How to psychologically prepare your children for a return to the classroom
Gloria McDaniel-Hall from National Louis University dishes out tips to help your children feel more comfortable and prepared when returning to classrooms this fall.
Gloria McDaniel-Hall from National Louis University dishes out tips to help your children feel more comfortable and prepared when returning to classrooms this fall.
Chicago's top doc on COVID-19 trends and the city's response
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago to answer questions on the city's response to COVID-19 and their vaccination efforts.
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago to answer questions on the city's response to COVID-19 and their vaccination efforts.
New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID-19 case found
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
Vaccine boosters will be recommended for all U.S. residents
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose.
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
Record pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations reported amid delta surge
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
Chicago fitness club East Bank mandating vaccines for members, staff
A popular downtown Chicago fitness club is now making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory.
A popular downtown Chicago fitness club is now making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory.
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale police officer dies of COVID-19
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.
Cook County Health requiring all employees to get vaccinated
Cook County Health announced Monday they will require all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 1.
Cook County Health announced Monday they will require all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 1.
Illinois Senate president tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon tested positive for a "mild breakthrough" case of COVID-19 and was recovering from symptoms, his office announced Monday.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon tested positive for a "mild breakthrough" case of COVID-19 and was recovering from symptoms, his office announced Monday.
Beloved Alabama police officer, decorated Army veteran dies suddenly from COVID-19
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Haiti earthquake kills more than 200, civil protection agency says
Hundreds died Saturday when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti.
Hundreds died Saturday when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant dies of COVID-19
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
9-year-old Chicago boy with underlying health conditions dies after contracting COVID-19
A 9-year-old Chicago boy has died after contracting COVID-19.
A 9-year-old Chicago boy has died after contracting COVID-19.
Suburban student suspended for not wearing a mask; mother says government 'does not control her body'
Sheri Urlacher, the mother of the student, said it needs to be known that the governor is enforcing “storm trooper schools.”
Sheri Urlacher, the mother of the student, said it needs to be known that the governor is enforcing “storm trooper schools.”
Houston man shot 6 times, a week later still waiting for surgery at hospital overwhelmed by COVID-19
EXCLUSIVE: A Houston man continues to wait for surgery at Ben Taub Hospital roughly a week after getting shot six times.
EXCLUSIVE: A Houston man continues to wait for surgery at Ben Taub Hospital roughly a week after getting shot six times.
Wheeling girl donates birthday boxes to local food pantry: 'I hope that kindness is contagious'
"I just think lots of people haven't celebrated their birthday in a long time and I wanted to bring a smile to their face," said 7-year-old Maya.
"I just think lots of people haven't celebrated their birthday in a long time and I wanted to bring a smile to their face," said 7-year-old Maya.
Chicago Public Schools to require COVID vaccine for employees
Students return to school for full-time, in-person instruction on Aug. 30. Employees will have to be vaccinated by Oct. 15.
Students return to school for full-time, in-person instruction on Aug. 30. Employees will have to be vaccinated by Oct. 15.
Parents allegedly sent COVID-19 positive child to school, exposing 80 other kids
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.