ICU beds nearing capacity across Illinois as Pritzker issues warning
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
U of I using rapid COVID test as students return to in-person learning
Two big headlines involving the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana this week.
Two big headlines involving the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana this week.
University of Illinois welcomes back students with COVID protocols
Two big headlines involving the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana this week.
Two big headlines involving the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana this week.
Unvaccinated individuals are 29 times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19, CDC says
You are five times more likely to contract COVID-19 if unvaccinated.
You are five times more likely to contract COVID-19 if unvaccinated.
Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
COVID plan at the University of Illinois
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones.
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones.
Running low on hospital beds in suburban Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday warned that if coronavirus numbers continue to rise across the state, he would have to impose "significantly greater mitigations."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday warned that if coronavirus numbers continue to rise across the state, he would have to impose "significantly greater mitigations."
Rev. Jesse Jackson says he's doing 'fairly well' in hospital for COVID
The Rev. Jesse Jackson said Tuesday that he’s feeling “fairly well” and receiving great care at a Chicago hospital after a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson said Tuesday that he’s feeling “fairly well” and receiving great care at a Chicago hospital after a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
Pritzker warns of 'significantly greater mitigations' if COVID numbers keep rising
ANOTHER LOCKDOWN? "I will remind you that if we are not able to bring these numbers down, if hospitals continue to fill, if the hospital beds and ICU get full like they are in Kentucky — that’s just next door to Illinois. If that happens, we’re going to have to impose significantly greater mitigations."
ANOTHER LOCKDOWN? "I will remind you that if we are not able to bring these numbers down, if hospitals continue to fill, if the hospital beds and ICU get full like they are in Kentucky — that’s just next door to Illinois. If that happens, we’re going to have to impose significantly greater mitigations."
COVD numbers rising: Pritzker warns of 'significantly greater mitigations'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker warned on Tuesday that if coronavirus numbers continue to rise across the state, he will have to impose "significantly greater mitigations."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker warned on Tuesday that if coronavirus numbers continue to rise across the state, he will have to impose "significantly greater mitigations."
Daily new COVID-19 cases in US near 230,000, Johns Hopkins says
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Pfizer CEO says COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant likely to emerge
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
Chicago adds 4 states to COVID-19 travel advisory raising total to 43
Chicago health officials on Tuesday added four states to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 43 states and two territories.
Chicago health officials on Tuesday added four states to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 43 states and two territories.
Chicago police union president vows to rally against city vaccine mandate
John Catanzara, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said the union is “100% against any mandate.”
John Catanzara, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said the union is “100% against any mandate.”
Fauci expects vaccine uptick, hopes pandemic control could come in spring 2022
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
South Elgin High School looking for new opponent after football game canceled due to COVID
Mike Jezioro, athletic director at South Elgin High School, talks about the unexpected start to high school football season after their Week One opponent was forced to cancel the game due to COVID-19.
Mike Jezioro, athletic director at South Elgin High School, talks about the unexpected start to high school football season after their Week One opponent was forced to cancel the game due to COVID-19.
Chicago to mandate city employees be vaccinated
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city workers will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city workers will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Masks again required indoors in Cook County
The indoor mask mandate went into effect Monday in Cook County.
The indoor mask mandate went into effect Monday in Cook County.
City workers will 'absolutely' have to be vaccinated, Lightfoot says
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city workers will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city workers will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Masks required in Cook County again
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Dr. Kiran Joshi, Senior Medical Officer and Co-lead of the Cook County Department of Public Health.
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Dr. Kiran Joshi, Senior Medical Officer and Co-lead of the Cook County Department of Public Health.