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.
Mayor Lightfoot announces closures amid 'stay at home' order
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the closure of parks and libraries amid the 'stay at home' order Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday afternoon.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the closure of parks and libraries amid the 'stay at home' order Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday afternoon.
Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.
Illinois COVID-19 cases climb to 585 as governor announces statewide 'stay at home' order
Governor JB Pritzker announced 163 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, bringing the state total to 585, as well as a statewide "stay a home" order.
Governor JB Pritzker announced 163 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, bringing the state total to 585, as well as a statewide "stay a home" order.
Southwest to cancel around 1,000 daily flights until April
Southwest says they will continue to assess the demand for their service with the goal of canceling flights that have alternative options and that affect the fewest number of travelers.
Southwest says they will continue to assess the demand for their service with the goal of canceling flights that have alternative options and that affect the fewest number of travelers.
Gov. Pritzker announces 'stay at home' order to Illinoisans amid COVID-19 pandemic
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered the state's residents to remain in their homes except for essential needs, joining similar efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered the state's residents to remain in their homes except for essential needs, joining similar efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Woman gives birth in toilet paper aisle of Walmart store
Customers cheered at a Walmart in Missouri after a woman gave birth to a baby girl in the store's toilet paper aisle.
Customers cheered at a Walmart in Missouri after a woman gave birth to a baby girl in the store's toilet paper aisle.
Police find stolen tractor-trailer full of toilet paper
Deputies with a North Carolina sheriff's department discovered a stolen 18-wheeler with 18,000 pounds of commercial bathroom paper products including toilet paper.
Deputies with a North Carolina sheriff's department discovered a stolen 18-wheeler with 18,000 pounds of commercial bathroom paper products including toilet paper.
Boy plays Tic-Tac-Toe with grandpa through glass door while practicing 'social distancing'
"Still taking time to play with grandpa," she wrote in the caption on Facebook.
"Still taking time to play with grandpa," she wrote in the caption on Facebook.
Pritzker issues 'stay at home' order to Illinois residents
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar dramatic efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar dramatic efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.