Chicago's mobile vaccine van will be at North Beach on Memorial Day

The city's mobile vaccine van will be stationed at the North Beach Boathouse on Memorial Day and will offer the Johnson and Johnson and Pfizer vaccines.

Illinois reports 602 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 602 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 18 additional deaths, on Sunday.

Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine

"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.

Chicagoans enjoying first mask-free holiday weekend in more than a year

Around Chicago, people were out grilling and seeing friends they haven't seen for a year as people celebrated the first holiday without mask requirements for those who are vaccinated

Baltimore students who failed classes this year will still pass, school board says

Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.

Illinois reports 802 coronavirus cases, 37 deaths

Public health officials on Saturday announced another 802 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 37 additional deaths.

New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains

Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.

Uptick in coronavirus cases prompts Chinese city to lock down neighborhood

The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.

Immunity to COVID-19 could last for years, new studies suggest

Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.

CDC loosens COVID-19 mask guidance for summer campers

The guidance is the first in a wave of updates that will incorporate the CDC's recent decisions on masks and social distancing.

Illinois reports 982 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths

Public health officials on Friday announced another 982 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 21 additional deaths.

CTA to reduce the price of 3 unlimited-ride passes starting Friday

Prices will be reduced on three of the CTA's existing limited-ride passes as a part of the city's "Open Chicago" initiative.

Illinois reports 891 coronavirus cases, 42 deaths

Public health officials on Thursday announced another 891 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 42 additional deaths.

US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.

Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made

Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.

Chicago beaches officially reopening Friday, Pride Parade to return in October

Chicago is getting back to normal. Beaches will reopen for Memorial Day weekend and it was also announced that the Pride Parade will return in the fall.

Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June

The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.