After penguins go viral, beloved Chicago dinosaur 'Sue' checks out Field Museum
From penguins to dinosaurs, people stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic are looking for some levity online.
From penguins to dinosaurs, people stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic are looking for some levity online.
Buckingham Palace stunned after Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19
Prince Charles, who is first in line to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus after displaying mild symptoms, his office has announced.
Prince Charles, who is first in line to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus after displaying mild symptoms, his office has announced.
CTA bus, train operators test positive for coronavirus
The CTA said they have been in communication with the employees and those who may have had direct contact with them.
The CTA said they have been in communication with the employees and those who may have had direct contact with them.
White House, Senate reach late-night deal on massive $2T coronavirus stimulus package
The White House and Senate leaders reached a deal shortly after midnight Wednesday on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, capping off days of heated negotiations that had nearly been derailed by last-minute demands from House Democrats.
The White House and Senate leaders reached a deal shortly after midnight Wednesday on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, capping off days of heated negotiations that had nearly been derailed by last-minute demands from House Democrats.
Detroit mother of 4 dies from coronavirus, her brother wants others to learn from it
Omari says the 47-year-old mother of four had been sick for roughly two weeks. Her symptoms, which were complicated by asthma, became overbearing. Her family convinced her to go to the hospital.
Omari says the 47-year-old mother of four had been sick for roughly two weeks. Her symptoms, which were complicated by asthma, became overbearing. Her family convinced her to go to the hospital.
Suburban Chicago furniture company making facemasks amid COVID-19 outbreak
With a national shortage of protective gear for medical workers, one south suburban company is stepping up to help.
With a national shortage of protective gear for medical workers, one south suburban company is stepping up to help.
Third detainee with coronavirus confirmed at Cook County Jail
A third inmate at Cook County Jail has tested positive for coronavirus.
A third inmate at Cook County Jail has tested positive for coronavirus.
Dow has best day since 1933 as Congress nears deal on coronavirus aid
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on Tuesday to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on Tuesday to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus.
Cook County Medical Examiner prepares for possibility of increasing COVID-19 deaths
Officials confirmed Tuesday they now have a refrigerator truck outside the morgue that can hold 30 bodies.
Officials confirmed Tuesday they now have a refrigerator truck outside the morgue that can hold 30 bodies.
11 Chicago first responders infected with coronavirus
The total number of Chicago first responders who have tested positive for COVID-19 rose to 11 on Tuesday, as a mix of Chicago Police detectives, patrol officers, firefighters and paramedics became sickened by the coronavirus.
The total number of Chicago first responders who have tested positive for COVID-19 rose to 11 on Tuesday, as a mix of Chicago Police detectives, patrol officers, firefighters and paramedics became sickened by the coronavirus.
Coronavirus sends pot sales soaring as more Americans stay home
Legal marijuana sales have surged as Americans self-isolate amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Legal marijuana sales have surged as Americans self-isolate amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime lower video quality to support heavy internet traffic amid quarantine
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Tucson Police: COVID-19 testing kit accidentally removed, not stolen, from health facility
Tucson Police officials gave an update on an incident that was originally reported as a theft of COVID-19 testing kits from a health facility.
Tucson Police officials gave an update on an incident that was originally reported as a theft of COVID-19 testing kits from a health facility.
Starbucks will pay workers for 30 days whether they work or not amid coronavirus closures
Starbucks has announced it will pay its employees for the next month.
Starbucks has announced it will pay its employees for the next month.
Air pollution drops across the globe amid COVID-19 pandemic, data suggests
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
Crystal Lake man who tested positive for COVID-19 dies
The 70-year-old died March 21, according to the McHenry County Department of Health spokeswoman Lindsey Salvatelli.
The 70-year-old died March 21, according to the McHenry County Department of Health spokeswoman Lindsey Salvatelli.
Aurora sees its first COVID-19 death
The 90-year-old man died from complications of coronavirus two days after he was diagnosed, according to a statement from the city of Aurora.
The 90-year-old man died from complications of coronavirus two days after he was diagnosed, according to a statement from the city of Aurora.
Houston rapper Slim Thug tests positive for COVID-19
Houston rapper Slim Thug has tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19, but he is feeling better. Now he wants others to heed all the warnings and stay home.
Houston rapper Slim Thug has tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19, but he is feeling better. Now he wants others to heed all the warnings and stay home.
Cook County COVID-19 deaths reported at Christ Hospital, Jesse Brown VA
Two men in their 60s have died from COVID-19, autopsies confirmed Tuesday afternoon, raising the tally of coronavirus deaths in Cook County to eight.
Two men in their 60s have died from COVID-19, autopsies confirmed Tuesday afternoon, raising the tally of coronavirus deaths in Cook County to eight.
Midway control tower reopens as US airlines prepare for potential shutdown
The air traffic control tower at Midway Airport reopened Tuesday, a week after it closed for cleaning due to a COVID-19 exposure that disrupted flights in and out of the airport.
The air traffic control tower at Midway Airport reopened Tuesday, a week after it closed for cleaning due to a COVID-19 exposure that disrupted flights in and out of the airport.



















