Coronavirus in Chicago

The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from “Low" to “Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.

Some Chicago-area hospitals and health facilities are reinstating masking requirements as respiratory infections rise.

You likely haven’t worn one for quite a while. State health officials are urging medical facilities to consider bringing back mask recommendations.

State health officials are recommending a return to masking in healthcare settings.

Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses are on the rise across Illinois as the holiday season ramps up through the new year.

With a record number of travelers expected at Illinois airports this week, experts caution that a lack of caution could worsen the spread.

A veterans' home in south suburban Kankakee County is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak among its residents and staff.

Flu season has arrived, and health officials in Cook County are emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19.

Get the shot: that's the recommendation from local and federal officials as COVID hospitalizations increase.

The Chicago Department of Public Health says the vaccines are free, regardless of whether individuals have insurance coverage or not.