Elmhurst school loses state recognition after mask decision
A suburban school is in trouble after suggesting that it will make masks optional this fall.
A suburban school is in trouble after suggesting that it will make masks optional this fall.
No staffed pediatric ICU beds left in North Texas region, hospital official says
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
Carol Stream nursing home sees uptick in COVID cases
Nearly four dozen residents at a suburban nursing home have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent weeks.
Nearly four dozen residents at a suburban nursing home have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent weeks.
Pitchfork Music Festival lays out COVID safety guidelines
COVID safety guidelines have been updated for the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago.
COVID safety guidelines have been updated for the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago.
COVID-19 booster for immunocompromised to be approved 'imminently,' Fauci says
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Pandemic widens literacy gap for students
Susan Lambert from Amplify talks about the disparate impact that the pandemic had on the literacy rates for Black and Hispanic students.
Susan Lambert from Amplify talks about the disparate impact that the pandemic had on the literacy rates for Black and Hispanic students.
Emergency room staff feeling strain of COVID-19 cases due to surging delta variant
Dr. Scott Samlan from NW Indiana ER & Hospital talks about the sharp rise of COVID-19 cases they've been treating and the strain it is putting on healthcare workers.
Dr. Scott Samlan from NW Indiana ER & Hospital talks about the sharp rise of COVID-19 cases they've been treating and the strain it is putting on healthcare workers.
US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
What can future Chicago festivals learn from Lollapalooza?
Dr. Taylor Heald-Sargent from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the inherent risk of holding massive festivals and gatherings in Chicago during the pandemic.
Dr. Taylor Heald-Sargent from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the inherent risk of holding massive festivals and gatherings in Chicago during the pandemic.
Chicago health officials to evaluate COVID aftermath 2 weeks after hosting Lollapalooza
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Chicago woman urges expectant mothers to get vaccinated after being hospitalized with COVID during pregnancy
"They literally asked my mom and my husband, if it came down to it, who do you want us to save? Do you want us to focus on Kntrice or do you want us to focus on saving the baby?" said Kntrice Coleman.
"They literally asked my mom and my husband, if it came down to it, who do you want us to save? Do you want us to focus on Kntrice or do you want us to focus on saving the baby?" said Kntrice Coleman.
Chicago parents want remote learning option for students as COVID cases surge
As COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations increase for children across the country, Chicago Public School parents are calling on the district to provide a remote learning option.
As COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations increase for children across the country, Chicago Public School parents are calling on the district to provide a remote learning option.
New mom encourages pregnant woman to get vaccinated after COVID experience
A Chicago woman who was diagnosed with COVID-19 while she was pregnant has a message for expectant mothers.�
A Chicago woman who was diagnosed with COVID-19 while she was pregnant has a message for expectant mothers.�
CPS parents want remote learning option
As COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations increase for children across the country, Chicago Public School parents are calling on the district to provide a remote learning option.
As COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations increase for children across the country, Chicago Public School parents are calling on the district to provide a remote learning option.
Pritzker announces small business grants to help recover from pandemic
Illinois small businesses are getting an extra hand.
Illinois small businesses are getting an extra hand.
Kane County reaches “high” rate of COVID-19 transmission as Delta variant surges
Another Illinois county is now considered among the CDC's list of communities with a "high" rate of COVID-19 transmission, due in large part to a surge of the highly contagious Delta variant.
Another Illinois county is now considered among the CDC's list of communities with a "high" rate of COVID-19 transmission, due in large part to a surge of the highly contagious Delta variant.
Las Vegas officers escort boy to school after his dad died of COVID-19
Las Vegas officers escorted a fourth grader to his first day of school just months after his dad, a fellow officer, died of COVID-19.
Las Vegas officers escorted a fourth grader to his first day of school just months after his dad, a fellow officer, died of COVID-19.
Overwhelmed hospitals face nurse shortages amid US COVID-19 surge
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
New mom urges expectant mothers to get vaccine after harrowing COVID-19 experience
Kntrice Coleman talks about her experience contracting COVID-19 while pregnant and urges those expecting to get the vaccine.
Kntrice Coleman talks about her experience contracting COVID-19 while pregnant and urges those expecting to get the vaccine.
Masks in schools debate intensifies ahead of school year
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the science behind masks in schools.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the science behind masks in schools.