South Side parks shut down after young people continue to gather at them

Chicago's liquor store curfew began Thursday to try and cut down on the COVID-19 spread, and it's not the only action city leaders are taking to get people to stay home.

Judge orders Cook County Jail to do more to halt spread of COVID-19

A federal judge in Chicago Thursday ordered one of the nation’s largest jails to take prompt action to stem the potentially catastrophic spread of the coronavirus.

Georgia man says controversial malaria drug helped him beat COVID-19

There is no approved treatment for the novel coronavirus sickening tens of thousands of Americans. But, a Rex, Georgia, 67-year-old says a controversial malaria drug helped him fight off complications of COVID-19. It is a drug that comes with both hype and questions.

ICU nurse describes long nights fighting COVID-19

“I’ve never seen a volume like this.” Those are the words of an Atlanta ICU nurse working long shifts to treat COVID-19 patients.

Trump vows coronavirus-wrecked economy will 'bounce' back despite record jobless numbers

President Trump on Thursday predicted a "big bounce" as he argued the U.S. economy will recover quickly from the massive hit it has taken because of the coronavirus pandemic -- despite 16.8 million Americans losing their jobs in just the last three weeks.

Family of Cook County Jail detainee who died of COVID-19 sues sheriff, county

A federal lawsuit filed by the family of the first detainee at Cook County Jail to die from complications of COVID-19 alleges the county violated his constitutional rights by shackling him to a bed while he was battling the virus.

COVID-19 prompts new funeral protocol for Chicago officer who died from virus

A funeral for the first Chicago Police officer to die from complications of the coronavirus on Thursday looked unlike any funeral for a city officer in memory.

Empty animal kennels at animal shelter a welcome sight amid COVID-19 pandemic

Some PAW-sitive news to report. Staff at the Riverside County Animal Services adoption center gleefully showed off their empty facility -- a welcome sight amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jobless claims up again in Illinois; 200,000 another new record

Unemployment claims in Illinois jumped nearly 13% last week, with 201,041 new claims largely attributable to the spread of the coronavirus.

1 more chief judge's office employee tests positive for COVID-19

The office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Thursday another employee has tested positive for the cornavirus, raising the number of confirmed cases in that office to 14.

Dr. Fauci on US after coronavirus: No shaking hands ‘ever again’

Americans would be smart to carry some lessons with them into the future after the nation’s coronavirus crisis is over, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Stocks surge on Fed's $2.3T stimulus

The Fed's initiative undergirds government efforts to combat fallout from the economic shutdown imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Record 16.8 million have sought US jobless aid since virus

More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.