Illinois Coronavirus Deaths Now Total 6; Gov. Pritzker Calls On Former Medical Personnel To Return To Field

As Illinois prepared to go under a stay-at-home order Saturday afternoon, Gov. JB Pritzker issued a call for former doctors and other medical personnel to come back to the field and join the fight.

• Mar 21, 2020

Coronavirus In Chicago: A Sobering Look At Past Week In Fight Against COVID-19

This video from CBS 2 Photographer Alfredo Roman documents the harrowing past week in Chicago's fight against COVID-19.

• Mar 21, 2020

With Worries About Coronavirus At Hospitals, Moms-To-Be Call On Midwives

Expectant moms are facing a new fear as COVID-19 cases surge – delivering their baby at a hospital inundated with sick patients.

• Mar 19, 2020

An Exclusive Look At A Gary-Chicago International Airport Terminal That Has Become A COVID-19 Command Center

• Mar 19, 2020

Parents Prepare To Adjust With Extension Of Closure Of Chicago Public Schools Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

With the numbers rising in Illinois in the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday ordered that all Chicago Public Schools remain closed through April 20.

• Mar 19, 2020

Supplies Run Low At Small Pharmacies During COVID-19 Crisis; Some Think They're Being Shut Out

Supplies that are not even related to COVID-19 are running low for mom-and-pop pharmacies.

• Mar 19, 2020

To Combat Spread Of Coronavirus, Chicago's City Hall Will Be Closed To General Public Starting Friday

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday night that in an effort to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, City Hall will not be open to the general public effective Friday.

• Mar 19, 2020

Coronavirus In Illinois: The Illinois Department Of Human Services Closes Office And Reduces Staffing

• Mar 19, 2020

Mayor Lightfoot Announces School Closure Extended To April 20, Orders Anyone Who Is Sick To Stay Home, Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced that the Chicago Public Schools' closure will be extended to April 21 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 19, 2020

Illinois Hospitals: We Need More Medical Supplies

"With continuing uncertainties about global and U.S. supplies of face masks, we urgently need to find alternative supplies, no matter where they are, so our hospitals can continue to provide life-saving care to current and future COVID-19 patients."

• Mar 19, 2020

Indiana National Guard In Action Supporting Emergency Operations During Coronavirus Pandemic

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday announced said the state's National Guard was in action supporting emergency operations and providing personnel to the state Department of Health amid the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 19, 2020

Chicagoland Blood Centers Plea For Donations After Thousands Of Cancelled Drives

Everyone from cancer patients, sickle cell patients, trauma patients, mothers giving birth, babies in the neonatal units and those in burn units rely on blood for their procedures.

• Mar 19, 2020

Instead Of Spirits, Chicago Distillery Now Making Hand Sanitizer

Distilleries with licenses to produce alcohol for consumption can't use it for anything else without permission.

• Mar 19, 2020

CTA Bus Drivers Demand More Protection During Coronavirus Pandemic

While the advice is to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, not everyone has that option.

• Mar 18, 2020