22 people at Illinois nursing home test positive for coronavirus
Officials have announced that 22 people at a nursing home in suburban Chicago have tested positive for coronavirus.
Officials have announced that 22 people at a nursing home in suburban Chicago have tested positive for coronavirus.
Illinois Governor: Ordering all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30
The governor of Illinois announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30. Drive thru, delivery and curbside pickup will be allowed.
The governor of Illinois announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30. Drive thru, delivery and curbside pickup will be allowed.
Governor to feds: 'Get your s*** together' after massive lines at O'Hare customs screening
Thousands of people waited hours in line at O'Hare Airport customs on Saturday, apparently because of new coronavirus screening procedures, prompting the governor of Illinois to tweet, "the federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW."
Thousands of people waited hours in line at O'Hare Airport customs on Saturday, apparently because of new coronavirus screening procedures, prompting the governor of Illinois to tweet, "the federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW."
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day parades postponed amid coronavirus concerns
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is working with organizers from Chicago’s downtown, South Side and Northwest Side parades, as well as the annual Dyeing of the Chicago River, to reschedule those events for a later date.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is working with organizers from Chicago’s downtown, South Side and Northwest Side parades, as well as the annual Dyeing of the Chicago River, to reschedule those events for a later date.
As coronavirus cases climb, St. Patrick's Day parades in Chicago still on for now
There are now 19 people in Illinois infected with the coronavirus.
There are now 19 people in Illinois infected with the coronavirus.
4 more cases of coronavirus confirmed in Chicago, bringing Illinois total to 11
All four additional cases are in Chicago, and all of the patients are in good condition, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
All four additional cases are in Chicago, and all of the patients are in good condition, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Fourth Chicago convention canceled due to coronavirus worry
The meeting of cardiologists was expected to attract 18,000 people March 28-30.
The meeting of cardiologists was expected to attract 18,000 people March 28-30.
Flu has killed 20,000 Americans including 136 children so far this season, CDC says
The CDC said that so far this season, 34 million people have gotten the flu, and about 20,000 have died.
The CDC said that so far this season, 34 million people have gotten the flu, and about 20,000 have died.
Jussie Smollett's bid to get charges thrown out rejected by Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court rejected former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett's request to throw out charges that accuse him of staging a racist, homophobic attack in Chicago.
The Illinois Supreme Court rejected former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett's request to throw out charges that accuse him of staging a racist, homophobic attack in Chicago.
CPS classroom assistant is 6th coronavirus patient in Illinois
The infected CPS employee, who is now the 6th coronavirus patient in Illinois, works at Vaughn High School in Portage Park.
The infected CPS employee, who is now the 6th coronavirus patient in Illinois, works at Vaughn High School in Portage Park.
Woman charged in connection with abandoned dog found in trash bag
A 48-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the abuse and abandonment of a dog found last month in southwest suburban Willow Springs.
A 48-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the abuse and abandonment of a dog found last month in southwest suburban Willow Springs.
Man accused of sexually assaulting child in Chicago was deported in 2014, arrested in 2019 but let go
ICE says the suspect, identified as Christopher Puente, was in Chicago police custody last year on theft charges. The agency says police should have handed him over to ICE, but because Chicago’s a sanctuary city, Puente was let go.
ICE says the suspect, identified as Christopher Puente, was in Chicago police custody last year on theft charges. The agency says police should have handed him over to ICE, but because Chicago’s a sanctuary city, Puente was let go.
Woman with concealed-carry permit fends off would-be robber in Little Village
The woman was standing in front of her home about 6:50 p.m. in the 4100 block of West 24th Place when a male approached her with a gun and demanded her property, Chicago police said.
The woman was standing in front of her home about 6:50 p.m. in the 4100 block of West 24th Place when a male approached her with a gun and demanded her property, Chicago police said.
Rod Blagojevich now on 'Cameo': Pay $100 to get a video message from him
One week after President Trump commuted his sentence, former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was discovered on "Cameo.”
One week after President Trump commuted his sentence, former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was discovered on "Cameo.”
CPS votes out Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day
Chicago Public Schools is officially doing away with Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day, according to a report.
Chicago Public Schools is officially doing away with Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day, according to a report.
Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to restored charges in Chicago
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Monday to restored charges that accuse him of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself last year in Chicago and falsely reporting to police that the phony attack was real.
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Monday to restored charges that accuse him of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself last year in Chicago and falsely reporting to police that the phony attack was real.
6 inches of heavy, wet snow expected to hit Chicago starting Tuesday: forecasters
Chicago may have been graced with spring-like temperatures over the weekend, but the winter weather is not over.
Chicago may have been graced with spring-like temperatures over the weekend, but the winter weather is not over.
At age 62, retired U.S. Marine holds plank for over 8 hours, breaks world record
A former U.S. Marine and DEA supervisory special agent broke the Guinness World Record for holding a plank. George Hood, 62, held the plank for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.
A former U.S. Marine and DEA supervisory special agent broke the Guinness World Record for holding a plank. George Hood, 62, held the plank for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.
Rod Blagojevich arrives home in Chicago following Trump commutation
Rod Blagojevich was released from prison Tuesday night and arrived home in Chicago Wednesday morning after President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of the former Illinois governor.
Rod Blagojevich was released from prison Tuesday night and arrived home in Chicago Wednesday morning after President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of the former Illinois governor.
11 kids wounded among 26 shot in Chicago since Friday evening
Ten juveniles were among the 19 people shot in Chicago over the weekend.
Ten juveniles were among the 19 people shot in Chicago over the weekend.