Memo: Some may not get stimulus checks until August, but direct deposits likely to start mid-April
The document from the House Ways and Means Committee says the IRS will make about 60 million payments to Americans through direct deposit in mid-April.
The document from the House Ways and Means Committee says the IRS will make about 60 million payments to Americans through direct deposit in mid-April.
Nurses gather to pray on rooftops during coronavirus pandemic
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
New Jersey ER doctor who survived cancer dies after showing coronavirus symptoms, family says
A New Jersey ER doctor died in his New York City apartment before medics arrived Tuesday, one week after displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
A New Jersey ER doctor died in his New York City apartment before medics arrived Tuesday, one week after displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
Social Security recipients who don’t file taxes will get automatic stimulus payments, Treasury says
Social Security recipients that they will not have to file a tax return in order to receive a stimulus check.
Social Security recipients that they will not have to file a tax return in order to receive a stimulus check.
Landlord gives New York pizzeria free rent for donating hundreds of pizzas a day to overwhelmed hospitals
A pizza place in New York City has dedicated itself to feeding health care and hospital workers who are struggling to keep up with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Now the restaurant's landlord is joining in to make sure that the food keeps coming out of the kitchen and into the hospitals.
A pizza place in New York City has dedicated itself to feeding health care and hospital workers who are struggling to keep up with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Now the restaurant's landlord is joining in to make sure that the food keeps coming out of the kitchen and into the hospitals.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 top 1 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The country with the highest amount of confirmed cases is the United States.
The country with the highest amount of confirmed cases is the United States.
Illinois COVID-19 cases climb to 7,695; total number of deaths now 157
Illinois health officials on Thursday announced 715 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 7,695.
Illinois health officials on Thursday announced 715 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 7,695.
Pritzker kicks off All in Illinois to reinforce state's stay-at-home order
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a new statewide effort called All in Illinois to help reinforce the state's stay-at-home message.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a new statewide effort called All in Illinois to help reinforce the state's stay-at-home message.
'Top Gun Maverick' postponed to December
Hollywood's summer movie season is all but finished. “Top Gun Maverick” became the latest would-be blockbuster to be rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hollywood's summer movie season is all but finished. “Top Gun Maverick” became the latest would-be blockbuster to be rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Little kid gives himself an 'old man' haircut while in lockdown with dad and brother
A young boy from London decided to go for a daring new hairstyle based off something he saw on TV.
A young boy from London decided to go for a daring new hairstyle based off something he saw on TV.
14th employee contracts COVID-19 at Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office
A 14th employee at the Cook County Circuit Court clerk’s office has tested positive for COVID-19.
A 14th employee at the Cook County Circuit Court clerk’s office has tested positive for COVID-19.
Detroit bus driver dies of Covid-19 weeks after complaining of passenger's cough
A DDOT bus driver who complained on Facebook about a passenger's cough has died nearly two weeks later.
A DDOT bus driver who complained on Facebook about a passenger's cough has died nearly two weeks later.
Breast cancer treatment during COVID-19 pandemic
Breast cancer screenings are being postponed during this COVID-19 crisis. So what does this mean for women who have concerns or are in the middle of treatment? Dr. Andrea Madrigrano from Rush University Medicine answers some of these questions.
Breast cancer screenings are being postponed during this COVID-19 crisis. So what does this mean for women who have concerns or are in the middle of treatment? Dr. Andrea Madrigrano from Rush University Medicine answers some of these questions.
FDA modifies donor restrictions to allow some gay men to donate blood amid shortage due to COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has loosened its restrictions for blood donor eligibility requirements in order to allow some gay men to donate during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has loosened its restrictions for blood donor eligibility requirements in order to allow some gay men to donate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Indiana reports 13 more coronavirus deaths, total now at 78
Indiana’s number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, grew by 474, to 3,039 following corrections to the previous day’s total.
Indiana’s number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, grew by 474, to 3,039 following corrections to the previous day’s total.
Class action lawsuit calls on Pritzker to release prisoners at risk of COVID-19
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in Chicago seeks an order directing state officials “to drastically reduce Illinois’s prison population” on grounds that hundreds of inmates are particularly vulnerable to catching and dying from the coronavirus.
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in Chicago seeks an order directing state officials “to drastically reduce Illinois’s prison population” on grounds that hundreds of inmates are particularly vulnerable to catching and dying from the coronavirus.
Residents of city in Texas face $1K fine for not covering nose, mouth in public
Starting April 2 in Laredo, everyone over the age of 5 years old must wear a mask or some other form of covering over their mouth and face in certain public spaces.
Starting April 2 in Laredo, everyone over the age of 5 years old must wear a mask or some other form of covering over their mouth and face in certain public spaces.
Grandfather walks four miles just to see newborn granddaughter through glass door
Coronavirus isn't stopping this grandfather from Michigan from walking four miles to see his newborn granddaughter, even if it's through a glass door.
Coronavirus isn't stopping this grandfather from Michigan from walking four miles to see his newborn granddaughter, even if it's through a glass door.
‘We all have a part to play’: Boston ICU nurses urge public to stay at home
"I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared," one of the nurses says in the video.
"I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared," one of the nurses says in the video.
Portable sinks being placed around Atlanta so homeless can wash hands
A local non-profit is helping members of the homeless community protect themselves by placing portable washing stations throughout metro Atlanta.
A local non-profit is helping members of the homeless community protect themselves by placing portable washing stations throughout metro Atlanta.