Patriotic movies and shows you can watch from home on Memorial Day weekend
Here is the perfect list of patriotic films and shows you can watch to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Here is the perfect list of patriotic films and shows you can watch to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Cook County juvenile detention center reports first COVID-19 cases in its general population
The first cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the general population of the Cook County’s Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, officials said Friday.
The first cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the general population of the Cook County’s Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, officials said Friday.
5 more Chicago Police Department employees test positive for coronavirus
Chicago police announced Friday five more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in the department to 538.
Chicago police announced Friday five more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in the department to 538.
Large study finds malaria drugs touted by Trump linked to greater risk of death in COVID-19 patients
The new study of nearly 100,000 patients found those treated with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine were also more likely to develop a serious heart rhythm problem.
The new study of nearly 100,000 patients found those treated with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine were also more likely to develop a serious heart rhythm problem.
Coronavirus pandemic disrupts crucial vaccination for 80 million children
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
Lightfoot 'cautiously optimistic' city on track to reopen in early June
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday that she is "cautiously optimistic" the city is on track to move to the third phase of reopening plans by early June.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday that she is "cautiously optimistic" the city is on track to move to the third phase of reopening plans by early June.
Illinois continues to increase COVID-19 testing capacity as state reports 2,758 new cases
Illinois health officials on Friday announced 2,758 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to more than 105,484.
Illinois health officials on Friday announced 2,758 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to more than 105,484.
Dr. Preeti Malani shares quarantine-friendly summer safety guidelines
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and with quarantine fatigue setting in, many of us are ready to head out and perhaps open up our circle of contacts and get outdoors.
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and with quarantine fatigue setting in, many of us are ready to head out and perhaps open up our circle of contacts and get outdoors.
Trump deems houses of worship 'essential,' calls on governors to allow them to reopen
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Crimes with masked suspects on the rise amid COVID-19 pandemic
“They were wearing masks! How was I to know?” says the scared looking clerk at a Santa Ana liquor store robbed by two armed, masked men.
“They were wearing masks! How was I to know?” says the scared looking clerk at a Santa Ana liquor store robbed by two armed, masked men.
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.