World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic
Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.
Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.
American Red Cross seeks healthy, eligible blood donors amid coronavirus outbreak
American blood banks are feeling the squeeze of the coronavirus outbreak, so the Red Cross is encouraging healthy individuals to donate blood to maintain the supply.
American blood banks are feeling the squeeze of the coronavirus outbreak, so the Red Cross is encouraging healthy individuals to donate blood to maintain the supply.
Expert panel answers viewers' questions on the coronavirus
A panel of experts answers some of the audience's most pressing questions regarding the coronavirus outbreak.
A panel of experts answers some of the audience's most pressing questions regarding the coronavirus outbreak.
Dr. Oz weighs in on US response to coronavirus outbreak
Dr. Oz joins us to give his take on the nation's response to the coronavirus.
Dr. Oz joins us to give his take on the nation's response to the coronavirus.
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day parades postponed amid coronavirus concerns
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is working with organizers from Chicago’s downtown, South Side and Northwest Side parades, as well as the annual Dyeing of the Chicago River, to reschedule those events for a later date.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is working with organizers from Chicago’s downtown, South Side and Northwest Side parades, as well as the annual Dyeing of the Chicago River, to reschedule those events for a later date.
Fate of Chicago's St. Patrick's Day parade up in the air amid coronavirus concerns
FOX 32's Michele Fiore reports...
FOX 32's Michele Fiore reports...
Lombard Elementary District 44 cancels classes due to possible coronavirus exposure
A person who tested positive for coronavirus went to the volleyball game March 4 at Glenn Westlake Middle School, Superintendent Ted Stec said in an email to families.
A person who tested positive for coronavirus went to the volleyball game March 4 at Glenn Westlake Middle School, Superintendent Ted Stec said in an email to families.
Several schools in Chicago close in order to clean facilities due to coronavirus fears
While Vaughn High School on the Northwest Side remains closed because of coronavirus concerns, the rest of Chicago Public Schools remain open under a watchful eye.
While Vaughn High School on the Northwest Side remains closed because of coronavirus concerns, the rest of Chicago Public Schools remain open under a watchful eye.
Ogden Elementary School remains open after parent tests positive for coronavirus
The parent contracted the virus during a trip abroad but didn’t go on that campus, at 24 W. Walton St., or to any other Chicago Public School, according to an email sent to parents and students Tuesday.
The parent contracted the virus during a trip abroad but didn’t go on that campus, at 24 W. Walton St., or to any other Chicago Public School, according to an email sent to parents and students Tuesday.
Colleges debate closures, switching to online classes due to coronavirus
University of Chicago announced Tuesday a number of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, including canceling all scheduled events and gatherings of more than 100 people.
University of Chicago announced Tuesday a number of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, including canceling all scheduled events and gatherings of more than 100 people.
Coachella, Stagecoach festivals postponed until October over fears of spreading coronavirus
Coachella Music Festival has been postponed amid fears that coronavirus could spread after California declared a statewide emergency due to the virus.
Coachella Music Festival has been postponed amid fears that coronavirus could spread after California declared a statewide emergency due to the virus.
Purdue University switches to online classes due to coronavirus
Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana notified its students Tuesday that all classes -- for the time being -- will be held online instead of in-person, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana notified its students Tuesday that all classes -- for the time being -- will be held online instead of in-person, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Apple releases guidelines for cleaning iPhones and other devices amid coronavirus
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Apple updated its best practice policies for cleaning devices.
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Apple updated its best practice policies for cleaning devices.
Is it the flu, a cold or COVID-19? Different viruses present similar symptoms
Flu, cold and coronavirus often share certain symptoms, but differences in intensity and how they appear can offer clues.
Flu, cold and coronavirus often share certain symptoms, but differences in intensity and how they appear can offer clues.
Crew member of upcoming Fox series 'neXt' tests positive for coronavirus at Cinespace studios
The crew member is a woman in her 50s who recently traveled from California to Illinois, according to a source.
The crew member is a woman in her 50s who recently traveled from California to Illinois, according to a source.
Stocks recoup most big losses as investors await virus aid
Stocks, Treasury yields and oil are clawing back some of the plunge they took a day before, when the S&P 500 had its worst drop in more than a decade.
Stocks, Treasury yields and oil are clawing back some of the plunge they took a day before, when the S&P 500 had its worst drop in more than a decade.
Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden cancel primary night events due to coronavirus
The cancellation comes amid Tuesday’s primaries where Sanders needs delegates to maintain momentum.
The cancellation comes amid Tuesday’s primaries where Sanders needs delegates to maintain momentum.
Amid coronavirus shortages, arcade stocks claw machines with soap, toilet paper, hand sanitizer
An arcade owner might just cash in on the coronavirus outbreak by stocking claw machines with must-have sanitary products in the fight against the viral disease.
An arcade owner might just cash in on the coronavirus outbreak by stocking claw machines with must-have sanitary products in the fight against the viral disease.
Day 2: About 1,500 passengers to be let off Princess cruise in Oakland
Mary Lou Wilson, 77, of Pleasanton said this whole experience has been an unprecedented wild adventure.
Mary Lou Wilson, 77, of Pleasanton said this whole experience has been an unprecedented wild adventure.
As coronavirus cases climb, St. Patrick's Day parades in Chicago still on for now
There are now 19 people in Illinois infected with the coronavirus.
There are now 19 people in Illinois infected with the coronavirus.




















