Notre Dame bringing students back to campus 2 weeks early

University of Notre Dame officials have rolled out post-coronavirus plans for students to return to campus two weeks before originally scheduled, and to end before Thanksgiving, telling staff the challenge is one “we believe we can meet.”

COVID-19 death toll in Cook County surpasses 3,000

Cook County accounts for 72% of the state’s coronavirus deaths, even though the county comprises 40% of the Illinois’ population.

Malaysian woman, born without arms, sews PPE with feet

A Malaysian woman born without arms has been sewing personal protective equipment for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.

South Jersey gym reopens in defiance of governor's order, owners cited

Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."

Kohl Children's Museum to hike up safety precautions in wake of COVID-19
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Kohl Children?s Museum President and CEO Mike Delfin talks about how they plan to keep patrons safe when they're allowed to reopen their doors after the COVID-19 crisis.

Elective surgeries resume with new safety protocols
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Dr. Richard A. Berger talks about how elective surgeries will change in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago churches split on obeying stay-at-home order

Some churches continue to defy Illinois’ stay-at-home order, saying they have found ways to reopen safely.

Pritzker's new rule fines businesses up to $2,500 for defying state's shutdown order

A top Republican lawmaker and suburban sheriff are slamming Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, saying they are unhappy with a new move to punish businesses that defy the state’s shutdown order to remain closed.

Victorville woman tests positive for COVID-19 twice

A Victorville woman is grateful to be alive after testing positive for COVID-19 twice at a hospital.

Penguins get private tour of Kansas City art museum closed during pandemic

While most art galleries and museums are still closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, one Kansas City art museum made an exception for some special guests: penguins from the Kansas City Zoo. 

Survey: 40% of Americans fear they won't be able to retire

The current economic crisis has many Americans already planning to dip into their 401(k)s, but there are better options.

GOP: Graduated tax 'cash grab' will stifle COVID-19 pandemic recovery

Illinois Republicans on Monday demanded that the General Assembly vote on removing from the fall ballot Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax structure.