Gov. Pritzker says COVID-19 spread may be slowing in Illinois
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Coronavirus likely to come back each year, Chinese scientists say
Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.
Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.
Fears of meat shortages during pandemic grow
“I’d say don’t panic, the supply is going to be there.” Jeff Perez reassuring customers of his small Highland Park Butcher Shop, Chops. He’s been working to keep his business afloat during the pandemic as fears of meat shortages grow.
“I’d say don’t panic, the supply is going to be there.” Jeff Perez reassuring customers of his small Highland Park Butcher Shop, Chops. He’s been working to keep his business afloat during the pandemic as fears of meat shortages grow.
Illinois students begin returning to their high schools to clear out lockers
Some districts are now reopening their buildings to allow students to clean out their lockers and take care of some final business.
Some districts are now reopening their buildings to allow students to clean out their lockers and take care of some final business.
2,000 more COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois as new virus symptoms announced
Illinois health officials on Monday announced 1,980 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 45,883.
Illinois health officials on Monday announced 1,980 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 45,883.
West Side hospital loses nurses to McCormick Place which is paying more
A West Side hospital says it is overwhelmed with coronavirus patients and its nurses were bolting for the higher pay at McCormick Place.
A West Side hospital says it is overwhelmed with coronavirus patients and its nurses were bolting for the higher pay at McCormick Place.
Medical students step up to help healthcare workers around the house amid crisis
Medical students not yet ready to be on the front lines are stepping up to help those already waging war on COVID-19.
Medical students not yet ready to be on the front lines are stepping up to help those already waging war on COVID-19.
Shoplifters coughing to elude security
There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.
There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.
Chicago tortilla maker El Milagro temporarily shuts down after worker dies of COVID-19
There were long lines outside a popular tortilla shop in Little Village on Monday after word got out that the company was closing temporarily because of a coronavirus outbreak.
There were long lines outside a popular tortilla shop in Little Village on Monday after word got out that the company was closing temporarily because of a coronavirus outbreak.
Medical examiner confirms 61 more coronavirus deaths in Cook County
The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed Monday that 61 more people have died of causes related to the coronavirus.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed Monday that 61 more people have died of causes related to the coronavirus.
Illinois judge rules Governor Pritzker's stay-at-home order an overreach
A judge in southern Illinois ruled Monday that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus exceeds his emergency authority and violates individual civil rights.
A judge in southern Illinois ruled Monday that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus exceeds his emergency authority and violates individual civil rights.
Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
Rising support for mail-in voting amid pandemic, poll suggests
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%, according to the Associated Press.
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%, according to the Associated Press.
Leader of North Carolina group protesting lockdowns reportedly tests positive for COVID-19
An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.
An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.
Illinois nursing home workers threaten strike in midst of coronavirus pandemic
Workers at 40 Chicago-area nursing homes announced Monday they have set a May 8 strike date over wages as many of the facilities are treating patients suffering from the coronavirus.
Workers at 40 Chicago-area nursing homes announced Monday they have set a May 8 strike date over wages as many of the facilities are treating patients suffering from the coronavirus.
Police cite owner of home that was site of packed Chicago house party
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
Judge to Cook County Jail: Do more to protect inmates from virus
Cook County Jail in Chicago must do more to ensure social distancing among its 4,000 inmates to stem the spread of the coronavirus that’s already killed six detainees and one guard at the facility, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Cook County Jail in Chicago must do more to ensure social distancing among its 4,000 inmates to stem the spread of the coronavirus that’s already killed six detainees and one guard at the facility, a federal judge ruled Monday.
2 more detainees at Juvenile Temporary Detention Center test positive for COVID-19
The Office of the Chief Judge announced Monday two more detainees at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center tested positive for COVID-19.
The Office of the Chief Judge announced Monday two more detainees at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas restaurants, stores, malls, movie theaters can reopen May 1 at reduced capacity
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that restaurants and stores will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity across the state starting May 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that restaurants and stores will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity across the state starting May 1.
Trump slams ‘poorly run states’ seeking aid, including Illinois
President Trump on Monday openly questioned why “poorly run states” -- which he claimed are all “Democrat run” -- are seeking aid from the federal government amid the coronavirus crisis.
President Trump on Monday openly questioned why “poorly run states” -- which he claimed are all “Democrat run” -- are seeking aid from the federal government amid the coronavirus crisis.