City of Chicago went too far in worker crackdown over COVID vaccines, judge rules
Unionized City of Chicago employees fired or disciplined for violating COVID-19 vaccination requirements must be reinstated and repaid for any loss of wages or benefits, a state hearing officer has ruled.
Unionized City of Chicago employees fired or disciplined for violating COVID-19 vaccination requirements must be reinstated and repaid for any loss of wages or benefits, a state hearing officer has ruled.
PPP fraud probe results in 6 Chicago Park District employees resigning, 5 facing discipline
Add the Chicago Park District to the list of government agencies with employees accused of defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs.
Add the Chicago Park District to the list of government agencies with employees accused of defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs.
Chicago researchers report findings in long-Covid study
Northwestern Medicine has released their findings from a new study about long-Covid and its impact on survivors.
Northwestern Medicine has released their findings from a new study about long-Covid and its impact on survivors.
Chicago researchers report findings in long-Covid study
Northwestern Medicine is releasing findings from a new study about long-Covid and its impact on survivors.
Northwestern Medicine is releasing findings from a new study about long-Covid and its impact on survivors.
Future uncertain for Arwady under incoming Johnson administration
Dr. Allison Arwady, an infectious disease expert and pediatrician who guided Chicago through the COVID-19 pandemic, wants to keep her job as the city’s public health boss.
Dr. Allison Arwady, an infectious disease expert and pediatrician who guided Chicago through the COVID-19 pandemic, wants to keep her job as the city’s public health boss.
Wahl Barber Academy opens doors in Park Ridge to educate next generation of barbers
In what's being described as a big day for the barber industry in Chicago, the Wahl Barber Academy held its grand opening Friday in Park Ridge.
In what's being described as a big day for the barber industry in Chicago, the Wahl Barber Academy held its grand opening Friday in Park Ridge.
Oil producers? cuts could boost gasoline prices
Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia said they?re cutting supplies of crude ? again. This time, the decision was a surprise and is underlining worries about where the global economy might be headed.
Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia said they?re cutting supplies of crude ? again. This time, the decision was a surprise and is underlining worries about where the global economy might be headed.
COVID vaccine recommendations for Omicron receive revisions from WHO
Dr. Emily Landon from UChicago Medicine lays out the big changes in vaccine recommendations for the Omicron era.
Dr. Emily Landon from UChicago Medicine lays out the big changes in vaccine recommendations for the Omicron era.
How school closures during Covid impacted kids' development
There are serious concerns about setbacks in student development and physical well-being, along with increases in psychological distress.
There are serious concerns about setbacks in student development and physical well-being, along with increases in psychological distress.
Chicago labor leaders endorse Paul Vallas for mayor
Leaders from 23 labor unions that have endorsed Paul Vallas for mayor spoke out for him on Monday, including several who said the tax increases proposed by Johnson are not what Chicago?s battered economy needs right now.
Leaders from 23 labor unions that have endorsed Paul Vallas for mayor spoke out for him on Monday, including several who said the tax increases proposed by Johnson are not what Chicago?s battered economy needs right now.
Advocate Health relaxing COVID-19 masking, visitation protocols
Now that spring is here and COVID-19 infection rates remain relatively low in Illinois, Advocate Health Care is relaxing its visiting and masking protocols.
Now that spring is here and COVID-19 infection rates remain relatively low in Illinois, Advocate Health Care is relaxing its visiting and masking protocols.
Biden to declassify COVID-19 origin info
President Biden has signed the bipartisan COVID Origins Act into law, ordering the declassification of information about where COVID came from.
President Biden has signed the bipartisan COVID Origins Act into law, ordering the declassification of information about where COVID came from.
Banking failures add to growing economic uncertainty
A big week for the US economy. The Federal Reserve is meeting and could vote to hike interest rates, once again, in an effort to tamp down inflation.
A big week for the US economy. The Federal Reserve is meeting and could vote to hike interest rates, once again, in an effort to tamp down inflation.
Chicago businesses adapt to outlast 'agonizingly slow' COVID recovery 3 years after shutdown
Even on a bright day in the middle of a workweek, downtown Chicago can’t shake the gloom.
Even on a bright day in the middle of a workweek, downtown Chicago can’t shake the gloom.
3 years, 4 million cases, more than 36,000 deaths: Numbers shape Illinois' dismal COVID-19 story
Statistics don’t tell the whole story of the pandemic. But experts say the data they’ve collected provides vital insights into how the outbreak has hit different communities — and what everyone should think about as we learn to live with the virus permanently.
Statistics don’t tell the whole story of the pandemic. But experts say the data they’ve collected provides vital insights into how the outbreak has hit different communities — and what everyone should think about as we learn to live with the virus permanently.
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
Allison Arwady, City Hall’s calming voice on COVID, hopes to stay on under next mayor
Mayor Lightfoot has been voted out of office. The police superintendent has left. But the doctor who advised Chicagoans about how to live our lives during the COVID-19 pandemic is still here and has no plans to step down.
Mayor Lightfoot has been voted out of office. The police superintendent has left. But the doctor who advised Chicagoans about how to live our lives during the COVID-19 pandemic is still here and has no plans to step down.
COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
More economic uncertainty as shares of another big bank take dip
The banking industry remains on edge in the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.
The banking industry remains on edge in the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.
More Americans cashing out their retirement, experts sound alarm
With so many Americans facing hardships because of inflation and a shaky economy, some are turning to their retirement funds early.
With so many Americans facing hardships because of inflation and a shaky economy, some are turning to their retirement funds early.