US to ease nationwide mask mandate on planes, buses next month
The requirement, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.
The requirement, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.
CDC director expects COVID-19 to become a 'seasonal virus'
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said she anticipates COVID-19 will become a seasonal virus.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said she anticipates COVID-19 will become a seasonal virus.
Illinois lawmakers ditch rule requiring they wear masks
Just a week after ousting bare-faced Republican lawmakers for a third time in 13 days, the Illinois House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to give the chamber’s mask mandate itself the boot.
Just a week after ousting bare-faced Republican lawmakers for a third time in 13 days, the Illinois House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to give the chamber’s mask mandate itself the boot.
Illinois hotel industry asking for federal bailout funding, warns hotels could close
Chicago's hotels had fewer guests in January than any other market in the country, and now they want state lawmakers to bail them out before it's too late.
Chicago's hotels had fewer guests in January than any other market in the country, and now they want state lawmakers to bail them out before it's too late.
Impact of Russian oil import ban on US economy
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced the United States would ban imports of Russian oil. How will this impact gas prices? Scott Martin, CIO of Kingsview Wealth Management, discusses the differences you may see at the pump.
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced the United States would ban imports of Russian oil. How will this impact gas prices? Scott Martin, CIO of Kingsview Wealth Management, discusses the differences you may see at the pump.
Chicago mom didn't die from COVID-19 as CTU claimed, ME report says
A mother of a CPS student who CTU said died of COVID-19 after her daughter was quarantined due to an outbreak, did not actually die of COVID-19, the Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed Monday.
A mother of a CPS student who CTU said died of COVID-19 after her daughter was quarantined due to an outbreak, did not actually die of COVID-19, the Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed Monday.
2nd round of free at-home COVID tests available now, White House says
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
CTU slams decision by Chicago Public Schools to go mask optional Monday
Chicago Teachers Union officials voiced frustration over the school district's decision to end the mask mandate in Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Teachers Union officials voiced frustration over the school district's decision to end the mask mandate in Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago removes 12 states from COVID-19 travel advisory
For the third straight week, Chicago has removed states and territories from its weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.
For the third straight week, Chicago has removed states and territories from its weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.
Founder of 'Midwest Girl Gang' on the biggest issues women face today
Jennifer Laino, founder of the "Midwest Girl Gang," talks about building a support network for women and some of the challenges women experience brought on by pandemic.
Jennifer Laino, founder of the "Midwest Girl Gang," talks about building a support network for women and some of the challenges women experience brought on by pandemic.
Chicago Teachers Union files unfair labor practice charge against CPS over end of mask mandate
Chicago Public Schools is dropping its mask mandate next Monday, citing a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks and a pending court ruling while breaking an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union to maintain universal masking through the end of the school year.
Chicago Public Schools is dropping its mask mandate next Monday, citing a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks and a pending court ruling while breaking an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union to maintain universal masking through the end of the school year.
Chicago Public Schools to go mask-optional starting next week
Chicago Public Schools will stop requiring face masks for staff and students in the nation’s third-largest school district starting March 14, officials announced on Monday.
Chicago Public Schools will stop requiring face masks for staff and students in the nation’s third-largest school district starting March 14, officials announced on Monday.
Chicago Public Schools to drop mask mandate next week
Chicago Public Schools announced Monday it will transition to a mask-optional policy for students and staff starting next week.
Chicago Public Schools announced Monday it will transition to a mask-optional policy for students and staff starting next week.
Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
Kim Foxx links Cook County's explosion of violence to COVID-19 in address
For the first time since 2019, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx delivered a formal report on her office.
For the first time since 2019, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx delivered a formal report on her office.
Illinois reports 10,462 new coronavirus cases, 272 deaths in past week
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 10,462 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 272 deaths in the past week.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 10,462 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 272 deaths in the past week.
February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
Illinois' top doctor goes 1-on-1 with FOX 32 after announcing she's stepping down
Illinois? top doctor, who's guided the state through the Covid-19 pandemic, said she's overstayed her welcome and it's time to go.
Illinois? top doctor, who's guided the state through the Covid-19 pandemic, said she's overstayed her welcome and it's time to go.
Illinois' top doctor to spend more time with family following decision to step down
Illinois’ top doctor, who's guided the state through the COVID-19 pandemic, said she's overstayed her welcome and it's time to go.
Illinois’ top doctor, who's guided the state through the COVID-19 pandemic, said she's overstayed her welcome and it's time to go.
Guaranteed income pilot program coming for suburban Cook County residents
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.