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River Flood Warning

from SUN 12:42 PM CDT until TUE 9:00 PM CDT, LaSalle County

River Flood Warning

from SUN 5:41 AM CDT until MON 3:00 AM CDT, Cook County, Lake County

until SUN 9:30 AM CDT, LaPorte County

until SUN 8:00 AM CDT, Mchenry County, Porter County, Lake County

from SUN 7:32 AM CDT until SUN 11:30 AM CDT, DeKalb County

until SUN 10:00 AM CDT, Cook County, Kane County, Will County, Kendall County, DuPage County

Beach Hazard Statement

until TUE 7:00 PM CDT, Kenosha County

Beach Hazard Statement

from SUN 10:00 AM CDT until MON 7:00 AM CDT, Porter County

Beach Hazard Statement

from SUN 10:00 AM CDT until TUE 7:00 PM CDT, Lake County

River Flood Watch

from SUN 5:17 PM CDT until MON 1:00 AM CDT, Southern Will County, Northern Will County

until SUN 1:00 PM CDT, Northern Cook County, Lake County, DuPage County, Eastern Will County, Grundy County, Central Cook County, Southern Cook County, McHenry County, Northern Will County, Kankakee County, Kane County, Southern Will County, Kendall County, La Salle County, DeKalb County, Porter County, Lake County

Beach Hazard Statement

from SUN 7:00 AM CDT until TUE 7:00 PM CDT, Northern Cook County, Lake County, Central Cook County

River Flood Watch

is in effect, Lake County, Northern Cook County, Lake County, Central Cook County, Lake County, Northern Cook County

River Flood Watch

from SUN 5:54 PM CDT until THU 7:00 PM CDT, Lake County, Kenosha County

River Flood Watch

from SUN 10:00 AM CDT until TUE 7:00 AM CDT, Central Cook County

Coronavirus in Chicago

Coronavirus in Chicago

Coronavirus in Chicago

Breaking down the growing wave of PPP fraud prosecutions

Breaking down the growing wave of PPP fraud prosecutions

Breaking down the growing wave of PPP fraud prosecutions

May 12, 2026 9:25am CDT

Large gatherings in Chicago prompt fears of summer COVID surge

Large gatherings in Chicago prompt fears of summer COVID surge

Large gatherings in Chicago prompt fears of summer COVID surge

August 5, 2024 7:51am CDT

Covid-19 outbreak reported at LaSalle Veteran's Home

Covid-19 outbreak reported at LaSalle Veteran's Home

Covid-19 outbreak reported at LaSalle Veteran's Home

January 24, 2024 9:33pm CST

Illinois health officials recommend mask use amid surge in respiratory illnesses

Illinois health officials recommend mask use amid surge in respiratory illnesses

Illinois health officials recommend mask use amid surge in respiratory illnesses

December 19, 2023 6:01pm CST

Illinois officials urge masking in healthcare settings as respiratory viruses surge

Illinois officials urge masking in healthcare settings as respiratory viruses surge

Illinois officials urge masking in healthcare settings as respiratory viruses surge

December 14, 2023 10:29pm CST

Illinois experiencing 'surge' in respiratory viruses

Illinois experiencing 'surge' in respiratory viruses

Illinois experiencing 'surge' in respiratory viruses

December 8, 2023 4:23pm CST

A look back: Three years since Covid-19 lockdown in Illinois

A look back: Three years since Covid-19 lockdown in Illinois

A look back: Three years since Covid-19 lockdown in Illinois

March 10, 2023 7:52pm CST

Some Illinois residents poised to lose Medicaid coverage after Covid protections end

Some Illinois residents poised to lose Medicaid coverage after Covid protections end

Some Illinois residents poised to lose Medicaid coverage after Covid protections end

February 3, 2023 4:25pm CST

Coronavirus Around the World

FDA approves updated COVID vaccines targeting XFG ‘Stratus’ variant

FDA approves updated COVID vaccines targeting XFG ‘Stratus’ variant

FDA approves updated COVID vaccines targeting XFG ‘Stratus’ variant

August 28, 2026 9:42am CDT

Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records

Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records

Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records

August 19, 2026 1:20pm CDT

Dr. Anthony Fauci could face criminal prosecution after refusing to answer questions at Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci could face criminal prosecution after refusing to answer questions at Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci could face criminal prosecution after refusing to answer questions at Senate hearing

