Chicago churches split on obeying stay-at-home order

Some churches continue to defy Illinois’ stay-at-home order, saying they have found ways to reopen safely.

Pritzker's new rule fines businesses up to $2,500 for defying state's shutdown order

A top Republican lawmaker and suburban sheriff are slamming Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, saying they are unhappy with a new move to punish businesses that defy the state’s shutdown order to remain closed.

Victorville woman tests positive for COVID-19 twice

A Victorville woman is grateful to be alive after testing positive for COVID-19 twice at a hospital.

Penguins get private tour of Kansas City art museum closed during pandemic

While most art galleries and museums are still closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, one Kansas City art museum made an exception for some special guests: penguins from the Kansas City Zoo. 

Survey: 40% of Americans fear they won't be able to retire

The current economic crisis has many Americans already planning to dip into their 401(k)s, but there are better options.

GOP: Graduated tax 'cash grab' will stifle COVID-19 pandemic recovery

Illinois Republicans on Monday demanded that the General Assembly vote on removing from the fall ballot Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax structure.

Ditka's restaurant in Chicago permanently closing

The restaurant named for “Da Coach” has been in the Gold Coast neighborhood for 20 years.

Georgia restaurant owner who sold Mustang to pay employees gifted new car

The Smyrna restaurant owner who made a big sacrifice in selling her car so she could pay her employees last month had a bit of karma come her way within the last week.

Feds urge 'extreme caution' for reopening nursing homes

Already, outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities have claimed more then 32,000 lives, more than a third of all coronavirus deaths in the U.S., according to a count by the AP.

MGM Resorts will offer free parking upon reopening in Las Vegas

MGM on Monday announced that free parking will be available to all guests when the resorts reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic.