Illinois reports 8,039 new COVID-19 cases, 109 deaths in past week
Illinois public health officials on Friday announced 8,039 new cases of the coronavirus in the state and 109 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Illinois public health officials on Friday announced 8,039 new cases of the coronavirus in the state and 109 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
10 largest US cities see population changes in COVID’s 1st full year, data shows
In the first full year of COVID-19, 10 major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago experienced the greatest population losses in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
In the first full year of COVID-19, 10 major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago experienced the greatest population losses in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Tribute video honors Oak Park and River Forest High School students for pushing through pandemic
Heartfelt words of encouragement and support from faculty and staff at a suburban Chicago school. They are paying tribute to their students in an emotional video on YouTube.
Heartfelt words of encouragement and support from faculty and staff at a suburban Chicago school. They are paying tribute to their students in an emotional video on YouTube.
Tribute video honors suburban students for pushing through pandemic
Heartfelt words of encouragement and support from faculty and staff at a suburban Chicago school. They are paying tribute to their students in an emotional video on YouTube.
Heartfelt words of encouragement and support from faculty and staff at a suburban Chicago school. They are paying tribute to their students in an emotional video on YouTube.
Boy with autism denied flight at Chicago's O'Hare Airport over airline's mask rule, family says
A Wisconsin family thought they properly notified the airline that their son, who has autism, has trouble wearing masks. Instead, they were told he couldn't fly.
A Wisconsin family thought they properly notified the airline that their son, who has autism, has trouble wearing masks. Instead, they were told he couldn't fly.
Stephen Wilhite, creator of GIF, dies of COVID-19 at 74
Stephen Wilhite, 74, died of COVID-19 on March 14. Wilhite is known for creating the wildly popular GIF and was the chief architect of America Online.
Stephen Wilhite, 74, died of COVID-19 on March 14. Wilhite is known for creating the wildly popular GIF and was the chief architect of America Online.
Suburban school paying tribute to students for their resilience during COVID-19
Faculty and staff at a suburban school are paying tribute to students in an emotional YouTube video.
Faculty and staff at a suburban school are paying tribute to students in an emotional YouTube video.
Health experts predict another wave of COVID-19 could hit the U.S.
Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the rise in coronavirus cases in Europe, and how the new BA. 2 variant plays into it all.
Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the rise in coronavirus cases in Europe, and how the new BA. 2 variant plays into it all.
Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
“Well, I've tested positive for COVID," Clinton tweeted.
“Well, I've tested positive for COVID," Clinton tweeted.
Chicago's United Center lifting COVID-19 requirements to enter arena
The United Center is lifting its COVID-19 requirements for fans to catch a game or event as Chicago continues to dial down mitigation measures.
The United Center is lifting its COVID-19 requirements for fans to catch a game or event as Chicago continues to dial down mitigation measures.
Chicago removes 7 states from COVID-19 travel advisory
Seven more states have been removed from Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.
Seven more states have been removed from Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.
New COVID-19 variant popping up in Europe, Asia worries scientists of uptick in US
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Jen Psaki, White House press secretary, tests positive for COVID-19
Psaki said she recently had two socially-distant meetings with President Joe Biden, but he is not considered a "close contact" and has tested negative.
Psaki said she recently had two socially-distant meetings with President Joe Biden, but he is not considered a "close contact" and has tested negative.
United Center eases COVID-19 requirements for fans to enter arena
The United Center is lifting its COVID-19 requirements for fans to catch a game or event as Chicago continues to dial down mitigation measures.
The United Center is lifting its COVID-19 requirements for fans to catch a game or event as Chicago continues to dial down mitigation measures.
Chicago elementary school brings back mask requirement after uptick in COVID cases
A spike in COVID-19 cases at Coonley Elementary School in the North Center neighborhood means masks are required, but only in six affected classrooms.
A spike in COVID-19 cases at Coonley Elementary School in the North Center neighborhood means masks are required, but only in six affected classrooms.
Mask requirements return for some Chicago classrooms after increase in COVID cases
Masks are back in some Chicago classrooms this week after an uptick in coronavirus cases.
Masks are back in some Chicago classrooms this week after an uptick in coronavirus cases.
New book examines how front line hospital workers rallied to fight the pandemic
Dr. David Reich, president and COO of the Mount Sinai Hospital, talks about the new book "Relentless," which documents Mount Sinai Health System's response to COVID-19 .
Dr. David Reich, president and COO of the Mount Sinai Hospital, talks about the new book "Relentless," which documents Mount Sinai Health System's response to COVID-19 .
Pritzker says Illinois is prepared if new COVID subvariant surges
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
Pritzker: Illinois is prepared if new COVID subvariant surges
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.