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.
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.