Illinois reports 4,156 new COVID-19 cases, 71 additional deaths
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,156 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 71 additional deaths.
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,156 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 71 additional deaths.
Chicago Teachers Union demands vaccines before returning to class
The Chicago Teachers Union was pushing Friday for its members to be vaccinated before being required to return to classrooms, one of the key sticking points in its ongoing labor dispute with the city’s public schools over a planned Feb. 1 reopening date for K-8 students.
The Chicago Teachers Union was pushing Friday for its members to be vaccinated before being required to return to classrooms, one of the key sticking points in its ongoing labor dispute with the city’s public schools over a planned Feb. 1 reopening date for K-8 students.
How effective are air purifiers in eliminating COVID-19?
Junhong Chen from the University of Chicago elaborates on the effectiveness of indoor air filtration systems in reducing the spread of the coronavirus.
Junhong Chen from the University of Chicago elaborates on the effectiveness of indoor air filtration systems in reducing the spread of the coronavirus.
Virus variant from South Africa detected in US for the first time
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the new coronavirus variant that came out of South Africa and how effective vaccines are against it.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the new coronavirus variant that came out of South Africa and how effective vaccines are against it.
Taking common pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccination could lessen efficacy, experts say
Experts warn that common over-the-counter pain relievers could interfere with the body’s immune response that triggers protection from illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Experts warn that common over-the-counter pain relievers could interfere with the body’s immune response that triggers protection from illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Mother of teen who died by suicide 'because of COVID isolation' sues Pritzker
An Illinois mother of a teenager who died by suicide during the pandemic is suing Gov. JB Pritzker over COVID-19 restrictions, saying "My son died because of COVID isolation."
An Illinois mother of a teenager who died by suicide during the pandemic is suing Gov. JB Pritzker over COVID-19 restrictions, saying "My son died because of COVID isolation."
'A real struggle': 74-year-old COVID-19 survivor released after 70 days hospitalized
Exactly 70 days after being admitted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul for severe COVID-19 symptoms, 74-year-old Glenn Vierling is finally back with his family. His battle with the coronavirus, however, isn’t over yet.
Exactly 70 days after being admitted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul for severe COVID-19 symptoms, 74-year-old Glenn Vierling is finally back with his family. His battle with the coronavirus, however, isn’t over yet.
Illinois Republicans slam Pritzker as COVID-19 vaccinations lag
Illinois public health officials announced Thursday nearly 56,000 people in the state were vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday as state Republicans questions Gov. J.B. Pritzker on why Illinois’ efforts in the area is lagging.
Illinois public health officials announced Thursday nearly 56,000 people in the state were vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday as state Republicans questions Gov. J.B. Pritzker on why Illinois’ efforts in the area is lagging.
Stimulus check calculator: Confirm you received full relief payment before filing 2020 tax return
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
Illinois surpasses 19,000 COVID-19 deaths since start of pandemic
Illinois public health officials on Thursday reported 4,191 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and 103 new deaths due to the coronavirus.
Illinois public health officials on Thursday reported 4,191 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and 103 new deaths due to the coronavirus.
9-year-old dies in Fort Worth hospital because of COVID-19
A 9-year-old boy who was healthy enough to go to class on Friday died because of COVID-19 Tuesday at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth.
A 9-year-old boy who was healthy enough to go to class on Friday died because of COVID-19 Tuesday at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth.
Coronavirus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
Lowe's announces another $80M in employee bonuses, will hire more than 50,000 workers
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
Unemployment claims drop; still at 847,000 as pandemic rages on
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
Illinois high school seniors talk life amid on-going pandemic
"It's forced me to slow down because usually I'm like super busy, and I've been able to reevaluate what's really important," said a Joliet West High School senior.
"It's forced me to slow down because usually I'm like super busy, and I've been able to reevaluate what's really important," said a Joliet West High School senior.
Double mask: Fauci says wearing 2 masks may offer more protection from COVID-19
Some medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have said wearing two masks makes “common sense” and could offer more protection from COVID-19. Here’s what the data shows.
Some medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have said wearing two masks makes “common sense” and could offer more protection from COVID-19. Here’s what the data shows.
COVID-19 variant found in Brazil, South Africa could pose higher reinfection risk, study suggests
Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.
Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.
At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
Illinois reports 3,751 new COVID-19 cases, 81 additional deaths
Illinois public health officials announced on Wednesday another 3,751 positive cases of COVID-19 and 81 additional deaths.
Illinois public health officials announced on Wednesday another 3,751 positive cases of COVID-19 and 81 additional deaths.
Sekou Smith, beloved NBA analyst and reporter, dead at 48
Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48.
Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48.