Judge blocks 30-day extension of Illinois stay-at-home order
Governor J.B. Pritzker, however, has vowed to appeal the ruling.
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Large house parties violating Chicago's stay-at-home order
"What was depicted on the video was reckless and utterly unacceptable," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tweeted.
Judge rejects release of vulnerable Cook County Jail inmates
Cook County Jail is experiencing one of the largest outbreaks from a single location in the country.
Illinois mayor's wife found at bar violating stay-at-home order
"My wife is an adult capable of making her own decisions, and in this instance she exhibited a stunning lack of judgement," Mayor Brant Walker of Alton, Illinois, wrote on Facebook.
African Americans make up over 70% of Chicago's COVID-19 deaths
African Americans make up 52% of all coronavirus cases in Chicago even though they only account for 30% of the total population.
Chicago ER doctor: Virus crisis is "the only thing that scares me"
"This is the most scared I've ever been being an ER doctor, and it's not just because of me. It's because I have a wife and a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old at home and I don't want to expose them," he told CBS News' David Begnaud.
Infant coronavirus death in Chicago is "very unusual," doctor says
Chicago's public health commissioner said medical professionals don't want parents bringing healthy babies to emergency rooms.
Severe weather to slam U.S. midsection, tornadoes possible
There will be two rounds of severe weather. The second, later Saturday, will be the most significant.
Coronavirus updates: National Guard will be activated to help 3 states
Senator Rand Paul said he has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the first known senator to contract the disease.
Coronavirus updates from March 21, 2020
Governors across the U.S. have announced sweeping measures as part of an intensive fight unfolding worldwide against the coronavirus outbreak.
Unclear how long "stay-at-home" orders will last, Dr. Fauci says
Residents of California, New York and Illinois have all been ordered to remain in their homes as much as possible, with some essential exceptions.
Progressive challenger defeats establishment Democrat in primary
Marie Newman narrowly lost to Dan Lipinski in the 2018 primary, but defeated him in Tuesday's rematch.
Joe Biden wins all 3 primaries in Arizona, Florida and Illinois
Ohio postponed its primary due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Penguins take a "field trip" in closed aquarium
These videos are a small ray of sunshine in an otherwise dark moment.
When do polls close for the March 17 Democratic primaries?
It's primary day in Florida, Illinois and Arizona, but polls will be closed in Ohio.
How to watch results for Tuesday's primaries
Coronavirus is likely to stifle turnout, as millions of Americans stay home.
Former GOP congressman comes out as gay
The one-time Illinois congressman said he would be fighting for LGBT rights now if he was still in office.
Illinois bill aims to remove religious exemptions for vaccines
The bill would also allow minors age 14 and older to get a vaccine, "regardless of whether the minor's parent or guardian consents."
Illinois mistakenly cancels former inmates' voter registrations
In Illinois, the voting rights of inmates convicted of crimes are suspended during incarceration but restored upon release, though they have to register again.
Democratic senator knocks Amtrak over $25,000 price quote for disabled passengers
Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, the first disabled woman elected to Congress, called it "outrageous" for Amtrak to ask passengers to pay $25,000 for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois.
Legal weed sales in Illinois bring in $3.17 million on first day
Earlier this week, Governor J.B. Pritzker granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions.
New laws in 2020 cover higher wages, the gig economy and more
Twenty-one states are increasing their minimum wage, from Florida to Washington.
States with legal weed and what states could follow in 2020
According to an end of the year CBS News Poll, support for legal pot hit a new high in 2019, with 65% of U.S. adults saying marijuana should be legal.
Illinois governor clears thousands of marijuana convictions
Illinois' governor granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions on Tuesday.
Emissions from a sterilization plant gave teachers cancer, lawsuit claims
"Many of us taught with our windows wide open in the spring, in the fall," former teacher Peg Vahldieck said.
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