Illinois House approves vote-by-mail expansion
The Illinois House approved on Thursday evening an expansion of voting by mail for the fall election, using federal pandemic-relief funds.
The Illinois House approved on Thursday evening an expansion of voting by mail for the fall election, using federal pandemic-relief funds.
Lawsuit challenging Illinois' stay-at-home order now in federal court
A lawsuit challenging the validity of Illinois’ stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus was transferred Thursday from state court to federal court.
A lawsuit challenging the validity of Illinois’ stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus was transferred Thursday from state court to federal court.
Company creates face mask that allows wearer to eat
The mask was developed by the Israeli company Avtipus Patents & Inventions ltd.
The mask was developed by the Israeli company Avtipus Patents & Inventions ltd.
Trump, in Michigan: 'We're not going to close the country' if there's a 2nd wave of coronavirus cases
During his speech, the president also lashed out at China for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.
During his speech, the president also lashed out at China for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.
Pandemic politics: Maskless Trump visits Michigan Ford plant
All of the Ford executives giving Trump the tour were wearings masks, the president standing alone without one.
All of the Ford executives giving Trump the tour were wearings masks, the president standing alone without one.
100-year-old World War II veteran from Virginia coronavirus-free after 58 days in the hospital
A 100-year-old World War II veteran from Virginia was officially declared coronavirus-free and discharged from the hospital after a 58-day battle with COVID-19 this week.
A 100-year-old World War II veteran from Virginia was officially declared coronavirus-free and discharged from the hospital after a 58-day battle with COVID-19 this week.
Chicago Cubs institute pay cuts, Pirates announce furloughs
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are trimming payroll while they await word on the fate of the Major League Baseball season.
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are trimming payroll while they await word on the fate of the Major League Baseball season.
Chicago restaurant owners disappointed after mayor says no to outdoor dining
Mayor Lightfoot said Thursday the city's restaurants won’t be ready for outdoor dining after Governor Pritzker eased restrictions starting May 29.
Mayor Lightfoot said Thursday the city's restaurants won’t be ready for outdoor dining after Governor Pritzker eased restrictions starting May 29.
Stocks flounder on recovery concerns after coronavirus jobless claims near 39M
U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as investors weighed the pace of the economic recovery after job losses tied to COVID-19 remain elevated.
U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as investors weighed the pace of the economic recovery after job losses tied to COVID-19 remain elevated.
Massachusetts mother who beat coronavirus meets baby one month after giving birth
A Massachusetts mother who contracted the coronavirus while she was pregnant says her “heart was skipping” this week when she finally got to hold her new child – 28 days after he was born.
A Massachusetts mother who contracted the coronavirus while she was pregnant says her “heart was skipping” this week when she finally got to hold her new child – 28 days after he was born.
Illinois processes 29,307 coronavirus tests in last 24 hours – the state's highest total to date
Within the past 24 hours in Illinois, laboratories have processed 29,307 virus tests -- the state's highest total to date. In total, the state has administered 672,020 tests.
Within the past 24 hours in Illinois, laboratories have processed 29,307 virus tests -- the state's highest total to date. In total, the state has administered 672,020 tests.
Taco Bell announces plans to hire 30,000 employees this summer
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.
Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
64 more people die from COVID-19 in Cook County
Another 64 people have died from COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Thursday.
Another 64 people have died from COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Thursday.
Coronavirus prompts Victoria's Secret to permanently close 250 US, Canada stores
Parent company L Brands will also close 50 Bath & Body Works stores in U.S. and one in Canada.
Parent company L Brands will also close 50 Bath & Body Works stores in U.S. and one in Canada.
Coronavirus has most Americans wanting to watch new movies at home
A survey found that 70% would rather watch new feature film at home over a movie theater, thanks to COVID-19.
A survey found that 70% would rather watch new feature film at home over a movie theater, thanks to COVID-19.
Meat plants still COVID hotspots as outbreak ravages another Tyson facility
Meat plants are still coronavirus hotspots, even as state lockdown restrictions ease and overall national case numbers begin to fall.
Meat plants are still coronavirus hotspots, even as state lockdown restrictions ease and overall national case numbers begin to fall.
Chicago churches fined $500 for defying social-distancing restrictions
The Chicago Police Department has fined three churches $500 each for defying coronavirus social distancing restrictions by holding in-person services, making good on Mayor Lori Lighftoot’s warning that the city would “be taking action” against them.
The Chicago Police Department has fined three churches $500 each for defying coronavirus social distancing restrictions by holding in-person services, making good on Mayor Lori Lighftoot’s warning that the city would “be taking action” against them.
Automakers reopen: Technology keeping manufacturing workers safe
CEO Lawrence Whittle talks about how the technology his company Parsable produces, is being used in factories to try to help prevent shutdowns.
CEO Lawrence Whittle talks about how the technology his company Parsable produces, is being used in factories to try to help prevent shutdowns.
Great-great-grandmother, 100, beats coronavirus: ‘She’s our little boomerang’
A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother in the United Kingdom isn't letting the novel coronavirus take her down, overcoming her battle with COVID-19 after a more than two-week hospital stay, her family says.
A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother in the United Kingdom isn't letting the novel coronavirus take her down, overcoming her battle with COVID-19 after a more than two-week hospital stay, her family says.