4th CTA employee dies of COVID-19
The Chicago Transit Authority announced Wednesday the death of a fourth employee from COVID-19.
The Chicago Transit Authority announced Wednesday the death of a fourth employee from COVID-19.
‘How did this happen?’: Doctor shares 4-year-old son’s harrowing battle with COVID-19
A doctor in Colorado blogs about her 4-year-old son's experience after testing positive for COVID-19.
A doctor in Colorado blogs about her 4-year-old son's experience after testing positive for COVID-19.
Medical examiner confirms 119 more COVID-19 deaths in Cook County
The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed another 119 COVID-19 death from the coronavirus outbreak.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed another 119 COVID-19 death from the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump says ‘we’ll get that back,’ after people report dead relatives receiving stimulus checks
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
‘Reckless and untested musings’: Health experts criticize 2 doctors urging ease on social distancing
Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation.
Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation.
Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.
2nd Illinois lawmaker files suit over stay-at-home order: Pritzker 'is an out-of-touch multibillionaire'
An Illinois legislator on Wednesday filed a second legal challenge to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to discourage transmission of the coronavirus, saying he’s seeking a compromise on the statewide stay-at-home order.
An Illinois legislator on Wednesday filed a second legal challenge to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to discourage transmission of the coronavirus, saying he’s seeking a compromise on the statewide stay-at-home order.
Abbott says alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
Illinois health officials report 'unfortunate' milestone: More than 50,000 COVID-19 cases statewide
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 2,253 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 50,355.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 2,253 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 50,355.
Nursing home staff cheers after 94-year-old Holocaust survivor beats coronavirus
A 94-year-old Holocaust survivor was greeted with cheers and the red-carpet treatment as he was released from quarantine after beating COVID-19.
A 94-year-old Holocaust survivor was greeted with cheers and the red-carpet treatment as he was released from quarantine after beating COVID-19.
Officials: 2 Georgia men drank cleaning products to fight COVID-19
Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.
Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.
Coronavirus pushes cities to cap third-party delivery fees
More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.
More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.
Good Vibes for Wednesday, April 29
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 tops 1,000 in confirmed, likely coronavirus deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 63 additional deaths, boosting the state’s confirmed COVID-19 death toll to 964.
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 63 additional deaths, boosting the state’s confirmed COVID-19 death toll to 964.
NY woman, 101, has survived Spanish flu pandemic, cancer and coronavirus, family says
A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.
A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.
#ThankYouHeroes: Mattel unveils new collection of toys honoring front line workers of COVID-19
All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
Costco will require all shoppers to wear face masks starting May 4
Costco announced it will require all shoppers to wear face masks starting May 4.
Costco announced it will require all shoppers to wear face masks starting May 4.
Study examines connection between loss of senses and COVID-19
Leslie Kay, neuroscientist at the University of Chicago, joins the show to talk about being part of a survey team studying the connection between loss of taste and smell and the coronavirus.
Leslie Kay, neuroscientist at the University of Chicago, joins the show to talk about being part of a survey team studying the connection between loss of taste and smell and the coronavirus.
US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as coronavirus struck
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.