September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
Illinois reports 19,244 coronavirus cases, 209 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 19,244 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 209 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 19,244 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 209 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Biden brings vaccination campaign to Chicago area
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip ? only three hours.
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip ? only three hours.
President Biden speaks about vaccine mandate in Elk Grove Village
President Biden visited Elk Grove Village Thursday.
President Biden visited Elk Grove Village Thursday.
Seattle Police Department braces for mass firing of officers as hundreds have yet to show proof of vaccination
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
US unemployment claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
More than 120K US kids had primary caregivers die during pandemic
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
Will the holidays be back to normal this year?
"I think it's perfectly safe for them to be trick-or-treating," said Dr. Emily Landon.
"I think it's perfectly safe for them to be trick-or-treating," said Dr. Emily Landon.
At-home COVID-19 tests recalled over false positives
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Entire 5th grade class in La Grange Park placed in quarantine
A classroom quarantine is in effect at an elementary school in La Grange Park after three students tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
A classroom quarantine is in effect at an elementary school in La Grange Park after three students tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
Chicago's COVID positivity rate rests at 2.3%
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine walks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine walks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Is the pandemic a factor in the rise of teen violence?
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology weighs in on the pandemic's impact on teenagers and increasing episodes of violence.
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology weighs in on the pandemic's impact on teenagers and increasing episodes of violence.
Chicago Public Schools changing quarantine protocols
With thousands of students at home in isolation, Chicago Public Schools says it is time to change their COVID protocols.
With thousands of students at home in isolation, Chicago Public Schools says it is time to change their COVID protocols.
CPS changing quarantine protocols
With thousands of students at home in isolation, Chicago Public Schools says it is time to change their COVID protocols.
With thousands of students at home in isolation, Chicago Public Schools says it is time to change their COVID protocols.
Broadway in Chicago is back
For one year and eight months, CIBC Theatre sat silent and dark ? crippled by the coronavirus.
For one year and eight months, CIBC Theatre sat silent and dark ? crippled by the coronavirus.
Fake vaccine cards, Ivermectin pills seized at O'Hare
A stash of counterfeit COVID vaccination cards and fake Ivermectin pills was seized by US customs agents at O?Hare Airport.
A stash of counterfeit COVID vaccination cards and fake Ivermectin pills was seized by US customs agents at O?Hare Airport.
Most Chicago parents support vaccine mandates, survey finds
The majority of Chicago parents are in favor of vaccine mandates.
The majority of Chicago parents are in favor of vaccine mandates.
CDC unveils new safety guidelines for holiday season
The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.
The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.
Chicago removes one state from COVID-19 travel advisory
Chicago health officials removed one state from its COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday.
Chicago health officials removed one state from its COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday.
2 vaccinated women die of COVID in Santa Cruz county
Santa Cruz county has reported its first two COVID deaths among vaccinated residents. Public health officials are urging the public to get vaccine booster shots if eligible.
Santa Cruz county has reported its first two COVID deaths among vaccinated residents. Public health officials are urging the public to get vaccine booster shots if eligible.