5th CTA worker dies of COVID-19

5th CTA worker dies of COVID-19

A bus operator is the fifth CTA employee to die of COVID-19, the agency announced Tuesday.

A bus operator is the fifth CTA employee to die of COVID-19, the agency announced Tuesday.

Indiana bride demands refund from wedding venue amid coronavirus pandemic

Indiana bride demands refund from wedding venue amid coronavirus pandemic

An Indiana bride did not get cold feet, but the coronavirus pandemic is delaying her walk down the aisle. Now, she is struggling to get a refund from the venue she booked.

An Indiana bride did not get cold feet, but the coronavirus pandemic is delaying her walk down the aisle. Now, she is struggling to get a refund from the venue she booked.

Haircuts at Forest View police station cause controversy: 'It's just not right'

Haircuts at Forest View police station cause controversy: 'It's just not right'

There is a hairy controversy in southwest suburban Forest View after the police chief invited a hairstylist into the cop shop despite the COVID-19 lockdown.

There is a hairy controversy in southwest suburban Forest View after the police chief invited a hairstylist into the cop shop despite the COVID-19 lockdown.

City of Rockford, Illinois plans to reopen June 1

City of Rockford, Illinois plans to reopen June 1

In defiance of the governor's order, the mayor of Rockford, Illinois plans to reopen June 1.

In defiance of the governor's order, the mayor of Rockford, Illinois plans to reopen June 1.

Questions grow over Pritzker's ties to COVID-19 testing companies

Questions grow over Pritzker's ties to COVID-19 testing companies

As Illinois surges in COVID-19 testing, there are growing questions about Governor JB Pritzker's ties to companies providing coronavirus tests.

As Illinois surges in COVID-19 testing, there are growing questions about Governor JB Pritzker's ties to companies providing coronavirus tests.

Woman refusing to wear face covering at grocery store caught on video

Woman refusing to wear face covering at grocery store caught on video

A woman who refused to wear a face covering at the Gelson's in Dana Point is facing criticism after posting the video to social media.

A woman who refused to wear a face covering at the Gelson's in Dana Point is facing criticism after posting the video to social media.

Illinois on track to loosen coronavirus restrictions before the end of May

Illinois on track to loosen coronavirus restrictions before the end of May

All parts of Illinois are on track to see coronavirus-related restrictions loosened and more businesses reopen before the end of the month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.

All parts of Illinois are on track to see coronavirus-related restrictions loosened and more businesses reopen before the end of the month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.

Six feet may not be far enough to stop coronavirus transmission in windy weather, study suggests

Six feet may not be far enough to stop coronavirus transmission in windy weather, study suggests

Many different factors influence how saliva droplets move through the air, including their size, how they interact with the surrounding air and the humidity and temperature of the surrounding air.

Many different factors influence how saliva droplets move through the air, including their size, how they interact with the surrounding air and the humidity and temperature of the surrounding air.

'No evidence' COVID-19 can be spread in swimming pools, CDC says

'No evidence' COVID-19 can be spread in swimming pools, CDC says

There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

Indiana tops 1,800 coronavirus deaths in just over 2 months

Indiana tops 1,800 coronavirus deaths in just over 2 months

Most of Indiana’s 57 new confirmed COVID-19 deaths occurred between Friday and Monday, increasing the total number of such deaths to 1,678.

Most of Indiana’s 57 new confirmed COVID-19 deaths occurred between Friday and Monday, increasing the total number of such deaths to 1,678.

New York pastor threatened with $1,000 fine for holding drive-in church service

New York pastor threatened with $1,000 fine for holding drive-in church service

A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak

Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak

The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.

The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.