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Stocks End Mixed, Breaking 4-Day Winning Streak for S&P 500

Stock indexes are mixed on Wall Street in afternoon trading Tuesday, placing the market within striking distance of another record high as investors close out their positions for 2021.

Local Business Highlights Chicago Art Scene Through Custom Framing

For the last 40 years, a family business has been committed to preserving Chicago’s art scene, whether it be through engraving pieces or framing them. Now they’ve taken a turn in how they’re enhancing artwork through a custom framing process.

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CPS ‘Strongly’ Encouraging Students, Staff to Get COVID Test Before Coming Back to Class Next Week

“By getting tested before returning from break, we can have a successful and healthy start to the new year,” CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said in a statement.

Local Woman Reconnects With Departed Father Through Rediscovered Photos

Local television producer and writer Joan Tortorici Ruppert lost her father as a young child. But through a collection of rediscovered photo negatives, she’s getting to know who he was before he was her father and getting a glimpse into Chicago history too. 

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December 27, 2021 - Full Show

Spiking omicron cases and major headaches with air travel. The region approaches a record snow drought. A halt on student debt payments. And remembering the late Lincoln Park Zoo chief Lester Fisher.

Pause on Student Loan Payments is Extended Through May 1

President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.

Wintry Forecast Puts Quest for Snow-Free Record in Jeopardy

The National Weather Service is forecasting a "burst of wet snow" on Tuesday and a chance of light snow on Wednesday, which could bring Chicago's snow-free streak to an end.

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Flight Cancellations Continue Due to Bad Weather, Sick Crews

Flight cancellations that disrupted holiday travel stretched into Monday, with major U.S. airlines each canceling dozens of flights.

‘Delta and Omicron Are Coming to Your Party’: Officials Plead With Illinoisans To Get Vaccinated, Mask Up

With cases of COVID-19 skyrocketing and hospitalizations surging in Illinois, officials are pleading with unvaccinated residents to change their minds about receiving shots.

Bears, Officially Out of Playoff Contention, Prepare to Face Seahawks

Chicago fell to the Minnesota Vikings 17-9 on Monday Night Football, the team’s third straight loss.

December 23, 2021 - Full Show

The holidays can be tough to handle. Advice from mental health professionals. Previewing the Bears Seahawks matchup. And a Mexican Catholic tradition celebrated in Buena Park.

How to Deal With Grief, Stress During The Holidays

Holiday music, decorations and commercials say it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of year. But not everyone experiences the holidays as merry and bright.

Spotlight Politics: Chicago Issues Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Amid Surge

A look at the political and economic ramifications of the COVID-19 surge. Our politics team and guest reporters weigh in on that and more.

Local Business Owners React to Proof of Vaccination Requirement

While some business owners say requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination will limit spread of COVID-19, others worry about how it will impact their business – and how patrons will react. 

How to Safely Celebrate Holidays Amid the Latest COVID-19 Surge

Holiday travel and gathering has begun. The Food and Drug Administration authorizes emergency use of Pfizer’s pill to treat COVID-19. A local physician weighs in on that and more.