Chicago area sees shortage of baseball, softball umpires due to pandemic
A shortage of baseball and softball umpires is plaguing sports leagues across the Chicago area right now.
A shortage of baseball and softball umpires is plaguing sports leagues across the Chicago area right now.
Chicago area attractions begin to reopen for first time since pandemic began
Last year at this time, all we could talk about were all the spring and summer events we've grown to love being shut down. This spring? A much different story as it's not only the flowers that are springing back to life.
Last year at this time, all we could talk about were all the spring and summer events we've grown to love being shut down. This spring? A much different story as it's not only the flowers that are springing back to life.
Suburban high school plans to hold in-person prom, graduation
A suburban high school announced plans for a full Junior and Senior Prom at the school's campus, along with a full graduation ceremony that will be held the next day.
A suburban high school announced plans for a full Junior and Senior Prom at the school's campus, along with a full graduation ceremony that will be held the next day.
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
Survey: Nearly 1 in 3 Asian Americans fear threats, physical attacks amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly one-third of Asian Americans fear being threatened or physically attacked due to their race amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with a majority of them believing there has been a significant rise in violence against the Asian American community.
Nearly one-third of Asian Americans fear being threatened or physically attacked due to their race amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with a majority of them believing there has been a significant rise in violence against the Asian American community.
Illinois reports 3,170 coronavirus cases, 33 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 3,170 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 33 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 3,170 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 33 additional deaths.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
Suburban Cook County announces walk-in vaccination appointments
Cook County Health officials announced a pilot program Wednesday for walk-in coronavirus vaccinations at two south suburban sites, allowing residents to receive a vaccination without an appointment.
Cook County Health officials announced a pilot program Wednesday for walk-in coronavirus vaccinations at two south suburban sites, allowing residents to receive a vaccination without an appointment.
CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
Abbott to ship BinaxNOW coronavirus self test to Walgreens, CVS and Walmart next week
Mary Rodgers, principal scientist at Abbott, talks about the new COVID-19 self test they've developed that will be purchaseable over-the-counter at stores nationwide.
Mary Rodgers, principal scientist at Abbott, talks about the new COVID-19 self test they've developed that will be purchaseable over-the-counter at stores nationwide.
Nevada teen suffers seizures, extremely rare brain clots after Johnson & Johnson vaccine
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
Midlothian Driver Services Facility to reopen April 22
The Midlothian Driver Services Facility will reopen on Thursday, April 22.
The Midlothian Driver Services Facility will reopen on Thursday, April 22.
DePaul University requiring COVID-19 vaccine for students returning to in-person classes this fall
DePaul University says it will require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning in-person to campus this fall.
DePaul University says it will require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning in-person to campus this fall.
Illinois reports 2,765 coronavirus cases, 28 deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 2,765 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 28 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 2,765 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 28 additional deaths.
Some Illinois hospitals running low on beds due to COVID-19
Several hospitals in northwest and central Illinois are running out of beds because of the coronavirus pandemic, officials say.
Several hospitals in northwest and central Illinois are running out of beds because of the coronavirus pandemic, officials say.
Hundreds of students quarantine in suburbs due to potential COVID-19 exposure
"We really need to stay safe because right now we don't have a pediatric vaccine approved yet, " said Dr. Taylor Heald-Sargent.
"We really need to stay safe because right now we don't have a pediatric vaccine approved yet, " said Dr. Taylor Heald-Sargent.
Calls for senior home virtual visits grow during the pandemic
Lori Hendren, associate state director for advocacy and outreach at AARP, talks a new state bill that would require nursing homes to offer virtual visits for residents who have suffered social isolation during the pandemic.
Lori Hendren, associate state director for advocacy and outreach at AARP, talks a new state bill that would require nursing homes to offer virtual visits for residents who have suffered social isolation during the pandemic.
Illinois health officials report drop in COVID-19 infections
Numbers released by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday show the COVID-19 infection rate in the state is improving for the first time in weeks.
Numbers released by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday show the COVID-19 infection rate in the state is improving for the first time in weeks.
Illinois reports 2,587 coronavirus cases, 9 deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 2,587 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 9 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 2,587 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 9 additional deaths.
Navy Pier to mark phased reopening on April 30 with weekly fireworks celebration
Navy Pier will begin a phased reopening on April 30, eight months after it closed over the Labor Day weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Navy Pier will begin a phased reopening on April 30, eight months after it closed over the Labor Day weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic.