Illinois COVID-19 deaths surpass 5,000; new daily cases dropping
Illinois’ death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped the 5,000 mark on Wednesday, and officials announced an Army Reservist from suburban Chicago had become the third member of the U.S. military to die from COVID-19.
Illinois’ death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped the 5,000 mark on Wednesday, and officials announced an Army Reservist from suburban Chicago had become the third member of the U.S. military to die from COVID-19.
Cook County courts extend COVID-19 precautions into July, further delaying most criminal, civil cases
The Circuit Court of Cook County is set to postpone most civil and criminal cases another month as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic, while continuing to hear new cases and hold emergency hearings.
The Circuit Court of Cook County is set to postpone most civil and criminal cases another month as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic, while continuing to hear new cases and hold emergency hearings.
91 more people die of COVID-19 in Cook County
Another 91 people died from COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Wednesday.
Another 91 people died from COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Wednesday.
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000, according to Johns Hopkins
There are more than 5.6 million confirmed cases and 350,000 deaths worldwide.
There are more than 5.6 million confirmed cases and 350,000 deaths worldwide.
Cook County reaches 'grim milestone': more deaths in 5 months of 2020 than in all of 2019
Cook County has seen more deaths in the first half of 2020 than it had in all of 2019, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday.
Cook County has seen more deaths in the first half of 2020 than it had in all of 2019, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday.
Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine
Health experts already worry about the whiplash if vaccine promises like President Donald Trump’s goal of a 300 million-dose stockpile by January fail. Only time and science will tell -- and the new poll shows the public is indeed skeptical.
Health experts already worry about the whiplash if vaccine promises like President Donald Trump’s goal of a 300 million-dose stockpile by January fail. Only time and science will tell -- and the new poll shows the public is indeed skeptical.
Stocks pare gains fueled by America's reopening
U.S. equity markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S. states continued with their plans to reopen America.
U.S. equity markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S. states continued with their plans to reopen America.
Indiana sees 21 COVID-19 deaths, Indianapolis easing limits
Twenty-one more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, state health officials said Wednesday.
Twenty-one more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, state health officials said Wednesday.
Ford's cop cars can now kill coronavirus with extreme heat
The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronavirus inside.
The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronavirus inside.
Examining the dangers of conspiracy theories during the COVID-19 outbreak
Professor Joanne Miller from the University of Delaware discusses the danger of conspiracy theories and the harm they can spread at a micro and macro level.
Professor Joanne Miller from the University of Delaware discusses the danger of conspiracy theories and the harm they can spread at a micro and macro level.
Rep. Ramirez talks about the fight to secure rent and mortgage relief in state budget
Rep. Delia Ramirez joins Good Day Chicago to talk about her efforts to help those across the state struggling pay rent and keep their homes during the pandemic.
Rep. Delia Ramirez joins Good Day Chicago to talk about her efforts to help those across the state struggling pay rent and keep their homes during the pandemic.
Nichols Farm expands to food delivery service during pandemic
Todd Nichols of Nichols Farm talks about what his business has been doing to meet the needs of the public during COVID-19.
Todd Nichols of Nichols Farm talks about what his business has been doing to meet the needs of the public during COVID-19.
Healthcare disparities exacerbated by COVID-19 in Chicago's Latino communities
Josie Llaneza from Erie Family Health Centers talks about how they’re helping patients with health care disparities overcome challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Josie Llaneza from Erie Family Health Centers talks about how they’re helping patients with health care disparities overcome challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Chicago mayor on weekend gun violence: 'Whatever the strategy was, it didn't work'
Chicago saw its deadliest Memorial Day weekend for gun violence since 2015, a jarring reminder that even a coronavirus pandemic and a statewide stay-at-home order cannot halt shootings in the city.
Chicago saw its deadliest Memorial Day weekend for gun violence since 2015, a jarring reminder that even a coronavirus pandemic and a statewide stay-at-home order cannot halt shootings in the city.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee hopes Pritzker approves their safety plan to reopen
One of the biggest theme parks in Illinois is gearing up to reopen.
One of the biggest theme parks in Illinois is gearing up to reopen.
Crowd gathers outside CPD HQ to protest killing of George Floyd, treatment of black and brown communities
Dozens of protesters gathered outside Chicago Police Headquarters Tuesday, accusing officers of treating black and brown communities differently amid the coronavirus pandemic and to call for justice in the death of an African American man in Minneapolis police custody.
Dozens of protesters gathered outside Chicago Police Headquarters Tuesday, accusing officers of treating black and brown communities differently amid the coronavirus pandemic and to call for justice in the death of an African American man in Minneapolis police custody.
Rental companies selling cars at discounted prices following halt on travel amid COVID-19 lockdowns
As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Graduation in aisle 4: Grocery store honors high school seniors with makeshift commencement ceremony
Six high school seniors and employees of a local Kentucky grocery store were honored for their hard work and given the graduation ceremony they deserved after having their official ceremony canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Six high school seniors and employees of a local Kentucky grocery store were honored for their hard work and given the graduation ceremony they deserved after having their official ceremony canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 hospitalizations, infection rates continue to drop in Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday that metrics gauging the spread of the coronavirus are trending downward as Illinois prepares to further open businesses within days.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday that metrics gauging the spread of the coronavirus are trending downward as Illinois prepares to further open businesses within days.
Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.