Advocate Health relaxing COVID-19 masking, visitation protocols
Now that spring is here and COVID-19 infection rates remain relatively low in Illinois, Advocate Health Care is relaxing its visiting and masking protocols.
3 years, 4 million cases, more than 36,000 deaths: Numbers shape Illinois' dismal COVID-19 story
Statistics don’t tell the whole story of the pandemic. But experts say the data they’ve collected provides vital insights into how the outbreak has hit different communities — and what everyone should think about as we learn to live with the virus permanently.
Waukegan elementary school mourns death of 'committed and dedicated' teacher
Kaitlin Schaumberger, a beloved suburban teacher, has died at 25.
A look back: Three years since Covid-19 lockdown in Illinois
Well, it might be hard to believe but we are approaching the three-year anniversary of the start of the Covid-19 lockdown in Illinois. It's been a long road since then, with a number of advancements along the way.
Mendoza rips into Lightfoot over Covid benefits being denied for cop brother
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said pension board members appointed by Mayor Lightfoot denied her ailing brother duty disability benefits, even though he caught COVID-19 while on the job as a CPD detective sergeant.
Mendoza calls out Lightfoot administration while pushing to protect cops impacted by Covid-19
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said pension board members appointed by Mayor Lightfoot denied her ailing brother duty disability benefits, even though he caught COVID-19 while on the job as a CPD detective sergeant.
Extra SNAP benefits set to expire for millions nationwide
The extra benefits allotted to the Federal Food Assistance Program -- known as SNAP -- is set to expire this month.
Half of Chicago workers now back in the office, for first time since pandemic began
Office staffs in Chicago and other major cities are returning to their physical job sites, even if the trend is so sporadic that it frustrates building managers and businesses eager for more downtown action.
Some Illinois residents poised to lose Medicaid coverage after Covid protections end
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
Some Illinois residents poised to lose Medicaid coverage after Covid protections end
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
Chicago marks anniversary of first Covid-19 case
Tuesday marked three years since the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in Chicago.
New website tracks Covid-19 in Illinois wastewater
As more people test for Covid-19 at home, fewer cases are being reported to authorities.
CPS urges students to test for COVID before returning to school
Chicago Public Schools officials are recommending students test for COVID-19 before returning to classrooms Monday in their first day back since winter break.
Will we see another COVID surge after the holidays?
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health walks us through the latest headlines coming out of the medical community.
DuPage County moves back into 'High' level of Covid-19 transmission
County health officials say Covid hospitalizations are at the highest levels since January.
Lightfoot warns of issuing mask recommendation as COVID-19 cases rise in Chicago
Mayor Lightfoot says when the COVID-19 “high” level is reached, she’ll be asking all Chicago residents to mask up again.
Thursday is deadline for Illinois residents to renew expired driver's licenses, ID cards
If you have been putting off renewing your expired Illinois driver’s license, the time is up.
Former Medline employees file suit in Chicago over being fired for refusing Covid-19 vaccine
Earlier this year, Northshore University HealthSystem agreed to pay more than $10 million to resolve a lawsuit over its vaccine mandate.
Ex-Medline employees file suit in Chicago over being fired for refusing Covid-19 vaccine
The lawsuit against Medline Industries was filed this month in federal court in Chicago.
Survey shows River North restaurant hours were hardest hit during COVID pandemic
Restaurants in River North cut their operating hours more during the COVID-19 pandemic than restaurants in any other part of the country, according to a new survey.