Former Ald. Ed Vrdolyak ordered to report to prison
Former Ald. Ed Vrdolyak was originally sentenced to 18 months in prison, but was able to stay home due to COVID-19 concerns.
Former Ald. Ed Vrdolyak was originally sentenced to 18 months in prison, but was able to stay home due to COVID-19 concerns.
4 more Chicago businesses cited for failure to enforce mask mandate
The city of Chicago has cited four more businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
The city of Chicago has cited four more businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
Cook County judge blocks vaccine mandate for Chicago police union
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can ? for now ? skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can ? for now ? skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
CDC panel to meet about Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday as global death toll surpasses 5M
While kids aren't often hospitalized by COVID-19, Chicago's top doctor says it doesn't mean they should skip the shot.
While kids aren't often hospitalized by COVID-19, Chicago's top doctor says it doesn't mean they should skip the shot.
Chicago vaccine mandate: 86% of city employees have confirmed vaccination status online
Chicago officials announced Monday that 86% of city employees have confirmed their vaccination status through the city’s online portal. Of those who confirmed their status, 82% were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago officials announced Monday that 86% of city employees have confirmed their vaccination status through the city’s online portal. Of those who confirmed their status, 82% were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Judge: Chicago Police do not have to get vaccinated right now, but do have to report whether they are
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can – for now – skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can – for now – skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
Chicago's top doctor on the city's fight against COVID-19
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago to talk about a slew of headlines related to the city's fight against COVID-19.
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago to talk about a slew of headlines related to the city's fight against COVID-19.
COVID-19 global death toll surpasses 5 million in under 2 years
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
COVID-19 delta variant can easily spread in homes despite vaccination status, study shows
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
Jon Bon Jovi tests positive for breakthrough COVID-19 case, is 'feeling fine'
He is not the first member of Bon Jovi to test positive for COVID-19.
He is not the first member of Bon Jovi to test positive for COVID-19.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID-19
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she has not had close contact with President Joe Biden since Wednesday.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she has not had close contact with President Joe Biden since Wednesday.
Bears head coach Matt Nagy remains in COVID-19 protocol, will not coach game against 49ers
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy remains in NFL's COVID-19 protocol and will not coach Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced Saturday.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy remains in NFL's COVID-19 protocol and will not coach Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced Saturday.
Judge denies Chicago workers' bid to halt reporting vaccine status
A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by 130 Chicago firefighters and other city employees to temporarily halt enforcement of the city?s requirement that all its workers report whether they?ve received the COVID-19 vaccination or risk being put on no-pay status.
A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by 130 Chicago firefighters and other city employees to temporarily halt enforcement of the city?s requirement that all its workers report whether they?ve received the COVID-19 vaccination or risk being put on no-pay status.
Illinois reports 14,616 coronavirus cases, 183 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 14,616 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 183 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 14,616 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 183 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Survey: 72% of unvaccinated would leave job if vaccine required without testing option
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
US salaries grew more last quarter than they have in 2 decades
The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.
The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.
Elk Grove Village mayor says masks not required indoors in defiance of state mandate
The mayor of Elk Grove Village says masks are optional for municipal buildings and businesses in town.
The mayor of Elk Grove Village says masks are optional for municipal buildings and businesses in town.
Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson says masks are now optional
The mayor of northwest suburban Elk Grove Village is no longer requiring masks be worn inside businesses.
The mayor of northwest suburban Elk Grove Village is no longer requiring masks be worn inside businesses.
Illinois' top doctor receives COVID-19 booster in Aurora
Illinois' top doctor received her COVID-19 booster shot Thursday morning.
Illinois' top doctor received her COVID-19 booster shot Thursday morning.
US unemployment claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.