CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Chicago's new debt relief program to help drivers with old tickets
Chicago will launch a new debt relief program next month to help drivers who have racked up tickets.
Chicago's top cop says he expects all officers to comply with vaccine mandate
“Our officers are smart, they have families, and they risk their lives for all of us. We ought to give to them their due respect if they have apprehension making this tough decision about the vaccine,” Brown said.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown encourages officers to get vaccinated after ruling
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown says he expects all officers to comply with the city’s vaccine mandate.
CPS board affirms mask mandate, but CEO hopes they can be optional before end of school year
As mask mandate fights have roiled districts around the state the past month, Chicago Public Schools officials and Board of Education members defended their commitment to masking Wednesday while opening the door for a relaxed policy later this spring.
Archdiocese of Chicago to lift school mask mandate in Chicago, Evanston and Oak Park
As COVID-19 infections rates continue to fall, the Archdiocese of Chicago moved Wednesday to lift its mask mandate at all schools, beginning next week.
Chicago homeless residing at Hotel Julian during pandemic suddenly relocated
The City of Chicago was footing the bill during the pandemic, renting 175 rooms in the Michigan Avenue hotel starting in February 2021. However, two weeks ago some residents were reportedly told they had to leave with very little-to-no warning.
Federal agents raid Chicago COVID-19 testing lab
Federal agents were on scene at a COVID-19 testing center on Chicago's Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago COVID-19 testing site raided by federal agents
Federal agents were on scene at a COVID-19 testing center on Chicago's Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon.
Target drops mask mandate for employees, customers
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
COVID cases fall around the world for 3rd straight week
New COVID-19 cases are falling around the world for a third week. Deaths are also on the decline for the first time since early January.
Arbitrator rules Chicago cops must be vaccinated against COVID-19, Lightfoot says
COPS MUST BE VACCINATED: Mayor Lightfoot said Wednesday the arbitrator has set specific dates for Chicago police officers who are not yet vaccinated to get their first and second dose.
Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19? Experts weigh in
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.
Chicago removes state from COVID Travel Advisory for first time in 2022
Chicago officials removed a state from the city's COVID Travel Advisory on Wednesday, marking the first time the entire United States has not been listed on the guidance this year.
Chicago's mask and proof-of-vaccination mandate to end on Feb. 28th
Chicago will follow the state in lifting face mask requirements for many indoor spaces next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday.
Chicago to end mask and proof-of-vaccination mandates Feb. 28
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago to drop mask, proof-of-vaccination mandates beginning next week
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces end to city's indoor mask mandate, vaccine requirement
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago to lift indoor mask mandate, vaccine requirement for some locations on Feb. 28, Lightfoot announces
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday the city will lift its indoor face covering mandate and vaccine requirement next week for some public locations as the omicron surge is a downward trend.
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival cruise lines to ease mask mandates
Three major cruise lines are dropping onboard mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in the U.S.