Breast cancer treatment during COVID-19 pandemic
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Breast cancer screenings are being postponed during this COVID-19 crisis. So what does this mean for women who have concerns or are in the middle of treatment? Dr. Andrea Madrigrano from Rush University Medicine answers some of these questions.

Indiana reports 13 more coronavirus deaths, total now at 78

Indiana’s number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, grew by 474, to 3,039 following corrections to the previous day’s total.

Class action lawsuit calls on Pritzker to release prisoners at risk of COVID-19

A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in Chicago seeks an order directing state officials “to drastically reduce Illinois’s prison population” on grounds that hundreds of inmates are particularly vulnerable to catching and dying from the coronavirus.

Residents of city in Texas face $1K fine for not covering nose, mouth in public

Starting April 2 in Laredo, everyone over the age of 5 years old must wear a mask or some other form of covering over their mouth and face in certain public spaces.

Grandfather walks four miles just to see newborn granddaughter through glass door

Coronavirus isn't stopping this grandfather from Michigan from walking four miles to see his newborn granddaughter, even if it's through a glass door.

Portable sinks being placed around Atlanta so homeless can wash hands

A local non-profit is helping members of the homeless community protect themselves by placing portable washing stations throughout metro Atlanta.

New England Patriots send plane to China, get 1.2 million N95 masks for Massachusetts: reports

Patriots team owner Robert Kraft sent the organization’s private plane to China to pick up much-needed protective equipment for medical workers in the state, according to multiple reports.

US unemployment claims hit record 6.6 million amid coronavirus outbreak

More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.

Aurora extends emergency declaration to May 15

The emergency declaration includes closures of City Hall and all other city properties, including parks, playgrounds, museums, the golf course and the zoo.

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic is in coronavirus isolation in jail, husband Dillon Passage says

Dillon Passage, the husband of Joseph Maldonado-Passage, revealed on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show that Maldonado-Passage has entered "a COVID-19 isolation" amid serving his 22-year sentence.

Mariano's looking to hire hundreds during COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has many of us distancing ourselves from shopping, leading to a hiring blitz at one grocery store chain.

#PandemicPals connects seniors with outside world during COVID-19 outbreak

Many letters, cards, and drawings are pouring into Trinity Services, a group home and social service provider for about 1,000 disabled Illinois residents who have been isolated and disconnected by the COVID-19 shutdown.

Beloved Niles veterinarian dies from COVID-19

A veterinarian who devoted himself to helping animals in need is one of the latest victims of coronavirus.

Dr. Anthony Fauci under increased security after receiving threats: report

The nation's top infectious disease expert is under increased security tonight after receiving threats, according to The Washington Post.

Tampa megachurch pastor cancels Sunday services, says he fears for congregation's safety

The embattled Tampa megachurch pastor who was arrested Monday after leading packed church services the day before -- despite social distancing orders from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office -- says he is canceling this coming Sunday's services.