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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hundreds of Indiana students who were out quarantining are back in school earlier than expected.
Health officials warn against using Ivermectin
Famous podcaster and comedian, Joe Rogan, said he contracted COVID-19 and is using Ivermectin to help treat it. Health officials, however, are warning against using it.
Famous podcaster and comedian, Joe Rogan, said he contracted COVID-19 and is using Ivermectin to help treat it. Health officials, however, are warning against using it.
Data shows Florida’s latest COVID surge is the deadliest yet
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
Rev. Jesse Jackson remains in rehab facility, wife now breathing on her own following COVID diagnosis
Rev. Jesse Jackson remains at a rehab facility and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson, is now out of the ICU and breathing on her own following their COVID-19 diagnosis last month, their family announced Thursday.
Rev. Jesse Jackson remains at a rehab facility and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson, is now out of the ICU and breathing on her own following their COVID-19 diagnosis last month, their family announced Thursday.
Costco brings back item limits in some stores amid COVID-19 surge
Costco appears to be reinstating purchase limits on some items as the U.S. is again inundated with a devastating wave of COVID-19 cases.
Costco appears to be reinstating purchase limits on some items as the U.S. is again inundated with a devastating wave of COVID-19 cases.
United Center to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for all events
The United Center announced Thursday that it will require all event attendees to be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
The United Center announced Thursday that it will require all event attendees to be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Doctor stresses caution ahead of travel-heavy Labor Day weekend
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
COVID-19 surge leaves US hospitals with oxygen shortages
The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators.
The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators.
Fully-vaccinated leukemia patient dies from COVID-19 after letting guard down
An Apollo Beach father living with leukemia died from COVID-19 last week despite being fully vaccinated, and his son said he hopes his dad’s situation motivates others with health conditions to rethink their risk.
An Apollo Beach father living with leukemia died from COVID-19 last week despite being fully vaccinated, and his son said he hopes his dad’s situation motivates others with health conditions to rethink their risk.
COVID-19 ‘mu’ strain: WHO tracks latest ‘variant of interest’
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.