coronavirus

Village of Arlington Heights Government Offices Close to Public Beginning 5 PM Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Through March 31, 2020

Tue Mar 17, 2020 06:54 pm Cardinal News

In light of concerns to keep our community safe in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village of Arlington Heights’ government offices are closed to the public starting at 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 17 […]

FAA map for Midway Ground Stop caused by Coronavirus COVID-19 illness at control tower

FAA Shuts Down Midway International Airport Control Tower After Control Tower Employees Test Positive for Coronavirus COVID-19

Tue Mar 17, 2020 05:24 pm Cardinal News

Midway International Airport (MDW) control tower was shut down Tuesday afternoon March 17, 2020 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after several employees tested positive for Coronavirus COVID-19. The last flight believed to be allowed […]

First Coronavirus Death in Illinois, Outbreak at Nursing Facility, 55 New Cases for a Total of 160 Cases

Tue Mar 17, 2020 03:37 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first death of an Illinois resident who tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The individual was a Chicago resident in her 60s who tested positive […]

Ohio Postpones Primary Election Just Hours Before Polls Were Set to Open

Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:22 pm Cardinal News

Ohio postponed its Tuesday primary election on Tuesday March 17, 2020, just hours before polls were set to open. Early Tuesday morning, the state Supreme Court denied a judge’s attempt to let the primary continue […]

Election Judge Wants To See Illinois Primary Postponed as Gov. Pritzker Fails to Follow His Own Social Distancing Executive Order at Polling Places

Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:27 am Cardinal News

Election Judge Doug Brooks is concerned about the coronavirus pandemic (CBS Chicago). Cook County and Lake County courts have shut down, but polling places remain open for today’s presidential primary Election Day, even after Gov. […]

Orangetheory Corporate-Owned Studios to Close Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Least Through Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Mon Mar 16, 2020 06:56 pm Cardinal News

Orangetheory® Fitness announced Monday, March 16, 2020 the closure of all corporate-owned studios, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, to ensure the safety of all staff and members during the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic. The brand […]

Coronavirus Infections in Illinois Increase by 12 to Total 105; First Case in Will County and Peoria County Announced on Monday, March 16, 2020

Mon Mar 16, 2020 05:25 pm Cardinal News

The first coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case was reported in Will County today at the State of Illinois coronavirus update on Monday, March 16, 2020. The increase was smaller than yesterday’s increase, which was 29. Also, […]

Monday Stocks Start with Circuit Breaker, Trading Halted Immediately After the Bell, S&P Falls 9.3%, DJI 20,935.16 (-2250.46)

Mon Mar 16, 2020 09:26 am Cardinal News

CARDINAL NEWS Headlines, News Highlights and Current Events for Monday, March 16 2020 NBC Nightly News Sunday, March 15 2020. Trading was halted for 15 minutes immediately after the open triggered by an 8.14% drop […]

Google Confirms It’s Partnering with US Government Developing a Nationwide Website Including Information about COVID-19 Symptoms, Risk And Testing Information

Mon Mar 16, 2020 07:40 am Cardinal News

Google confirmed late Saturday, March 14, 2020 that Google is partnering with the US Government in developing a nationwide website that includes information about COVID-19 symptoms, risk and testing information. Google is also working on […]

You Know It’s Bad When Arnold Schwarzenegger Says Stay Out of the Gymnasium

Mon Mar 16, 2020 07:26 am Cardinal News

Perhaps it might be bad to be out in public, but former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger shared his healthy adaptation to mitigation isolation. California officials recommended all citizens 65 or older stay home. Arnold said, […]

NYC Public Schools Closing from March 16, 2020 Until April 20, 2020; New York Cases in State at 729

Sun Mar 15, 2020 05:17 pm Cardinal News

Gov. Andrew Coumo’s office announced Sunday afternoon March 15, 2020 that New York City will close public schools beginning Monday, March 16, 2020; and are scheduled to re-open following Spring Recess on Monday, April 20, […]

Bars and Restaurants in Illinois Ordered to Close Monday Night, March 16, 2020 through Monday March 30, 2020; Drive-Thru and Pick-Up May Operate

Sun Mar 15, 2020 04:35 pm Cardinal News

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s ordered Sunday afternoon March 15, 2020 that all bars and restaurants in Illinois must close to dine-in customers from the end of business Monday night, March 16, 2020 through March 30, […]

IDPH Reports 29 New Cases Totaling 93 at Gov. JB Pritzker’s Coronavirus Press Conference Sunday, March 15, 2020

Sun Mar 15, 2020 03:35 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health along with Governor J.B. reported on Sunday March 15, 2020 reported 29 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois to a total of 93. Five additional counties are […]

City of Chicago Enforcement “Half Mitigates” Bars and Liquor Establishments Out of Concern for Social Distancing to Moderate Spread of Coronavirus

Sun Mar 15, 2020 01:47 pm Cardinal News

SHARING DRINKS OBSERVED Officials from the City of Chicago on Sunday March 15, 2020 just before 11:30 a.m. announced restrictions for bars and restaurants that sell liquor in Chicago in an effort to support Social […]

This illustration, created by Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Second COVID-19 Case Reported at Northwestern University’s Evanston Campus

Sun Mar 15, 2020 01:05 pm Cardinal News

Northwestern University reported Saturday March 14, 2020 that a second employee at Northwestern University tested positive for COVID-19. Both employees worked at the Evanston campus. The first employee was reported by Northwestern to be an […]

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