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By WGN TV - Apr 10, 2020
SUBURBAN FAMILY CREATING COLORFUL BRACELETS TO HELP KEEP PEOPLE SAFE, AWARE DURING COVID CRISIS AND BEYOND

GLEN ELLYN, Ill. - When quarantine kept them inside and their thoughts were consumed with protecting their grandparents, a family business...
COVID-19 Pandemic, Medical Watch
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By WGN TV - Apr 10, 2020
HOW COVID-19 IS IMPACTING RELATIONSHIPS

While some are predicting a baby boom nine months from now as so many couples spend time together at home, there are also some grim...
Health, COVID-19 Pandemic, News
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By WGN TV - Apr 10, 2020
JEN'S GUESTHOUSE STILL SERVING UP KINDNESS AMID PANDEMIC

The tables are set, the china and crystal is on the table, but no one is allowed in. When fine dining is not allowed in public, Jen's...
COVID-19 Pandemic, News
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By WGN TV - Apr 10, 2020
HOW THE DEADLY 1995 CHICAGO HEAT WAVE COMPARES TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

CHICAGO - Twenty-five years ago this July, Chicago survived its worst natural disaster in history. Over 700 people died when a heat...
COVID-19 Pandemic, News
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By WGN TV - Apr 10, 2020
NEW VACCINE SHOWING PROMISE, PATIENTS GOT THE FIRST SHOT AT BEATING COVID-19 THURSDAY

Since this crisis began, health experts have explained the reason the COVID-19 virus is so dangerous and deadly is because there is...
Technology, Health, News
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By WGN TV - Apr 10, 2020
THERAPIST OFFERS ADVICE FOR THOSE STRUGGLING IN RELATIONSHIPS DURING PANDEMIC

For those struggling in their relationships right now during the COVID-19 pandemic, WGN spoke with a family therapist who offered some...
COVID-19 Pandemic, Medical Watch
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By WGN TV - Apr 10, 2020
SEX OFFENDER BECOMES SECOND COOK COUNTY JAIL DETAINEE TO DIE OF COVID-19 COMPLICATIONS

CHICAGO - A sex offender has become the second Cook County Jail detainee to die of COVID-19. Leslie Pieroni, 51, was pronounced dead...
COVID-19 Pandemic, News
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By WGN TV - Apr 10, 2020
U.S. STATES SHARE, GET CREATIVE IN HUNT FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES

With the federal stockpile drained of protective gear, states are turning to each other, private industries and anyone who can donate...
U.S., Donald Trump, Health, Industry, Republicans, COVID-19 Pandemic, News
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By WGN TV - Apr 10, 2020
SEE THE UNITED CENTER FLOOR FILL UP WITH NON-PERISHABLE FOOD FOR THE COVID-19 RESPONSE

CHICAGO - On Saturday, it will be a month since the United Center hosted its last sporting event - a Blackhawks' victory over the Sharks...
World, Sport, Food, COVID-19 Pandemic, Sports
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By WGN TV - Apr 10, 2020
POLICE: 20-YEAR-OLD SHOT, KILLED INSIDE SOUTH LOOP RESIDENCE

CHICAGO - Police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was shot and killed inside a South Loop residence. At around 5:30 p.m.,...
News
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By WGN TV - Apr 10, 2020
OVER 50 CASES OF COVID, 2 DEATHS REPORTED AT STATE FACILITY

PARK FOREST, Ill. - Over 50 cases of COVID-19 and two deaths related to the virus were reported at a south suburban facility Thursday. The...
Running, COVID-19 Pandemic, News
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By WGN TV - Apr 10, 2020
FAMILY OF 911 CALL CENTER EMPLOYEE MOURNING AFTER HE DIED FROM COVID-19

CHICAGO - The family of a 911 call center operator is mourning after their loved one died from COVID-19. They are worried there are...
Food, COVID-19 Pandemic, News
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By WGN TV - Apr 9, 2020
WOMAN ACCUSED OF LICKING $1,800 WORTH OF ITEMS AT CALIFORNIA GROCERY STORE ARRESTED

