US lost 140,000 jobs in December; first monthly loss since spring
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.
$2,000 stimulus checks on the table after Dems win control of Senate
Democrats pledged to deliver $2,000 stimulus checks to Americans as soon as possible after winning control of the Senate with a pair of victories in Georgia's runoff elections.
Democrats pledged to deliver $2,000 stimulus checks to Americans as soon as possible after winning control of the Senate with a pair of victories in Georgia's runoff elections.
Naperville students, staff to be given optional weekly COVID-19 saliva tests
Dan Bridges, District 203 Superintendent, talks about their plan to test students and staff for the coronavirus when they return to classrooms later this month.
Dan Bridges, District 203 Superintendent, talks about their plan to test students and staff for the coronavirus when they return to classrooms later this month.
US vaccine rollout has bumpy road ahead
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical developments on COVID-19.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical developments on COVID-19.
US reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time
The U.S. has surpassed 4,000 deaths in a single day from COVID-19 for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.
The U.S. has surpassed 4,000 deaths in a single day from COVID-19 for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.
Pfizer vaccine works against COVID-19 variant, study suggests
New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.
New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.
DuPage County Jail program turning inmates into professional janitors
"It is true rehabilitation, where people are actually sending me letters thanking me for incarcerating them because they are able to get help, treatment," the sheriff said.
"It is true rehabilitation, where people are actually sending me letters thanking me for incarcerating them because they are able to get help, treatment," the sheriff said.
Online glitches, new distribution methods could be why you haven't received your second stimulus check
While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.
While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.
Illinois surpasses 1M coronavirus cases since pandemic began
Illinois health officials reported Thursday the state reached a somber milestone, surpassing 1 million cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.
Illinois health officials reported Thursday the state reached a somber milestone, surpassing 1 million cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.
Jobless claims slip to still-high 787,000 in the US
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.
Loss of taste and smell lingering with patients even after beating COVID-19
Dr. Delores Malaspina from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai talks about why some COVID-19 patients are still experiencing loss of taste and smell even after beating the virus.
Dr. Delores Malaspina from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai talks about why some COVID-19 patients are still experiencing loss of taste and smell even after beating the virus.
FDA-approved coronavirus test hits Amazon marketplace. Here's how much it costs
An FDA-approved COVID-19 test has hit Amazon's marketplace as cases of the virus continue to inundate the country.
An FDA-approved COVID-19 test has hit Amazon's marketplace as cases of the virus continue to inundate the country.
2 more Cook County court employees test positive for COVID-19
Two more employees of the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Wednesday.
Two more employees of the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Wednesday.
12 Indiana counties added to highest virus risk status
Indiana health officials are expected to discuss who next will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine as the state on Wednesday added a dozen more Indiana counties to those at highest risk level of COVID-19 spread.
Indiana health officials are expected to discuss who next will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine as the state on Wednesday added a dozen more Indiana counties to those at highest risk level of COVID-19 spread.
Illinois reports 7,569 new cases of COVID-19, 139 additional deaths
Illinois health officials reported Wednesday another 7,569 positive cases of the coronavirus and 139 deaths.
Illinois health officials reported Wednesday another 7,569 positive cases of the coronavirus and 139 deaths.
Saliva-based COVID tests becoming popular among schools
The saliva test is 97 to 98 percent accurate, and cheaper – only $20 a test compared to $100 for a nasal swab.
The saliva test is 97 to 98 percent accurate, and cheaper – only $20 a test compared to $100 for a nasal swab.
Parents could get up to $1,100 in stimulus money per child born in 2020
Parents who had one or more children born in 2020 could receive up to $1,100 in extra stimulus money per child, according to IRS guidelines.
Parents who had one or more children born in 2020 could receive up to $1,100 in extra stimulus money per child, according to IRS guidelines.
Push to reopen Chicago schools becomes more contentious
Only half of Chicago Public Schools teachers expected in schools ahead of preschool students’ anticipated return next week showed up, district officials said Tuesday in an increasingly contentious battle over classroom learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Only half of Chicago Public Schools teachers expected in schools ahead of preschool students’ anticipated return next week showed up, district officials said Tuesday in an increasingly contentious battle over classroom learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Alex Trebek's request in final Jeopardy! episodes: 'open up your heart' to COVID sufferers
Alex Trebek shared a posthumous message of kindness to start Monday's show and asked Jeopardy! viewers to open their hearts to people suffering from COVID-19.
Alex Trebek shared a posthumous message of kindness to start Monday's show and asked Jeopardy! viewers to open their hearts to people suffering from COVID-19.
‘I don’t want to die, mom’: Mother urges masks after healthy 25-year-old son dies of COVID-19
A Tennessee mother is warning the public about the importance of wearing masks after her 25-year-old son died of COVID-19 within a week of being admitted to the hospital.
A Tennessee mother is warning the public about the importance of wearing masks after her 25-year-old son died of COVID-19 within a week of being admitted to the hospital.