Governor Pritzker says state making progress on jobless aid
A new system built to handle unemployment claims from independent contractors and people typically unable to get jobless benefits will be ready to handle expected demand next week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday.
A new system built to handle unemployment claims from independent contractors and people typically unable to get jobless benefits will be ready to handle expected demand next week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday.
Cook County medical examiner confirms 99 more COVID-19 deaths
The Cook County medical examiner Thursday confirmed 99 more deaths related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Cook County medical examiner Thursday confirmed 99 more deaths related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus stimulus cash: Foreign workers, relatives of dead asked to send $1,200 checks back
Both groups are considered ineligible for the payments.
Both groups are considered ineligible for the payments.
Coronavirus prompts JetBlue to offer 100,000 health care workers free flights
The giveaways are part of the airline’s JetBlue Healthcare Hero effort.
The giveaways are part of the airline’s JetBlue Healthcare Hero effort.
New art form emerges in Europe during coronavirus: Drive-in raves
The coronavirus pandemic may have created a new art form in Europe: the drive-in rave.
The coronavirus pandemic may have created a new art form in Europe: the drive-in rave.
Illinois surpasses 3,000 COVID-19 deaths and 70,000 cases statewide
Illinois health officials on Thursday announced 2,641 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 70,873.
Illinois health officials on Thursday announced 2,641 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 70,873.
Nearly 3.2 million more workers seek jobless aid
Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.
Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.
Indiana tops 1,400 deaths tied to coronavirus infections
Most of the newly reported COVID-19 deaths occurred Tuesday or Wednesday, but one dated to April 21, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.
Most of the newly reported COVID-19 deaths occurred Tuesday or Wednesday, but one dated to April 21, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.
Texas Supreme Court orders Dallas salon owner's release after Gov. Abbott amends his executive orders
The Dallas salon owner who was jailed after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide COVID-19 restrictions has been released under an order from the Texas Supreme Court.
The Dallas salon owner who was jailed after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide COVID-19 restrictions has been released under an order from the Texas Supreme Court.
One of President Trump's personal valets tests positive for coronavirus, report says
The president and Vice President Mike Pence have been tested regularly for the virus.
The president and Vice President Mike Pence have been tested regularly for the virus.
Pentagon: Anyone hospitalized for coronavirus 'disqualified' from joining military without waiver
Coronavirus survivors will be barred from entering the military unless they are granted a waiver from the branch they are seeking to join, a defense official told Fox News, as the agency continues to figure out how to train America's fighting force in the midst of a global pandemic.
Coronavirus survivors will be barred from entering the military unless they are granted a waiver from the branch they are seeking to join, a defense official told Fox News, as the agency continues to figure out how to train America's fighting force in the midst of a global pandemic.
Tentative deal averts strike at dozens of Illinois nursing homes
Staff at dozens of Illinois nursing homes called off a strike set to begin Friday after their union reached a tentative deal with nursing home owners that will increase workers’ pay to at least $15 and guarantee additional bonus pay during the coronavirus pandemic.
Staff at dozens of Illinois nursing homes called off a strike set to begin Friday after their union reached a tentative deal with nursing home owners that will increase workers’ pay to at least $15 and guarantee additional bonus pay during the coronavirus pandemic.
Health care workers who came to New York to fight coronavirus must pay state income tax, Cuomo says
Health care heroes who came from around the country to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in New York will still have to pay state income taxes, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Health care heroes who came from around the country to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in New York will still have to pay state income taxes, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
105-year-old cancer survivor, great-grandmother beats COVID-19
She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.
She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.
Pastor talks about decision to defy Pritzker's stay-at-home order
Pastor Steve Cassell of Beloved Church in Lena elaborates on his decision to hold services in defiance of Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order.
Pastor Steve Cassell of Beloved Church in Lena elaborates on his decision to hold services in defiance of Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order.
Independent businesses fight to stay alive during coronavirus outbreak
Joe Zucchero, co-owner of Mr. Beef, talks about the day-to-day struggles his restaurant and other independent businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joe Zucchero, co-owner of Mr. Beef, talks about the day-to-day struggles his restaurant and other independent businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kids donate to suburban hospital
The biggest impact can come from the smallest people. Children in Evergreen Park know what it means to be kind, especially now. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
The biggest impact can come from the smallest people. Children in Evergreen Park know what it means to be kind, especially now. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
New effort to help struggling Chicago Blues musicians amid coronavirus pandemic
Musicians are left without a note to play as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. But now, Chicago’s Blues community is banding together to help each other out.
Musicians are left without a note to play as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. But now, Chicago’s Blues community is banding together to help each other out.
Roseland barbershop burglarized amid coronavirus pandemic
A South Side barbershop already hit hard by the coronavirus is now facing another setback after burglars busted into the shop early Wednesday morning.
A South Side barbershop already hit hard by the coronavirus is now facing another setback after burglars busted into the shop early Wednesday morning.
Latinx community in Chicago being hit hard by COVID-19
Chicago officials said Wednesday that the number of new coronavirus cases among the Latinx community has surged in recent weeks, deepening concerns that the virus disproportionately affects minority communities.
Chicago officials said Wednesday that the number of new coronavirus cases among the Latinx community has surged in recent weeks, deepening concerns that the virus disproportionately affects minority communities.