Suburban schools turn sports fields into homecoming dance floors for COVID safety
Sports spots are transforming into dance floors as suburban schools plan to hold homecomings anywhere from tennis courts to football fields.
Joliet West homecoming football game canceled due to COVID-19
Joliet West High School's homecoming football game has been cancelled after some players tested positive for COVID-19 and the others were directed to quarantine.
Chicago's top doctor remains confident schools are not major sources of COVID-19 spread
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady addresses COVID-19 exposure in Chicago schools and the latest in the city's fight against the virus.
Chicago Bears urge fans to arrive early for the first home game of the season
The Chicago Bears will play their first home game of the season this weekend. It’s also the first time fans will be allowed in the stands in over a year.
Over 5,000 people exposed to COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools in the first two weeks
CPS initially planned to set up testing for students and staff in all schools district-wide by Sept. 1.
Illinois health officials: No ICU beds available in Region 5 downstate
There was alarming news Tuesday out of southern Illinois, where health officials report all the ICU beds are full.
Chicago suburb looking to extend outdoor dining through winter
The igloos are coming back at the First Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.
Hundreds exposed to COVID-19 at Lane Tech High School
Hundreds of people are believed to have been exposed to the coronavirus at Lane Tech College Prep High School — the largest high school in the city.
St. Charles extends outdoor dining program through winter
The igloos are coming back at the First Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.
St. Charles extends outdoor dining program through winter
The igloos are coming back to the First Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.
Hundreds at Lane Tech, Chicago's largest high school, exposed to COVID-19
Hundreds of people are believed to have been exposed to the coronavirus at Lane Tech College Prep High School — the largest high school in the city.
Hundreds at Lane Tech, Chicago's largest high school, exposed to COVID-19
Hundreds of people are believed to have been exposed to the coronavirus at Lane Tech College Prep High School — the largest high school in the city.
Chicago Travel Advisory: City removes Connecticut, DC from restricted list
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday removed Connecticut and Washington, D.C. from its COVID-19 travel advisory.
QAnon supporter Veronica Wolski dead from COVID-19
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
Parents protest CPS over safety issues
CPS families took to the streets on Monday in frustration over schools' COVID plans and policies.
CPS parents protest in-person learning as COVID cases rise among kids
"Right now, we do know that a lot of parents are sending their kids to school because they feel like they have to and we think a lot of those parents would actually choose to keep their kids home if given the choice."
Waukegan parents demand remote learning amid growing number of COVID-19 infections
Calls for a sick out at a Waukegan elementary school have been set aside after the school superintendent agreed to meet with parents.
Waukegan parents demand e-learning option amid COVID-19 surge
Calls for a "sick out" at a Waukegan elementary school have been set aside after the school superintendent agreed to meet with parents.
Woman who wanted Chicago hospital to treat her COVID-19 with Ivermectin, dies
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
Coronavirus cancels more Illinois high school football games
The number of Illinois schools dealing with coronavirus outbreaks is growing.