Lightfoot dances on TikTok to announce virtual commencement ceremony for graduating seniors
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced the first-ever virtual citywide high school commencement celebration for Chicago seniors – hosted by the longtime Chicagoan and icon herself, Oprah Winfrey.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced the first-ever virtual citywide high school commencement celebration for Chicago seniors – hosted by the longtime Chicagoan and icon herself, Oprah Winfrey.
Slowed COVID-19 spread leaves thousands of makeshift beds empty
Illinois has spent tens of millions of dollars building makeshift field hospitals to prepare for an anticipated flood of coronavirus cases, but so far has not had to use the thousands of extra beds. That was exactly the plan.
Illinois has spent tens of millions of dollars building makeshift field hospitals to prepare for an anticipated flood of coronavirus cases, but so far has not had to use the thousands of extra beds. That was exactly the plan.
US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Half of working-age Americans might not have a paycheck in May as layoffs surge
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Gov. Newsom announces temporary hard closure of Orange County beaches
In the continued fight against COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed a temporary hard closure of all Orange County beaches after seeing images of large crowds last weekend.
In the continued fight against COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed a temporary hard closure of all Orange County beaches after seeing images of large crowds last weekend.
Stocks wrap best month since 1987 as coronavirus recovery continues
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
NASA images show Florida's pollution has decreased since coronavirus lockdowns began
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
California family, missing Disney, puts on a 'Fantasmic!' show in backyard
A family who has been following their at stay-at-home orders during the pandemic have truly been missing one thing they love: Disney.
A family who has been following their at stay-at-home orders during the pandemic have truly been missing one thing they love: Disney.
Americans’ retirement accounts dropped during coronavirus — here’s how much the average account has now
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Illinois reports 141 COVID-19 deaths in last 24 hours; 2nd highest daily death toll since crisis began
Illinois health officials on Thursday announced 2,563 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 52,918.
Illinois health officials on Thursday announced 2,563 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 52,918.
More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data
As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
Three more detainees test positive for COVID-19 in Lake County, IL
They were among nine detainees tested for the coronavirus after a detainee recently released in their tier contracted the disease.
They were among nine detainees tested for the coronavirus after a detainee recently released in their tier contracted the disease.
Good Vibes for Thursday, April 30
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!
Indiana sees 57,000 more seek jobless aid amid coronavirus cuts
Federal statistics released Thursday show Indiana has had nearly 570,000 people seek jobless aid over the past six weeks
Federal statistics released Thursday show Indiana has had nearly 570,000 people seek jobless aid over the past six weeks
Ladies of Virtue provides resources for teen girls during the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic
Jamila Trimuel, founder of Ladies of Virtue, talks about what her organization's doing to help support Chicago-area girls with resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jamila Trimuel, founder of Ladies of Virtue, talks about what her organization's doing to help support Chicago-area girls with resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
101-year-old man beats COVID-19, celebrates birthday at Minneapolis VA
It was a rare, bright moment on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle on Tuesday. The medical staff at the VA in Minneapolis marked Sammy Nilva’s 101st birthday before sending him home with his symptoms no longer requiring hospitalization.
It was a rare, bright moment on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle on Tuesday. The medical staff at the VA in Minneapolis marked Sammy Nilva’s 101st birthday before sending him home with his symptoms no longer requiring hospitalization.
Remdesivir could be promising drug to treat coronavirus: report
Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.
Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.
About 50 bodies found in U-Haul trucks outside Brooklyn funeral home
The bodies were found inside trucks parked on Utica Avenue in the Flatlands section on Wednesday afternoon.
The bodies were found inside trucks parked on Utica Avenue in the Flatlands section on Wednesday afternoon.
Tyson doubling bonuses, increases healthcare benefits for frontline workers
The 'Thank You Bonuses' total $120 million for the company's 116,000 U.S. frontline workers and truckers, up from the $60 million announced in early April.
The 'Thank You Bonuses' total $120 million for the company's 116,000 U.S. frontline workers and truckers, up from the $60 million announced in early April.