Nicole Stock

Standing among politicians, child care workers, working parents, and children, President Joe Biden praises Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood as they tour the Children's Learning Center at McHenry County College on July 7, 2021, in Crystal Lake.

Daywatch: Biden coming to Chicago to push his vaccine mandate | Body found in Illinois River identified as missing ISU student | What to know about Real ID delay

September 24, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

Good morning, Chicago. Colder temperatures are fast approaching, and for many of us it raises an important question when we start to feel under the weather: Is it a seasonal...

Members of the abortion rights group Reproaction demonstrate outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Sept. 9, 2021. A man in Arkansas and another in Illinois on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, filed what appeared to be the first legal actions under a strict new abortion law in Texas that is enforced by ordinary citizens, regardless of where they live.

Daywatch: FDA authorizes COVID booster shots for some | Guns stolen in neighboring states linked to Chicago shootings | Chicago’s latest Balkan food craze

September 23, 2021 at 11:57 a.m.

Good morning, Chicago. As the conversation continues over who should get COVID-19 booster shots and when, the FDA yesterday authorized extra doses of the Pfizer vaccine for Americans over 65...

Chicago police monitor activity outside of Lake View High School during dismissal for the day on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The high school is the regular daily beat for these officers.

Daywatch: What parents should know about vaccines for kids 12 & under | Chicago Board of Ed to vote on resource officer contract | How to see Chicagohenge today

September 22, 2021 at 12:15 p.m.

Good morning, Chicago. With Chicago Public Schools reporting nearly 500 COVID-19 cases in the first three weeks of school and cooler weather incoming, it's safe to say many parents are...

A sign reminding students of the mask requirement hangs outside Kenwood Academy on Aug. 30, the first day of school in CPS.

Daywatch: Lightfoot proposes $500 monthly cash assistance plan | How one stolen gun led to 27 shootings | Where to get mooncakes in Chicago

September 21, 2021 at 12:11 p.m.

Good morning, Chicago. Yesterday, Pfizer and BioNTech said that their COVID-19 vaccine was safe, well-tolerated and produced a strong immune response in children aged 5 to 11, bringing hope to...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks during a City Council meeting on Sept. 14, 2021.

Daywatch: Lightfoot to unveil spending plan | First-time DACA applicants await federal appeal | Chicago’s oldest hot dog stand is even older than we thought

September 20, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

Good morning, Chicago. Pfizer announced early Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon. For boosters,...

Noble Charter school teacher Robert Seymour fills a testing vial with saliva as the school conducts COVID testing on staff on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

Daywatch: Is a ‘twindemic’ on the horizon? | Few Illinois schools COVID testing weekly, despite signing up for program | How Chicago Party Aunt became a Netflix series

September 17, 2021 at 12:08 p.m.

Good morning, Chicago. Experts are warning that the approaching flu season could be particularly severe, renewing fears of something we heard about last fall, too: a potential "twindemic." Here's what...

Communities United and the Chicago Flats Initiative worker Jasmine Roach holds packets of information as homeowner Serina Silvestry takes a peek at the info in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Sept. 14, 2021.

Daywatch: Lawsuit against Dennis Hastert is settled | Most Chicago aldermen accept automatic pay raises | Top 10 movies for fall

September 16, 2021 at 12:01 p.m.

Good morning, Chicago. Yesterday Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a sweeping energy policy overhaul, which includes a bailout for nuclear plants and ambitious climate change goals. The bill aims to...

Ald. Jim Gardiner, 45th, at a Chicago City Council meeting on Sept. 14, 2021.

Daywatch: Southern Illinois reports zero ICU beds | Lightfoot to name new CEO of Chicago Public Schools | Inside the most expensive actively listed home in Chicago

September 15, 2021 at 12:08 p.m.

Good morning, Chicago. Yesterday city officials announced updates to the Chicago travel advisory. While the quarantine requirements still cover most of the U.S. and its territories, there were two places...

Horses and jockeys make their way to the track on opening day at Arlington International Racecourse on April 30, 2021.

Daywatch: Pritzker says he’ll sign sweeping energy proposal that bails out nuclear plants | FBI launches probe into Chicago alderman | What’s next for the Thompson Center?

September 14, 2021 at 12:02 p.m.

Good morning, Chicago. If you frequently get takeout or delivery in the city, you may soon be on the hook for remembering something beyond your food order. Under a proposed...

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is hit by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Justin Hollins (58) and fumbles the ball at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Sept. 12, 2021.

Daywatch: COVID cases, hospitalizations rising for Illinois kids | Prosecutors fight law that would end immigrant detentions | A critic’s new favorite deep-dish

September 13, 2021 at 12:05 p.m.

Good morning, Chicago. Today, the Illinois Senate is set to return to Springfield to vote on an energy policy overhaul, which includes the nuclear plant bailout. Here's what else is...

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