US unemployment claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Local financial expert weighs in on how to use stimulus money
For some, the $1,400 stimulus check will go right to bills, rent and food. However, for those individuals who won't be using the money for basic needs, experts say there are some ways you can make that money work for you.
For some, the $1,400 stimulus check will go right to bills, rent and food. However, for those individuals who won't be using the money for basic needs, experts say there are some ways you can make that money work for you.
'You gotta be prepared to move quickly': Houses flying off the market in Chicago, suburbs
In the Chicago area, people are struggling to buy homes. Real estate experts say because people have been stuck inside all year, so many families are looking to up-size.
In the Chicago area, people are struggling to buy homes. Real estate experts say because people have been stuck inside all year, so many families are looking to up-size.
FEMA to reimburse for COVID-19 funeral expenses
FEMA says it will be providing assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020.
FEMA says it will be providing assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020.
EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
Woman arrested after refusing to wear mask at Office Depot
The same woman who went viral for refusing to wear a mask at a Galveston Bank of America has just been arrested after refusing to wear a mask at an Office Depot in Texas City.
The same woman who went viral for refusing to wear a mask at a Galveston Bank of America has just been arrested after refusing to wear a mask at an Office Depot in Texas City.
IRS will delay tax filing deadline until May 17
The IRS began sending out a new round of $1,400 checks to qualifying households over the weekend, in the midst of the current, truncated tax season that opened on Feb. 12.
The IRS began sending out a new round of $1,400 checks to qualifying households over the weekend, in the midst of the current, truncated tax season that opened on Feb. 12.
Where is my stimulus check? IRS tool shows status of third payment
The IRS has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your third stimulus payment. See here:
The IRS has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your third stimulus payment. See here:
Vaccine eligibility expands to more Chicagoans on March 29
Vaccine appointments will open up to more Chicagoans starting March 29, the city’s top doctor said Wednesday.
Vaccine appointments will open up to more Chicagoans starting March 29, the city’s top doctor said Wednesday.
Michigan COVID-19 numbers: Rates similar to October as cases continue to climb
Michigan's COVID-19 rate is similar to October's. See a breakdown of all the recent data here.
Michigan's COVID-19 rate is similar to October's. See a breakdown of all the recent data here.
Brazil COVID-19 variant found in Lake County
The Lake County Health Department in the north suburbs has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus variant first found Brazil.
The Lake County Health Department in the north suburbs has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus variant first found Brazil.
Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
Illinois reports 1,655 coronavirus cases, 17 deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 1,655 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 17 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 1,655 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 17 additional deaths.
California coronavirus mutant escalates to CDC's 'variant of concern'
Two lineages of a coronavirus variant first detected in California have been classified as "variant[s] of concern" (VOC) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with the agency citing an estimated 20% increased transmissibility over the wild-type strain.
Two lineages of a coronavirus variant first detected in California have been classified as "variant[s] of concern" (VOC) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with the agency citing an estimated 20% increased transmissibility over the wild-type strain.
States brace for impact of spring break travel surge
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Millions of $1,400 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts Wednesday
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
How to get financial assistance if you didn't receive a stimulus check
You have financial options to stay afloat even if you aren’t getting a stimulus check.
You have financial options to stay afloat even if you aren’t getting a stimulus check.
Cook County launches vaccination campaign to encourage residents to get their doses
Emily Inman speaks on the effectiveness of Cook County's 'My Shot' vaccination campaign and stresses the importance of everyone getting vaccinated to beat back COVID-19.
Emily Inman speaks on the effectiveness of Cook County's 'My Shot' vaccination campaign and stresses the importance of everyone getting vaccinated to beat back COVID-19.
Baby born with COVID-19 antibodies, doctors say
Two pediatricians in Florida believe they have found the first baby born with COVID-19 antibodies.
Two pediatricians in Florida believe they have found the first baby born with COVID-19 antibodies.