Gov. Pritzker tabs his sister — a former Obama aide — for COVID-19 relief
Penny Pritzker is leading the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to assist nonprofit agencies battered by the pandemic, the Democratic governor said Thursday in Chicago.
Penny Pritzker is leading the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to assist nonprofit agencies battered by the pandemic, the Democratic governor said Thursday in Chicago.
Officer among two more CPD employees diagnosed with COVID-19
An officer and a civilian employee tested positive, bringing the total number of confirmed cases within the department to 11, police said Thursday.
An officer and a civilian employee tested positive, bringing the total number of confirmed cases within the department to 11, police said Thursday.
Review: COVID-19 could close Illinois community health centers
Hundreds of health care facilities in Illinois that largely serve low-income and minority communities are facing financial chaos because they’ve canceled most routine doctor visits in an attempt to stymie the coronavirus pandemic, according to an industry organization’s report.
Hundreds of health care facilities in Illinois that largely serve low-income and minority communities are facing financial chaos because they’ve canceled most routine doctor visits in an attempt to stymie the coronavirus pandemic, according to an industry organization’s report.
US surpasses China, Italy in number of COVID-19 cases with more than 82,000 reported
The United States has officially surpassed China and Italy in its number of COVID-19 cases, becoming the country with the most reported novel coronavirus cases in the world.
The United States has officially surpassed China and Italy in its number of COVID-19 cases, becoming the country with the most reported novel coronavirus cases in the world.
MAP: This is where there are confirmed coronavirus cases in the US and around the world
This is everywhere in the U.S. and around the world with confirmed cases of COVID-19 virus.
This is everywhere in the U.S. and around the world with confirmed cases of COVID-19 virus.
3rd employee of Cook County Jail system tests positive for COVID-19
The employee works for the adult probation department on the lower level of the Leighton Criminal Court Building in the 2600 block of South California Avenue, according to an emailed statement from Pat Milhizer, spokesman for the Circuit Court of Cook County.
The employee works for the adult probation department on the lower level of the Leighton Criminal Court Building in the 2600 block of South California Avenue, according to an emailed statement from Pat Milhizer, spokesman for the Circuit Court of Cook County.
US Navy ships headed to Los Angeles, New York for coronavirus relief: Here's a look inside
As a U.S. Navy hospital ship steams toward Los Angeles to help relieve the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, those on board are making final preparations.
As a U.S. Navy hospital ship steams toward Los Angeles to help relieve the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, those on board are making final preparations.
US unemployment claims shatter record as coronavirus hammers economy
The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.
Pa. grocery store tossed $35K worth of food after woman purposely coughed on fresh produce, owner says
Joe Fasula, the store’s co-owner, explained he received a call that told him of the horrific incident amid an already tense time nationally amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joe Fasula, the store’s co-owner, explained he received a call that told him of the horrific incident amid an already tense time nationally amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dyson builds ventilators for coronavirus patients
The appliance brand will now build 15,000 ventilators to help in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The appliance brand will now build 15,000 ventilators to help in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois COVID-19 cases climb to 2,538; deaths statewide now 26
There are now 26 people who have died in Illinois from COVID-19, and a total of 2,538 cases across 37 counties.
There are now 26 people who have died in Illinois from COVID-19, and a total of 2,538 cases across 37 counties.
Illinois COVID-19 cases climb to 2,538; total number of deaths now 26
There are now 26 people who have died in Illinois from COVID-19, and a total of 2,538 cases across 37 counties.
There are now 26 people who have died in Illinois from COVID-19, and a total of 2,538 cases across 37 counties.
SoCal man arrested by FBI for attempting to sell coronavirus 'cure’
The FBI has arrested a Southern California man who officials said falsely claimed to have developed a cure for the coronavirus and solicited investments in a company he said would market the medication, federal prosecutors said.
The FBI has arrested a Southern California man who officials said falsely claimed to have developed a cure for the coronavirus and solicited investments in a company he said would market the medication, federal prosecutors said.
Amid coronavirus pandemic, man's note to hospital staff who saved wife goes viral
While it’s not clear if the man’s wife was treated for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has infected more than 4,000 people in The Garden State alone, the moment was touching nevertheless.
While it’s not clear if the man’s wife was treated for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has infected more than 4,000 people in The Garden State alone, the moment was touching nevertheless.
Cheesecake Factory claims it can't pay April rent because of coronavirus pandemic
Cheesecake Factory said that they have suffered a severe decrease in restaurant traffic," which has caused a "tremendous financial blow" amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Cheesecake Factory said that they have suffered a severe decrease in restaurant traffic," which has caused a "tremendous financial blow" amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Jo-Ann craft stores are giving away free kits to make face masks, gowns
Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts stores are mobilizing customers to pitch in with coronavirus relief by distributing free kits to sew face masks and gowns for hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts stores are mobilizing customers to pitch in with coronavirus relief by distributing free kits to sew face masks and gowns for hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Crocs donating shoes to healthcare workers during coronavirus outbreak
Workers can go to Crocs.com to order their pair that includes free shipping.
Workers can go to Crocs.com to order their pair that includes free shipping.
Krispy Kreme will be offering free doughnuts on Mondays to health care workers
The free dozens will be available starting March 30.
The free dozens will be available starting March 30.
Indiana coronavirus deaths at 17, new cases rise by 170
Three more deaths from illness related to the coronavirus were reported Thursday in Indiana, boosting the state’s total to 17 deaths as coronavirus cases rose to nearly 650 statewide amid the pandemic.
Three more deaths from illness related to the coronavirus were reported Thursday in Indiana, boosting the state’s total to 17 deaths as coronavirus cases rose to nearly 650 statewide amid the pandemic.
Riverwalk, Lakefront and 606 trails officially close due to COVID-19
“Effective 8am today, Thursday, March 26, the Lakefront Trail, park, and beaches from Ardmore south is closed to public access,” Osterman said in an email to constituents.
“Effective 8am today, Thursday, March 26, the Lakefront Trail, park, and beaches from Ardmore south is closed to public access,” Osterman said in an email to constituents.