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.
CPD cancels officers’ days off this weekend as police union complains of staffing shortage
The Chicago Police Department has canceled officers’ days off this weekend as the Fraternal Order of Police blamed COVID-19 for a staffing shortage.
The Chicago Police Department has canceled officers’ days off this weekend as the Fraternal Order of Police blamed COVID-19 for a staffing shortage.
Classes canceled for Chicago Public Schools for third day; bargaining sessions between district, CTU continue
For the third straight day, Chicago Public Schools officials cancel classes as bargaining sessions between district leaders and the Chicago Teachers Union fail, with parents and students remaining in limbo.
For the third straight day, Chicago Public Schools officials cancel classes as bargaining sessions between district leaders and the Chicago Teachers Union fail, with parents and students remaining in limbo.
CPS classes canceled for third straight day
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes for all CPS students Friday as the fight rages on between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes for all CPS students Friday as the fight rages on between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
CPS students, parents in limbo for a third day in a row
Another day of uncertainty for Chicago Public Schools parents and students as the fight continued between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Another day of uncertainty for Chicago Public Schools parents and students as the fight continued between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Antiviral COVID-19 pills will be available in Illinois this January: IDPH
Illinois will receive a renewed allocation of antivirals every two weeks, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Illinois will receive a renewed allocation of antivirals every two weeks, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.