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.

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.

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.

Founder of 'Midwest Girl Gang' on the biggest issues women face today
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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 to go mask-optional starting next week
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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.

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.

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.  

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.

NFL suspends all COVID-19 protocols

The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.

Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’

As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'

White House shares new pandemic plan as COVID should no longer 'dictate how we live'

The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.