Rooftop bar season reopens in Chicago
One of the best rooftop bars in Chicago is up and running after the long COVID-19 closing. Bernie's Chicago on Orleans is ready for a fun summer and GM Mark O'Sullivan has all the details.
One of the best rooftop bars in Chicago is up and running after the long COVID-19 closing. Bernie's Chicago on Orleans is ready for a fun summer and GM Mark O'Sullivan has all the details.
CDC issues recommendations to help protect beachgoers
If you're heading to the beach or a pool this weekend, don't forget to stay six feet apart and wear your face mask! Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine weighs in on these CDC recommendations.
If you're heading to the beach or a pool this weekend, don't forget to stay six feet apart and wear your face mask! Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine weighs in on these CDC recommendations.
Cuomo considering quarantine for Florida visitors
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
What to know before Chicago's lakefront opens June 22
For the first time since late March, Chicagoans will soon be able to run, bike and walk on Chicago’s lakefront. But before you decide to use the Lakefront Trail, you better be ready to, "Keep it Moving."
For the first time since late March, Chicagoans will soon be able to run, bike and walk on Chicago’s lakefront. But before you decide to use the Lakefront Trail, you better be ready to, "Keep it Moving."
Beloved Field Museum researcher dies from complications of COVID-19
The community is mourning the loss of a beloved Field Museum researcher who died from complications of COVID-19.
The community is mourning the loss of a beloved Field Museum researcher who died from complications of COVID-19.
University of Illinois announces in-person classes resuming this fall
In-person instruction will take place in the fall at the University of Illinois, with COVID-19 safety precautions in place to protect students if the state has moved into Phase IV of its reopening schedule, officials said Thursday.
In-person instruction will take place in the fall at the University of Illinois, with COVID-19 safety precautions in place to protect students if the state has moved into Phase IV of its reopening schedule, officials said Thursday.
Indianapolis couple separated by COVID-19 reunited after weeks apart
An Indianapolis husband and wife married for 67 years were finally reunited after five weeks apart – their longest ever separation – while the wife battled COVID-19, local media reported.
An Indianapolis husband and wife married for 67 years were finally reunited after five weeks apart – their longest ever separation – while the wife battled COVID-19, local media reported.
55 more deaths from COVID-19 in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Thursday said another 55 people have died from the coronavirus, raising the state’s death toll to 6,537.
Illinois health officials on Thursday said another 55 people have died from the coronavirus, raising the state’s death toll to 6,537.
Many former foster kids left with no place to go amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many former foster kids are being hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic. As colleges are sending students home and businesses are laying off workers, many of these vulnerable young people don't have parents to fall back on.
Many former foster kids are being hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic. As colleges are sending students home and businesses are laying off workers, many of these vulnerable young people don't have parents to fall back on.
Texas students will return to school in-person in the fall, Abbott says
Students in Texas will be allowed to return to their classrooms in August.
Students in Texas will be allowed to return to their classrooms in August.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
Doctors say COVID-19 may be losing its potency
Doctors across the world are offering early but encouraging reports that the coronavirus may be losing stream and becoming less deadly. Dr. Oz joined Good Day Chicago to weigh in.
Doctors across the world are offering early but encouraging reports that the coronavirus may be losing stream and becoming less deadly. Dr. Oz joined Good Day Chicago to weigh in.
Dr. John Whyte: Moving forward with COVID-19
Many people are confused about what to do to stay safe as we enter this confusing new stage of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. John Whyte, WebMD chief medical officer, shares his perspective.
Many people are confused about what to do to stay safe as we enter this confusing new stage of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. John Whyte, WebMD chief medical officer, shares his perspective.
Pritzker announces rent support, business relief fund
Illinoisans struggling to pay mortgages and rent and small businesses, all impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will have access to $900 million in grants, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Illinoisans struggling to pay mortgages and rent and small businesses, all impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will have access to $900 million in grants, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Bars, breweries in Chicago reopen for outdoor service
You have some new ways to get your drink on in Chicago.
You have some new ways to get your drink on in Chicago.
Suburban golf course turns parking lot into drive-in movie theater
Drive-in movie theaters are back in business and a suburban golf course is making sure it is part of the recent trend.
Drive-in movie theaters are back in business and a suburban golf course is making sure it is part of the recent trend.
87 more people died from the coronavirus in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Wednesday said another 87 people have died from COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 6,485.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday said another 87 people have died from COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 6,485.
More than 4 million people have recovered from COVID-19 globally, according to Johns Hopkins
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
'An extraordinarily dangerous move’: Tulsa officials, health experts urge Trump to reconsider rally
Amid renewed fears of an overwhelming coronavirus resurgence, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters June 20 in Tulsa for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the novel coronavirus, despite warnings from medical experts and local officials.
Amid renewed fears of an overwhelming coronavirus resurgence, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters June 20 in Tulsa for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the novel coronavirus, despite warnings from medical experts and local officials.
Attendees of President Trump’s Tulsa rally must agree to a coronavirus liability waiver
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.