Chicago works to reach more black residents amid COVID-19 outbreak
The number of black Chicagoans becoming infected with the coronavirus and those dying of the disease remains disproportionately high, city officials said Monday.
The number of black Chicagoans becoming infected with the coronavirus and those dying of the disease remains disproportionately high, city officials said Monday.
Cook County Jail guard dies of COVID-19
A correctional officer at the Cook County Jail has died of the coronavirus.
A correctional officer at the Cook County Jail has died of the coronavirus.
Family of 2 Chicago firefighters who died of COVID-19 will receive line-of-duty benefits
The families of two Chicago firefighters who died of COVID-19 will receive line-of-duty benefits, the Chicago Fire Department announced Monday.
The families of two Chicago firefighters who died of COVID-19 will receive line-of-duty benefits, the Chicago Fire Department announced Monday.
Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan was critical in acquiring 500K South Korean test kits, gov says
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan was able to celebrate a rare milestone in the state’s battle against COVID-19 on Monday – a victory.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan was able to celebrate a rare milestone in the state’s battle against COVID-19 on Monday – a victory.
Illinois COVID-19 cases rise to 31,508; statewide death toll now 1,349
Illinois health officials on Monday announced 1,151 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 31,508.
Illinois health officials on Monday announced 1,151 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 31,508.
Oil price goes negative as demand collapses; stocks dip
The price for oil plummeted to negative $3.70 per barrel, as of 2:15 p.m. Eastern time.
The price for oil plummeted to negative $3.70 per barrel, as of 2:15 p.m. Eastern time.
Good Vibes: Monday, April 20
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 7 more coronavirus deaths, 505 additional cases
Seven new COVID-19 deaths occurred between Wednesday and Sunday, boosting the statewide death toll to 569.
Seven new COVID-19 deaths occurred between Wednesday and Sunday, boosting the statewide death toll to 569.
4/20 fizzle: Marijuana industry tested as virus slams economy
In Illinois, marijuana businesses can keep operating under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order.
In Illinois, marijuana businesses can keep operating under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order.
American Airlines raises more than $2 million for Red Cross COVID-19 relief efforts
Donations will help the Red Cross maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients and equip volunteers and staff with food, shelter and relief supplies.
Donations will help the Red Cross maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients and equip volunteers and staff with food, shelter and relief supplies.
Facebook won't allow promotion of protests 'that defy government's guidance' on social distancing
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent, mortgage payments during coronavirus pandemic
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.
How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Secret Service, Treasury warn against coronavirus relief fraud
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
4th Cook County Jail detainee dies after positive coronavirus test
As of late Sunday, the sheriff’s office said 194 detainees with “mild-to-moderate” COVID-19 were being treated by the county-operated hospital
As of late Sunday, the sheriff’s office said 194 detainees with “mild-to-moderate” COVID-19 were being treated by the county-operated hospital
90 workers test positive for COVID-19 at Tyson Foods plant in Tennessee
Public health officials said a cluster of COVID-19 cases were reported at a Tyson Foods plant in Goodlettsville, located just outside of Nashville.
Public health officials said a cluster of COVID-19 cases were reported at a Tyson Foods plant in Goodlettsville, located just outside of Nashville.
Reports suggest many have had coronavirus with no symptoms
Based on known cases, health officials have said the virus usually causes mild or moderate flu-like illness. Now evidence is growing that a substantial number of people may have no symptoms at all.
Based on known cases, health officials have said the virus usually causes mild or moderate flu-like illness. Now evidence is growing that a substantial number of people may have no symptoms at all.
Pandemic puts family, custody issues in uncharted waters
Vincent Stark, family law attorney at Davis Friedman LLC, joins us via Skype to talk about how family law issues could play out in a post-pandemic society.
Vincent Stark, family law attorney at Davis Friedman LLC, joins us via Skype to talk about how family law issues could play out in a post-pandemic society.
Nurses face overwhelming emotional toll while caring for COVID-19 patients
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Tony Amberg joins us to talk about what they're doing to lessen the strain on nurses who are working nonstop to care for coronavirus patients.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Tony Amberg joins us to talk about what they're doing to lessen the strain on nurses who are working nonstop to care for coronavirus patients.
Cradles to Crayons Chicago collecting emergency essentials for those in need
Shoshana Buchholz-Miller, executive director of Cradles to Crayons Chicago, discusses their efforts to help Chicago's vulnerable during the pandemic.
Shoshana Buchholz-Miller, executive director of Cradles to Crayons Chicago, discusses their efforts to help Chicago's vulnerable during the pandemic.
Analyzing the coronavirus' impact on the mental health of children
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology joins us via Skype to talk about how the disease is affecting the mental health of children.
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology joins us via Skype to talk about how the disease is affecting the mental health of children.