Illinois lawmakers, 6 feet apart, catch up on delayed work as Rep. Bailey removed from floor
Illinois legislators Wednesday took the highly unusual step of removing a Republican from the House floor when he refused to wear a face mask.
Illinois legislators Wednesday took the highly unusual step of removing a Republican from the House floor when he refused to wear a face mask.
‘We still have a long way to go’: WHO sees largest single-day increase in reported COVID-19 cases
The World Health Organization saw its largest single-day increase in reported COVID-29 cases globally on May 20, according to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
The World Health Organization saw its largest single-day increase in reported COVID-29 cases globally on May 20, according to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Company creates hospital bed that converts into a coffin amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The concept may sound morbid, but the bed/coffin combo is intended to combat COVID-19 shortages.
The concept may sound morbid, but the bed/coffin combo is intended to combat COVID-19 shortages.
‘I love you’: Married couple of 65 years reunite after 44 days apart amid COVID-19 pandemic
A couple finally got a chance to see each other after being separated for 44 days during COVID-19.
A couple finally got a chance to see each other after being separated for 44 days during COVID-19.
'Racism has been a pandemic': Ohio’s most populous county declares racism a public health crisis
Officials in Franklin County say racism has led to disparities in everything from housing to the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials in Franklin County say racism has led to disparities in everything from housing to the coronavirus pandemic.
‘I really need a haircut’: 4-year-old’s adorable plea for a trim captured on video
A 4-year-old boy was captured on video pleading with his mom to take him to get his hair cut.
A 4-year-old boy was captured on video pleading with his mom to take him to get his hair cut.
CDC now says coronavirus 'does not spread easily' via contaminated surfaces
The CDC now says the coronavirus “does not spread easily” from "touching surfaces or objects."
The CDC now says the coronavirus “does not spread easily” from "touching surfaces or objects."
North Texas woman forms unlikely friendship with goose while social distancing
An unlikely friendship has blossomed during this isolation between a North Texas woman and a goose.
An unlikely friendship has blossomed during this isolation between a North Texas woman and a goose.
Illinois food stamp users can begin purchasing groceries online in June
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that food stamp recipients across the state can begin purchasing groceries online using their SNAP Link card next month.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that food stamp recipients across the state can begin purchasing groceries online using their SNAP Link card next month.
Illinois restaurants and bars can reopen earlier with outdoor seating, Pritzker says
Restaurants and bars in Illinois will be allowed to reopen earlier than expected, but with outdoor seating only, Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Restaurants and bars in Illinois will be allowed to reopen earlier than expected, but with outdoor seating only, Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Inmate released early due to COVID-19 arrested for attacking woman on hiking trail
A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.
A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.
Llama delivers groceries to elderly during COVID-19 pandemic
There's a llama delivering groceries to the elderly in the Welsh countryside and it's amazing.
There's a llama delivering groceries to the elderly in the Welsh countryside and it's amazing.
Illinois seeing decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations, people in ICU and on ventilators: IDPH
Illinois health officials announced good news Wednesday regarding the state's battle against COVID-19.
Illinois health officials announced good news Wednesday regarding the state's battle against COVID-19.
Poll: Americans fear a second wave of COVID-19
Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state leaders step up efforts to return to life before the pandemic.
Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state leaders step up efforts to return to life before the pandemic.
Michigan State Police hand out $500 disorderly conduct citations at Operation Haircut in Lansing
Michigan State Police said people who are cutting hair on the front lawn of the Capitol in Lansing are being ticketed for disorderly conduct.
Michigan State Police said people who are cutting hair on the front lawn of the Capitol in Lansing are being ticketed for disorderly conduct.
Indiana reports 38 more coronavirus deaths, total now 1,864
Thirty of Indiana’s new confirmed COVID-19 deaths occurred Monday and Tuesday.
Thirty of Indiana’s new confirmed COVID-19 deaths occurred Monday and Tuesday.
72 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Cook County
Cook County’s death toll now stands at 3,127, according to the medical examiner’s office.
Cook County’s death toll now stands at 3,127, according to the medical examiner’s office.
Oprah Winfrey gives $12M to ‘home’ cities including Chicago during pandemic
Oprah Winfrey is giving grants to the cities she’s called home through her $12 million coronavirus relief fund.
Oprah Winfrey is giving grants to the cities she’s called home through her $12 million coronavirus relief fund.
Recently released career criminal fatally stabbed grandma, 80, in broad daylight, Texas police union says
A Texas career criminal who was recently released from jail despite being arrested nearly 70 times is accused of fatally stabbing an 80-year-old woman out shopping Saturday, police said.
A Texas career criminal who was recently released from jail despite being arrested nearly 70 times is accused of fatally stabbing an 80-year-old woman out shopping Saturday, police said.
Tennessee hospital closed since last June received $121K in federal coronavirus relief: reports
A debt-ridden, rural Tennessee hospital that’s been shuttered since June 2019 received more than $121,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, according to reports.
A debt-ridden, rural Tennessee hospital that’s been shuttered since June 2019 received more than $121,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, according to reports.