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.
Chicago marks anniversary of first Covid-19 case
Tuesday marked three years since the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in Chicago.
Tuesday marked three years since the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in Chicago.
Chicago restaurant owner avoids price hike amid nationwide egg shortage
Lucky Grill on Chicago's Northwest Side goes through at least 10 dozen eggs a day, and although the cost of eggs is soaring at the local grocery, one restaurant owner is sticking to his normal prices.
Lucky Grill on Chicago's Northwest Side goes through at least 10 dozen eggs a day, and although the cost of eggs is soaring at the local grocery, one restaurant owner is sticking to his normal prices.
With nurses in short supply, Elmhurst hospital putting robots to work
Years of the Covid-19 pandemic has left health care workers burned out and hospitals facing ongoing staffing shortages.
Years of the Covid-19 pandemic has left health care workers burned out and hospitals facing ongoing staffing shortages.
Suburban businesswoman obtained $440K in small business loans, bought yacht and Gucci dog collars: indictment
Ray-Duncan is accused of using the fraud proceeds to purchase a Regal 35 Sport Coupe yacht, purses by Prada, Gucci and Saint Laurent, red leather dog collars by Gucci, sunglasses by Burberry, Gucci, Girogio Armani and Prada and scarves by MCM, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Gucci and Prada.
Ray-Duncan is accused of using the fraud proceeds to purchase a Regal 35 Sport Coupe yacht, purses by Prada, Gucci and Saint Laurent, red leather dog collars by Gucci, sunglasses by Burberry, Gucci, Girogio Armani and Prada and scarves by MCM, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Gucci and Prada.
CDC identifies possible 'safety concern' for certain people receiving COVID vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic stroke in people 65 and older.
The Centers for Disease Control says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic stroke in people 65 and older.
New website tracks Covid-19 in Illinois wastewater
As more people test for Covid-19 at home, fewer cases are being reported to authorities.
As more people test for Covid-19 at home, fewer cases are being reported to authorities.
CPS urges students to test for COVID before returning to school
Chicago Public Schools officials are recommending students test for COVID-19 before returning to classrooms Monday in their first day back since winter break.
Chicago Public Schools officials are recommending students test for COVID-19 before returning to classrooms Monday in their first day back since winter break.
City of Chicago joins 7 counties in forming regional economic partnership
This economic partnership is a first-of-its-kind effort that aims to drive a regional economic strategy and to strengthen the economy in an increasingly competitive global market.
This economic partnership is a first-of-its-kind effort that aims to drive a regional economic strategy and to strengthen the economy in an increasingly competitive global market.
The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5: What you must know now
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
New Omicron subvariant becoming dominant COVID strain in U.S.
A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.
A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.
More countries imposing COVID rules on travelers from China
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
Will we see another COVID surge after the holidays?
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health walks us through the latest headlines coming out of the medical community.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health walks us through the latest headlines coming out of the medical community.