Some Of Latest Illinois Coronavirus Deaths Involved People In 20s And 30s; Expert Weighs In
Illinois health officials announced 42 more coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 141.
Illinois health officials announced 42 more coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 141.
Hospital beds, enclosures, and curtains have been set up at McCormick Place as the city prepares it as an alternative care center during the coronavirus epidemic, sources said.
"I deal with gunshots every day and trauma and crazy stuff. And this is the only thing that scares me."
The Chicago Police Department on Wednesday reported that the number of coronavirus cases within its officers and staff have risen to 64.
Hundreds of inmates at the Cook County Jail were fighting Wednesday to be released while they await trial amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As hospitals in Illinois geared up at the start of the coronavirus outbreak to treat infected patients, it quickly became evident the growing need for care outweighed available resources.
Treating patients day in and day out is taking an emotional toll on health care workers.
In the thick of the COVID-19 crisis, nurses are working long hours – sometimes even a double shift – and yet they say they can't wear masks.
We've heard a lot about what Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. JB Pritzker are doing to control the spread of coronavirus – but what about mayors in the suburbs?
They're replacing chats on the porch with friends with Facebook conversations, or connecting with church congregations through video-messaging apps like Marco Polo.
Nurses already have their hands full during the coronavirus pandemic, and now, some have to perform regular cleaning services because their hospital is keeping regular housekeepers away from COVID-19 patients.
The coronavirus crisis has led some restaurants to decide to close – with some just unable to cut it with takeout and delivery.
The safety of health care workers has been a huge problem in Chicago and across the country amid this coronavirus crisis.
They're not ready to work on the front lines just yet, but some medical students from Northwestern University are not letting that stop them from joining in the push to help protect our doctors and nurses.
"Our prayers were not in vain as they turned our hearts toward the hope we have in heaven."
Donald Trump says he has agreed to an offer from Fox News to debate Vice President Kamala Harris on Sept. 4. Harris campaign says she will keep to ABC News plan.
The Biden administration is setting aside $764 million in funding in 2025 to extend the Red Line further south – up from the initial pledge of $350 million announced last year.
"I'm 100% behind Donald Trump and encourage every gun owner to join me in helping send him back to the White House," Rittenhouse wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
A majority of Democratic delegates has voted to select Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for president in a virtual roll call vote, her campaign said Friday.
A judge has refused to put on hold his ruling that allows disabled people in Wisconsin to be emailed absentee ballots at home in November's presidential election in the closely watched battleground state.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
The four-day festival runs from August 1 to August 4 in Chicago's Grant Park.
Activists and families of Black men and women killed by police are showing support for Sonya Massey's family. They rallied Saturday afternoon in front of the Chicago Police Headquarters.
The teens, 15 and 17, were near the front of a home just after 6 p.m. when they were approached by an unknown vehicle.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 5 p.m. forecast for Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.
The free event will give away hundreds of backpacks stuffed with everything students need to start the school year. All are welcome to stop by while supplies last. Chicago area manager for INCA Relief Atya Kazmi talks more about the event.
The opposition released around 22,000 ballot papers, saying their count shows Edmundo Gonzalez won with 71% of the vote.
Because of his ALS diagnosis, the Hall of Fame brought the celebration to McMichael's residence in outside Chicago.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
High pressure will keep Sunday dry with hot and humid conditions in place.
The shooting happened just after 12:30 a.m. in the 5000 block of West Madison Street.
A Sangamon County sheriff's deputy is charged with murdering Sonya Massey.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
A Cubs fielding mix-up allowed Nolan Arenado's short fly to drop for a tying, two-run single in a three-run eighth inning.
Katie Ledecky tied Michael Phelps' record of winning the gold medal in the same event at four straight Summer Games.
The futility streak is the longest in the majors since Baltimore lost 19 straight in August 2021. The Sox had just three hits Friday night.
McMichael could not be at the induction ceremony due to complications of the ALS he has been battling for the past three years.
The Cubs' big inning came against Erick Fedde (7-5), who was acquired earlier in the week from the White Sox in a three-team trade.
Five days a week, about 80 inmates go to the jail's Mental Health Transition Center, part of a program that aims to ensure prisoners don't end up back behind bars.
Crime scene tape was set up at the intersection, and shell casings and evidence markers were seen in the street.
A person of interest was taken into custody, police said.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The shooter also had both a Firearm Owners Identification card and a Concealed Carry License, and he will not be charged, police said.