Nonprofit gives out school supplies to kids learning from home amid pandemic
Back 2 School Illinois is handing out boxes packed with new school supplies to Chicago-area children looking to bolster their learning from home during the pandemic.
Back 2 School Illinois is handing out boxes packed with new school supplies to Chicago-area children looking to bolster their learning from home during the pandemic.
Illinois nursing home hard-hit by COVID-19 now doing much better
“Today the situation has entirely stabilized,” Dr. Stemer said.
“Today the situation has entirely stabilized,” Dr. Stemer said.
Chicago Whole Foods store converting to online-only shopping
A popular Chicago Whole Foods has gone dark.
A popular Chicago Whole Foods has gone dark.
Local churches, Dr. Willie Wilson mount new challenge to Governor Pritzker
We have told you about individual churches going against Governor JB Pritzker's stay-at-home order. But now, a group of 100 local pastors are joining forces saying it is time to open back up.
We have told you about individual churches going against Governor JB Pritzker's stay-at-home order. But now, a group of 100 local pastors are joining forces saying it is time to open back up.
Cook County daily death toll may not actually be how many people died in previous 24 hours
As the numbers keep pouring in each day, we are learning the daily death toll might not actually be how many people died in the last 24 hours.
As the numbers keep pouring in each day, we are learning the daily death toll might not actually be how many people died in the last 24 hours.
Oakland police suspend sex offender registrations during COVID-19 pandemic
The Oakland Police Department has suspended registrations for sex offenders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, offenders who want to follow the law are in violation and the city has no up-to-date records on the locations of hundreds of sex offenders.
The Oakland Police Department has suspended registrations for sex offenders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, offenders who want to follow the law are in violation and the city has no up-to-date records on the locations of hundreds of sex offenders.
Fauci urges caution on schools, warns against ‘cavalier’ idea that children are immune from COVID-19
Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.
Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.
House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service
A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service
A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service
Federal judge rejects Illinois churches' challenge to stay-at-home order
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a challenge to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s authority to impose stay-at-home orders on churches in the battle against the coronavirus.
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a challenge to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s authority to impose stay-at-home orders on churches in the battle against the coronavirus.
More than 4,000 health care workers from NY hospital hit hard by COVID-19 gifted free vacations
American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves.
American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves.
US could face COVID-19 rebound in 'darkest winter in modern history,' whistleblower scientist warns
America faces the “darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of the coronavirus, says a government whistleblower who alleges he was ousted from his job for warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
America faces the “darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of the coronavirus, says a government whistleblower who alleges he was ousted from his job for warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
Michigan suspends license of barber who opened during Stay Home order
The state of Michigan has suspended the business license for a barber who opened during the COVID-19 Stay Home order.
The state of Michigan has suspended the business license for a barber who opened during the COVID-19 Stay Home order.
15 states investigating cases of mysterious inflammatory illness in children linked to COVID-19
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that his state and 14 others are currently investigating cases of a mysterious and rare inflammatory illness found in children that may be linked to the novel coronavirus.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that his state and 14 others are currently investigating cases of a mysterious and rare inflammatory illness found in children that may be linked to the novel coronavirus.
Safety measures to govern Illinois Legislature's return to capital
The Illinois General Assembly will return to Springfield for three days next week to take up a spring session workload long delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Illinois General Assembly will return to Springfield for three days next week to take up a spring session workload long delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump presses for schools to reopen, takes dig at Fauci
The president accused Fauci of wanting “to play all sides of the equation," a comment that suggested he is tiring of the nation's top infectious disease expert.
The president accused Fauci of wanting “to play all sides of the equation," a comment that suggested he is tiring of the nation's top infectious disease expert.
Powell warns of a possible sustained recession from pandemic
Additional rescue aid from government spending or tax policies, though costly, would be “worth it if it helps avoid long-term economic damage and leaves us with a stronger recovery,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Additional rescue aid from government spending or tax policies, though costly, would be “worth it if it helps avoid long-term economic damage and leaves us with a stronger recovery,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Grocery store prices rose last month amid COVID-19 pandemic
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks governor's extension of stay-at-home order
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ administration overstepped its authority when it extended the stay-at-home order through the end of May, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ administration overstepped its authority when it extended the stay-at-home order through the end of May, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Illinois county defies governor, vows it's 'back open for business' during coronavirus outbreak
An Illinois county is declaring itself “back open for business” on Wednesday after officials voted in favor of beginning its own economic recovery plan as opposed to the one laid out by the state.
An Illinois county is declaring itself “back open for business” on Wednesday after officials voted in favor of beginning its own economic recovery plan as opposed to the one laid out by the state.
Chance the Rapper to perform in livestreamed concert to support small businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic
Donations made during the concert will benefit the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s (LISC) Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund.
Donations made during the concert will benefit the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s (LISC) Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund.