Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says Illinois' stay-at-home order could extend into June
CHICAGO -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday, April 21 said she expects Illinois' stay-at-home order to be extended into May, maybe even June."April 30th is no longer, I think, a viable date," Lightfoot said during a conference call with local reporters. "I would expect an extension of the stay-at-home order and the other orders that were put in place as a result of the response to COVID-19 to go through sometime in May.
CHICAGO -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday, April 21 said she expects Illinois' stay-at-home order to be extended into May, maybe even June."April 30th is no longer, I think, a viable date," Lightfoot said during a conference call with local reporters. "I would expect an extension of the stay-at-home order and the other orders that were put in place as a result of the response to COVID-19 to go through sometime in May.
Che-Che the dog seeks new 'furever' home after losing both owners to COVID-19
EATONTOWN, N.J. -- A New Jersey animal shelter is looking to find a new "furever home" for a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che after both of her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19. “We can't imagine what it's like for a dog like her to suddenly lose everything she's ever known and then end up in an unfamiliar place,” wrote Monmouth County SPCA on Facebook.The organization put out a call to its followers on social media with hopes of finding new human companions to love and care for Che-Che, whose life has been flipped completely upside down.Even though she desperately needed a loving touch, the animal shelter was forced to use protective gear to give Che-Che a warm bath and other veterinary care due to the risk of COVID-19 transmission.Hundreds of people commented on the SCPA’s Facebook post, offering to open their homes to Che-Che, but the shelter said the dog would need to find a family with no other pets and no children.The rescue group said it plans to honor Che-Che’s family by finding her a loving home, but unfortunately, Che-Che is one of many animals in need of shelter because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Monmouth County SPCA said it is asking for donations to help those animals, including Che-Che, get the second chance they deserve.
EATONTOWN, N.J. -- A New Jersey animal shelter is looking to find a new "furever home" for a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che after both of her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19. “We can't imagine what it's like for a dog like her to suddenly lose everything she's ever known and then end up in an unfamiliar place,” wrote Monmouth County SPCA on Facebook.The organization put out a call to its followers on social media with hopes of finding new human companions to love and care for Che-Che, whose life has been flipped completely upside down.Even though she desperately needed a loving touch, the animal shelter was forced to use protective gear to give Che-Che a warm bath and other veterinary care due to the risk of COVID-19 transmission.Hundreds of people commented on the SCPA’s Facebook post, offering to open their homes to Che-Che, but the shelter said the dog would need to find a family with no other pets and no children.The rescue group said it plans to honor Che-Che’s family by finding her a loving home, but unfortunately, Che-Che is one of many animals in need of shelter because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Monmouth County SPCA said it is asking for donations to help those animals, including Che-Che, get the second chance they deserve.
AP: Publicly traded firms get $365M in small-business loans
WASHINGTON -- Companies with thousands of employees, past penalties from government investigations and risks of financial failure even before the coronavirus walloped the economy were among those receiving millions of dollars from a relief fund that Congress created to help small businesses through the crisis, an Associated Press investigation found.The Paycheck Protection Program was supposed to infuse small businesses with $349 billion in emergency loans that could help keep workers on the job and bills paid on time.
WASHINGTON -- Companies with thousands of employees, past penalties from government investigations and risks of financial failure even before the coronavirus walloped the economy were among those receiving millions of dollars from a relief fund that Congress created to help small businesses through the crisis, an Associated Press investigation found.The Paycheck Protection Program was supposed to infuse small businesses with $349 billion in emergency loans that could help keep workers on the job and bills paid on time.
President Trump defends decision to furlough Mar-a-Lago employees: 'There’s no customer'
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his company's decision to furlough hundreds of employees because of the coronavirus pandemic, after his private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida revealed this week it is temporarily laying off 153 workers.Speaking at the White House, President Trump said, “You can’t have many hundreds of employees standing around doing nothing," noting that local social distancing prohibitions have closed clubs, hotels and even golf courses. "There’s no customer.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his company's decision to furlough hundreds of employees because of the coronavirus pandemic, after his private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida revealed this week it is temporarily laying off 153 workers.Speaking at the White House, President Trump said, “You can’t have many hundreds of employees standing around doing nothing," noting that local social distancing prohibitions have closed clubs, hotels and even golf courses. "There’s no customer.
'A plan with specifics:' Washington County officials create their own 'Blueprint for Reopening'
WEST BEND -- Washington County officials said Governor Tony Evers' "Badger Bounce Back" plan to reopen the state amid the coronavirus pandemic is too vague, so they unveiled their own on Tuesday, April 21.
WEST BEND -- Washington County officials said Governor Tony Evers' "Badger Bounce Back" plan to reopen the state amid the coronavirus pandemic is too vague, so they unveiled their own on Tuesday, April 21.
Living with food allergies during a pandemic: 'Never an easy process'
WASHINGTON — A group dedicated to food allergy research and education has tips to help people with allergies navigate through food shortages brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.Shortages at grocery stores are forcing Americans to get creative with their meals but those who suffer from food allergies don’t have the same flexibility.“Food allergy families already have a level of anxiety—it’s never an easy process,” said Lisa Gable, the CEO of the group Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE).Grocery delivery services are popular as people practice social distancing to slow the spread of the virus but sometimes those services substitute items—creating risks for some customers.But there are ways people can help one another.“When people are in the grocery store and they’re making choices and if they don’t, for example, have a dairy allergy we’re hoping that they’ll leave things like those optional soy milks or almond milks,” said Gable.People can ask a manager at a store or food bank to hold items that are safe for them to consume, according to FARE.An allergic reaction often means a trip to the emergency room but with COVID-19 adding new risks, FARE’s Chief Medical Advisor Dr.
