Illinois reports 24,682 coronavirus cases, 126 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 24,682 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 126 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 24,682 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 126 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
COVID-19 hospitalizations of people under 50 reach highest levels to date, CDC data shows
Hospitalization rates are climbing among all age groups, but none more than those younger than 50 — especially children.
Hospitalization rates are climbing among all age groups, but none more than those younger than 50 — especially children.
‘Kill Bill’ star Sonny Chiba dies at 82 from COVID-19
Chiba was known for many roles, including “Kill Bill” and “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” and inspired many action filmmakers and actors including Quentin Tarantino and Keanu Reeves.
Chiba was known for many roles, including “Kill Bill” and “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” and inspired many action filmmakers and actors including Quentin Tarantino and Keanu Reeves.
Too much screen time can directly impact eye health
During the pandemic, many people spent a lot of time in front of their computers and other devices. This can have a direct impact on vision.
During the pandemic, many people spent a lot of time in front of their computers and other devices. This can have a direct impact on vision.
Tuition insurance available for college students
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and schooling, tuition insurance could be a good option for students.
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and schooling, tuition insurance could be a good option for students.
Cupich: Religious vaccine exemptions go against church
Cardinal Cupich said this week instructed priests this week not to vaccine exemptions.
Cardinal Cupich said this week instructed priests this week not to vaccine exemptions.
Chicago indoor mask mandate takes effect Friday
In Chicago, all people, vaccinated or not, will have to wear a mask indoors starting Friday.
In Chicago, all people, vaccinated or not, will have to wear a mask indoors starting Friday.
Masks required indoors starting Friday in Chicago
Everyone will be required to wear a mask in any indoor public place in the city of Chicago starting Friday.
Everyone will be required to wear a mask in any indoor public place in the city of Chicago starting Friday.
Parent gives Nazi salute during debate about masks in classrooms at Birmingham school board meeting
A parent rendered a Nazi salute during a debate about students wearing masks at a Birmingham School Board meeting.
A parent rendered a Nazi salute during a debate about students wearing masks at a Birmingham School Board meeting.
Chicago indoor mask mandate goes into effect Friday
Everyone will be required to wear a mask in any indoor public place in the city of Chicago starting Friday.
Everyone will be required to wear a mask in any indoor public place in the city of Chicago starting Friday.
Can you collect unemployment if you are fired for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
Many employers are requiring that workers get vaccinated. If you don't get the COVID-19 vaccine and are fired, can you still collect unemployment?
Many employers are requiring that workers get vaccinated. If you don't get the COVID-19 vaccine and are fired, can you still collect unemployment?
Chicago mask mandate indoors begins Friday
The city of Chicago will require everyone indoors, vaccinated or not, to wear masks starting Friday.
The city of Chicago will require everyone indoors, vaccinated or not, to wear masks starting Friday.
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.