Walmart mandates masks for all workers in areas with high infection rates

Walmart mandates masks for all workers in areas with high infection rates

Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.

Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.

Illinois reports 11,682 coronavirus cases, 39 deaths in the past week

Illinois reports 11,682 coronavirus cases, 39 deaths in the past week

Public health officials on Friday announced 11,682 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 39 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.

Public health officials on Friday announced 11,682 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 39 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.

Thousands return for Day Two of Lollapalooza

Thousands return for Day Two of Lollapalooza

Day Two of Lollapalooza is underway and another 100,000 fans are expected to head to Grant Park once again today.

Day Two of Lollapalooza is underway and another 100,000 fans are expected to head to Grant Park once again today.

Japan expands virus state of emergency amid record cases, Tokyo Olympics

Japan expands virus state of emergency amid record cases, Tokyo Olympics

Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.

Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.

2021 Taste of River North canceled, Howard Brown Health pulls out of Pride Parade
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2021 Taste of River North canceled, Howard Brown Health pulls out of Pride Parade

Dr. Anu Hazra of Howard Brown Health explains some concerns over the possibility of COVID-19 cases increasing because of Lollapalooza, which could lead to the cancelation of more summer events.

Dr. Anu Hazra of Howard Brown Health explains some concerns over the possibility of COVID-19 cases increasing because of Lollapalooza, which could lead to the cancelation of more summer events.

2021 Taste of River North canceled, Howard Brown Health pulls out of Pride Parade amid pandemic

2021 Taste of River North canceled, Howard Brown Health pulls out of Pride Parade amid pandemic

This year's Taste of River North has been canceled due to ongoing complications surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and an uptick in cases involving the more contagious Delta variant.

This year's Taste of River North has been canceled due to ongoing complications surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and an uptick in cases involving the more contagious Delta variant.

COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated

COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.

Lollapalooza requires vaccine card or negative COVID test
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Lollapalooza requires vaccine card or negative COVID test

Lollapalooza kicked off Thursday and is requiring a physical vaccination card or negative COVID-19 test to enter the festival.

Lollapalooza kicked off Thursday and is requiring a physical vaccination card or negative COVID-19 test to enter the festival.

US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers

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.

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.

Cook County Health adopts CDC's guidance on universal masking in schools

Cook County Health adopts CDC's guidance on universal masking in schools

"We want schools to be open and we want schools to remain open in person, like a regular school year as much as we can have it," said Dan Montgomery, President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.

"We want schools to be open and we want schools to remain open in person, like a regular school year as much as we can have it," said Dan Montgomery, President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.

CDC recommends all students wear masks, whether vaccinated or not
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CDC recommends all students wear masks, whether vaccinated or not

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that all students in kindergarten through 12th grade wear masks when they return to classrooms.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that all students in kindergarten through 12th grade wear masks when they return to classrooms.

Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19

Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19

After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.

After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.