Amazon looks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders

Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.

'Do not call 911 just because you ran out of toilet paper', Oregon police say

One police department in Oregon posted a reminder on their Facebook page, asking the public to not call 9-1-1 if they run out of toilet paper.

Minnesota family finds special way to visit grandma during COVID-19 lockdown

One Minnesota family found a special way to visit grandma as nursing homes across the country takes extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CDC recommends gatherings of 50 people or more be cancelled or postponed

The CDC is now recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert is saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.

Chicago bars packed with St. Patrick's revelers in spite of coronavirus

Chicago bars were packed Saturday afternoon into the evening as revelers celebrated St. Patrick's Day a few days early and ignored warnings about the coronavirus pandemic.

Illinois coronavirus cases now apparently up to 66; cases now reported in central and downstate areas

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Saturday afternoon that the number of cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Illinois is now 64, and later in the day, Sangamon County officials announced two cases, bringing the apparent total to 66.

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.

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.

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.

Cook County Jail implements new coronavirus screening procedures

While the jail has not had any reported cases of COVID-19, the new measures “have been implemented to ensure the health and safety of everyone who enters the facility."

Kidney donation between former suburban coach, basketball player creates bond for life

Nearly 40 years after coaching her basketball team, a suburban coach and a former player have a new "forever" bond. And with Thursday, March 12 being World Kidney Day, the pair is sharing their inspiring story.

Rush pitches isolation tent to treat coronavirus patients

The tent is separate from the hospital itself to give medical staff and other patients an added layer of protection.