Arizona's stay-at-home order expires
Arizona's stay-at-home order has officially expired at midnight, in place since March 31, has officially expired at midnight.
Arizona's stay-at-home order has officially expired at midnight, in place since March 31, has officially expired at midnight.
Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House
Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.
Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.
4 years later, lost dog reunited with Chicago family
More than four years after he disappeared, Buddy the dog has been reunited with his Gage Park family.
More than four years after he disappeared, Buddy the dog has been reunited with his Gage Park family.
Chicago's Ford plant reopening Monday with new safety measures
Chicago's Ford plant is reopening next week.
Chicago's Ford plant is reopening next week.
Governor Pritzker says he and his family have been threatened amid COVID-19 pandemic
The governor said he and his family felt threatened by some of the “Reopen Illinois” protesters holding signs suggesting violence towards them.
The governor said he and his family felt threatened by some of the “Reopen Illinois” protesters holding signs suggesting violence towards them.
Chicago church defies mayor, plans Sunday service amid COVID-19 pandemic
As the stay-at-home order nears its second straight month, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to stop churchgoers from defying it.
As the stay-at-home order nears its second straight month, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to stop churchgoers from defying it.
Illinois widens test eligibility as COVID-19 deaths pass 4,000
An additional 130 people have died of the coronavirus in Illinois, bringing the state’s death toll to 4,058, state officials said Friday, as they announced that people working essential jobs can get tested whether or not they show symptoms of COVID-19.
An additional 130 people have died of the coronavirus in Illinois, bringing the state’s death toll to 4,058, state officials said Friday, as they announced that people working essential jobs can get tested whether or not they show symptoms of COVID-19.
6 more Chicago Police Department employees test positive for COVID-19
Chicago police announced Friday six more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in the department to 514.
Chicago police announced Friday six more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in the department to 514.
JCPenney files for bankruptcy as coronavirus pushes retailer over edge
Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.
Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.
Work from home Congress? House OKs proxy votes
Neither Civil War nor Great Depression nor any other national crisis has pushed the House to allow lawmakers to vote by proxy — without being “present,” as the Constitution requires. That's about to change during the coronavirus pandemic.
Neither Civil War nor Great Depression nor any other national crisis has pushed the House to allow lawmakers to vote by proxy — without being “present,” as the Constitution requires. That's about to change during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Operation Warp Speed’: Trump announces new initiative for COVID-19 vaccine
The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
How you can help a veteran during the COVID-19 pandemic
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
Medical journal slams Trump for ‘incoherent’ COVID-19 response, calls on Americans to vote him out
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
Study: Men less likely to wear masks in public because it is ‘not cool’ and ‘a sign of weakness’
In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”
In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”
7 more workers at Juvenile Detention Center contract COVID-19
Seven more employees of Cook County’s Juvenile Temporary Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Friday.
Seven more employees of Cook County’s Juvenile Temporary Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Friday.
Amazon confirms death of New York worker believed to have COVID-19
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
FDA says trucks used to preserve human remains amid COVID-19 pandemic can also transport food
The Food and Drug Administration provided new guidance on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before they are able to transport and store food again.
The Food and Drug Administration provided new guidance on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before they are able to transport and store food again.
Illinois surpasses 4,000 COVID-19 deaths and 90,000 cases statewide
Illinois health officials on Friday announced 2,432 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 90,369.
Illinois health officials on Friday announced 2,432 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 90,369.
CDC says all models forecast increase in COVID-19 deaths in coming weeks, exceeding 100K by June 1
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Twitter that after analyzing 13 different forecasting models of potential COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., all models indicate an increase in coronavirus fatalities in the coming weeks with a cumulative death toll exceeding 100,000 by June 1.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Twitter that after analyzing 13 different forecasting models of potential COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., all models indicate an increase in coronavirus fatalities in the coming weeks with a cumulative death toll exceeding 100,000 by June 1.
COVID-19 death count in Cook County surpasses 2,800
The Cook County medical examiner’s office on Friday announced another 57 deaths from COVID-19, raising the county’s total fatalities to 2,813.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office on Friday announced another 57 deaths from COVID-19, raising the county’s total fatalities to 2,813.