JetBlue passenger facing $14,500 fine after refusing to wear mask or stop drinking his own alcohol, FAA says
The FAA says the man not only refused to keep his mask on but also kept drinking alcohol he brought onto the plane for his flight to the Caribbean.
The FAA says the man not only refused to keep his mask on but also kept drinking alcohol he brought onto the plane for his flight to the Caribbean.
Airline passenger accused of refusing mask, then urinating in the cabin
The agent said Landon Grier told him he had several beers and “a couple of shots” before boarding the flight, fell asleep on the plane and woke up to being yelled at by the flight attendants who told him he was urinating.
The agent said Landon Grier told him he had several beers and “a couple of shots” before boarding the flight, fell asleep on the plane and woke up to being yelled at by the flight attendants who told him he was urinating.
Cook County Jail to resume in-person visits Sunday
In-person visits at the Cook County Jail will resume Sunday, exactly a year after Sheriff Tom Dart first announced those visits were on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dart’s office announced Friday.
In-person visits at the Cook County Jail will resume Sunday, exactly a year after Sheriff Tom Dart first announced those visits were on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dart’s office announced Friday.
City officials encourage safe celebrations this St. Patrick's Day
It's another pandemic St. Patrick’s, as people kick off what would normally be a rather lively weekend.
It's another pandemic St. Patrick’s, as people kick off what would normally be a rather lively weekend.
COVID-19 causes the immune system to go rogue and harm the body, researchers say
Researchers have found that in some people with severe COVID-19, the immune system goes rogue and attacks one of its own key defenses instead of fighting the coronavirus.
Researchers have found that in some people with severe COVID-19, the immune system goes rogue and attacks one of its own key defenses instead of fighting the coronavirus.
Stimulus checks on the way: US Treasury confirms $1,400 payments could hit bank accounts this weekend
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
AOC takes shot at GOP, says Dems passed COVID-19 bill while Republicans 'read The Cat in the Hat'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took aim at Republicans this week for focusing on the so-called cancel culture instead of working with Democrats to pass the coronavirus relief package.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took aim at Republicans this week for focusing on the so-called cancel culture instead of working with Democrats to pass the coronavirus relief package.
CDC updates coronavirus guidance for child care centers
The new guidance, which is intended for all types of child care programs, marks the first update since July.
The new guidance, which is intended for all types of child care programs, marks the first update since July.
COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
More than half of all Illinois seniors are now vaccinated
Public health officials on Friday announced another 1,763 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 39 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 1,763 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 39 additional deaths.
Parents could receive $3,600 child tax credit soon - here's what you need to know
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
$1,400 stimulus checks can be seized by private collectors for unpaid debts
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Many still hesitant to go to the doctor during the pandemic
Dr. Adhir Shroff from University Illinois Health explains why many people are still reluctant to go to the doctor's office one year after the onset of the pandemic.
Dr. Adhir Shroff from University Illinois Health explains why many people are still reluctant to go to the doctor's office one year after the onset of the pandemic.
Study finds Pfizer vaccine blocks 94% of asymptomatic infections
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Chicago officials urge restraint ahead of St. Patrick's Day festivities
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
American, United Airlines cancel 27,000 furloughs after COVID-19 relief bill passes
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
Chicago nursing students volunteer at local vaccination sites
Chicago nursing students are jumping off the sidelines, straight into the fight against COVID-19.
Chicago nursing students are jumping off the sidelines, straight into the fight against COVID-19.
Bicycles in short supply amid pandemic
Spring weather has you looking for a bicycle? Good luck finding one.
Spring weather has you looking for a bicycle? Good luck finding one.
Suburban school district cancels classes after 125 teachers, staff call off from vaccine side effects
A suburban school district was forced to shut down on Thursday after125 staff and teachers had side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.
A suburban school district was forced to shut down on Thursday after125 staff and teachers had side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.
'COVID long haulers': Marathon runner still feels COVID effects one year after diagnosis
A three-time marathon runner, Sara Buursma, was never afraid of going the distance. But now, she feels like she's running a whole new marathon as a COVID-19 long hauler.
A three-time marathon runner, Sara Buursma, was never afraid of going the distance. But now, she feels like she's running a whole new marathon as a COVID-19 long hauler.