WASHINGTON — A group dedicated to food allergy research and education has tips to help people with allergies navigate through food shortages brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.Shortages at grocery stores are forcing Americans to get creative with their meals but those who suffer from food allergies don’t have the same flexibility.“Food allergy families already have a level of anxiety—it’s never an easy process,” said Lisa Gable, the CEO of the group Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE).Grocery delivery services are popular as people practice social distancing to slow the spread of the virus but sometimes those services substitute items—creating risks for some customers.But there are ways people can help one another.“When people are in the grocery store and they’re making choices and if they don’t, for example, have a dairy allergy we’re hoping that they’ll leave things like those optional soy milks or almond milks,” said Gable.People can ask a manager at a store or food bank to hold items that are safe for them to consume, according to FARE.An allergic reaction often means a trip to the emergency room but with COVID-19 adding new risks, FARE’s Chief Medical Advisor Dr.
Classic car parade brings joy to residents at Village Pointe Commons in Grafton after COVID-19 outbreak
GRAFTON -- Wayne's Drive-In in Cedarburg provided lunch for residents and staff at Village Pointe Commons in Grafton Tuesday, April 21.
GRAFTON -- Wayne's Drive-In in Cedarburg provided lunch for residents and staff at Village Pointe Commons in Grafton Tuesday, April 21.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
WASHINGTON — A $483 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small-business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing.Passage was swift and unanimous, despite opposition from conservative Republicans.
WASHINGTON — A $483 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small-business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing.Passage was swift and unanimous, despite opposition from conservative Republicans.
'Think differently:' Public employees redeployed to keep Racine County Food Bank running
RACINE -- The City of Racine has had a few food pantries close due to a lack of volunteers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
RACINE -- The City of Racine has had a few food pantries close due to a lack of volunteers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
FEED A HERO: An opportunity to show your appreciation of health care workers, 1st responders
MILWAUKEE -- We all want to help during this coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- We all want to help during this coronavirus pandemic.
80 people let go from Briggs & Stratton; company says it’s not coronavirus related
WAUWATOSA -- Briggs & Stratton employees have contacted FOX6 News over layoffs underway at the company, and a union representative said after a confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported by a company spokesman on March 25, working conditions aren't where they should be.There's never a good time to lose your job, but it's especially tough during a pandemic."Shock and concern," said an employee who wished to remain anonymous. "Just get a call from Human Resources that says your services are no longer needed."Employees of the company that specializes in engines for outdoor power equipment reached out to FOX6 -- expressing frustration.
WAUWATOSA -- Briggs & Stratton employees have contacted FOX6 News over layoffs underway at the company, and a union representative said after a confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported by a company spokesman on March 25, working conditions aren't where they should be.There's never a good time to lose your job, but it's especially tough during a pandemic."Shock and concern," said an employee who wished to remain anonymous. "Just get a call from Human Resources that says your services are no longer needed."Employees of the company that specializes in engines for outdoor power equipment reached out to FOX6 -- expressing frustration.
'We will do what it takes:' Small business owners urge state to re-open economy on limited basis
RACINE -- It's been a month since Gov.
RACINE -- It's been a month since Gov.
'A lot of people afraid for their life:' Number of positive COVID-19 cases at HOC grows to 103
FRANKLIN -- The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the Milwaukee County House of Correction rose to 103 on Tuesday, April 21, up from 63 positive cases reported Monday.
FRANKLIN -- The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the Milwaukee County House of Correction rose to 103 on Tuesday, April 21, up from 63 positive cases reported Monday.
MPD: 107 arrests for stay-at-home violations; Council unanimously approves $500 fines
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are allowed to issue citations to people failing to comply with Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order after the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, April 21 unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing $500 fines for violators.The ordinance authorizes the commissioner of health and police officers to issue citations to anyone who willfully violates or obstructs the execution of the order issued under state statute.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are allowed to issue citations to people failing to comply with Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order after the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, April 21 unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing $500 fines for violators.The ordinance authorizes the commissioner of health and police officers to issue citations to anyone who willfully violates or obstructs the execution of the order issued under state statute.
'We're still here:' Nonprofit needs your help to care for those in need during COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Staying safe at home is not an option for everyone.
MILWAUKEE -- Staying safe at home is not an option for everyone.
VA study: Hydroxychloroquine showed no benefit to COVID-19 patients; more deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the new coronavirus showed no benefit in a large analysis of its use in U.S. veterans hospitals.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the new coronavirus showed no benefit in a large analysis of its use in U.S. veterans hospitals.
FOX6 seeks people affected by lack of info on COVID-19 in long-term care facilities
MILWAUKEE -- Have you or your loved one been impacted by COVID-19 in a long-term care facility?
MILWAUKEE -- Have you or your loved one been impacted by COVID-19 in a long-term care facility?
Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approves plan to mail ballot applications for fall election
MILWAUKEE -- It was a monumental morning at Milwaukee City Hall on Tuesday, April 23; the first meeting of the 2020-2024 term looked more different than ever for many reasons.One of those reasons was the virtual teleconference for the charter meeting of the 2020-2024 Milwaukee Common Council.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a monumental morning at Milwaukee City Hall on Tuesday, April 23; the first meeting of the 2020-2024 term looked more different than ever for many reasons.One of those reasons was the virtual teleconference for the charter meeting of the 2020-2024 Milwaukee Common Council.
WIAA officially cancels Wisconsin high school spring sports
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association officially canceled all spring high school sports Tuesday as the coronavirus pandemic stretches on.Canceled sports include baseball, softball, boys golf, girls soccer, boys tennis and track and field.
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association officially canceled all spring high school sports Tuesday as the coronavirus pandemic stretches on.Canceled sports include baseball, softball, boys golf, girls soccer, boys tennis and track and field.