Interest in music spikes amid pandemic
Finding a way to pass the time during a pandemic can be challenging. For some, that simply means changing your tune.
Finding a way to pass the time during a pandemic can be challenging. For some, that simply means changing your tune.
3 Floyds permanently closes in Munster
One of the most popular spots in Munster, 3 Floyds Brewing, will not reopen after being closed for seven months.
One of the most popular spots in Munster, 3 Floyds Brewing, will not reopen after being closed for seven months.
More than 77,000 CPS families chose in-person learning for early 2021
During the December Chicago Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) provided data on parent learning preferences that showed more than 77,000 families, the majority of whom are Black or Latinx, indicated their children would return to in-person instruction in early 2021.
During the December Chicago Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) provided data on parent learning preferences that showed more than 77,000 families, the majority of whom are Black or Latinx, indicated their children would return to in-person instruction in early 2021.
New COVID-19 relief bill would include stimulus checks
Congressional negotiators closed in Wednesday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300 per week jobless checks, and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. But there was no deal quite yet.
Congressional negotiators closed in Wednesday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300 per week jobless checks, and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. But there was no deal quite yet.
Local hospitals eagerly wait for first batch of COVID-19 vaccine
While the state received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, some hospitals are still waiting for their allotment from the county health departments.
While the state received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, some hospitals are still waiting for their allotment from the county health departments.
DuPage County receives 13,650 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
On Wednesday, the DuPage County Health Department received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
On Wednesday, the DuPage County Health Department received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Molsen Coors Beverage Company donates 750,000 meals to Greater Chicago Food Depository
Molson Coors Beverage Company donated 750,000 meals to the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Wednesday as part of its community giving program, which provides food and supplies to help fight hunger during this unprecedented time.
Molson Coors Beverage Company donated 750,000 meals to the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Wednesday as part of its community giving program, which provides food and supplies to help fight hunger during this unprecedented time.
Pence, wife to receive COVID-19 vaccine Friday in live broadcast, Biden could be vaccinated next week
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will both receive the coronavirus vaccine during a live broadcast Friday, according to the White House.
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will both receive the coronavirus vaccine during a live broadcast Friday, according to the White House.
List: Chicago-area restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Many restaurants are also offering holiday dinner bundles that you can pick up and reheat at home.
Many restaurants are also offering holiday dinner bundles that you can pick up and reheat at home.
Pritzker, Preckwinkle announce initiative in Illinois to expand digital access for low-income households
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced an initiative in Illinois on Wednesday that would expand digital access for low-income households throughout the state.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced an initiative in Illinois on Wednesday that would expand digital access for low-income households throughout the state.
Alaska health care worker suffers adverse reaction after COVID-19 vaccine
A woman had an allergic reaction that included flushing and shortness of breath within 10 minutes of receiving the first of Pfizer's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
A woman had an allergic reaction that included flushing and shortness of breath within 10 minutes of receiving the first of Pfizer's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
Illinois reports 7,123 new COVID-19 cases, 146 more deaths
Illinois health officials Wednesday announced another 7,123 positive cases of COVID-19 and 146 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials Wednesday announced another 7,123 positive cases of COVID-19 and 146 additional deaths.
2 more Cook County court employees test positive for COVID-19
Two more employees of Cook County’s Office of the Chief Judge tested positive for the coronavirus, raising the total number of employees with positive tests to 216.
Two more employees of Cook County’s Office of the Chief Judge tested positive for the coronavirus, raising the total number of employees with positive tests to 216.
Judge Judy says she confronted ‘narcissist’ man for not wearing mask at hair salon
Judge Judy, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, recently channeled her no-nonsense attitude when she saw a man without a face mask at a salon amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Judge Judy, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, recently channeled her no-nonsense attitude when she saw a man without a face mask at a salon amid the coronavirus pandemic.
DuPage County prepares to administer coronavirus vaccines
We've been hearing a lot about vaccine distribution in Cook County but what about neighboring DuPage? Karen Ayala with the DuPage County Health Department talks about plans for the rollout and what it means to those who live in the area.
We've been hearing a lot about vaccine distribution in Cook County but what about neighboring DuPage? Karen Ayala with the DuPage County Health Department talks about plans for the rollout and what it means to those who live in the area.
Pfizer vs. Moderna: Which coronavirus vaccine is more effective?
As Americans received their first coronavirus vaccine injections this week, the country awaits for the green light to be given to the Moderna vaccine. Now, Moderna is saying its vaccine has an added boost. Dr. David Zich weighs in.
As Americans received their first coronavirus vaccine injections this week, the country awaits for the green light to be given to the Moderna vaccine. Now, Moderna is saying its vaccine has an added boost. Dr. David Zich weighs in.
New survey revals impact of pandemic on minority-owned small businesses
The pandemic has hit small businesses very hard, but no one has been hit harder than minority-owned business, according to experts. Rhett Buttle, founder of Public Private Strategies, talks more about it.
The pandemic has hit small businesses very hard, but no one has been hit harder than minority-owned business, according to experts. Rhett Buttle, founder of Public Private Strategies, talks more about it.
Doctor talks about being among the first in Illinois to receive COVID vaccine
Tuesday was a monumental day in Illinois as healthcare workers began receiving the first coronavirus vaccine doses. Dr. Marina Del Rios was one of those lucky recipients and she joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Tuesday was a monumental day in Illinois as healthcare workers began receiving the first coronavirus vaccine doses. Dr. Marina Del Rios was one of those lucky recipients and she joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Vaccine rollout: What the days, weeks and months ahead look like
Dr. Julie Morita of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks about what the days, weeks, and months ahead are likely to look like as the rollout of Pfizer and Moderna's coronavirus vaccines begin.
Dr. Julie Morita of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks about what the days, weeks, and months ahead are likely to look like as the rollout of Pfizer and Moderna's coronavirus vaccines begin.