Fraternity suspended for violating in-person activities ban
Southern Illinois University has suspended the Delta Chi fraternity for violating the chancellor’s order banning in-person activities to slow the spread of the COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday.
CPS to distribute electronic devices to students amid COVID-19 outbreak
Chicago Public Schools will distribute 100,000 electronic devices for students to use at home as the district implements a remote learning plan, officials announced Monday.
Bears re-sign safety Houston-Carson to 1-year contract
The Chicago Bears have re-signed safety DeAndre Houston-Carson to a one-year contract.
5th chief judge's office employee tests positive for COVID-19
The employee works for the Adult Probation Department at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, the chief judge’s office said in a statement Tuesday. They last reported for work March 17.
DUI driver claiming to have COVID-19 spits on officers after crashing with kids in car: prosecutors
Waldemar Montalvo, Jr., faces felony counts of aggravated DUI and aggravated assault of a police officer, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Woman charged with DUI, child endangerment after Aurora crash
Alexis Mata is charged with four felony counts of aggravated DUI as well as misdemeanor counts of child endangerment and driving with a suspended license, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Woman, 86, dies after knocked to ground at hospital for violating COVID-19 social distancing: report
An 86-year-old woman in a Brooklyn hospital died Saturday after being assaulted by another patient for allegedly breaking social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report.
Skokie couple with COVID-19 dies hours apart
A married couple who emigrated from Ukraine more than two decades ago died of the coronavirus only hours apart over the weekend.
937 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois
Dr. Ngozi Ezike from the Department of Public Health announces the latest cases from COVID-19 in Illinois, including 26 deaths.
Lightfoot pledges 'full power' of Chicago to flatten COVID-19 curve
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she fully supports Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to extend Illinois' 'stay-at-home' order and says she pledges the "full power" of the city government to combat the pandemic.
Gov. Pritzker announces extension of 'stay at home' order for Illinois residents
Governor JB Pritzker has extended his “stay at home” order for Illinois residents through April 30 because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Dow, S&P 500 post worst March since the Great Depression
The Dow, which through Monday had fallen almost 22 percent this year, was on track for its biggest quarterly decline since 1987.
Pritzker extends 'stay at home' order for Illinois residents through April 30
Governor JB Pritzker has extended his “stay at home” order for Illinois residents through April 30 because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus droplets could travel 27 feet, warns MIT researcher
An MIT researcher has warned that coronavirus droplets could travel up to 27 feet, which could have major implications for social distancing.
5,994 COVID-19 cases in Illinois as death toll reaches 99
The amount of COVID-19 cases in Illinois has now reached 5,994 and the total death count is 99, officials said Tuesday.
‘The Last Dance’ look at Michael Jordan’s last title starts April 19
The documentary looking at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is set for release nearly two months sooner than expected with no sports to air due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Parolee charged with Lake View burglary
Ryan Brandis, 32, is charged with one felony count of burglary and one misdemeanor count of theft, Chicago police said.
6 cases of COVID-19 reported at City Colleges of Chicago
These cases include two members from Harold Washington College, two members from Malcolm X College, a member from Daley College, and a member from Truman College.
Man faces assault charges after coughing on FBI agents
A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly coughing on FBI agents while claiming to have COVID-19, and with lying to them about a stash of surgical masks, medical gowns, and other medical supplies.
Chicago adds hotels for first responders amid coronavirus outbreak
Lightfoot said the city will foot the costs for first responders including Chicago’s police, firefighters or paramedics who want to use the downtown hotel rooms rather than returning to their own homes.