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.
Chicago hospital admits to improperly vaccinating Trump Tower workers
An official of a hospital on Chicago’s West Side that largely serves Black and Latino people admitted Tuesday that members of his staff improperly vaccinated Trump Tower workers.
An official of a hospital on Chicago’s West Side that largely serves Black and Latino people admitted Tuesday that members of his staff improperly vaccinated Trump Tower workers.
Lightfoot reflects on pandemic, shares what's next for Chicago
"I think we're gonna see some big events this summer," Lightfoot said.
"I think we're gonna see some big events this summer," Lightfoot said.
Restaurant workers next in line for vaccine beginning March 29
Hours away from what is usually a big day for bars and pubs -- St. Patrick's Day -- restaurant workers have a plea. They want to get vaccinated, but officials say that is still more than a week away.
Hours away from what is usually a big day for bars and pubs -- St. Patrick's Day -- restaurant workers have a plea. They want to get vaccinated, but officials say that is still more than a week away.
'I would recommend it': Trump urges hesitant supporters to get COVID-19 vaccine
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”