COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms parents should watch for in kids
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
3 vaccinated US senators test positive for COVID-19
Sens. Roger Wicker, Angus King and John Hickenlooper announced they contracted COVID-19.
Sens. Roger Wicker, Angus King and John Hickenlooper announced they contracted COVID-19.
34 Illinois school districts put on probation for not complying with state's mask mandate
School is just getting started in Illinois and 34 school districts in the state have already been placed on probation for not complying with the state's mask mandate.
School is just getting started in Illinois and 34 school districts in the state have already been placed on probation for not complying with the state's mask mandate.
CTU, CPS still at odds over return to classroom
Teachers are scheduled to return to the classroom next week, but CTU said it still has not reached an agreement with the district on safety standards.
Teachers are scheduled to return to the classroom next week, but CTU said it still has not reached an agreement with the district on safety standards.
Lake Forest teen discovers link between sickle cell trait and COVID-19
Lake Forest Academy teen Joe Hulsizer talks about his breakthrough research that found correlations between higher COVID-19 mortality rates and those with the sickle cell trait.
Lake Forest Academy teen Joe Hulsizer talks about his breakthrough research that found correlations between higher COVID-19 mortality rates and those with the sickle cell trait.
COVID-triggered ADEM disorder leaves girl unable to see, speak
A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19
A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19
What we know about COVID vaccine booster shots
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about booster shots and what the medical community is saying about them
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about booster shots and what the medical community is saying about them
Delta variant looms as children begin to return to school
Dr. Tina Tan from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the powerful delta variant and its impact as children begin to re-enter classrooms this fall.
Dr. Tina Tan from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the powerful delta variant and its impact as children begin to re-enter classrooms this fall.
US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
COVID-19 severity depends on transmission, NIH study suggests
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
Biden announces COVID booster shots for Americans; nursing home staff now required to get vaccine
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
COVID booster shots officially recommended for Americans
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
NIU may go remote if COVID cases climb
Just days before students are set to return to class at Northern Illinois University, faculty and staff there have been told if the on-campus COVID-19 positivity rate hits the 8% mark they will be allowed to teach remotely, union officials said.
Just days before students are set to return to class at Northern Illinois University, faculty and staff there have been told if the on-campus COVID-19 positivity rate hits the 8% mark they will be allowed to teach remotely, union officials said.
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city?s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union?s leader said Wednesday.
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city?s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union?s leader said Wednesday.
Government officially recommends COVID booster shots for Americans
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
Parent assaults teacher over mask, school official says: 'Do not fight mask wars in our schools'
"A parent physically assaulted a teacher by ripping a mask off her face, others yelling at a teacher to take off her mask because they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered," said the superintendent of the school district.
"A parent physically assaulted a teacher by ripping a mask off her face, others yelling at a teacher to take off her mask because they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered," said the superintendent of the school district.
Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city’s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union’s leader said Wednesday.
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city’s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union’s leader said Wednesday.