Steppenwolf Theatre announces staff cuts in the wake of falling revenue, drop in attendance
Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre is laying off 12% of its staff, effective immediately, in the wake of falling revenue streams, the end of federal COVID relief funding and diminishing subscribers.
Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre is laying off 12% of its staff, effective immediately, in the wake of falling revenue streams, the end of federal COVID relief funding and diminishing subscribers.
CDC tracking new version of coronavirus
A new COVID-19 booster could be available by mid-September. Health officials report a steady increase of hospitalizations as the CDC is looking into a new coronavirus variant that is picking up steam.
A new COVID-19 booster could be available by mid-September. Health officials report a steady increase of hospitalizations as the CDC is looking into a new coronavirus variant that is picking up steam.
Late summer COVID cases are rising
Illinois health officials say cases are rising statewide.
Illinois health officials say cases are rising statewide.
Illinoisans warned about potential increase in COVID cases as fall approaches
Illinois health officials are warning the public to prepare for a possible uptick in COVID cases this fall.
Illinois health officials are warning the public to prepare for a possible uptick in COVID cases this fall.
New study suggests some negative COVID tests weren't accurate
New research suggests that some people who had previously tested negative for COVID may not have been negative at all.
New research suggests that some people who had previously tested negative for COVID may not have been negative at all.
New study challenges negative COVID tests, alters approach to long-term COVID
New research suggests that some people who had previously tested negative for COVID may not have been negative at all.
New research suggests that some people who had previously tested negative for COVID may not have been negative at all.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Inflation Reduction Act: Biden says he wishes it wasn't named that
It?s called the Inflation Reduction Act, yet even President Biden says he wishes it wasn?t named that. Still, he?s making it the centerpiece of his re-election campaign, but what exactly is in it?
It?s called the Inflation Reduction Act, yet even President Biden says he wishes it wasn?t named that. Still, he?s making it the centerpiece of his re-election campaign, but what exactly is in it?
State of Illinois employees fired, disciplined over pandemic fraud
A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.
A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.
Illinois fires 47 state workers over Covid pandemic fraud
A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.
A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.
Inflation Reduction Act approaches one-year mark with mixed results
The Inflation Reduction Act is coming up on one year with mixed results.
The Inflation Reduction Act is coming up on one year with mixed results.
Mayor Johnson addresses Dr. Arwady firing
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson quoted Tupac Shakur when asked about Dr. Allison Arwady's firing.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson quoted Tupac Shakur when asked about Dr. Allison Arwady's firing.
Mayor Johnson addresses Dr. Arwady firing
As COVID cases rise across the area, the woman who had been guiding Chicagoans through the pandemic is fired.
As COVID cases rise across the area, the woman who had been guiding Chicagoans through the pandemic is fired.
Covid-19 cases in Chicago show uptick
While it's not a surge just yet, COVID cases in Chicago are going up.
While it's not a surge just yet, COVID cases in Chicago are going up.
No surge, but still 'jarring': COVID cases creeping up in Chicago
The days of shuttered restaurants and mask mandates might feel like socially distant memories, but physicians say Chicago’s late-summer rise in COVID cases and hospitalizations — no matter how slight — is a reminder the virus still packs a devastating punch for vulnerable communities.
The days of shuttered restaurants and mask mandates might feel like socially distant memories, but physicians say Chicago’s late-summer rise in COVID cases and hospitalizations — no matter how slight — is a reminder the virus still packs a devastating punch for vulnerable communities.
Delta Air Lines settlement offers refunds to some customers affected by COVID cancelations
The lawsuit alleges the airline breached its contracts of carriage.
The lawsuit alleges the airline breached its contracts of carriage.
Chicago mayor fires Dr. Allison Arwady despite plea from board of public health
Dr. Allison Arwady, the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, was fired Friday.
Dr. Allison Arwady, the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, was fired Friday.
New COVID-19 variant ‘Eris’ spreads across US, other countries
EG.5, which is unofficially nicknamed Eris, has already become the most prevalent variant in the U.S.
EG.5, which is unofficially nicknamed Eris, has already become the most prevalent variant in the U.S.
Cook County seeing uptick in COVID cases ahead of school year
COVID cases are increasing around Illinois and Chicago, prompting fears of additional spread as students go back to school.
COVID cases are increasing around Illinois and Chicago, prompting fears of additional spread as students go back to school.
New Northwestern study reveals alarming impact of long Covid on patients
Northwestern Medicine is sharing some new findings about the impact of long Covid on patients.
Northwestern Medicine is sharing some new findings about the impact of long Covid on patients.