Could we see a fourth stimulus check? Where payments stand
So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.
So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.
May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
Abbott Labs closes COVID-19 test assembly plant, 2,000 workers released
An estimated 2,000 workers who have been assembling rapid COVID-19 tests in Gurnee are out of work, according to a report.
An estimated 2,000 workers who have been assembling rapid COVID-19 tests in Gurnee are out of work, according to a report.
Chicago to join state in fully reopening on June 11, Lightfoot says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday that the City of Chicago will join Illinois in progressing to Phase 5 of reopening on June 11.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday that the City of Chicago will join Illinois in progressing to Phase 5 of reopening on June 11.
Illinois reports 674 coronavirus cases, 24 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 674 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 24 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 674 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 24 additional deaths.
Illinois making substantial progress toward reopening
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the state's response to COVID-19.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the state's response to COVID-19.
US unemployment claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Suburbs see major progress in vaccinations as restrictions are set to loosen
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Supply chain issues, unusual stock market activity as US prepares to reopen
Supply chain issues, sky rocketing demand and more unusual activity on the stock market: all symptoms of the economy as the country prepares to reopen.
Supply chain issues, sky rocketing demand and more unusual activity on the stock market: all symptoms of the economy as the country prepares to reopen.
Illinois on track to fully reopen June 11
With hospitalizations and new COVID-19 cases on a steady decline, Illinois is on track to enter Phase 5 by June 11th.
With hospitalizations and new COVID-19 cases on a steady decline, Illinois is on track to enter Phase 5 by June 11th.
Illinois businesses serving alcohol can now offer a free drink to vaccinated patrons
“Not only will the vaccine protect you from getting sick — your free COVID-19 shot can now get you a free shot of your choosing or whatever drink suits your palate,” said Gov. Pritzker.
“Not only will the vaccine protect you from getting sick — your free COVID-19 shot can now get you a free shot of your choosing or whatever drink suits your palate,” said Gov. Pritzker.
Illinois reports 478 coronavirus cases, 9 deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 478 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 9 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 478 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 9 additional deaths.
Chicago sees lowest COVID-19 case count since beginning of pandemic
In the city, the average daily case count has fallen to 157, which is down 38 percent from a week ago – and the test positivity rate is just 2.2 percent.
In the city, the average daily case count has fallen to 157, which is down 38 percent from a week ago – and the test positivity rate is just 2.2 percent.
No states on Chicago emergency travel order for first time ever
For the first time since Chicago began issuing its emergency travel in July last year, no states now require a quarantine, full vaccination, or a negative COVID test for anyone arriving in Chicago
For the first time since Chicago began issuing its emergency travel in July last year, no states now require a quarantine, full vaccination, or a negative COVID test for anyone arriving in Chicago
Dipping COVID cases and positivity rates in Illinois
Chicago is seeing its lowest COVID case count since the start of the pandemic. FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews has more on the good news.
Chicago is seeing its lowest COVID case count since the start of the pandemic. FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews has more on the good news.
Illinois reports 401 coronavirus cases, 8 deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 401 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 8 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 401 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 8 additional deaths.
No states on Chicago's emergency travel order for first time in nearly a year
There are no states on Chicago's Emergency Travel Order for the first time since the Chicago Department of Public Health began issuing the list in July 2020.
There are no states on Chicago's Emergency Travel Order for the first time since the Chicago Department of Public Health began issuing the list in July 2020.
Chicago bar only allowing people inside who are vaccinated
The Chicago bar wants physical proof you have gotten the vaccine, or you are turned away at the door.
The Chicago bar wants physical proof you have gotten the vaccine, or you are turned away at the door.