Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson says she got COVID-19
Dolson said in a video that aired Friday night during ESPN’s broadcast of the WNBA draft that she and her “whole family” tested positive about a month ago, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Dolson said in a video that aired Friday night during ESPN’s broadcast of the WNBA draft that she and her “whole family” tested positive about a month ago, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Florida county reopens beaches with restrictions
Governor Ron DeSantis gave the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely after being closed because of the coronavirus.
Governor Ron DeSantis gave the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely after being closed because of the coronavirus.
Minnesota nurse union president details 'real and devastating' impact of COVID-19
Mary Turner, the president of the Minnesota Nurses Association, gave an emotional speech during Minnesota's COVID-19 briefing to describe the impact the virus has had on patients and their family members.
Mary Turner, the president of the Minnesota Nurses Association, gave an emotional speech during Minnesota's COVID-19 briefing to describe the impact the virus has had on patients and their family members.
Chicago Police Department announces 27 new COVID-19 cases
Chicago police announced Friday 27 more confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the total number of cases in the department to 288.
Chicago police announced Friday 27 more confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the total number of cases in the department to 288.
Chicago moms start program to help high school seniors
A group of Chicago moms are trying to help local high school seniors re-capture the excitement of their final year, even though it's been ripped away.
A group of Chicago moms are trying to help local high school seniors re-capture the excitement of their final year, even though it's been ripped away.
4 residents of Lincoln Park nursing home die of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is having devastating effects on nursing homes around the country and in Chicago.
The COVID-19 pandemic is having devastating effects on nursing homes around the country and in Chicago.
State, city leaders tour McCormick Place as it accepts first COVID-19 patients
Chicago and state leaders on Friday had the chance to see the work being done at McCormick Place, as the nation's largest back-up field hospital is now treating COVID-19 patients.
Chicago and state leaders on Friday had the chance to see the work being done at McCormick Place, as the nation's largest back-up field hospital is now treating COVID-19 patients.
81-year-old coronavirus patient emerges victorious, now recovering
An 81-year-old coronavirus patient was greeted by a sea of enthusiastic claps and cheers from nurses and physicians after emerging victorious from Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo Monday.
An 81-year-old coronavirus patient was greeted by a sea of enthusiastic claps and cheers from nurses and physicians after emerging victorious from Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo Monday.
Amazon workers call for ‘virtual walk out’ in response to firings and working conditions amid pandemic
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
Medical examiner confirms 71 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing total to 855
The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed 71 more coronavirus-related deaths Friday, raising the county’s total to 855.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed 71 more coronavirus-related deaths Friday, raising the county’s total to 855.
Married for 70 years but separated by COVID-19, Mich. couple dies just hours apart
Lester and Lillian Shindler, a couple from West Bloomfield, Mich. separated after 70 years of marriage due to the pandemic, died within hours of each other.
Lester and Lillian Shindler, a couple from West Bloomfield, Mich. separated after 70 years of marriage due to the pandemic, died within hours of each other.
Live Nation reportedly rolling out concert ticket refund program amid coronavirus cancellations
Live Nation is reportedly preparing to roll out a full ticket refund program for fans with tickets to shows cancelled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Live Nation is reportedly preparing to roll out a full ticket refund program for fans with tickets to shows cancelled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Senators urge anti-bias police training over mask fears
Democratic lawmakers want police departments to be vigilant about any racially biased policing during the coronavirus pandemic, as people in communities of color express fears of being profiled while wearing masks or other face coverings in public.
Democratic lawmakers want police departments to be vigilant about any racially biased policing during the coronavirus pandemic, as people in communities of color express fears of being profiled while wearing masks or other face coverings in public.
Study: Remdesivir prevented disease progression in monkeys with COVID-19
The National Institutes of Health noted that the findings should not be considered clinical advice.
The National Institutes of Health noted that the findings should not be considered clinical advice.
Global coronavirus death toll tops 150,000, according to Johns Hopkins
More than 150,000 people across the globe have died from the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19 — according to the most recent data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
More than 150,000 people across the globe have died from the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19 — according to the most recent data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
'LIBERATE!' Trump goads states to lift coronavirus restrictions
One day after laying out a roadmap for gradually reviving economic activity, President Donald Trump urged his supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors Friday, in effect encouraging protests against the stay-at-home restrictions against the coronavirus.
One day after laying out a roadmap for gradually reviving economic activity, President Donald Trump urged his supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors Friday, in effect encouraging protests against the stay-at-home restrictions against the coronavirus.
Researchers developing app that can detect COVID-19 based off the sound of your cough
Researchers are working on an app that could potentially detect COVID-19 in a user based on the sound of their cough.
Researchers are working on an app that could potentially detect COVID-19 in a user based on the sound of their cough.
Illinois announces 1,842 new COVID-19 cases; largest single-day jump in cases so far
Illinois health officials on Friday announced another 1,842 new cases of the coronavirus and an additional 62 deaths within the state.
Illinois health officials on Friday announced another 1,842 new cases of the coronavirus and an additional 62 deaths within the state.
John Krasinski to deejay a virtual prom for class of 2020 students amid coronavirus pandemic
The star of "The Office" announced on Thursday he'd be deejaying the virtual prom.
The star of "The Office" announced on Thursday he'd be deejaying the virtual prom.
Illinois schools closed for rest of academic year due to COVID-19
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Friday that "in-person" learning at schools across the state is officially suspended for the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Friday that "in-person" learning at schools across the state is officially suspended for the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus outbreak.