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.
Nail salons demand proof of COVID-19 infection
Saying they were as surprised as the rest of us, nail salon industry officials reacted to Gov. Newsom saying that the first COVID-19 community transmission in California happened in a nail salon.
Saying they were as surprised as the rest of us, nail salon industry officials reacted to Gov. Newsom saying that the first COVID-19 community transmission in California happened in a nail salon.
Epidemiologists lay out 3 future scenarios for pandemic, warning COVID-19 crisis not over
Authorities around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdown restrictions despite warnings from medical experts and no concrete date as to when a vaccine will be available.
Authorities around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdown restrictions despite warnings from medical experts and no concrete date as to when a vaccine will be available.
Employee, detainee at Cook County juvenile detention center test positive for COVID-19
The office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Friday an employee and a detainee at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center tested positive for COVID-19.
The office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Friday an employee and a detainee at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center tested positive for COVID-19.
Top White House officials buried detailed CDC advice on reopening US
This new CDC guidance had been approved and promoted by the highest levels of its leadership, including Director Robert Redfield. Despite this, the administration shelved it.
This new CDC guidance had been approved and promoted by the highest levels of its leadership, including Director Robert Redfield. Despite this, the administration shelved it.
Yosemite employees evicted amid coronavirus pandemic
The group of Yosemite Hospitality workers were told this week layoffs require them to leave Yosemite by May 21, the Fresno Bee reported Friday.
The group of Yosemite Hospitality workers were told this week layoffs require them to leave Yosemite by May 21, the Fresno Bee reported Friday.
Llama antibodies studied as potential treatment for COVID-19
A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.
A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.
A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests, and that could be a big problem
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
FTC warns of work-from-home scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
Promises of a big income working from home, especially when the “opportunity” involves an up-front fee or giving your credit card information, “should make you very suspicious,” the FTC says.
Promises of a big income working from home, especially when the “opportunity” involves an up-front fee or giving your credit card information, “should make you very suspicious,” the FTC says.
Send your mom a virtual Mother’s Day message
Can’t pick up a card from the store? No worries.
Can’t pick up a card from the store? No worries.
Illinois conducts more than 20k tests in a day for first time, reports 130 new virus deaths
Illinois health officials on Friday announced 2,887 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 73,760.
Illinois health officials on Friday announced 2,887 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 73,760.