UIC student becomes full-time EMT in Chicago amid coronavirus pandemic
She is a full-time college student and a full-time EMT in the city of Chicago. As you can imagine, the on-the-job training she is getting right now, as a medical student during a pandemic, is priceless.
She is a full-time college student and a full-time EMT in the city of Chicago. As you can imagine, the on-the-job training she is getting right now, as a medical student during a pandemic, is priceless.
Illinois high school holding in-person graduation ceremony Wednesday
A suburban high school is holding an in-person graduation ceremony on Wednesday. But while some things about this graduation will be traditional, many aspects will be different.
A suburban high school is holding an in-person graduation ceremony on Wednesday. But while some things about this graduation will be traditional, many aspects will be different.
Pop-up food pantries serving Chicago neighborhoods hard-hit by COVID-19
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is organizing pop-up food pantries on the South and West sides.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is organizing pop-up food pantries on the South and West sides.
Illinois state lawmaker believes he was racially profiled by Chicago police
An Illinois state lawmaker says Chicago police discriminated against him when he was stopped as he left a store.
An Illinois state lawmaker says Chicago police discriminated against him when he was stopped as he left a store.
Illinois facing catastrophic revenue drop due to COVID-19
With thousands of Illinoisans killed by the deadly coronavirus, its financial fallout has been a secondary concern. But that, too, is frightening.
With thousands of Illinoisans killed by the deadly coronavirus, its financial fallout has been a secondary concern. But that, too, is frightening.
Close to 20,000 teens have gotten their drivers license without taking a road test
Around 20,000 newly licensed drivers are on Georgia roads without ever having to take a road test. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the road test was suspended for teens and adults who have met all other requirements.
Around 20,000 newly licensed drivers are on Georgia roads without ever having to take a road test. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the road test was suspended for teens and adults who have met all other requirements.
New bill proposes student loan forgiveness for health care workers on front lines of COVID-19 fight
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
White House Coronavirus Task Force could wind down work by early June
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Mourners applaud during funeral procession for doctor who lost life to COVID-19
Mourners gathered to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Al-Dubbaisi, who died after contracting COVID-19.
Mourners gathered to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Al-Dubbaisi, who died after contracting COVID-19.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 70,000, according to Johns Hopkins data
The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
'Restore Illinois': Pritzker reveals 5-phase plan to reopen state amid COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced a framework for reopening the state on Tuesday as politicians, businesses and citizens continue to press for an end to the stay-at-home order in Illinois.
Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced a framework for reopening the state on Tuesday as politicians, businesses and citizens continue to press for an end to the stay-at-home order in Illinois.
Dallas salon owner gets 7 days in jail for reopening in defiance of countywide restrictions
A Far North Dallas salon owner will spend 7 days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide restrictions.
A Far North Dallas salon owner will spend 7 days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide restrictions.
FDNY paramedic in month-long coronavirus coma has woken up, union says
New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.
New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.
US infection rate rising outside New York as states open up
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Illinois reports largest number of deaths from COVID-19 in a single day: 176
Illinois health officials on Tuesday announced 2,122 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 65,962.
Illinois health officials on Tuesday announced 2,122 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 65,962.
Indiana saw at least 1,000 coronavirus deaths during April
A new order from Gov. Eric Holcomb that took effect Monday eased many business and travel restrictions for most of Indiana as a top state health official said coronavirus cases had reached a “level plateau.”
A new order from Gov. Eric Holcomb that took effect Monday eased many business and travel restrictions for most of Indiana as a top state health official said coronavirus cases had reached a “level plateau.”
Nearly 400 workers at Missouri pork plant, all asymptomatic, test positive for coronavirus
Nearly 400 employees at a Missouri pork-processing plant have been diagnosed with coronavirus — though all are asymptomatic.
Nearly 400 employees at a Missouri pork-processing plant have been diagnosed with coronavirus — though all are asymptomatic.
Nike to donate more than 30,000 shoes to COVID-19 frontline workers
The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.
The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.
Examining the COVID-19 outlook in Illinois and latest vaccine developments
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine updates us on the status of COVID-19 in Illinois and the latest developments on a potential vaccine to the disease.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine updates us on the status of COVID-19 in Illinois and the latest developments on a potential vaccine to the disease.