Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
Illinois reports 1,860 coronavirus cases, 27 deaths
Public health officials on Sunday announced another 1,860 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 27 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Sunday announced another 1,860 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 27 additional deaths.
Hospital fire kills 18 coronavirus patients in India
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
Illinois reports 2,813 new COVID-19 cases, 32 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,813 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,813 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths, on Saturday.
Illinois evictions moratorium extended through May 29
A moratorium on evictions in Illinois has been extended through May 29, 2021.
A moratorium on evictions in Illinois has been extended through May 29, 2021.
McHenry Outdoor Theater reopens
Grab the kids and come on out to the McHenry Outdoor Theater. More than 200 cars visited Friday.
Grab the kids and come on out to the McHenry Outdoor Theater. More than 200 cars visited Friday.
Family of Elmhurst COVID patient in standoff with hospital over controversial treatment
An Elmhurst woman whose mother is in grave condition with COVID-19 says a local hospital is refusing to treat her mom with a specific drug, despite a judge's order to do so.
An Elmhurst woman whose mother is in grave condition with COVID-19 says a local hospital is refusing to treat her mom with a specific drug, despite a judge's order to do so.
Navy Pier reopens Friday to the public as COVID-19 restrictions soften
Navy Pier reopened Friday with added safety precautions eight months after it closed over the Labor Day weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Navy Pier reopened Friday with added safety precautions eight months after it closed over the Labor Day weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Report: LaSalle virus crisis response 'reactive and chaotic'
The report by the inspector general of the Illinois Department of Human Services, released Friday, noted that despite escaping all traces of the deadly respiratory illness for eight months after it entered Illinois, there was little done to devise protocols for preventing or managing infections.
The report by the inspector general of the Illinois Department of Human Services, released Friday, noted that despite escaping all traces of the deadly respiratory illness for eight months after it entered Illinois, there was little done to devise protocols for preventing or managing infections.
Already received your 3rd stimulus check? A bonus payment could be on the way
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
US health officials say anxiety caused COVID-19 vaccine reactions in 5 states
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
Obamacare architect disappointed by decision to not implement 'QR code' database to track who is vaccinated
Former Obama health advisor and Obamacare architect Ezekiel Emanuel, who is the brother of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, expressed his disappointment Friday in the Biden administration's decision not to implement a "QR code" based system to track those who haven't received a coronavirus vaccine.
Former Obama health advisor and Obamacare architect Ezekiel Emanuel, who is the brother of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, expressed his disappointment Friday in the Biden administration's decision not to implement a "QR code" based system to track those who haven't received a coronavirus vaccine.
DuPage County aims to vaccinate 80% of residents by July 1
The DuPage County Health Department wants 80 percent of its residents vaccinated by July 1.
The DuPage County Health Department wants 80 percent of its residents vaccinated by July 1.
Illinois reports 3,207 coronavirus cases, 33 deaths
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,207 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 33 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,207 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 33 additional deaths.
Elderly woman spreads love during pandemic by waving every day to strangers on street corner
Helen Jusic, 84, stands at an intersection in her neighborhood and waves at every single person who drives past.
Helen Jusic, 84, stands at an intersection in her neighborhood and waves at every single person who drives past.
COVID-19 restrictions ease in Chicago as officials stress diligence
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down what you need to know from the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down what you need to know from the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Chicago loosens COVID-19 restrictions, reopens United Center to fans
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday the return of festivals and the reopening of the United Center to Blackhawks and Bulls fans, a promising sign of the city's bounce back from the pandemic.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday the return of festivals and the reopening of the United Center to Blackhawks and Bulls fans, a promising sign of the city's bounce back from the pandemic.
University of Illinois announces new COVID-19 policy for fall 2021
The University of Illinois announced a new COVID-19 policy for the fall 2021 semester.
The University of Illinois announced a new COVID-19 policy for the fall 2021 semester.
23 COVID cases, one of them fatal, linked to lunch at warehouse in Naperville: agency finds
A federal investigation has found that a Naperville warehouse failed to quarantine employees following a COVID-19 outbreak tied to a luncheon that caused nearly two dozen workers to contract the virus, including one who died.
A federal investigation has found that a Naperville warehouse failed to quarantine employees following a COVID-19 outbreak tied to a luncheon that caused nearly two dozen workers to contract the virus, including one who died.
Cook County to increase capacity for indoor dining, outdoor social and spectator events
The department says fully vaccinated people will also be exempt from the capacity count for private social events, such as weddings.
The department says fully vaccinated people will also be exempt from the capacity count for private social events, such as weddings.