Stimulus payments curbed poverty growth during pandemic, census shows
The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.
The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.
QAnon supporter Veronica Wolski dead from COVID-19
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
Parents protest CPS over safety issues
CPS families took to the streets on Monday in frustration over schools' COVID plans and policies.
CPS families took to the streets on Monday in frustration over schools' COVID plans and policies.
Biden ‘exploring’ clemency for some prisoners amid COVID-19 pandemic
The White House confirmed President Joe Biden is looking to exercise clemency for non-violent drug offenders on CARES Act home confinement with four years or less to serve.
The White House confirmed President Joe Biden is looking to exercise clemency for non-violent drug offenders on CARES Act home confinement with four years or less to serve.
CPS parents protest in-person learning as COVID cases rise among kids
"Right now, we do know that a lot of parents are sending their kids to school because they feel like they have to and we think a lot of those parents would actually choose to keep their kids home if given the choice."
"Right now, we do know that a lot of parents are sending their kids to school because they feel like they have to and we think a lot of those parents would actually choose to keep their kids home if given the choice."
Couple kicked off JetBlue flight for failing to comply with mask rules, berating crew
A couple seen in a viral video was removed from a San Diego-bound flight after failing to comply with the mandatory mask requirement.
A couple seen in a viral video was removed from a San Diego-bound flight after failing to comply with the mandatory mask requirement.
Waukegan parents demand remote learning amid growing number of COVID-19 infections
Calls for a sick out at a Waukegan elementary school have been set aside after the school superintendent agreed to meet with parents.
Calls for a sick out at a Waukegan elementary school have been set aside after the school superintendent agreed to meet with parents.
Waukegan parents demand e-learning option amid COVID-19 surge
Calls for a "sick out" at a Waukegan elementary school have been set aside after the school superintendent agreed to meet with parents.
Calls for a "sick out" at a Waukegan elementary school have been set aside after the school superintendent agreed to meet with parents.
Waukegan parents demand remote learning amid growing number of COVID-19 infections
Parents at Glenwood Elementary School are calling for all parents to keep their kids home to protest COVID-19 policies.
Parents at Glenwood Elementary School are calling for all parents to keep their kids home to protest COVID-19 policies.
Dr. Oz: Who should get COVID-19 vaccine boosters and when?
In the last year and a half, what we know about COVID-19 has changed rapidly and man doctors now say the virus is here to stay. Dr. Oz joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
In the last year and a half, what we know about COVID-19 has changed rapidly and man doctors now say the virus is here to stay. Dr. Oz joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Woman who wanted Chicago hospital to treat her COVID-19 with Ivermectin, dies
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
Surgeon general: US to 'monitor' whether vaccine exemptions being used properly
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.
NY hospital puts baby deliveries on hold as maternity workers quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Protecting ourselves from COVID-19 variants
Currently, 63 percent of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Now, some experts are saying residents should be getting booster shots. Dr. Arielle Levitan weighs in.
Currently, 63 percent of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Now, some experts are saying residents should be getting booster shots. Dr. Arielle Levitan weighs in.
Biden admin expecting wave of GOP-backed lawsuits following sweeping vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
SC mom of 4 dies of COVID-19 complications after giving birth
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Coronavirus cancels more Illinois high school football games
The number of Illinois schools dealing with coronavirus outbreaks is growing.
The number of Illinois schools dealing with coronavirus outbreaks is growing.
CDC calls long-term COVID-19 ‘emerging public health concern’
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
Thousands of CPS students exposed to COVID-19 in first 8 days of school
CPS has only been in session for eight days, but it already appears that thousands of students have been exposed to COVID-19.
CPS has only been in session for eight days, but it already appears that thousands of students have been exposed to COVID-19.