Illinois Dems seek $41 billion in federal coronavirus relief
Illinois Senate Democrats have sought more than $41 billion from the federal government in the next coronavirus relief plan, including $10 billion for a pension fund bailout.
Illinois Senate Democrats have sought more than $41 billion from the federal government in the next coronavirus relief plan, including $10 billion for a pension fund bailout.
5 Illinois mayors ask Pritzker to allow reopening
Five northern Illinois mayors have asked Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the authority to reopen businesses next month, urging local control over restrictions and “common sense modifications” to a statewide stay-at-home order during the coronavirus pandemic.
Five northern Illinois mayors have asked Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the authority to reopen businesses next month, urging local control over restrictions and “common sense modifications” to a statewide stay-at-home order during the coronavirus pandemic.
District 214 student 'likely' died from COVID-19, superintendent says
A northwest suburban high school student in District 214 has died, likely of COVID-19, and at least one other student is in the ICU due to the virus, Superintendent David Schuler announced Saturday.
A northwest suburban high school student in District 214 has died, likely of COVID-19, and at least one other student is in the ICU due to the virus, Superintendent David Schuler announced Saturday.
Broadway actor will have to have his leg amputated after complications from coronavirus
Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero will have to have his leg amputated after suffering complications from coronavirus.
Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero will have to have his leg amputated after suffering complications from coronavirus.
Protests in Indiana, Texas demanding end of stay-at-home orders
Protests against stay-at-home orders were held in Texas and Indiana on Saturday.
Protests against stay-at-home orders were held in Texas and Indiana on Saturday.
National Guard dispatched to Park Forest home for developmentally disabled with 110 cases
The National Guard is being called to help out at a home for the developmentally disabled in Park Forest where 110 residents and staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
The National Guard is being called to help out at a home for the developmentally disabled in Park Forest where 110 residents and staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
Newsom: 16,000 hotel rooms to house homeless in California
Standing in front of a Motel 6 near San Jose, Newsom said more than 4,200 people have been moved out of shelters and off the streets into motel rooms.
Standing in front of a Motel 6 near San Jose, Newsom said more than 4,200 people have been moved out of shelters and off the streets into motel rooms.
Researchers discover new coronavirus symptoms: feet lesions
Researchers in Spain believe they have discovered another symptom —lesions on feet. The lesions have been found in Italy and France, the researchers added.
Researchers in Spain believe they have discovered another symptom —lesions on feet. The lesions have been found in Italy and France, the researchers added.
Why some military members had stimulus checks snatched, reduced
USAA, a financial company that caters to military members and veterans, has suspended a policy that had resulted in members having their stimulus checks used to offset existing debts.
USAA, a financial company that caters to military members and veterans, has suspended a policy that had resulted in members having their stimulus checks used to offset existing debts.
Luxury cruise set to dock with no coronavirus cases; passengers haven't set foot on land for 34 days
Passengers on a luxury around-the-world cruise that started before the coronavirus pandemic are finally disembarking after 34 days with any visits to land.
Passengers on a luxury around-the-world cruise that started before the coronavirus pandemic are finally disembarking after 34 days with any visits to land.
18 cases of COVID-19 reported in Office of Chief Judge of Cook County
The number of employees with coronavirus at the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County has risen to 18.
The number of employees with coronavirus at the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County has risen to 18.
Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins loses battle with coronavirus at 86
Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins of Alabama has succumbed to the coronavirus after a long battle.
Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins of Alabama has succumbed to the coronavirus after a long battle.
Self-described Florida 'church' ordered to stop selling coronavirus 'cure'
Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.
Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.
Without teachers to report abuse cases, many children likely suffering at home
Child abuse prevention experts said that they are concerned many cases are going unreported, since children are isolated at home and away from teachers, daycare workers and neighbors who might intervene.
Child abuse prevention experts said that they are concerned many cases are going unreported, since children are isolated at home and away from teachers, daycare workers and neighbors who might intervene.
#FloridaMorons trends on social media as residents flock to reopened beaches
While many users shared images of the crowds, others posted memes criticizing the governor and other Florida leaders.
While many users shared images of the crowds, others posted memes criticizing the governor and other Florida leaders.
Illinois COVID-19 cases top 29,000, with daily death toll of 125
On Saturday, state officials said there are now 29,160 cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, and 1,259 people have died. Officials reported 125 new deaths since Friday's update.
On Saturday, state officials said there are now 29,160 cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, and 1,259 people have died. Officials reported 125 new deaths since Friday's update.
Walmart requiring employees to wear face masks
Walmart is also encouraging customers to wear face masks while stopping in their stores.
Walmart is also encouraging customers to wear face masks while stopping in their stores.
NJ boy commended for asking for food donations instead of birthday gifts
Gov. Phil Murphy called attention to Dominic's incredible efforts to help during the COVID-19 pandemic in a press conference Saturday.
Gov. Phil Murphy called attention to Dominic's incredible efforts to help during the COVID-19 pandemic in a press conference Saturday.
Volunteers deliver meals to Chicago hospitals during virus crisis
“We exist to support those on the dual front lines of this unprecedented crisis,” Natalie Guo, the group’s founder said.
“We exist to support those on the dual front lines of this unprecedented crisis,” Natalie Guo, the group’s founder said.
Florida pub removes $10K stapled to walls for unemployed staff
The history of Fort Lauderdale restaurant Hott Leggz is written with magic marker on thousands of dollar bills stapled to the walls and ceiling.
The history of Fort Lauderdale restaurant Hott Leggz is written with magic marker on thousands of dollar bills stapled to the walls and ceiling.