How coronavirus is affecting the job market
Jessica Schaeffer, senior director at The Lasalle Network, joins Good Day Chicago to provide her analysis on the job market which is also taking a hit from COVID-19 outbreak.
Jessica Schaeffer, senior director at The Lasalle Network, joins Good Day Chicago to provide her analysis on the job market which is also taking a hit from COVID-19 outbreak.
Chicago breaks primary election record for early voting
The record-setting numbers come as the CDC warns people against congregating in groups of 50 or more for the next eight weeks, and the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois rose to 93.
The record-setting numbers come as the CDC warns people against congregating in groups of 50 or more for the next eight weeks, and the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois rose to 93.
Brothers who stockpiled nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer donate stash
The Tennessee brothers who tried to capitalize on the coronavirus outbreak by stockpiling nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer with the intent to resell the goods at marked-up prices have now had their stash cleaned out.
The Tennessee brothers who tried to capitalize on the coronavirus outbreak by stockpiling nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer with the intent to resell the goods at marked-up prices have now had their stash cleaned out.
Chicago suburbs declare states of emergency
West suburban Oak Park was one of the first take the step, with the village board saying on Friday that they were declaring a local public health emergency.
West suburban Oak Park was one of the first take the step, with the village board saying on Friday that they were declaring a local public health emergency.
Horseshoe Hammond Casino to close as Indiana officials shut down gaming operations
The Horseshoe Hammond Casino will be closing on Monday morning because of coronavirus concerns.
The Horseshoe Hammond Casino will be closing on Monday morning because of coronavirus concerns.
More coronavirus screeners added at O'Hare after long lines caused health concerns
More health screeners were on hand at O'Hare International Airport Sunday after massive lines and hours-long waits infuriated Illinois officials and put passengers at risk.
More health screeners were on hand at O'Hare International Airport Sunday after massive lines and hours-long waits infuriated Illinois officials and put passengers at risk.
Stock futures plunge after Fed takes emergency action
U.S. stock futures fell sharply after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and more companies and governments took action over the weekend to shut down European and American society in the face of the growing virus outbreak.
U.S. stock futures fell sharply after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and more companies and governments took action over the weekend to shut down European and American society in the face of the growing virus outbreak.
CDC recommends gatherings of 50 people or more be cancelled or postponed
The CDC is now recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert is saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.
The CDC is now recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert is saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.
First dose to be delivered Monday in clinical trial for potential COVID-19 vaccine
The first dose of a potential coronavirus vaccine will be delivered Monday, according to a governement official.
The first dose of a potential coronavirus vaccine will be delivered Monday, according to a governement official.
President Trump calls on Americans to stop hoarding groceries, supplies
President Trump called on Americans Sunday to cease hoarding groceries and other supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak.
President Trump called on Americans Sunday to cease hoarding groceries and other supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Scholastic offering free educational online activities for children to keep learning
With millions of children home from school over the next couple weeks, Scholastic has put together a website to keep students busy and learning.
With millions of children home from school over the next couple weeks, Scholastic has put together a website to keep students busy and learning.
Chicago schools to offer free food to families during closure
Chicago families can still get food from Chicago public schools even while the schools are closed.
Chicago families can still get food from Chicago public schools even while the schools are closed.
California governor calls for closure of all bars and wineries
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the temporary closure of all bars and wineries throughout the state. As well as suggested home isolation of everyone 65 and older due to the coronavirus.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the temporary closure of all bars and wineries throughout the state. As well as suggested home isolation of everyone 65 and older due to the coronavirus.
Primary election in Illinois will happen as planned on Tuesday
The Democratic governor of Illinois and Republican governor of Ohio on Sunday both said that their primary elections scheduled for Tuesday would go forward as planned in spite of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Democratic governor of Illinois and Republican governor of Ohio on Sunday both said that their primary elections scheduled for Tuesday would go forward as planned in spite of the coronavirus outbreak.
New York City closing schools until at least April 20 to stop spread of coronavirus
New York City will close public schools as early as Tuesday, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the spread of coronavirus.
New York City will close public schools as early as Tuesday, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the spread of coronavirus.
Illinois Governor: Ordering all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30
The governor of Illinois announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30. Drive thru, delivery and curbside pickup will be allowed.
The governor of Illinois announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30. Drive thru, delivery and curbside pickup will be allowed.
Queen leaves Buckingham Palace with plans for coronavirus quarantine
The Queen has left Buckingham Palace over coronavirus fears.
The Queen has left Buckingham Palace over coronavirus fears.
Lakers, Clippers, Kings create fund to financially support hourly Staples workers impacted by suspended season
The Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, and Kings are joining forces to help set up a fund to provide financial support to all hourly employees impacted by the suspension of events at Staples Center.
The Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, and Kings are joining forces to help set up a fund to provide financial support to all hourly employees impacted by the suspension of events at Staples Center.
Why is toilet paper vanishing from supermarkets?
You might notice something unusual, not to mention unfortunate, next time you try to stock up on bathroom supplies at your local grocery store.
You might notice something unusual, not to mention unfortunate, next time you try to stock up on bathroom supplies at your local grocery store.
'Share your toilet paper': Man inspires impromptu exchange on California street corner
Jonny Blue said the response to his impromptu toilet paper exchange in Encinitas was immediate and positive.
Jonny Blue said the response to his impromptu toilet paper exchange in Encinitas was immediate and positive.