MyPillow shifting 75% of production to make face masks for hospitals

Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Illinois veteran one of 19 killed by COVID-19

One family lost their relative over the weekend. The worst part is they won’t be able to bury him.

Packed CTA buses raises concerns during COVID-19 outbreak

Two more CTA employees have tested positive for coronavirus: a bus driver from the 77th Street bus garage, and a train conductor who worked out of the 95th street station.

Chicago police clear lakefront on North Side amid social distancing concerns

At 5:54 p.m., officers started clearing people from beaches and the Lakefront Trail, beginning at Oak Street and heading north, after receiving reports about large crowds, according to Chicago police.

Mayor debates closing Chicago trails, parks; Police threaten arrest if orders violated

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday that the sight of crowds along Lake Michigan despite a statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the coronavirus has her considering shutting down the city’s parks.

2 Cook County chief judge's office employees, 3 clerk's office employees test positive for COVID-19

Two employees with the office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, and three Clerk of the Circuit Court employees tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Wednesday.

3 more CPD officers diagnosed with COVID-19

Three additional Chicago police officers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.

Community sings happy birthday to Riverside boy after party was canceled due to Stay at Home order

Browen Bell was about to celebrate his 9th birthday, but unfortunately due to California's Stay at Home order that was issued Thursday evening by Governor Gavin Newsom his birthday party had to be canceled. 

Man arrested for coughing at front desk staff of Chicago police station

A man allegedly coughed at the front desk staff of a Chicago police station Monday night amid an outbreak of the lethal coronavirus, police say.

Illinois delays tax filing deadline from April 15 to July

Governor JB Pritzker has announced Illinois is delaying its deadline to file income taxes in the state.

Heroes Among Us: Glendale firefighters grocery shop for residents who are high-risk for COVID-19

Firefighters with the Glendale Fire Department are personally going to the store to purchase groceries and other essential goods for seniors and others at high risk of contracting COVID-19.

Police warn about COVID-19 inspection scammers knocking on residents doors

Police in Los Angeles were warning the public Tuesday about coronavirus inspection scammers, reminding residents not to open their doors to strangers and to always ask for credentials.

FedEx worker shares thoughtful care package left for delivery drivers

A FedEx delivery driver shared a moment of human kindness by Glendale homeowners who were offering a coronavirus care package to couriers.