Illinois Reports 1,639 New COVID-19 Cases, 8 New Deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday announced 1,639 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths.

• Aug 1, 2020

Suicide Of Chicago Police Deputy Chief Dion Boyd Highlights Greater Crisis Among Officers

The Chicago Police deputy chief who committed suicide on Tuesday is now part of a sad, but growing list of men and women in blue.

• Jul 29, 2020

The Forgotten Fight Against COVID-19: Are You Protecting Your Phone?

In the last few months, COVID-19 has drastically changed our norms. While everyone is social distancing, masking up and wiping down every door knob in a three-mile-radius, what about the germ magnets we all keep glued to our finger tips; our cell phones.

• Jul 29, 2020

Town Of Cicero Says Walgreens Stores Aren't Following Mask Rules

The Town of Cicero says Walgreens has not been following the mask rules there.

• Jul 27, 2020

Northwestern Seeks Participants For COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Studies

Northwestern Medicine is looking for recruits for trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine.

• Jul 27, 2020

With More Families Turning To Backyard Pools Amid Pandemic, Officials Issue Safety Reminders

With so many beaches and public pools closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, more families have turned to backyard pools.

• Jul 26, 2020

Health Care Worker Tests Positive For COVID-19, Quarantines, And Loses Job -- Only To Find Out Test Was Wrong

A COVID-19 test forced one woman into quarantine for weeks, and she lost her job. But then she learned she never had the virus. The test was wrong.

• Jul 22, 2020

UIC Prepares To Begin Phase III Trial Of Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine

A key to ending the coronavirus pandemic is to create an effective vaccine and give it to as many people as possible.

• Jul 21, 2020

Illinois Reports 955 New COVID-19 Cases, 23 Additional Deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday announced 955 new COVID-19 cases and 23 additional deaths.

• Jul 21, 2020

Lake County, Indiana Issues Mask Order Amid Coronavirus Case Surge

Lake County, Indiana on Monday issued an order requiring face masks under most circumstances.

• Jul 20, 2020

Illinois Reports 965 New COVID-19 Cases, 6 New Deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 965 new COVID-19 cases, and six new deaths.

• Jul 19, 2020

Illinois Reports 1,276 New COVID-19 Cases, 18 Deaths, New Record Of 46,099 Tests In 24 Hours

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday reported 1,276 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 18 new deaths.

• Jul 18, 2020

Wait Times Have Been Longer For COVID-19 Test Results Lately -- Why Is That Happening?

Over four months into the pandemic, CBS 2 is learning it's often taking longer to get COVID-19 test results than it was just weeks ago.

• Jul 16, 2020

Chicago Public Health Director Dr. Allison Arwady Talks About Rise In Coronavirus Cases, Ways Forward

With concerns mounting as COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Chicago – particularly among 18- to 29-year-olds, Chicago Department of Public Health Director Dr. Allison Arwady joined CBS 2 Wednesday to about what kind of actions will be coming if problems persist.

• Jul 15, 2020

With Cubs Opening Day Coming Soon, Wrigleyville Bars Say They're Taking Crowd Control Very Seriously

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been warning Chicago that a spike in new COVID-19 cases has been seen among 18- to 29-year-olds – just the demographic that often flocks to Wrigleyville for Opening Day for the Cubs.

• Jul 15, 2020

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