Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months
President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.
Siri can now respond to questions about COVID-19 symptoms on Apple devices
Apple users can ask Siri questions related to the novel coronavirus, such as “Do I have coronavirus.”
Apple users can ask Siri questions related to the novel coronavirus, such as “Do I have coronavirus.”
Asymptomatic individuals may be rapidly spreading COVID-19, according to researchers
Unconfirmed, aymptomatic cases that may be the cause for the continuing surge in COVID-19 infections, according to health officials.
Unconfirmed, aymptomatic cases that may be the cause for the continuing surge in COVID-19 infections, according to health officials.
Cook Children’s sees spike in child abuse cases likely from COVID-19 stress
Cook Children's Medical Center says it has treated seven cases of severe child abuse in the last week. Two of those children died from their injuries.
Cook Children's Medical Center says it has treated seven cases of severe child abuse in the last week. Two of those children died from their injuries.
Louisiana church hosts over 1,800 people despite social distance warning during coronavirus pandemic
A Louisiana church attracted more than 1,800 people to their Sunday service, despite warnings from health officials to practice social distancing.
A Louisiana church attracted more than 1,800 people to their Sunday service, despite warnings from health officials to practice social distancing.
Trump signs order prohibiting medical supply hoarding, says FEMA distributing millions of masks
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
Over 1.5 billion globally told to stay home to avoid spreading coronavirus
Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.
Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.
Detainees put in 'filthy, cramped' holding cell for days amid COVID-19 outbreak, lawsuit claims
A surveillance photo from the jail appears to show a group of more than a dozen detainees held up in a cell for up to 16 days, the lawsuit claims.
A surveillance photo from the jail appears to show a group of more than a dozen detainees held up in a cell for up to 16 days, the lawsuit claims.
New maps illustrate effect of stay-at-home order on Chicagoland traffic
The decrease in traffic is obvious when comparing the two images, with red showing heavy traffic, yellow showing moderate traffic, and green showing no traffic.
The decrease in traffic is obvious when comparing the two images, with red showing heavy traffic, yellow showing moderate traffic, and green showing no traffic.
Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation
For Jalen Grimes, the virus pandemic is stirring up a slew of emotions. “Annoyed” is the first one the 13-year-old Chicagoan mentions. “Scared, confused, worried"
For Jalen Grimes, the virus pandemic is stirring up a slew of emotions. “Annoyed” is the first one the 13-year-old Chicagoan mentions. “Scared, confused, worried"
Neighbors celebrate 4-year-old's birthday with parade after coronavirus cancels party
After a Becker, Minnesota girl’s 4th birthday party was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, neighbors put on a parade Saturday to help her celebrate instead.
After a Becker, Minnesota girl’s 4th birthday party was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, neighbors put on a parade Saturday to help her celebrate instead.
Chicago reserving hotels for isolation or quarantine needs
The city of Chicago plans to reserve thousands of hotel rooms for people with mild cases of the coronavirus and others unable to return to their homes while awaiting test results, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday.
The city of Chicago plans to reserve thousands of hotel rooms for people with mild cases of the coronavirus and others unable to return to their homes while awaiting test results, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday.
Mom’s hilarious prayer for heavenly help in homeschooling amid COVID-19 is every parent right now
This 'prayer of a desperate mother' is speaking to parents as schools across the country continue to shutdown for the year amid coronavirus pandemic.
This 'prayer of a desperate mother' is speaking to parents as schools across the country continue to shutdown for the year amid coronavirus pandemic.
Drive-thru COVID-19 test site opens on NW Side to first responders, health professionals
A drive-thru test site for COVID-19 opened Monday to first responders and health professionals at a repurposed vehicle emissions test building on the Northwest Side.
A drive-thru test site for COVID-19 opened Monday to first responders and health professionals at a repurposed vehicle emissions test building on the Northwest Side.
Pritzker pushes for more protective gear as Illinois COVID-19 cases climb to 1,285
Governor JB Pritzker also announced that Illinois is ramping up production of masks and hand sanitizer, among other personal protection equipment, to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Governor JB Pritzker also announced that Illinois is ramping up production of masks and hand sanitizer, among other personal protection equipment, to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Man charged with coughing in Chicago cops’ faces and saying he had coronavirus
Anthony Ponzi is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.
Anthony Ponzi is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.
Cook County judges to consider releasing many detainees amid COVID-19 outbreak
Chief Criminal Court Judge LeRoy K. Martin Jr. on Monday ordered the review in response to an emergency motion filed last week by Public Defender Amy Campanelli.
Chief Criminal Court Judge LeRoy K. Martin Jr. on Monday ordered the review in response to an emergency motion filed last week by Public Defender Amy Campanelli.
Fire department hands out free meals for truck drivers in Arkansas
With many restaurants closing their doors, some firefighters in Arkansas have taken it upon themselves to help feed truckers whose meal options are dwindling.
With many restaurants closing their doors, some firefighters in Arkansas have taken it upon themselves to help feed truckers whose meal options are dwindling.
Northern California man has coronavirus; at first, friends thought his symptoms were fake
But after administering a flu test, which came back negative, doctors finally figured it out.
But after administering a flu test, which came back negative, doctors finally figured it out.
Go on a home safari: Zoos, aquariums offer live streams of animals online
Children and families can still say hello their favorite animal and marine life through these zoo and aquarium live online streams.
Children and families can still say hello their favorite animal and marine life through these zoo and aquarium live online streams.