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.
30 more COVID-19 deaths in Indiana, death toll rises to 203
Thirty more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, pushing the state’s death toll during the pandemic past 200 as its confirmed coronavirus cases neared 6,000, state health officials said Wednesday.
Thirty more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, pushing the state’s death toll during the pandemic past 200 as its confirmed coronavirus cases neared 6,000, state health officials said Wednesday.
84 nursing home residents in Riverside evacuated after employees don't show up for work
More than 80 patients at a skilled nursing facility in Riverside are being evacuated to other healthcare locations after employees of the facility did not show up to care for sick patients two days in a row.
More than 80 patients at a skilled nursing facility in Riverside are being evacuated to other healthcare locations after employees of the facility did not show up to care for sick patients two days in a row.
Toni Preckwinkle is self-isolating after staff member contracts COVID-19
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is self-isolating after a member of her protection detail contracted COVID-19, her office announced Wednesday morning.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is self-isolating after a member of her protection detail contracted COVID-19, her office announced Wednesday morning.
Legal analyst Karen Conti answers coronavirus questions
Legal analyst Karen Conti joined Good Day Chicago because the COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of people with legal issues and questions.
Legal analyst Karen Conti joined Good Day Chicago because the COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of people with legal issues and questions.
Sen. Durbin shares his thoughts on U.S. response to COVID-19 outbreak
The U.S. suffered its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic yet on Tuesday, with nearly 2,000 Americans succumbing to the virus. But now, the CDC is considering changing guidelines that would make it easier to return to work. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin shares his thoughts on the the outbreak.
The U.S. suffered its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic yet on Tuesday, with nearly 2,000 Americans succumbing to the virus. But now, the CDC is considering changing guidelines that would make it easier to return to work. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin shares his thoughts on the the outbreak.
Ensuring cybersecurity during virus pandemic
Experts say the shelter-in-place and increase in use of the internet has hackers standing by waiting to pounce on vulnerable consumers. One of the areas most at risk is our healthcare system. Debbie Gordon, CEO and founder of Cloud Range, has some tips to keep your private information safe.
Experts say the shelter-in-place and increase in use of the internet has hackers standing by waiting to pounce on vulnerable consumers. One of the areas most at risk is our healthcare system. Debbie Gordon, CEO and founder of Cloud Range, has some tips to keep your private information safe.
Illinois receives 100 ventilators from California
The California National Guard flew ventilators Tuesday to Illinois, New York, and New Jersey as part of an effort to help other states manage a crush of coronavirus hospitalizations, the governor’s office said.
The California National Guard flew ventilators Tuesday to Illinois, New York, and New Jersey as part of an effort to help other states manage a crush of coronavirus hospitalizations, the governor’s office said.
WWII Army veteran serenades wife with harmonica after being separated in quarantine
An army veteran serenaded his wife of 38 years with a harmonica as the two were separated due to COVID-19 concerns.
An army veteran serenaded his wife of 38 years with a harmonica as the two were separated due to COVID-19 concerns.
Masked crowds fill streets, trains after Wuhan lockdown ends
Streets of Wuhan were clogged with traffic and long lines formed at transit stations as people left the central Chinese city for homes and jobs elsewhere.
Streets of Wuhan were clogged with traffic and long lines formed at transit stations as people left the central Chinese city for homes and jobs elsewhere.
Celebrating Passover during coronavirus pandemic
Wednesday night is the first night of the Jewish holiday Passover, typically celebrated with the traditional Seder dinner. But with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many families are unable to come together around the table.
Wednesday night is the first night of the Jewish holiday Passover, typically celebrated with the traditional Seder dinner. But with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many families are unable to come together around the table.
Maintaining the supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic
The overwhelming demand for consumer goods during the COVID-19 pandemic presents a challenge for truck drivers and logistics operators. Kevin Williamson, CEO at RJW Logistics Group, talks about how truckers are doing and what it takes to keep your store shelves stocked.
The overwhelming demand for consumer goods during the COVID-19 pandemic presents a challenge for truck drivers and logistics operators. Kevin Williamson, CEO at RJW Logistics Group, talks about how truckers are doing and what it takes to keep your store shelves stocked.