns, making it difficult to know how much business to expect.
CDC issues warning of 'aggressive rats'
The CDC has issued a warning about aggressive rats looking for food during the pandemic. Pest control experts say rats are out in full force and desperately looking for new sources of food with bars and restaurants closed.
The CDC has issued a warning about aggressive rats looking for food during the pandemic. Pest control experts say rats are out in full force and desperately looking for new sources of food with bars and restaurants closed.
Upcoming online platform hopes to aid those recovering from addiction
Throughout the pandemic, addiction recovery check-ups and meetings have been forced from in-person to online virtual meetings. Meeting Makers Club is a soon-to-be-released online platform that is free for any addiction.
Throughout the pandemic, addiction recovery check-ups and meetings have been forced from in-person to online virtual meetings. Meeting Makers Club is a soon-to-be-released online platform that is free for any addiction.
Chicago teachers still finding ways to connect with students during pandemic
Chicago school students can see their teachers online but everyone agrees, it is not ideal. Teachers at one North Side school have found the key to having fun in a time of social distancing.
Chicago school students can see their teachers online but everyone agrees, it is not ideal. Teachers at one North Side school have found the key to having fun in a time of social distancing.
Teacher uses music to connect with students
Students and teachers have been apart and missing each other for more than two months now. At one North Side school, a teacher found a way to stay in tune with students. Joanie Lum reports.
Students and teachers have been apart and missing each other for more than two months now. At one North Side school, a teacher found a way to stay in tune with students. Joanie Lum reports.
Worker at location where Illinois House met for special session tests positive for COVID-19
A worker at the Springfield convention center where the Illinois House convened for a special session last week has tested positive for COVID-19, the office of Speaker Michael Madigan revealed Wednesday.
A worker at the Springfield convention center where the Illinois House convened for a special session last week has tested positive for COVID-19, the office of Speaker Michael Madigan revealed Wednesday.
Is Illinois the only state playing by the White House reopening rules?
A local scientist is reacting to news that Illinois is the only state meeting every benchmark for reopening set by the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
A local scientist is reacting to news that Illinois is the only state meeting every benchmark for reopening set by the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Coronavirus forces Chicago coffee business that hires veterans to lay them off instead
A Chicago coffee maker that was created to give veterans jobs has had to lay them off instead.
A Chicago coffee maker that was created to give veterans jobs has had to lay them off instead.
French Market vendors struggle without commuters amid coronavirus pandemic
It is Chicago's first and original food hall, but vendors at the French Market say they may not be in business much longer.
It is Chicago's first and original food hall, but vendors at the French Market say they may not be in business much longer.
Chicago releases specific guidelines for barbershops to follow when they reopen
Barbershops will have to follow some very specific requirements as Chicago begins to reopen. They can cut your hair, but not all of it.
Barbershops will have to follow some very specific requirements as Chicago begins to reopen. They can cut your hair, but not all of it.
Tensions high in Chicago after outbreak of violence
In Chicago, tensions continue to boil over, even as police arrested a suspect in a shooting that grazed a 5-year-old girl and injured a 15-year-old.
In Chicago, tensions continue to boil over, even as police arrested a suspect in a shooting that grazed a 5-year-old girl and injured a 15-year-old.
CDC says antibody test results should not influence decisions to return to work or school
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”