Oak Lawn woman learns sentence for fraudulently obtaining more than $20K in PPP loans
A 64-year-old woman from Oak Lawn has been sentenced after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $20,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans while employed by the state of Illinois.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Northwestern study links COVID-19 RNA to cancer-fighting cells
New research from Northwestern University shows a surprise connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression.
COVID-19 research sparks hope for new cancer treatments
New research from Northwestern University shows a surprise connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression.
Congress holds final COVID-19 hearing
Years after COVID-19 changed the world, Congress closed the chapter after holding its last hearing on the pandemic. Connor Hansen has the story from New York.
Feds cut interest rates, Nasdaq hits record following Trump win
The stock market is showing positive signs after Donald Trump won a second term.
Trump sent Covid tests to Putin for personal use in early 2020, book says
In early 2020, then-President Donald Trump reportedly sent coveted COVID-19 tests to Russian President Vladimir Putin for his personal use.
Northwestern Medicine discovery shines light on impact of long COVID
Northwestern Medicine doctors studying the affects of long COVID in patients have found a connection to those suffering from pulmonary fibrosis
'All gone to hell': The economy is top of mind for voters
Polls show the US economy is the main issue for voters this year.
Port workers strike: Half the nation's ocean shipping halted
Dockworkers went on strike Tuesday amid negotiations over a new contract.
Voters focus on economy amid upcoming election
Polls show that November's presidential election is going to be a tight one. A recent survey found 38% of people will consider their finances when deciding who to vote for.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
'It's good news': Biden celebrates progress of American economy
President Biden is celebrating the progress of the American economy, just one day after the federal reserve cut interest rates.
COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.
Federal Reserve meets amid call for interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve began two days of meetings Tuesday with interest rates on the docket. They will announce their decision Wednesday afternoon.
COVID-19 and flu vaccines: What you need to know
Nearly half of Americans are planning to get their flu shot or COVID-19 booster at their local pharmacy this fall. Sume Chakkalakel is the pharmacist at the CVS on Michigan Avenue, and she joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about it.
US gets biggest summer wave of COVID-19 since 2022
Millions of people across the country are suffering from long COVID and chances of developing chronic illness increases with each infection. This summer, the US saw the largest summer surge in two years.
Report: More than 2,000 drug manufacturing plants haven't been inspected by FDA in 5 years
More than 2,000 drug manufacturing plants haven't been inspected in at least 5 years, a new report says.