Feds sending cases of COVID-19 treatment remdesivir to Illinois and other states
The federal government is shipping cases of remdesivir, which has shown promise as a coronavirus treatment, to Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Connecticut, Maryland and Iowa.
The federal government is shipping cases of remdesivir, which has shown promise as a coronavirus treatment, to Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Connecticut, Maryland and Iowa.
Delta suspending service at Midway, nine other airports until the fall
Delta Airlines is suspending service at Chicago Midway International Airport and nine other locations until the fall because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Delta Airlines is suspending service at Chicago Midway International Airport and nine other locations until the fall because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Sales surge for Chicago-area model making business as people look for something to fill the hours
People who are bored and stuck at home are trying out a hobby that had been dying out: making model airplanes, cars and boats.
People who are bored and stuck at home are trying out a hobby that had been dying out: making model airplanes, cars and boats.
Airlines agree to requiring passengers to undergo temperature checks and wear masks
Major airlines have agreed that passengers should undergo temperature checks before boarding planes for as long as it was necessary.
Major airlines have agreed that passengers should undergo temperature checks before boarding planes for as long as it was necessary.
Face masks make a political statement in era of coronavirus
The mask is increasingly a visual shorthand for the debate pitting those willing to follow health officials' guidance and cover their faces against those who feel it violates their freedom or buys into a threat they think is overblown.
The mask is increasingly a visual shorthand for the debate pitting those willing to follow health officials' guidance and cover their faces against those who feel it violates their freedom or buys into a threat they think is overblown.
GOP in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania fight Democratic governors over pandemic response
Republican legislatures in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan are fighting with Democratic governors over how long to keep things shut down and just how to reopen.
Republican legislatures in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan are fighting with Democratic governors over how long to keep things shut down and just how to reopen.
Illinois announces 111 additional COVID-19 deaths, fifth straight day death toll has topped 100
Illinois reported 111 additional coronavirus deaths on Saturday and 2,325 new cases. This was the fifth straight day that more than a hundred deaths were reported.
Illinois reported 111 additional coronavirus deaths on Saturday and 2,325 new cases. This was the fifth straight day that more than a hundred deaths were reported.
Three young people dead, 70 other children diagnosed with mysterious possible COVID-19 complication
Two children and a teenager in New York have died, and dozens of other children are sick with swollen blood vessels and heart problems. The mysterious illnesses are similar to Kawasaki disease and might be caused by COVID-19.
Two children and a teenager in New York have died, and dozens of other children are sick with swollen blood vessels and heart problems. The mysterious illnesses are similar to Kawasaki disease and might be caused by COVID-19.
New rapid result COVID-19 antigen tests get emergency approval from FDA
The FDA has approved a new rapid COVID-19 antigen test that provides results in 15 minutes.
The FDA has approved a new rapid COVID-19 antigen test that provides results in 15 minutes.
Indiana’s confirmed, presumed virus death toll nears 1,500
A total of 1,362 Hoosiers have been confirmed to have died from COVID-19, 34 more than on Friday, the Indiana State Department of Health said.
A total of 1,362 Hoosiers have been confirmed to have died from COVID-19, 34 more than on Friday, the Indiana State Department of Health said.
Disney World could reopen in late July, one analyst says
Disney closed its theme parks in mid-March due to the coronavirus.
Disney closed its theme parks in mid-March due to the coronavirus.
Admiral Theatre sues over PPP loan delay, alleges regulations violate First Amendment
The suit filed Friday in U.S. District Court names the SBA and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin as defendants.
The suit filed Friday in U.S. District Court names the SBA and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin as defendants.
Chicago postal worker dies of COVID-19
Unique L. Clay, 31, was pronounced dead at 8:47 a.m. May 5, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. She lived in Englewood.
Unique L. Clay, 31, was pronounced dead at 8:47 a.m. May 5, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. She lived in Englewood.
'I hope for more work:' Undocumented immigrants thrilled to find jobs amid pandemic
"I'm very happy that I found work," Jose said in Spanish through a translator. "I now have money to send to my family. This is very important."
"I'm very happy that I found work," Jose said in Spanish through a translator. "I now have money to send to my family. This is very important."
Medical examiner confirms 82 more COVID-19 deaths in Cook County
The Cook County medical examiner Friday confirmed 82 more deaths related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Cook County medical examiner Friday confirmed 82 more deaths related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Woman in labor doesn't make it past security; Tampa hospital guard delivers baby
To security guard Philip Kalil, there was something different about the way Andre Garnett drove up to the main entrance at Tampa General Hospital, parked, and got out.
To security guard Philip Kalil, there was something different about the way Andre Garnett drove up to the main entrance at Tampa General Hospital, parked, and got out.
3 more Chicago Police Department employees test positive for COVID-19
Chicago police announced Friday three more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in the department to 490.
Chicago police announced Friday three more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in the department to 490.
US unemployment surges to a Depression-era level of 14.7-percent
The coronavirus crisis has sent U.S. unemployment surging to 14.7%, a level last seen when the country was in the throes of the Depression and President Franklin D. Roosevelt was assuring Americans that the only thing to fear was fear itself.
The coronavirus crisis has sent U.S. unemployment surging to 14.7%, a level last seen when the country was in the throes of the Depression and President Franklin D. Roosevelt was assuring Americans that the only thing to fear was fear itself.
Reports: Roy Horn of 'Siegfried and Roy' fame dead from COVID-19 complications
Reports surfaced Friday that Roy Horn, half of the famous "Siegfried and Roy" entertainment duo, has died from COVID-19 complications.
Reports surfaced Friday that Roy Horn, half of the famous "Siegfried and Roy" entertainment duo, has died from COVID-19 complications.
Wine company sets up hotline for fed-up moms to vent their frustrations about 2020
One wine company has set up a hotline for frustrated moms to let out their anger, and even turn their rage into a chance to win free wine.
One wine company has set up a hotline for frustrated moms to let out their anger, and even turn their rage into a chance to win free wine.