Chicago-area tax preparer convicted of Covid-relief fraud
A federal jury in Chicago on Monday convicted a tax preparer from Palos Heights of wire fraud related to Covid-19 relief funds.
A federal jury in Chicago on Monday convicted a tax preparer from Palos Heights of wire fraud related to Covid-19 relief funds.
May 2024 job report smashes estimates
Economists predicted the latest job numbers would be good, but last month's figures far exceeded expectations. Lydia Hu broke down what these surprising new numbers could mean for the economy.
Economists predicted the latest job numbers would be good, but last month's figures far exceeded expectations. Lydia Hu broke down what these surprising new numbers could mean for the economy.
Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins
During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.
During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci faces grilling on Capitol Hill
Dr. Anthony Fauci testified on Capitol Hill Monday on the coronavirus pandemic, including masking and social distancing guidelines.
Dr. Anthony Fauci testified on Capitol Hill Monday on the coronavirus pandemic, including masking and social distancing guidelines.
Biden to release 1M barrels of gas from reserve to lower prices
The Biden Administration plans to release 1M barrels of gas from reserves amid climbing gas prices. The action hoped to combat inflation, comes just in time before million take to the roads for Memorial Day Weekend.
The Biden Administration plans to release 1M barrels of gas from reserves amid climbing gas prices. The action hoped to combat inflation, comes just in time before million take to the roads for Memorial Day Weekend.
New COVID variants spark concerns
Health experts are closely watching two new COVID variants ahead of summer.
Health experts are closely watching two new COVID variants ahead of summer.
Chicago police captain's life saved by double lung transplant
Back in 2020, Captain Arthur Gillespie found himself hospitalized for 12 days battling a severe case of COVID-19. However, what initially appeared to be a struggle against the virus turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
Back in 2020, Captain Arthur Gillespie found himself hospitalized for 12 days battling a severe case of COVID-19. However, what initially appeared to be a struggle against the virus turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
Chicago police captain's life saved by double lung transplant
In a medical miracle, one of Chicago's finest was saved by surgeons at Northwestern Medicine after a series of life-threatening health challenges.
In a medical miracle, one of Chicago's finest was saved by surgeons at Northwestern Medicine after a series of life-threatening health challenges.
New COVID FLiRT variants spread across U.S.: Here's what you need to know
A new group of COVID-19 variants is sweeping across the country right now. The new variants, nicknamed "FLiRT," are the new dominant strains in the United States, according to the CDC.
A new group of COVID-19 variants is sweeping across the country right now. The new variants, nicknamed "FLiRT," are the new dominant strains in the United States, according to the CDC.
Thompson Center revamp: Google partners with original architects to preserve legacy
Google has maintained an office in Chicago, and the company is now investing $280 million in revitalizing the Thompson Center.
Google has maintained an office in Chicago, and the company is now investing $280 million in revitalizing the Thompson Center.
COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
Calls for an investigation into COVID origins
A U.S.-based organization is calling for the investigation.
A U.S.-based organization is calling for the investigation.
Chicago woman sentenced in $16M COVID-relief fraud scheme
A Chicago woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for her role in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain more than $16 million in small business loans and grants from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
A Chicago woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for her role in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain more than $16 million in small business loans and grants from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Illinois veterans' families demand accountability over COVID-19 deaths at VA facility
Asking for accountability, the families of dozens of Illinois veterans say the state of Illinois has not done enough to resolve a lengthy legal battle that stems from the deaths of their loved ones who died at a VA facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Asking for accountability, the families of dozens of Illinois veterans say the state of Illinois has not done enough to resolve a lengthy legal battle that stems from the deaths of their loved ones who died at a VA facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poll: Over half of voters feel financially strained compared to 4 years ago
It's Tax Day, and you can expect a bit more back from the IRS this year. The agency says average refunds are up five percent. But a Fox News poll shows more than half of voters say they?re financially worse off now than they were four years ago.
It's Tax Day, and you can expect a bit more back from the IRS this year. The agency says average refunds are up five percent. But a Fox News poll shows more than half of voters say they?re financially worse off now than they were four years ago.
Examining the economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse
Phil Flynn from The PRICE Futures Group breaks down the economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapsing into the Patapsco River.
Phil Flynn from The PRICE Futures Group breaks down the economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapsing into the Patapsco River.
Supreme Court to address Biden administration's social media COVID-19 post removals
Was the Biden administration violating citizens' First Amendment rights or fighting digital lies when it pushed social media companies to remove posts about COVID-19? That's the question now facing the Supreme Court.
Was the Biden administration violating citizens' First Amendment rights or fighting digital lies when it pushed social media companies to remove posts about COVID-19? That's the question now facing the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court to rule on social media censorship
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday morning on whether the federal government went too far trying to get social media companies to remove what they considered disinformation about COVID-19.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday morning on whether the federal government went too far trying to get social media companies to remove what they considered disinformation about COVID-19.
US jobs report expected to impact inflation
A newly released job report is expected to affect inflation.
A newly released job report is expected to affect inflation.
Expert gives vaccination tips for parents and caregivers
One expert said it's very important not to lie to your child about getting a shot.
One expert said it's very important not to lie to your child about getting a shot.