Comcast, AT&T, Charter offering free public Wi-Fi for the next 60 days
Internet and wireless providers are offering free wi-fi and other deals during the coronavirus outbreak.
Internet and wireless providers are offering free wi-fi and other deals during the coronavirus outbreak.
Blackhawks and Bulls will pay game day employees for the rest of the season in spite of cancellations
Game day employees at at the United Center in Chicago will continue to get paid through the remainder of the canceled Blackhawks and Bulls seasons.
Game day employees at at the United Center in Chicago will continue to get paid through the remainder of the canceled Blackhawks and Bulls seasons.
Cook County sheriff’s office suspends jail visits, evictions due to COVID-19
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart announced Saturday that all jail visits and court-ordered evictions will be put on hold starting this weekend, after sheriff’s deputies encountered a person showing symptoms of COVID-19 while serving an eviction.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart announced Saturday that all jail visits and court-ordered evictions will be put on hold starting this weekend, after sheriff’s deputies encountered a person showing symptoms of COVID-19 while serving an eviction.
Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland
The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
First coronavirus cases seen in Puerto Rico
Cruise ships and ferries barred from docking.
Cruise ships and ferries barred from docking.
Disneyland donates food after coronavirus fears close parks
Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Paris are also closing
Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Paris are also closing
White House now conducting temperature checks amid outbreak
The move is being taken out of an abundance of caution in response to the coronavirus outbreak, said Judd Deere, a White House spokesman.
The move is being taken out of an abundance of caution in response to the coronavirus outbreak, said Judd Deere, a White House spokesman.
'Wienermobile' cancels all events in response to coronavirus concerns
The "Wienermobile" is making a temporary pit stop as coronavirus concerns bring its operations to a halt.
The "Wienermobile" is making a temporary pit stop as coronavirus concerns bring its operations to a halt.
Apple temporarily shutting stores outside China to fight virus
Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.
Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.
Media companies to offer free internet to low-income families during coronavirus crisis
Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis.
Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis.
House OKs coronavirus relief bill, after urging from Trump, in 363-40 vote
In a 363-40 vote early Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a coronavirus response package negotiated by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
In a 363-40 vote early Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a coronavirus response package negotiated by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Illinois Tollway switches to all-electronic tolling to prevent spread of coronavirus
The Illinois Tollway will implement all-electronic tolling temporarily as a precaution to prevent the spread of coronavirus, officials announced Friday.
The Illinois Tollway will implement all-electronic tolling temporarily as a precaution to prevent the spread of coronavirus, officials announced Friday.
Criminal, civil cases in Cook County court suspended because of coronavirus
Most criminal and civil cases in Cook County court will be suspended for 30 days because of coronavirus concerns, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced Friday night.
Most criminal and civil cases in Cook County court will be suspended for 30 days because of coronavirus concerns, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced Friday night.
Mother's case of COVID-19 prompts deep clean at suburban police station
Two officers are being quarantined because they had contact with the infected woman.
Two officers are being quarantined because they had contact with the infected woman.
How to get what you need at the store during COVID-19 crisis
Many stores have instituted quantity limits per customer on certain items, including bottled water, sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, soap, rubbing alcohol, bleach, latex gloves, masks, and toilet paper.
Many stores have instituted quantity limits per customer on certain items, including bottled water, sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, soap, rubbing alcohol, bleach, latex gloves, masks, and toilet paper.
Stocks surge on new virus measures; Dow up 1,985 points
Stocks are opening sharply higher on Wall Street a day after the worst drop since 1987.
Stocks are opening sharply higher on Wall Street a day after the worst drop since 1987.
Seattle woman infected with coronavirus says 'don’t panic' when recounting battle with deadly illness
Elizabeth Schneider, 37, told the global news agency Agence France-Presse that she had a mild case of COVID-19, adding she hopes publicly sharing her story will “give people a little bit of hope” as fear spreads seemingly faster than the novel virus itself.
Elizabeth Schneider, 37, told the global news agency Agence France-Presse that she had a mild case of COVID-19, adding she hopes publicly sharing her story will “give people a little bit of hope” as fear spreads seemingly faster than the novel virus itself.
All Illinois casinos shutting down because of coronavirus
The Illinois Gaming Board told the state’s 10 casinos Friday that they must shut down starting Monday, March 16 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Illinois Gaming Board told the state’s 10 casinos Friday that they must shut down starting Monday, March 16 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Aurora suspends public visits to airport, museums
The city is also limiting council meetings to no more than 50 audience members, and postponing previously organized large gatherings for the next month, officials said.
The city is also limiting council meetings to no more than 50 audience members, and postponing previously organized large gatherings for the next month, officials said.
Retired Australian couple recreates canceled cruise in their living room
A retired couple in Melbourne, Victoria, has recreated a cruise experience from the comfort of their own living room after they canceled a trip due to the coronavirus.
A retired couple in Melbourne, Victoria, has recreated a cruise experience from the comfort of their own living room after they canceled a trip due to the coronavirus.