California man who wore KKK hood at grocery store won't face charges
A Southern California man who went to grocery shopping in a Ku Klux Klan hood last week will not be charged with a crime, police said Tuesday, adding that he didn’t mean to make “a racial statement.”
A Southern California man who went to grocery shopping in a Ku Klux Klan hood last week will not be charged with a crime, police said Tuesday, adding that he didn’t mean to make “a racial statement.”
U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over Chicago to honor healthcare staff, essential workers
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew over Chicago Tuesday to honor the city's healthcare staff and essential workers.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew over Chicago Tuesday to honor the city's healthcare staff and essential workers.
Singer Bryan Adams faces backlash over COVID-19 social media posts
Canadian singer Bryan Adams is facing backlash over social media posts on the novel coronavirus that some critics are calling racist.
Canadian singer Bryan Adams is facing backlash over social media posts on the novel coronavirus that some critics are calling racist.
COVID-19 deaths count in Cook County tops 2,500: medical examiner
There are now 2,552 deaths in Cook County from the coronavirus, the medical examiner’s office announced Tuesday.
There are now 2,552 deaths in Cook County from the coronavirus, the medical examiner’s office announced Tuesday.
51 Tyson Foods workers positive for coronavirus in Maine
Fifty-one workers at a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Portland, Maine, tested positive for coronavirus after facility-wide testing, and 31 were not showing any symptoms, the company said.
Fifty-one workers at a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Portland, Maine, tested positive for coronavirus after facility-wide testing, and 31 were not showing any symptoms, the company said.
Chicago hair salons adapt to unprecedented times during social distancing
Hair stylist Oluchi Zelda Opara joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how she and her clients are adjusting their approach to hair care during the pandemic.
Hair stylist Oluchi Zelda Opara joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how she and her clients are adjusting their approach to hair care during the pandemic.
Old Town School of Folk Music goes virtual in wake of COVID-19
Jim Newcomb, CEO of the Old Town School of Folk Music, talks about how the pandemic has shaped their curriculum.
Jim Newcomb, CEO of the Old Town School of Folk Music, talks about how the pandemic has shaped their curriculum.
South Side hospitals grapple for resources amid coronavirus outbreak
Dr. Michael Davenport from Mercy Hospital talks about the many challenges faced by South Side hospitals in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Michael Davenport from Mercy Hospital talks about the many challenges faced by South Side hospitals in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Albany Park church holds Sunday service despite governor's orders
Pastor Christian Ionescu of Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church talks about his decision to hold service for parishioners against the statewide guidance on gatherings of more than 10 people.
Pastor Christian Ionescu of Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church talks about his decision to hold service for parishioners against the statewide guidance on gatherings of more than 10 people.
COVID-19 crippling Chicago's live music industry in 2020
Kaben Clausen, CEO of TruePublic, analyzes the impact COVID-19 is having on Chicago's live music industry.
Kaben Clausen, CEO of TruePublic, analyzes the impact COVID-19 is having on Chicago's live music industry.
Trump says Americans could see a second round of stimulus payments: 'We're talking about that'
President Trump said Monday his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments.
President Trump said Monday his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments.
Video shows LA County inmates attempting to infect themselves with COVID-19, sheriff says
Cases of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles County jail system have spiked by nearly 60% in the span of a week, according to numbers reported Monday by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Cases of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles County jail system have spiked by nearly 60% in the span of a week, according to numbers reported Monday by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Bradley University to resume on-campus instruction in August
Bradley University in central Illinois will resume on-campus instruction in the fall semester despite the continued presence of the coronavirus in the state, university officials announced Monday.
Bradley University in central Illinois will resume on-campus instruction in the fall semester despite the continued presence of the coronavirus in the state, university officials announced Monday.
Northwestern furloughs 250 workers amid budget shortfall due to COVID-19
Northwestern University has furloughed 250 workers and suspended contributions to employee retirement funds as it reports a $90 million budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.
Northwestern University has furloughed 250 workers and suspended contributions to employee retirement funds as it reports a $90 million budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.
Despite COVID-19 canceling party plans, WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday singing, dancing
Marietta man and World War II veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday with no party due to social distancing, but that didn't stop him from singing and dancing a little.
Marietta man and World War II veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday with no party due to social distancing, but that didn't stop him from singing and dancing a little.
U.N.: Work on COVID-19 vaccine candidates accelerated
Work on around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus is being accelerated, according to WHO.
Work on around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus is being accelerated, according to WHO.
Chicago church service on Mother's Day attracts 200 people
More than 200 people left their homes on Mother's Day and went to church, and leaders at the Albany Park church who hosted the service say they will do it again.
More than 200 people left their homes on Mother's Day and went to church, and leaders at the Albany Park church who hosted the service say they will do it again.
Alsip company selling 'Corona Care Package' made up of high-quality, vacuum-sealed meats
The Corona Care Packages -- between $80 and $160 each -- feature a variety of high quality vacuum sealed meats and can be ordered online or at the company's retail store.
The Corona Care Packages -- between $80 and $160 each -- feature a variety of high quality vacuum sealed meats and can be ordered online or at the company's retail store.
Restaurants, other businesses reopen in parts of Indiana
As many restaurants resumed in-person dining and some hair salons began reopening around Indiana on Monday, state officials said most businesses have been following restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus spread.
As many restaurants resumed in-person dining and some hair salons began reopening around Indiana on Monday, state officials said most businesses have been following restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus spread.
Experts worry CDC is sidelined in coronavirus response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has repeatedly found its suggestions for fighting the coronavirus outbreak taking a backseat to other concerns within the Trump administration.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has repeatedly found its suggestions for fighting the coronavirus outbreak taking a backseat to other concerns within the Trump administration.