Chicago doctors warn: cold, COVID, and flu season is here
December typically marks the beginning of flu season, and doctors say cases are already on the rise in the Chicago area.
Chicago doctors warn: cold, COVID, and flu season is here
As Chicagoans brace for the winter months, doctors are reminding everyone that it’s not just holiday season—it’s cold, COVID, and flu season too.
Target stocks tank after company says it expected less holiday season profit
Target stocks tanked by nearly 20% since last week after the company said it expected less profit this holiday season.
RSV and pneumonia cases surging in U.S.
We're seeing a spike in respiratory infections all across the United States.
New study discovers long Covid's impact on different age groups
New research finds younger and middle aged adults experience more severe long Covid symptoms in comparison to older adults.
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.