Thousands of Chicago city employees facing deadline: Get vaccinated or you won't get paid
The standoff between Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and thousands of unvaccinated Chicago city employees will come to a head on Monday, when the deadline to get at least their first COVID-19 vaccine expires. Unvaccinated employees will be pulled off the payroll. Dane Placko reports.
The standoff between Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and thousands of unvaccinated Chicago city employees will come to a head on Monday, when the deadline to get at least their first COVID-19 vaccine expires. Unvaccinated employees will be pulled off the payroll. Dane Placko reports.
A dozen supporters of Jussie Smollett rally outside Cook County Jail, demand he should be freed
People at the rally on Sunday said the judicial system is racist and that Jussie Smollett should not serve any jail time.
People at the rally on Sunday said the judicial system is racist and that Jussie Smollett should not serve any jail time.
Former President Barack Obama has COVID, says he has a scratchy throat but feels fine otherwise
On Twitter, Former President Barack Obama said: “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative. It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down.”
On Twitter, Former President Barack Obama said: “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative. It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down.”
Hailey Bieber 'doing well' after blood clot found in her brain: 'One of the scariest moments'
Hailey Bieber's health incident comes just weeks after her husband, Justin Bieber, tested positive for COVID-19.
Hailey Bieber's health incident comes just weeks after her husband, Justin Bieber, tested positive for COVID-19.
Singer Traci Braxton dead at 50 after battling cancer
Singer Traci Braxton, who was the sister of Toni and Tamar Braxton, has died. She was 50.
Singer Traci Braxton, who was the sister of Toni and Tamar Braxton, has died. She was 50.
Jussie Smollett attorneys file emergency injunction to get him out of jail
Jussie Smollett's attorneys on Friday filed an emergency injunction to have him released from jail. His lawyers are also appealing his sentence.
Jussie Smollett's attorneys on Friday filed an emergency injunction to have him released from jail. His lawyers are also appealing his sentence.
Jussie Smollett's lawyers file emergency injunction to have ex-'Empire' actor released from jail
Jussie Smollett's attorneys on Friday filed an emergency injunction to have him released from jail. His lawyers are also appealing his sentence.
Jussie Smollett's attorneys on Friday filed an emergency injunction to have him released from jail. His lawyers are also appealing his sentence.
Illinois bill would allow voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx
A bill has been introduced making a path for voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
A bill has been introduced making a path for voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Illinois lawmaker introduces bill allowing recall of Kim Foxx
A bill has been introduced making a path for voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
A bill has been introduced making a path for voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Actor Jussie Smollett to serve jail sentence in protective custody
Judge James Linn approved a request submitted Thursday by Smollett's attorneys that the 39-year-old be held in a cell by himself monitored continuously by cameras and guards.
Judge James Linn approved a request submitted Thursday by Smollett's attorneys that the 39-year-old be held in a cell by himself monitored continuously by cameras and guards.
Inflation costing average American household nearly $300 per month: report
Skyrocketing inflation rates are costing the average American household $296.45 in extra expenses, according to a recent analysis.
Skyrocketing inflation rates are costing the average American household $296.45 in extra expenses, according to a recent analysis.
Chicago is feeling lucky to have the St. Patrick's Day Parade back this weekend
Saint Patrick’s weekend festivities are back after a two year, pandemic-related absence.
Saint Patrick’s weekend festivities are back after a two year, pandemic-related absence.
Students prepare for loan repayments to restart in May
The Biden-Harris administration extended the student loan payment plan pause in December amid an increase in COVID-19 cases. In May, students will have to prepare to begin paying those loans back.
The Biden-Harris administration extended the student loan payment plan pause in December amid an increase in COVID-19 cases. In May, students will have to prepare to begin paying those loans back.
Samuel L. Jackson offered support for Jussie Smollett in letter read at sentencing
Hollywood couple Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson were among those to offer support for Jussie Smollett ahead of his sentencing on Thursday.
Hollywood couple Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson were among those to offer support for Jussie Smollett ahead of his sentencing on Thursday.
Should employers pump the brakes on employee return to work?
As gas prices continue to rise across the country, many wonder if and when things will return to normal -- including when employees can return to the office. Expert joins Good Day Chicago to weigh in.
As gas prices continue to rise across the country, many wonder if and when things will return to normal -- including when employees can return to the office. Expert joins Good Day Chicago to weigh in.
Kim Foxx blasts the Jussie Smollett trial in Op-Ed
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in Cook County jail. Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx shares her thoughts on the trial after sentencing in a Sun-Times Op-Ed.
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in Cook County jail. Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx shares her thoughts on the trial after sentencing in a Sun-Times Op-Ed.
Attorney weighs-in on Jussie Smollett's sentencing of 5 months in jail
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in Cook County jail at his sentencing Thursday afternoon. Attorney Steve Greenberg joins Good Day Chicago to break down Smollett's exist from the courtroom, and comments from the judge.
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in Cook County jail at his sentencing Thursday afternoon. Attorney Steve Greenberg joins Good Day Chicago to break down Smollett's exist from the courtroom, and comments from the judge.
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail, a place he probably didn't expect to be
After being found guilty of staging a hate crime hoax in 2019, Jussie Smollett will face five months of jail time in Cook County. Joanie Lum was outside the Cook County Jail Friday morning with more.
After being found guilty of staging a hate crime hoax in 2019, Jussie Smollett will face five months of jail time in Cook County. Joanie Lum was outside the Cook County Jail Friday morning with more.
Kim Foxx under fire for saying Jussie Smollett faced ‘kangaroo prosecution’
After disgraced actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced Thursday to 150 days in jail for staging a hoax hate crime, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx lambasted the court proceedings as "mob justice" and a politically motivated "kangaroo prosecution."
After disgraced actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced Thursday to 150 days in jail for staging a hoax hate crime, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx lambasted the court proceedings as "mob justice" and a politically motivated "kangaroo prosecution."
Jussie Smollett delivers outburst after getting jail time for hate crime hoax
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett received 30-months probation Thursday, and the first 150 days must be spent in Cook County Jail for staging a racist and homophobic attack and lying to Chicago police in 2019.
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett received 30-months probation Thursday, and the first 150 days must be spent in Cook County Jail for staging a racist and homophobic attack and lying to Chicago police in 2019.