COVID-19 August 15, 2024 4:06 pm COVID-19 cases on the rise as students prepare to return to school Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in the Chicago area in the wake of several major events as students prepare to head back to school. NBC Chicago’s JC Navarrete reports. Local 1:57 White Sox avoid setting record for worst-ever MLB season with comeback win 2:17 Partner of slain Bradley police sergeant testifies in trial of accused killer 2:29 CPS, CTU aim to finalize new contract amid call for CEO Pedro Martinez to resign 2:13 DuPage County group aims to help first-time voters as election nears 1:52 Museum of Contemporary Art revives ‘Chicago Performs' series