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.
McDonald's prepares to close dining rooms again
Restaurants in areas with high Delta variant cases are likely to be impacted.
Restaurants in areas with high Delta variant cases are likely to be impacted.
Northwestern study sheds light on long-term effectiveness of vaccines
Professor Thomas McDade, director of the Northwestern University Lab for Human Biology Research, expounds on their recent findings regarding COVID-19 vaccines and the Delta variant.
Professor Thomas McDade, director of the Northwestern University Lab for Human Biology Research, expounds on their recent findings regarding COVID-19 vaccines and the Delta variant.
Pandemic causing supply chain shortages across the globe
Kevin Williamson from RJW Logistics Group breaks down how the pandemic is hampering the supply chain for even the most common items.
Kevin Williamson from RJW Logistics Group breaks down how the pandemic is hampering the supply chain for even the most common items.
Anti-parasite drug for animals ivermectin flying off store shelves as COVID spikes
The drug has been reportedly flying off stores shelves in multiple states even though it has not been approved for treating or preventing COVID-19 in humans.
The drug has been reportedly flying off stores shelves in multiple states even though it has not been approved for treating or preventing COVID-19 in humans.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
Chicago Public Schools students return to classrooms on Monday
“I’ll do a lot of praying to have God protect us in the morning," said one mom, noting that her kids will be wearing masks.
“I’ll do a lot of praying to have God protect us in the morning," said one mom, noting that her kids will be wearing masks.
90 school bus drivers who don't want vaccines quit, CPS offering $1,000 to students without rides
The district's answer? To pay students to find their own way: $1,000 for the first two weeks of school and $500 a month after that.
The district's answer? To pay students to find their own way: $1,000 for the first two weeks of school and $500 a month after that.
Bills' Isaiah McKenzie gets vaccinated days after NFL fines him almost $15K for violating mask policy
Buffalo Bills' Isaiah McKenzie was fined $14,6500 for violating the league’s mask policy while in a team facility.
Buffalo Bills' Isaiah McKenzie was fined $14,6500 for violating the league’s mask policy while in a team facility.
30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
Cook County judge strips mother of parental rights because she is not vaccinated
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
2 men die in Japan after receiving doses of suspended Moderna vaccines
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.