| December 22, 2020 
 Before the Michigan Legislature clocked out for 2020, lawmakers approved a $465 million coronavirus relief plan. It now awaits a signature from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The plan includes funding for workers and businesses, COVID-19 vaccine distribution and other pandemic response measures. If signed into law by Whitmer, the legislation would mark nearly $4 billion in pandemic-related spending approved by the state. Here, we break down the bill's highlights. Plus, we give you the option to read the entire text of the plan, if that's your idea of solid holiday-week reading material: MORE ►Restaurant group agrees to dismiss lawsuit challenging Michigan's dine-in ban  A majority of Michigan children have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, in ways that range from living in a household that lost income, to moving to online classes, to parents experiencing mental-health issues. Kids Count, a program of the Annie E. Casey Foundation that focuses on children’s well-being, recently released a report that looks at how households with children are faring during the pandemic. We have a look at how Michigan compares to other states in a variety of categories: READ  You've spotted those little dining igloos before, right? The small domes were used by some Michigan restaurants in previous years to allow customers to have an outdoor dining experience even during the harsh months of Michigan winter. But this year, with pandemic-related safety precautions in place, the number of interesting outdoor dining options has skyrocketed. There are shanties, huts and even greenhouses popping up all over the place, so you and members of your household can still dine out together. Here's a look at some of those eateries offering creative outdoor experiences: MORE
 There were plenty of surprised sports fans yesterday, after they heard the news that the Detroit Lions had fired special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs. Especially since the special teams have been a bright spot in a bad year for the Lions. But after Coombs went rogue on a game decision Sunday, interim head coach Darrell Bevell decided it was time for him to go. According to MLive Lions beat writer Kyle Meinke, that was the right call, no matter how much buzz has surrounded Coombs' coaching abilities. Read what Meinke has to say here: MORE ►Lions' Darrell Bevell explains his decision to fire special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs  This year has been one most of us will have a tough time forgetting anytime soon. The coronavirus pandemic has obviously dominated headlines in 2020. But that's not the only thing this year that will go down in the history books. Notably, we had a presidential election and the Black Lives Matter movement left its mark on towns large and small across the country. As this year comes to a close, we have a look at some of the news stories that will be remembered long after we leave 2020 behind. Take a look: VIDEO Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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