Administration considering sending checks to citizens as coronavirus relief
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney is proposing $1,000 checks for every American due to coronavirus.
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney is proposing $1,000 checks for every American due to coronavirus.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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 restaurants, bars officially close dining rooms amid COVID-19 pandemic
All bars and restaurants will shut down to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
All bars and restaurants will shut down to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Illinois Lottery closes claim centers over coronavirus concerns
The Illinois Lottery is closing claim centers statewide amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.
The Illinois Lottery is closing claim centers statewide amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.
Dropkick Murphys to stream free live concert on St. Patrick’s Day amid parade cancellations
Dropkick Murphys anounced it would stream a free live concert from Boston Tuesday, March 17.
Dropkick Murphys anounced it would stream a free live concert from Boston Tuesday, March 17.
Will County confirms first case of coronavirus
Health officials have announced the first positive case of coronavirus in Will County.
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.
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.
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.
Don't flush paper towels, flushable wipes down the toilet, public works officials urge
Out of toilet paper and turning to alternate products in the bathroom? Public works leaders say think before you flush.
Out of toilet paper and turning to alternate products in the bathroom? Public works leaders say think before you flush.
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.
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.
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.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago will close its centers for two weeks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, the organization announced Monday.
President Trump says gatherings should be limited to 10 people amid COVID-19 outbreak
President Donald Trump announced the new guidelines in a Monday press briefing.
President Donald Trump announced the new guidelines in a Monday press briefing.
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.
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.
US at 'critical inflection point' in COVID-19 outbreak, could soon 'be Italy,' surgeon general warns
The U.S. has recorded about 3,800 infections and at least 66 deaths, two-thirds of them in hard-hit Washington state.
The U.S. has recorded about 3,800 infections and at least 66 deaths, two-thirds of them in hard-hit Washington state.
'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.
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.
One Minnesota family found a special way to visit grandma as nursing homes across the country takes extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.