C.1.2 variant: New coronavirus strain has highest mutation rate yet, study says
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
Jacqueline Jackson returning home after weeks in hospital with COVID-19
Jacqueline Jackson is returning home after spending weeks in the hospital with COVID-19, the family announced Friday.
‘I was terrified’: Zip-tie carrying men confront Arizona principal over COVID-19 policy
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
Coronavirus making for another unusual Labor Day weekend
Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases around the country and warnings from city and state officials to stay put, many people are still getting out of town for Labor Day weekend.
CTA requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID
Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination by the deadline would face discipline, the CTA said.
Oscar De La Hoya hospitalized after contracting coronavirus
The 48-year-old boxer said he was fully vaccinated
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, team President Jed Hoyer test positive for COVID despite being vaccinated
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and team President Jed Hoyer have tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday.
Illinois reports 30,319 new COVID-19 cases, 178 additional deaths this week
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 30,319 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 178 additional deaths since reporting last Friday.
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Algonquin elementary school
A COVID-19 outbreak at an elementary school in Algonquin is the first in McHenry County.
After COVID-19 puts him in ICU, Minnesota man says skipping vaccine is his life's 'biggest regret'
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Chicago target areas with low vaccination rates
As a national debate continues over whether vaccinated Americans need booster shots, the city of Chicago is trying to make it easy to get that first vaccination.
Doctors call for 'immediate end' of Ivermectin as COVID treatment
There are renewed warnings from doctors against taking Ivermectin for COVID-19.
Pop-up vaccine clinics in Chicago target areas with low vaccination rates
The city of Chicago is trying to make it easy for residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Doctors call for immediate end of Ivermectin to treat COVID
There are renewed warnings from doctors against taking Ivermectin for COVID-19.
Anonymous donor helps local family bring mother of 2 back to Texas after she passed away from COVID-19
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
Hundreds of Indiana students back in school after briefly quarantining
Hundreds of Indiana students who were out quarantining are back in school earlier than expected.
Indiana governor loosens school quarantine rules
Hundreds of Indiana students who were out quarantining are back in school earlier than expected.