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.
Illinois officials analyzing wastewater to curb spread of COVID-19
University of Illinois at Chicago professor Rachel Poretsky talks about their study into the state's wastewater and what it can tell us about future outbreaks of COVID-19.
University of Illinois at Chicago professor Rachel Poretsky talks about their study into the state's wastewater and what it can tell us about future outbreaks of COVID-19.
Guaranteed Rate Field now allowing 60-percent capacity
Starting Monday, because vaccinations are up and infections are down, Guaranteed Rate Field is now able to allow 24,300 people inside the ballpark.
Starting Monday, because vaccinations are up and infections are down, Guaranteed Rate Field is now able to allow 24,300 people inside the ballpark.
Cook County Health giving out Six Flags Great America tickets to those who get vaccinated
Cook County Health will be giving out tens of thousands of Six Flags Great America tickets to anyone who gets vaccinated on Wednesday, May 26.
Cook County Health will be giving out tens of thousands of Six Flags Great America tickets to anyone who gets vaccinated on Wednesday, May 26.
Illinois to begin testing wastewater for COVID-19
Illinois health officials are turning to sewage to find cases of coronavirus before it spreads.
Illinois health officials are turning to sewage to find cases of coronavirus before it spreads.
Illinois wastewater to undergo testing for coronavirus
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Monday it's providing $5.5 million for the next year to build and support a statewide system to monitor wastewater for the virus that causes COVID-19.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Monday it's providing $5.5 million for the next year to build and support a statewide system to monitor wastewater for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Lightfoot announces $80 million in rental assistance
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Housing are announcing a new program for families struggling to pay rent.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Housing are announcing a new program for families struggling to pay rent.
Illinois reports 933 coronavirus cases, 10 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 933 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 10 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 933 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 10 additional deaths.
United Center ends walk-up vaccinations starting today
The United Center’s stint as a mass vaccination site is drawing to a close.
The United Center’s stint as a mass vaccination site is drawing to a close.