Lightfoot warns of issuing mask recommendation as COVID-19 cases rise in Chicago
Mayor Lightfoot says when the COVID-19 “high” level is reached, she’ll be asking all Chicago residents to mask up again.
Mayor Lightfoot says when the COVID-19 “high” level is reached, she’ll be asking all Chicago residents to mask up again.
'Don't get COVID for Christmas': Cases surge ahead of holidays, officials say
There has been a big surge of COVID-19 cases in Chicago. The city will reach the high-level for community transmission in the coming days, according to public health officials. Mayor Lightfoot says the city will likely issue a mask advisory.
There has been a big surge of COVID-19 cases in Chicago. The city will reach the high-level for community transmission in the coming days, according to public health officials. Mayor Lightfoot says the city will likely issue a mask advisory.
Lightfoot tests positive for COVID-19
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tested positive for COVID-19 Friday.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tested positive for COVID-19 Friday.
Chicago marks two years since first COVID vaccines were administered in the city
Two years ago the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Chicago.
Two years ago the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Chicago.
Chicago marks two years since first COVID vaccines were administered in the city
Two years ago, the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Chicago.
Two years ago, the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Chicago.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
Fed hikes rates again with more expected to come
The Federal Reserve has announced its seventh rate hike this year, with more expected in 2023.
The Federal Reserve has announced its seventh rate hike this year, with more expected in 2023.
Indiana reports first pediatric flu death of the season
With three highly contagious viruses taking hold, health leaders nationwide are urging handwashing, vaccinations, and even masking.
With three highly contagious viruses taking hold, health leaders nationwide are urging handwashing, vaccinations, and even masking.
Indiana reports first pediatric flu death of the season
With three highly contagious viruses taking hold, health leaders nationwide are urging handwashing, vaccinations, and even masking.
With three highly contagious viruses taking hold, health leaders nationwide are urging handwashing, vaccinations, and even masking.
'Tripledemic' continues to put stress on healthcare system
Hospitals continue to feel the pressure, as RSV, flu and Covid-19 cases continue to increase. It comes as the FDA greenlights more Covid vaccines for the youngest Americans.
Hospitals continue to feel the pressure, as RSV, flu and Covid-19 cases continue to increase. It comes as the FDA greenlights more Covid vaccines for the youngest Americans.
Pritzker signs plan to eliminate debt in unemployment fund
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed into law a measure that officials say will eliminate a $1.8 billion debt in the pandemic-battered account that pays out unemployment benefits.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed into law a measure that officials say will eliminate a $1.8 billion debt in the pandemic-battered account that pays out unemployment benefits.
Englewood community members receive food donations in absence of grocery stores
Volunteers unloaded an 18-wheeler truck Monday filled with donated foods for the Englewood community.
Volunteers unloaded an 18-wheeler truck Monday filled with donated foods for the Englewood community.
China eases some controls but gives no sign of when 'zero COVID' strategy will end
China’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.
China’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.
IDPH: 11 flu outbreaks reported in Illinois over the past week
'Tis the season for sniffling, sneezing and coughs.
'Tis the season for sniffling, sneezing and coughs.
RSV, Flu, COVID: Concerns of 'tripledemic' worsening
The so-called 'tripledemic' has led to a growing number of patients in emergency rooms.
The so-called 'tripledemic' has led to a growing number of patients in emergency rooms.
IDPH: 11 flu outbreaks reported in Illinois over the past week
'Tis the season for sniffling, sneezing and coughs. Across Illinois, there have been 11 flu outbreaks reported in the past week.
'Tis the season for sniffling, sneezing and coughs. Across Illinois, there have been 11 flu outbreaks reported in the past week.
Thursday is deadline for Illinois residents to renew expired driver's licenses, ID cards
If you have been putting off renewing your expired Illinois driver’s license, the time is up.
If you have been putting off renewing your expired Illinois driver’s license, the time is up.
Illinois and Indiana issue inflation-relief payments
States are also offering expanded tax credits.
States are also offering expanded tax credits.
Former Medline employees file suit in Chicago over being fired for refusing Covid-19 vaccine
Earlier this year, Northshore University HealthSystem agreed to pay more than $10 million to resolve a lawsuit over its vaccine mandate.
Earlier this year, Northshore University HealthSystem agreed to pay more than $10 million to resolve a lawsuit over its vaccine mandate.
Ex-Medline employees file suit in Chicago over being fired for refusing Covid-19 vaccine
The lawsuit against Medline Industries was filed this month in federal court in Chicago.
The lawsuit against Medline Industries was filed this month in federal court in Chicago.