Kids committing more carjackings and violent crimes amid remote schooling, court slowdowns: experts
A startling trend in violent crimes and carjackings being committed by juveniles has raised the alarm among some officials who say the problem has arisen, in part, out of a lack of supervision for out-of-school kids and a laissez-faire attitude toward offenders during the coronavirus pandemic.
A startling trend in violent crimes and carjackings being committed by juveniles has raised the alarm among some officials who say the problem has arisen, in part, out of a lack of supervision for out-of-school kids and a laissez-faire attitude toward offenders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Stimulus check 'plus-up' payments may be smaller than expected - here's why
Some Americans who didn't receive as much money as they were entitled to in the three stimulus checks approved by Congress are now poised to receive extra cash as part of a "plus-up" payment.
Some Americans who didn't receive as much money as they were entitled to in the three stimulus checks approved by Congress are now poised to receive extra cash as part of a "plus-up" payment.
150,000 first-dose vaccine appointments coming to Chicago suburbs
As Illinois is poised to open up eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine to residents as young as 16, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that the state will make 150,000 more first-dose vaccination appointments available in the Chicago suburbs.
As Illinois is poised to open up eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine to residents as young as 16, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that the state will make 150,000 more first-dose vaccination appointments available in the Chicago suburbs.
Health officials announce 3,739 more coronavirus cases, 34 deaths
Illinois health officials announced Thursday that 3,739 more residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 34 more people have died.
Illinois health officials announced Thursday that 3,739 more residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 34 more people have died.
Vaccination site closes after adverse reactions to Johnson & Johnson vaccine: report
A vaccination site in Colorado closed early Wednesday after a "limited number" of people began having adverse reactions to the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, resulting in hundreds of people who waited in line for hours being sent home without receiving a shot.
A vaccination site in Colorado closed early Wednesday after a "limited number" of people began having adverse reactions to the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, resulting in hundreds of people who waited in line for hours being sent home without receiving a shot.
More than a third of COVID-19 survivors suffer neurological and psychiatric effects, study finds
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
Survey shines light on devastating impact of pandemic on Chicago children
Dr. Matthew Davis from Lurie Children's Hospital elaborates on the results of their survey which found roughly 70,000 children in the Chicago area are struggling with mental health in wake of the pandemic.
Dr. Matthew Davis from Lurie Children's Hospital elaborates on the results of their survey which found roughly 70,000 children in the Chicago area are struggling with mental health in wake of the pandemic.
Latest coronavirus case surge stoking fears of a 'fourth wave'
Dr. David Rubin from PolicyLab breaks down their model's projections for COVID-19 cases in the Chicago area.
Dr. David Rubin from PolicyLab breaks down their model's projections for COVID-19 cases in the Chicago area.
Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
Health experts warn not to skip 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
As millions of people get their COVID vaccines, experts are warning you not to skip your second dose.
As millions of people get their COVID vaccines, experts are warning you not to skip your second dose.
Cook County warns of increasing COVID-19 cases; new restrictions possible
In Cook County, officials are worried about the uptick in cases, and it could lead to once again tightening up restrictions.
In Cook County, officials are worried about the uptick in cases, and it could lead to once again tightening up restrictions.
One in three coronavirus survivors face psychiatric diagnoses within 6 months: study
New findings suggest one in three coronavirus survivors of some 236,000 individuals under study went on to receive a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months.
New findings suggest one in three coronavirus survivors of some 236,000 individuals under study went on to receive a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months.
FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
University of Notre Dame to require all students to be COVID-19 vaccinated for 2021-2022 school year
The University of Notre Dame will require all students to be fully vaccinated as a condition of enrollment for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The University of Notre Dame will require all students to be fully vaccinated as a condition of enrollment for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Illinois reports 3,790 coronavirus cases, 28 deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 3,790 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 28 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 3,790 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 28 additional deaths.
Milestone procedure could help thousands with airways damaged by ventilators
Dr. Eric Genden Sr. from Mount Sinai Hospital New York talks about performing the first successful direct transplant of a trachea and what it means for future treatments of those who have been on ventilators.
Dr. Eric Genden Sr. from Mount Sinai Hospital New York talks about performing the first successful direct transplant of a trachea and what it means for future treatments of those who have been on ventilators.
Ketchup shortage hits restaurants, fast food chains across the US
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Fauci says variants are ‘wild card’ in COVID-19 booster vaccine equation
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.