Target drops mask mandate for employees, customers
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
COVID cases fall around the world for 3rd straight week
New COVID-19 cases are falling around the world for a third week. Deaths are also on the decline for the first time since early January.
New COVID-19 cases are falling around the world for a third week. Deaths are also on the decline for the first time since early January.
Arbitrator rules Chicago cops must be vaccinated against COVID-19, Lightfoot says
COPS MUST BE VACCINATED: Mayor Lightfoot said Wednesday the arbitrator has set specific dates for Chicago police officers who are not yet vaccinated to get their first and second dose.
COPS MUST BE VACCINATED: Mayor Lightfoot said Wednesday the arbitrator has set specific dates for Chicago police officers who are not yet vaccinated to get their first and second dose.
Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19? Experts weigh in
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.
Chicago removes state from COVID Travel Advisory for first time in 2022
Chicago officials removed a state from the city's COVID Travel Advisory on Wednesday, marking the first time the entire United States has not been listed on the guidance this year.
Chicago officials removed a state from the city's COVID Travel Advisory on Wednesday, marking the first time the entire United States has not been listed on the guidance this year.
Chicago's mask and proof-of-vaccination mandate to end on Feb. 28th
Chicago will follow the state in lifting face mask requirements for many indoor spaces next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday.
Chicago will follow the state in lifting face mask requirements for many indoor spaces next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday.
Chicago to end mask and proof-of-vaccination mandates Feb. 28
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago to drop mask, proof-of-vaccination mandates beginning next week
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces end to city's indoor mask mandate, vaccine requirement
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago to lift indoor mask mandate, vaccine requirement for some locations on Feb. 28, Lightfoot announces
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday the city will lift its indoor face covering mandate and vaccine requirement next week for some public locations as the omicron surge is a downward trend.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday the city will lift its indoor face covering mandate and vaccine requirement next week for some public locations as the omicron surge is a downward trend.
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival cruise lines to ease mask mandates
Three major cruise lines are dropping onboard mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in the U.S.
Three major cruise lines are dropping onboard mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in the U.S.
Chicago's rich history of department stores chronicled in new book
Author Leslie Goddard talks about her new book "Lost Chicago Department Stores," and the city's storied relationship with commerce.
Author Leslie Goddard talks about her new book "Lost Chicago Department Stores," and the city's storied relationship with commerce.
New CDC guidelines expected as states ease COVID restrictions
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines from the medical community.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines from the medical community.
Suburban Chicago restaurants ask feds for additional bailout money
The Chicago area restaurants say without more funding, mom-and-pop restaurants will close and chain restaurants will dominate the industry.
The Chicago area restaurants say without more funding, mom-and-pop restaurants will close and chain restaurants will dominate the industry.
Algonquin school district makes mask wearing optional for students, staff
Another suburban school district is letting staff and students decide whether to wear masks.
Another suburban school district is letting staff and students decide whether to wear masks.
Suburban School District 300 votes to no longer require masks
Another suburban school district is letting staff and students decide whether to wear masks.
Another suburban school district is letting staff and students decide whether to wear masks.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in US
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Justin Bieber postpones Las Vegas show after COVID-19 outbreak among team
Justin Bieber will push back his upcoming Las Vegas show to June after members of his team contracted COVID-19.
Justin Bieber will push back his upcoming Las Vegas show to June after members of his team contracted COVID-19.
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.