States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes
States across the country are dramatically scaling back their COVID-19 vaccine orders as interest in the shots wanes, putting the goal of herd immunity further out of reach.
States across the country are dramatically scaling back their COVID-19 vaccine orders as interest in the shots wanes, putting the goal of herd immunity further out of reach.
CDC accepting COVID-19 home tests for international flights to US
A telehealth provider affiliated with the test manufacturer is also required to supervise the traveler’s self test remotely in real time and write a report, confirming the person’s identity, their testing procedure and their result.
A telehealth provider affiliated with the test manufacturer is also required to supervise the traveler’s self test remotely in real time and write a report, confirming the person’s identity, their testing procedure and their result.
Fans return to the United Center for the first time in over a year
It was a big night at the United Center with fans returning for the first time in over a year.
It was a big night at the United Center with fans returning for the first time in over a year.
Illinois reports 3,321 coronavirus cases, 36 deaths
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,321 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 36 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,321 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 36 additional deaths.
CDC confirms COVID-19 can be transmitted through air from more than 6 feet away
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
Bolingbrook teen dies from COVID-19
A Bolingbrook teenager passed away on Tuesday from COVID-19.
A Bolingbrook teenager passed away on Tuesday from COVID-19.
The Second City reopens for in-person shows; first time since the pandemic
The Second City is reopening to live audiences Friday night with an improv and archive sketch show on the Mainstage at its Piper's Alley location.
The Second City is reopening to live audiences Friday night with an improv and archive sketch show on the Mainstage at its Piper's Alley location.
Maryland priest tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to India despite being fully vaccinated
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
Illinois trending in the right direction as COVID-19 vaccines increase, deaths decrease
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago walks us through the latest COVID-related headlines.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago walks us through the latest COVID-related headlines.
Pritzker says COVID-19 restrictions will loosen May 14; Illinois could fully reopen as soon as June 11
Illinois will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan starting Friday, May 14.
Illinois will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan starting Friday, May 14.
Suburban family loses three, from three generations, to COVID
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
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.