Stimulus benefits and your 2020 taxes: What to know
Tax season is right around the corner and many filers may have some different questions about their returns on the heels of an unprecedented year.
Tax season is right around the corner and many filers may have some different questions about their returns on the heels of an unprecedented year.
Illinois tops 20,000 coronavirus deaths, but records lowest daily caseload since fall
Illinois on Monday recorded its lowest daily number of new COVID-19 cases since late September, but also passed the grim milestone of 20,000 total deaths statewide.
Illinois on Monday recorded its lowest daily number of new COVID-19 cases since late September, but also passed the grim milestone of 20,000 total deaths statewide.
These 3 COVID-19 vaccine side effects are common, CDC expert says
Pain, fatigue, and low-grade fever are three common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts say.
Pain, fatigue, and low-grade fever are three common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts say.
Illinois reports 1,420 new COVID-19 cases, 41 more deaths
Illinois health officials reported another 1,420 new cases of coronavirus statewide Monday.
Illinois health officials reported another 1,420 new cases of coronavirus statewide Monday.
U of C study: India drastically underreported COVID-19 cases
Anup Malani, professor at the University of Chicago, talks about their joint study with Duke University that found that India has drastically underreported their number of COVID-19 cases in certain regions.
Anup Malani, professor at the University of Chicago, talks about their joint study with Duke University that found that India has drastically underreported their number of COVID-19 cases in certain regions.
Study finds some patients suffer from post COVID-19 brain-related symptoms after overcoming the virus
Dr. Joanna Hellmuth from the University of California, San Francisco talks about what their research shows about the lingering impact of COVID-19 on the brain.
Dr. Joanna Hellmuth from the University of California, San Francisco talks about what their research shows about the lingering impact of COVID-19 on the brain.
Illinois seniors disproportionately affected by pandemic as vaccines trickle in
Mary Anderson, AARP of Illinois director of advocacy and outreach, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the struggles of the state's elderly to get vaccine appointments and outlast the raging pandemic.
Mary Anderson, AARP of Illinois director of advocacy and outreach, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the struggles of the state's elderly to get vaccine appointments and outlast the raging pandemic.
Researchers identify 7 US-based coronavirus variants
It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.
It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.
Kids with Down syndrome 10 times more likely to die of COVID, but not high on some vaccine lists
20 states still have NOT explicitly placed people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on vaccine priority lists. John Lindeberg, 20, managed the high school team, but even as the players get back on the ice his Down syndrome means he has to stay home. "He watches his brother leave for his high school hockey practices, and that's hard because and he really wants to be at the hockey rink," his mom said.
20 states still have NOT explicitly placed people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on vaccine priority lists. John Lindeberg, 20, managed the high school team, but even as the players get back on the ice his Down syndrome means he has to stay home. "He watches his brother leave for his high school hockey practices, and that's hard because and he really wants to be at the hockey rink," his mom said.
New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
Vaccination rate triples in Illinois compared with last month
As Illinois ramps up its inoculation effort, public health data shows vaccines were administered in the first half of February at triple the rate for the same period in January.
As Illinois ramps up its inoculation effort, public health data shows vaccines were administered in the first half of February at triple the rate for the same period in January.
Buffets back open in Ohio despite pandemic safety concerns
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
US daily coronavirus case average drops below 100K for first time in months
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Illinois residents coming to Kenosha to get vaccinated told to knock it off
Illinois residents have been crossing state lines to get vaccinated in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Now, officials there are telling Illinoisans to knock it off.
Illinois residents have been crossing state lines to get vaccinated in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Now, officials there are telling Illinoisans to knock it off.
Dozens get vaccinated at charter school in Chicago's Austin neighborhood
"We have to make sure we vaccinate people in Chicago in high-risk communities so we can have more opportunities for people to see that it's ok to take the vaccine," said State Rep. Lashawn Ford (D-Chicago).
"We have to make sure we vaccinate people in Chicago in high-risk communities so we can have more opportunities for people to see that it's ok to take the vaccine," said State Rep. Lashawn Ford (D-Chicago).
Domestic violence hotline calls remain steady in pandemic, but are more 'intense'
An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more "intense" during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf.
An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more "intense" during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf.
Illinois reports 2,092 new COVID-19 cases, 53 more deaths
State health officials reported another 2,092 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday.
State health officials reported another 2,092 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday.
4 potential COVID-19 therapeutics advance in trials
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Record 95,000 COVID-19 vaccinations delivered in Illinois, officials say
Illinois public health officials on Friday reported administering more than 95,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in the previous 24 hours.
Illinois public health officials on Friday reported administering more than 95,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in the previous 24 hours.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.