Coronavirus lockdown results in 30 percent air pollution drop in northeastern US, NASA says
NASA satellite data has shown a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern U.S. during the coronavirus lockdown.
NASA satellite data has shown a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern U.S. during the coronavirus lockdown.
Florida teacher goes out of her way to help struggling student during coronavirus lockdown
A first-grade teacher in Florida cheered up one of her students who was having a hard time with the coronavirus lockdown.
A first-grade teacher in Florida cheered up one of her students who was having a hard time with the coronavirus lockdown.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago pastor discusses holiday plans in light of pandemic
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.
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.
3D model illustrates how COVID-19 spreads indoors
A 3D model is helping to illustrate how COVID-19 can spread indoors.
A 3D model is helping to illustrate how COVID-19 can spread indoors.
Lawsuit filed for prison release due to COVID-19 pandemic
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.
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.
Community leaders want COVID-19 racial disparity addressed
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.
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.
2020 graduates finishing college experience online
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.
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.
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.
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.
Family arranges drive-by visit for 86-year-old grandfather during coronavirus outbreak
With her father sitting at the end of the driveway, his family rolled by the house with signs of love and gifts.
With her father sitting at the end of the driveway, his family rolled by the house with signs of love and gifts.
Police searching for missing COVID-19 test samples taken from stolen vehicle
Chicago police are searching for coronavirus test samples that went missing after a vehicle was stolen from a gas station Thursday evening.
Chicago police are searching for coronavirus test samples that went missing after a vehicle was stolen from a gas station Thursday evening.
New coronavirus bailout law estimated to deliver nearly $5B to Illinois
The federal coronavirus bailout could deliver a billion and a half dollars or more to local government agencies in Chicago.
The federal coronavirus bailout could deliver a billion and a half dollars or more to local government agencies in Chicago.
South Side parks shut down after young people continue to gather at them
Chicago's liquor store curfew began Thursday to try and cut down on the COVID-19 spread, and it's not the only action city leaders are taking to get people to stay home.
Chicago's liquor store curfew began Thursday to try and cut down on the COVID-19 spread, and it's not the only action city leaders are taking to get people to stay home.
Churches empty on Holy Thursday as worshipers stay home due to COVID-19
It was an unusual Holy Thursday.
It was an unusual Holy Thursday.
Illinois governor recommends canceling large summer events due to COVID-19
We're now getting an idea of just how long the coronavirus shut downs will last.
We're now getting an idea of just how long the coronavirus shut downs will last.
UK's Boris Johnson out of intensive care as condition improves
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care, his office said Thursday.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care, his office said Thursday.
Judge orders Cook County Jail to do more to halt spread of COVID-19
A federal judge in Chicago Thursday ordered one of the nation’s largest jails to take prompt action to stem the potentially catastrophic spread of the coronavirus.
A federal judge in Chicago Thursday ordered one of the nation’s largest jails to take prompt action to stem the potentially catastrophic spread of the coronavirus.
Georgia man says controversial malaria drug helped him beat COVID-19
There is no approved treatment for the novel coronavirus sickening tens of thousands of Americans. But, a Rex, Georgia, 67-year-old says a controversial malaria drug helped him fight off complications of COVID-19. It is a drug that comes with both hype and questions.
There is no approved treatment for the novel coronavirus sickening tens of thousands of Americans. But, a Rex, Georgia, 67-year-old says a controversial malaria drug helped him fight off complications of COVID-19. It is a drug that comes with both hype and questions.
ICU nurse describes long nights fighting COVID-19
“I’ve never seen a volume like this.” Those are the words of an Atlanta ICU nurse working long shifts to treat COVID-19 patients.
“I’ve never seen a volume like this.” Those are the words of an Atlanta ICU nurse working long shifts to treat COVID-19 patients.