US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
New hotdog joint in Logan Square opens up amid pandemic
Everyone knows the City of Chicago is very devoted to the hotdog, and now one spot hopes it can save jobs, too.
Everyone knows the City of Chicago is very devoted to the hotdog, and now one spot hopes it can save jobs, too.
More Chicago area hospitals begin administering COVID vaccine
“I really felt very patriotic because I felt like I was doing something for my country,” a nurse practitioner said.
“I really felt very patriotic because I felt like I was doing something for my country,” a nurse practitioner said.
Illinois spared COVID 'surge' after Thanksgiving, but deaths still mounting
“This is the time of year for friends and family, but I would like to ask that you continue to celebrate the holidays virtually — or in person with the people that you live with,” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the state public health director.
“This is the time of year for friends and family, but I would like to ask that you continue to celebrate the holidays virtually — or in person with the people that you live with,” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the state public health director.
FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
COVID-19 vaccines: When can children get vaccinated?
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
New billboard in downtown Phoenix shows Trump behind bars in prison jumpsuit
A billboard has gone up near 11th and Grand avenues with Donald Trump behind bars and a 'Don the Con' inmate badge.
A billboard has gone up near 11th and Grand avenues with Donald Trump behind bars and a 'Don the Con' inmate badge.
‘It almost killed me’: COVID-19 survivor has a warning for anyone letting their guard down
A 28-year-old who spent more than two months in the hospital battling COVID-19 is finally home.
A 28-year-old who spent more than two months in the hospital battling COVID-19 is finally home.
Chicago Fire Department paramedic dies of COVID-19
A third member of the Chicago Fire Department has died from COVID-19.
A third member of the Chicago Fire Department has died from COVID-19.
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
US reports staggering 247,000 new COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths in single day
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Illinois reports 8,828 new COVID-19 cases, 181 more deaths
Illinois health officials Thursday announced another 8,828 positive cases of COVID-19 and 181 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials Thursday announced another 8,828 positive cases of COVID-19 and 181 additional deaths.
One judge, 5 more Cook County court employees test positive for COVID-19
Another judge and five more employees in the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for COVID-19.
Another judge and five more employees in the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for COVID-19.
2nd healthcare worker in Alaska reports adverse reaction to COVID vaccine
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19
The presidential palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19.
The presidential palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19.
Dr. Ian Smith discusses the potential approval of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he hopes the FDA issues an emergency use authorization of Moderna?s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. Weighing in on what this could mean for getting more people vaccinated is doctor and author Dr. Ian Smith.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he hopes the FDA issues an emergency use authorization of Moderna?s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. Weighing in on what this could mean for getting more people vaccinated is doctor and author Dr. Ian Smith.
Financial expert Phil Flynn breaks down a potential new relief deal
Lawmakers in Washington are said to be very close to striking a deal to get some much-needed relief to hurting Americans during the pandemic. Financial expert Phil Flynn has more about a potential second round of stimulus checks.
Lawmakers in Washington are said to be very close to striking a deal to get some much-needed relief to hurting Americans during the pandemic. Financial expert Phil Flynn has more about a potential second round of stimulus checks.
Munster nurse who has cared for COVID patients gets vaccine
One of the healthcare workers who received Indiana's first vaccines is nurse Glenna Crouch with Community Hospital in Munster. And that wasn't her only first. She also cared for the hospital's first coronavirus patient nine months ago.
One of the healthcare workers who received Indiana's first vaccines is nurse Glenna Crouch with Community Hospital in Munster. And that wasn't her only first. She also cared for the hospital's first coronavirus patient nine months ago.
CTU and CPS continue to grapple over return to classroom plan
The Chicago Teachers Union is taking Chicago Public Schools to court over the issue of safety and the timing of the return to in-person learning. Union vice president Stacy Davis-Gates talks more about it.
The Chicago Teachers Union is taking Chicago Public Schools to court over the issue of safety and the timing of the return to in-person learning. Union vice president Stacy Davis-Gates talks more about it.
Years of medical abuse make Blacks less likely to trust vaccine
From the notorious trials of the Tuskegee Airmen to the unfortunate truth behind the many cancer studies linked to Henrietta Lacks, African Americans have good reason to be hesitant about the new coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Leon McDougle, president of the National Medical Association, talks more about it.
From the notorious trials of the Tuskegee Airmen to the unfortunate truth behind the many cancer studies linked to Henrietta Lacks, African Americans have good reason to be hesitant about the new coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Leon McDougle, president of the National Medical Association, talks more about it.