Merkel says Germany in 'a new pandemic' as country extends COVID-19 lockdowns amid rising cases
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Could there be a 4th stimulus check? Democratic lawmakers push for more direct payments
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
Indiana to lift mask mandate amid concern: 'We're not ready'
Indiana’s governor announced Tuesday he would lift the statewide mask mandate and remaining COVID-19 business restrictions in two weeks.
Indiana’s governor announced Tuesday he would lift the statewide mask mandate and remaining COVID-19 business restrictions in two weeks.
Medieval Times in Schaumburg to reopen doors in April
Medieval Times in Schaumburg will be reopening its doors late next month.
Medieval Times in Schaumburg will be reopening its doors late next month.
'We are worried': Chicago's top doc expresses concern over recent spike in COVID-19 cases
ANOTHER SURGE? Chicago experienced a significant spike in COVID-19 cases in the last week, triggering fresh concerns Tuesday from the city's top health officials.
ANOTHER SURGE? Chicago experienced a significant spike in COVID-19 cases in the last week, triggering fresh concerns Tuesday from the city's top health officials.
Chicago updates coronavirus travel order
Travelers who have been fully vaccinated for two weeks are exempt from the travel order requirements.
Travelers who have been fully vaccinated for two weeks are exempt from the travel order requirements.
More than 1,000 Illinois prisoners to be released under COVID-19 lawsuit settlement
More than 1,000 prisoners in Illinois are set to be released after a lawsuit settlement aimed at protecting medically vulnerable prisoners from COVID-19.
More than 1,000 prisoners in Illinois are set to be released after a lawsuit settlement aimed at protecting medically vulnerable prisoners from COVID-19.
Illinois reports 1,832 coronavirus cases, 13 deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 1,832 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 13 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 1,832 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 13 additional deaths.
New resource center supplying COVID assistance to residents, businesses in Little Village
Maritza Guzman from Latinos Progresando talks about the new resource center they're launching in Little Village to help residents navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Maritza Guzman from Latinos Progresando talks about the new resource center they're launching in Little Village to help residents navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Because of COVID, here's what to expect the next time you book a Chicago hotel
In a FOX 32 special report, we check in with some downtown hotels to see what you can expect the next time you book a room after a year in a pandemic.
In a FOX 32 special report, we check in with some downtown hotels to see what you can expect the next time you book a room after a year in a pandemic.
Confusion surrounds who can get vaccinated in Chicago
More people in Illinois are now eligible to get the COVID vaccine as the state moves into Phase 1B Plus. But that does not apply to city of Chicago residents, which is causing confusion over who is eligible for what and when.
More people in Illinois are now eligible to get the COVID vaccine as the state moves into Phase 1B Plus. But that does not apply to city of Chicago residents, which is causing confusion over who is eligible for what and when.
Loretto Hospital vaccination scandal deepens
A source confirms that Loretto Hospital's Chief Operating Officer Anosh Ahmed steered dozens of doses of vaccine intended for low-income residents to Trump Tower, where he and another Loretto executive live, and to a Gold Coast luxury watch outlet where Ahmed frequently shops.
A source confirms that Loretto Hospital's Chief Operating Officer Anosh Ahmed steered dozens of doses of vaccine intended for low-income residents to Trump Tower, where he and another Loretto executive live, and to a Gold Coast luxury watch outlet where Ahmed frequently shops.
Chicago won't open a 24-hour vaccination site yet, Arwardy says
Chicago public health officials said they have no plans to open a vaccination site that would be open 24 hours a day — as some other cities have done.
Chicago public health officials said they have no plans to open a vaccination site that would be open 24 hours a day — as some other cities have done.
Low-dose aspirin cuts severe coronavirus risk, study suggests
Low-dose aspirin could help keep coronavirus patients off of ventilators, decrease their chances of requiring admission to the intensive care unit and lower the risk of in-hospital death, according to the findings of a new study.
Low-dose aspirin could help keep coronavirus patients off of ventilators, decrease their chances of requiring admission to the intensive care unit and lower the risk of in-hospital death, according to the findings of a new study.
Stimulus check scams: Watch out for these red flags, feds warn
The government and a cybersecurity expert are warning about fresh stimulus payment scams.
The government and a cybersecurity expert are warning about fresh stimulus payment scams.
Couple buys Riverside dream home, but seller refuses to move out in eviction moratorium loophole
When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.
When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.
Illinois reports 1,220 coronavirus cases, 22 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,220 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,220 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.
Stimulus checks: IRS says next batch of payments will be disbursed in coming days
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Cook County holds first jury trial since start of the pandemic
Prospective jurors made their way to the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on Chicago’s Southwest Side Monday for the first jury trial since the coronavirus pandemic shut down court operations a year ago.
Prospective jurors made their way to the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on Chicago’s Southwest Side Monday for the first jury trial since the coronavirus pandemic shut down court operations a year ago.
Growing evidence links COVID-19, hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo, researchers say
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.




















