Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Illinois reports 3,394 coronavirus cases, 38 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 3,394 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 38 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 3,394 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 38 additional deaths.
Chicago Pride Parade likely to be postponed, according to organizer
Chicago's Pride Parade, which is usually held in late June, may not go ahead as scheduled this summer.
Chicago's Pride Parade, which is usually held in late June, may not go ahead as scheduled this summer.
Illinois reports 2,728 coronavirus cases, 33 deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 2,728 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 33 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 2,728 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 33 additional deaths.
Downtown Oak Park nixes summer events for 2021 due to COVID
Shanon Williams, executive director for Downtown Oak Park, talks about their decision to cancel summer 2021 events due to safety concerns around COVID-19.
Shanon Williams, executive director for Downtown Oak Park, talks about their decision to cancel summer 2021 events due to safety concerns around COVID-19.
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
'Vax Pass': Chicago plans to require vaccination in order to attend concerts, other events
Chicago’s top doctor on Tuesday said she expects the city to roll out a type of vaccination passport that would allow people – particularly young adults – to attend concerts and other events this summer and going forward.
Chicago’s top doctor on Tuesday said she expects the city to roll out a type of vaccination passport that would allow people – particularly young adults – to attend concerts and other events this summer and going forward.
Pfizer CEO says oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 could be ready by end of year
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.
CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans can do some outdoor activities without mask
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”
Northbrook cancels July 4 parade, fireworks show to be determined
The village of Northbrook is making modifications to its annual Independence Day activities because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The village of Northbrook is making modifications to its annual Independence Day activities because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois reports 2,556 coronavirus cases, 23 deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 2,556 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 23 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 2,556 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 23 additional deaths.
Arlington Heights mass vaccination site accepting appointments
The Arlington Heights Park District will host a mass COVID-19 vaccination site this week for all residents 16 and over.
The Arlington Heights Park District will host a mass COVID-19 vaccination site this week for all residents 16 and over.
CDC expected to relax guidance on wearing masks outdoors
President Joe Biden's top coronavirus advisor hinted that on Tuesday, the CDC will relax the guidance on mask wearing outdoors. The announcement may have different rules, however, for people who have been vaccinated and for those who haven't.
President Joe Biden's top coronavirus advisor hinted that on Tuesday, the CDC will relax the guidance on mask wearing outdoors. The announcement may have different rules, however, for people who have been vaccinated and for those who haven't.
New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
Still waiting for your stimulus check? Here's what the IRS says you need to do
The IRS has delivered about 161 million stimulus checks as part of the most recent COVID-19 relief bill, but some Americans are still waiting for their payment to arrive. Here's what you need to do if you haven't received your money yet:
The IRS has delivered about 161 million stimulus checks as part of the most recent COVID-19 relief bill, but some Americans are still waiting for their payment to arrive. Here's what you need to do if you haven't received your money yet:
Chicago area couple wants to cancel wedding but may not get their money back
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, some couples are now finding themselves in dire financial straits as they try to cancel their plans for their wedding day only to find out there is a big price to pay.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, some couples are now finding themselves in dire financial straits as they try to cancel their plans for their wedding day only to find out there is a big price to pay.
CDC: Children’s summer camps should continue social distancing, mask-wearing to prevent COVID-19 spread
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
Illinois reports 2,137 coronavirus cases, 10 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 2,137 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 10 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 2,137 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 10 additional deaths.
In-school grief support is paramount in wake of COVID-19
Patrice Martin, director of grief support at Joliet Area Community Hospice, talks about the incredible need for more support and counseling staff at schools as students struggle with challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Patrice Martin, director of grief support at Joliet Area Community Hospice, talks about the incredible need for more support and counseling staff at schools as students struggle with challenges brought on by COVID-19.