US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
Large percentage of women choosing to delay pregnancy due to COVID-19
'Twin doctors' Jamil and Idries Abdur-Rahman join the show to talk about why a large percentage of women are choosing to delay getting pregnant during the COVID-19 outbreak.
'Twin doctors' Jamil and Idries Abdur-Rahman join the show to talk about why a large percentage of women are choosing to delay getting pregnant during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Health officials announce 1,832 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 27 additional deaths
Illinois health officials on Thursday reported another 1,832 new cases of COVID-19, continuing a rising trend in daily caseloads throughout August.
Illinois health officials on Thursday reported another 1,832 new cases of COVID-19, continuing a rising trend in daily caseloads throughout August.
Nearly 40% of Americans who lost their jobs during pandemic can't last a month on savings
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
Boston's 'Cheers' bar to permanently close due to coronavirus
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
Airbnb issues worldwide party ban at its rental property listings amid coronavirus pandemic
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
U of I saliva test shows promise in fighting COVID-19
Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the significance of the FDA granting emergency use authorization for the University of Illinois' saliva test.
Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the significance of the FDA granting emergency use authorization for the University of Illinois' saliva test.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pritzker touts U of I saliva test as possible ‘game changer’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted a University of Illinois saliva test on Wednesday as a potential “game changer” in the fight against COVID-19.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted a University of Illinois saliva test on Wednesday as a potential “game changer” in the fight against COVID-19.
Eviction risk of 250K Cook County homes if state doesn’t extend moratorium, Sheriff Dart warns
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart Wednesday urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker to extend the state’s evictions moratorium past the expiration date this weekend as residents await funding assistance that is still being doled out.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart Wednesday urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker to extend the state’s evictions moratorium past the expiration date this weekend as residents await funding assistance that is still being doled out.
Hospital visitation policy is keeping family from seeing terminally ill boy, father says
Clinton Grams' 10-year-old son Alex has been battling leukemia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for more than a year. He and his wife Mindy have spent the last few months battling a visitation rule put in place because of COVID-19.
Clinton Grams' 10-year-old son Alex has been battling leukemia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for more than a year. He and his wife Mindy have spent the last few months battling a visitation rule put in place because of COVID-19.
South Holland CDL facility closed after worker contracts COVID-19
A truck driver’s services facility in South Holland will be closed until Sept. 1 after a worker tested positive for the coronavirus.
A truck driver’s services facility in South Holland will be closed until Sept. 1 after a worker tested positive for the coronavirus.
Illinois sees nearly 2,300 daily COVID-19 cases; largest increase in months
Illinois reported a significant jump in newly reported COVID-19 infections Wednesday, reporting 2,295 new cases, the highest daily number reported since May 24.
Illinois reported a significant jump in newly reported COVID-19 infections Wednesday, reporting 2,295 new cases, the highest daily number reported since May 24.
Staying polite during social distancing
Etiquette expert Heidi Dulebohn joined Good Day Chicago on how to deal with friends, family or even strangers who aren?t interested in following recommended coronavirus guidelines.
Etiquette expert Heidi Dulebohn joined Good Day Chicago on how to deal with friends, family or even strangers who aren?t interested in following recommended coronavirus guidelines.
YMCA will care for out-of-school kids during pandemic
The YMCA plans to help Chicago kids and parents with remote learning. The organization will provide in-person care for CPS students while they're out of class.
The YMCA plans to help Chicago kids and parents with remote learning. The organization will provide in-person care for CPS students while they're out of class.
Dr. Oz discusses new COVID-19 saliva test authorized by FDA
The FDA has authorized emergency use of a new and inexpensive saliva test for COVID-19. The new test is called Saliva Direct and it allows saliva samples to be collected in any sterile container. Dr. Oz weighs in on what this means for testing.
The FDA has authorized emergency use of a new and inexpensive saliva test for COVID-19. The new test is called Saliva Direct and it allows saliva samples to be collected in any sterile container. Dr. Oz weighs in on what this means for testing.
New AAMC guidelines on mask-wearing
Face mask mandates are still being discussed around the country as government leaders try to get a handle on the coronavirus. Dr. Atul Grover talks more about the guidelines of mask wearing.
Face mask mandates are still being discussed around the country as government leaders try to get a handle on the coronavirus. Dr. Atul Grover talks more about the guidelines of mask wearing.
Chicago schools issue 'final reopening framework' on operations for the year
Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday released a “final reopening framework” that gives specifics on how much time each grade will spend daily learning remotely as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday released a “final reopening framework” that gives specifics on how much time each grade will spend daily learning remotely as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Lincoln-Way District 210 votes to begin school year online
6,923 high school students in the district will begin classes August 31st online.
6,923 high school students in the district will begin classes August 31st online.
Navy Pier shutting down until spring because of too few visitors
Chicago’s Navy Pier is closing again until next spring because attendance has been too low during the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.
Chicago’s Navy Pier is closing again until next spring because attendance has been too low during the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.