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.

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.

Doctor stresses caution ahead of travel-heavy Labor Day weekend
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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.

COVID-19 surge leaves US hospitals with oxygen shortages

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

More than 700 students, staff quarantined in Crown Point
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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.