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.
Governor Abbott expands Texas travel order
Abbott has now changed the mandatory self-quarantine to include travelers coming from Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and the states of California, Louisiana and Washington.
After penguins go viral, beloved Chicago dinosaur 'Sue' checks out Field Museum
From penguins to dinosaurs, people stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic are looking for some levity online.
Man charged with coughing in Chicago cops’ faces and saying he had coronavirus
Anthony Ponzi is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.
20 more people at Illinois nursing home test positive for coronavirus; total now 42
The total number of infected people at the nursing home is 42 – 30 residents and 12 staff members.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fourth Chicago convention canceled due to coronavirus worry
The meeting of cardiologists was expected to attract 18,000 people March 28-30.
Test ride an autonomous vehicle at the Detroit auto show this year
Seven companies will be offering free rides in autonomous vehicles to patrons at the North American International Auto Show this year as the city pushes itself into the public eye as the nation's center for innovation in the auto world.
Drag racing vehicle loses control, crashes into building critically injuring 3
Police say that three people are in critical condition after the vehicle they were in crashed into a building shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning in the area of 8 mile and Mound.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.