Bronzeville Native Dr. William Yates Is On A Mission To Bring Temperature Scanners To Public Places In Chicago

A Chicago doctor is leading the push to get temperature scanners in public places, and one of his first clients is the City of Chicago.

• Jul 1, 2020

Cubs Pitching Coach Tommy Hottovy Gets Emotional As He Talks About Experience Of Having Had COVID-19

Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy teared up when he announced he recently had COVID-19.

• Jul 1, 2020

Concerns Mount Over Whether Contact Tracing Will Be A Match For COVID-19

For months, we've heard contact tracing will bring the coronavirus pandemic under control. But will that work?

• Jul 1, 2020

How Can I Safely BBQ With Friends, Family This Summer? Answers To Common Coronavirus Questions From Dr. Dave Hnida

Dr. Dave Hnida answers common questions about staying safe from coronavirus this summer while still enjoying the warm weather and company of friends.

• Jul 1, 2020

How Safe Is Going On Vacation? Summer Coronavirus Questions Answered By Dr. Max Gomez

With coronavirus limitations easing and summer in full swing, Dr. Max Gomez answers questions about safety while vacationing and enjoying outdoor activities.

• Jun 29, 2020

Illinois Reports 738 New COVID-19 Cases, 14 Deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday reported 738 new cases of COVID-19, and 14 new deaths.

• Jun 29, 2020

Illinois Reports 646 New COVID-19 Cases, 15 Deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 646 new cases of COVID-19, and 15 new deaths.

• Jun 28, 2020

With Restaurants Reopening, Co-Owner Of Alinea Group Wants Better Government Health Guidance For COVID-19 Precautions

The man behind one of the most successful restaurant groups in Chicago has a request businesses rarely make – for more government regulation.

• Jun 25, 2020

Ingalls Memorial Hospital Nurses Accuse Hospital Of Putting Them At Risk For COVID-19

Nurses are demanding changes at a south suburban hospital.

• Jun 25, 2020

Does Heat, Sun Kill Coronavirus? Frequently Asked Summertime Questions About COVID-19 Answered By Dr. Mallika Marshall

Dr. Mallika Marshall, a practicing physician, answers common questions about coronavirus safety this summer at the pool, the beach and out and about.

• Jun 25, 2020

Illinois Reports 894 New COVID-19 Cases, 41 Deaths, Over 30,000 Tests Returned In One Day For First Time

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Thursday announced 894 new cases of COVID-19, and 41 additional deaths.

• Jun 25, 2020

Uptown Restaurant To Require Customers To Fill Out Forms For Potential COVID-19 Contact Tracing

You'll have to fill out some paperwork before you sit down to eat at an acclaimed Chicago restaurant.

• Jun 24, 2020

Doctor Who Survived COVID-19 Is Denied Opportunity To Donate Plasma Because He Is Gay

Dr. Dillon Barron is a frontline emergency room doctor on the city's North Side. He was also once a COVID-19 patient himself and has since recovered. But when he tried to donate his plasma to help save others, he was flat-out denied because he is gay.

• Jun 24, 2020

Pritzker: No Plans Now For Illinois To Require Quarantine For Visitors From COVID-19 Hot Spot States, But That Could Change

New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut on Wednesday announced a requirement of 14-day quarantines for people visiting from other states that are seeing spikes in coronavirus cases. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he has no plans for a similar requirement in Illinois, but that could change.

• Jun 24, 2020

FDA Warns Public To Avoid Specific Hand Sanitizer Products That Contain Methanol

The Food and Drug Administration advised avoiding nine products made by a company in Mexico called Eskbiochem.

• Jun 23, 2020

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