Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Delta variant poses dangerous risk to unvaccinated Illinoisans
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike talks about the state's ongoing fight against COVID-19 and the push for more vaccinations.
Broadway in Chicago to require all audience and staff to wear masks, and may require vaccinations
Broadway in Chicago said that since theaters will be operating at full capacity, everyone will be masked. There is also the possibility that audience members 12 and up will have to prove they are vaccinated, depending on public health requirements. Broadway in New York City has announced that vaccinations will be required.
Infectious disease expert on potential Lollapalooza case surge: 'It would not be surprising'
Dr. Tina Tan, infectious disease expect at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, talks about her concerns with the massive crowds at Lollapalooza.
Diving into the murky depths of COVID disinformation
Imran Ahmed, CEDO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, talks about their list of the "Disinformation Dozen" and the ways people manipulate messaging to spread fear and untruths.
Chicago's top doctor on rising COVID cases: 'No goal of shutting down but we do need to be careful'
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the potential of a post-Lollapalooza case surge and the city's latest vaccination efforts.
Kane, Lake counties now under 'substantial' risk of COVID-19 transmission
Kane and Lake counties are now under a "substantial" risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Chicago officials vow to stay open as Lollapalooza cleanup gets underway
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
Chicago officials say 'no plans' for COVID-related closures
Chicago’s public health director Dr. Allison Arwady and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are once again urging residents to “mask up and vax up”.
Chicago officials say ‘no plans’ for COVID-related closures, Pritzker skips Lollapalooza due to rise in cases
Chicago’s top doctor said Sunday that there are no current plans for again imposing pandemic-related restrictions, despite a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Lori Lightfoot, Arwady say ‘no plans’ for COVID-related closures in Chicago
Chicago’s top doctor said Sunday that there are no current plans for again imposing pandemic-related restrictions, despite a spike in COVID-19 cases.
These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get their COVID-19 shots amid rising cases of the delta variant of the novel coronavirus and low vaccination rates across the country.
Federal officials give UIC $6M to test COVID-19 treatment
The University of Illinois Chicago has received $6 million from the federal government to test a potential drug to treat COVID-19.
As delta variant surges, Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead
The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.
Doctor says correct precautions are being taken to avoid turning Lollapalooza into 'super spreader'
“I think the rates are gonna go up, not sure it's connected to Lollapalooza, because the Delta variant is out there," said Dr. Vishnu Chundi of Chicago Medical Society. "Masking indoors is what you need to do.”
Florida reports record 21,638 new COVID cases, highest one-day total since start of pandemic
Florida now accounts for about 20 percent of all new COVID cases in the United States. The spike has prompted Disney World to require all employees to be fully vaccinated.
CDC: Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases
Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic.
Chicago offering vaccinations at CTA stops, schools, churches and food pantries
If you can't get out of the house (or don't want to), Chicago vaccine providers will come to you. Anyone getting vaccinated at home will get a $25 Visa gift card.
Two American travelers to Canada fined $16,000 each for fake vaccination documents
Canadian officials have charged two American travelers and fined them 20,000 Canadian dollars each - around $16,000 USD - for providing fake COVID-19 vaccination documents.
Unvaccinated US swimmer Michael Andrew goes maskless with reporters
Swimmer Michael Andrew, who is already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes Friday after swimming his final.