US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
COVID-19 severity depends on transmission, NIH study suggests
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
Biden announces COVID booster shots for Americans; nursing home staff now required to get vaccine
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
COVID booster shots officially recommended for Americans
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
NIU may go remote if COVID cases climb
Just days before students are set to return to class at Northern Illinois University, faculty and staff there have been told if the on-campus COVID-19 positivity rate hits the 8% mark they will be allowed to teach remotely, union officials said.
Just days before students are set to return to class at Northern Illinois University, faculty and staff there have been told if the on-campus COVID-19 positivity rate hits the 8% mark they will be allowed to teach remotely, union officials said.
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city?s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union?s leader said Wednesday.
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city?s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union?s leader said Wednesday.
Government officially recommends COVID booster shots for Americans
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
Parent assaults teacher over mask, school official says: 'Do not fight mask wars in our schools'
"A parent physically assaulted a teacher by ripping a mask off her face, others yelling at a teacher to take off her mask because they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered," said the superintendent of the school district.
"A parent physically assaulted a teacher by ripping a mask off her face, others yelling at a teacher to take off her mask because they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered," said the superintendent of the school district.
Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city’s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union’s leader said Wednesday.
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city’s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union’s leader said Wednesday.
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high among 30 to 39-year-olds, CDC tracker shows
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
CDC COVID-19 map shows most of US under high community transmission
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Chicago Marathon unveils COVID safety guidelines
Participants will now be required to provide proof of full COVID vaccination or a negative test.
Participants will now be required to provide proof of full COVID vaccination or a negative test.
Northern Illinois University may return to remote learning if COVID rate climbs
Just days before students are set to return to class at Northern Illinois University, faculty and staff there have been told if the on-campus COVID-19 positivity rate hits the 8% mark they will be allowed to teach remotely, union officials said.
Just days before students are set to return to class at Northern Illinois University, faculty and staff there have been told if the on-campus COVID-19 positivity rate hits the 8% mark they will be allowed to teach remotely, union officials said.
26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, festival canceled this year due to COVID
The 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade and Fiestas Patrias Festival have been canceled again this year over COVID-19 concerns.
The 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade and Fiestas Patrias Festival have been canceled again this year over COVID-19 concerns.
Masks required indoors again as COVID cases surge in Chicago
Don't put away that mask just yet.
Don't put away that mask just yet.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling vaccination cards
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
Chicago reinstates indoor mask mandate as COVID surges
Don't put away that mask just yet.
Don't put away that mask just yet.