Illinois reports 26,462 new COVID cases, 123 deaths in past week

Illinois public health officials reported 26,462 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 123 deaths since last Friday.

CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19

The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.

Chicago Public Schools CEO addresses teacher shortage, back-to-school health concerns

In less than two weeks, Chicago Public Schools students will return to the classroom. CEO Pedro Martinez says they are prepared to handle Covid-19 and Monkeypox.

Chicago-area trio charged with defrauding $2.75M in COVID relief funds to buy luxury cars, property

Three people from the Chicago area are facing charges for illegally receiving more than $2.75 million in small business loans from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19

Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.

CFD honors firefighter who died of COVID-19 in 2021

The Chicago Fire Department honored the life of one of their own who passed away from COVID-19 last year.

CFD honors firefighter who died of COVID-19
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The Chicago Fire Department honored the life of one of their own who passed away from COVID-19.

US economy adds 528K new jobs in July
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Economists were only expecting about half the new jobs that were added in July.

Illinois reports 30,762 new COVID cases, 59 deaths in past week

Illinois public health officials reported 30,762 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 59 deaths since last Friday.

Inflation digging Americans into deeper debt
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Rising inflation is causing more Americans to dig themselves into a financial hole, giving them a financial headache. Household debt now tops $16 trillion in the second quarter, according to a report.

Biden tests positive in 'rebound' COVID case for 2nd day in a row

He's tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.

Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again in 'rebound' case, doctor says

White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a letter that Biden "has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well."

Illinois reports 35,370 new COVID cases, 48 deaths in past week

Illinois public health officials reported 35,371 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 48 deaths since last Friday.