By Eric Tucker, Artiz Parra and Joseph Wilson Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — New York's coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 and the worldwide number of confirmed cases hovered around 2 million on Monday, even as the lack of fresh…

Staff Report ROCKFORD – The Winnebago County Emergency Operations Center, in coordination with The Salvation Army, has announced the opening of the COVID-19 Donations Center. The center is at 5460 E. State St., the former Circuit City…

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department on Aging is distributing $7 million across the state to meet the growing demand for meal assistance by older Illinoisans impacted by the coronavirus public health emergency. IDoA…

By Darlene Superville and  Zeke Miller Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation's social distancing guidelines  as…

By  Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Although Vice President Mike Pence suggested that Easter gatherings be kept at no more than 10 people, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has another message for the people of Illinois. "I would like people to…

By Marina Villenueve and Lori Hinnant Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Even as coronavirus deaths mount across Europe and New York, the U.S. and other countries are starting to contemplate an exit strategy and thinking about a staggered…

By Tom Krisher AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump issued an order Friday that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defense Production Act. Trump said negotiations…