Trump administration recommends states begin vaccinating people older than 65, stop holding back 2nd dose
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots.
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots.
Superspreader ‘swinger’ party busted in South LA
It was advertised as a "swinger's party." However, they were swapping more than just spouses.
It was advertised as a "swinger's party." However, they were swapping more than just spouses.
Illinois VA head resigns in wake of COVD-19 outbreak at homes
The director of Illinois’ Veteran Affairs Department is leaving the post, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday.
The director of Illinois’ Veteran Affairs Department is leaving the post, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday.
Officials: More contagious coronavirus variant found in Indiana
A more contagious variant of the coronavirus that was first identified in the United Kingdom late last year has been found in Indiana, state health officials announced Monday.
A more contagious variant of the coronavirus that was first identified in the United Kingdom late last year has been found in Indiana, state health officials announced Monday.
NJ Congresswoman tests positive for COVID-19 following Capitol lockdown
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman made the announcement of her positive COVID-19 test Monday.
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman made the announcement of her positive COVID-19 test Monday.
Young CPS students begin return to classroom learning
Chicago Public Schools students began their return to the classroom Monday as school doors opened to thousands of pre-kindergarten and some special education students.
Chicago Public Schools students began their return to the classroom Monday as school doors opened to thousands of pre-kindergarten and some special education students.
Illinois health officials report 4,776 new COVID-19 cases, 53 deaths
Illinois public health officials are reporting 4,776 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including 53 additional deaths.
Illinois public health officials are reporting 4,776 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including 53 additional deaths.
Nancy Bush Ellis, sister of former President George HW Bush, dies due to COVID-19
She was outspoken liberal before switching to GOP in 1979
She was outspoken liberal before switching to GOP in 1979
Illinois reports 4,711 new COVID-19 cases, 81 more deaths
Illinois public health officials Sunday announced 4,711 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 81 additional deaths.
Illinois public health officials Sunday announced 4,711 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 81 additional deaths.
Congress notified of possible COVID-19 exposure following US Capitol riot
House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.
House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.
Pritzker proposes federal tax decoupling to save $200M
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday proposed changes in Illinois tax law that would save the state $500 million during a budget crisis.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday proposed changes in Illinois tax law that would save the state $500 million during a budget crisis.
Illinois reports 6,717 new COVID-19 cases, 101 more deaths
Illinois public health officials Saturday announced 6,717 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 101 additional deaths.
Illinois public health officials Saturday announced 6,717 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 101 additional deaths.
Famed Tuskegee Airman dies from COVID-19
One of the famed Tuskegee Airmen — the first Black pilots in the segregated U.S. military and among the most respected fighter pilots of World War II — has died from complications of the coronavirus, it was announced Friday.
One of the famed Tuskegee Airmen — the first Black pilots in the segregated U.S. military and among the most respected fighter pilots of World War II — has died from complications of the coronavirus, it was announced Friday.
Florida doctor's death after COVID-19 vaccine being investigated
The medical examiner's office in Miami is looking into the death of a doctor who died about two weeks after getting Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, officials said Friday.
The medical examiner's office in Miami is looking into the death of a doctor who died about two weeks after getting Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, officials said Friday.
Inside Look: United, O'Hare play pivotal role in distributing coronavirus vaccine
United Airlines is helping distribute millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine and O’Hare International Airport is playing a pivotal role in the massive vaccine distribution effort.
United Airlines is helping distribute millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine and O’Hare International Airport is playing a pivotal role in the massive vaccine distribution effort.
Biden plans to extend student loan payment pause ‘on day one,’ supports forgiving $10K in debt
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
1 Cook County court employee, 1 juvenile detention resident test positive for COVID-19
One more employee of the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County and another detainee at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Friday.
One more employee of the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County and another detainee at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Friday.
‘I swear I heard her’: Man says wife’s voice helped bring him back from brink of COVID-19 death
A South Carolina man who spent 63 days in the hospital after contracting COVID-19 credits his wife’s voice for pulling him out of a potentially fatal coma.
A South Carolina man who spent 63 days in the hospital after contracting COVID-19 credits his wife’s voice for pulling him out of a potentially fatal coma.
Illinois reports 9,277 new COVID-19 cases, 126 more deaths
Illinois public health officials on Friday announced 9,277 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 126 more deaths.
Illinois public health officials on Friday announced 9,277 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 126 more deaths.
Teacher sprayed student with disinfectant after mask dispute, police say
A Largo High School teacher was arrested Wednesday after allegedly spraying a student with disinfectant because the teen was not wearing a COVID mask properly.
A Largo High School teacher was arrested Wednesday after allegedly spraying a student with disinfectant because the teen was not wearing a COVID mask properly.