Illinois processes 29,307 coronavirus tests in last 24 hours – the state's highest total to date
Within the past 24 hours in Illinois, laboratories have processed 29,307 virus tests -- the state's highest total to date. In total, the state has administered 672,020 tests.
Within the past 24 hours in Illinois, laboratories have processed 29,307 virus tests -- the state's highest total to date. In total, the state has administered 672,020 tests.
Taco Bell announces plans to hire 30,000 employees this summer
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.
Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
64 more people die from COVID-19 in Cook County
Another 64 people have died from COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Thursday.
Another 64 people have died from COVID-19 in Cook County, officials announced Thursday.
Coronavirus prompts Victoria's Secret to permanently close 250 US, Canada stores
Parent company L Brands will also close 50 Bath & Body Works stores in U.S. and one in Canada.
Parent company L Brands will also close 50 Bath & Body Works stores in U.S. and one in Canada.
Coronavirus has most Americans wanting to watch new movies at home
A survey found that 70% would rather watch new feature film at home over a movie theater, thanks to COVID-19.
A survey found that 70% would rather watch new feature film at home over a movie theater, thanks to COVID-19.
Meat plants still COVID hotspots as outbreak ravages another Tyson facility
Meat plants are still coronavirus hotspots, even as state lockdown restrictions ease and overall national case numbers begin to fall.
Meat plants are still coronavirus hotspots, even as state lockdown restrictions ease and overall national case numbers begin to fall.
Chicago churches fined $500 for defying social-distancing restrictions
The Chicago Police Department has fined three churches $500 each for defying coronavirus social distancing restrictions by holding in-person services, making good on Mayor Lori Lighftoot’s warning that the city would “be taking action” against them.
The Chicago Police Department has fined three churches $500 each for defying coronavirus social distancing restrictions by holding in-person services, making good on Mayor Lori Lighftoot’s warning that the city would “be taking action” against them.
Automakers reopen: Technology keeping manufacturing workers safe
CEO Lawrence Whittle talks about how the technology his company Parsable produces, is being used in factories to try to help prevent shutdowns.
CEO Lawrence Whittle talks about how the technology his company Parsable produces, is being used in factories to try to help prevent shutdowns.
Great-great-grandmother, 100, beats coronavirus: ‘She’s our little boomerang’
A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother in the United Kingdom isn't letting the novel coronavirus take her down, overcoming her battle with COVID-19 after a more than two-week hospital stay, her family says.
A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother in the United Kingdom isn't letting the novel coronavirus take her down, overcoming her battle with COVID-19 after a more than two-week hospital stay, her family says.
Jefferson Park trophy company transitions into making sneeze guards
It's a production pivot even the owner didn't see coming. Sports Awards is usually making trophies for so many events. Now, Jason Newton and his company is making sneeze guards to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
It's a production pivot even the owner didn't see coming. Sports Awards is usually making trophies for so many events. Now, Jason Newton and his company is making sneeze guards to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
'Communities in Schools' empowering at-risk students
It's not something most people will think about, but the reality is for millions of students, losing access to school buildings can also mean losing a community of support. Communities in Schools is the nation?s largest organization dedicated to empowering at-risk students to stay in school. President and CEO of communities in schools Rey Salda?a talks about it.
It's not something most people will think about, but the reality is for millions of students, losing access to school buildings can also mean losing a community of support. Communities in Schools is the nation?s largest organization dedicated to empowering at-risk students to stay in school. President and CEO of communities in schools Rey Salda?a talks about it.
Restaurateurs eager to open outdoor dining at month's end
In a surprise move, Gov. Pritzker announced Wednesday that Illinois restaurants can open for outdoor dining as soon as next Friday when we move into phase three. Chicago restaurant industry leader Kevin Bame of the Boka Restaurant Group talks about it.
In a surprise move, Gov. Pritzker announced Wednesday that Illinois restaurants can open for outdoor dining as soon as next Friday when we move into phase three. Chicago restaurant industry leader Kevin Bame of the Boka Restaurant Group talks about it.
Study: COVID-19 spreads easier person-to-person
The CDC has now updated it's guidelines on how the coronavirus can spread saying, it's "not likely" to spread through surfaces after all. Dr. Mercedes Carnethon talks about the sudden shift.
The CDC has now updated it's guidelines on how the coronavirus can spread saying, it's "not likely" to spread through surfaces after all. Dr. Mercedes Carnethon talks about the sudden shift.
CDC releases guidelines for returning to school in the fall
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.
Mount Everest visible from over 120 miles away due to decrease in pollution
An incredible photo shows Mount Everest visible for the first time in decades from the Nepalese city of Kathmandu.
An incredible photo shows Mount Everest visible for the first time in decades from the Nepalese city of Kathmandu.
Lovin Local: 200 Pharmacy in business for over 40 years
Our lovin' local stop today is at 200 Pharmacy, founded by two Englewood brothers over 40 years ago. Sherman White is the owner of the South Side small business and he joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Our lovin' local stop today is at 200 Pharmacy, founded by two Englewood brothers over 40 years ago. Sherman White is the owner of the South Side small business and he joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Dr. Oz talks water safety amid COVID-19 pandemic
The CDC has released a set of guidelines for water safety amid COVID-19. Dr. Oz examines what these guidelines are for and joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
The CDC has released a set of guidelines for water safety amid COVID-19. Dr. Oz examines what these guidelines are for and joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Social distancing circles dot San Francisco's Dolores Park
The Parks and Recreation Department painted white chalk circles throughout the park in the Mission District.
The Parks and Recreation Department painted white chalk circles throughout the park in the Mission District.
Street vendors struggle during coronavirus pandemic
They're a beautiful and delicious part of Chicago's diverse ethnicity. Street vendors have served up food and more to so many. Now with the pandemic, they have fallen on hard times.
They're a beautiful and delicious part of Chicago's diverse ethnicity. Street vendors have served up food and more to so many. Now with the pandemic, they have fallen on hard times.