Trump, local leaders differ on reopening guidelines

We're getting closer to opening back up, but state and federal leaders all appear to have a different idea about when and how that will happen.

23 people at Joliet nursing home die of COVID-19

A shocking 23 of the Illinois COVID-19 deaths are connected to a Joliet nursing home where 22 residents have died from the virus, along with an employee.

Sources believe coronavirus originated in Wuhan lab as part of China's efforts to compete with US

COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan laboratory not as a bioweapon, but as part of China's effort to demonstrate that its efforts to identify and combat viruses are equal to or greater than the capabilities of the United States, multiple sources who have been briefed on the details of early actions by China's government and seen relevant materials tell Fox News.

Illinois could face $7 billion deficit over 2 years after COVID-19

Illinois could face a $7 billion state budget deficit during the next two years as the coronavirus takes a toll on the economy, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.

Chicago using cellphone location data to track residents' movements during stay-at-home order

A Chicago health official announced Wednesday that the city has been working with a company called “BlueDot” to gather anonymous location data from residents' cellphones and mobile devices to track their movements during the coronavirus pandemic and Illinois' stay-at-home order.

Illinois coronavirus death toll nears 1,000

Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 1,346 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 24,593.

Good Vibes: Wednesday, April 15
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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!

North Carolina woman wears 'Buzz Lightyear' helmet to grocery store

Kelly Hogan Painter’s husband said she couldn’t go to the store in Stallings, North Carolina, on April 4 because they had no masks at home — so she donned a Buzz Lightyear toy helmet and proceeded anyway.

Cook County to livestream court proceedings during coronavirus pandemic

“The goal is to limit the number of individuals in Circuit Court of Cook County courtrooms during this time,” Pat Milhizer, a spokesman for Chief Judge Timothy Evans, said in a statement.

106-year-old woman becomes oldest survivor in Britain

At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.

Trump's name to appear on coronavirus stimulus checks sent to Americans

President Trump's name will appear on millions of economic stimulus checks sent to Americans as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by the president last month in an effort to stem the economic effects of the coronavirus.

Chicago-area resident talks about her experience battling COVID-19
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Linda Porter joins the show to talk about surviving the coronavirus infection and share words of hope for those who are losing faith.

Didn't get your stimulus check? IRS launches tracking tool

The IRS has launched a tracking tool to allow taxpayers a way to see when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.

China didn't warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days

Top Chinese officials secretly determined they were likely facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus in mid-January, ordering preparations even as they downplayed it in public.