Medical examiner confirms eight more COVID-19 deaths in Cook County
Three people died from the coronavirus Friday, the medical examiner’s office said.
Three people died from the coronavirus Friday, the medical examiner’s office said.
12 nurses at UIC hospital contract COVID-19; union blames lack of protective equipment
The nurses say they live with a daily fear of running out of a lack of masks, gowns, gloves or goggles.
The nurses say they live with a daily fear of running out of a lack of masks, gowns, gloves or goggles.
Pharmacy technician, 25, dies after contracting COVID-19; reportedly had no underlying health conditions
A 25-year-old pharmacy technician has reportedly died after contracting novel coronavirus, according to Riverside County health officials.
A 25-year-old pharmacy technician has reportedly died after contracting novel coronavirus, according to Riverside County health officials.
Elderly Tampa couple separated while assisted living facility locked down due to COVID-19
Betty and Steve Sanchez have been together for more than 50 years. But with assisted living facilities across the country on lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this has been the longest the couple has ever been apart.
Betty and Steve Sanchez have been together for more than 50 years. But with assisted living facilities across the country on lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this has been the longest the couple has ever been apart.
For Loyola’s Sister Jean, pandemic is uncharted territory
The coronavirus pandemic has brought big chunks of the world to a near standstill.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought big chunks of the world to a near standstill.
10 more Chicago police officers test positive for COVID-19
The department confirmed additional cases in all three detective districts, Chicago police announced Friday evening.
The department confirmed additional cases in all three detective districts, Chicago police announced Friday evening.
Aurora mayor, police chief test positive for COVID-19
Mayor Richard Irvin and Chief Kristen Ziman were tested March 21 after a police supervisor was diagnosed with the diseas.
Mayor Richard Irvin and Chief Kristen Ziman were tested March 21 after a police supervisor was diagnosed with the diseas.
DOJ says anyone who intentionally spreads COVID-19 could face terror charges
Anyone caught intentionally spreading the novel coronavirus could face terrorism charges, according to a memo released by the department on Tuesday.
Anyone caught intentionally spreading the novel coronavirus could face terrorism charges, according to a memo released by the department on Tuesday.
Lake County announces first two COVID-19 deaths
The fatalities include a woman in her 90s who died early Friday, and a man in his 50s who died Tuesday, according to a statement from the Lake County Health Department.
The fatalities include a woman in her 90s who died early Friday, and a man in his 50s who died Tuesday, according to a statement from the Lake County Health Department.
Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
The president signed the unprecedented order into law on Friday.
The president signed the unprecedented order into law on Friday.
Trump issues order in effort to force General Motors to produce ventilators under Defense Production Act
Experts say the U.S. is hundreds of thousands of breathing machines short of what it likely will need to treat a rapidly rising number of COVID-19 patients.
Experts say the U.S. is hundreds of thousands of breathing machines short of what it likely will need to treat a rapidly rising number of COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19 cases in Illinois rise to 3,026; total number of deaths now 34
So far, nine Chicago residents have died from the coronavirus.
So far, nine Chicago residents have died from the coronavirus.
Dad treating patients at high risk hospital shares touching moment with son: 'We miss him'
A father working at a high risk hospital treating coronavirus patients can only see his 1-year-old through glass door.
A father working at a high risk hospital treating coronavirus patients can only see his 1-year-old through glass door.
Surgeon general warns Chicago 'will have a worse week next week' for COVID-19 cases
Chicago is among several large American cities identified as hot spots for COVID-19 infections and will see the number of local coronavirus cases rise, the U.S. surgeon general said Friday.
Chicago is among several large American cities identified as hot spots for COVID-19 infections and will see the number of local coronavirus cases rise, the U.S. surgeon general said Friday.
Hundreds of greyhounds looking for homes after coronavirus shuts down Florida dog tracks
Around 1,500 greyhounds will need new homes.
Around 1,500 greyhounds will need new homes.
38 detainees at Cook County Jail have contracted COVID-19
The number of detainees at Cook County Jail with COVID-19 has risen to 38, Sheriff Tom Dart said Friday in a news conference.
The number of detainees at Cook County Jail with COVID-19 has risen to 38, Sheriff Tom Dart said Friday in a news conference.
COVID-19 case tally in Chicago hits 1,149
Health officials on Friday said there are 200 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chicago residents, raising the total to 1,149.
Health officials on Friday said there are 200 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chicago residents, raising the total to 1,149.
Illinois prisons halt admissions from county jails to slow spread of coronavirus
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday issued an executive order halting new prisoners to the Illinois Department of Corrections amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday issued an executive order halting new prisoners to the Illinois Department of Corrections amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Pregnant woman with COVID-19 urges people to stay inside in harrowing video
An expecting mother shared a harrowing warning, urging people to stay inside amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
An expecting mother shared a harrowing warning, urging people to stay inside amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago sports bar providing daily free meals to the needy
The Fifty/50 sports bar is giving back during the coronavirus pandemic, giving away 400 free meals each day to those impacted the most by the 'stay-at-home' order.
The Fifty/50 sports bar is giving back during the coronavirus pandemic, giving away 400 free meals each day to those impacted the most by the 'stay-at-home' order.