Burr Ridge man pleads guilty to PPE fraud
A Burr Ridge businessman pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge for swindling $2.5 million from a hospital that paid him for personal protective equipment during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Burr Ridge businessman pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge for swindling $2.5 million from a hospital that paid him for personal protective equipment during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike steps down as head of Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois? top doctor, Ngozi Ezike, who was a key figure amid the coronavirus pandemic, is stepping down as leader of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Illinois? top doctor, Ngozi Ezike, who was a key figure amid the coronavirus pandemic, is stepping down as leader of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Burr Ridge businessman admits to swindling millions from hospital, using money for Maserati, Land Rover
In a plea agreement, Haggerty admitted that he spent part of the money for his own personal benefit, including purchasing two Maserati automobiles and a Land Rover sport-utility vehicle. He paid nearly $189,000 to credit card companies, withdrew more than $147,000 in cash and gave $20,000 to a personal friend.
In a plea agreement, Haggerty admitted that he spent part of the money for his own personal benefit, including purchasing two Maserati automobiles and a Land Rover sport-utility vehicle. He paid nearly $189,000 to credit card companies, withdrew more than $147,000 in cash and gave $20,000 to a personal friend.
Chicago's Adler Planetarium opens for first time since start of COVID-19
After being closed for nearly two years, the Chicago Adler Planetarium is ready to reopen.
After being closed for nearly two years, the Chicago Adler Planetarium is ready to reopen.
Pritzker makes remarks on Dr. Ngozi Ezike stepping down as Illinois' top doc
Dr. Ngozi Ezike?s last day leading the Illinois Department of Public Health will be March 14.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike?s last day leading the Illinois Department of Public Health will be March 14.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike stepping down as Illinois' top doctor
Illinois’ top doctor, Ngozi Ezike, who was a key figure amid the coronavirus pandemic, is stepping down as leader of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Illinois’ top doctor, Ngozi Ezike, who was a key figure amid the coronavirus pandemic, is stepping down as leader of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike announces she's stepping down as Illinois' top doc
Illinois? top doctor, Ngozi Ezike, who was a key figure amid the coronavirus pandemic, is stepping down as leader of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Illinois? top doctor, Ngozi Ezike, who was a key figure amid the coronavirus pandemic, is stepping down as leader of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Chicago removes 5 states and territories from COVID-19 travel advisory
For the second straight week, Chicago has removed states and territories from its weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.
For the second straight week, Chicago has removed states and territories from its weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.
Chicago restaurant workers, customers react to end of mask mandate: 'It's like a weight being lifted'
Matthew Gutowski, one of the managers at Replay in Andersonville, says it's a relief not to have to check peoples' vaccination status.
Matthew Gutowski, one of the managers at Replay in Andersonville, says it's a relief not to have to check peoples' vaccination status.
Chicagoans revel in the end of the indoor mask mandate: 'I can't stop smiling'
The mask mandate ended in Illinois Monday and it’s having an immediate impact on fitness centers.
The mask mandate ended in Illinois Monday and it’s having an immediate impact on fitness centers.
Masks Off Monday: Where in Illinois will you still have to wear masks? Where can you go mask-free?
Across Chicago and Illinois on Monday, we're all going to be seeing a lot of smiling faces for the first time in two years, as COVID-19 mask mandates end.
Across Chicago and Illinois on Monday, we're all going to be seeing a lot of smiling faces for the first time in two years, as COVID-19 mask mandates end.
Do I have to wear a mask on Monday? Where do I still have to wear a mask?
FOX 32 Chicago anchor Natalie Bomke looks at Chicago's and Illinois' changing mask mandates. On Monday, most businesses in Chicago and across the suburbs will no longer require masks. Chicago will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
FOX 32 Chicago anchor Natalie Bomke looks at Chicago's and Illinois' changing mask mandates. On Monday, most businesses in Chicago and across the suburbs will no longer require masks. Chicago will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Free rides on Navy Pier's Ferris Wheel on Monday to celebrate end of mask mandates
You can ride the Centennial Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier for free on Monday to celebrate the end of the Chicago and Illinois mask mandates.
You can ride the Centennial Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier for free on Monday to celebrate the end of the Chicago and Illinois mask mandates.
Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Museum of Science and Industry to still require masks in some exhibits
“We still strongly encourage each museum visitor to make the individual decision to continue to wear a mask.”
“We still strongly encourage each museum visitor to make the individual decision to continue to wear a mask.”
First Illinois dog tests positive for COVID-19
It is believed the Chicago pug ? named Buster ? was infected over the New Year?s holiday while being cared for by a person who became very ill with COVID-19.
It is believed the Chicago pug ? named Buster ? was infected over the New Year?s holiday while being cared for by a person who became very ill with COVID-19.
Illinois school mask mandate being removed, Pritzker says
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday night he's ending the mask mandate for Illinois schools.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday night he's ending the mask mandate for Illinois schools.
Chicago dog with COVID-19 is first confirmed case in Illinois
It is believed the Chicago pug – named Buster – was infected over the New Year’s holiday while being cared for by a person who became very ill with COVID-19.
It is believed the Chicago pug – named Buster – was infected over the New Year’s holiday while being cared for by a person who became very ill with COVID-19.
New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Chicago pug infected with COVID-19, first confirmed dog case in Illinois
A pet dog from Chicago is the first in Illinois confirmed to be infected with COVID-19.
A pet dog from Chicago is the first in Illinois confirmed to be infected with COVID-19.