Watch Novak Djokovic's visa deportation hearing live from Australia
Novak Djokovic’s visa deportation hearing in Australia began Monday. It'll determine if he can stay in the country and play in the Australian Open after his COVID-19 vaccine dispute.
Novak Djokovic’s visa deportation hearing in Australia began Monday. It'll determine if he can stay in the country and play in the Australian Open after his COVID-19 vaccine dispute.
Students at high schools in South Holland will be attending classes remotely starting Wednesday
Students at the district's three high schools (Thornridge, Thornton and Thornwood) will start remote classes on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Remote classes will continue until in-person instruction resumes on Monday, Jan. 24.
Students at the district's three high schools (Thornridge, Thornton and Thornwood) will start remote classes on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Remote classes will continue until in-person instruction resumes on Monday, Jan. 24.
Gary schools to resume in-person instruction on Monday
The COVID test positivity rate in Lake County, Indiana, was at 19.58% as of Dec. 27; it was at 35.3% as of Jan. 6.
The COVID test positivity rate in Lake County, Indiana, was at 19.58% as of Dec. 27; it was at 35.3% as of Jan. 6.
Plainfield Community School District cancels class Monday because of staffing issues
This is the second day that Plainfield has been closed because of COVID-related staffing issues; they were also closed on Friday.
This is the second day that Plainfield has been closed because of COVID-related staffing issues; they were also closed on Friday.
Popular Wheeling restaurant Bob Chinn's Crab House closing temporarily due to vaccine mandate
In a statement on the restaurant's website, the owners said that due to “unforeseen business circumstances brought about by the new Cook Country COVID-19 vaccination card mandate, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our doors.”
In a statement on the restaurant's website, the owners said that due to “unforeseen business circumstances brought about by the new Cook Country COVID-19 vaccination card mandate, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our doors.”
COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Program to help low-income Illinoisans extended another year
Low-income taxpayers across Illinois who have outstanding fines won’t have money taken from their state income tax returns, officials announced.
Low-income taxpayers across Illinois who have outstanding fines won’t have money taken from their state income tax returns, officials announced.
Will there be school in Chicago on Monday? CPS, teachers union still negotiating
On Saturday, the Chicago Teachers Union said their employees were willing to return to schools on Monday and start remote instruction on Wednesday, but they do not want students back in the buildings until Jan. 18.
On Saturday, the Chicago Teachers Union said their employees were willing to return to schools on Monday and start remote instruction on Wednesday, but they do not want students back in the buildings until Jan. 18.
Where do you think you got COVID? A lot of Illinois residents are answering 'School'
The Department of Health emphasizes that these are locations where “COVID-19 exposure may have occurred, not that these are definitive exposure or outbreak locations.”
The Department of Health emphasizes that these are locations where “COVID-19 exposure may have occurred, not that these are definitive exposure or outbreak locations.”
Protest outside Chicago City Hall against vaccine mandate for entering bars, restaurants
The protesters said that the vaccine mandates eliminate a person's freedom of choice.
The protesters said that the vaccine mandates eliminate a person's freedom of choice.
CTU blasts Lightfoot, claims she's refused help from the state to provide COVID tests and other resources
“Riddle me this, Madame mayor. If the state is giving you, or offering you, or asking you if you need support, why are you not responding?” said Briana Hambright-Hall, CPS teacher.
“Riddle me this, Madame mayor. If the state is giving you, or offering you, or asking you if you need support, why are you not responding?” said Briana Hambright-Hall, CPS teacher.
CPS, CTU remain at odds over reopening schools
CTU had some harsh words for Mayor Lori Lightfoot in regards to reopening schools. Kasey Chronis reports.
CTU had some harsh words for Mayor Lori Lightfoot in regards to reopening schools. Kasey Chronis reports.
Mother charged after son found in trunk of car at COVID-19 testing site, DA says
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
Class canceled for third straight day for CPS students
Some CPS parents suing, trying to get their children back into the classroom.
Some CPS parents suing, trying to get their children back into the classroom.
Illinois reports 201,428 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 444 deaths in past week
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 201,428 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 444 deaths this past week.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 201,428 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 444 deaths this past week.
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
December 2021 jobs report: US employers add 199K jobs, unemployment falls to 3.9%
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
Experts warn against people getting COVID intentionally to 'get it over with'
Dr. Mercedes Carnethon from the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine explains why it is not a good idea to intentionally contract COVID-19.
Dr. Mercedes Carnethon from the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine explains why it is not a good idea to intentionally contract COVID-19.
BBB Alert: There is a scam for COVID-19 tests
Steve Bernas, president and CEO of BBB Chicago joins Good Day Chicago to talk about scams surrounding COVID-19 testing.
Steve Bernas, president and CEO of BBB Chicago joins Good Day Chicago to talk about scams surrounding COVID-19 testing.
CPS cancels school for third straight day amid negotiations
Leaders of the nation?s third-largest school district canceled classes for a third consecutive day as heated negotiations continued with the Chicago Teachers Union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety measures.
Leaders of the nation?s third-largest school district canceled classes for a third consecutive day as heated negotiations continued with the Chicago Teachers Union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety measures.