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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Social distancing will continue ‘through the summer,’ Dr. Deborah Birx says

The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator also addressed Trump's musings about sunlight and disinfectant as a possible COVID-19 treatment.

Lightfoot: Trump's crisis meter is 'badly damaged'
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot responded to an early Monday tweet by President Donald Trump who criticized Illinois for seeking coronavirus aid. The mayor called the president's response to the pandemic "abysmal."

Heartburn medication being tested as coronavirus treatment in NYC hospitals

Currently, there is no known scientific cure for the disease known as COVID-19, but researchers at a New York City hospital system are testing a compound found in heartburn medication to see if it can be used as treatment.

Why are obese people more susceptible to COVID-19?
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Dr. Elizabeth Lowden, bariatric endocrinologist, joins us to talk about the link between obesity and the novel coronavirus and how people who are at-risk can battle the infection.

Indiana reports 1st death of prison guard with coronavirus

The 67-year-old guard worked at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility near the town of Carlisle in southwestern Indiana’s Sullivan County.

Good Vibes: Monday, April 27
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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!

CDC adds 6 new coronavirus symptoms to list

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added six new symptoms to those reported to be associated with coronavirus.

'Food supply chain is breaking,' Tyson Foods chairman says as processing plants continue to close

The chairman of Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning to Americans following the shuttering of multiple meat processing plants across the country: “The food supply chain is breaking.”

Funeral for murdered Utah couple streamed online due to state's coronavirus restrictions

A husband and wife, killed in their Utah home a week ago as their three young children slept, have been laid to rest at a funeral service that was streamed online due to the state’s coronavirus stay-at-home order.