3rd Chicago police officer dies of the coronavirus

Another officer of the Chicago Police Department has died of COVID-19, the department announced Friday.

Lightfoot, Brown announce death of 3rd CPD officer to COVID-19
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot is joined by CPD Supt. David Brown and FOP President Kevin Graham to announce the death of a third Chicago police officer to the coronavirus.

Keeping infants and young children safe from COVID-19
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Dr. Michael Cappello from Advocate Children's Hospital explains why you should not put face masks on babies.

With 42 new deaths, Indiana’s pandemic death toll tops 500

​​​​​​​Indiana’s death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has topped 500 and its confirmed cases of COVID-19 has swept past 10,000, state health officials said Friday.

19th employee contracts COVID-19 at Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office

The person has been self-quarantined at home and is monitoring themselves for any coronavirus symptoms over the next 14 days, the statement said.

American Flag projected onto Matterhorn in Swiss Alps in show of coronavirus solidarity

A projection of the Stars and Stripes lit up the face of the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps in a show of solidarity with the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday night.

Bus mechanic becomes 3rd CTA employee to die of coronavirus

A CTA bus mechanic with COVID-19 is the third employee to die from the virus, the transit agency announced Thursday.

Chicago businesses turn to raffle to survive coronavirus pandemic

A South Side deli owner has cooked up a creative way to help nearly three dozen Mount Greenwood businesses survive the pandemic. They are forming their own lottery.

Tests prioritized as COVID-19 deaths in Illinois pass 1,000

Illinois officials on Thursday reported the deadliest 24 hours in the state since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and said new supplies would allow for more testing, which is essential for stopping the spread of the virus.