Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
Illinois reports 3,660 new coronavirus cases, 83 more deaths
Illinois health officials announced Friday that 83 people have died of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, along with 3,660 more positive cases.
Illinois health officials announced Friday that 83 people have died of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, along with 3,660 more positive cases.
7 essential things to know before you file your 2020 tax return
The coronavirus pandemic triggered many changes in the U.S. economy and the employment landscape. Here are things to know before you file your tax returns.
The coronavirus pandemic triggered many changes in the U.S. economy and the employment landscape. Here are things to know before you file your tax returns.
Vice President Harris casts first tie-breaking vote as VP
The Senate early Friday approved a budget resolution that's a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.
The Senate early Friday approved a budget resolution that's a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.
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.