‘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.
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.