L.A. Archbishop leads national moment of prayer asking for end of coronavirus pandemic

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez led a National Prayer of the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Good Friday to ask for an end to the coronavirus pandemic.

2nd detainee at Cook County Jail dies of COVID-19

A second detainee at Cook County Jail has died from apparent complications of the coronavirus, officials announced Thursday.

Karen Conti shares her personal experience with COVID-19
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Legal analyst Karen Conti joined Good Day Chicago to tell us about how she dealt with the symptoms after contracting COVID-19.

Dr. Orr answers your coronavirus medical questions
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The news and impact of the coronavirus is changing every day. Dr. Randy Orr from Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital answers viewer questions.

How to make your own face masks
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The CDC recommends everyone wear a face mask when going out in public. If you can't buy one, we have an easy way to make a few at home. Homemakers Habitat blogger Rebecca Andexler shares a mask-making project that anyone can do!

UIC medical students to graduate early amid COVID-19 pandemic

Nearly 200 medical students at the University of Illinois at Chicago will graduate early Friday to help meet demand for health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hospital celebrates as once-critical COVID-19 patient leaves Wesley Chapel hospital

Healthcare workers lined the hallway to cheer on a Pasco County woman as she was finally allowed to go home after being in the intensive care unit for days battling the novel coronavirus.

Lawsuit filed for prison release due to COVID-19 pandemic
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An emergency class action lawsuit filed last week is demanding immediate release of medically vulnerable people in the Cook County Jail in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Attorney Sarah Grady talks about it.

2020 graduates finishing college experience online
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College students across the country were sent home early due to the coronavirus, to finish out the year online. But this year's graduating class have experienced extra disappointment with the loss of part of their senior year, and graduation ceremony.

Chicago pastor discusses holiday plans in light of pandemic
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Pastor and noted Chicago civil rights leader, Ira Acree joined Good Day Chicago with his holiday plans for the faithful and a look how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting his congregation.

Community leaders want COVID-19 racial disparity addressed
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A recent study has revealed that African Americans represented more than 70 percent of Chicago's coronavirus deaths and rates of infections were far higher on the south and west sides compared to the rest of the city. Community activist Jitu Brown wants this issue addressed.

Medical examiner confirms 73 more COVID-19 deaths in Cook County; total almost 400

The Cook County medical examiner’s office announced Thursday that 73 more people had died of causes related to the coronavirus, raising the county’s total to 396.