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Northern California woman has been arrested for felony vandalism after she allegedly licked and handled...
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By WGN TV - Apr 9, 2020
DISNEY SHARES DOLE WHIP, OTHER RECIPES WHILE PARKS CLOSED

TAMPA, Fla. - Disney Parks are encouraging guests to “cook up some magic at home” while parks worldwide remain closed due to coronavirus. On...
Food, Bowling, News
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By WGN TV - Apr 9, 2020
FIGHT CONTINUES FOR RELEASE OF COOK COUNTY DETAINEES AS COVID-19 SPREADS

CHICAGO - With over 275 cases of COVID-19 in the Cook County Jail population, the fight wages on to get more detainees released. Thursday,...
COVID-19 Pandemic, News
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By WGN TV - Apr 9, 2020
NEARLY A THIRD OF AMERICANS DIDN'T PAY RENT THIS MONTH, NEW DATA SHOWS

With nearly 10 million Americans filing for unemployment in March , April 1 was always going to be a difficult day for US renters. Now...
Market, Industry, Health, COVID-19 Pandemic, News
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By WGN TV - Apr 9, 2020
INDIANAPOLIS OFFICER SHOT, KILLED THURSDAY IN LINE OF DUTY

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - An officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was killed while responding to a domestic disturbance...
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By WGN TV - Apr 9, 2020
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE OFFERS $25K REWARD AFTER ARMED ROBBERY OF CARRIER IN NORTH CHICAGO

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. - The United States Postal Service is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest after a mail...
U.S., News
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By WGN TV - Apr 9, 2020
LOCKDOWNS MEAN MILLIONS OF WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD CAN'T REACH BIRTH CONTROL

JOHANNESBURG - The callers were in tears. One by one, women in homes across rural Zimbabwe had a pleading question: When would family...
World, Health, Food, News
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By WGN TV - Apr 9, 2020
US ECONOMY UNLIKELY TO RECOVER AS RAPIDLY AS IT COLLAPSED

BALTIMORE - President Donald Trump has been telling voters that the U.S. economy will leap back to life “like a rocket,” stronger than...
World, U.S., Donald Trump, Economy, Election, Finance, COVID-19 Pandemic, News
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WGN TV

SUBURBAN FAMILY CREATING COLORFUL BRACELETS TO HELP KEEP PEOPLE SAFE, AWARE DURING COVID CRISIS AND BEYOND

GLEN ELLYN, Ill. - When quarantine kept them inside and their thoughts were consumed with protecting their grandparents, a family business...

HOW COVID-19 IS IMPACTING RELATIONSHIPS

While some are predicting a baby boom nine months from now as so many couples spend time together at home, there are also some grim...

JEN'S GUESTHOUSE STILL SERVING UP KINDNESS AMID PANDEMIC

The tables are set, the china and crystal is on the table, but no one is allowed in. When fine dining is not allowed in public, Jen's...

HOW THE DEADLY 1995 CHICAGO HEAT WAVE COMPARES TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

CHICAGO - Twenty-five years ago this July, Chicago survived its worst natural disaster in history. Over 700 people died when a heat...

NEW VACCINE SHOWING PROMISE, PATIENTS GOT THE FIRST SHOT AT BEATING COVID-19 THURSDAY

Since this crisis began, health experts have explained the reason the COVID-19 virus is so dangerous and deadly is because there is...

THERAPIST OFFERS ADVICE FOR THOSE STRUGGLING IN RELATIONSHIPS DURING PANDEMIC

For those struggling in their relationships right now during the COVID-19 pandemic, WGN spoke with a family therapist who offered some...

SEX OFFENDER BECOMES SECOND COOK COUNTY JAIL DETAINEE TO DIE OF COVID-19 COMPLICATIONS

CHICAGO - A sex offender has become the second Cook County Jail detainee to die of COVID-19. Leslie Pieroni, 51, was pronounced dead...

U.S. STATES SHARE, GET CREATIVE IN HUNT FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES

With the federal stockpile drained of protective gear, states are turning to each other, private industries and anyone who can donate...

SEE THE UNITED CENTER FLOOR FILL UP WITH NON-PERISHABLE FOOD FOR THE COVID-19 RESPONSE

CHICAGO - On Saturday, it will be a month since the United Center hosted its last sporting event - a Blackhawks' victory over the Sharks...

