8 more die in Illinois from COVID-19, cases tally rises to 5,057

State health officials on Monday announced that eight more people have died of COVID-19, bringing Illinois’ death toll to 73.

Billionaire Mark Cuban on COVID-19 crisis: This is the time to care for employees, not stakeholders

Billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban has been very vocal regarding the delay in the stimulus package to help the nation's economy stay afloat amid the pandemic. Here's the full interview with FOX 11.

Indiana officials report 3 more coronavirus-related deaths

State health officials say three more people have died in Indiana from coronavirus-related illnesses, increasing the state's virus death toll to 35.

Challenging 'stay-at-home' order workouts
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Illinois? 'stay-at-home' order doesn't mean you have to stay in place on the couch or glued to the TV. CrossTown Fitness Director Stephanie Rountree shows off some challenging but fun workouts you can do in your own living room.

Oakland woman dies of coronavirus within days

Barbara Johnson Hopper, who loved to garden at her Oakland Hills home and was an active real estate agent, died last Thursday after contracting the virus.

Americans can expect coronavirus rescue checks 'within 3 weeks'

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a Sunday morning interview that qualifying Americans can expect to see their $1,200 checks deposited into their accounts "within three weeks."

Tampa megachurch crowded with worshipers, despite social distancing orders

Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.

Chicago chef Rick Bayless starts effort to help laid-off food workers

Celebrity chef Rick Bayless has launched an effort to help restaurant workers who have been laid off during the coronavirus pandemic.

Highland Park mother of three tests positive for coronavirus
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It all started with a burning sensation in her lungs at the gym. But within a week, Highland Park mom of three Terri Chaseley was hospitalized, testing positive for coronavirus. She joined Good Day Chicago on Monday to talk about her recovery.

Coronavirus presents challenging times for gig workers
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Lenny Sanchez, co-founder of Gig Workers Matter, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the unique challenges gig workers face in the economy wrecked by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Michael Albert helping deaf, hard of hearing navigate COVID-19 pandemic
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One person who has developed some celebrity status during this pandemic in Illinois is Michael Albert. He's the Chicago Hearing Society sign language interpreter that has been emphatically signing crucial directives and information from the Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s press conferences since the pandemic took hold.

Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier

Some Instacart workers have called for a walk-out Monday, saying they need hazard pay and protective gear, among other demands.

My Pillow CEO says company now producing face masks to help meet pandemic shortages
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The My Pillow company is refocusing 75-percent of its production to make face masks for health care workers. CEO Mike Lindell talks about his company's efforts to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic.