$3,000 child tax credit: Here’s what parents need to know
The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.
The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.
Illinois State Board of Education gives new in-person schooling guidance
New COVID-19 safety guidelines released Tuesday by the Illinois State Board of Education suggest in-person learning should be prioritized over extracurricular activities.
New COVID-19 safety guidelines released Tuesday by the Illinois State Board of Education suggest in-person learning should be prioritized over extracurricular activities.
‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
‘This is not about him’: Biden’s name will not be on COVID-19 stimulus checks, White House says
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
CDC director says next 2 months critical in stopping another COVID-19 surge
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.
Here's when the next round of COVID money could hit your bank account
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
Pfizer vaccine neutralized Brazil COVID-19 variant in lab study, researchers say
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
Officials update Chicago COVID-19 travel order
Chicago health officials on Tuesday updated the city’s emergency travel order, moving several states from the quarantine list.
Chicago health officials on Tuesday updated the city’s emergency travel order, moving several states from the quarantine list.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
UK coronavirus variant widespread in Houston wastewater, health department says
The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.
The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.
Illinois reports 1,510 new cases of COVID-19, 16 additional deaths
Illinois health officials Tuesday announced 1,510 new cases of COVID-19 along with 16additional deaths.
Illinois health officials Tuesday announced 1,510 new cases of COVID-19 along with 16additional deaths.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike tell-all: A look back one year after pandemic hit
It was December of 2019 when the world first learned of a mysterious illness spreading through Wuhan, China. The first case confirmed in the US was on January 20, 2020. Just a few days later, the virus was confirmed in Chicago.
It was December of 2019 when the world first learned of a mysterious illness spreading through Wuhan, China. The first case confirmed in the US was on January 20, 2020. Just a few days later, the virus was confirmed in Chicago.
Biden's 'American Rescue Plan' includes billions in aide for Illinois
The US House could vote as soon as Tuesday on President Joe Biden's gigantic "American Rescue Plan" that would send American workers another stimulus check and provide parents up to $3,600 a year for each child.
The US House could vote as soon as Tuesday on President Joe Biden's gigantic "American Rescue Plan" that would send American workers another stimulus check and provide parents up to $3,600 a year for each child.
United Center vaccinations available only to Chicago residents
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday said limiting the mass vaccination site at Chicago’s United Center to city residents is due to the federal government wanting to make sure people most in need are being vaccinated.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday said limiting the mass vaccination site at Chicago’s United Center to city residents is due to the federal government wanting to make sure people most in need are being vaccinated.
Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers
Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.
Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.
Illinois reports 1,182 coronavirus cases, 5 more deaths
Illinois health officials on Monday announced 1,182 new cases of COVID-19 along with 5 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials on Monday announced 1,182 new cases of COVID-19 along with 5 additional deaths.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
United Center to begin mass vaccinations this week
It is going to be a big, busy week at the United Center after work continued all weekend to get the mass vaccination site ready.
It is going to be a big, busy week at the United Center after work continued all weekend to get the mass vaccination site ready.
Study finds people with dementia twice as likely to get COVID-19
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.