Judge denies request to release Cook County Jail inmates
A federal judge has denied a request to release medically vulnerable inmates at a Chicago jail but ordered officials to step up coronavirus testing for detainees.
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Mom creates sidewalk art to entertain kids
Stacy Lazzara, a Chicago mother of two, is making quarantine more fun for her kids by using simple sidewalk chalk to make incredible, intricate works of art. She's transformed her daughters into astronauts, mermaids and skateboarders, and photos of her masterpieces have gone viral. "There is so much fear and anxiety in the world right now; we love being able to bring a smile to people’s faces!" she told CBS News.
Coronavirus seeps into U.S. prison system
Experts are sounding the alarm about those who work and live inside U.S. jails and prisons because they are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak. Louis L. Reed, an organizer with #Cut50, an initiative to cut the prison population, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest as the pandemic threatens people incarcerated across America.
Mom turns house into an aquarium
When she had to cancel her 2-year-old son's birthday trip to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, a Michigan mom decided she still wanted to give him a fun experience. So, she created an at-home aquarium for him using arts and crafts, completely transforming her home for his quarantine birthday party.
Michelle Obama's heartfelt message to Chicago health care workers
"You embody the very best of who we are – the very best. And I know we will get through this crisis because of you," the former first lady said.
Chicago boy makes COVID-19 podcast
Five-year-old Albie Gill has created his own COVID-19 podcast with the help of his dad, Andrew. They join CBSN's Reena Ninan to talk about their inspiration.
Transcript: Governor J.B. Pritzker on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker that aired Sunday, May 3, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Large house parties violating Chicago's stay-at-home order
"What was depicted on the video was reckless and utterly unacceptable," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tweeted.
Latino communities struggle during coronavirus pandemic
"We don't have the benefit of 'I should just stay home,'" a first-generation Mexican American tells CBS News of the need to make money during the pandemic.
Activists rushing to pay bail for inmates amid virus threat
"We're not just fighting for a few people, we're fighting for everyone to be bonded out," said Jason Hammond of the Chicago Community Bond Fund.
Massive car pileup on Chicago expressway; 14 hospitalized
Officials said low traction on the expressway caused the collisions.
ICYMI: Top takeaways from this week's "Face the Nation"
This week we sat down with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb for the latest on the battle against coronavirus
Chicago mayor says coronavirus is "devastating" African American community
"This virus attacks those underlying conditions with a vengeance," Lightfoot said on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Lori Lightfoot on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, that aired Sunday, April 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Judge rejects release of vulnerable Cook County Jail inmates
Cook County Jail is experiencing one of the largest outbreaks from a single location in the country.
African Americans make up over 70% of Chicago's COVID-19 deaths
African Americans make up 52% of all coronavirus cases in Chicago even though they only account for 30% of the total population.
Coronavirus cases surge inside Chicago jail
With 291 confirmed coronavirus cases, the jail is experiencing one of the largest outbreaks inside a U.S. correctional facility.
Owners of empty hospitals in fights to reopen them for COVID-19
Investor also tied to shuttered hospital outside Chicago that officials say could treat patients with coronavirus disease.
Chicago ER doctor: Virus crisis is "the only thing that scares me"
"This is the most scared I've ever been being an ER doctor, and it's not just because of me. It's because I have a wife and a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old at home and I don't want to expose them," he told CBS News' David Begnaud.
Infant coronavirus death in Chicago is "very unusual," doctor says
Chicago's public health commissioner said medical professionals don't want parents bringing healthy babies to emergency rooms.
R. Kelly cites coronavirus in seeking release from jail pending trial
Lawyers for R&B singer accused in multiple sexual misconduct cases say federal jail in Chicago takes few precautions against COVID-19.
Unclear how long "stay-at-home" orders will last, Dr. Fauci says
Residents of California, New York and Illinois have all been ordered to remain in their homes as much as possible, with some essential exceptions.
Penguins take a "field trip" in closed aquarium
These videos are a small ray of sunshine in an otherwise dark moment.
NYC and Chicago postpone St. Patrick's Day Parades
"As you might imagine this was not an easy decision and we don't take it lightly," said Chicago's mayor.
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to reworked federal sex abuse charges
The 13-count superseding indictment unsealed last month against the R&B singer includes a reference to a new accuser.
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U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela, Trump says Maduro captured
Soon after the U.S. carried out military strikes inside Venezuela, President Trump said the nation's President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out.
World reaction to U.S. strikes on Venezuela pours in
Many U.S. adversaries condemned the U.S. strikes on Venezuela, while other governments called for deescalation.
U.S. lawmakers react after Trump announces Venezuela operation
Reactions from U.S. lawmakers poured in after the Trump administration announced strikes on Venezuela and the capture of the country's president.
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Potential ISIS-inspired attack thwarted in North Carolina, officials say
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Venezuela strikes continue history of U.S. interventions in Latin America
Since the Cold War, the United States has conducted over half a dozen military interventions in Latin America.
9 Minnesota child centers in viral video "operating as expected," officials say
Nine of the Minnesota child care centers that were discussed in a viral video, prompting allegations of fraud, were operated as expected when state investigators conducted on-site checks this week, officials said on Friday.
Swiss bar fire started by sparklers, investigators say, amid efforts to ID victims
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.