Co-owner of LabElite COVID testing company indicted on fraud charges
In total, LabElite obtained more than $83 million from the program for COVID tests they purportedly performed, prosecutors said.
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In total, LabElite obtained more than $83 million from the program for COVID tests they purportedly performed, prosecutors said.
A grand jury handed down the indictment against Zishan Alvi, 44, of Inverness. Alvi is accused of fraud and stealing government funds.
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
"We're going to work with the next mayor in the city of Chicago to help us."
Thousands of small businesses in Cook County applied for COVID relief money, but they never saw a dime. That's because the grant program was suddenly postponed. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
What does the future of the conventional American downtown look like, and did the pandemic change it forever? Studies show the COVID-19 pandemic caused a major shift in cities across the country. It's a shift some researchers indicate could be the beginning of the end for downtown areas, with remote work changing their landscape. So, what does it mean for Chicago? Will we see a pre-pandemic city again? And how do we stack up nationally? CBS 2 spent weeks working to answer those questions. Our team zoomed in locally, taking a close look at industries across Chicago, and hyper-focused in on the city's epicenter, The Loop.
Te Dora Brown and Christopher Scott each face multiple counts of wire fraud.
"The city is making some of these officers feel like they are worth more dead than alive. That's unforgivable," Mendoza said.
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza is accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of failing Chicago police officers who contracted COVID-19 on the job and were forced to end their careers due to complications from the illness. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza is accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of failing Chicago police officers who contracted COVID-19 on the job and were forced to end their careers due to complications from the illness.
For now, you can still come to health centers around Cook County for vaccines – and the county is even still paying people to get the shot. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
"In the city of Chicago, only about one out of five eligible people have gotten their bivalent booster," said Dr. Katrine Wallace, who investigates patterns and causes of diseases as an epidemiologist.
Illinois taxpayers are on the hook for improperly-paid unemployment benefits to the tune of $28 billion. The Inspector General testified in Washington on Wednesday that of the $888 billion paid during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 21% was improper.
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Anyone six months and older can get COVID and flu vaccines.
The first major COVID challenge for Dr. Ezike came three years ago Tuesday.
Former Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said tennis, yoga, prayer, and family dinners grounded her through the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. She talked with CBS 2's Chris Tye
March 2023 will mark three years since health officials declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Now, high case numbers of both flu and RSV are in the mix, creating what some people are calling a "tripledemic."
Because misinformation can spread so quickly on social media, we sat down with an expert to debunk some common misconceptions about the “tripledemic” of COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Dr. Jessica Brinkworth is an immunologist and assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., anyone 6 months and older can get COVID vaccines and boosters along with flu vaccines.
" I said 'I manage a program that tests sewage for COVID.' It's definitely an interesting conversation."
Both vaccines are offered at no cost and can be administered during the same visit
The name XBB.1.5 may be new, but this coronavirus variant spreads in a familiar way.
Just in time for the new year, a new omicron strain is spreading fast in parts of the U.S. CBS 2's Noel Brennan learned that doctors in Illinois are concerned about this new coronavirus variant.
A man was found dead of a gunshot wound near the 35th/Archer Chicago Transit Authority stop in the city's McKinley Park neighborhood.
The three male victims were in a physical fight with an attacker who took out a sharp object and attacked them, police said.
The victim was shot in the right arm and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition, police said.
Tarik Skubal allowed two singles in seven innings and the Detroit Tigers ended Chicago's six-game winning streak with a 6-0 win over the White Sox.
Daylen Lile hit a tiebreaking home run in the fourth inning and rookie Brad Lord struck out a season-best seven to help the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1.
Democratic elected officials in Chicago are responding after President Donald Trump again appeared to threaten to send in troops for a widespread immigration and crime crackdown.
The Universal Postal Union says it has started rolling out new measures that can help postal operators around the world after the U.S. eliminated the so-called "de minimis exemption."
President Trump has targeted Chicago and other Democrat-led cities for expanded federal intervention.
The Trump administration told Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday it is now seeking to deport him to the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini, according to an email obtained by CBS News.
Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are in North Chicago, Illinois Friday to discuss plans to use Naval Station Great Lakes as a base for ICE agents.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.
Police said at 3:30 a.m., the teen was a passenger in a vehicle stopped at a traffic light in the 700 block of South Wells Street, near Polk Street, when a man took out a gun and fired multiple shots at the car.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 6 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.
Meanwhile, local leaders are alarmed by a post on Truth Social in which President Trump shared a screenshot that reads "'I love the smell of deportations in the morning ...' Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR." The AI-generated image appears to parody the movie "Apocalypse Now." Asal Rezaei reports.
People from North Chicago to Pilsen protested Saturday about President Trump’s widespread immigration crackdown in the area, in the wake of a social media post in which the president threatened Chicago and said the city would “find out why it’s called the Department of War.” Marissa Sulek reports.
Meteorologist Brandon Roux has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Democrats in Chicago are responding after President Trump again appeared to threaten to send in troops for a widespread immigration and crime crackdown.
The three male victims were in a physical fight with an attacker who took out a sharp object and attacked them, police said.
The victim was shot in the right arm and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition, police said.
A man was found dead of a gunshot wound near the 35th/Archer Chicago Transit Authority stop in the city's McKinley Park neighborhood.
Tarik Skubal allowed two singles in seven innings and the Detroit Tigers ended Chicago's six-game winning streak with a 6-0 win over the White Sox.
The man accused in the attacks has a long record of being arrested, prosecuted, and then quickly being set free to attack again.
With an enforcement blitz by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement anticipated in the coming days, more people could be in immigration custody are in need of legal help.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
Tarik Skubal allowed two singles in seven innings and the Detroit Tigers ended Chicago's six-game winning streak with a 6-0 win over the White Sox.
Daylen Lile hit a tiebreaking home run in the fourth inning and rookie Brad Lord struck out a season-best seven to help the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1.
Luke Altmyer threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns and No. 11 Illinois capitalized on a series of mistakes by Duke to beat the Blue Devils 45-19 for a road win against a power-conference opponent.
The Bears might not be at full strength for Monday's season opener against the Vikings at Soldier Field, but hopes are still high for a strong debut in Ben Johnson's first game as head coach.
New quarterback Preston Stone passed for 245 yards and his first three touchdowns with Northwestern, leading the Wildcats to a 42-7 rout of Western Illinois.
A man was found dead of a gunshot wound near the 35th/Archer Chicago Transit Authority stop in the city's McKinley Park neighborhood.
The three male victims were in a physical fight with an attacker who took out a sharp object and attacked them, police said.
The victim was shot in the right arm and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition, police said.
A Chicago police officer shot and killed a burglary suspect early Saturday in the Austin neighborhood, police said. A second suspect was arrested, and a third got away.
Court documents say a 22-year-old Illinois man is accused of making online threats against Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
