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.
Tips for preparing your children for the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about ways to mentally prepare your children for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of kids getting vaccinated.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about ways to mentally prepare your children for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of kids getting vaccinated.
Frontline nurse named Chicago Bears Fan of the Year, wins tickets to Super Bowl
Destiny Blackmon talks about her reaction to being named the Chicago Bears Fan of the Year after battling through the pandemic.
Destiny Blackmon talks about her reaction to being named the Chicago Bears Fan of the Year after battling through the pandemic.
Woman wasn't tested by urgent care because she was vaccinated - but later dies of COVID-19
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
Illinois bill would remove 'conscience' as basis for refusing vaccine
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Controversy over ending moral objections to vaccine
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs.
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs.
Report: At least 59K meat workers caught COVID-19, hundreds died
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
CPS enrollment drops for 10th straight year
Data shows most CPS students left for the suburbs, private schools or homeschooling.
Data shows most CPS students left for the suburbs, private schools or homeschooling.
Activists stage 'sick-out' to demand CPS keep students safer from COVID-19
Dozens of people are calling on Chicago Public Schools officials to take immediate action to better protect students, teachers and staff.
Dozens of people are calling on Chicago Public Schools officials to take immediate action to better protect students, teachers and staff.
Activists stage 'sick-out' to demand CPS keep kids safer from COVID-19 in schools
Dozens of people are calling on Chicago Public Schools officials to take immediate action to better protect students, teachers and staff.
Dozens of people are calling on Chicago Public Schools officials to take immediate action to better protect students, teachers and staff.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Chicago police union protest: 1,000 cops expected, only a few dozen showed up
The firebrand president of the Chicago police union called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
The firebrand president of the Chicago police union called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
Loop looks to recover from tough year
If you've looked around the Loop lately, you've probably noticed some empty storefronts.
If you've looked around the Loop lately, you've probably noticed some empty storefronts.