Puppies from Atlanta Humane Society visit Georgia Aquarium during COVID-19 closure

Adoptable puppies from the Atlanta Humane Society visited the Georgia Aquarium on Thursday, March 26, while it was closed due to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic.

Local businesses forced to make tough decisions during 'stay-at-home' order
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Ed Kasmarek, owner of Urban Pooch in Ravenswood, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about how Gov. Pritzker's 'stay-at-home' order is impacting his business.

'Essential workers' rights during the COVID-19 crisis
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While many people are homebound during the 'stay-at-home' order in Illinois, some are still going to work, deemed "essential workers." But do they have a choice? Attorney Karen Conti talks about their rights.

Child found beside body of mother who died of coronavirus hours earlier: report

The woman was one of two health care workers in Georgia who died last week from coronavirus. A 48-year-old woman who worked at a hospital had also died. 

NYC hospital worker dies from coronavirus

An assistant nursing manager in Manhattan died Tuesday, reportedly from coronavirus.

Woman denied Lupus medication, thanked for 'sacrifice' for coronavirus patients

A 42-year-old woman from the Los Angeles area who’s diagnosed with lupus said her health care provider stopped filling her prescription for chloroquine – and sent her a message thanking her for her “sacrifice” to help treat those seriously ill with the coronavirus.

Kids and coronavirus: What are the dangers?

Like many parents, Kerry McKenna didn’t think her 4-year-old son was in danger of contracting coronavirus.

Local company transforms factory to make emergency beds
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As the number of coronavirus cases continues to increase in Illinois, one Aurora company is shifting gears to aid health care facilities during the pandemic.

Online tutoring service aiding students while schools are closed
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Students are facing a challenge in keeping their minds sharp while schools are shut down due to coronavirus. The House Tutoring Lounge is providing educational support with its award-winning tutors.

Social and economic impact of sports cancelations due to COVID-19
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With the postponement of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, the economic impact is far-reaching. University of Chicago economist Allen Sanderson talks about why he believes the societal loss of sports cancelations is on par with the economic loss.

British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

4th Cook County clerk's office employee tests positive for COVID-19

Another employee of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County has tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infected employees in the office to four.

Lightfoot, Pritzker face big test with COVID-19 pandemic during first term in office

Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot find themselves working to stop a pandemic during their first term in office. The crisis is a test of their leadership.

Local businesses donate hand sanitizer, masks and gloves to CFD

As we face a shortage of hand sanitizer, masks and gloves during the coronavirus pandemic, some local businesses are making sure the protection equipment gets into the hands of first responders.

Chicago hospital prepares for surge of COVID-19 patients

Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a dire warning Thursday as coronavirus cases surge in the Chicago area, and hospitals are getting ready for the worst.