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.

What you need to know about the federal funeral assistance program
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Consumer reporter Steve Noviello breaks down what you need to know about the federal funeral assistance program for those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19.

Illinois House Democrats oust three bare-faced Republicans objecting to 'outdated' mask policy

One day after the state’s indoor mask mandate ended, the fight over a rule requiring face coverings in the Illinois House raged on Tuesday, ending in three bare-faced Republican lawmakers being given the boot.

Biden's State of the Union: President vows to check Russia, fight inflation

Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden vowed in his first State of the Union address Tuesday night to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.

Burr Ridge man pleads guilty to PPE fraud
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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
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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.

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.

Dr. Ngozi Ezike announces she's stepping down as Illinois' top doc
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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.