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.
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.