US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
Illinois reports 29,939 new COVID-19 cases and 499 deaths in the past week
The Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday reported 29,939 new cases of COVID-19, and 499 deaths since Feb. 4.
Masks become optional today for some Catholic schools across Chicagoland
Some students are celebrating not having to wear a mask at school in Arlington Heights.
Antioch's Fischer Paper Products celebrates 50th anniversary
Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company’s name, you’ve almost certainly used their products.
Children with developmental delays negatively impacted the most by mask wearing, doctor says
"Having to wear a mask and see others in masks, he's really lacking the ability to really learn the non-verbal cues from facial expressions and also seeing how mouths move when you pronounce words," a Park Ridge father said about his 3-year-old son.
Mask wearing negatively impacts children with developmental delays, doctor says
Among the parents strongly pushing Illinois to drop its mask mandate in schools is those who have children with developmental delays and other underlying vulnerabilities.
Illinois indoor mask mandate to end Feb. 28, Pritzker says
The end is near when it comes to masking-up in Illinois. On Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that in less than three weeks, he plans to lift the statewide mask requirement in most indoor places.
Antioch business celebrating 50th anniversary, due in part to pandemic
Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company’s name, you’ve almost certainly used their products.
Mask mandate debate: Should kids continue wearing masks in school?
The Illinois Education Association is still encouraging masks in schools -- despite a downstate judge issuing a temporary restraining order banning the mask mandate in some districts.
Fischer Paper Products celebrating 50 years in business, due in part to the pandemic
Every time you get some food at a drive-thru or pick-up a carry-out meal, there’s a good chance you’re using something that was manufactured by Fischer Paper Products in Antioch, Illinois.
Illinois indoor mask mandate to end Feb. 28
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday announced the end of the indoor mask mandate in Illinois, beginning Feb. 28.
Pritzker sets date for end of indoor mask mandate in Illinois
The reason for the end to the indoor mask mandate is because of declining COVID-19 hospitalization rates, Gov. Pritzker said.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker announces end to indoor mask mandate
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday announced the end of the indoor mask mandate in Illinois, beginning Feb. 28.
Kingwood mom who survived COVID-19, 3 strokes, heart attack while pregnant names baby after doctor
Diana Crouch, a Kingwood mother of five, survived COVID-19, three strokes and a heart attack while pregnant and delivered a baby boy, who is now named after a doctor who had faith she would make it during her four-month hospitalization.
When will the Illinois mask mandate end?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday when he plans to ease the statewide mask mandate.
Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? Here's what you need to know
Experts say it's too early to know whether people infected with the omicron variant will develop long COVID. Doctors believe it's possible to have long-term effects from omicron.
Man survives COVID-19 after double-lung transplant
A Florida man needed a double-lung transplant to beat COVID-19. David Wilkinson, 50, is now breathing air through two new lungs thanks to an organ donor.
Archdiocese of Chicago to make masks optional for some students starting Thursday
The Archdiocese of Chicago is making masks optional for students in specific areas beginning Thursday.
Local professor says parents need to encourage kids to show respect for adults, even during disagreements
Parents behaving badly: We see it all the time — especially now in the midst of the highly-charged mask debate playing out across the Chicago area.
Local professor tells parents to encourage kids to show respect to adults, even during disagreements
Parents behaving badly: We see it all the time — especially now in the midst of the highly-charged mask debate playing out across the Chicago area.