Advocate Health nurses honored with trip of a lifetime
Three Advocate Health nurses were honored with the trip and game of a lifetime.
Three Advocate Health nurses were honored with the trip and game of a lifetime.
Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Preckwinkle highlights local economic boost efforts at Chicago conference
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlighted local efforts that are being used to boost the economy at this year's Basic Income Guarantee Conference.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlighted local efforts that are being used to boost the economy at this year's Basic Income Guarantee Conference.
Economic impact of Taylor Swift's concerts for Chicago
Taylor Swift is gone, but her three weekend concerts have left a lavender haze over the city of Chicago and it means big bucks for the hotel industry.
Taylor Swift is gone, but her three weekend concerts have left a lavender haze over the city of Chicago and it means big bucks for the hotel industry.
Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'
Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
U.S. default could cause unemployment surge in Illinois
A prolonged default on America’s debt could result in the loss of nearly eight-million jobs, sending Illinois’ unemployment rate above nine percent, according to economists.
A prolonged default on America’s debt could result in the loss of nearly eight-million jobs, sending Illinois’ unemployment rate above nine percent, according to economists.
Chicago workplaces shift strategies in a post-pandemic world
Megan Mackinson, National Markets Workplace lead at JLL, talks about how local workplaces are reexamining their strategies in wake of the pandemic.
Megan Mackinson, National Markets Workplace lead at JLL, talks about how local workplaces are reexamining their strategies in wake of the pandemic.
Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine no longer available in US
The CDC announced Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine offered by Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States.
The CDC announced Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine offered by Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States.
Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine no longer available in US
The CDC announced Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine offered by Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States.
The CDC announced Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine offered by Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States.
Cook County doctor weighs in on end of Covid-19 public health emergency
Even though the emergency is ending, COVID is not over.
Even though the emergency is ending, COVID is not over.
End of COVID-19 emergency brings changes to benefits, data reporting
The Covid-19 public health emergency ends Thursday, which means a slew of pandemic-era rules and waivers, including free vaccines and Covid tests are expiring.
The Covid-19 public health emergency ends Thursday, which means a slew of pandemic-era rules and waivers, including free vaccines and Covid tests are expiring.
Small businesses turn to 'side hustles' for additional revenue amid inflation
Many of you have probably heard of ?side hustles? ? a way to make extra income in addition to your primary job. But now small businesses are using them to make additional revenue.
Many of you have probably heard of ?side hustles? ? a way to make extra income in addition to your primary job. But now small businesses are using them to make additional revenue.
COVID-19 pandemic no longer qualifies as global health emergency, WHO says
The COVID-19 pandemic was downgraded from a global health emergency Friday, according to the World Health Organization. While the emergency phase is over, the pandemic has not ended.
The COVID-19 pandemic was downgraded from a global health emergency Friday, according to the World Health Organization. While the emergency phase is over, the pandemic has not ended.
WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
Chicago mayor-elect Johnson faces uphill battle
Reports say people are leaving the city and Illinois. President of wirepoints.org Ted Dabrowski says businesses are up and leaving as well. When people leave they take their money with them and the city and state governments lose out on tax money.
Reports say people are leaving the city and Illinois. President of wirepoints.org Ted Dabrowski says businesses are up and leaving as well. When people leave they take their money with them and the city and state governments lose out on tax money.
Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for the city on Tuesday. The grant program is part of the mayor's Chicago Recovery Plan.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for the city on Tuesday. The grant program is part of the mayor's Chicago Recovery Plan.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
US News Survey: Homebuyers holding out for lower rates
A new survey this month from U.S. News & World Report finds that 66% of Americans that plan to buy a home this year are waiting until the fall for rates to drop.
A new survey this month from U.S. News & World Report finds that 66% of Americans that plan to buy a home this year are waiting until the fall for rates to drop.
Possible recession on the horizon, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago survey reveals
A new survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago suggests a recession might be coming.
A new survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago suggests a recession might be coming.
City workers fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine to be rehired
The unions banded together to challenge regulations Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposed starting in 2021.
The unions banded together to challenge regulations Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposed starting in 2021.