Chicago man convicted of fraudulently obtaining $2.7M in COVID-19 relief funds
A Chicago man has been found guilty of wire fraud for his involvement in a scheme to defraud a government program during the coronavirus pandemic.
Some NASCAR fans shocked at price of beer at Chicago street race
Some NASCAR fans might also be surprised by the revved-up beer prices around the track.
President touts 'Bidenomics' in Chicago but critics are split on his effectiveness
President Joe Biden touted the impact he's had on the economy during his Chicago trip Wednesday but how effective have his policies been since taking office? It depends on who you ask.
President Biden touts 'Bidenomics' during Chicago visit
'Bidenomics' will now be a central focus for his re-election campaign.
Biden touts economic gains while pitching 'Bidenomics' during speech in Chicago
The President redefined the term "Bidenomics" which was originally thrown at him as an insult. Biden spoke in Chicago Wednesday afternoon about his vision for the economy and how he plans to grow from the middle-out instead of the top-down.
What to expect from President Biden's economic address in Chicago today
Ben Labolt, White House communications director, talks about what President Joe Biden will address Wednesday afternoon in Chicago.
President to pitch 'Bidenomics' in Chicago
President Joe Biden is stopping in Chicago Wednesday to promote his plan for the nation's economy. The administration is calling it "Bidenomics." Biden and Harris plan to rebuild the economy from the middle out and the bottom up as opposed to the top down.
Advocate Health nurses honored with trip of a lifetime
Three Advocate Health nurses were honored with the trip and game of a lifetime.
Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Preckwinkle highlights local economic boost efforts at Chicago conference
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlighted local efforts that are being used to boost the economy at this year's Basic Income Guarantee Conference.
Economic impact of Taylor Swift's concerts for Chicago
Taylor Swift is gone, but her three weekend concerts have left a lavender haze over the city of Chicago and it means big bucks for the hotel industry.
Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'
Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
U.S. default could cause unemployment surge in Illinois
A prolonged default on America’s debt could result in the loss of nearly eight-million jobs, sending Illinois’ unemployment rate above nine percent, according to economists.
Chicago workplaces shift strategies in a post-pandemic world
Megan Mackinson, National Markets Workplace lead at JLL, talks about how local workplaces are reexamining their strategies in wake of the pandemic.
Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine no longer available in US
The CDC announced Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine offered by Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States.
Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine no longer available in US
The CDC announced Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine offered by Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States.
Cook County doctor weighs in on end of Covid-19 public health emergency
Even though the emergency is ending, COVID is not over.
End of COVID-19 emergency brings changes to benefits, data reporting
The Covid-19 public health emergency ends Thursday, which means a slew of pandemic-era rules and waivers, including free vaccines and Covid tests are expiring.
Small businesses turn to 'side hustles' for additional revenue amid inflation
Many of you have probably heard of “side hustles” – a way to make extra income in addition to your primary job. But now small businesses are using them to make additional revenue.
COVID-19 pandemic no longer qualifies as global health emergency, WHO says
The COVID-19 pandemic was downgraded from a global health emergency Friday, according to the World Health Organization. While the emergency phase is over, the pandemic has not ended.