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.
Notre Dame cancels classes for 2 weeks after COVID spike
Notre Dame University on Tuesday canceled in-person undergraduate classes for two weeks after a spike of coronavirus cases that occurred since the semester began Aug. 10.
Notre Dame University on Tuesday canceled in-person undergraduate classes for two weeks after a spike of coronavirus cases that occurred since the semester began Aug. 10.
Looking for work? These companies are hiring amid the coronavirus pandemic
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
IRS extends deadline to claim extra $500 for children from COVID-19 stimulus checks
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
Wuhan water park hosts massive pool party in China's coronavirus ground zero
Photos show thousands of maskless partygoers packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park.
Photos show thousands of maskless partygoers packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park.
COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Illinois adds 1,740 new cases of coronavirus, including 27 deaths
Health officials on Tuesday said another 1,740 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Illinois.
Health officials on Tuesday said another 1,740 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Illinois.
Wisconsin removed from Chicago's list of states where visitors must quarantine for 2 weeks
Chicago officials removed Wisconsin and Nebraska on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from the city's list of states where people who are traveling to Chicago must quarantine for two weeks
Chicago officials removed Wisconsin and Nebraska on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from the city's list of states where people who are traveling to Chicago must quarantine for two weeks
21 arrested in $250K coronavirus unemployment fraud scheme using California inmates' information
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday the discovery of a “large-scale Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring” run out of San Mateo County’s Maguire Correctional Facility and responsible for 16 claims that were filed between June 9 and July 30, the department said in a press release.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday the discovery of a “large-scale Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring” run out of San Mateo County’s Maguire Correctional Facility and responsible for 16 claims that were filed between June 9 and July 30, the department said in a press release.
FDA warns of false COVID-19 test results from Thermo Fisher kit
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned health care providers of false-positive coronavirus test results using the Thermo Fisher Scientific TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit.
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned health care providers of false-positive coronavirus test results using the Thermo Fisher Scientific TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit.