Chicago police officer dies from COVID-19
At least 60 members of the department have contracted the disease.
At least 60 members of the department have contracted the disease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cook County medical examiner confirms 23 more COVID-19 deaths, raising toll to 94
The Cook County medical examiner’s office Wednesday confirmed 23 more deaths from COVID-19, raising the county’s toll to 94.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office Wednesday confirmed 23 more deaths from COVID-19, raising the county’s toll to 94.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Durbin on Illinois' fight against COVID-19: 'Profits be damned!'
Senator Dick Durbin, who speaks often with Governor JB Pritzker, told cable TV an infuriating anecdote about Illinois’ battle to obtain medical supplies.
Senator Dick Durbin, who speaks often with Governor JB Pritzker, told cable TV an infuriating anecdote about Illinois’ battle to obtain medical supplies.
'Light the Night' for healthcare workers prevalent in Andersonville
Thousands of people Wednesday night in Chicago and across the country put candles and lights in their windows and on their front porches.
Thousands of people Wednesday night in Chicago and across the country put candles and lights in their windows and on their front porches.
11 Lake County nursing homes reporting cases of COVID-19
Nearly a dozen nursing homes and long-term care facilities in Lake County are reporting coronavirus cases.
Nearly a dozen nursing homes and long-term care facilities in Lake County are reporting coronavirus cases.
Local family grieving after 72-year-old woman dies due to COVID-19
In Chicago, the medical examiner is looking for more storage capacity, just in case. This the same day we are seeing the largest number of deaths reported in a single day.
In Chicago, the medical examiner is looking for more storage capacity, just in case. This the same day we are seeing the largest number of deaths reported in a single day.
Costco to limit number of people in stores
Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.
Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.
‘How to make toilet paper’ search spiked 1,300 percent on Google amid COVID-19 pandemic
Google said there has been a spike in people searching for “how to make toilet paper.”
Google said there has been a spike in people searching for “how to make toilet paper.”
167 inmates at Cook County Jail confirmed positive for COVID-19
The Cook County sheriff’s office announced Wednesday that 26 more detainees at Cook County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19, raising the number of confirmed cases among detainees to 167.
The Cook County sheriff’s office announced Wednesday that 26 more detainees at Cook County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19, raising the number of confirmed cases among detainees to 167.
Fountains of Wayne musician Adam Schlesinger dies of COVID-19
Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.
Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.
Health leaders now recommend people wear a mask to combat COVID-19
Leading health experts now recommend people wear a mask when they must leave the house to help combat COVID-19.
Leading health experts now recommend people wear a mask when they must leave the house to help combat COVID-19.