Fraternity suspended for violating in-person activities ban
Southern Illinois University has suspended the Delta Chi fraternity for violating the chancellor’s order banning in-person activities to slow the spread of the COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday.
Southern Illinois University has suspended the Delta Chi fraternity for violating the chancellor’s order banning in-person activities to slow the spread of the COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday.
CPS to distribute electronic devices to students amid COVID-19 outbreak
Chicago Public Schools will distribute 100,000 electronic devices for students to use at home as the district implements a remote learning plan, officials announced Monday.
Chicago Public Schools will distribute 100,000 electronic devices for students to use at home as the district implements a remote learning plan, officials announced Monday.
Trump: 'Very painful 2 weeks' ahead as White House projects 100K to 240K total US deaths from COVID-19
The president remarked on the developments on Tuesday.
The president remarked on the developments on Tuesday.
6th chief judge’s office employee tests positive for coronavirus
The office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Wednesday that another employee has tested positive for COVID-19, raising the tally of confirmed cases within that office to six.
The office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Wednesday that another employee has tested positive for COVID-19, raising the tally of confirmed cases within that office to six.
DUI driver claiming to have COVID-19 spits on officers after crashing with kids in car: prosecutors
Waldemar Montalvo, Jr., faces felony counts of aggravated DUI and aggravated assault of a police officer, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Waldemar Montalvo, Jr., faces felony counts of aggravated DUI and aggravated assault of a police officer, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Woman, 86, dies after knocked to ground at hospital for violating COVID-19 social distancing: report
An 86-year-old woman in a Brooklyn hospital died Saturday after being assaulted by another patient for allegedly breaking social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report.
An 86-year-old woman in a Brooklyn hospital died Saturday after being assaulted by another patient for allegedly breaking social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report.
USS Theodore Roosevelt commander: Crew needs to be isolated after 200 positive coronavirus tests
In a desperate plea for help, the commanding officer of the deployed aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt says his entire crew of roughly 5,000 sailors needs to be isolated after up to 200 onboard have tested positive for coronavirus.
In a desperate plea for help, the commanding officer of the deployed aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt says his entire crew of roughly 5,000 sailors needs to be isolated after up to 200 onboard have tested positive for coronavirus.
Skokie couple with COVID-19 dies hours apart
A married couple who emigrated from Ukraine more than two decades ago died of the coronavirus only hours apart over the weekend.
A married couple who emigrated from Ukraine more than two decades ago died of the coronavirus only hours apart over the weekend.
Dow, S&P 500 post worst March since the Great Depression
The Dow, which through Monday had fallen almost 22 percent this year, was on track for its biggest quarterly decline since 1987.
The Dow, which through Monday had fallen almost 22 percent this year, was on track for its biggest quarterly decline since 1987.
937 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois
Dr. Ngozi Ezike from the Department of Public Health announces the latest cases from COVID-19 in Illinois, including 26 deaths.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike from the Department of Public Health announces the latest cases from COVID-19 in Illinois, including 26 deaths.
Lightfoot pledges 'full power' of Chicago to flatten COVID-19 curve
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she fully supports Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to extend Illinois' 'stay-at-home' order and says she pledges the "full power" of the city government to combat the pandemic.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she fully supports Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to extend Illinois' 'stay-at-home' order and says she pledges the "full power" of the city government to combat the pandemic.
Pritzker extends 'stay at home' order for Illinois residents through April 30
Governor JB Pritzker has extended his “stay at home” order for Illinois residents through April 30 because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Governor JB Pritzker has extended his “stay at home” order for Illinois residents through April 30 because of the coronavirus outbreak.
5,994 COVID-19 cases in Illinois as death toll reaches 99
The amount of COVID-19 cases in Illinois has now reached 5,994 and the total death count is 99, officials said Tuesday.
The amount of COVID-19 cases in Illinois has now reached 5,994 and the total death count is 99, officials said Tuesday.
‘I burst into tears’: State trooper gives cardiologist N95 masks instead of speeding ticket
“This complete stranger... shared his precious masks with me, without my even asking,” Sarosh Ashraf Janjua wrote on Facebook.
“This complete stranger... shared his precious masks with me, without my even asking,” Sarosh Ashraf Janjua wrote on Facebook.
6 cases of COVID-19 reported at City Colleges of Chicago
These cases include two members from Harold Washington College, two members from Malcolm X College, a member from Daley College, and a member from Truman College.
These cases include two members from Harold Washington College, two members from Malcolm X College, a member from Daley College, and a member from Truman College.
Man faces assault charges after coughing on FBI agents
A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly coughing on FBI agents while claiming to have COVID-19, and with lying to them about a stash of surgical masks, medical gowns, and other medical supplies.
A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly coughing on FBI agents while claiming to have COVID-19, and with lying to them about a stash of surgical masks, medical gowns, and other medical supplies.
Chicago adds hotels for first responders amid coronavirus outbreak
Lightfoot said the city will foot the costs for first responders including Chicago’s police, firefighters or paramedics who want to use the downtown hotel rooms rather than returning to their own homes.
Lightfoot said the city will foot the costs for first responders including Chicago’s police, firefighters or paramedics who want to use the downtown hotel rooms rather than returning to their own homes.
13-year-old shot dead; Kenyan police enforcing coronavirus curfew blamed
The bullet struck the 13-year-old as he stood on the balcony of his family’s home with other children. Below, police officers moved through the crowded neighborhood, enforcing Kenya’s new coronavirus curfew.
The bullet struck the 13-year-old as he stood on the balcony of his family’s home with other children. Below, police officers moved through the crowded neighborhood, enforcing Kenya’s new coronavirus curfew.
Coronavirus could be airborne, study suggests
It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air, a new study released over the weekend suggests.
It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air, a new study released over the weekend suggests.
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo tests positive for coronavirus
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.