Dr. Zich evaluates the prospects of Illinois reopening in June
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about which stage Illinois is in on the path to reopening from the coronavirus lockdown.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about which stage Illinois is in on the path to reopening from the coronavirus lockdown.
3rd correctional officer at Cook County Jail dies of COVID-19
Antoine Jones, 51, worked for the Cook County sheriff’s office since July 2002, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.
Antoine Jones, 51, worked for the Cook County sheriff’s office since July 2002, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.
Chicagoans try to make Mother's Day special in spite of pandemic
Across the Chicago area, families had to find new ways to honor mom on Mother's Day in spite of the pandemic.
Across the Chicago area, families had to find new ways to honor mom on Mother's Day in spite of the pandemic.
Tech companies talking about building semiconductor plants in US to avoid reliance on Asia
Two companies are considering building new semiconductor plants in the United States after the pandemic showed that relying on Asian factories for parts can be problematic.
Two companies are considering building new semiconductor plants in the United States after the pandemic showed that relying on Asian factories for parts can be problematic.
Former Dixon comptroller who stole almost $54 million wants out of prison because of coronavirus
Former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell, who is in prison for stealing nearly $54 million from the city, wants out of prison early because she is afraid she will get coronavirus.
Former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell, who is in prison for stealing nearly $54 million from the city, wants out of prison early because she is afraid she will get coronavirus.
White House rejects reports that Pence is self-isolating after coronavirus exposure
The White House rejected reports that Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating away from the White House after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at the office.
The White House rejected reports that Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating away from the White House after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at the office.
NYC to use more non-police 'ambassadors' to urge distancing
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is planning to double the ranks of non-police workers trying to persuade people to comply with social distancing after an outcry over racial disparities in the city's enforcement of the policy.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is planning to double the ranks of non-police workers trying to persuade people to comply with social distancing after an outcry over racial disparities in the city's enforcement of the policy.
Democrats want to know why Veterans Affairs allowed use of hydroxychloroquine on veterans
Democrats are demanding that the Department of Veterans Affairs explain why hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug that has not been proven effective on coronavirus, was used on sick veterans.
Democrats are demanding that the Department of Veterans Affairs explain why hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug that has not been proven effective on coronavirus, was used on sick veterans.
Oldest solitary dolphin happy for human contact amid COVID-19 pandemic
Fungie, the world's oldest solitary dolphin finally has someone to keep him company two months after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Fungie, the world's oldest solitary dolphin finally has someone to keep him company two months after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Crowds led Florida city to close beaches one week after reopening
A Florida city closed its beaches because officials said visitors were not practicing social distancing and could have contributed to the spread of the new coronavirus.
A Florida city closed its beaches because officials said visitors were not practicing social distancing and could have contributed to the spread of the new coronavirus.
Major League Baseball tests 5,600 employees, and .7 percent tested positive for antibodies
Thousands of Major League Baseball players were tested for antibodies to COVID-19, and just .7 percent tested positive. T
Thousands of Major League Baseball players were tested for antibodies to COVID-19, and just .7 percent tested positive. T
New York nursing homes to start testing staff twice a week after 5,300 residents, staff die
New York state nursing homes will start testing staff twice a week for COVID-19 after more than 5,000 deaths of residents and staff.
New York state nursing homes will start testing staff twice a week for COVID-19 after more than 5,000 deaths of residents and staff.
Blue Angels to fly over Chicago on Tuesday
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be flying over Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis on Tuesday.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be flying over Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis on Tuesday.
For first day in almost a week, Illinois COVID-19 deaths drop below 100
For the first time in almost a week, coronavirus-related deaths in Illinois have dropped below 100; Sunday's death toll was 57.
For the first time in almost a week, coronavirus-related deaths in Illinois have dropped below 100; Sunday's death toll was 57.
Pritzker defends extended stay-at-home order, faces salon owner suit
Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended his stay-at-home order and incremental plans to reopen, saying Sunday that Illinois residents have to change the way things are done until COVID-19 is “eradicated.”
Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended his stay-at-home order and incremental plans to reopen, saying Sunday that Illinois residents have to change the way things are done until COVID-19 is “eradicated.”
Indiana coronavirus death toll goes past 1,500 people
Indiana’s death toll from confirmed or presumed coronavirus illnesses has topped 1,500 people, according to Indiana State Department of Health statistics released Sunday.
Indiana’s death toll from confirmed or presumed coronavirus illnesses has topped 1,500 people, according to Indiana State Department of Health statistics released Sunday.
Distinct possibility: ‘Temporary’ layoffs may be permanent
Call it realism or pessimism, but more employers are coming to a reluctant conclusion: Many of the employees they’ve had to lay off in the face of the coronavirus pandemic might not be returning to their old jobs anytime soon.
Call it realism or pessimism, but more employers are coming to a reluctant conclusion: Many of the employees they’ve had to lay off in the face of the coronavirus pandemic might not be returning to their old jobs anytime soon.
Unemployment 'could be' nearing Great Depression levels: Mnuchin
More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.
More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.
Three members of White House task force, including Fauci, in quarantine after COVID-19 contact
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield and FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn are all in self-quarantine after coming into contact with someone who has coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield and FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn are all in self-quarantine after coming into contact with someone who has coronavirus.
Chicago woman tests positive for COVID-19 after childbirth, is released and dies days later
Unique Clay, 31, gave birth on April 30, tested positive for coronavirus, and was sent home with her baby -- only to die days later.
Unique Clay, 31, gave birth on April 30, tested positive for coronavirus, and was sent home with her baby -- only to die days later.