Dr. Zich answers viewers' questions about the coronavirus pandemic
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Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine joins the show to give us the latest advice regarding staying healthy during the deadly COVID-19 outbreak.

Miller Lite to donate $1M to unemployed bartenders amid coronavirus outbreak

“Taps are off. But tips are needed,” reads the text in a video the company tweeted. “Click to donate to the millions out of work. We’ll start with $1,000,000.”

Housing market among industries struggling due to COVID-19
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Realtor Amanda McMillin from @ Properties joins us via Skype to talk about the current state of the real estate market.

Amazon fights coronavirus price-gouging, suspends 3,900 accounts

Amazon said Monday that it has already suspended more than 3,900 seller accounts for price-gouging during the coronavirus outbreak, a disclosure that came on the same day President Trump issued an executive order aimed at curtailing the practice.

A man with coronavirus who works in LA says the drug used to treat malaria saved his life

Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.

Food Maxx cashier who died of COVID-19 remembered as loving grandmother

On Wednesday, in Santa Clara County, there were 84 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported. It’s the largest number reported in a single day now that testing is readily available. There is also one new death bringing the death toll to 17.

Coronavirus deaths in the US tops 1,000

U.S. deaths from the coronavirus pandemic topped 1,000 on Wednesday night as all 50 states have reported confirmed cases of the disease.

Senate passes COVID-19 rescue package on unanimous vote

The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago churches adapt amid COVID-19 outbreak

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many are leaning on their faith more than ever. But that comes with major challenges now that places of worship are closed.

Health experts identify new COVID-19 symptoms

Just because new symptoms associated with coronavirus have been discovered, doesn’t mean the virus is mutating.

MyPillow shifting 75% of production to make face masks for hospitals

Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Illinois veteran one of 19 killed by COVID-19

One family lost their relative over the weekend. The worst part is they won’t be able to bury him.

Packed CTA buses raises concerns during COVID-19 outbreak

Two more CTA employees have tested positive for coronavirus: a bus driver from the 77th Street bus garage, and a train conductor who worked out of the 95th street station.

Chicago police clear lakefront on North Side amid social distancing concerns

At 5:54 p.m., officers started clearing people from beaches and the Lakefront Trail, beginning at Oak Street and heading north, after receiving reports about large crowds, according to Chicago police.

Mayor debates closing Chicago trails, parks; Police threaten arrest if orders violated

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday that the sight of crowds along Lake Michigan despite a statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the coronavirus has her considering shutting down the city’s parks.

2 Cook County chief judge's office employees, 3 clerk's office employees test positive for COVID-19

Two employees with the office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, and three Clerk of the Circuit Court employees tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Wednesday.

3 more CPD officers diagnosed with COVID-19

Three additional Chicago police officers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.