Pritzker lawsuit seeks face mask order for all Illinois schools
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took the unusual step Thursday of preemptively filing a lawsuit to ensure school children wear face coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when schools reopen in a few weeks.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took the unusual step Thursday of preemptively filing a lawsuit to ensure school children wear face coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when schools reopen in a few weeks.
‘We have a serious situation here’: Fauci calls COVID-19, like 1918 flu, 'pandemic of historic proportions'
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
CDC extends ban on cruise ships in US waters through September 30
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.
Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
Illinois reports 1,257 new cases of COVID-19, including 25 additional deaths
Cases of coronavirus have increased by more than 1,200, according to Illinois health officials said Thursday.
Cases of coronavirus have increased by more than 1,200, according to Illinois health officials said Thursday.
Woman who refused to wear mask in Starbucks wants half of $100K raised for barista who wouldn’t serve her
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Chicago Teachers Union wants a virtual start to fall classes
Chicago Public Schools should start the fall semester with virtual classes rather than calling students back to buildings left empty since March, the union representing thousands of teachers in the nation’s third-largest school district said Thursday.
Chicago Public Schools should start the fall semester with virtual classes rather than calling students back to buildings left empty since March, the union representing thousands of teachers in the nation’s third-largest school district said Thursday.
Target joins list of major retailers mandating masks
Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Abbott says there are no plans for another statewide shutdown of Texas
“I get this question, it seems like, a thousand times a day. People are panicking thinking I’m about to shut down Texas again. The answer is no,” Abbott said.
“I get this question, it seems like, a thousand times a day. People are panicking thinking I’m about to shut down Texas again. The answer is no,” Abbott said.
CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
Bowling alley owners sue Pritzker, call reopening guidelines 'unconstitutional'
Bowling alley owners across the state are calling Illinois' reopening guidelines unconstitutional. They have sued Gov. J.B. Pritzker and have asked a Lee County judge to exempt them from the Phase 4 capacity limit.
Bowling alley owners across the state are calling Illinois' reopening guidelines unconstitutional. They have sued Gov. J.B. Pritzker and have asked a Lee County judge to exempt them from the Phase 4 capacity limit.
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Brands shifting to e-commerce after boost during COVID-19
There is no question the pandemic has challenged businesses like never before. When big box retailers shut their doors, customers started ordering online, which meant brands had to figure out a way to directly focus on their own e-commerce.
There is no question the pandemic has challenged businesses like never before. When big box retailers shut their doors, customers started ordering online, which meant brands had to figure out a way to directly focus on their own e-commerce.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
CTU president: Chicago Public Schools needs to clarify reopening plan
Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey joined Good Day on Thursday to explain why remote learning is the best course of action amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey joined Good Day on Thursday to explain why remote learning is the best course of action amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
2 Chicago museums announce reopening plans
Two Chicago museums have announced their plans to reopen amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Two Chicago museums have announced their plans to reopen amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Local mask mandates 'suspended' by Gov. Kemp's executive order
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
CDC: Cook County Jail is a model for COVID-19 control
Sheriff Tom Dart was livid in April when the New York Times described the Cook County Jail as one of the nation's top COVID hotspots. But on Wednesday -- with a jail population of 4,800 -- fewer than a dozen inside the jail have the virus.
Sheriff Tom Dart was livid in April when the New York Times described the Cook County Jail as one of the nation's top COVID hotspots. But on Wednesday -- with a jail population of 4,800 -- fewer than a dozen inside the jail have the virus.
Chicago doctor says COVID-19 vaccine could be available as early as December
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the United States is showing promise. One doctor even believes the vaccine could be available by the end of the year.
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the United States is showing promise. One doctor even believes the vaccine could be available by the end of the year.
Chicago Teachers Union calls for all schools to open remotely this fall with online classes only
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling on all schools to open remotely this fall, resuming classes only online as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country and in Chicago.
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling on all schools to open remotely this fall, resuming classes only online as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country and in Chicago.