Chicago woman tests positive for COVID-19 after childbirth, is released and dies days later
Unique Clay, 31, gave birth on April 30, tested positive for coronavirus, and was sent home with her baby -- only to die days later.
Illinois man who delivered tens of thousands of crosses to victims of tragedy dies
An Illinois man who became a fixture in the aftermath of numerous tragedies when he began crisscrossing the country and making wooden crosses more than two decades ago to honor those who were killed has died, his daughter said.
Death of 16-year-old suburban boy may be linked to COVID-19
A 16-year-old Wheeling boy named Zach Leviton has died, and doctors suspect he may have had coroanvirus.
Teenager charged with shoving Marine vet in front of train, killing him
An 18-year-old man is accused of shoving Marine veteran Mamadou Balde in front of a CTA train and killing him.
Chicago liquor store clerk remembered as great friend: 'He would do anything for you'
On Facebook, staff at Liquorama said Christ Douvlis was the “greatest friend to all who knew him.”
Residents enthusiastically snitching on businesses, neighbors amid coronavirus shutdowns
Snitches are emerging as enthusiastic allies as cities, states and countries work to enforce directives meant to limit person-to-person contact amid the virus pandemic that has claimed tens of thousands of lives worldwide.
Skokie couple with COVID-19 dies hours apart
A married couple who emigrated from Ukraine more than two decades ago died of the coronavirus only hours apart over the weekend.
Chicago infant dies after testing positive for coronavirus, governor says
Officials said that the infant is the youngest person in Illinois to die after contracting the novel coronavirus.
20 more people at Illinois nursing home test positive for coronavirus; total now 42
The total number of infected people at the nursing home is 42 – 30 residents and 12 staff members.
22 people at Illinois nursing home test positive for coronavirus
Officials have announced that 22 people at a nursing home in suburban Chicago have tested positive for coronavirus.
Millions holed up at home as US routines shift profoundly amid COVID-19 pandemic
Around the country, people rushed to line up child care and make arrangements to work from home.
Governor to feds: 'Get your s*** together' after massive lines at O'Hare customs screening
Thousands of people waited hours in line at O'Hare Airport customs on Saturday, apparently because of new coronavirus screening procedures, prompting the governor of Illinois to tweet, "the federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW."
Chicago bars packed with St. Patrick's revelers in spite of coronavirus
Chicago bars were packed Saturday afternoon into the evening as revelers celebrated St. Patrick's Day a few days early and ignored warnings about the coronavirus pandemic.
As coronavirus cases climb, St. Patrick's Day parades in Chicago still on for now
There are now 19 people in Illinois infected with the coronavirus.
Woman charged in connection with abandoned dog found in trash bag
A 48-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the abuse and abandonment of a dog found last month in southwest suburban Willow Springs.
CPS votes out Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day
Chicago Public Schools is officially doing away with Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day, according to a report.
At age 62, retired U.S. Marine holds plank for over 8 hours, breaks world record
A former U.S. Marine and DEA supervisory special agent broke the Guinness World Record for holding a plank. George Hood, 62, held the plank for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.
Students: Teacher told classmate to leave US for not standing during national anthem
If the allegations are true, the teacher’s comments would be a violation of the district’s anti-discrimination policy.
Jussie Smollett accused of lying to CPD, indicted on 6 counts of disorderly conduct
In a story FOX 32 News broke first, former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was indicted Tuesday in Chicago by special prosecutor Dan Webb, stemming from the alleged racist and anti-gay attack on him that occurred in January of 2019.
Chicago Girl Scouts cash in on cannabis legalization, sell cookies outside dispensary
An industrious group of Girl Scouts sold hundreds of boxes of their signature cookies after setting up shop outside of a Chicago cannabis dispensary over the weekend.