11 cases of new omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in California
The California Department of Public Health confirmed that there are 11 cases of the new omicron subvariant in the state.
Chicago mom urges vaccination after daughter catches COVID, then comes down with rare illness
'I WAS VERY SCARED': A Chicago mother wants all parents to be aware of the rare illness that struck her daughter weeks after she came down with COVID-19.
Chicago mom urges vaccination after daughter catches COVID, then comes down with rare illness
A Chicago mother wants all parents to be aware of the rare illness that struck her daughter weeks after she came down with COVID-19.
Garfield Park Conservatory's new exhibit features vaccinated teens
The portraits are said to, "Embody the optimism and ambition of Chicago teens who have protected themselves and those around them."
Chicago girl victim of rare COVID-19 illness that's targeting children
A local mother wants all parents to be aware of the rare illness that struck her daughter weeks after she came down with COVID-19.
New exhibit showcases vaccinated teens
A new exhibit at the Garfield Park Conservatory is showcasing teens who have been vaccinated.
Chicago wholesaler left with lots of meat due to omicron
A Chicago meat wholesaler is sitting on $30,000 worth of top shelf meat after the omicron surge took a big bite out of restaurant business over the holidays.
Red wine could reduce chances of COVID-19 infection, U.K. study suggests
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
Chicago Covid-19 Travel Advisory: Every state, territory on list for 4th consecutive week
For the fourth consecutive week, every U.S. state and four territories are on Chicago's Covid-19 Travel Advisory, city health officials announced Tuesday.
Can cannabis compounds be effective in preventing COVID infection?
Craig Henderson, CEO of Extract Labs, talks about new research that shows a popular non-psychoactive cannabis compound could help prevent COVID-19 infections.
Companies worldwide rethinking the normal work week in wake of the pandemic
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. talks about how workplaces are adapting to meet employees' needs and desires in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highland Park village board votes to keep proof of vaccination mandate
The village board of Highland Park decided Monday night to keep in place a mandate that requires people at restaurants, gyms and other venues to be vaccinated.
Pritzker reaches agreement with teachers unions on COVID sick days
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
Bill vetoed, but compromise reached on COVID sick days for teachers
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
Highland Park village board to debate vaccine mandate Monday night
The village board of Highland Park will decide Monday night whether to keep the mandate that requires people at restaurants and gyms to be vaccinated.
It's been exactly two years since the first COVID case was detected in Illinois
On Jan. 24. 2020, coronavirus came to Illinois. It was on that day that COVID was detected in a Chicago resident in her 60s who had returned from Wuhan, China, 11 days earlier.
New Omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in Washington
A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.
US COVID-19 cases dropping despite spikes in some regions, CDC data shows
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
Meat piling up at Chicago restaurants as COVID-worried patrons cancel reservations
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the rise of the omicron variant are impacting the restaurant industry — and in the world of steaks, it’s apparently led to a pile-up of meat as steakhouses cancel orders.
What's next for the Omicron variant in Chicago?
Dr. David Rubin from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia PolicyLab breaks down how the Omicron variant is trending across the Midwest and what to expect in the months ahead.