Mendoza rips into Lightfoot over Covid benefits being denied for cop brother
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois comptroller pushes to protect officers severely impacted by COVID
The newly introduced bill would protect officers who were severely affected by COVID and denied disability benefits.
The newly introduced bill would protect officers who were severely affected by COVID and denied disability benefits.
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."
"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."
Inflation slows to 6.4%, but price pressures re-emerge
A key indicator of how the economy and inflation are doing came out on Tuesday and it shows Americans will continue paying more at the pump, at the grocery store, and to put a roof over their heads.
A key indicator of how the economy and inflation are doing came out on Tuesday and it shows Americans will continue paying more at the pump, at the grocery store, and to put a roof over their heads.
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.
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.
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.
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
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.
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
"One of the most amazing employment months I've ever seen"
The newest labor market data has far surpassed all expectations, but some economists say there's some hidden bad news in the numbers.
The newest labor market data has far surpassed all expectations, but some economists say there's some hidden bad news in the numbers.
House kicks off investigation into Covid-19 relief fraud
In its first hearing of this Congress, the House Oversight Committee is taking aim at federal Covid spending, figuring out how much was lost to waste, fraud, and abuse.
In its first hearing of this Congress, the House Oversight Committee is taking aim at federal Covid spending, figuring out how much was lost to waste, fraud, and abuse.
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the virus as an endemic threat to public health that can be managed through agencies? normal authorities.
The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the virus as an endemic threat to public health that can be managed through agencies? normal authorities.
Pritzker to end Illinois' public health emergency for COVID this spring
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday that the state's public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday that the state's public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023.
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
Chicago mayoral candidate Kam Buckner discusses crime fighting, economic growth
Illinois state representative and mayoral candidate Kam Buckner talks about his plan for fighting crime in Chicago, and how the current administration has stifled progress for local businesses.
Illinois state representative and mayoral candidate Kam Buckner talks about his plan for fighting crime in Chicago, and how the current administration has stifled progress for local businesses.
Lightfoot says Chicago's financial future will be secure after COVID-19 federal funds run dry
Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke at the City Club of Chicago Friday about the city's financial future after federal COVID-19 funds run dry.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke at the City Club of Chicago Friday about the city's financial future after federal COVID-19 funds run dry.
Biden touts economy, dismisses recession concerns
New data from the Commerce Department shows the economy is slowing.
New data from the Commerce Department shows the economy is slowing.
Mayor Lightfoot optimistic about Chicago's future
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke Friday about Chicago's financial future after federal COVID-19 funds run dry.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke Friday about Chicago's financial future after federal COVID-19 funds run dry.
US faces economic 'crisis' after hitting debt ceiling
While the economy has shown growth despite the fed?s ongoing rate hikes, one threat looms large: the nation?s debt limit.
While the economy has shown growth despite the fed?s ongoing rate hikes, one threat looms large: the nation?s debt limit.