Suburbs ramp up drive-thru testing sites for COVID-19
Along with testing outside some hospitals, a northwest suburban Walmart is now becoming a designated testing site.
Along with testing outside some hospitals, a northwest suburban Walmart is now becoming a designated testing site.
4 test positive for coronavirus at Holy Cross Hospital
Four people have tested positive for COVID-19 at Holy Cross Hospital on the South Side.
Four people have tested positive for COVID-19 at Holy Cross Hospital on the South Side.
A blow dryer will not kill the coronavirus
Social media users are sharing clips from a 6-minute video that suggests that heat kills the coronavirus.
Social media users are sharing clips from a 6-minute video that suggests that heat kills the coronavirus.
Jefferson Park man dies of COVID-19 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, autopsy confirms
Michael Mika died at 6:18 p.m. Thursday at Northwest Memorial Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
Michael Mika died at 6:18 p.m. Thursday at Northwest Memorial Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
NBC News employee dies after positive coronavirus test
A longtime NBC News employee passed away after testing positive for the coronavirus.
A longtime NBC News employee passed away after testing positive for the coronavirus.
Planned Parenthood to temporarily close all but 6 Illinois locations during coronavirus outbreak
Planned Parenthood of Illinois will be consolidating its services to six health centers across the state starting Monday.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois will be consolidating its services to six health centers across the state starting Monday.
Distilleries brew up hand sanitizer during coronavirus pandemic
The local businesses are creating hand sanitizer as the U.S. deals with shortages.
The local businesses are creating hand sanitizer as the U.S. deals with shortages.
Drive-thru testing for COVID-19 now available at some Chicago area hospitals
The testing is by appointment only, and it's not only quick, but it's the safest way to keep potential coronavirus patients out of hospital waiting rooms.
The testing is by appointment only, and it's not only quick, but it's the safest way to keep potential coronavirus patients out of hospital waiting rooms.
2 Lakers players test positive for COVID-19
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of its players have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of its players have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus social distancing 'going to be a little longer than what folks in the beginning were thinking'
The Minnesota Department of Health says "none of us have suggested community mitigation is for the short term" as the U.S. combats the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
The Minnesota Department of Health says "none of us have suggested community mitigation is for the short term" as the U.S. combats the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Illegal COVID-19 tests confiscated at O'Hare
A batch of vials labeled as COVID-19 tests were spread among packages of “test kits” for meningitis, IVF, MRSA and salmonella, according to a statement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
A batch of vials labeled as COVID-19 tests were spread among packages of “test kits” for meningitis, IVF, MRSA and salmonella, according to a statement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Glendora man, 34, dies from coronavirus; recently visited Disney World in Florida: Report
A Glendora man who died just days ago after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday.
A Glendora man who died just days ago after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday.
Carnival offers cruise ships as floating hospitals amid coronavirus pandemic
Carnival hopes that offering their ships as hospitals will free up additional space on land to treat patients with COVID-19.
Carnival hopes that offering their ships as hospitals will free up additional space on land to treat patients with COVID-19.
WHO now says Ibuprofen is OK to take for coronavirus symptoms
The World Health Organization (WHO) is now saying it is OK to take Ibuprofen for coronavirus symptoms.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is now saying it is OK to take Ibuprofen for coronavirus symptoms.
NY cases jump to more than 5,000
New York has more than 5,000 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide, more than double the number from yesterday.
New York has more than 5,000 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide, more than double the number from yesterday.
Coronavirus kills 3 in a single New Jersey family
New Jersey family is mourning the loss of three of its members to COVID-19, and several others remain ill.
New Jersey family is mourning the loss of three of its members to COVID-19, and several others remain ill.
3 more COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Illinois; total number of cases now 422
Officials have announced three more coronavirus deaths in Illinois.
Officials have announced three more coronavirus deaths in Illinois.
U.S. Department of State issues Level 4 Health Advisory, urges Americans not to travel internationally
The U.S. Department of State is advising that Americans avoid international travel.
The U.S. Department of State is advising that Americans avoid international travel.
California woman shares story of dad’s COVID-19 death to emphasize importance of social distance
Every day, the number of people who die from the coronavirus has risen. Behind each of those numbers is not just the face of the dead, but the families they leave behind.
Every day, the number of people who die from the coronavirus has risen. Behind each of those numbers is not just the face of the dead, but the families they leave behind.
Social distancing: What to do and what not to do to slow the spread of COVID-19
Here are some tips on how to implement social distancing:
Here are some tips on how to implement social distancing: