Illinois experiencing 'surge' in respiratory viruses: Covid, flu and RSV
Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses are on the rise across Illinois as the holiday season ramps up through the new year.
Preventing the tripledemic: Health officials warn of surge of COVID, RSV and Flu during holidays
Health officials are warning people reuniting with family this holiday season about the proliferance of illnesses spreading this winter.
'Tripledemic': Respiratory illnesses surge across US
Doctors say respiratory illnesses are surging around the country, particularly in young kids.
Chicago woman charged with unemployment, COVID-19 relief fraud: prosecutors
A Chicago woman was accused of small business loan and unemployment benefits fraud following a federal investigation.
Inflation on the decline for 21 straight months ahead of the holidays
The White House says this year's Thanksgiving dinner and holiday travel should cost you less. Grocery inflation is at its lowest level in over two years, but some people just aren't feeling the relief saying money is tight.
Health officials warn of 'Thanksgiving triple threat' as cases rise across the country
COVID, RSV and flu cases are all on the rise as travelers embark on cross-country trips for the holidays.
Illinois sees 17% surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, Chicago averages one death per day
With a record number of travelers expected at Illinois airports this week, experts caution that a lack of caution could worsen the spread.
Illinois sees 17% surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations
With a record number of travelers expected at Illinois airports this week, experts caution that a lack of caution could worsen the spread.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
CDC issues holiday sickness warning
The CDC is warning about sickness around the holidays.
Chicago alderwoman tests positive for COVID-19 for the first time
A Chicago alderwoman says she has tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time.
Chicago alderwoman tests positive for COVID for the first time
A Chicago alderwoman says she has tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time.
CDC expands airport virus surveillance program during holidays
Airports on the West and East coasts are offering surveillance testing in an effort to help the CDC find out what viruses are going around. The tests will cover more than just COVID-19, but also the flu and RSV.
Kankakee County veterans' home reports 30 'mild' cases of COVID-19
A veterans' home in south suburban Kankakee County is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak among its residents and staff.
Health officials urge people to get their flu and COVID booster shots amid low numbers
Health officials are sounding the alarm after seeing less people than normal get their flu and COVID-19 shots.
Economy grows despite higher prices | What this means
A new government report out this week shows the economy is growing at a rate faster than it has been in years. But, it's not necessarily a good thing for many Americans.
American children are not getting new COVID-19 shots
Health officials say COVID-19 is still causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths but Americans are not getting updated vaccines, especially children.
US economy growing at robust rate, new report shows
A new government report out today shows the U.S. economy is growing at a rate faster than it has been in years.
Flu season begins with a call for vaccination from Cook County health officials
Flu season has arrived, and health officials in Cook County are emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19.
Flu season begins with a call for vaccination from local health officials
Flu season has arrived, and health officials in Cook County are emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19.