July 31, 2026 9:14am CDT

Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19

July 29, 2026 10:41am CDT

Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme

Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme

Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme

May 13, 2026 7:02pm CDT

DISH Network to repay $17M over allegations of misusing COVID-era funds

DISH Network to repay $17M over allegations of misusing COVID-era funds

DISH Network to repay $17M over allegations of misusing COVID-era funds

May 6, 2026 3:45pm CDT

New COVID-19 variant spreading through multiple states: What to know

New COVID-19 variant spreading through multiple states: What to know

New COVID-19 variant spreading through multiple states: What to know

March 25, 2026 11:55am CDT

Study suggests Vitamin D may help lower risk of long COVID symptoms

Study suggests Vitamin D may help lower risk of long COVID symptoms

Study suggests Vitamin D may help lower risk of long COVID symptoms

March 15, 2026 7:41pm CDT

Good Vibes

Chicago’s good news moments that made 2025 brighter

Chicago’s good news moments that made 2025 brighter

Chicago’s good news moments that made 2025 brighter

December 23, 2025 4:07pm CST

Reset your vibe in minutes | ChicagoNOW

Reset your vibe in minutes | ChicagoNOW

Reset your vibe in minutes | ChicagoNOW

September 23, 2025 3:33pm CDT

Burnout is killing creativity ? Here?s how to get it back | ChicagoNOW

Burnout is killing creativity ? Here?s how to get it back | ChicagoNOW

Burnout is killing creativity ? Here?s how to get it back | ChicagoNOW

September 23, 2025 3:23pm CDT

Good Vibes for Friday, May 1

Good Vibes for Friday, May 1

Good Vibes for Friday, May 1

May 1, 2020 3:55pm CDT

COVID-19 & The Economy

Federal Reserve hikes interest rates | Fed Chair Kevin Warsh explains

Federal Reserve hikes interest rates | Fed Chair Kevin Warsh explains

Federal Reserve hikes interest rates | Fed Chair Kevin Warsh explains

U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study

U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study

U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study

Higher prices put the squeeze on gift giving this year

Higher prices put the squeeze on gift giving this year

Higher prices put the squeeze on gift giving this year

Trump admin touts economic outlook for 2026

Trump admin touts economic outlook for 2026

Trump admin touts economic outlook for 2026

COVID-19 Heroes

Gov. Pritzker offers cash prizes, other new vaccine incentives for frontline workers

Gov. Pritzker offers cash prizes, other new vaccine incentives for frontline workers

Gov. Pritzker offers cash prizes, other new vaccine incentives for frontline workers

Aurora 4th of July parade celebrates health care workers, graduates

Aurora 4th of July parade celebrates health care workers, graduates

Aurora 4th of July parade celebrates health care workers, graduates

Hundreds turn out to thank Virginia UPS driver for deliveries, kindness: 'He makes you feel like a friend'

Hundreds turn out to thank Virginia UPS driver for deliveries, kindness: 'He makes you feel like a friend'

Hundreds turn out to thank Virginia UPS driver for deliveries, kindness: 'He makes you feel like a friend'

Chicago 7-year-old raises money for hospital’s coronavirus gear

Chicago 7-year-old raises money for hospital’s coronavirus gear

Chicago 7-year-old raises money for hospital’s coronavirus gear

Stay Home

Despite stay-at-home order, hundreds gather to watch cars turn doughnuts in California, troopers say

Despite stay-at-home order, hundreds gather to watch cars turn doughnuts in California, troopers say

Despite stay-at-home order, hundreds gather to watch cars turn doughnuts in California, troopers say

Disney shares grilled cheese sandwich recipe from Toy Story Land

Disney shares grilled cheese sandwich recipe from Toy Story Land

Disney shares grilled cheese sandwich recipe from Toy Story Land

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot predicts stay-at-home order will extend into May

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot predicts stay-at-home order will extend into May

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot predicts stay-at-home order will extend into May

Across Chicago area, Easter celebrations altered in accordance with stay-at-home order

Across Chicago area, Easter celebrations altered in accordance with stay-at-home order

Across Chicago area, Easter celebrations altered in accordance with stay-at-home order

COVID-19 Tributes

Illinois reports zero COVID-19 related deaths for first time in a year

Illinois reports zero COVID-19 related deaths for first time in a year

Illinois reports zero COVID-19 related deaths for first time in a year

Walmart greeter who made headlines after being told he couldn't say 'Have a blessed day' dies

Walmart greeter who made headlines after being told he couldn't say 'Have a blessed day' dies

Walmart greeter who made headlines after being told he couldn't say 'Have a blessed day' dies

Chief of critical care at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore dies of COVID-19

Chief of critical care at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore dies of COVID-19

Chief of critical care at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore dies of COVID-19

Sign for the times: Local company honoring essential workers

Sign for the times: Local company honoring essential workers

Sign for the times: Local company honoring essential workers

Jobs & Unemployment

The 10 fastest-growing jobs in America over the next decade

The 10 fastest-growing jobs in America over the next decade

The 10 fastest-growing jobs in America over the next decade

September 8, 2026 7:57am CDT

ComEd program celebrates 15 years of creating jobs for adults with disabilities

ComEd program celebrates 15 years of creating jobs for adults with disabilities

ComEd program celebrates 15 years of creating jobs for adults with disabilities

September 2, 2026 9:29am CDT

‘Glory to God!’ recent grad lands TV job after 223 applications | ChicagoLIVE

‘Glory to God!’ recent grad lands TV job after 223 applications | ChicagoLIVE

‘Glory to God!’ recent grad lands TV job after 223 applications | ChicagoLIVE

August 19, 2026 4:09pm CDT

Illinois rideshare drivers can start forming a union after new law signed | ChicagoLIVE

Illinois rideshare drivers can start forming a union after new law signed | ChicagoLIVE

Illinois rideshare drivers can start forming a union after new law signed | ChicagoLIVE

August 14, 2026 3:33pm CDT