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.
State health officials on Monday announced that eight more people have died of COVID-19, bringing Illinois’ death toll to 73.
Johnson & Johnson to begin human trial for COVID-19 vaccine candidate in September
Human trials for the vaccine would begin by September at the latest, according to a press release.
Human trials for the vaccine would begin by September at the latest, according to a press release.
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.
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.
Allergies or coronavirus? For allergy sufferers, a season of worry
Are these my allergies? Or something more sinister?
Are these my allergies? Or something more sinister?
Waffle House closes more than 400 restaurants amid coronavirus pandemic
Atlanta-based Waffle House is reporting over 350 restaurants closed as the coronavirus spreads.
Atlanta-based Waffle House is reporting over 350 restaurants closed as the coronavirus spreads.
Coronavirus causing rise in drug, alcohol relapses among people in recovery, expert says
“Yes, we are already starting to see an increase in relapses," Dayry Hulkow, M.S., a primary therapist at Arete Recovery said.
“Yes, we are already starting to see an increase in relapses," Dayry Hulkow, M.S., a primary therapist at Arete Recovery said.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Dad bans son from house after he went on spring break trip amidst coronavirus pandemic
A father in New York reportedly banned his son from the family home after the college student went on a spring break trip amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
A father in New York reportedly banned his son from the family home after the college student went on a spring break trip amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
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."
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Food requests surge at Lakeview Pantry amid COVID-19 pandemic
Kelly O'Connell, Lakeview Pantry CEO, joins us to talk about the demand they are facing amid the coronavirus pandemic
Kelly O'Connell, Lakeview Pantry CEO, joins us to talk about the demand they are facing amid the coronavirus pandemic
Michael Albert helping deaf, hard of hearing navigate COVID-19 pandemic
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Illinois coronavirus cases now up to 4,596, with 65 deaths
There are now 4,596 cases of coronavirus in Illinois. Of those, 65 have died.
There are now 4,596 cases of coronavirus in Illinois. Of those, 65 have died.




















