Obamas, Oprah join Chicago project reading to kids online amid pandemic
Barack and Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey have joined the ranks of famous Chicagoans who are reading children’s books in videos posted online by the Chicago Public Library to engage families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Barack and Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey have joined the ranks of famous Chicagoans who are reading children’s books in videos posted online by the Chicago Public Library to engage families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus may prompt Potbelly to close 100 stores
While some fast-food chains have seen success under pandemic conditions, the Potbelly Sandwich Shop is considering a permanent closure of up to 100 company-owned stores as sales dropped by nearly 70 percent in March.
While some fast-food chains have seen success under pandemic conditions, the Potbelly Sandwich Shop is considering a permanent closure of up to 100 company-owned stores as sales dropped by nearly 70 percent in March.
Adorable 4-year-old gives COVID-19 advice: Only leave home ‘to count the rainbows’
Speaking from what looks to be a makeshift cardboard news station, Freya Beggs delivered the advice in a video.
Speaking from what looks to be a makeshift cardboard news station, Freya Beggs delivered the advice in a video.
113-year-old woman who had Spanish flu believed to be oldest person to survive COVID-19
Maria Branyas is the oldest woman in Spain, having spent the last two decades “without cognitive conditions or serious illnesses,” according to the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia.
Maria Branyas is the oldest woman in Spain, having spent the last two decades “without cognitive conditions or serious illnesses,” according to the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia.
Los Angeles County announces new 'Safer-at-Home' order with no end date
Los Angeles County officials announced a new "Safer-at-Home" health officer order Wednesday, two days before the county's initial order was set to expire.
Los Angeles County officials announced a new "Safer-at-Home" health officer order Wednesday, two days before the county's initial order was set to expire.
Fake or diluted cleaning supplies, coronavirus test kits and medicine flood US borders
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers across the country have intercepted hundreds of items including fake COVID-19 test kits, phony hand sanitizer and diluted disinfectants.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers across the country have intercepted hundreds of items including fake COVID-19 test kits, phony hand sanitizer and diluted disinfectants.
Illinois nearing 4,000 coronavirus deaths
There were another 138 deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
There were another 138 deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan
Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
12-year-old dies of COVID-19, marking the youngest Cook County death from the coronavirus
A 12-year-old boy who died early Thursday is the youngest known person to die from a COVID-19 infection in Cook County, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
A 12-year-old boy who died early Thursday is the youngest known person to die from a COVID-19 infection in Cook County, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
Indiana officials report 27 more coronavirus-related deaths
An additional 27 people in Indiana have died with confirmed or probable coronavirus infections, pushing the state’s death toll to nearly 1,650, health officials said Thursday.
An additional 27 people in Indiana have died with confirmed or probable coronavirus infections, pushing the state’s death toll to nearly 1,650, health officials said Thursday.
South Carolina restaurant uses blow-up dolls to enforce social distancing between tables
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.
100 children in NYC with inflammatory illness possibly linked to COVID-19
"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.
"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.
Comfort dogs still making an impact virtually during quarantine
Pam and Allen Miller, caregivers from Immanuel Lutheran Church, talk about the impact comfort dogs can make, even virtually, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pam and Allen Miller, caregivers from Immanuel Lutheran Church, talk about the impact comfort dogs can make, even virtually, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 amplifying inequality with regards to gender and race in Chicago
Carmelo Barbaro, executive director of the UChicago Poverty Lab, elaborates on his team's findings on how COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting Chicagoans based on race and gender.
Carmelo Barbaro, executive director of the UChicago Poverty Lab, elaborates on his team's findings on how COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting Chicagoans based on race and gender.
McHenry County officials ask to be moved to new recovery region to accelerate reopening
McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks talks about the county's request to Gov. Pritzker to be removed from the same reopening timeline as Cook County.
McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks talks about the county's request to Gov. Pritzker to be removed from the same reopening timeline as Cook County.
The state of Chicago's craft brewing industry during COVID-19
Doug Veliky, CFO at Revolution Brewing, talks about how his company and other craft brewers are handling a drop in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doug Veliky, CFO at Revolution Brewing, talks about how his company and other craft brewers are handling a drop in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How safe and private are contact tracing apps?
Quentin Rhoads-Herrera, director of professional services at Critical Start, joins GDC to talk about the safety and privacy concerns stemming from new contact tracing apps.
Quentin Rhoads-Herrera, director of professional services at Critical Start, joins GDC to talk about the safety and privacy concerns stemming from new contact tracing apps.
Trump's push for opening school clashes with Fauci's caution
President Donald Trump's push appears at odds with cautions by the nation's leading immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is wary of returning to normal activities too quickly.
President Donald Trump's push appears at odds with cautions by the nation's leading immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is wary of returning to normal activities too quickly.
New Mexico man, 108, survives coronavirus a century after living through Spanish flu, report says
More than a century after living through the Spanish flu pandemic, a 108-year-old New Mexico man survived COVID-19, according to a local report.
More than a century after living through the Spanish flu pandemic, a 108-year-old New Mexico man survived COVID-19, according to a local report.