Governor Pritzker fights COVID-19 from Chicago, and downstate notices
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has spent countless hours plotting and planning strategy in the state’s race against the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who live in central and southern Illinois have noticed he’s done it almost exclusively from Chicago.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has spent countless hours plotting and planning strategy in the state’s race against the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who live in central and southern Illinois have noticed he’s done it almost exclusively from Chicago.
Pritzker and leaders of 6 Midwest states partner on reopening the economy
Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.
Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.
Illinois COVID-19 death toll surpasses 1k with largest single-day jump in deaths so far
There are another 125 deaths from the disease in Illinois in the last 24 hours, according to officials. The state’s death toll is now 1,073 people.
There are another 125 deaths from the disease in Illinois in the last 24 hours, according to officials. The state’s death toll is now 1,073 people.
Despite stay-at-home order, hundreds gather to watch cars turn doughnuts in California, troopers say
Troopers in California broke up a gathering where hundreds of people watched drivers turn doughnuts in a Sacramento street on April 12.
Troopers in California broke up a gathering where hundreds of people watched drivers turn doughnuts in a Sacramento street on April 12.
Wisconsin governor extends Safer at Home order until May 26, closes schools for remainder of school year
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, April 16 directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26—or until a superseding order is issued.
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, April 16 directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26—or until a superseding order is issued.
Indiana virus deaths near 500 as job losses keep rising
Indiana’s number of coronavirus-related deaths in one month has tripled the state’s typical level of flu deaths over a seven-month period.
Indiana’s number of coronavirus-related deaths in one month has tripled the state’s typical level of flu deaths over a seven-month period.
Scam text message says you've come in contact with someone with coronavirus
"The virus is not the only invisible enemy. Be vigilant against all threats!"
"The virus is not the only invisible enemy. Be vigilant against all threats!"
Helping people with disabilities cope during the COVID-19 outbreak
Tony Russo, owner of LifeSpeed Behavioral Support Services, talks about how his business is working to comfort and empower individuals with disabilities amid the pandemic. For more info, visit www.uptolifespeed.com.
Tony Russo, owner of LifeSpeed Behavioral Support Services, talks about how his business is working to comfort and empower individuals with disabilities amid the pandemic. For more info, visit www.uptolifespeed.com.
WHO found no evidence coronavirus started in lab, China says
China's foreign ministry Thursday told reporters the World Health Organization has said there is no evidence the coronavirus outbreak came from a laboratory, according to a report.
China's foreign ministry Thursday told reporters the World Health Organization has said there is no evidence the coronavirus outbreak came from a laboratory, according to a report.
Good Vibes: Thursday, April 16
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!
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!
Doctor claims that as many as 8 in 10 sick children in NYC may have coronavirus
According to one pediatrician, as many as 8 in 10 children currently sick in New York City likely have coronavirus.
According to one pediatrician, as many as 8 in 10 children currently sick in New York City likely have coronavirus.
Illinois jobless claims down 30%, 654,000 filed since March
Another 141,049 people in Illinois filed for unemployment last week, the third of an unprecedented period of jobless claims, although the number represented a 30% drop from the previous record-setting week.
Another 141,049 people in Illinois filed for unemployment last week, the third of an unprecedented period of jobless claims, although the number represented a 30% drop from the previous record-setting week.
Small business loan program runs out of money, no longer accepting applications
A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.
A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
Unemployment claims jumped by 5.25M last week as coronavirus job carnage continues
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
Coronavirus stimulus checks reportedly get sent to dead people
“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.
“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.
Cook County passes 700 coronavirus deaths as medical examiner confirms 60 more fatal cases
Among the 60 newly confirmed deaths is a 108-year-old Evergreen Park man who died of pneumonia due to a COVID-19 infection.
Among the 60 newly confirmed deaths is a 108-year-old Evergreen Park man who died of pneumonia due to a COVID-19 infection.
More clinics across Illinois now offering rapid COVID-19 testing
Quick COVID-19 tests are now more readily available in the Chicago area, even if you are not working on the front lines of this crisis, and testing at one urgent care chain has yielded some interesting results.
Quick COVID-19 tests are now more readily available in the Chicago area, even if you are not working on the front lines of this crisis, and testing at one urgent care chain has yielded some interesting results.
Lincoln Park residents want iron plant closed
It’s been in business for nearly 100 years, but now some North Side residents are demanding the city shut down a metal recycling business.
It’s been in business for nearly 100 years, but now some North Side residents are demanding the city shut down a metal recycling business.
Skokie mask mandate due to COVID-19 begins Thursday
There's no statewide mask order, but some Illinois towns are making their own, requiring people to wear masks in public or stay home.
There's no statewide mask order, but some Illinois towns are making their own, requiring people to wear masks in public or stay home.