Susana Mendoza urges legislators to mandate full pension benefits for cops, firefighters who survive COVID-19
After hearing emotional testimony from Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, an Illinois House committee unanimously approved legislation Thursday that would grant Chicago cops and firefighters full benefits if they become disabled from COVID-19.
New legislation aims to protect Illinois hotel workers from abusive customers
Hotel employees from across the country say they have been victims of verbal abuse since the start of the pandemic and are concerned for their safety.
Cook County men charged with stealing $742K in COVID-relief funds
A federal grand jury in Chicago indicted two men for fraudulently obtaining over a half a million dollars in small business loans and grants meant for COVID-19 relief.
Park Forest businessman sentenced to 4 years for committing COVID-19 relief fraud while on home confinement
A Park Forest businessman was sentenced to four years in federal prison for committing COVID-19 relief fraud while on home confinement for other financial crimes.
Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
Mendoza calls out Lightfoot administration while pushing to protect cops impacted by Covid-19
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said pension board members appointed by Mayor Lightfoot denied her ailing brother duty disability benefits, even though he caught COVID-19 while on the job as a CPD detective sergeant.
Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews says he has long COVID and chronic immune response
"It has been really challenging to play through these symptoms," Toews said in a statement released by the team. "In the last few weeks, it has reached the point where I had no choice but to step back and concentrate on getting healthy. I am thankful for the patience and support of my teammates, the coaching staff, and the entire Blackhawks organization."
Extra SNAP benefits set to expire for millions nationwide
The extra benefits allotted to the Federal Food Assistance Program -- known as SNAP -- is set to expire this month.
Half of Chicago workers now back in the office, for first time since pandemic began
Office staffs in Chicago and other major cities are returning to their physical job sites, even if the trend is so sporadic that it frustrates building managers and businesses eager for more downtown action.
Some Illinois residents poised to lose Medicaid coverage after Covid protections end
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
