Publix buying excess milk, produce from farmers and donating it to food banks
As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.
As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.
Governor Pritzker rejects bankruptcy idea to get out of pension debt
A suggestion by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that states like Illinois could file for bankruptcy to get out from under heavy public employee pension debt was rejected Wednesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
A suggestion by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that states like Illinois could file for bankruptcy to get out from under heavy public employee pension debt was rejected Wednesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Beaumont worker turned away 4 times with COVID-19 symptoms before dying
"The fact that she got infected by doing the job she did for 31 years and she couldn't get taken care of by her own family, meaning Beaumont it’s sad," said Corrothers. "It is disheartening to say the least."
"The fact that she got infected by doing the job she did for 31 years and she couldn't get taken care of by her own family, meaning Beaumont it’s sad," said Corrothers. "It is disheartening to say the least."
FOX 32 Exclusive: Marni Yang's first jailhouse interview since murder conviction
The woman serving a double life sentence for murdering the pregnant girlfriend of former Chicago Bear Shaun Gayle in 2007 spoke for the first time since her arrest to FOX 32's Natalie Bomke.
The woman serving a double life sentence for murdering the pregnant girlfriend of former Chicago Bear Shaun Gayle in 2007 spoke for the first time since her arrest to FOX 32's Natalie Bomke.
Good news on Earth Day 2020: The air is cleaner
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, scientists and environmentalists are noticing an unintended consequence of the economic shut down due to COVID-19.
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, scientists and environmentalists are noticing an unintended consequence of the economic shut down due to COVID-19.
Chicago aldermen block ordinance granting Mayor Lightfoot emergency powers amid pandemic
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily when City Council critics accused her of using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for a power grab.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily when City Council critics accused her of using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for a power grab.
Illinois increasing COVID-19 testing across the state
Illinois is working to ramp up testing for the coronavirus and you do not need a doctor's note to be checked.
Illinois is working to ramp up testing for the coronavirus and you do not need a doctor's note to be checked.
Immigration protest in Little Village ends with smoke bombs being tossed by demonstrators
An immigration protest in Little Village on Wednesday spiraled out of control.
An immigration protest in Little Village on Wednesday spiraled out of control.
Billie Eilish, Finneas perform in livestreamed concert to support small businesses amid pandemic
The concert airs Wednesday, April 22 at 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT.
The concert airs Wednesday, April 22 at 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT.
Che-Che the dog looking for new forever home after losing both owners to COVID-19
A New Jersey animal shelter is looking to find a new forever home for a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che after both her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19.
A New Jersey animal shelter is looking to find a new forever home for a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che after both her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19.
CDC director warns that COVID-19 could return in winter combined with flu in deadlier second wave
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an even deadlier second wave of COVID-19 come winter.
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an even deadlier second wave of COVID-19 come winter.
Pharmaceutical company offering free insulin to diabetic patients who have lost health coverage
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
2 cats in NY state test positive for virus
Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday.
Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday.
US vaccine agency director says he was dismissed over skepticism of malaria drug touted by Trump
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.
Chicago Pride Fest, Parade postponed amid COVID-19 pandemic
Chicago's Pride Fest and Parade have both been postponed amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to organizers.
Chicago's Pride Fest and Parade have both been postponed amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to organizers.
Trump 'disagrees strongly' with Georgia's plan to reopen
"But I think (opening) spas and beauty salons and tattoo parlors and barbershops in phase one ... it's just too soon," Trump said in a Wednesday press briefing.
"But I think (opening) spas and beauty salons and tattoo parlors and barbershops in phase one ... it's just too soon," Trump said in a Wednesday press briefing.
70% of residents at South Shore senior home test positive for COVID-19
More than 100 residents of a South Shore senior home have tested positive for COVID-19, and at least one resident has died, just days after state health officials said a quarter of all COVID-19 deaths in Illinois are tied to senior facilities.
More than 100 residents of a South Shore senior home have tested positive for COVID-19, and at least one resident has died, just days after state health officials said a quarter of all COVID-19 deaths in Illinois are tied to senior facilities.
How to make your own face mask at home — even if you don’t know how to sew
The CDC offers steps on how to make your own cloth face covering, regardless of whether or not you know how to sew.
The CDC offers steps on how to make your own cloth face covering, regardless of whether or not you know how to sew.
Nurses at Henry Ford wear superhero outfits while fighting COVID-19
A group of nurses at Henry Ford Hospital have rallied together to wear superhero shirts while fighting COVID-19.
A group of nurses at Henry Ford Hospital have rallied together to wear superhero shirts while fighting COVID-19.
GOP lawmakers suggest plan to gradually reopen Illinois
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order scheduled to expire April 30, GOP lawmakers are seeking relief for a devastated economy and frustrated constituents.
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order scheduled to expire April 30, GOP lawmakers are seeking relief for a devastated economy and frustrated constituents.