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.

Cook County Jail detainee dies of COVID-19

A detainee at Cook County Jail has died of COVID-19, the sheriff’s office announced Monday, marking the first death of a detainee at the jail from the coronavirus.

US coronavirus death toll tops 10,000, according to Johns Hopkins data

More than 10,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, according to data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules governor cannot delay primary amid pandemic

While several states had scheduled primaries in recent weeks, Wisconsin is alone in moving ahead with in-person voting in the midst of the pandemic.

Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak

The former vice president shared suggestions on the COVID-19 pandemic to President Donald Trump in the call, according to the Biden campaign.

Newborn dies after coronavirus-positive mom goes into preterm labor

A 1-day-old baby in Louisiana died on Monday after the child’s mother was admitted to the hospital last week with novel coronavirus symptoms and went into preterm labor.

Indoor humidity may slow coronavirus spread, Yale scientists say

Researchers at Yale say that we may get some respite from the coronavirus pandemic as we move into spring, although this depends on how indoor environments adapt.

Tiger’s coronavirus case sparks new warnings for pet owners

Social distancing from Fido? You better believe it. Top veterinary experts are making startling new recommendations after more than half a dozen large cats came down with COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo in New York. A 4-year-old female Malayan Tiger named Nadia, was the first animal in the United States to test positive for the virus, and the first tiger in the world to contract it.

16-year-old detainee contracts COVID-19 at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center

A 16-year-old detainee of the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center has contracted COVID-19 — the first resident of the jail to test positive for the disease.