Managing stress eating during 'stay-at-home' order
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It's a hard habit to break as you sit at home binge-watching Netflix, but it's time to step away from the chips and start managing your stress snacking! Dietitian Audra Wilson has ways to curve your comfort food needs towards more healthy alternatives.

Dr. Oz discusses zinc as a treatment for COVID-19 patients
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When the coronavirus pandemic began, some doctors suggested using zinc as a treatment due to some studies linking the mineral to treating the common cold. Dr. Oz joined Good Day Chicago to talk about zinc and whether it should added to treatment protocols for COVID-19 patients.

'Gig' workers wait for answers on stimulus money
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Independent contractors or "gig" workers are feeling the pain of pandemic. Many have seen reduced work hours, and now, they may not receive any stimulus unemployment benefits.

Good Samaritans donate their RVs to help house health care workers fighting COVID-19

Many healthcare workers in SoCal and across the country are making the tough decision to live apart from their families to keep them safe during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Chicago mayor dismayed by outburst of violence in city

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday expressed dismay at the outbreak of violence in the city in recent days, saying it is straining police resources and filling hospital space needed for patients suffering from the coronavirus.

Aurora city leaders describe their coronavirus symptoms: 'My eyeballs ached'

What does it feel like to have the coronavirus? Three Aurora city leaders who were diagnosed with the virus last month talked about their experiences Wednesday.

National Guard flies in supplies as Illinois death toll hits 462

McCormick Place is being used as an alternate care facility and it’s about to get a boost of medical supplies, thanks to the Illinois Air National Guard.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.