Man fraudulently obtained federal coronavirus relief funds to buy alpaca farm, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say the owner of a Massachusetts pizza parlor lied about the number of employees he had to fraudulently obtain more than $660,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, then used some of the money to buy an alpaca farm in Vermont.
Federal prosecutors say the owner of a Massachusetts pizza parlor lied about the number of employees he had to fraudulently obtain more than $660,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, then used some of the money to buy an alpaca farm in Vermont.
Downers Grove rallies around bakery owner with COVID-19, raise over $175K
Downers Grove is rallying around a bakery owner who's in the hospital battling COVID-19.
Downers Grove is rallying around a bakery owner who's in the hospital battling COVID-19.
Downers Grove rallies around bakery owner with COVID-19, raise over $175K
Downers Grove is rallying around a bakery owner who's in the hospital battling COVID-19.
Downers Grove is rallying around a bakery owner who's in the hospital battling COVID-19.
94 individuals from River Forest school quarantined after potential COVID-19 exposure
Ninety-four individuals from Roosevelt Middle School in River Forest are quarantining after potential exposure to COVID-19, the school said.
Ninety-four individuals from Roosevelt Middle School in River Forest are quarantining after potential exposure to COVID-19, the school said.
Aldermen want Lightfoot to be transparent on spending of federal funds
Chicago aldermen are demanding Mayor Lori Lightfoot start spending money from the American Rescue Plan to help communities most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago aldermen are demanding Mayor Lori Lightfoot start spending money from the American Rescue Plan to help communities most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
IRS delivers another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks: Here's who received them
The IRS will issue an eighth batch of stimulus checks this week, delivering payments to another 1.1 million Americans as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
The IRS will issue an eighth batch of stimulus checks this week, delivering payments to another 1.1 million Americans as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Hours added at Cook County mass vaccination sites ahead of authorization for kids
Cook County Health announced Thursday an expansion of hours at several mass vaccination sites as federal officials near approving the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15.
Cook County Health announced Thursday an expansion of hours at several mass vaccination sites as federal officials near approving the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15.
Illinois reports 1,778 coronavirus cases, 40 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,778 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 40 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,778 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 40 additional deaths.
Woman who survived Holocaust, pandemic celebrates 100th birthday
A Long Island woman, who was born as the world was recovering from the last pandemic in the 1920s and escaped Nazi Germany, is now celebrating her 100th birthday.
A Long Island woman, who was born as the world was recovering from the last pandemic in the 1920s and escaped Nazi Germany, is now celebrating her 100th birthday.
How to handle weddings in a vaccinated world
Alexis Alvarez, CEO of Lillian Rose Events, talks about the many nuances wedding planners and attendees have to take into consideration in a post-COVID world.
Alexis Alvarez, CEO of Lillian Rose Events, talks about the many nuances wedding planners and attendees have to take into consideration in a post-COVID world.
In new pandemic low, unemployment numbers fall to 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
DeSantis to unemployed: Start looking for a job
Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Thousands of unemployed Illinois residents waiting on call back from IDES
Tens of thousands of unemployed Illinois residents are waiting on a call back from IDES, the agency in charge of unemployment benefits
Tens of thousands of unemployed Illinois residents are waiting on a call back from IDES, the agency in charge of unemployment benefits
Lightfoot announces return of summer events across the city
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Choose Chicago and Chicago’s cultural community announced on Wednesday "Open Culture" - the next phase of Open Chicago, which includes the return of summer events across the city.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Choose Chicago and Chicago’s cultural community announced on Wednesday "Open Culture" - the next phase of Open Chicago, which includes the return of summer events across the city.
‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
Biden nullifies rule that made it easier to classify gig workers as contractors
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
Coronavirus causing a rise in eating disorders, diabetes
A number of coronavirus survivors are being diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study. Eating disorders are also on the rise.
A number of coronavirus survivors are being diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study. Eating disorders are also on the rise.
Illinois reports 2,410 coronavirus cases, 30 deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 2,410 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 30 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 2,410 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 30 additional deaths.
Almost half of working mothers in Illinois have lost jobs, hours during COVID: survey
A new survey of working mothers in Illinois found that nearly half of them have felt the financial crunch of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new survey of working mothers in Illinois found that nearly half of them have felt the financial crunch of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Arwady on combatting vaccine hesitancy
CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about how the city is incentivizing people to get vaccinated.
CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about how the city is incentivizing people to get vaccinated.