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.
New CDC model predicts up to 150,000 American COVID-19 deaths by mid-July
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths, predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths, predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18.
Oregon county to revise mask exemption for people of color due to ‘horrifically racist’ backlash
One Oregon county’s new face covering policy that was meant to protect minorities has backfired and was met with “horrifically racist commentary,” according to a county statement.
One Oregon county’s new face covering policy that was meant to protect minorities has backfired and was met with “horrifically racist commentary,” according to a county statement.
NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
'Coming back and biting us': US sees coronavirus resurgence
A coronavirus resurgence is wiping out two months of progress in the U.S. and sending infections to dire new levels across the South and West, with administrators and health experts warning on Wednesday that politicians and a tired-of-being-cooped-up public are letting a disaster unfold.
A coronavirus resurgence is wiping out two months of progress in the U.S. and sending infections to dire new levels across the South and West, with administrators and health experts warning on Wednesday that politicians and a tired-of-being-cooped-up public are letting a disaster unfold.
US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back
The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
Cheese prices soar to record highs due to shifts in demand during coronavirus pandemic
The pandemic has caused sharp swings in cheese prices, jumping 160% since April.
The pandemic has caused sharp swings in cheese prices, jumping 160% since April.
64 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced another 64 deaths from COVID-19, raising the statewide death count to 6,770.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced another 64 deaths from COVID-19, raising the statewide death count to 6,770.
Restaurant server tosses open beer to customer in effort to maintain social distancing
Video of the beer toss was shared by Villa Portstewart on social media on June 18.
Video of the beer toss was shared by Villa Portstewart on social media on June 18.
Las Vegas casino company giving guests $20 to gamble if they wear a mask
You don't have to be a high roller to earn the latest perk in Las Vegas — all you have to do is wear a mask.
You don't have to be a high roller to earn the latest perk in Las Vegas — all you have to do is wear a mask.
State-distributed masks among precautions for Illinois schools opening
Illinois public schools and colleges will open this fall despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with help from the the state to provide 2.5 million face coverings to K-12 students to help prevent transmission of the virus, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.
Illinois public schools and colleges will open this fall despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with help from the the state to provide 2.5 million face coverings to K-12 students to help prevent transmission of the virus, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.
Hotel industry looks for ways to entice tourists to Chicago
Chicago's hotel industry is looking for rejuvenation as COVID-19 restrictions loosen.
Chicago's hotel industry is looking for rejuvenation as COVID-19 restrictions loosen.