Chicago Weather: Severe Storms Possible Thursday Night, Dry Forecast For Friday
Storms producing gusty winds appears to be the primary threat, though it remains somewhat low.
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Storms producing gusty winds appears to be the primary threat, though it remains somewhat low.
The Chicago Police Board has ruled that two officers will be fired for the 2016 shooting that killed a teen named Paul O'Neal.
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.
The impact of closing Chicago's bars and restaurants reaches far beyond food industry workers.
The park district in north suburban Glencoe has now canceled all programs and facilities through April 10 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. J. B. Pritzker is eying potential sites that could treat an overflow of patients if hospitals reach capacity during the coronavirus pandemic.
"If I were to get coronavirus it would delay my therapy. Me delaying this is kinda out of the question."
"I think for us our mission is to make sure that the public understands that this is dangerous."
A Chicago police detective stationed at the department's Homan Square facility has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, as has a relative of the detective, sources said.
Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain said the church pastor Keith Gomez refused to close the school, claiming his First Amendment rights.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced that the Chicago Public Schools' closure will be extended to April 21 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
"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."
The three deaths include a Will County man in his 50s, a Cook County woman in her 80s, and a Florida woman in her 70s who was visiting Sangamon County, according to the governor.
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.
