Indiana health officials report 28 more COVID-19 deaths
Indiana heath officials on Friday added the deaths of 28 more people with confirmed or presumed coronavirus infections to the state’s toll from the pandemic.
Indiana heath officials on Friday added the deaths of 28 more people with confirmed or presumed coronavirus infections to the state’s toll from the pandemic.
As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
'A big blessing' - Queens baby receives life-saving liver transplant during COVID-19 pandemic
Seven-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.
Seven-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.
Matthew McConaughey, Camila hit the road to deliver masks to rural hospitals in Texas
The 110-thousand masks were donated by the luxury vehicle Lincoln.
The 110-thousand masks were donated by the luxury vehicle Lincoln.
Chicago DJ spreading joy to first responders with mobile studio
Local DJ Eric Sampson saw his business cut down drastically by COVID-19. But he's not giving up. He has created TDF Mobile to help spread good vibes for frontline, first responder and essential workers.
Local DJ Eric Sampson saw his business cut down drastically by COVID-19. But he's not giving up. He has created TDF Mobile to help spread good vibes for frontline, first responder and essential workers.
ER doctor helping Chicago fitness trainers get back to work
A local ER doctor is helping fitness trainers get back to work. In addition to being on the front-lines of the pandemic, Dr. Theresa Schwab-Ross is developing a program where anyone can get access to a virtual gym for just a dollar a day.
A local ER doctor is helping fitness trainers get back to work. In addition to being on the front-lines of the pandemic, Dr. Theresa Schwab-Ross is developing a program where anyone can get access to a virtual gym for just a dollar a day.
United partners with Clorox, Cleveland Clinic to launch 'CleanPlus' initiative
United Airlines is introducing new and improved cleaning guidelines making travelers safety and health a priority. They have partnered with Clorox and the Cleveland Clinic in coming up with sanitizing procedures.
United Airlines is introducing new and improved cleaning guidelines making travelers safety and health a priority. They have partnered with Clorox and the Cleveland Clinic in coming up with sanitizing procedures.
35 percent of coronavirus patients could be asymptomatic, CDC says
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Sign for the times: Local company honoring essential workers
Inspirational signs honoring essential workers are a sign of the times lately. One company is making sales of them a priority in helping the homeless.
Inspirational signs honoring essential workers are a sign of the times lately. One company is making sales of them a priority in helping the homeless.
Domestic violence shelters losing beds while demand spikes
The Howard Area Community Center in Rogers Park is seeing an increase in calls from survivors of domestic violence, and their supporters amid the pandemic. But overcrowded shelters, social-distancing and other pandemic issues are making it tougher to find safe havens for these individuals.
The Howard Area Community Center in Rogers Park is seeing an increase in calls from survivors of domestic violence, and their supporters amid the pandemic. But overcrowded shelters, social-distancing and other pandemic issues are making it tougher to find safe havens for these individuals.
Logan Square salon pivots selling custom shoes
In a pivot designed to keep their business afloat, Logan Square salon Sparrow has started selling shoes during the COVID-19 crisis. The salon was one of 80 small businesses across the country selected for Vans ?Foot the Bill? small business relief program.
In a pivot designed to keep their business afloat, Logan Square salon Sparrow has started selling shoes during the COVID-19 crisis. The salon was one of 80 small businesses across the country selected for Vans ?Foot the Bill? small business relief program.
More than 4,300 virus patients sent to NY nursing homes
More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
Chicago's Chinatown community hit hard by coronavirus pandemic
Unemployment and isolation are causing hunger issues in Chicago. Police have found a way to help those who need food but are afraid to ask for help.
Unemployment and isolation are causing hunger issues in Chicago. Police have found a way to help those who need food but are afraid to ask for help.
Trump orders flags lowered to half-staff for three days for those who died from COVID-19
President Trump has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff for the entirety of the Memorial Day weekend to honor not only military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, but to those who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff for the entirety of the Memorial Day weekend to honor not only military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, but to those who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic.
Officers deliver supplies to those in need
When first responders are not on duty, many of them are still helping people copy during the pandemic. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports one group of police officers is providing survival supplies.
When first responders are not on duty, many of them are still helping people copy during the pandemic. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports one group of police officers is providing survival supplies.
6th CTA employee dies of COVID-19
A sixth CTA employee has died from the coronavirus, the agency announced Thursday.
A sixth CTA employee has died from the coronavirus, the agency announced Thursday.
Illinois construction workers traveling to Wisconsin to work on Pritzker's farm amid stay-at-home order
A big construction project at Gov. JB Pritzker’s Wisconsin horse farm has some questioning whether the governor is honoring the spirit of his own stay-at-home order.
A big construction project at Gov. JB Pritzker’s Wisconsin horse farm has some questioning whether the governor is honoring the spirit of his own stay-at-home order.
Chicago family holds backyard graduation for their medical student daughter and her friend
A Morgan Park family is making sure their daughter and her friend get the ceremony they deserve for completing medical school.
A Morgan Park family is making sure their daughter and her friend get the ceremony they deserve for completing medical school.
Chicago man says after finally getting ahold of Illinois employment worker, he was hung up on
Another 2.4-million Americans have applied for unemployment, but frustrations are growing with the way Illinois is handling it.
Another 2.4-million Americans have applied for unemployment, but frustrations are growing with the way Illinois is handling it.