How to get your stimulus check if you didn't file taxes
TurboTax and the IRS have created the Coronavirus Tax Center to help Americans determine if they are qualified for a stimulus check and how much can be expected.
TurboTax and the IRS have created the Coronavirus Tax Center to help Americans determine if they are qualified for a stimulus check and how much can be expected.
Federal stockpile of N95 respirators, other protective equipment nearly depleted
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
COVID-19 relief fund makes 1st distribution of $5.5M
A campaign to raise money for Illinois nonprofits blindsided by the spread of the coronavirus announced its first distribution of $5.5 million Wednesday.
A campaign to raise money for Illinois nonprofits blindsided by the spread of the coronavirus announced its first distribution of $5.5 million Wednesday.
Chicago Police Department COVID-19 cases now at 134
Chicago police announced Wednesday 22 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the department, raising the number of cases to 134.
Chicago police announced Wednesday 22 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the department, raising the number of cases to 134.
Carrollton teen arrested after claiming she was intentionally spreading COVID-19 tests negative for the virus
Carrollton police have arrested an 18-year-old who posted on social media that she tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus and is “willfully spreading it.”
Carrollton police have arrested an 18-year-old who posted on social media that she tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus and is “willfully spreading it.”
Another chief judge's office employee at juvenile detention center contracts COVID-19
The Office of the Chicago Judge announced Wednesday another one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases within that office to 13.
The Office of the Chicago Judge announced Wednesday another one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases within that office to 13.
S&P 500 joins Dow in exiting bear market as Sanders suspends presidential campaign
The gains have lifted the S&P 500 out of its bear market, which would officially end with the index closing above 2,684.88.
The gains have lifted the S&P 500 out of its bear market, which would officially end with the index closing above 2,684.88.
Doctor charged after fight with teens over social distancing, police say
A Kentucky physician was arrested Tuesday after getting into a fight with a group of teens for not adhering to social distancing rules, according to police.
A Kentucky physician was arrested Tuesday after getting into a fight with a group of teens for not adhering to social distancing rules, according to police.
Deputies: Florida man arrested for coughing on cashier, says social distancing is 'getting out of hand'
"He said he didn’t expect anyone to understand his sense of humor," the sheriff's office said.
"He said he didn’t expect anyone to understand his sense of humor," the sheriff's office said.
Coronavirus stimulus checks are on their way: Here's how it works
With payments from the coronavirus stimulus package expected to reach American individuals and families as soon as this week, here is a breakdown of who will get them and how.
With payments from the coronavirus stimulus package expected to reach American individuals and families as soon as this week, here is a breakdown of who will get them and how.
Rate at which COVID-19 cases is increasing in Illinois is less, health official says
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who is the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, said Wednesday that although cases of COVID-19 are still increasing in the state, the rate at which they are increasing is less than it was before.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who is the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, said Wednesday that although cases of COVID-19 are still increasing in the state, the rate at which they are increasing is less than it was before.
Dr. Fauci says US should be able to reopen schools in fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the face of the White House's coronavirus response, predicted Tuesday night that the United States will be able to reopen its schools in the fall thanks to the expected progress by then in disease mitigation measures for the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the face of the White House's coronavirus response, predicted Tuesday night that the United States will be able to reopen its schools in the fall thanks to the expected progress by then in disease mitigation measures for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus has infected American Airlines, Southwest flight attendants, unions claim
Hundreds of flight attendants employed by American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, their unions have claimed.
Hundreds of flight attendants employed by American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, their unions have claimed.
Illinois COVID-19 cases rise to 15,078; total number of deaths now 462
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 1,529 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 15,078.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 1,529 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 15,078.
Lady Gaga raises $35M for coronavirus fight, curates all-star TV event
Lady Gaga and advocacy organization Global Citizen have raised $35 million to fight the coronavirus and will launch a TV special featuring Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish to combat the growing virus.
Lady Gaga and advocacy organization Global Citizen have raised $35 million to fight the coronavirus and will launch a TV special featuring Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish to combat the growing virus.
Lightfoot orders liquor sales curfew for Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a temporary public health order on Wednesday prohibiting all liquor sales citywide after 9 p.m. to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Chicago’s communities.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a temporary public health order on Wednesday prohibiting all liquor sales citywide after 9 p.m. to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Chicago’s communities.
Florida vegetables an unexpected victim of coronavirus
Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can’t sell to restaurants, theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus.
Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can’t sell to restaurants, theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus.
4th City of Chicago employee dies of COVID-19
A fourth employee of the City of Chicago has died of the coronavirus, according to a report.
A fourth employee of the City of Chicago has died of the coronavirus, according to a report.
Good Vibes: Wednesday, April 8
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!
Tom Brady and wife, Gisele, donate to provide 750,000 meals through Feeding Tampa Bay
In one of his first moves as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Tom Brady and his wife, Gisele Bündchen, donated an amount that would pay for 750,000 meals through Feeding Tampa Bay.
In one of his first moves as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Tom Brady and his wife, Gisele Bündchen, donated an amount that would pay for 750,000 meals through Feeding Tampa Bay.