Suburban school district transitions to 'adaptive pause' after reporting 297 new COVID cases
Glenbrook High School District 225 sent an announcement to parents Wednesday saying it is transitioning to an "Adaptive Pause" on in-person classes because of a staffing shortage.
Glenbrook High School District 225 sent an announcement to parents Wednesday saying it is transitioning to an "Adaptive Pause" on in-person classes because of a staffing shortage.
Glenbrook District 225 switching to remote learning amid COVID-19 surge
Glenbrook High School District 225 sent an announcement to parents Wednesday saying it is transitioning to an 'Adaptive Pause' on in-person classes because of a staffing shortage.
Glenbrook High School District 225 sent an announcement to parents Wednesday saying it is transitioning to an 'Adaptive Pause' on in-person classes because of a staffing shortage.
CPS cancels classes for a second day after talks with CTU fail
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes again on Thursday as a standoff continues with the Chicago Teachers Union over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Chicago Public Schools has canceled classes again on Thursday as a standoff continues with the Chicago Teachers Union over COVID-19 safety protocols.
COVID-19 in Cook County: Trailers to be deployed to area hospitals to help decompress morgues if necessary
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the county's 13,000th death due to COVID-19 on Wednesday.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the county's 13,000th death due to COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Is the Chicago Teachers Union's refusal to work in-person legal?
"It’s an unauthorized wildcat strike. It's the employees telling the boss, ‘we're doing what we want! Pay us anyway. And, if you don't succumb to what our terms of employment are, too bad!’ That's exactly what it is. It's a wildcat strike," said labor lawyer Burt Odelson.
"It’s an unauthorized wildcat strike. It's the employees telling the boss, ‘we're doing what we want! Pay us anyway. And, if you don't succumb to what our terms of employment are, too bad!’ That's exactly what it is. It's a wildcat strike," said labor lawyer Burt Odelson.
Impact on kids' mental health during COVID pandemic
Schools are scrambling, trying to figure out how to handle this latest coronavirus surge.
Schools are scrambling, trying to figure out how to handle this latest coronavirus surge.
Pritzker to work remotely after close contact with employee who tested positive for COVID
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday he will work remotely after coming into close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 as the omicron variant continues to spread across the state.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday he will work remotely after coming into close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 as the omicron variant continues to spread across the state.
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Omicron symptoms: Is that runny nose COVID-19 or a common cold?
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers test positive for COVID-19, join growing list of infected celebs
Two popular late-night talk show hosts confirmed they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.
Two popular late-night talk show hosts confirmed they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.
CPS classes canceled Wednesday after CTU votes to refuse in-person work
Chicago Public Schools classes are canceled Wednesday as the Chicago Teachers Union voted to refuse in-person work, defying district plans because of post-holidays COVID-19 concerns.
Chicago Public Schools classes are canceled Wednesday as the Chicago Teachers Union voted to refuse in-person work, defying district plans because of post-holidays COVID-19 concerns.
Every state and territory now listed on Chicago's COVID-19 Travel Advisory
Chicago health officials added Montana and Guam to the city's COVID-19 Travel Advisory on Wednesday, meaning every state and U.S. territory are now on the list.
Chicago health officials added Montana and Guam to the city's COVID-19 Travel Advisory on Wednesday, meaning every state and U.S. territory are now on the list.
Record number of COVID-19 patients fill Illinois hospital beds: 'More challenging by the day'
Illinois hospital beds are filling up with more COVID-19 patients than at any other point in the pandemic — prompting fears of employee burnout amid staffing shortages.
Illinois hospital beds are filling up with more COVID-19 patients than at any other point in the pandemic — prompting fears of employee burnout amid staffing shortages.
Illinois hospitals flooded with COVID patients
Illinois hospital beds are filling up with more COVID-19 patients than at any other point in the pandemic ? prompting fears of employee burnout amid staffing shortages.
Illinois hospital beds are filling up with more COVID-19 patients than at any other point in the pandemic ? prompting fears of employee burnout amid staffing shortages.
Walmart and Kroger raise prices for BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 tests
The companies previously sold them at cost
The companies previously sold them at cost
Evanston high schooler creates website to help people find at-home COVID tests
Eli Coustan created a website that made it easier for people to find vaccine appointments. Now, he has a new venture.
Eli Coustan created a website that made it easier for people to find vaccine appointments. Now, he has a new venture.
Chicago's Chopin Theatre asking for donations to help survive the pandemic
A longtime Wicker Park theater is once again asking for help to make it through the pandemic.
A longtime Wicker Park theater is once again asking for help to make it through the pandemic.
Chopin Theatre asking for donations to make it through pandemic
A longtime Wicker Park theater is once again asking for help to make it through the pandemic.
A longtime Wicker Park theater is once again asking for help to make it through the pandemic.
Evanston freshman creates at-home COVID test finer
Eli Coustan created a website that made it easier for people to find vaccine appointments. Now, he has a new venture.
Eli Coustan created a website that made it easier for people to find vaccine appointments. Now, he has a new venture.