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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois reports 1,139 coronavirus cases, 27 deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 1,966 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 72 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 1,966 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 72 additional deaths.
Lightfoot unveils broad relief package for Chicago businesses, consumers
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a package of ordinances on Wednesday designed to jumpstart recovery for Chicago businesses, workers and consumers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a package of ordinances on Wednesday designed to jumpstart recovery for Chicago businesses, workers and consumers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lightfoot to unveil restaurant relief package at city council meeting
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is set to unveil a restaurant coronavirus relief package at Wednesday's city council meeting.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is set to unveil a restaurant coronavirus relief package at Wednesday's city council meeting.
Air travel industry expects surge of business this summer
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks through some of the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks through some of the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Oak Park and River Forest High School board considers 'no fail' policy
Oak Park and River Forest High School called a special board meeting Tuesday night to consider a "no-fail" policy for spring semester 2021, because of the toll the pandemic took on students' mental health.
Oak Park and River Forest High School called a special board meeting Tuesday night to consider a "no-fail" policy for spring semester 2021, because of the toll the pandemic took on students' mental health.
Full capacity Bears games at Soldier Field look likely this season: report
It looks like Chicago Bears fans may be getting some good news about watching their team in-person.
It looks like Chicago Bears fans may be getting some good news about watching their team in-person.
Chicago hosting vaccination pop-up events through Memorial Day weekend
The city's health department announced a lineup of several vaccination events this week and into the holiday weekend to increase vaccine access for residents bound to their communities.
The city's health department announced a lineup of several vaccination events this week and into the holiday weekend to increase vaccine access for residents bound to their communities.
Illinois reports 808 coronavirus cases, 17 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,966 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 72 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,966 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 72 additional deaths.