CPS to require masks for all students, educators this fall regardless of vaccination status
On August 30th, Chicago Public Schools will welcome students back to full in-person learning five days a week and when they do, kids will have to wear their masks.
On August 30th, Chicago Public Schools will welcome students back to full in-person learning five days a week and when they do, kids will have to wear their masks.
Pritzker to attend Lollapalooza despite surge in COVID-19 cases
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he feels safe enough to go to Lollapalooza this year despite a new surge in COVID-19 cases.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he feels safe enough to go to Lollapalooza this year despite a new surge in COVID-19 cases.
Gov. Pritzker to attend Lollapalooza amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he feels safe enough to go to Lollapalooza this year despite a new surge in COVID-19 cases.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he feels safe enough to go to Lollapalooza this year despite a new surge in COVID-19 cases.
NFL teams may have to forfeit game, take loss if COVID-19 outbreak occurs
If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.
If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
University of Illinois to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees
The University of Illinois announced Wednesday the COVID-19 vaccine would be required for employees who plan to work on campus this fall.
The University of Illinois announced Wednesday the COVID-19 vaccine would be required for employees who plan to work on campus this fall.
'She was my rock': Arizona family loses mother of 4, grandmother to 10 after battle with COVID-19
A 47-year-old wife, mother and grandmother died from COVID-19 complications in Arizona on July 13. She and her husband both got the virus, but her health took a turn for the worst soon after.
A 47-year-old wife, mother and grandmother died from COVID-19 complications in Arizona on July 13. She and her husband both got the virus, but her health took a turn for the worst soon after.
Suburban parents want their kids maskless when school begins
A meeting inside Barrington High School was contentious Wednesday night, with many parents saying they do not agree with their children wearing masks in the classroom come August 23rd for grades K-5th.
A meeting inside Barrington High School was contentious Wednesday night, with many parents saying they do not agree with their children wearing masks in the classroom come August 23rd for grades K-5th.
FBI warns people about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards
The FBI is warning people about the dangers of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and other coronavirus scams.
The FBI is warning people about the dangers of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and other coronavirus scams.
Catholic school lawsuit claims mask mandate shields ‘God’s image and likeness’
“Unfortunately, a mask shields our humanity,” the Resurrection School in Lansing, Michigan said in a lawsuit that is now in the appeals process.
“Unfortunately, a mask shields our humanity,” the Resurrection School in Lansing, Michigan said in a lawsuit that is now in the appeals process.
‘It’s too late’: Doctor says her COVID-19 patients beg for vaccines before death
An Alabama doctor shared on Facebook the heart-wrenching final moments of COVID-19 patients who begged for a vaccine before their death.
An Alabama doctor shared on Facebook the heart-wrenching final moments of COVID-19 patients who begged for a vaccine before their death.
FBI warns Illinois residents about dangers of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards
The FBI’s Chicago office is warning Illinois residents about the dangers involved in the illegal sale of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards and other coronavirus scams.
The FBI’s Chicago office is warning Illinois residents about the dangers involved in the illegal sale of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards and other coronavirus scams.
Lightfoot warns COVID restrictions could return if cases keep rising
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says we may not be done with COVID restrictions as cases surge.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says we may not be done with COVID restrictions as cases surge.
Illinois reaches milestone with 50% of residents now fully vaccinated
Illinois reached another COVID-19 vaccination milestone this week.
Illinois reached another COVID-19 vaccination milestone this week.
TV host battling COVID-19 on supplemental oxygen despite having no prior underlying conditions
A man who says he exercised regularly before testing positive for the virus describes his battle with COVID-19.
A man who says he exercised regularly before testing positive for the virus describes his battle with COVID-19.
Chicago Archdiocese schools to return to 'near-normal' this fall
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Tuesday that Catholic schools will be returning to near-normal, pre-pandemic operations for next school year.
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Tuesday that Catholic schools will be returning to near-normal, pre-pandemic operations for next school year.
Cook County's final mass vaccination site to close Wednesday
The final mass vaccination site in Cook County will be closing Wednesday
The final mass vaccination site in Cook County will be closing Wednesday
CTA honored as top large transit agency in North America for pandemic efforts
The CTA was named the top transit agency in North America, along with its president as a top transit executive by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) on Tuesday.
The CTA was named the top transit agency in North America, along with its president as a top transit executive by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) on Tuesday.
Pritzker warns another COVID lockdown in Illinois could happen
With the coronavirus resurging in nearby states, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he reserves the right to order a new round of shutdowns.
With the coronavirus resurging in nearby states, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he reserves the right to order a new round of shutdowns.