POLICE: 20-YEAR-OLD SHOT, KILLED INSIDE SOUTH LOOP RESIDENCE

CHICAGO - Police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was shot and killed inside a South Loop residence. At around 5:30 p.m.,...

OVER 50 CASES OF COVID, 2 DEATHS REPORTED AT STATE FACILITY

PARK FOREST, Ill. - Over 50 cases of COVID-19 and two deaths related to the virus were reported at a south suburban facility Thursday. The...

FAMILY OF 911 CALL CENTER EMPLOYEE MOURNING AFTER HE DIED FROM COVID-19

CHICAGO - The family of a 911 call center operator is mourning after their loved one died from COVID-19. They are worried there are...

WOMAN ACCUSED OF LICKING $1,800 WORTH OF ITEMS AT CALIFORNIA GROCERY STORE ARRESTED

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Northern California woman has been arrested for felony vandalism after she allegedly licked and handled...

DISNEY SHARES DOLE WHIP, OTHER RECIPES WHILE PARKS CLOSED

TAMPA, Fla. - Disney Parks are encouraging guests to “cook up some magic at home” while parks worldwide remain closed due to coronavirus. On...

FIGHT CONTINUES FOR RELEASE OF COOK COUNTY DETAINEES AS COVID-19 SPREADS

CHICAGO - With over 275 cases of COVID-19 in the Cook County Jail population, the fight wages on to get more detainees released. Thursday,...

NEARLY A THIRD OF AMERICANS DIDN'T PAY RENT THIS MONTH, NEW DATA SHOWS

With nearly 10 million Americans filing for unemployment in March , April 1 was always going to be a difficult day for US renters. Now...

INDIANAPOLIS OFFICER SHOT, KILLED THURSDAY IN LINE OF DUTY

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - An officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was killed while responding to a domestic disturbance...

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE OFFERS $25K REWARD AFTER ARMED ROBBERY OF CARRIER IN NORTH CHICAGO

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. - The United States Postal Service is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest after a mail...

LOCKDOWNS MEAN MILLIONS OF WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD CAN'T REACH BIRTH CONTROL

JOHANNESBURG - The callers were in tears. One by one, women in homes across rural Zimbabwe had a pleading question: When would family...

US ECONOMY UNLIKELY TO RECOVER AS RAPIDLY AS IT COLLAPSED

BALTIMORE - President Donald Trump has been telling voters that the U.S. economy will leap back to life “like a rocket,” stronger than...

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Fauci says coronavirus hospitalizations are dropping because social...

While social distancing and sheltering in place appear to be working, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio cautioned that people shouldn't let down their guard.

Wall Street caps best week since 1974 on latest Fed stunner

Wall Street ended its best week in 45 years on Thursday.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is out of intensive care

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is no longer in intensive care, though he remains hospitalized after persistent coronavirus symptoms.

Mad magazine illustrator Mort Drucker dies at 91

He died at his home with his wife of more than 70 years by his side.

Poll: 72 percent won't go to games again without coronavirus vaccine

United States sports leagues may be itching to return to action but 72 percent of those who responded to a Seton Hall poll said they would not feel safe to attend games until a...

Man found shot dead in Pittsburgh's Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood

Pittsburgh police are investigating the death of a man who was found shot in the city's Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood early Thursday evening.

AG William Barr says Russia probe was started ‘without basis'

WASHINGTON - Attorney General William Barr believes the Russia investigation that shadowed President Donald Trump for the first two years of his administration was started...

Michael Cohen moved to solitary confinement after dispute with inmate

Michael Cohen, U.S. President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, has been placed in solitary confinement at a federal prison in New York state where he is serving time...

‘SNL' returning to air with original content this weekend

Is it Saturday yet? The creators of “Saturday Night Live” have announced that the sketch show will return with fresh material this weekend, Deadline reports, despite social...

Nearly a third of Americans didn't pay rent this month, new data shows

With nearly 10 million Americans filing for unemployment in March, April 1 was always going to be a difficult day for U.S. renters.