Evaluating the safety risks of returning to indoor dining
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the challenges of returning to indoor dining and what's next in the city's phased vaccine rollout plan.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the challenges of returning to indoor dining and what's next in the city's phased vaccine rollout plan.
Attorneys urge California to move incarcerated to front of vaccination line
There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.
There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.
Lightfoot pushes for return of indoor dining as state mulls rolling back COVID restrictions
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Hotel industry fighting for survival amid pandemic
As 2021 begins, the hotel business is fighting for survival.
As 2021 begins, the hotel business is fighting for survival.
Mayor: Chicago opening 6 mass coronavirus vaccination sites
The city of Chicago is opening six mass COVID-19 vaccination sites that’ll be able to deliver roughly 25,000 weekly shots once operational, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday.
The city of Chicago is opening six mass COVID-19 vaccination sites that’ll be able to deliver roughly 25,000 weekly shots once operational, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday.
$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
Chicago bar giving out gift cards to individuals who get COVID-19 vaccine
The Village Tap, located in the North Center neighborhood, announced on Twitter that they will be giving out 1,000 gift cards valued at $10 each, to individuals who receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Village Tap, located in the North Center neighborhood, announced on Twitter that they will be giving out 1,000 gift cards valued at $10 each, to individuals who receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Taco Bell brings back popular menu item after removing it in 2020
It’s potato time, baby!
It’s potato time, baby!
Betty White is celebrating her 99th birthday in quarantine
The woman often referred to as America's treasure is set to turn 99 this weekend.
The woman often referred to as America's treasure is set to turn 99 this weekend.
Georgia police chief released from hospital after months-long COVID-19 battle
After nearly four months in a hospital battling COVID-19, a Georgia police chief is finally back home with his family.
After nearly four months in a hospital battling COVID-19, a Georgia police chief is finally back home with his family.
Illinois reports 6,652 new coronavirus cases, 88 more deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Thursday reported 6,652 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 1,052,682.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Thursday reported 6,652 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 1,052,682.
Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
New study links Vitamin D deficiency to COVID-19 mortality rate
Professor Adrian Gombart from Oregon State University elaborates on the findings from his study focusing on the apparent link between Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 deaths.
Professor Adrian Gombart from Oregon State University elaborates on the findings from his study focusing on the apparent link between Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 deaths.
Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
US records deadly new milestone: More than 4,300 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
Dangers of sexting for young people getting worse amid pandemic
What is surprising--and frustrating--is that a bill designed to educate Illinois children about the dangers of sexting remains bottled up in Springfield.
What is surprising--and frustrating--is that a bill designed to educate Illinois children about the dangers of sexting remains bottled up in Springfield.
Chicago teachers punished as classroom no-shows protest
Chicago teachers punished for refusing to show up for the start of in-person classes over COVID-19 concerns, demonstrated Wednesday outside the school board president’s home.
Chicago teachers punished for refusing to show up for the start of in-person classes over COVID-19 concerns, demonstrated Wednesday outside the school board president’s home.
IRS and Treasury to stop sending stimulus checks this week
Legislation providing for the $600 payments, which was approved by lawmakers at the end of last month, stipulated that the departments needed to issue all payments by Friday.
Legislation providing for the $600 payments, which was approved by lawmakers at the end of last month, stipulated that the departments needed to issue all payments by Friday.