Part 1: Dr. Allison Arwady discusses move to Phase 3 of reopening
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Illinois is now in phase three of ?cautiously reopening? as we fight the coronavirus pandemic that took everyone by surprise. CDPH commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about Chicago's move into phase three and what this means for Illinois.

Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees

Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.

Pritzker: Illinois to enter third phase of reopening plan on Friday

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said on Friday, the state will move to the third phase of his five-stage recovery plan, meaning manufacturing and retail business will resume, there will be outdoor dining and small social gatherings.

Dr. Oz: Vaccines and herd immunity
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Despite the alarming infection and death rates, just 49 percent of Americans say they would definitely get a coronavirus vaccine. So what does this mean for the population to achieve herd immunity and the full reopening of the country? Dr. Oz weighs in.

Struggles continue for indie music venues
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Chicago's indie music venues, closed due to the pandemic, aren't giving up their fight for their future and the hope of reopening. Joe Shanahan, owner of local venues Metro and Smart Bar, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about how they can keep the music playing.

WHO guidance: Healthy people should wear masks only when 'taking care of' coronavirus patients

The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.

Pritzker expected to sign new order extending coronavirus protections
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign a new statewide stay-at-home order extending coronavirus protections Friday. But the new order is going to look much different moving forward. FOX 32 political editor Mike Flannery on what it means.

Hair, nail salon customers may absorb additional costs after reopening
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Under phase three of Illinois? reopening plan, suburban hair and nail salons can resume operations. But customers may need to absorb additional costs. FOX 32?s Joanie Lum reports.

Illinois hair, nail salons prepare to reopen
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Illinois moves into phase three of reopening Friday which means suburban hair and nail salons can see customers again. FOX 32?s Joanie Lum reports, it will be a different experience.

Businesses in suburban Chicago ready to reopen Friday as Phase 3 begins

There was a flurry of activity in the suburbs Thursday as everything from restaurants to malls were getting ready to reopen, albeit a little differently than what you may remember.

555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant

The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.

41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow

About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.

It's official: Pritzker says all areas of Illinois are eligible to reopen Friday with safety measures

Governor JB Pritzker officially declared Thursday that all areas of the state will be allowed to reopen Friday with safety measures in place and while following the guidelines of his "Restore Illinois" plan.

Chicago to enter Phase 3 of reopening June 3, Lightfoot says

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday that Chicago is on track to transition to phase three of reopening next week.