CTA bus driver tests positive for COVID-19
City health officials confirmed the driver, who operated a bus working out of the Forest Glen bus garage at 5914 W. Armstrong Ave., was diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a statement from the CTA.
City health officials confirmed the driver, who operated a bus working out of the Forest Glen bus garage at 5914 W. Armstrong Ave., was diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a statement from the CTA.
NY now has more than 10,000 coronavirus cases
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says there are now more than 10,000 positive cases of coronavirus in New York State.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says there are now more than 10,000 positive cases of coronavirus in New York State.
SC man lied about positive coronavirus test to get paid vacation: sheriff
A South Carolina man was facing charges after being accused of forging a doctor's note saying he had tested positive for the coronavirus and presenting it to his employer which shut down for five days for disinfecting.
A South Carolina man was facing charges after being accused of forging a doctor's note saying he had tested positive for the coronavirus and presenting it to his employer which shut down for five days for disinfecting.
More men dying from coronavirus than women, data suggest
A study out of China involving 99 cases found that two-thirds of the patients who required hospitalization were male, while data out of Italy suggests 70 percent of the country’s COVID-19 fatalities involve men.
A study out of China involving 99 cases found that two-thirds of the patients who required hospitalization were male, while data out of Italy suggests 70 percent of the country’s COVID-19 fatalities involve men.
Chicago firefighter hurt in McKinley Park extra-alarm blaze
A Chicago firefighter was injured while battling a two-alarm blaze Saturday in McKinley Park on the South Side.
A Chicago firefighter was injured while battling a two-alarm blaze Saturday in McKinley Park on the South Side.
Suburbs ramp up drive-thru testing sites for COVID-19
Along with testing outside some hospitals, a northwest suburban Walmart is now becoming a designated testing site.
Along with testing outside some hospitals, a northwest suburban Walmart is now becoming a designated testing site.
Visitors flocking to see the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, despite social distancing warnings
We’ve been hearing it on repeat for days: “stay at home if you can, social distancing is important.” But apparently, a lot of people still haven’t gotten the message.
We’ve been hearing it on repeat for days: “stay at home if you can, social distancing is important.” But apparently, a lot of people still haven’t gotten the message.
4 test positive for coronavirus at Holy Cross Hospital
Four people have tested positive for COVID-19 at Holy Cross Hospital on the South Side.
Four people have tested positive for COVID-19 at Holy Cross Hospital on the South Side.
Beaches packed before county's closure goes into effect midnight Saturday
With the weekend practically here, people tried to enjoy one last day on the sand because, come 11:59 p.m. Friday, Pinellas county beaches will be closed until April 6.
With the weekend practically here, people tried to enjoy one last day on the sand because, come 11:59 p.m. Friday, Pinellas county beaches will be closed until April 6.
People take to sidewalks with colorful chalk to share messages of encouragement amid COVID-19 crisis
A post on social media encouraged residents who were under isolation orders in cities across the U.S. to reach out to others with bright messages of hope etched onto sidewalks and driveways.
A post on social media encouraged residents who were under isolation orders in cities across the U.S. to reach out to others with bright messages of hope etched onto sidewalks and driveways.
Quarantinis anyone? Happy hours go virtual amid coronavirus crisis
With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat.
With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat.
A blow dryer will not kill the coronavirus
Social media users are sharing clips from a 6-minute video that suggests that heat kills the coronavirus.
Social media users are sharing clips from a 6-minute video that suggests that heat kills the coronavirus.
Southwest Airlines resumes some flights at Midway after control tower closes for COVID-19 exposure
Southwest Airlines has resumed operations at Midway Airport after all flights were suspended earlier in the day due to a control tower closure related to COVID-19 exposure.
Southwest Airlines has resumed operations at Midway Airport after all flights were suspended earlier in the day due to a control tower closure related to COVID-19 exposure.
Member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff tests positive for coronavirus
Member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff tests positive for coronavirus.
Member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff tests positive for coronavirus.
Cook County won't prosecute non-violent, low-level drug offenses during COVID-19 pandemic
Instead, the Cook County state’s attorney’s office will prioritize other charges on a case-by-case basis, the office said in a statement.
Instead, the Cook County state’s attorney’s office will prioritize other charges on a case-by-case basis, the office said in a statement.
Jefferson Park man dies of COVID-19 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, autopsy confirms
Michael Mika died at 6:18 p.m. Thursday at Northwest Memorial Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
Michael Mika died at 6:18 p.m. Thursday at Northwest Memorial Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
Family recreates their Disney trip with homemade video after vacation canceled due to coronavirus
A family, whose Disney vacation was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, made a video that recreates what they would've done on their trip to the "most magical place on Earth."
A family, whose Disney vacation was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, made a video that recreates what they would've done on their trip to the "most magical place on Earth."
Costco stores aren’t accepting returns on water, rice, other high-demand items amid COVID-19
Photos of signs at some Costco stores have begun circulating on social media that explain that returns on various high-demand items will not be accepted.
Photos of signs at some Costco stores have begun circulating on social media that explain that returns on various high-demand items will not be accepted.
Police looking for teens who allegedly filmed themselves coughing on produce in Virginia store
Police are searching for teens who allegedly filmed themselves coughing on produce in a Northern Virginia grocery store and posted it to social media.
Police are searching for teens who allegedly filmed themselves coughing on produce in a Northern Virginia grocery store and posted it to social media.
FCC warns consumers to be aware of COVID-19 phone and text scams
The FCC urges that consumers be aware of text scams that offer free home testing kits and prey on other virus-related fears.
The FCC urges that consumers be aware of text scams that offer free home testing kits and prey on other virus-related fears.