Companies turning to time-tracking tools to monitor employees working remotely during quarantine
Dave Nevogt, co-founder at Hubstaff, talks about the technology they offer which tracks the habits of employees who are working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dave Nevogt, co-founder at Hubstaff, talks about the technology they offer which tracks the habits of employees who are working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
New York barber who 'illicitly' cut hair for weeks has coronavirus
A New York barber who cut hair over the past few weeks amid the state's coronavirus restrictions has tested positive for the virus, according to health officials on Wednesday.
A New York barber who cut hair over the past few weeks amid the state's coronavirus restrictions has tested positive for the virus, according to health officials on Wednesday.
Video of busy Prospect Park Restaurant in Houston goes viral
Video of a busy Houston restaurant filled with people ignoring social distancing and not wearing protective masks has stirred up controversy.
Video of a busy Houston restaurant filled with people ignoring social distancing and not wearing protective masks has stirred up controversy.
Chicago teens invent board game that's becoming wildly popular
The young makers of a local board game are working to keep you entertained during the stay-at-home order.
The young makers of a local board game are working to keep you entertained during the stay-at-home order.
Chance The Rapper holds online concert to help small businesses
Chance The Rapper represented Chicago Thursday night, bringing the city and nation together with his music.
Chance The Rapper represented Chicago Thursday night, bringing the city and nation together with his music.
Make $15 an hour: Activists connecting Chicago youth with summer jobs
With so many out of work, activists are doing what they can to make sure Chicago’s young people will have jobs this summer.
With so many out of work, activists are doing what they can to make sure Chicago’s young people will have jobs this summer.
Wisconsin governor warns of 'massive confusion' after state Supreme Court ruling
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers warned Thursday of “massive confusion” after the state Supreme Court tossed out the Democrat’s stay-at-home order and Republicans said they may leave it up to local governments to enact their own rules for combating the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers warned Thursday of “massive confusion” after the state Supreme Court tossed out the Democrat’s stay-at-home order and Republicans said they may leave it up to local governments to enact their own rules for combating the coronavirus pandemic.
Cook County has most virus cases nationwide as Illinois on track to move into Phase 3 of reopening plan
Restrictions could finally ease up soon. Meanwhile, Cook County has now taken the top spot among counties nationwide in having the most coronavirus cases.
Restrictions could finally ease up soon. Meanwhile, Cook County has now taken the top spot among counties nationwide in having the most coronavirus cases.
Governor Pritzker apologizes for saying MLB players shouldn't bargain
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker apologized for criticizing baseball players for bargaining over their salaries during talks with management on how to get the coronavirus-delayed season under way.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker apologized for criticizing baseball players for bargaining over their salaries during talks with management on how to get the coronavirus-delayed season under way.
Illinois GOP agitates for chance to negotiate COVID-19 reopening
House Republicans agitated Thursday for a say in how Illinois reopens for business during the COVID-19 pandemic, urging majority Democrats to add it to the agenda of a long-delayed legislative session.
House Republicans agitated Thursday for a say in how Illinois reopens for business during the COVID-19 pandemic, urging majority Democrats to add it to the agenda of a long-delayed legislative session.
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.