Walmart pays another round of cash bonuses to US hourly employees working during pandemic
Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150 on June 25.
Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150 on June 25.
US sent $1.4 billion in coronavirus relief payments to dead people
While the IRS has asked survivors to return the money, it's not clear they have to.
While the IRS has asked survivors to return the money, it's not clear they have to.
Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
Illinois to enter Phase 4 of reopening Friday: Indoor dining, gyms, movie theaters are back
Illinois residents will be able to go to work, exercise at the gym, dine indoors at a restaurant and see a movie at the theater starting Friday as the state moves further into resuming some semblance of normal living during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois residents will be able to go to work, exercise at the gym, dine indoors at a restaurant and see a movie at the theater starting Friday as the state moves further into resuming some semblance of normal living during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
US health officials believe 20 million Americans have had COVID-19
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
On hottest day of year, thousands cram onto English beaches
A “major incident” has been declared Thursday for the largely rural area that can only be navigated in most places by car on narrow lanes.
A “major incident” has been declared Thursday for the largely rural area that can only be navigated in most places by car on narrow lanes.
More than $20K raised for Starbucks employee who refused to serve customer not wearing a mask
The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
Trump administration retiring 13 federally operated COVID-19 testing sites amid sharp rise in cases
The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.
The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.
CDC adds 3 new coronavirus symptoms to list
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
Disneyland delays reopening of theme parks
Disneyland has postponed the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced Wednesday.
Disneyland has postponed the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced Wednesday.
Art installation celebrates Pride along the Mag Mile
This Sunday would normally be the Pride Parade in Chicago. But the coronavirus pandemic has changed how we are celebrating love and equality this year. On the Magnificent Mile, murals celebrating the LGBTQ community have been installed. They are created by Chicago artist Sam Kirk.
This Sunday would normally be the Pride Parade in Chicago. But the coronavirus pandemic has changed how we are celebrating love and equality this year. On the Magnificent Mile, murals celebrating the LGBTQ community have been installed. They are created by Chicago artist Sam Kirk.
Center for Enriched Living helping people with disabilities during pandemic
Feeling isolated during the pandemic is an issue that has affected almost everyone. But for those with developmental disabilities, it's been even more lonely. So the Center for Enriched Living has stepped up by moving all of their programs online and making them free this includes art classes, dance parties, yoga and more.
Feeling isolated during the pandemic is an issue that has affected almost everyone. But for those with developmental disabilities, it's been even more lonely. So the Center for Enriched Living has stepped up by moving all of their programs online and making them free this includes art classes, dance parties, yoga and more.
WHO expects the world will reach 10 million coronavirus cases 'within the next week'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
Part 2: Dr. Allison Arwady discusses move to Phase 4 of reopening
Illinois is less than 24-hours away from entering Phase 4 after strict stay-at-home orders left many people sheltered in place for three months. Chicago's commissioner for the Department of Public Health says Chicago, like most of the rest of the state, has met the metrics and in some cases even exceeded where we want to be.
Illinois is less than 24-hours away from entering Phase 4 after strict stay-at-home orders left many people sheltered in place for three months. Chicago's commissioner for the Department of Public Health says Chicago, like most of the rest of the state, has met the metrics and in some cases even exceeded where we want to be.
Part 1: Dr. Allison Arwady discusses move to Phase 4 of reopening
Illinois is less than 24-hours away from entering Phase 4 after strict stay-at-home orders left many people sheltered in place for three months. Chicago's commissioner for the Department of Public Health says Chicago, like most of the rest of the state, has met the metrics and in some cases even exceeded where we want to be.
Illinois is less than 24-hours away from entering Phase 4 after strict stay-at-home orders left many people sheltered in place for three months. Chicago's commissioner for the Department of Public Health says Chicago, like most of the rest of the state, has met the metrics and in some cases even exceeded where we want to be.
Chris Hogan: 4 ways to set yourself up to win with money
He?s a number one best-selling author and dynamic motivational speaker, and this morning, he joined Good Day Chicago with financial advice for weathering the pandemic. Chris Hogan from Ramsey Solutions returns with his list of ways you can set yourself up to win with money.
He?s a number one best-selling author and dynamic motivational speaker, and this morning, he joined Good Day Chicago with financial advice for weathering the pandemic. Chris Hogan from Ramsey Solutions returns with his list of ways you can set yourself up to win with money.
Downers Grove father reunited with daughter after 18 years in prison
A Father?s Day reunion 18-years in the making! Craig Cesal from Downers Grove spent nearly two decades watching robbers, rapists and murderers come and go from prison while he was serving a life sentence for a non-violent marijuana offense. His recent release to home confinement was made possible in no small part over concerns for his safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
A Father?s Day reunion 18-years in the making! Craig Cesal from Downers Grove spent nearly two decades watching robbers, rapists and murderers come and go from prison while he was serving a life sentence for a non-violent marijuana offense. His recent release to home confinement was made possible in no small part over concerns for his safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
Oak Park home of Ernest Hemingway available for quarantine
The birthplace of Ernest Hemingway is being put to creative use during the coronavirus pandemic. The Oak Park museum is available for a one day quarantine.
The birthplace of Ernest Hemingway is being put to creative use during the coronavirus pandemic. The Oak Park museum is available for a one day quarantine.
Chicago-based company donates 3,600 meals to Heartland Alliance
With so many families struggling to put food on the table during this pandemic, Chicago-based Better Blends is lending what could be called a "smooth hand" to those in need.
With so many families struggling to put food on the table during this pandemic, Chicago-based Better Blends is lending what could be called a "smooth hand" to those in need.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.