Employers added 49K jobs last month as US unemployment fell to 6.3%
U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.
U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.
Chicago Heights school gym transforms into vaccination center for faculty, staff
Leaders of a suburban school district are taking matters into their own hands as they transform a school gym into a vaccination center.
Leaders of a suburban school district are taking matters into their own hands as they transform a school gym into a vaccination center.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Jobless claims fall to 779,000; layoffs grind on
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
Illinois reports 3,328 coronavirus cases, 69 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 3,328 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 69 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 3,328 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 69 additional deaths.
Chicago’s COVID-19 test sites close for winter weather
Coronavirus testing sites in Chicago will be closed for "inclement weather" ahead of a winter storm and cold snap.
Coronavirus testing sites in Chicago will be closed for "inclement weather" ahead of a winter storm and cold snap.
Who will receive a third stimulus check? What we know so far
Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.
Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.
Political messaging dominating the conversation around mask wearing in America
Austin Wright from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy elaborates on their research that shows the number one factor in determining whether you support wearing masks in public is your political affiliation.
Austin Wright from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy elaborates on their research that shows the number one factor in determining whether you support wearing masks in public is your political affiliation.
Trader Joe's adds $2 per hour in COVID-19 'hazard pay' for workers
Trader Joe's is raising its workers' pay by an additional $2 an hour during the coronavirus pandemic, as Los Angeles weighs an ordinance that would mandate an extra $5 an hour for many workers at large grocery stores and pharmacies.
Trader Joe's is raising its workers' pay by an additional $2 an hour during the coronavirus pandemic, as Los Angeles weighs an ordinance that would mandate an extra $5 an hour for many workers at large grocery stores and pharmacies.
Local students say remote learning is taking a toll on mental health
With bedrooms replacing classrooms for nearly one year, local students say they are struggling in so many ways.
With bedrooms replacing classrooms for nearly one year, local students say they are struggling in so many ways.
Some Illinois schools using new thermal tech to scan students' temperatures
As schools grapple with bringing kids back to the classroom while trying to stay safe, a handful of southwest suburban schools are using new technology to help make that happen.
As schools grapple with bringing kids back to the classroom while trying to stay safe, a handful of southwest suburban schools are using new technology to help make that happen.
Chicago schools, union continue talks over virus safety plan
Chicago extended remote learning for tens of thousands of public school students after city, school and teachers’ union officials on Wednesday were once again unable to reach an agreement over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Chicago extended remote learning for tens of thousands of public school students after city, school and teachers’ union officials on Wednesday were once again unable to reach an agreement over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
Pritzker diverts federal program vaccine to other priorities
Illinois public health officials said Wednesday that they will divert unused COVID-19 vaccine doses intended for long-term care facility residents to the supply for other prioritized recipients.
Illinois public health officials said Wednesday that they will divert unused COVID-19 vaccine doses intended for long-term care facility residents to the supply for other prioritized recipients.
Man wakes up from 11-month coma, as family weighs how to explain pandemic to him: report
A teenager from the United Kingdom has woken up from a roughly 11-month long coma, leading his family to weigh how they will explain the coronavirus pandemic to him, according to reports this week.
A teenager from the United Kingdom has woken up from a roughly 11-month long coma, leading his family to weigh how they will explain the coronavirus pandemic to him, according to reports this week.
Teachers don't need COVID-19 vaccines for safe school reopenings, CDC says
Teachers don’t need coronavirus vaccinations in order for schools to reopen safely, said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC.
Teachers don’t need coronavirus vaccinations in order for schools to reopen safely, said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC.
Illinois reports 3,314 new COVID-19 cases, 69 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,314 new COVID-19 cases in the state on Wednesday, along with 69 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,314 new COVID-19 cases in the state on Wednesday, along with 69 additional deaths.
Coronavirus variant P.1 surging in Brazil 'deeply worrying,' experts say
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
Dolly Parton says faith compelled her COVID-19 research donation, and she won't jump line to get vaccine
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
Best mask-wearing practices for slowing the spread of COVID-19
Jill Crittenden, member of N95decon.org, explains why wearing two masks or better-fitting masks is more effective in battling the spread of COVID-19.
Jill Crittenden, member of N95decon.org, explains why wearing two masks or better-fitting masks is more effective in battling the spread of COVID-19.