The most recent victims included 125 people from Cook County, including a man in his 30s, three people in their 40s and 11 people in their 50s.

"I feel like CPS is destroying remote education for the many that have chosen it, and in particular for the Black and Brown majority that have chosen remote because they want to stay home and stay safe."

Inspector General Joe Ferguson told aldermen his office is investigating the police conduct surrounding the raid of Young's home and the city's handling of the ongoing controversy.

At least 16,490 people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois, and another 1,488 deaths are probably related to the virus. People are urged to stay home for New Year's Eve.

The programs were scheduled to begin Monday, but their start will be postponed indefinitely to comply with the state's current COVID-19 safety rules.

We rang in 2020 with legal weed and an imprisoned former governor returning. Then, everything changed.

Teachers say the district has failed to provide answers on COVID-19 testing, mask enforcement and other vital things that should be discussed before heading back to the classroom.

State and city officials have downplayed concerns about the virus's variant, saying people can stop its spread with things they already do: social distancing, masking and hand washing.

The applications fill up quickly, and residents typically pay $600-$1,500, according to the city.

Vaccinating health care workers and long-term care facility residents and staff is expected to take all of January and February.

"Please, when it is your chance to get vaccinated, please: Make that choice. In the meantime, get educated," said Dr. Allison Arwady.

You can drop off your tree at any of the city's locations starting Jan. 9. Trees will be accepted until Jan. 23.

The relief bill is a positive sign, entertainment industry experts say, but its success will depend on how and when the money is doled out to closed venues.

More than 20,000 hospital workers who work in Chicago have been vaccinated, and the city is expanding the campaign to outpatient providers and people living and working in long-term care facilities this week.

At least 16,074 people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois, and another 1,396 deaths are probably related, according to the state.

It's possible Chicago will get 2-5 inches of snow and sleet during a storm Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning.

At least 15,969 people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois, and another 1,367 deaths are probably related, according to the state.

So far, Chicago’s school-related emergency expenditures have totaled $75 million this year, including $42 million in technology purchases, CPS CEO Janice Jackson said.

In Chicago, more than 16,000 people have been vaccinated so far, according to city data.

"The best way to avoid another surge in hospitalizations, another surge in deaths, another surge in new infections is to celebrate the holidays at home with the family that you currently live with."