CTA bus driver explains what it's like to be an essential worker amid pandemic
We are getting a first-hand look at the effects of the coronavirus on one of the city's essential workers.
We are getting a first-hand look at the effects of the coronavirus on one of the city's essential workers.
African Americans comprise 64% of COVID-19 deaths in Chicago
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that another 74 people have died from the coronavirus, bringing the statewide death toll to 868. An estimated 64-percent of these victims are African American.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that another 74 people have died from the coronavirus, bringing the statewide death toll to 868. An estimated 64-percent of these victims are African American.
1,900 meals donated to CPD amid coronavirus pandemic
A Chicago alderman partnered with local businesses to show appreciation for the valuable work Chicago police are doing during the pandemic.
A Chicago alderman partnered with local businesses to show appreciation for the valuable work Chicago police are doing during the pandemic.
CPS parents voice concerns over remote learning struggles
Parents were lined up at Richardson Middle School Tuesday to pick up laptops so their children can finally learn from home.
Parents were lined up at Richardson Middle School Tuesday to pick up laptops so their children can finally learn from home.
COVID-19 deaths may be higher than reported
In Chicago, experts say that COVID-19 and the economic despair it's causing are killing many more people than we realize.
In Chicago, experts say that COVID-19 and the economic despair it's causing are killing many more people than we realize.
Sheriff: Drug suspect committed murder 1 day after being released from jail in coronavirus purge
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
Drug commonly used for lice & parasitic infections could potentially treat COVID-19, researchers say
Researchers at an Australian university found that an anti-parasitic drug was able to eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the disease that creates COVID-19, within 48 hours.
Researchers at an Australian university found that an anti-parasitic drug was able to eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the disease that creates COVID-19, within 48 hours.
Illinois COVID-19 response price tag $174 million, records show
Illinois has paid $174 million for medicine and protective equipment to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the past month, according to data released Tuesday.
Illinois has paid $174 million for medicine and protective equipment to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the past month, according to data released Tuesday.
Nearly 40 immigrant children at Chicago-area shelters have COVID-19
Dozens of immigrant children in U.S. custody and living in three Chicago-area shelters have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Tuesday.
Dozens of immigrant children in U.S. custody and living in three Chicago-area shelters have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Tuesday.
New Trump panel to explore path to reopening US economy
Another team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing. Its mission is another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy.
Another team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing. Its mission is another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy.
Trump reverses course on power to 'reopen' states amid virus
Democratic and Republican governors sounded alarm about a federal power grab a day after Trump asserted he had the ultimate say on when and how to reopen the economy.
Democratic and Republican governors sounded alarm about a federal power grab a day after Trump asserted he had the ultimate say on when and how to reopen the economy.
President Trump announces partnership to make 60,000 ventilators available to COVID-19 patients
The president said that the partnership will enable hospitals to lend unused ventilators to other hospitals with more pressing needs.
The president said that the partnership will enable hospitals to lend unused ventilators to other hospitals with more pressing needs.
94 members of Chicago Fire Department have tested positive for COVID-19
At least 94 employees of the Chicago Fire Department have tested positive for the coronavirus, the department reported Tuesday.
At least 94 employees of the Chicago Fire Department have tested positive for the coronavirus, the department reported Tuesday.
Coronavirus relief checks won’t have to be repaid, feds say
In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.
In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.
Stranger helps stranded Irving nurse get to work: ‘This man literally handed me the keys to his Prius’
During the outbreak, nurses are working long hours and caring for the sick. But sometimes, they need help too.
During the outbreak, nurses are working long hours and caring for the sick. But sometimes, they need help too.
2 detainees, employee at Cook County juvenile detention center test positive for COVID-19
The Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Tuesday that two detainees and an employee at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Tuesday that two detainees and an employee at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19.
President Donald Trump announces immediate halt of funding to World Health Organization
President Trump announced the halt of funding on Tuesday.
President Trump announced the halt of funding on Tuesday.
Man says goodbye to his dying wife on FaceTime due to new COVID-19 visitation policies
Another heartbreaking impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a man says he couldn't be next to his wife as she passed away Sunday morning at the hospital.
Another heartbreaking impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a man says he couldn't be next to his wife as she passed away Sunday morning at the hospital.
Pritzker shares positive COVID-19 news with Illinois residents: 'We are, in fact, bending the curve'
Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday confirmed that Illinois is “bending the curve” in its fight against COVID-19, providing residents with some much needed hope.
Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday confirmed that Illinois is “bending the curve” in its fight against COVID-19, providing residents with some much needed hope.
US coronavirus deaths top 25,000, according to Johns Hopkins
Across the world, there have been more than 125,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Across the world, there have been more than 125,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19.