Illinois reports 928 coronavirus cases, 65 deaths since Monday
Public health officials on Friday announced 928 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 65 additional deaths have been recorded since Monday.
US to invest $3B in anti-viral pill to treat COVID-19
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, chief medical officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Fores Hospital, talks about the government's efforts to find an effective treatment for coronavirus.
House Dems call on JPMorgan Chase to refund pandemic-era overdraft fees
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parents in the Chicago suburbs push for kids to go maskless at school
Sparks flew at a suburban school board meeting Thursday night over kids and masks. Some parents do not want their children wearing masks next school year.
Illinois vaccine lottery offers $10M in cash prizes, scholarships
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Thursday a new $10 million promotion that will reward vaccinated Illinoisans by automatically entering them into a series of cash and scholarship lotteries with prizes up to $1 million.
US to invest $3B in antiviral pills to treat COVID-19, other viruses
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
New COVID variant in Wisconsin, officials tracking more than two dozen cases
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state.
US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
Mobile vaccine bus to administer doses at CTA stations
Coronavirus vaccines will soon be available at CTA stations.
COVID vaccine proof: Wisconsin bill forbids requiring it
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments and anyone else in the state from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Chicago football is back! Bears announce return to in-person, full capacity games at Soldier Field
The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday that fans would be allowed to return to Soldier Field at 100-percent capacity.
'Coronasomnia' becomes widespread nuisance during pandemic
Dana Nobleman, the founder of the Sleep Sense program, talks about people's struggles with sleep as another side effect of the coronavirus, known as 'Coronasomnia.'
'Coronasomnia', a sleep crises related to COVID-19
Dana Nobleman, the founder of the Sleep Sense program, talks about people struggle with sleep as another side effect of the coronavirus, known as 'Coronasomnia.'
Google trends reveal what people are searching as US begins to reopen
Google trends expert Molly Vandenberg talks to us about popular search trends now that the United States has embraced reopening from the pandemic.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, House Republicans introduce legislation to oust Fauci
A group of Republican U.S. Representatives, including two from Georgia, introduced legislation with the intention of removing Dr. Anthony Fauci as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, accusing him of misinforming former President Donald Trump and Americans with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona college students can't be mandated to take COVID-19 vaccine, wear masks
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Lightfoot proposal would ban alcohol sales at Chicago stores after midnight
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says selling alcohol at stores late at night is a public safety issue.
No more COVID-19 restrictions for travelers arriving in Chicago
Travelers headed to Chicago are no longer required to have a negative COVID-19 test – or to quarantine – before or after arrival.
Illinois reports 226 coronavirus cases, 15 deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 226 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 15 additional deaths.