Police issuing citations after large gatherings held in Chicago; one party involved a stripper
In spite of orders to stay home and social distance, some Chicagoans are just not getting the message. The city has seen two large gatherings this past week.
In spite of orders to stay home and social distance, some Chicagoans are just not getting the message. The city has seen two large gatherings this past week.
New initiative announced to help Chicago homeowners and renters
With May 1st just days away, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new initiative to ease the financial burden on homeowners and renters.
With May 1st just days away, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new initiative to ease the financial burden on homeowners and renters.
Non-essential businesses face big fines for staying open amid pandemic
Illinois leaders are sending a stern message to businesses disobeying the state's stay-at-home order. This comes after FOX 32 spotted a nail salon still operating in Logan Square.
Illinois leaders are sending a stern message to businesses disobeying the state's stay-at-home order. This comes after FOX 32 spotted a nail salon still operating in Logan Square.
Illinois using decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in 24 hours
The state of Illinois is turning to a new decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in just 24 hours. The move will help protect healthcare workers while cutting down on PPE waste.
The state of Illinois is turning to a new decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in just 24 hours. The move will help protect healthcare workers while cutting down on PPE waste.
Court sides with Gov Whitmer in case claiming stay home order violated constitutional rights
The plaintiffs in Martinko et. al. v. Whitmer et. al. alleged that the “mandatory quarantine” imposed by the Stay Home, Stay Safe order (EO 2020-59) and the intrastate travel restrictions contained in an earlier version of the order (EO 2020-42) violate their rights to both procedural due process and substantive due process, according to a release.
The plaintiffs in Martinko et. al. v. Whitmer et. al. alleged that the “mandatory quarantine” imposed by the Stay Home, Stay Safe order (EO 2020-59) and the intrastate travel restrictions contained in an earlier version of the order (EO 2020-42) violate their rights to both procedural due process and substantive due process, according to a release.
Dad ‘blows out’ candles with hands in coronavirus pandemic-modified birthday celebration
Many people have been forced to adapt to a new reality because of the coronavirus pandemic, including one California man who demonstrated an inventive way of “blowing” out the candles on his birthday cake.
Many people have been forced to adapt to a new reality because of the coronavirus pandemic, including one California man who demonstrated an inventive way of “blowing” out the candles on his birthday cake.
Smallest businesses get a few hours at head of loan line
Smaller businesses that need coronavirus relief will get to move to the front of the line come Wednesday.
Smaller businesses that need coronavirus relief will get to move to the front of the line come Wednesday.
Need toilet paper? You can order from the companies who produce it
Consumers who can't find toilet paper in their local stores can buy straight from the source.
Consumers who can't find toilet paper in their local stores can buy straight from the source.
California prosecutors warn of release of 7 'high risk' sex offenders, some who served 'just days'
Prosecutors in Orange County, California on Tuesday, April 28 issued a warning to the public about the release of seven sex offenders in 21 days — some “who spent just days behind bars despite being accused of cutting off their GPS monitors.”
Prosecutors in Orange County, California on Tuesday, April 28 issued a warning to the public about the release of seven sex offenders in 21 days — some “who spent just days behind bars despite being accused of cutting off their GPS monitors.”
Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”
4th CTA employee dies of COVID-19
The Chicago Transit Authority announced Wednesday the death of a fourth employee from COVID-19.
The Chicago Transit Authority announced Wednesday the death of a fourth employee from COVID-19.
‘How did this happen?’: Doctor shares 4-year-old son’s harrowing battle with COVID-19
A doctor in Colorado blogs about her 4-year-old son's experience after testing positive for COVID-19.
A doctor in Colorado blogs about her 4-year-old son's experience after testing positive for COVID-19.
Medical examiner confirms 119 more COVID-19 deaths in Cook County
The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed another 119 COVID-19 death from the coronavirus outbreak.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed another 119 COVID-19 death from the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump says ‘we’ll get that back,’ after people report dead relatives receiving stimulus checks
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
‘Reckless and untested musings’: Health experts criticize 2 doctors urging ease on social distancing
Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation.
Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation.
Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.
2nd Illinois lawmaker files suit over stay-at-home order: Pritzker 'is an out-of-touch multibillionaire'
An Illinois legislator on Wednesday filed a second legal challenge to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to discourage transmission of the coronavirus, saying he’s seeking a compromise on the statewide stay-at-home order.
An Illinois legislator on Wednesday filed a second legal challenge to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to discourage transmission of the coronavirus, saying he’s seeking a compromise on the statewide stay-at-home order.
Abbott says alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
Illinois health officials report 'unfortunate' milestone: More than 50,000 COVID-19 cases statewide
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 2,253 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 50,355.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 2,253 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 50,355.