Protesters statewide demand Governor Pritzker reopen Illinois
Proudly going without masks and ignoring social distancing, about 300 people rallied downtown for several hours, calling for an immediate end to Illinois’ COVID-19 shutdown.
Proudly going without masks and ignoring social distancing, about 300 people rallied downtown for several hours, calling for an immediate end to Illinois’ COVID-19 shutdown.
Local actor shares his stimulus check with grocery workers
He puts on his mask, gloves, and walks into the Vallarta Market in Encino with a fistful of dollars. Actually, a fistful of $10 bills -- more than 80 of them.
He puts on his mask, gloves, and walks into the Vallarta Market in Encino with a fistful of dollars. Actually, a fistful of $10 bills -- more than 80 of them.
5 more cases of COVID-19 in Chicago Police Department
Chicago police announced Friday five more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the department to 441.
Chicago police announced Friday five more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the department to 441.
White House blocking Fauci testimony in coronavirus hearing, panel spokesman says
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
McCormick Place field hospital being dismantled as COVID-19 spread slowed in Illinois
It was announced Friday that the alternate care facility for COVID-19 patients at McCormick Place is being dismantled due to the slow of the virus in Illinois.
It was announced Friday that the alternate care facility for COVID-19 patients at McCormick Place is being dismantled due to the slow of the virus in Illinois.
Luke Air Force Base, Arizona Air National Guard honor COVID-19 frontline workers with special flyover
Arizona's coronavirus frontline workers and first responders were honored with a special military flyover on Friday.
Arizona's coronavirus frontline workers and first responders were honored with a special military flyover on Friday.
More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
Spend some time video chatting with these spotted garden eels in Japan who are forgetting humans
The aquarium is worried about the creatures as the pandemic has made it so visitors can’t see the eels in person.
The aquarium is worried about the creatures as the pandemic has made it so visitors can’t see the eels in person.
DEA agent accused of stealing PPE from agency warehouse: AP reports
A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent and a telecommunications specialist are accused of stealing personal protective equipment, toilet paper and other supplies from an agency warehouse in Florida amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent and a telecommunications specialist are accused of stealing personal protective equipment, toilet paper and other supplies from an agency warehouse in Florida amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Good Vibes for Friday, May 1
As thousands are staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're asking viewers to send us their Good Vibes. These can be in the form of a thank you, a song, a dance, or whatever makes you happy! Check out today's Good Vibes!
As thousands are staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're asking viewers to send us their Good Vibes. These can be in the form of a thank you, a song, a dance, or whatever makes you happy! Check out today's Good Vibes!
Veterinarian shares coronavirus symptoms to look for in pets
A California veterinarian says pets often display similar coronavirus symptoms as humans.
A California veterinarian says pets often display similar coronavirus symptoms as humans.
FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus
The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.
The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.
Illinois reports record-high daily COVID-19 case count on Friday, 105 die in last 24 hours
Illinois health officials on Friday announced 3,137 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 56,055.
Illinois health officials on Friday announced 3,137 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 56,055.
Revised order will allow small, safe worship services in Illinois
Illinois will allow small, safe worship services during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a modified extension of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order that took effect Friday.
Illinois will allow small, safe worship services during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a modified extension of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order that took effect Friday.
Che-Che the dog, who lost both owners to COVID-19, cheered by shelter staff after finding new home
A 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che, who lost everything after both her owners passed away due to complications from COVID-19, was cheered on by the New Jersey animal shelter that housed her after she finally found her new forever home.
A 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che, who lost everything after both her owners passed away due to complications from COVID-19, was cheered on by the New Jersey animal shelter that housed her after she finally found her new forever home.
Healthy pigs being killed as meatpacking backlog hits U.S. farms
The unprecedented dilemma for the U.S. pork industry has forced farmers to figure out how to kill healthy hogs and dispose of carcasses weighing up to 300 pounds in landfills, or by composting them on farms for fertilizer.
The unprecedented dilemma for the U.S. pork industry has forced farmers to figure out how to kill healthy hogs and dispose of carcasses weighing up to 300 pounds in landfills, or by composting them on farms for fertilizer.
Greta Thunberg donates her $100,000 prize money to UNICEF to support children amid COVID-19 crisis
“Like the climate crisis, the coronavirus pandemic is a child-rights crisis,” the activist said.
“Like the climate crisis, the coronavirus pandemic is a child-rights crisis,” the activist said.
Hundreds rally downtown against Pritzker's stay-at-home mandate
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
‘I died and came back’: 12-year-old recovers from virus
As her desperately sick daughter was being airlifted to a hospital, Jennifer Daly was thinking about all the parts of life that still lay ahead for her 12-year-old and whether she’d ever experience them: Would she get to fall in love? Would she get the chance to get married and have her own children?
As her desperately sick daughter was being airlifted to a hospital, Jennifer Daly was thinking about all the parts of life that still lay ahead for her 12-year-old and whether she’d ever experience them: Would she get to fall in love? Would she get the chance to get married and have her own children?
Latest autopsy results raise Cook County COVID-19 death count to 1,733
The newly confirmed fatalities bring the county’s toll to 1,733, the medical examiner’s office said.
The newly confirmed fatalities bring the county’s toll to 1,733, the medical examiner’s office said.