Biden says Americans must accept a job or lose unemployment benefits after disappointing jobs report
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
What will mask use look like in wake of widespread vaccination?
Dr. Sajal D. Tanna from Northwestern Medicine answers questions regarding mask use and COVID-19.
Dr. Sajal D. Tanna from Northwestern Medicine answers questions regarding mask use and COVID-19.
Pfizer vaccine approved for children ages 12 to 15
Those rolling up their sleeves to get the coronavirus vaccine are about to get younger.
Those rolling up their sleeves to get the coronavirus vaccine are about to get younger.
State lawmakers in Indiana vote to stop strict public health mandates
There is no statewide mask mandate in Indiana and now state lawmakers voted to take away the power of local health departments when it comes to issuing public orders, like COVID-19 restrictions.
There is no statewide mask mandate in Indiana and now state lawmakers voted to take away the power of local health departments when it comes to issuing public orders, like COVID-19 restrictions.
Fauci says it’s ‘quite possible’ that people would wear masks during high seasons of respiratory illness
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
The FDA on Monday cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 for emergency use.
The FDA on Monday cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 for emergency use.
Biden's approval rating hits 63%, bolstered by pandemic response, new poll finds
In the fourth month of his presidency, Biden's overall approval rating sits at 63%. When it comes to the new Democratic president's handling of the pandemic, 71% of Americans approve, including 47% of Republicans.
In the fourth month of his presidency, Biden's overall approval rating sits at 63%. When it comes to the new Democratic president's handling of the pandemic, 71% of Americans approve, including 47% of Republicans.
Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
Biden touts economic recovery plan as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
Groups, lawmakers call for accountability after deadly LaSalle Veterans' Home outbreak
Veterans groups and state lawmakers are calling for accountability after a COVID-19 outbreak at a LaSalle veterans home.
Veterans groups and state lawmakers are calling for accountability after a COVID-19 outbreak at a LaSalle veterans home.
North Texas mom celebrates special Mother's Day after 118-day COVID-19 battle
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.
Illinois reports 1,424 coronavirus cases, 12 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,424 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 12 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,424 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 12 additional deaths.
'Little Boo Face Masks' raise funds for Lurie Children's Hospital
Kyle Jones talks about her efforts to uplift and raise money for Lurie Children's Hospital through her ultra-cute Little Boo Face Masks.
Kyle Jones talks about her efforts to uplift and raise money for Lurie Children's Hospital through her ultra-cute Little Boo Face Masks.
Pritzker announces new program to vaccinate Illinois office workers on the job
Illinois office workers will soon have a more convenient way of receiving the coronavirus vaccine.
Illinois office workers will soon have a more convenient way of receiving the coronavirus vaccine.
Mother's Day 2022: Fauci predicts country will be 'as close to back to normal as we can' by next year
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Sunday that America will be "as close to back to normal as we can" by next Mother’s Day if certain conditions are met.
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Sunday that America will be "as close to back to normal as we can" by next Mother’s Day if certain conditions are met.
1,741 new COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois, 30 additional deaths
Illinois health officials Sunday reported 1,741 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 30 more deaths.
Illinois health officials Sunday reported 1,741 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 30 more deaths.
EU doesn’t renew order for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after inking deal with Pfizer
The move also comes amid an ongoing lawsuit, in which the EU is accusing AstraZeneca of failing to respect the terms of its contract with the 27-nation bloc.
The move also comes amid an ongoing lawsuit, in which the EU is accusing AstraZeneca of failing to respect the terms of its contract with the 27-nation bloc.
Mobile vaccine bus visits Austin neighborhood
With fewer people booking appointments, a CTA vaccination bus is bringing the opportunity to you.
With fewer people booking appointments, a CTA vaccination bus is bringing the opportunity to you.
Vaccine rollout enabling more Mother's Day reunions in Chicago area
Michigan Avenue is looking more and more like normal. Hundreds of mothers and their children were out and about Saturday, enjoying the brisk temperatures and great scenery.
Michigan Avenue is looking more and more like normal. Hundreds of mothers and their children were out and about Saturday, enjoying the brisk temperatures and great scenery.



















