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.

TMZ: Tyler Perry gives $21K tip to Atlanta restaurant servers

Tyler Perry has been picking up food from the restaurant during the coronavirus pandemic and decided to leave the servers a way more than 20% tip.

2 Dolton police officers test positive for COVID-19

Two officers of the Dolton Police Department have tested positive for COVID-19, the south suburb announced Monday.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care unit of hospital after coronavirus symptoms worsen

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests

Dow pops over 1,600 points on coronavirus slowdown, new stimulus hopes

The number of new cases over the weekend in New York City, the U.S.’s epicenter for the virus, rose by 30.4 percent versus last week, down from a 46.1 percent jump the week prior.

Illinois ethics recommendations deadline missed because of COVID-19

The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform was formed last fall after several federal indictments for bribery and more hit sitting legislators.

Police: Cashier sprayed in eyes with Lysol by customer angry about purchase limit

Police in Massachusetts are asking for the public's help to identify a woman accused of spraying Lysol in a cashier's eyes after being told of a purchase limit.