Illinois reports 75 coronavirus deaths Saturday and more than 2,300 new cases
Illinois health officials on Saturday announced 2,352 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to more than 107,796.
Illinois health officials on Saturday announced 2,352 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to more than 107,796.
Teen embraces grandma for first time in over 2 months through plastic sheet amid COVID-19 quarantine
A 13-year-old Irish boy created a hugging device from household items in order to embrace his grandma who has been in isolation for over two months.
A 13-year-old Irish boy created a hugging device from household items in order to embrace his grandma who has been in isolation for over two months.
Grocery store fills salad bar with alcohol, candy during pandemic restrictions
A grocery store has brought “happy hour” to their signature salad bars during the coronavirus pandemic.
A grocery store has brought “happy hour” to their signature salad bars during the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois changing the way it reports nursing home virus cases
The state of Illinois is no longer providing the total numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths at long-term care facilities, choosing instead to disclose information about recent outbreaks.
The state of Illinois is no longer providing the total numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths at long-term care facilities, choosing instead to disclose information about recent outbreaks.
Chicago School of Rock students keep the beat alive during COVID-19
The Juarez siblings talk about how they're continuing to learn and develop their musical abilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Juarez siblings talk about how they're continuing to learn and develop their musical abilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to approach transitioning back to everyday life after the pandemic
Dr. Scott Sibley from Northern Illinois University talks about the process of mentally transitioning back to some semblance of everyday life in a post COVID-19 world.
Dr. Scott Sibley from Northern Illinois University talks about the process of mentally transitioning back to some semblance of everyday life in a post COVID-19 world.
West Chicago gym offers drive-thru workouts during pandemic
Mike Sell, co-owner of Midwest Strength and Performance, talks about the unique workout program they created to keep people active while practicing social distancing.
Mike Sell, co-owner of Midwest Strength and Performance, talks about the unique workout program they created to keep people active while practicing social distancing.
All Illinois daycares to reopen May 29 when residents begin returning to work
We are learning more from Governor JB Pritzker about what Phase 3 of his reopening plan will look like, and it includes childcare for all workers.
We are learning more from Governor JB Pritzker about what Phase 3 of his reopening plan will look like, and it includes childcare for all workers.
CPD increasing patrols for Memorial Day weekend, will be enforcing stay-at-home order
As the long holiday weekend kicks off, Chicago police say they will be enforcing the stay-at-home order.
As the long holiday weekend kicks off, Chicago police say they will be enforcing the stay-at-home order.
Trump says churches should reopen this weekend, Pritzker and Lightfoot say no
President Donald Trump is ordering all churches and places of worship to reopen this Memorial Day weekend. But that order will have little effect in Illinois.
President Donald Trump is ordering all churches and places of worship to reopen this Memorial Day weekend. But that order will have little effect in Illinois.
‘I face each day with anxiety’: Grocery workers union estimates 10K infected or exposed to COVID-19
According to a new internal report by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), at least 68 grocery workers have died and more than 10,000 have been infected or exposed to the novel coronavirus.
According to a new internal report by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), at least 68 grocery workers have died and more than 10,000 have been infected or exposed to the novel coronavirus.
US Justice Department intervenes in case challenging Pritzker's stay-at-home order
The U.S. Justice Department intervened Friday in a lawsuit challenging Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
The U.S. Justice Department intervened Friday in a lawsuit challenging Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
More than 300,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 in the US, according to Johns Hopkins
As of May 22, there were more than 1.6 million confirmed cases and more than 95,000 deaths from COVID-19 in the United States.
As of May 22, there were more than 1.6 million confirmed cases and more than 95,000 deaths from COVID-19 in the United States.
University of Illinois expecting $167-million coronavirus pandemic impact
The University of Illinois System expects to sustain a financial hit of about $167 million this fiscal year because of the coronavirus pandemic that’s closed down its campuses, a school official said.
The University of Illinois System expects to sustain a financial hit of about $167 million this fiscal year because of the coronavirus pandemic that’s closed down its campuses, a school official said.
Robocall volume is way down amid coronavirus pandemic, experts say
Industry experts say robocalls are way down — scam calls as well as nagging from your credit-card company to pay your bill. The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted millions of job losses, and scammers have not been immune.
Industry experts say robocalls are way down — scam calls as well as nagging from your credit-card company to pay your bill. The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted millions of job losses, and scammers have not been immune.
Illinois budget plan needs $6-billion in federal aid to balance
Despite an economy decimated by shutdowns forced by the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois House is poised to consider a $42.64 billion operating budget for next year, a 6.8% increase over current spending that is heavily reliant on federal assistance.
Despite an economy decimated by shutdowns forced by the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois House is poised to consider a $42.64 billion operating budget for next year, a 6.8% increase over current spending that is heavily reliant on federal assistance.
Chicago Latinos see higher rates of coronavirus infections
Across the country, states reporting racial data indicate similar trends, with overwhelmingly high rates of infection within the Latino population.
Across the country, states reporting racial data indicate similar trends, with overwhelmingly high rates of infection within the Latino population.
Study finds COVID-19 attacks lining of blood vessels in lungs, causes microscopic blood clots
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday found increasing evidence that points to the severity of COVID-19 over the seasonal flu.
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday found increasing evidence that points to the severity of COVID-19 over the seasonal flu.
AP-NORC poll: Many in US won't return to gym or dining out
About a quarter of Americans say someone in their household has lost a job amid that downturn, and about half have lost household income, including layoffs, pay cuts, cut hours or unpaid time off.
About a quarter of Americans say someone in their household has lost a job amid that downturn, and about half have lost household income, including layoffs, pay cuts, cut hours or unpaid time off.
CDC warns of COVID-19 spread in group gatherings after 2 people infect dozens at church
The health agency shared a graphic detailing how two symptomatic persons infected at least 35 individuals at a church.
The health agency shared a graphic detailing how two symptomatic persons infected at least 35 individuals at a church.