Parts of Navy Pier to reopen Wednesday with masked staff
CHICAGO — Chicago's Navy Pier plans to begin reopening Wednesday, nearly three months after closing as part of state and city efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus.Initial reopening plans include outdoor restaurant spaces, tour boats, parking garages and outdoor parks and piers.Navy Pier officials said carnival rides including its Ferris wheel and indoor spaces including the Chicago Children's Museum will not reopen yet.
CHICAGO — Chicago's Navy Pier plans to begin reopening Wednesday, nearly three months after closing as part of state and city efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus.Initial reopening plans include outdoor restaurant spaces, tour boats, parking garages and outdoor parks and piers.Navy Pier officials said carnival rides including its Ferris wheel and indoor spaces including the Chicago Children's Museum will not reopen yet.
20,620 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 646 deaths, 13K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 20,614 on Saturday, June 6.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 20,614 on Saturday, June 6.
'Weee!:' Grandma rides mobility scooter in skate park to celebrate after months in quarantine
SCOTLAND -- A grandmother in Broxburn, Scotland took a trip to a skate park to celebrate her first time leaving the house after months in quarantine.
SCOTLAND -- A grandmother in Broxburn, Scotland took a trip to a skate park to celebrate her first time leaving the house after months in quarantine.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
BARCELONA - A hospital in Spain is taking coronavirus patients on trips to the sea as part of their recovery from the illness.Photos shows medical staff at the Hospital del Mar in Barcelona wheeling patients recovering from the virus to the beach on Wednesday, offering them a scenic view of the Mediterranean Sea.
BARCELONA - A hospital in Spain is taking coronavirus patients on trips to the sea as part of their recovery from the illness.Photos shows medical staff at the Hospital del Mar in Barcelona wheeling patients recovering from the virus to the beach on Wednesday, offering them a scenic view of the Mediterranean Sea.
CDC says some Americans surveyed have gargled bleach to prevent coronavirus
ORLANDO - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says some Americans are using unsafe practices in an attempt to prevent getting the coronavirus, including gargling with bleach.FOX NEWS reports that over a third of Americans who took the CDC survey also reportedly misused household cleaners by using them on their fruits and vegetables in the attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Calls to poison control centers regarding disinfectants and household cleaners reportedly went up since the beginning of the pandemic.According to the CDC report:
ORLANDO - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says some Americans are using unsafe practices in an attempt to prevent getting the coronavirus, including gargling with bleach.FOX NEWS reports that over a third of Americans who took the CDC survey also reportedly misused household cleaners by using them on their fruits and vegetables in the attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Calls to poison control centers regarding disinfectants and household cleaners reportedly went up since the beginning of the pandemic.According to the CDC report:
Virus exposes sharp economic divide: College vs. non-college
BALTIMORE — For an American workforce under continuing threat from the coronavirus, the best protection might just be a college degree.Friday's jobs report for May delivered a major pleasant surprise, with lower unemployment and 2.5 million added jobs, instead of the darkening picture that had been widely expected.Yet the damage inflicted on the job market since February has highlighted a widening line of inequality based on education.
BALTIMORE — For an American workforce under continuing threat from the coronavirus, the best protection might just be a college degree.Friday's jobs report for May delivered a major pleasant surprise, with lower unemployment and 2.5 million added jobs, instead of the darkening picture that had been widely expected.Yet the damage inflicted on the job market since February has highlighted a widening line of inequality based on education.
20,333 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 634 deaths, 13K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 20,333 on Friday, June 5.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 20,333 on Friday, June 5.
Milwaukee bars, restaurants reopen; some owners excited, others say it's not time
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in months, Milwaukee bars and restaurants can welcome customers inside.Employees at Victor's on Van Buren are hard at work."We've been preparing for this for the last two months," Victor Jones said.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in months, Milwaukee bars and restaurants can welcome customers inside.Employees at Victor's on Van Buren are hard at work."We've been preparing for this for the last two months," Victor Jones said.
US will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration said Friday it will let Chinese airlines operate a limited number of flights to the U.S., backing down from a threat to ban the flights.The decision came one day after China appeared to open the door to U.S. carriers United Airlines and Delta Air Lines resuming one flight per week each into the country.The Transportation Department said it will let Chinese passenger airlines fly a combined total of two round-trip flights per week between the U.S. and China, which it said would equal the number of flights that China's aviation authority will allow for U.S. carriers.Delta praised the U.S. government for trying to "ensure fairness and access to China.” United said it was reviewing the matter.
