Project HOOD forms new partnership with Career Builder
Looking for a job is hard enough for anyone, but try doing it during the pandemic and you see why people get frustrated. That's why one South Side pastor is doing all he can to help those struggling with unemployment by hosting job fairs and beefing up the resumes of applicants.
Looking for a job is hard enough for anyone, but try doing it during the pandemic and you see why people get frustrated. That's why one South Side pastor is doing all he can to help those struggling with unemployment by hosting job fairs and beefing up the resumes of applicants.
West Chicago artist using his music to provide coronavirus relief
"We're living in a world where people are full of depression and anxiety and they're full of, they're hopeless," said RJ Griffith.
"We're living in a world where people are full of depression and anxiety and they're full of, they're hopeless," said RJ Griffith.
American will furlough 19,000 as clock runs out on airlines
American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.
American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.
Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Illinois reports 2,273 more COVID-19 cases, 35 more deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday said another 2,273 Illinoisans have tested positive for the coronavirus, the first time this week the daily caseload passed 2,000.
Public health officials on Wednesday said another 2,273 Illinoisans have tested positive for the coronavirus, the first time this week the daily caseload passed 2,000.
Coronavirus deaths worldwide pass unimaginable milestone
The world passed another milestone this week when it was announced that there have been 1 million deaths since the first case of coronavirus in China. Dr. David Zich talks about it.
The world passed another milestone this week when it was announced that there have been 1 million deaths since the first case of coronavirus in China. Dr. David Zich talks about it.
New data shows opioid addiction has worsened amid pandemic
Over the past six months, we've witnessed some of the unintended consequences of the pandemic including a spike in anxiety, stress, isolation and depression, all of which ties into another epidemic that has not gone away - opioid addiction. Dr. Anand Parekh discusses it.
Over the past six months, we've witnessed some of the unintended consequences of the pandemic including a spike in anxiety, stress, isolation and depression, all of which ties into another epidemic that has not gone away - opioid addiction. Dr. Anand Parekh discusses it.
Chicago company selling face shields amid pandemic
"Each shield is only $2.99, and it turns your favorite hat into the most comfortable facial development."
"Each shield is only $2.99, and it turns your favorite hat into the most comfortable facial development."
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates immune response in older adults, study finds
A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.
A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.
CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Nearly 200 possibly exposed to COVID-19 after a dozen test positive at north suburban volleyball league
An outbreak of COVID-19 at a north suburban volleyball league may have exposed nearly 200 people to the virus in September, health officials said Tuesday.
An outbreak of COVID-19 at a north suburban volleyball league may have exposed nearly 200 people to the virus in September, health officials said Tuesday.
Illinois reports 1,362 new cases of COVID-19
State health officials Tuesday reported 1,362 new cases of COVID-19, along with 23 additional deaths.
State health officials Tuesday reported 1,362 new cases of COVID-19, along with 23 additional deaths.
Titans, Vikings close facilities after Titans players, staff test positive for COVID-19
The NFL Network reports three Titans players, and five members of the staff have tested positive for the virus after their Sunday game against the Minnesota Vikings.
The NFL Network reports three Titans players, and five members of the staff have tested positive for the virus after their Sunday game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Chicago adds 4 states to quarantine travel order
The Chicago Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that four more states have been added to the city's travel quarantine list.
The Chicago Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that four more states have been added to the city's travel quarantine list.
Gov. Pritzker to isolate for 2 weeks after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will quarantine for two weeks at home after a member of his administration tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Tuesday.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will quarantine for two weeks at home after a member of his administration tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Tuesday.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
Boosting your Vitamin D intake can help fight COVID-19
Arielle Levitan, co-founder of Vous Vitamin, talks about the impact Vitamin D can have in strengthening your immune system against COVID-19.
Arielle Levitan, co-founder of Vous Vitamin, talks about the impact Vitamin D can have in strengthening your immune system against COVID-19.
Complications arise this fall as nation grapples with COVID-19
Web MD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks about a range of risk factors this fall that could increase our exposure to the novel coronavirus.
Web MD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks about a range of risk factors this fall that could increase our exposure to the novel coronavirus.
Parents, students rally in Glen Ellyn pushing for return to classroom
There was another protest against remote learning in the suburbs. Parents and students say it is time to get back to class.
There was another protest against remote learning in the suburbs. Parents and students say it is time to get back to class.