Church in small Illinois town defies restrictions, holds service with 100 parishioners
A church in a small town in northwest Illinois held a service Sunday that attracted 100 people in violation of the state's stay-at-home order.
A church in a small town in northwest Illinois held a service Sunday that attracted 100 people in violation of the state's stay-at-home order.
Boy and grandma stay connected amid COVID-19 pandemic with virtual peek-a-boo
A boy and his grandma partake in a game of virtual peek-a-boo amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A boy and his grandma partake in a game of virtual peek-a-boo amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois reaches new high with almost 20,000 tests conducted in 24 hour period
Almost 20,000 people in Illinois have been tested for coronavirus in the past 24 hours, which was the most tests conducted in a single 24 hour period in Illinois ever.
Almost 20,000 people in Illinois have been tested for coronavirus in the past 24 hours, which was the most tests conducted in a single 24 hour period in Illinois ever.
NJ medical center plays ‘Celebration’ each time COVID-19 patient is discharged
Two New Jersey medical center registration workers are seen dancing after a COVID-19 patient is discharged with a clean bill of health.
Two New Jersey medical center registration workers are seen dancing after a COVID-19 patient is discharged with a clean bill of health.
Line stretches out the door at Washington barbershop operating outside of stay-at-home order
A barbershop in Washington state is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.
A barbershop in Washington state is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.
Medical examiner confirms 46 more COVID-19 deaths in Cook County
The Cook County medical examiner’s office on Saturday confirmed another 46 deaths connected to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office on Saturday confirmed another 46 deaths connected to the COVID-19 outbreak.
New York sends out 1,000 police officers to enforce social distancing as people pack parks
Thousands of people poured into the streets and New York City's parks Saturday as warm weather lured people out of quarantine.
Thousands of people poured into the streets and New York City's parks Saturday as warm weather lured people out of quarantine.
How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in quarantine
A few ideas for those who want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo while social distancing.
A few ideas for those who want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo while social distancing.
Governor responds to reopen protesters: We are following CDC guidelines
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded Saturday to reopen protesters: "I am hopeful that no one got sick."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded Saturday to reopen protesters: "I am hopeful that no one got sick."
Mundelein woman says IRS sent her dead mother-in-law a stimulus check
A suburban woman is one of many Americans reporting that a dead relative has gotten a stimulus check.
A suburban woman is one of many Americans reporting that a dead relative has gotten a stimulus check.
Mayor outraged over parties in Chicago: 'We will arrest you and take you to jail'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was outraged on Saturday that people in Chicago are going to large parties during the stay-at-home order and the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was outraged on Saturday that people in Chicago are going to large parties during the stay-at-home order and the coronavirus pandemic.
Billionaires got $283B richer during coronavirus: Study
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
Crowd cheers for Washington D.C. flyover to praise essential workers
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Kroger placing purchase limits on ground beef, pork at 'select stores'
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
NJ man intentionally removes mask, repeatedly coughs on police officers
Authorities say that officers were responding to a report of domestic dispute on April 28 when the incident happend.
Authorities say that officers were responding to a report of domestic dispute on April 28 when the incident happend.
Rollerskaters rejoice! Throwback activity has revival during pandemic
As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?"
As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?"
Andrew Yang calls for $2,000 a month for Americans during pandemic
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”
Flagler County graduates will drive across finish line to receive their diplomas
The ceremony is scheduled to happen on May 31 for the county's two high schools.
The ceremony is scheduled to happen on May 31 for the county's two high schools.
Town of Cicero sues Pritzker, others over COVID-19 outbreak at nursing home
"Shut the **** down. They need to be shut down," a former employee of the nursing home said.
"Shut the **** down. They need to be shut down," a former employee of the nursing home said.
Illinois reports more than 3,000 COVID-19 cases Friday amid growing calls to reopen state
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is standing his ground, despite the growing calls to open the state. But there are signs we are moving past the peak.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is standing his ground, despite the growing calls to open the state. But there are signs we are moving past the peak.