New mass vaccination site opens in Batavia
A new mass vaccination site opened in Batavia on Friday for anyone in Illinois who falls under the expanded phase 1B.
A new mass vaccination site opened in Batavia on Friday for anyone in Illinois who falls under the expanded phase 1B.
Illinois to expand vaccine eligibility to include additional essential workers starting March 22
Illinois will expand vaccine eligibility to include additional essential workers starting March 22.
Illinois will expand vaccine eligibility to include additional essential workers starting March 22.
Mass vaccination clinic for Latinos opens in Aurora
A community vaccination clinic for Latinos opened Friday in Aurora.
A community vaccination clinic for Latinos opened Friday in Aurora.
Chicago looks to expand outdoor dining as 135K more vaccinated in Illinois
The City of Chicago is looking to expand outdoor dining this spring through a new initiative that will award grants to create long-term outdoor public spaces.
The City of Chicago is looking to expand outdoor dining this spring through a new initiative that will award grants to create long-term outdoor public spaces.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
Doctors warn of possible surge even amid vaccine progress
Dr. Shikha Jain from University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. Shikha Jain from University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Pritzker sets out guidelines governing a transition to a post-COVID-19 Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday set out guidelines governing a transition to a post-COVID-19 Illinois as more and more people are vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday set out guidelines governing a transition to a post-COVID-19 Illinois as more and more people are vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Special Report: Challenges with finding mental health help amid pandemic
"With her being a teenager and all the turbulence that brings, you know, you throw COVID on top of that, and I can’t even imagine having to go through that alone," said one suburban mother.
"With her being a teenager and all the turbulence that brings, you know, you throw COVID on top of that, and I can’t even imagine having to go through that alone," said one suburban mother.
Gov. Pritzker's reopening plan provides hope for theaters, music venues
Venue owners say the revised reopening plan isn't anything that will enable them to run stable businesses, but it's a huge step in the right direction, and a very positive sign of things to come.
Venue owners say the revised reopening plan isn't anything that will enable them to run stable businesses, but it's a huge step in the right direction, and a very positive sign of things to come.
Illinois to expand vaccine eligibility to all non-Chicago residents, 16 and older
All Illinois residents 16 and older, except those in Chicago, will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine starting April 12, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday.
All Illinois residents 16 and older, except those in Chicago, will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine starting April 12, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday.
Scientist with son who suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome hopes research can help COVID-19 patients
Ron Davis, a Stanford University professor recognized for his work in genetics and biochemistry, changed his field of study when his son fell seriously ill with a chronic fatigue syndrome that has been reported in COVID-19 patients.
Ron Davis, a Stanford University professor recognized for his work in genetics and biochemistry, changed his field of study when his son fell seriously ill with a chronic fatigue syndrome that has been reported in COVID-19 patients.
Top state health official: Herd immunity possible in WI by July
There will be enough coronavirus vaccine in Wisconsin by the end of June to immunize 80% of those age 16 and over in the state.
There will be enough coronavirus vaccine in Wisconsin by the end of June to immunize 80% of those age 16 and over in the state.
Illinois reports 2,325 coronavirus cases, 34 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 2,325 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 34 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 2,325 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 34 additional deaths.
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.