Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know

Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.

CDC says spread of COVID-19 within the US likely began in January

A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the novel coronavirus has been spreading within the U.S. as early as January.It was originally reported that the first case of COVID-19 with no known connection to travel abroad happened in late February.

All CFD firefighters, paramedics undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing

All active-duty paramedics and firefighters of the Chicago Fire Department are undergoing mandatory COVID-19 testing in an effort to stem the spread of disease in the department.

Mall of America postpones reopening due to 'significant unrest in the community'

Mall of America, which is located just outside of Minneapolis, said Friday that it has postponed its planned reopening amid unrest following the death of George Floyd.

Illinois enters new reopening phase as Pritzker urges caution

Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Illinois residents on Friday to remain vigilant even as the state began to loosen restrictions intended to curb the deadly coronavirus, and he expressed gratitude for the actions taken over the last 10 weeks.

40 more Indiana deaths, 521 more cases blamed on COVID-19

Forty more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, while another 521 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, state health officials said Friday.

Lake County Jail counselor dies after testing positive for COVID-19

“We are all saddened at the recent loss of the counselor,” Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez said. “We consider him and any of our employees family. We’re trying to deal with this difficult loss as a team.”

Salons and barbershops reopening with a few changes
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Salons and barbershops are opening for business in phase three but it definitely won't be like it was the last time you went to your shop. Ross Bartolomei and his wife and partner Carissa, owners of Salon Hype in La Grange, talk about changes they?ve made at their shop.

Part 2: 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.

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.