Illinois DMV services shutting down for 2 weeks
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Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday that all Secretary of State departments in Illinois will close from Jan. 3 through Jan. 17, 2022 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

City leaders release New Year's Eve safety plan
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City officials on Wednesday unveiled their safety plan for downtown New Year's Eve celebrations happening in Chicago this weekend.

Metra hiring in the new year
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Metra announced that it will be hiring for several positions in the new year.

Illinois DMV services closing for 2 weeks due to COVID
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Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday that all Secretary of State departments in Illinois will close from Jan. 3 through Jan. 17, 2022 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks

As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.

Metra to hire workers for multiple positions in January

Metra is planning to hire several workers next month to ensure it has enough personnel for schedule adjustments in 2022.

Driver facilities to close for two weeks following COVID-19 uptick

Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday that all Secretary of State departments in Illinois will close from Jan. 3 through Jan. 17, 2022 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Medical outlook as we enter Year 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine evaluates the nation's response to COVID-19 as we enter the third year of the life-altering outbreak.

Urgent care facility in Flossmoor temporarily closes amid COVID-19 surge

A message to staff said it was because of "unprecedented demand" caused by the coronavirus that is requiring the network to consolidate resources.

WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas

The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.

Orland Park mayor on why he opposes Cook County's COVID restrictions
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Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau voices his frustration with the Cook County mandates that requires proof of vaccination for customers age five and older at indoor settings where food and drink are served.

Phoenix mother dies from COVID-19 on Christmas Day, leaving behind 3 kids and fiancé

On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.

Chicago Teachers Union criticizes CPS COVID testing plan

The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding increased COVID-19 precautions, including testing before students return to school January 3rd.

Burr Ridge, Orland Park will defy Cook County's new COVID mandate requiring proof of vaccination

The mayors of suburban Burr Ridge and Orland Park are saying "no" to the new COVID-19 mandate in Cook County that beginning Jan. 3 will require patrons of businesses to prove they've been vaccinated.