Northwestern joins other universities rejecting coronavirus relief aid
Northwestern University is rejecting the $8.5 million in federal assistance it was allotted earlier this month to help those adversely affected financially by the coronavirus pandemic, school officials said Tuesday.
Northwestern University is rejecting the $8.5 million in federal assistance it was allotted earlier this month to help those adversely affected financially by the coronavirus pandemic, school officials said Tuesday.
VP Mike Pence doesn't wear mask during tour of Mayo Clinic COVID-19 research, treatment facilities
Vice President Mike Pence ignored a Mayo Clinic policy designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and did not wear a mask during his tour of Mayo's research and treatment facilities Tuesday.
Vice President Mike Pence ignored a Mayo Clinic policy designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and did not wear a mask during his tour of Mayo's research and treatment facilities Tuesday.
10 die from COVID-19 at Cicero nursing home, including employee
More than 200 residents and staff of a Cicero nursing home have tested positive for COVID-19, while 10 of them — including one staff member — have died from the disease, city officials announced Tuesday.
More than 200 residents and staff of a Cicero nursing home have tested positive for COVID-19, while 10 of them — including one staff member — have died from the disease, city officials announced Tuesday.
Rainn Wilson of ‘The Office’ to host ‘first-ever’ Zoom conference meeting for pets on April 30
Bring your dog, cat, fish, hamster or any other pet to the “Zoomies” conference.
Bring your dog, cat, fish, hamster or any other pet to the “Zoomies” conference.
Stock rally takes breather ahead of Starbucks, Google earnings
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as many as 378 points, or 1.57 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained as much as 1.48 percent and 1.15 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as many as 378 points, or 1.57 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained as much as 1.48 percent and 1.15 percent, respectively.
Pritzker rips into lawmaker who filed lawsuit over stay-at-home order: 'Cheap political stunt'
Governor JB Pritzker lambasted a state lawmaker on Tuesday after a judge in southern Illinois sided with the representative’s lawsuit that the governor’s extension of the stay-at-home-order exceeds his emergency authority and violates individual civil rights.
Governor JB Pritzker lambasted a state lawmaker on Tuesday after a judge in southern Illinois sided with the representative’s lawsuit that the governor’s extension of the stay-at-home-order exceeds his emergency authority and violates individual civil rights.
Record-high 144 people die from COVID-19 in Illinois as state total surpasses 2,000
Illinois health officials on Tuesday marked the highest single-day jump in deaths from COVID-19, announcing 144 more fatalities.
Illinois health officials on Tuesday marked the highest single-day jump in deaths from COVID-19, announcing 144 more fatalities.
Super Bowl champ puts medical degree to work helping in coronavirus fight
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is stepping off the field and onto the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic just months after winning the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is stepping off the field and onto the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic just months after winning the Super Bowl.
Indiana’s confirmed coronavirus death toll tops 900
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 57 additional deaths, boosting the state’s confirmed COVID-19 death toll to 901 since the first fatality was recorded seven weeks ago.
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 57 additional deaths, boosting the state’s confirmed COVID-19 death toll to 901 since the first fatality was recorded seven weeks ago.
Coronavirus infects North Carolina pug, possibly first dog in US to contract novel virus: report
Winston, a pug in Chapel Hill, N.C., was positive for COVID-19 after being tested as part of a Duke University study, according to local news station WRAL-TV.
Winston, a pug in Chapel Hill, N.C., was positive for COVID-19 after being tested as part of a Duke University study, according to local news station WRAL-TV.
MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation
It is unclear how the Major League Baseball draft will look or when it will take place.
It is unclear how the Major League Baseball draft will look or when it will take place.
Good Vibes: Tuesday, April 28
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!
How to curb your compulsive cravings during quarantine
Dr. Ian Smith talks about lessons from his new book "Ming Over Weight" and how they apply to time spent in quarantine.
Dr. Ian Smith talks about lessons from his new book "Ming Over Weight" and how they apply to time spent in quarantine.
Examining the environmental impact of COVID-19
Dr. Scott Collis, atmospheric scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, talks about what changes they've noticed in the atmosphere since the coronavirus outbreak.
Dr. Scott Collis, atmospheric scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, talks about what changes they've noticed in the atmosphere since the coronavirus outbreak.
NYC emergency room doctor takes own life, family says
The family of an emergency room doctor in upper Manhattan says she killed herself after becoming distraught over coronavirus.
The family of an emergency room doctor in upper Manhattan says she killed herself after becoming distraught over coronavirus.
Every week little girl looks forward to saying ‘hi’ to UPS delivery man during lockdown
A UPS driver in Massachusetts makes a little girl’s day each week by waving to her from the front porch while dropping off packages during lockdown.
A UPS driver in Massachusetts makes a little girl’s day each week by waving to her from the front porch while dropping off packages during lockdown.
The US reopening is coming, but 'normal' is still a ways off
As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, hopes are soaring that life as Americans knew it might be returning.
As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, hopes are soaring that life as Americans knew it might be returning.
Postponement of Chicago Pride Fest hampers businesses, community
Ramesh Ariyanayakam, President of the Northalsted Business Alliance, talks about the widespread effects of postponing Chicago Pride Fest.
Ramesh Ariyanayakam, President of the Northalsted Business Alliance, talks about the widespread effects of postponing Chicago Pride Fest.
Chicago small business owners feeling the pinch amid pandemic
Naomi Levine, owner of TipsySpace bakery and event space, voices her frustrations about the lack of support for small businesses in Chicago.
Naomi Levine, owner of TipsySpace bakery and event space, voices her frustrations about the lack of support for small businesses in Chicago.
Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.