Chicago Design Challenge hopes to inspire innovation toward a post-pandemic world
Beth Swanson, CEO for A Better Chicago, talks about their Chicago Design Challenge and the race to accelerate the recovery of communities ravaged by COVID-19.
Beth Swanson, CEO for A Better Chicago, talks about their Chicago Design Challenge and the race to accelerate the recovery of communities ravaged by COVID-19.
$15 minimum wage hike seems all but dead in Democrats' massive COVID-19 relief bill
Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their massive COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead.
Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their massive COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead.
Do's and don'ts of reopening during COVID-19
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer with WebMD, lays out the keys to reopening safely and cautiously during the pandemic.
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer with WebMD, lays out the keys to reopening safely and cautiously during the pandemic.
Ald. Ramirez-Rosa criticizes the Protect Chicago Plus campaign for overlooking Hermosa
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) levies criticism at the exclusion of Hermosa and other underserved neighborhoods under the city's Protect Chicago Plus program.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) levies criticism at the exclusion of Hermosa and other underserved neighborhoods under the city's Protect Chicago Plus program.
WHO official says it’s ‘premature,’ ‘unrealistic’ to think COVID-19 pandemic will be over by end of year
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
COVID-19 in Chicago: Looking back a year after pandemic hit
These are the scenes etched in our minds from March 2020: restaurants closed, events cancelled, streets and offices empty -- all after Governor JB Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order.
These are the scenes etched in our minds from March 2020: restaurants closed, events cancelled, streets and offices empty -- all after Governor JB Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order.
Chicago restaurants push for increase in dining capacity
Chicago restaurants have upped the pressure on City Hall, saying they need more diners inside within days.
Chicago restaurants have upped the pressure on City Hall, saying they need more diners inside within days.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
FDA issues emergency-use authorization for U of I COVID-19 test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it has authorized the emergency use of a COVID-19 saliva test developed by the University of Illinois.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it has authorized the emergency use of a COVID-19 saliva test developed by the University of Illinois.
4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
'Keep an eye' on New York coronavirus variant, Fauci warns
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Monday urged a close watch of a coronavirus variant recently detected in New York.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Monday urged a close watch of a coronavirus variant recently detected in New York.
1,143 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois, 20 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,143 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 20 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,143 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 20 additional deaths.
Pandemic's impact on mental health could long outlast virus
Former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy and mental health advocate Paul Gionfriddo talk about the importance of addressing mental health concerns brought on by the pandemic and list some of the resources you can turn to if you're not feeling like yourself.
Former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy and mental health advocate Paul Gionfriddo talk about the importance of addressing mental health concerns brought on by the pandemic and list some of the resources you can turn to if you're not feeling like yourself.
COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
COVID-19-related illness leaves Largo nurse paralyzed from neck down
A nurse paralyzed by a COVID-19-related infection is on his way back home to Florida after spending months recovering in a Massachusetts hospital.
A nurse paralyzed by a COVID-19-related infection is on his way back home to Florida after spending months recovering in a Massachusetts hospital.
Raptors' virus issues worsen, game vs. Bulls called off
The Toronto Raptors’ issues with the coronavirus have worsened, prompting the NBA to call off their game scheduled for Sunday night against the Chicago Bulls.
The Toronto Raptors’ issues with the coronavirus have worsened, prompting the NBA to call off their game scheduled for Sunday night against the Chicago Bulls.
Britain to provide all school children with free, twice-weekly at-home COVID test kits
Free, twice-weekly coronavirus test kits will be provided to students' households regardless of whether anyone has symptoms.
Free, twice-weekly coronavirus test kits will be provided to students' households regardless of whether anyone has symptoms.
Nearly 4 million doses of Johnson and Johnson one-shot vaccine will ship out Sunday night
The entire stockpile of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be shipped out Sunday night. People will start getting the shots on Tuesday. The new shot only requires one dose.
The entire stockpile of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be shipped out Sunday night. People will start getting the shots on Tuesday. The new shot only requires one dose.
Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs
Massive fraud in the nation's unemployment system is raising alarms even as President Joe Biden and Congress prepare to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into expanded benefits.
Massive fraud in the nation's unemployment system is raising alarms even as President Joe Biden and Congress prepare to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into expanded benefits.
Illinois reports 1,249 new cases of COVID-19, 22 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,249 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 22 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,249 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 22 additional deaths, on Sunday.