Police chief beats COVID-19, resumes command from 'the hotbox'
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work. Police Chief Kristen Ziman is one of them.
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work. Police Chief Kristen Ziman is one of them.
These first responders beat COVID-19; now they're back at work
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work, some with a lingering cough and lost weight.
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work, some with a lingering cough and lost weight.
Chicago hospital successfully treats struggling COVID-19 patient with plasma from virus survivor
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
Police cite owner of home that was site of packed Chicago house party
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
Outrage in neighborhood, over social media after huge party defies social distancing rules
A video circulating on social media went viral Sunday, after dozens of young people crowded into a home in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood for a party Saturday night.
A video circulating on social media went viral Sunday, after dozens of young people crowded into a home in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood for a party Saturday night.
Illinois man sues Trump for denying stimulus checks to Americans married to immigrants
An Illinois man is suing President Trump and other Republican officials because he is being denied a stimulus check because he is married to an immigrant without a social security number.
An Illinois man is suing President Trump and other Republican officials because he is being denied a stimulus check because he is married to an immigrant without a social security number.
Death of 16-year-old suburban boy may be linked to COVID-19
A 16-year-old Wheeling boy named Zach Leviton has died, and doctors suspect he may have had coroanvirus.
A 16-year-old Wheeling boy named Zach Leviton has died, and doctors suspect he may have had coroanvirus.
Man accused of attacking nurse for coughing
A Chicago man who allegedly punched a nurse on a city bus after accusing her of trying to give him the coronavirus by coughing on him has been arrested on a felony battery charge
A Chicago man who allegedly punched a nurse on a city bus after accusing her of trying to give him the coronavirus by coughing on him has been arrested on a felony battery charge
VIDEO: Chicago jail detainee attacks guard, steals keys, releases others in maximum security block
A detainee at Cook County Jail attacked three jail guards Tuesday — seriously injuring one — while stealing a guard’s keys to let out other detainees in the maximum security block.
A detainee at Cook County Jail attacked three jail guards Tuesday — seriously injuring one — while stealing a guard’s keys to let out other detainees in the maximum security block.
Teenager charged with shoving Marine vet in front of train, killing him
An 18-year-old man is accused of shoving Marine veteran Mamadou Balde in front of a CTA train and killing him.
An 18-year-old man is accused of shoving Marine veteran Mamadou Balde in front of a CTA train and killing him.
Outbreak of violence taking Chicago hospital resources away from coronavirus needs
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday expressed dismay at the outbreak of violence in the city in recent days, saying it is straining police resources and filling hospital space needed for patients suffering from the coronavirus.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday expressed dismay at the outbreak of violence in the city in recent days, saying it is straining police resources and filling hospital space needed for patients suffering from the coronavirus.
Judge denies R Kelly release amid coronavirus crisis
A federal judge in New York on Tuesday denied R&B singer R. Kelly's request for release from jail in Chicago because he was concerned he could contract the coronavirus while behind bars.
A federal judge in New York on Tuesday denied R&B singer R. Kelly's request for release from jail in Chicago because he was concerned he could contract the coronavirus while behind bars.
Illinois man who killed wife and then himself feared both had COVID-19, police say
A man who killed his wife and then himself earlier this week in southwest suburban Lockport Township told family that he feared he and his wife had contracted the coronavirus, according to police.
A man who killed his wife and then himself earlier this week in southwest suburban Lockport Township told family that he feared he and his wife had contracted the coronavirus, according to police.
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.
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.
Restaurant including toilet paper roll with every takeout order
A suburban Chicago restaurant is offering a unique perk with every to-go order in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak: a roll of toilet paper.
A suburban Chicago restaurant is offering a unique perk with every to-go order in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak: a roll of toilet paper.
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.
The total number of infected people at the nursing home is 42 – 30 residents and 12 staff members.
Penguins take 'field trip' around empty Chicago aquarium closed over COVID-19 concerns
Penguins at Shedd Aquarium went on a “field trip” around the aquarium after it closed its doors for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penguins at Shedd Aquarium went on a “field trip” around the aquarium after it closed its doors for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 bars packed with St. Patrick's revelers in spite of coronavirus
Chicago bars were packed Saturday afternoon into the evening as revelers celebrated St. Patrick's Day a few days early and ignored warnings about the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago bars were packed Saturday afternoon into the evening as revelers celebrated St. Patrick's Day a few days early and ignored warnings about the coronavirus pandemic.