Mayor Lightfoot order gives immigrants access to city's virus relief

Immigrants who do not have legal status in the U.S. are excluded from the $2 trillion federal relief package approved by Congress.

34 more COVID-19 deaths in Indiana, death toll rises to 173

Thirty-four more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, boosting the state’s death toll during the pandemic to 173 as its confirmed coronavirus cases surged past 5,000, state health officials said Tuesday.

MLB discussing playing all games in Phoenix, Arizona amid coronavirus

Arizona’s advantage is 10 spring training ballparks plus the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field all within about 50 miles. Florida’s spring training ballparks are spread by as much as 220 miles.

Matthew McConaughey plays virtual bingo with Texas senior living facility residents in quarantine

Actor Matthew McConaughey joined a group of seniors from The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living community in Round Rock, Texas, on Friday, April 3, in a game of “virtual bingo” over a group video call.

Nurse talks about going viral with video on the spread of germs
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Molly Lixey joins us via Skype to talk about her viral video that encourages people to be extra vigilant when it comes to coronavirus cleanliness.

Cook County medical examiner’s office confirms 35 more COVID-19 deaths

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday outlined plans after an analysis found African Americans are disproportionately more likely to die of COVID-19.

New York City considering temporary burials of coronavirus victims

New York City is considering temporarily burying coronavirus victims to relieve some of the pressure on the system due to large numbers of deaths.

Pritzker signs executive order allowing prisoner furloughs

Illinois inmates who meet the medical criteria may be granted furloughs to minimize the spread of coronavirus in state prisons, under an executive order signed Monday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Mayor Lightfoot defends haircut during COVID-19 crisis

A photo surfaced of the mayor with a hairdresser, but she appeared to ignore social distancing efforts, standing right next to them for the picture.

Trump, Pritzker trade war of words over protective gear

As the battle against COVID-19 ramps up this week and Illinois residents are encouraged to stay inside, especially on Tuesday when 70s are in the forecast, the battle between President Donald Trump and Governor JB Pritzker is also heating up.

Lightfoot: Virus deaths in black community 'devastating'

Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city is launching a health campaign focused on black and brown communities.

Hospital staff cheers as mom leaves hospital after beating COVID-19

A mother of five was cheered on by hospital staff as she left Staten Island University Hospital following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.