Mayor outraged over parties in Chicago: 'We will arrest you and take you to jail'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was outraged on Saturday that people in Chicago are going to large parties during the stay-at-home order and the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was outraged on Saturday that people in Chicago are going to large parties during the stay-at-home order and the coronavirus pandemic.
Billionaires got $283B richer during coronavirus: Study
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
Crowd cheers for Washington D.C. flyover to praise essential workers
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Kroger placing purchase limits on ground beef, pork at 'select stores'
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
NJ man intentionally removes mask, repeatedly coughs on police officers
Authorities say that officers were responding to a report of domestic dispute on April 28 when the incident happend.
Authorities say that officers were responding to a report of domestic dispute on April 28 when the incident happend.
Rollerskaters rejoice! Throwback activity has revival during pandemic
As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?"
As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?"
Andrew Yang calls for $2,000 a month for Americans during pandemic
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”
Flagler County graduates will drive across finish line to receive their diplomas
The ceremony is scheduled to happen on May 31 for the county's two high schools.
The ceremony is scheduled to happen on May 31 for the county's two high schools.
Town of Cicero sues Pritzker, others over COVID-19 outbreak at nursing home
"Shut the **** down. They need to be shut down," a former employee of the nursing home said.
"Shut the **** down. They need to be shut down," a former employee of the nursing home said.
Illinois reports more than 3,000 COVID-19 cases Friday amid growing calls to reopen state
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is standing his ground, despite the growing calls to open the state. But there are signs we are moving past the peak.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is standing his ground, despite the growing calls to open the state. But there are signs we are moving past the peak.
Protesters statewide demand Governor Pritzker reopen Illinois
Proudly going without masks and ignoring social distancing, about 300 people rallied downtown for several hours, calling for an immediate end to Illinois’ COVID-19 shutdown.
Proudly going without masks and ignoring social distancing, about 300 people rallied downtown for several hours, calling for an immediate end to Illinois’ COVID-19 shutdown.
Local actor shares his stimulus check with grocery workers
He puts on his mask, gloves, and walks into the Vallarta Market in Encino with a fistful of dollars. Actually, a fistful of $10 bills -- more than 80 of them.
He puts on his mask, gloves, and walks into the Vallarta Market in Encino with a fistful of dollars. Actually, a fistful of $10 bills -- more than 80 of them.
5 more cases of COVID-19 in Chicago Police Department
Chicago police announced Friday five more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the department to 441.
Chicago police announced Friday five more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the department to 441.
White House blocking Fauci testimony in coronavirus hearing, panel spokesman says
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
McCormick Place field hospital being dismantled as COVID-19 spread slowed in Illinois
It was announced Friday that the alternate care facility for COVID-19 patients at McCormick Place is being dismantled due to the slow of the virus in Illinois.
It was announced Friday that the alternate care facility for COVID-19 patients at McCormick Place is being dismantled due to the slow of the virus in Illinois.
Luke Air Force Base, Arizona Air National Guard honor COVID-19 frontline workers with special flyover
Arizona's coronavirus frontline workers and first responders were honored with a special military flyover on Friday.
Arizona's coronavirus frontline workers and first responders were honored with a special military flyover on Friday.
More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
Spend some time video chatting with these spotted garden eels in Japan who are forgetting humans
The aquarium is worried about the creatures as the pandemic has made it so visitors can’t see the eels in person.
The aquarium is worried about the creatures as the pandemic has made it so visitors can’t see the eels in person.
DEA agent accused of stealing PPE from agency warehouse: AP reports
A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent and a telecommunications specialist are accused of stealing personal protective equipment, toilet paper and other supplies from an agency warehouse in Florida amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent and a telecommunications specialist are accused of stealing personal protective equipment, toilet paper and other supplies from an agency warehouse in Florida amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Good Vibes for Friday, May 1
As thousands are staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're asking viewers to send us their Good Vibes. These can be in the form of a thank you, a song, a dance, or whatever makes you happy! Check out today's Good Vibes!
As thousands are staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're asking viewers to send us their Good Vibes. These can be in the form of a thank you, a song, a dance, or whatever makes you happy! Check out today's Good Vibes!