Hoyer disappointed with Cubs' COVID-19 vaccination rate
Chicago Cubs executive Jed Hoyer is disappointed with the team’s COVID-19 vaccination rate, and he isn’t sure if it will ever reach Major League Baseball’s threshold for relaxing some of its coronavirus protocols.
Chicago Cubs executive Jed Hoyer is disappointed with the team’s COVID-19 vaccination rate, and he isn’t sure if it will ever reach Major League Baseball’s threshold for relaxing some of its coronavirus protocols.
Illinois reports 1,542 coronavirus cases, 42 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,542 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 42 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,542 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 42 additional deaths.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
South Side Chicago pastor urges parishioners to get vaccinated
GET VACCINATED: The Chicago pastor says the world has shifted during the coronavirus pandemic and he is now preaching a new message for 2021.
GET VACCINATED: The Chicago pastor says the world has shifted during the coronavirus pandemic and he is now preaching a new message for 2021.
CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Illinois health officials announce 1,633 more coronavirus cases in Illinois, 28 more deaths
Illinois health officials announced Wednesday that 1,633 more residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 28 more people have died.
Illinois health officials announced Wednesday that 1,633 more residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 28 more people have died.
Ribfest canceled again due to pandemic
Ribfest has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to festival officials.
Ribfest has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to festival officials.
Mixed mask messages spur confusion
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Airstrikes partially destroy only lab able to process COVID-19 tests in Gaza
The lab was also reportedly responsible for processing tests for HIV, hepatitis C and other conditions.
The lab was also reportedly responsible for processing tests for HIV, hepatitis C and other conditions.
Chicago hotel owners hopeful crowds will return this summer, but they want financial help from city
Illinois hotels are currently operating at about 31 percent capacity, compared to 84 percent capacity in May 2019. About 20,000 Illinois hotel workers remain unemployed.
Illinois hotels are currently operating at about 31 percent capacity, compared to 84 percent capacity in May 2019. About 20,000 Illinois hotel workers remain unemployed.
Chicago announces new mask guidelines for fully vaccinated residents
The Chicago Department of Public Health released new mask guidance Tuesday, lifting the mask mandate for fully vaccinated residents in line with the state mandate and CDC guidelines.
The Chicago Department of Public Health released new mask guidance Tuesday, lifting the mask mandate for fully vaccinated residents in line with the state mandate and CDC guidelines.
Illinois reports 1,495 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 1,495 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 21 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 1,495 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 21 additional deaths.
Chicago leaders to update mask guidance
Confusion remains today about whether Chicagoans need to wear a mask and where.
Confusion remains today about whether Chicagoans need to wear a mask and where.
HHS redirects over $2B in COVID-19 funds for migrant children in shelters
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
Pritzker: Vaccinated people in Illinois no longer need to wear masks, social distance in most settings
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday announced that people who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear a mask or practice social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday announced that people who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear a mask or practice social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings.
60% of Americans set to have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Biden says
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
Illinois reports 946 new cases of coronavirus, 6 more deaths
Illinois health officials on Monday said another 946 people tested positive for the coronavirus while another 6 people died from the disease.
Illinois health officials on Monday said another 946 people tested positive for the coronavirus while another 6 people died from the disease.
Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.