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.

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.

DuPage County prepares to administer coronavirus vaccines
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Germany enters stricter lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new high

Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.

‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day

A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden, Harris, Trump, Pence should get coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible, Fauci says

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.

Over-the-counter COVID-19 home test approved by FDA

The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.

Illinois reports 7,359 new coronavirus cases, 117 more deaths

Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 7,359 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 117 additional deaths.

Cook County lays out COVID vaccine plans

Officials warn that just because the vaccine is finally here, people should not let their guard down on mask wearing and social distancing.

IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check

The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.

Husband and wife who taught in Grand Prairie ISD die of COVID-19

Family members said Paul and Rose Mary Blackwell both died Sunday because of COVID-19. They were teachers in the Grand Prairie school district.

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins

More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.