Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus

Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bay Area takes unprecedented action, issuing legal order for residents to stay at home

In an unprecedented move to slow the spread of an illness killing people throughout the world, six Bay Area counties on Monday issued a legal order directing their residents to stay at home for three weeks starting Tuesday. 

Don't drink bleach to prevent coronavirus, poison control center warns

"There is a lot of confusing, incomplete, and just plain inaccurate information circulating about how to prevent the COVID-19 virus (“coronavirus”) from spreading," the poison center said in a letter.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson reportedly released from hospital

Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have reportedly been released from an Australian hospital five days after they were diagnosed with the new coronavirus.

Schools now closed in Illinois through March 30 to slow spread of coronavirus

Unlike the teachers’ strike, which closed schools last year, Jackson says parents need to know there will be no programs or childcare options being offered during the coronavirus shutdown. 

Concerns being raised as Chicago libraries to remain open during COVID-19 outbreak

Carter G Woodson Library off 95th and South Halsted is a gathering place for those in the community including seniors and children, amid COVID-19 concerns.

Illinois Lottery closes claim centers over coronavirus concerns

The Illinois Lottery is closing claim centers statewide amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.

Will County confirms first case of coronavirus

Health officials have announced the first positive case of coronavirus in Will County.

Starbucks will be temporarily switching to a 'to go' mode due to COVID-19 concerns

Starbucks has announced that beginning on Sunday all of its North American stores will switch to a `to go' model for at least two weeks because of the coronavirus.

Illinois Secretary of State offices closed to slow spread of coronavirus

Illinois Secretary of State offices, including driver services facilities, will be closed through the end of the month to prevent thhe spread of coronavirus, officials announced Monday.

CDC employee confirmed to have coronavirus

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC announced Monday afternoon. The diagnosis was confirmed by lab testing.

Illinois House postpones session over COVID-19 concerns

The Illinois House on Monday postponed its session in Springfield until danger from spreading COVID-19 abates.

YMCA of Metro Chicago to close centers amid coronavirus pandemic

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago will close its centers for two weeks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, the organization announced Monday.