Trump announces suspension of outbound cruises for 30 days
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC cruises will be impacted.
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC cruises will be impacted.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says deal reached with Trump administration on emergency aid package for coronavirus
It builds on an emergency $8.3 billion package approved last week and is aimed at providing additional health and financial resources to arrest the sudden spread of the pandemic and the kind of economic fallout unseen in a generation.
It builds on an emergency $8.3 billion package approved last week and is aimed at providing additional health and financial resources to arrest the sudden spread of the pandemic and the kind of economic fallout unseen in a generation.
14 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Illinois; state total now 46
The announcement was made late Friday afternoon at a press conference with Governor JB Pritzker and other state officials.
The announcement was made late Friday afternoon at a press conference with Governor JB Pritzker and other state officials.
Officials announce 14 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois
Dr. Ngozi Ezike announces 14 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois during a Friday press conference.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike announces 14 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois during a Friday press conference.
AMC, Regal Theaters reducing seating capacity by at least 50% due to coronavirus outbreak
AMC Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group -- the nation's two largest movie theater chains -- announced Friday that they are reducing their maximum capacity by at least 50% due to the coronavirus outbreak.
AMC Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group -- the nation's two largest movie theater chains -- announced Friday that they are reducing their maximum capacity by at least 50% due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Illinois shuts down all schools due to coronavirus
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement late Friday afternoon at a press conference with other state officials.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement late Friday afternoon at a press conference with other state officials.
Trump waives interest on federally owned student loans in effort to ease financial impact of virus outbreak
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
City Colleges of Chicago suspends in person classes over coronavirus concerns
The classes will be suspended from March 16 through March 22, City Colleges of Chicago officials said in a statement. Faculty and staff will report next week to prepare for “remote learning.”
The classes will be suspended from March 16 through March 22, City Colleges of Chicago officials said in a statement. Faculty and staff will report next week to prepare for “remote learning.”
Pritzker announces closure of all public, private schools in Illinois over coronavirus
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered the closing of every school in the state until March 30 beginning Tuesday amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered the closing of every school in the state until March 30 beginning Tuesday amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus.
Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus, announces public-private partnership on testing
President Donald Trump is speaking about the emergency protocols.
President Donald Trump is speaking about the emergency protocols.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
Officials: Visits to inmates at all 122 federal prisons will be halted for 30 days in response to coronavirus
The Associated Press reported the visitation halt on Friday.
The Associated Press reported the visitation halt on Friday.
Archdiocese suspends Masses beginning Saturday because of coronavirus worries
The decision was based on the guidelines spelled out Thursday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker mandating the cancellation of large public gatherings, according to the statement.
The decision was based on the guidelines spelled out Thursday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker mandating the cancellation of large public gatherings, according to the statement.
Here are the major pro sporting events that have been postponed, delayed or canceled due to coronavirus
The announcements come a day after the NBA announced it would be suspending its season.
The announcements come a day after the NBA announced it would be suspending its season.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro's son claims father tested negative for coronavirus despite earlier reports
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for coronavirus, his son Eduardo has told Fox News, contradicting earlier claims that he had tested positive.
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for coronavirus, his son Eduardo has told Fox News, contradicting earlier claims that he had tested positive.
Archdiocese of Chicago cancels all classes amid concerns over coronavirus
Catholic schools in Cook and Lake counties will be closed starting Monday, March 16.
Catholic schools in Cook and Lake counties will be closed starting Monday, March 16.
Italians reeling amid coronavirus pandemic
Roberto Guercini, an Italian native, calls into the show to talk about the struggles Italy is facing in combatting the novel coronavirus.
Roberto Guercini, an Italian native, calls into the show to talk about the struggles Italy is facing in combatting the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus outbreak rattles the sports world
Mark Carman from WGN Radio gives his take on the coronavirus' impact on the sporting world.
Mark Carman from WGN Radio gives his take on the coronavirus' impact on the sporting world.
Old St. Patrick’s church cancels Sunday Masses over coronavirus concerns
The church will livestream Sunday and holiday Masses online at 10 a.m. March 15, 12:10 p.m. March 17 and 10 a.m. March 22, officials said.
The church will livestream Sunday and holiday Masses online at 10 a.m. March 15, 12:10 p.m. March 17 and 10 a.m. March 22, officials said.
U-Haul offering 30 days of free storage to college students affected by coronavirus closures
U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage to college students who have to move due to school closures for coronavirus.
U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage to college students who have to move due to school closures for coronavirus.