Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic relief funds

Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.

UK health minister resigns after breaking COVID-19 protocols

U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigned Saturday, a day after apologizing for breaching social distancing rules with an aide with whom he was allegedly having an affair.

Illinois reports 1,744 coronavirus cases, 66 deaths in the last week

Public health officials on Friday announced 1,744 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 66 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.

2 Six Flags tickets for kids who get vaccinated at Elgin clinic Friday
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On Friday, a vaccination clinic in Elgin will be giving out two free Six Flags Great America tickets to those ages 17 and under who get a COVID-19 shot.

US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows

Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.

CDC: 'Likely' link between COVID vaccines and rare condition in teens

The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."

Nationwide eviction moratorium extended by CDC for 30 days

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extended the evictions moratorium until July 31. It had been scheduled to end June 30.

Chicago expanding 'in home' vaccinations, offering $50 GrubHub gift cards and Lollapalooza tickets

Starting next week, people who get vaccinated at home will get a $50 GrubHub gift card (one per household). The city of Chicago is also offering free Lollapalooza passes to people who pre-register to get vaccinated on Saturday, June 26 at these colleges: Wilbur Wright, Richard J. Daley, Kennedy-King and Malcolm X.

University of Illinois to require COVID-19 vaccine for students

The University of Illinois will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students who plan to attend in-person classes beginning this fall.

Child Tax Credit 2021: Here's who will receive monthly payments

Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.