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.
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.