Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Coronavirus model cited by White House now predicts nearly 135,000 US deaths by August
Up from 74,000 deaths just a week ago, the new estimates are driven by more people leaving isolation at home and states reopening.
Up from 74,000 deaths just a week ago, the new estimates are driven by more people leaving isolation at home and states reopening.
Protests not allowed during pandemic, say NYC mayor and police commissioner
After a gathering by LGBTQ activists critical of Mount Sinai Hospital's relationship during the coronavirus with a religious organization, the city's police commissioner and mayor said protests would not be tolerated.
After a gathering by LGBTQ activists critical of Mount Sinai Hospital's relationship during the coronavirus with a religious organization, the city's police commissioner and mayor said protests would not be tolerated.
‘God is a superhero’: Little girl delivers passionate sermon from home amid pandemic
4-year-old Grace delivers a passionate sermon from her Alabama home.
4-year-old Grace delivers a passionate sermon from her Alabama home.
Outrage over release of sex-assault defendant
A defendant in two decades-old sexual assaults has been released from jail due to concerns over the coronavirus behind bars.
A defendant in two decades-old sexual assaults has been released from jail due to concerns over the coronavirus behind bars.
Illinois reports more than 2,300 COVID-19 cases Monday and 46 deaths
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday announced 2,341 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 63,840.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday announced 2,341 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 63,840.
Man wipes nose on Michigan store worker's shirt after being told to wear mask
Authorities in Michigan are searching for a man who was caught on video using a Dollar Tree employee's shirt to wipe his nose after being advised he had to wear a mask in the store to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Authorities in Michigan are searching for a man who was caught on video using a Dollar Tree employee's shirt to wipe his nose after being advised he had to wear a mask in the store to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
McHenry drive-in shuttered during virus crisis to re-open
The McHenry Outdoor Theater that’s been shuttered for weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic will reopen Friday, the theater has announced.
The McHenry Outdoor Theater that’s been shuttered for weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic will reopen Friday, the theater has announced.
Indiana officials add 120 nursing home deaths to virus toll
Updated statistics released by the Indiana State Department of Health also added 120 deaths among nursing home residents to the previous statewide total released a week earlier.
Updated statistics released by the Indiana State Department of Health also added 120 deaths among nursing home residents to the previous statewide total released a week earlier.
Chicago celebrity designer creates masks for those in need
Celebrity designer Barbara Bates talks about how she's giving back to people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Celebrity designer Barbara Bates talks about how she's giving back to people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago nurse on what treating COVID-19 patients is like: 'It's a really hard time right now'
The fight against coronavirus has recruited nurses who work across many different sections of hospitals -- such as one Chicago nurse reassigned from an adult inpatient psychiatry ward who weighed in on what it's like treating coronavirus patients.
The fight against coronavirus has recruited nurses who work across many different sections of hospitals -- such as one Chicago nurse reassigned from an adult inpatient psychiatry ward who weighed in on what it's like treating coronavirus patients.
Don’t have a stimulus check? Here’s why that might be and what to do about it
The federal government began issuing coronavirus relief stimulus payments to individuals and families weeks ago but so far millions still have not received checks or direct deposits. Here are several possible explanations for why that could be.
The federal government began issuing coronavirus relief stimulus payments to individuals and families weeks ago but so far millions still have not received checks or direct deposits. Here are several possible explanations for why that could be.
Chicago-based artist gives back to frontline workers with the Sunshine Initiative
Chicago-based artist Kristi Kohut talks about the Sunshine Initiative.
Chicago-based artist Kristi Kohut talks about the Sunshine Initiative.
J.Crew files for Chap. 11 bankruptcy as pandemic smothers retail
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
How hotels are changing cleaning protocols amid pandemic
Michael Jacobson, president and CEO of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, joins Good Day Chciago to talk about how hotels are changing their cleaning practices in lieu of the outbreak.
Michael Jacobson, president and CEO of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, joins Good Day Chciago to talk about how hotels are changing their cleaning practices in lieu of the outbreak.
Importance of antibody testing in the fight against COVID-19
Dr. Nidal Elbaridi, medical director of Loop Medical Center, joins us to talk about the latest information regarding COVID-19 outbreak.
Dr. Nidal Elbaridi, medical director of Loop Medical Center, joins us to talk about the latest information regarding COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus outbreak forcing Illinois' cannabis industry to pivot
Jason Erkes, spokesman of Cresco Labs, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the Illinois marijuana industry is adapting to the coronavirus outbreak.
Jason Erkes, spokesman of Cresco Labs, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the Illinois marijuana industry is adapting to the coronavirus outbreak.
Michigan security guard shot and killed after asking Family Dollar shopper to wear a mask
Michigan State Police are looking into reports that an argument over a mask led to the fatal shooting of a Family Dollar guard in Flint.
Michigan State Police are looking into reports that an argument over a mask led to the fatal shooting of a Family Dollar guard in Flint.
Chicago's independent music venues hit hard by COVID-19 lockdown
Independent music hall owner Bruce Finkelman joins us to talk about the challenges he and other Chicago venue owners have faced in wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Independent music hall owner Bruce Finkelman joins us to talk about the challenges he and other Chicago venue owners have faced in wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Lovin' Local: Town House Books and Cafe adapting to a COVID-19 world
David Hunt, owner of Town House Books and Cafe, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting his business and what he anticipates in the future.
David Hunt, owner of Town House Books and Cafe, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting his business and what he anticipates in the future.