Family invents ‘hug glove’ to safely embrace grandma on Mother’s Day
A family in Canada invented a device to safely embrace their grandma on Mother's Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A family in Canada invented a device to safely embrace their grandma on Mother's Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Demonstrators do push-ups, squats outside Pinellas courthouse to protest gym closures
Demonstrators gathered outside of the Pinellas County Courthouse on Monday by doing squats and push-ups to protest the continued closures of gyms and recreation centers in Florida.
Demonstrators gathered outside of the Pinellas County Courthouse on Monday by doing squats and push-ups to protest the continued closures of gyms and recreation centers in Florida.
U.S. coronavirus deaths top 80,000, according to Johns Hopkins
As of May 11, there were more than 1.3 million confirmed cases in the United States.
As of May 11, there were more than 1.3 million confirmed cases in the United States.
Urine and feces being left behind in NJ parks
The head of the state police reported an "inordinate amount" of urine and feces was being left behind in bottles in state parks.
The head of the state police reported an "inordinate amount" of urine and feces was being left behind in bottles in state parks.
Colorado restaurant shut down for opening in-person dining
Gov. Jared Polis said Monday that C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen “is causing an immediate health hazard,” and its business license will remain suspended until the restaurant is no longer a threat, according to the Associated Press.
Gov. Jared Polis said Monday that C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen “is causing an immediate health hazard,” and its business license will remain suspended until the restaurant is no longer a threat, according to the Associated Press.
Caught on camera: Fight breaks out at Target after customers refuse to wear facial covering
Two men, who refused to wear a facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday.
Two men, who refused to wear a facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday.
Governor Pritzker now says Illinois may not hit COVID-19 peak until mid-June
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday said the state may not hit its coronavirus peak until mid-June, according to the latest data.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday said the state may not hit its coronavirus peak until mid-June, according to the latest data.
Illinois receives first shipment of COVID-19 treatment drug remdesivir
Illinois health officials on Monday announced the state has received its first shipment of remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients.
Illinois health officials on Monday announced the state has received its first shipment of remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients.
Lightfoot announces 6 new COVID-19 testing sites
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the additional sites will enable the city to perform up to 10,000 COVID-19 tests per day by the end of the month.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the additional sites will enable the city to perform up to 10,000 COVID-19 tests per day by the end of the month.
FedEx driver surprises 6-year-old girl with cupcakes on quarantine birthday
A kindhearted FedEx driver in Indiana left a little something special when he spontaneously dropped off cupcakes for a little girl’s sixth birthday, after bringing a package to the family’s home and realizing that the coronavirus crisis likely dampened the youngster’s celebrations.
A kindhearted FedEx driver in Indiana left a little something special when he spontaneously dropped off cupcakes for a little girl’s sixth birthday, after bringing a package to the family’s home and realizing that the coronavirus crisis likely dampened the youngster’s celebrations.
Indiana reports 32 more coronavirus deaths, total now 1,540
Another 32 Indiana residents have died from coronavirus illnesses, raising the state’s death toll from confirmed or presumed cases of COVID-19 to 1,540, state health officials said Monday.
Another 32 Indiana residents have died from coronavirus illnesses, raising the state’s death toll from confirmed or presumed cases of COVID-19 to 1,540, state health officials said Monday.
Pritzker, staff to quarantine after aide tests positive for coronavirus
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker broadcast his daily coronavirus briefing from his Chicago mansion for the first time Monday, joining all of his top administration staff in working from home after an aide tested positive for COVID-19.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker broadcast his daily coronavirus briefing from his Chicago mansion for the first time Monday, joining all of his top administration staff in working from home after an aide tested positive for COVID-19.
OCD therapy sessions on the rise since coronavirus outbreak
Stephen Smith, CEO of NOCD, talks about the increase of OCD therapy sessions since the outbreak of COVID-19.
Stephen Smith, CEO of NOCD, talks about the increase of OCD therapy sessions since the outbreak of COVID-19.
WWII Marine vet, 99, beats COVID-19: 'I've gone through hell more than once and this came almost as close'
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
Cook County COVID-19 death toll surpasses 2,400: medical examiner
There are now 2,465 deaths in Cook County from the coronavirus, the medical examiner’s office announced Monday.
There are now 2,465 deaths in Cook County from the coronavirus, the medical examiner’s office announced Monday.
Tips for finding a new apartment in a COVID-19 world
Katie Gerdig Legrand, realtor at Jameson Sotheby's, gives us tips for leasing a new apartment during the coronavirus shutdown.
Katie Gerdig Legrand, realtor at Jameson Sotheby's, gives us tips for leasing a new apartment during the coronavirus shutdown.
Group therapy goes virtual during quarantine
David Panahi, professional counselor at Central DuPage Hospital, talks about how group therapy is evolving in the times of COVID-19.
David Panahi, professional counselor at Central DuPage Hospital, talks about how group therapy is evolving in the times of COVID-19.
How local doctors are managing their own mental health while treating patients
Dr. Chris Colbert from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the struggle for local doctors to manage their own mental health while handling an overwhelming workload.
Dr. Chris Colbert from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the struggle for local doctors to manage their own mental health while handling an overwhelming workload.
New book helps kids process yearning for loved ones during stay-at-home order
Author Fern Schumer Chapman talks about penning her new book "Happy Harper Thursdays."
Author Fern Schumer Chapman talks about penning her new book "Happy Harper Thursdays."
5-phase reopening plan hammers restaurants desperate to resume business
R.J. Melman and Sam Toia join Good Day Chicago to talk about the state of the restaurant industry under Gov. Pritzker's five-phase reopening plan.
R.J. Melman and Sam Toia join Good Day Chicago to talk about the state of the restaurant industry under Gov. Pritzker's five-phase reopening plan.