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.
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.