First Chicago firefighter to die of COVID-19 laid to rest Monday
A Chicago firefighter who was the first in the department to die of COVID-19 was laid to rest Monday on the Northwest Side, and hundreds came to pay their respects from a safe distance.
A Chicago firefighter who was the first in the department to die of COVID-19 was laid to rest Monday on the Northwest Side, and hundreds came to pay their respects from a safe distance.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 approach 2 million worldwide
The death toll in populous states such as Florida and Pennsylvania was on par with some individual counties outside New York City.
The death toll in populous states such as Florida and Pennsylvania was on par with some individual counties outside New York City.
Nonprofit aims to revive restaurant jobs while providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines
Off Their Plate, a nonprofit organization with the aim of reviving restaurant jobs and providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, launched this week in Chicago.
Off Their Plate, a nonprofit organization with the aim of reviving restaurant jobs and providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, launched this week in Chicago.
93-year-old Pennsylvania woman's viral coronavirus plea for more beer answered by Coors Light
A 93-year-old woman from Pennsylvania used the powers of the internet to keep a stock of beer while doing her part to “flatten the curve” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A 93-year-old woman from Pennsylvania used the powers of the internet to keep a stock of beer while doing her part to “flatten the curve” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Most COVID-19 stimulus deposits to be received by Wednesday, Mnuchin says
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
Jacqueline Cruz, mother of Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns, dies of COVID-19 complications
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that Jacqueline Cruz, the mother of star Karl-Anthony Towns, has died from complications due to Coronavirus.
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that Jacqueline Cruz, the mother of star Karl-Anthony Towns, has died from complications due to Coronavirus.
Republicans, Pritzker spar over Illinois unemployment system overload
House Republicans said Monday that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not done enough to help idled workers struggling to pay the rent.
House Republicans said Monday that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not done enough to help idled workers struggling to pay the rent.
Coronavirus rates stabilizing, parts of US may be able to open in next few weeks: CDC
Social distancing efforts have been making a difference in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Social distancing efforts have been making a difference in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Judge orders McHenry County Health Department to turn over COVID-19 patient data to first responders
A judge has ordered the McHenry County Health Department to disclose names of people infected with COVID-19 to first responders in the northwest suburbs, the McHenry County state’s attorney’s office announced Monday.
A judge has ordered the McHenry County Health Department to disclose names of people infected with COVID-19 to first responders in the northwest suburbs, the McHenry County state’s attorney’s office announced Monday.
1 more chief judge's office employee tests positive for the coronavirus
The Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Monday that another employee tested positive for COVID-19, raising the number of positive cases in that office to 15.
The Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Monday that another employee tested positive for COVID-19, raising the number of positive cases in that office to 15.
Election officials notifying Chicago voters of possible COVID-19 exposure
Hundreds of Chicago voters who went to the polls in last month’s primary were being notified of possible exposure to COVID-19, including from a site where a poll worker later developed symptoms and died, election officials said Monday.
Hundreds of Chicago voters who went to the polls in last month’s primary were being notified of possible exposure to COVID-19, including from a site where a poll worker later developed symptoms and died, election officials said Monday.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot predicts stay-at-home order will extend into May
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she believes the stay-at-home order issued by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will extend past April 30 and into May.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she believes the stay-at-home order issued by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will extend past April 30 and into May.
3rd Cook County inmate dies after positive test for coronavirus
A third inmate at a Chicago jail under court order to reduce the spread of the coronavirus died after testing positive for COVID-19, officials said.
A third inmate at a Chicago jail under court order to reduce the spread of the coronavirus died after testing positive for COVID-19, officials said.
Illinois coronavirus cases now top 22,000; total number of deaths 794
Illinois health officials on Monday announced 1,173 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 22,025.
Illinois health officials on Monday announced 1,173 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 22,025.
CDC study suggests coronavirus can travel 13 feet in air and live on shoes
The virus was found present on the floor in a hospital in China and on the soles of healthcare professionals, according to the study.
The virus was found present on the floor in a hospital in China and on the soles of healthcare professionals, according to the study.
How to stay emotionally stable during Illinois' stay-at-home order
Elizabeth Lombardo joins us via Skype to talk about positive tactics to maintain your emotional stability during this time of crisis.
Elizabeth Lombardo joins us via Skype to talk about positive tactics to maintain your emotional stability during this time of crisis.
Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Indiana reaches 350 deaths from coronavirus outbreak
The latest deaths added to the state’s tally occurred between Friday and Sunday but represent a slowdown in fatalities since Indiana recorded at least 17 daily deaths for 10 straight days through Thursday.
The latest deaths added to the state’s tally occurred between Friday and Sunday but represent a slowdown in fatalities since Indiana recorded at least 17 daily deaths for 10 straight days through Thursday.
President Trump says he’ll decide on easing guidelines, not governors
President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation’s social distancing guidelines as he grows anxious to reopen the coronavirus-stricken country as soon as possible.
President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation’s social distancing guidelines as he grows anxious to reopen the coronavirus-stricken country as soon as possible.
Matthew McConaughey, wife Camila donate 80K face masks to first-responders
The couple dropped off some of the masks Friday at the Austin Fire Department.
The couple dropped off some of the masks Friday at the Austin Fire Department.