Upscale Chicago hotel housing homeless amid coronavirus outbreak
An upscale Chicago hotel has been converted into temporary housing for the homeless in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
An upscale Chicago hotel has been converted into temporary housing for the homeless in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Wisconsin governor allows nearly all retail stores to open with limits
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday allowed nearly all nonessential retail stores to reopen as long as they serve no more than five customers at a time, partially lifting the restriction that has kept them closed for weeks to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday allowed nearly all nonessential retail stores to reopen as long as they serve no more than five customers at a time, partially lifting the restriction that has kept them closed for weeks to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Fauci warns of more death, economy damage if US reopens too fast
The U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert issued a blunt warning Tuesday that cities and states could “turn back the clock” and see more COVID-19 deaths and economic damage alike if they lift coronavirus stay-at-home orders too fast.
The U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert issued a blunt warning Tuesday that cities and states could “turn back the clock” and see more COVID-19 deaths and economic damage alike if they lift coronavirus stay-at-home orders too fast.
Illinois woman calls unemployment office 500+ times, gets no answers
One million people in Illinois have filed for unemployment since March, and when it comes to getting benefits, some have had more success than others.
One million people in Illinois have filed for unemployment since March, and when it comes to getting benefits, some have had more success than others.
State lawmaker asks judge to rule governor's stay-at-home order invalid for all of Illinois
Republican State Representative John Cabello is upping the ante in his fight against the governor's stay-at-home order.
Republican State Representative John Cabello is upping the ante in his fight against the governor's stay-at-home order.
Fauci warns of 'suffering and death' if US reopens too soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus pandemic, it will bring “needless suffering and death.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus pandemic, it will bring “needless suffering and death.”
Amid coronavirus shutdowns, grandson treats 87-year-old grandma to day at salon
If the coronavirus stay-at-home orders have taught us anything, it’s the importance of family.
If the coronavirus stay-at-home orders have taught us anything, it’s the importance of family.
Illinois COVID-19 cases top 4K in 1 day, Pritzker notes more testing
Illinois reported a one-day record high in COVID-19 cases Tuesday and its next-to-highest death toll.
Illinois reported a one-day record high in COVID-19 cases Tuesday and its next-to-highest death toll.
Chicago morgue coping despite surge in deaths
The Chicago area’s chief medical examiner starts her day with a numbers problem: how to manage three times the number of deaths as before the coronavirus pandemic with the same number of pathologists.
The Chicago area’s chief medical examiner starts her day with a numbers problem: how to manage three times the number of deaths as before the coronavirus pandemic with the same number of pathologists.
Indiana officials add 38 deaths to state’s coronavirus toll
The Indiana State Department of Health recorded 33 newly confirmed COVID-19 deaths that occurred between Wednesday and Monday.
The Indiana State Department of Health recorded 33 newly confirmed COVID-19 deaths that occurred between Wednesday and Monday.
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.