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.
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.