IHSA cancels remaining winter postseason tournaments because of coronavirus

Because of coronavirus fears, the Illinois High School Association announced Thursday night that it has canceled its remaining winter State Series postseason tournaments.

Most coronavirus patients recover, but anxiety and fear still loom

According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe ailments may take three to six weeks to rebound.

7 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Illinois, including child; state total now 32

The announcement was made late Thursday afternoon at a press conference with Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Toni Preckwinkle and state health officials.

Chicago senior centers prohibit group activities amid coronavirus pandemic

The city’s six senior centers and 15 satellite buildings will remain open and continue to provide boxed meals to-go, but seniors won’t be able to eat in the centers.

Answering commonly asked questions about coronavirus
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Dr. Khalilah Gates from Northwestern Memorial Hospital joins the set to dispel misconceptions about COVID-19.

Brazilian official who met Trump has virus; no plans to test Trump

Fabio Wajngarten, a senior Brazilian official who met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago just days ago, has tested positive for coronavirus.

Power 5 leagues scrap tournaments, putting NCAA tourney in doubt

The Big Ten conference announced today that it will be canceling the remainder of the men's basketball tournament effective immediately, conference officials said in a statement.

How the coronavirus outbreak is affecting Chicago Public Schools
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Chicago Teachers Union vice president Stacy Davis Gates, Dr. Rachel Rubin and Dr. Michelle Cutler talk about the effects the coronavirus outbreak is having on students, parents and teachers at Chicago Public Schools.