Chicago businessman donates $50K to first responders who lost pay for not reporting vaccine status
On top of donating $50,000 to first responders, Dr. Willie Wilson also pulled out an extra $21,000 to give to those who showed up to the news conference Wednesday morning.
On top of donating $50,000 to first responders, Dr. Willie Wilson also pulled out an extra $21,000 to give to those who showed up to the news conference Wednesday morning.
Lemont High School cancels classes due to COVID-19 outbreak on campus
Lemont High School closed on Wednesday because a number of people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the building.
Lemont High School closed on Wednesday because a number of people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the building.
Chicago Bulls game scheduled for Wednesday against Toronto postponed due to COVID
The Toronto Raptors do not have the league-required eight available players needed to move forward with the scheduled game.
The Toronto Raptors do not have the league-required eight available players needed to move forward with the scheduled game.
Lightfoot mandates proof of vaccination to enter Chicago bars, restaurants and other venues
“If you wish to live life as normally as possible, with the ease to do the things that you love, you must be vaccinated in the city of Chicago starting Jan. 3,” said Lightfoot. “This health order might pose an inconvenience to the unvaccinated, and the fact is, it's inconvenient by design.”
“If you wish to live life as normally as possible, with the ease to do the things that you love, you must be vaccinated in the city of Chicago starting Jan. 3,” said Lightfoot. “This health order might pose an inconvenience to the unvaccinated, and the fact is, it's inconvenient by design.”
Chicago theater performances canceled due to COVID-19 surge
Cases of COVID-19 are rising and shutting down theater performances in Chicago and across the country.
Cases of COVID-19 are rising and shutting down theater performances in Chicago and across the country.
Chicago restaurants react to new vaccine mandate
Some establishments have already been requiring people to be vaccinated in order to enter the business.
Some establishments have already been requiring people to be vaccinated in order to enter the business.
Shows, concerts canceled in Chicago over COVID outbreak
Cases of COVID-19 are rising and shutting down theater performances in Chicago and across the country.
Cases of COVID-19 are rising and shutting down theater performances in Chicago and across the country.
Long lines in Chicago to get tested for COVID-19
One testing spot in the Loop near Millennium Park reported a more than three hour wait.
One testing spot in the Loop near Millennium Park reported a more than three hour wait.
University of Illinois to start spring semester remotely amid surge in COVID cases
The University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University are joining a number of other colleges that will have students return to remote learning when they come back from holiday break.
The University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University are joining a number of other colleges that will have students return to remote learning when they come back from holiday break.
Omicron variant makes up 73 percent of new US COVID cases
The Omicron variant is spreading like wildfire across the United States.
The Omicron variant is spreading like wildfire across the United States.
Long lines in Chicago to get tested for coronavirus
Chicagoans are having to wait in line to get tested for COVID-19.
Chicagoans are having to wait in line to get tested for COVID-19.
Market rallies amid Omicron variant concerns
The stock market appears to be rallying after being shaken by concerns of the omicron variant.
The stock market appears to be rallying after being shaken by concerns of the omicron variant.
Chicago restaurants react to Lightfoot's vaccine mandate
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced additional mitigations for the city of Chicago on Tuesday to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced additional mitigations for the city of Chicago on Tuesday to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Biden pledges 500M free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
Proof of vaccination needed to enter several Chicago establishments starting Jan. 3
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced additional mitigations for the city of Chicago on Tuesday to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced additional mitigations for the city of Chicago on Tuesday to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Chicago adds 5 states, 1 territory to COVID-19 travel advisory days before Christmas
Five states and one territory were added to Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday as residents make their final travel preparations for the Christmas holiday.
Five states and one territory were added to Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday as residents make their final travel preparations for the Christmas holiday.
Chicago airports grapple with busy travel week amid Omicron variant spike
Air passengers probably made their travel arrangements before the current surge of COVID-19 and the spread of the Omicron variant but the virus was on the mind of travelers as they prepared to take off for the holidays.
Air passengers probably made their travel arrangements before the current surge of COVID-19 and the spread of the Omicron variant but the virus was on the mind of travelers as they prepared to take off for the holidays.
University of Illinois to pivot to remote learning as COVID cases surge
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones talks about their decision to start the spring semester with remote learning as COVID cases around the nation spike.
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones talks about their decision to start the spring semester with remote learning as COVID cases around the nation spike.
Lines swell at Chicago airports as holiday travel ramps up
Chicago airports are preparing for a busy holiday travel week as thousands board flights amid the pandemic.
Chicago airports are preparing for a busy holiday travel week as thousands board flights amid the pandemic.
University of Illinois to briefly go online in January as COVID-19 heats up
The University of Illinois will temporarily switch to remote learning in January before opening classrooms to students.
The University of Illinois will temporarily switch to remote learning in January before opening classrooms to students.