Days after getting a new heart, Lukas Settecase is doing great. “Lukas is a beast. He’s actually the toughest little guy you’ll ever meet,” said Joel Settecase, Lukas’ dad. The 5 year old from Portage Park was diagnosed with leukemia at 10 months old. After treatment, he went into remission, but then relapsed in 2017. The ongoing treatments and a&#...

The Cook County sheriff’s office announced announced Wednesday that 26 more detainees at Cook County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19, raising the number of confirmed cases among detainees to 167. Twelve detainees diagnosed with the disease have been hospitalized, the sheriff’s office said. Additionally, 34 staff members have also tested posi...

The Chicago Police Board announced its top three candidates for the position of Chicago Police superintendent, with sources saying Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to make her selection the following day.

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues, personal medical advice can be invaluable, but many people don’t have personal physicians. Now a new series of telemedicine apps can make a physician as close as your phone, tablet or computer. One of the simplest telemedicine apps is AmWell: Doctor Visits 24/7. It charges users a flat rate of $69 per visit be...

Life-and-death decisions, 14-hour long days and families worried about their health. Those are among the things health care providers must contend with as city leaders warn that the area could see a significant increase in coronavirus cases.

The Chicago Police Department announced Wednesday 14 more employees have tested positive for the coronavirus. There are now 64 total cases of the disease in the department, police said. Of the total, 62 are police officers and two are civilian members. “We continue to adapt to the new temporary normal & implement social distancing & infecti...

The Chicago Bears have continued to confirm the signings they made early in NFL free agency, as the team announced contracts with offensive lineman Germain Ifedi and linebacker Robert Quinn. Both signings, previously reported when the new NFL league year began in mid-March, were both made official on Wednesday. Quinn, a two-time Pro Bowler who most...

Should you be wearing a mask if you leave the house during the coronavirus pandemic? Changing guidance has led to renewed questions on the topic, as scientists say more evidence indicates the virus could be spread by asymptomatic people. Illinois officials say they are reviewing whether or not they plan to issue new guidance surrounding face coveri...

A Chicago couple is hoping to help victims of domestic violence who need temporary housing during the coronavirus crisis. Ivan Orlovic and his wife Kelly Mack own a house in the city’s Lakeview neighborhood, about a mile from Wrigley Field. For the past year, they’ve been renting out their first floor unit through Airbnb. The unit was o...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she expects cases in Chicago will peak in “the coming weeks.” But just how high they will go remains unclear. “There’s no sugar coating this,” Lightfoot said. “The numbers are going to get worse before they get better.” Her comments echo those made by Chicago Department of ...

Chicago’s outdoor summer events, including Lollapalooza, face some uncertainty in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. On Wednesday morning, Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed what could happen with the city’s largest outdoor musical festival, Lollapalooza. “Lollapalooza is on schedule,” Lightfoot said, with the festival four ...

The Chicago Housing Authority issued a rent deferment for all public housing residents until the end of Illinois’ stay-at-home order. The rent deferral applies to residents of CHA-owned buildings, including senior, family and scattered sites housing. It does not apply to voucher holders who live in privately-owned rental housing. CHA said it ...