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration said Friday it will let Chinese airlines operate a limited number of flights to the U.S., backing down from a threat to ban the flights.The decision came one day after China appeared to open the door to U.S. carriers United Airlines and Delta Air Lines resuming one flight per week each into the country.The Transportation Department said it will let Chinese passenger airlines fly a combined total of two round-trip flights per week between the U.S. and China, which it said would equal the number of flights that China's aviation authority will allow for U.S. carriers.Delta praised the U.S. government for trying to "ensure fairness and access to China.” United said it was reviewing the matter.
CDC director apologizes for 'inadequate' coronavirus data on racial disparities
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield apologized Thursday for the health agency's lack of reporting on the racial disparities in COVID-19 patients, making it difficult to allocate resources to minority communities hit hard by the pandemic."I personally want to apologize for the inadequacy of our response," Redfield said during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the federal government's coronavirus response.Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus, which they view as a trend that outpaces other racial groups and the lack of race-specific data of the victims.In an effort to compile such data, an April coronavirus relief package -- the PPP and Health Care Enhancement Act -- mandated the CDC to provide a report on the racial and socioeconomic disparities of the virus."It contained no new insight and what it did was just link to websites of data that was outdated and it was very limited on testing and demographics," Rep.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield apologized Thursday for the health agency's lack of reporting on the racial disparities in COVID-19 patients, making it difficult to allocate resources to minority communities hit hard by the pandemic."I personally want to apologize for the inadequacy of our response," Redfield said during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the federal government's coronavirus response.Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus, which they view as a trend that outpaces other racial groups and the lack of race-specific data of the victims.In an effort to compile such data, an April coronavirus relief package -- the PPP and Health Care Enhancement Act -- mandated the CDC to provide a report on the racial and socioeconomic disparities of the virus."It contained no new insight and what it did was just link to websites of data that was outdated and it was very limited on testing and demographics," Rep.
Kenosha non-profits eligible to apply for relief from FEMA assistance program
KENOSHA -- Certain private nonprofit organizations in the community are eligible to apply for funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program to help cover the costs of COVID-19 response efforts, the Kenosha County Division of Emergency Management announced Friday, June 5.Local organizations are encouraged to apply to determine whether they are eligible and to seek this aid.To be eligible for Public Assistance, a private nonprofit applicant must show that it has:
KENOSHA -- Certain private nonprofit organizations in the community are eligible to apply for funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program to help cover the costs of COVID-19 response efforts, the Kenosha County Division of Emergency Management announced Friday, June 5.Local organizations are encouraged to apply to determine whether they are eligible and to seek this aid.To be eligible for Public Assistance, a private nonprofit applicant must show that it has:
Malaria drug didn't help virus patients, big UK study finds
LONDON -- Leaders of a large study in the United Kingdom that is rigorously testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and other medicines for hospitalized COVID-19 patients say they will stop putting people on the drug because it’s clear it isn’t helping.Results released Friday from 1,542 patients showed the drug did not reduce deaths, time in the hospital or other factors.
LONDON -- Leaders of a large study in the United Kingdom that is rigorously testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and other medicines for hospitalized COVID-19 patients say they will stop putting people on the drug because it’s clear it isn’t helping.Results released Friday from 1,542 patients showed the drug did not reduce deaths, time in the hospital or other factors.
Pick ‘n Save, Kroger Health and Kenosha County extend free drive-through COVID-19 testing in Kenosha
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Pick ‘n Save and Kroger Health, in partnership with the Kenosha County Division of Health, are extending their free, drive-through COVID-19 testing in Kenosha through the week of June 8.The testing will still be held at the Pick ‘n Save on Highway 50 in Kenosha.Community members can register here.Eligibility will be established by a virtual screening tool based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with recommendations from state and local government.Those eligible can select an appointment time in their area.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Pick ‘n Save and Kroger Health, in partnership with the Kenosha County Division of Health, are extending their free, drive-through COVID-19 testing in Kenosha through the week of June 8.The testing will still be held at the Pick ‘n Save on Highway 50 in Kenosha.Community members can register here.Eligibility will be established by a virtual screening tool based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with recommendations from state and local government.Those eligible can select an appointment time in their area.
JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy
NEW YORK -- Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.“While closing stores is always an extremely difficult decision, our store optimization strategy is vital to ensuring we emerge from both Chapter 11 and the COVID-19 pandemic as a stronger retailer with greater financial flexibility to allow us to continue serving our loyal customers for decades to come,” said JCPenney CEO Jill Soltau in a company statement. “We will remain one of the nation’s largest apparel and home retailers as we continue to operate a majority of our stores and our flagship store, jcp.com, to ensure our valued customers continue to have access to the products and brands they need and want.”Store-closing sales will take place at the 154 different locations per orders from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
NEW YORK -- Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.“While closing stores is always an extremely difficult decision, our store optimization strategy is vital to ensuring we emerge from both Chapter 11 and the COVID-19 pandemic as a stronger retailer with greater financial flexibility to allow us to continue serving our loyal customers for decades to come,” said JCPenney CEO Jill Soltau in a company statement. “We will remain one of the nation’s largest apparel and home retailers as we continue to operate a majority of our stores and our flagship store, jcp.com, to ensure our valued customers continue to have access to the products and brands they need and want.”Store-closing sales will take place at the 154 different locations per orders from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
LOS ANGELES -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.According to the FTC, if you have received any notice from your state unemployment benefits office or your employer regarding a supposed application for these benefits, you may have been a victim of this scam.The FTC recommends that anyone who has been a victim of this fraudulent behavior should:
LOS ANGELES -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.According to the FTC, if you have received any notice from your state unemployment benefits office or your employer regarding a supposed application for these benefits, you may have been a victim of this scam.The FTC recommends that anyone who has been a victim of this fraudulent behavior should:
19,996 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 627 deaths, 12K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 19,996 on Thursday, June 4.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 19,996 on Thursday, June 4.
'The responsible decision:' Summerfest 2020 CANCELED due to COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The lakeside festival that draws hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Milwaukee each summer has been canceled for the first time in 53 years after it was earlier moved to September.Summerfest officials said Thursday, June 4 that out of an “abundance of caution” for fans, artists, vendors and staff, the event will not take place this year.Summerfest CEO Don Smiley says staff explored numerous options to operate the festival in a safe manner in light of the coronavirus outbreak, but could not find acceptable alternatives."It was a difficult decision," said Smiley. "It's painful.
MILWAUKEE -- The lakeside festival that draws hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Milwaukee each summer has been canceled for the first time in 53 years after it was earlier moved to September.Summerfest officials said Thursday, June 4 that out of an “abundance of caution” for fans, artists, vendors and staff, the event will not take place this year.Summerfest CEO Don Smiley says staff explored numerous options to operate the festival in a safe manner in light of the coronavirus outbreak, but could not find acceptable alternatives."It was a difficult decision," said Smiley. "It's painful.
Wisconsin prisons increase COVID-19 testing, quarantines
MADISON — All prisoners and staff in Wisconsin's 36 adult prisons will be tested for COVID-19 under the state Department of Corrections' plan to resume more normal operations.The new procedures include quarantining new prisoners and transfers for 14 days, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Thursday.
MADISON — All prisoners and staff in Wisconsin's 36 adult prisons will be tested for COVID-19 under the state Department of Corrections' plan to resume more normal operations.The new procedures include quarantining new prisoners and transfers for 14 days, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Thursday.
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.The format calls for each team playing eight games to determine playoff seeding plus the possible utilization of a play-in tournament for the final spot in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference postseason fields.
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.The format calls for each team playing eight games to determine playoff seeding plus the possible utilization of a play-in tournament for the final spot in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference postseason fields.
Mayor: Milwaukee bars/restaurants can reopen at 25% capacity Friday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Thursday, June 4 announced Milwaukee bars and restaurants may reopen at 25% capacity starting Friday, June 5 amid the coronavirus pandemic.Bars and restaurants were forced to close to dine-in customers in March -- and have been limited to pickup and delivery service only.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Thursday, June 4 announced Milwaukee bars and restaurants may reopen at 25% capacity starting Friday, June 5 amid the coronavirus pandemic.Bars and restaurants were forced to close to dine-in customers in March -- and have been limited to pickup and delivery service only.