US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low
The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.
IRS stimulus checks: Petition for additional $2,000 monthly payments nears 3 million
A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.
Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
American Airlines ships millions of COVID-19 vaccines from Chicago to Guatemala
Millions of doses of the Moderna vaccine are headed to Guatemala today, compliments of the U.S. government.
Chicago-area school districts mull over requiring masks for students ahead of fall semester
School districts all over the state are making back-to-school health and safety policies for in-person learning.
Stocks plunge over delta variant fears; Biden seeks to reassure over economy
Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.
Southport Lanes auction: Everything inside iconic Chicago bar up for sale
They may just be some old battered bowling pins, but they are also a part of Chicago history that is coming to a close.
Economic recovery from pandemic will have ups and downs, Biden says
Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds
A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.
Kane and McHenry county courthouses lifting COVID-19 restrictions
People who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks or follow social distancing at Kane and McHenry county courthouses as of Monday.
'Sundays on State' kicks off in downtown Chicago
It was a day full of arts, entertainment, food and many other attractions.
Chicago's top Italian restaurant Spiaggia closing after 37 years
Chicago’s top Italian restaurant, Spiaggia, announced Friday they are permanently closing after 37 years.
US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
Southport Lanes won't reopen after all; owners to auction off memorabilia
A nearly century-old Lakeview bowling spot is officially closing for good, but you can still purchase a piece of its history
June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.