220 pediatric hospitals plead for help from federal government amid COVID-19 surge
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) says more than 220 pediatric hospitals are struggling to contend with the recent wave of child patients infected with COVID-19.
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) says more than 220 pediatric hospitals are struggling to contend with the recent wave of child patients infected with COVID-19.
13-year-old Floyd County student dies from COVID-19, coroner says
A 13-year-old Coosa High School student who had been battling COVID-19 since last week died Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.
A 13-year-old Coosa High School student who had been battling COVID-19 since last week died Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.
Joe Rogan says he's contracted COVID-19, is treating it with ivermectin
Joe Rogan has announces he's caught COVID. He says he's treating it with ivermectin.
Joe Rogan has announces he's caught COVID. He says he's treating it with ivermectin.
Oak Lawn woman charged with using fake vaccine card to travel to Hawaii
Hawaiian authorities became suspicious when they noticed "Moderna" on the vaccine card was spelled wrong. It was spelled "Maderna," court documents allege.
Hawaiian authorities became suspicious when they noticed "Moderna" on the vaccine card was spelled wrong. It was spelled "Maderna," court documents allege.
Chicago's travel advisory expands ahead of Labor Day weekend travel
Chicago health officials want you to pay attention to the travel advisory as COVID cases rise all over the country.
Chicago health officials want you to pay attention to the travel advisory as COVID cases rise all over the country.
At least 15 Chicago area hospitals over 90% capacity in August, federal data shows
In Chicago and the suburbs, at least 15 hospitals were packed with patients and reporting more than 90% of the beds were taken. One hospital, Silver Cross in New Lenox, was at 100% capacity.
In Chicago and the suburbs, at least 15 hospitals were packed with patients and reporting more than 90% of the beds were taken. One hospital, Silver Cross in New Lenox, was at 100% capacity.
CDC: 180 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois church events that didn’t require vaccines or masks
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
Unvaccinated against COVID-19? Delay travel this Labor Day weekend: CDC
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Chicago's travel advisory expands ahead of Labor Day weekend
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Dad still pushing for court to ban unvaccinated mom from seeing their son, judge recuses himself
On Tuesday, the father told FOX 32 Chicago that he still wants Firlit banned from seeing the boy. He cited her unwillingness to get vaccinated, along with her behavior in court, as reasons for his request.
On Tuesday, the father told FOX 32 Chicago that he still wants Firlit banned from seeing the boy. He cited her unwillingness to get vaccinated, along with her behavior in court, as reasons for his request.
More than 700 students, staff quarantined in Crown Point
More than 700 students and staff in Northwest Indiana were put into quarantine last week because 47 students and 3 staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
More than 700 students and staff in Northwest Indiana were put into quarantine last week because 47 students and 3 staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Ohio hospital ordered to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin despite FDA warning
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.
CDC sees ‘rapid increase’ of severe illnesses from ivermectin use for COVID-19
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
Chicago Travel Advisory: All US states, except Vermont, now on city's 'high-risk' list
Chicago health officials on Tuesday added five states, the District of Columbia and Guam to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 48 states and four territories.
Chicago health officials on Tuesday added five states, the District of Columbia and Guam to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 48 states and four territories.
Dozens attend rally against Advocate Aurora's hospital employee vaccine mandate
A flyer for the rally says: "We are being threatened with termination if we do not comply with getting the experimental covid-19 vaccine. This goes against a basic human right to refuse medication or treatment." The rally was promoted by congressional candidate Catalina Lauf, who is running against Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ottawa).
A flyer for the rally says: "We are being threatened with termination if we do not comply with getting the experimental covid-19 vaccine. This goes against a basic human right to refuse medication or treatment." The rally was promoted by congressional candidate Catalina Lauf, who is running against Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ottawa).
700+ Crown Point students put into quarantine; school district now requiring masks
Students in Crown Point were initially allowed to decide whether they wanted to wear a mask or not. But starting Wednesday, the school district has mandated masks be worn by everyone.
Students in Crown Point were initially allowed to decide whether they wanted to wear a mask or not. But starting Wednesday, the school district has mandated masks be worn by everyone.
Hundreds of Chicago students still without rides to school due to bus driver shortage
Tuesday is the second day of the school year and Chicago Public Schools families are dealing with a school bus driver shortage.
Tuesday is the second day of the school year and Chicago Public Schools families are dealing with a school bus driver shortage.
Pandemic exacerbating opioid abuse, overdoses
Dr. Tom Britton, president and CEO of Gateway Foundation, talks about how the pandemic has worsened the opioid crisis.
Dr. Tom Britton, president and CEO of Gateway Foundation, talks about how the pandemic has worsened the opioid crisis.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Jacqueline Jackson, wife of Rev. Jesse Jackson, out of ICU for COVID
The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s wife has been moved from intensive care back into a regular room at the Chicago hospital where she’s being treated for COVID-19, her family said in a statement Monday.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s wife has been moved from intensive care back into a regular room at the Chicago hospital where she’s being treated for COVID-19, her family said in a statement Monday.