Social and economic impact of sports cancelations due to COVID-19
With the postponement of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, the economic impact is far-reaching. University of Chicago economist Allen Sanderson talks about why he believes the societal loss of sports cancelations is on par with the economic loss.
With the postponement of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, the economic impact is far-reaching. University of Chicago economist Allen Sanderson talks about why he believes the societal loss of sports cancelations is on par with the economic loss.
Online tutoring service aiding students while schools are closed
Students are facing a challenge in keeping their minds sharp while schools are shut down due to coronavirus. The House Tutoring Lounge is providing educational support with its award-winning tutors.
Students are facing a challenge in keeping their minds sharp while schools are shut down due to coronavirus. The House Tutoring Lounge is providing educational support with its award-winning tutors.
British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Texas Roadhouse CEO gives up salary, bonus to pay front-line workers during coronavirus outbreak
The generous move comes as many restaurants and food service workers are struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus outbreak.
The generous move comes as many restaurants and food service workers are struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus outbreak.
Local hospitals worry protective gear supplies may dry up before a COVID-19 surge
There's a shortage of protective gear for medical staff nationwide, and it's impacting SoCal hospitals.
There's a shortage of protective gear for medical staff nationwide, and it's impacting SoCal hospitals.
4th Cook County clerk's office employee tests positive for COVID-19
Another employee of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County has tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infected employees in the office to four.
Another employee of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County has tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infected employees in the office to four.
'Bonnie from the South Side' goes viral during COVID-19 pandemic
We have a new internet star in Chicago, and the 75-year-old woman is a maven for social distancing.
We have a new internet star in Chicago, and the 75-year-old woman is a maven for social distancing.
Lightfoot, Pritzker face big test with COVID-19 pandemic during first term in office
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot find themselves working to stop a pandemic during their first term in office. The crisis is a test of their leadership.
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot find themselves working to stop a pandemic during their first term in office. The crisis is a test of their leadership.
Local businesses donate hand sanitizer, masks and gloves to CFD
As we face a shortage of hand sanitizer, masks and gloves during the coronavirus pandemic, some local businesses are making sure the protection equipment gets into the hands of first responders.
As we face a shortage of hand sanitizer, masks and gloves during the coronavirus pandemic, some local businesses are making sure the protection equipment gets into the hands of first responders.
Chicago hospital prepares for surge of COVID-19 patients
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a dire warning Thursday as coronavirus cases surge in the Chicago area, and hospitals are getting ready for the worst.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a dire warning Thursday as coronavirus cases surge in the Chicago area, and hospitals are getting ready for the worst.
Sanitize groceries, discard takeout containers immediately: Doctor demonstrates 'sterile technique'
You can bring COVID-19 into your home via your groceries or takeout food. Here's how to prevent it.
You can bring COVID-19 into your home via your groceries or takeout food. Here's how to prevent it.
‘The pandemic is accelerating’: WHO suggests more aggressive measures be taken to stop COVID-19
The head of the World Health Organization said the COVID-19 outbreak is accelerating.
The head of the World Health Organization said the COVID-19 outbreak is accelerating.
Dow surges 2,000 points, its biggest-ever point gain, as Congress moves closer to passing coronavirus aid package
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday morning amid investor optimism that members of Congress will overcome their differences to reach a deal on a $1.6 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package.
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday morning amid investor optimism that members of Congress will overcome their differences to reach a deal on a $1.6 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package.
Some Amazon orders taking up to a month to ship as company announces delay on non-essential items
Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would begin putting delays on non-essential items.
Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would begin putting delays on non-essential items.
‘We miss you!’ Teachers drive through neighborhoods to greet students amid COVID-19 outbreak
A group of teachers in San Antonio, Texas made a surprise visit to their students under quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A group of teachers in San Antonio, Texas made a surprise visit to their students under quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Listen up dips***s’: Kentucky mayor posts rant for people not taking COVID-19 pandemic seriously
One Kentucky mayor is absolutely fed up with anyone who isn’t taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously.
One Kentucky mayor is absolutely fed up with anyone who isn’t taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously.
90-year-old resident of Life Care Center, Washington nursing home hit by COVID-19, recovers from virus
A 90-year-old woman who had contracted COVID-19 at the the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington, which became an early epicenter of the nation’s novel coronavirus outbreak, was declared free of the disease on March 22.
A 90-year-old woman who had contracted COVID-19 at the the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington, which became an early epicenter of the nation’s novel coronavirus outbreak, was declared free of the disease on March 22.
"I felt like I was gonna die": Houston rapper Scarface of Geto Boys has COVID-19
"It started with pneumonia in both of my lungs," Houston rapper Scarface said. "Three or four days later my kidneys failed. Three or four days after that they tell me I can't move, I'm quarantined."
"It started with pneumonia in both of my lungs," Houston rapper Scarface said. "Three or four days later my kidneys failed. Three or four days after that they tell me I can't move, I'm quarantined."
24 detainees, 9 employees at Cook County Jail have contracted COVID-19: sheriff's office
The Cook County sheriff’s office on Thursday announced that 24 detainees have contracted COVID-19 at Cook County Jail.
The Cook County sheriff’s office on Thursday announced that 24 detainees have contracted COVID-19 at Cook County Jail.
R. Kelly seeks release from Chicago jail, cites coronavirus risk
R&B singer R. Kelly cited the novel coronavirus in asking a federal judge Thursday to free him from a federal jail in Chicago.
R&B singer R. Kelly cited the novel coronavirus in asking a federal judge Thursday to free him from a federal jail in Chicago.