Illinois parents rally against masks in schools
Parents in suburban Homer Glen are outraged after their school board signed on to Governor JB Pritzker’s mask mandate for all students.
Parents in suburban Homer Glen are outraged after their school board signed on to Governor JB Pritzker’s mask mandate for all students.
US records more than 184,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
Indiana, Wisconsin among 12 states added to Chicago's COVID travel advisory
Chicago health officials added a dozen more states to the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases across the U.S.
Chicago health officials added a dozen more states to the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases across the U.S.
Houston-area COVID patient in need of hospital room, but family says they're told none are available
An Atascocita man battling COVID-19 is having trouble finding a hospital that will accept him as COVID cases continue to rise. He's now on a waiting list for hospitals out of state.
An Atascocita man battling COVID-19 is having trouble finding a hospital that will accept him as COVID cases continue to rise. He's now on a waiting list for hospitals out of state.
Chicago Public Schools to offer free weekly COVID tests for students, staff
Free weekly tests for COVID-19 will be offered to Chicago Public Schools students and staff members when classes resume session.
Free weekly tests for COVID-19 will be offered to Chicago Public Schools students and staff members when classes resume session.
Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
'This virus doesn't care': Mother mourns death of daughter who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine
31-year-old Danielle Stevens's death has prompted her loved ones to get the shot, especially her mother, who has doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
31-year-old Danielle Stevens's death has prompted her loved ones to get the shot, especially her mother, who has doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chances of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccine are slim, study finds
A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.
A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.
Employers charging unvaccinated workers higher health care costs, consultants find
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Fake COVID-19 vaccine cards online worry college officials
Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.
Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.
Lurie Children's Hospital to require COVID-19 vaccine for all employees
Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago announced Monday that its workforce of over 7,500 must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18.
Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago announced Monday that its workforce of over 7,500 must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18.
Georgia couple dies of COVID-19 hours of each other
A Georgia couple died from the coronavirus within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenagers. Their loved ones in Hampton now beg anyone who will listen to get the shot.
A Georgia couple died from the coronavirus within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenagers. Their loved ones in Hampton now beg anyone who will listen to get the shot.
Lake County now considered area of 'high' risk for COVID transmission
Lake County, Illinois is now considered an area of "high" COVID-19 transmission, according to parameters set by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Lake County, Illinois is now considered an area of "high" COVID-19 transmission, according to parameters set by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Over 70 percent of Chicago adults have received at least one COVID vaccination: CDPH
More than 70 percent of Chicago adult have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, health officials announced Monday.
More than 70 percent of Chicago adult have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, health officials announced Monday.
Working remotely exposes downsides of returning to the workplace
Best-selling author Joanne Lipman dishes out tips for people looking to keep working from home even as the pandemic dwindles.
Best-selling author Joanne Lipman dishes out tips for people looking to keep working from home even as the pandemic dwindles.
Lake County now considered area of 'high' COVID transmission risk
According to the CDC, a "high" level of risk means the county is recording 100 or more cases per 100,000 people.
According to the CDC, a "high" level of risk means the county is recording 100 or more cases per 100,000 people.
Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
To shake hands or not? An age-old human gesture now in limbo
As workers return to the office, friends reunite and more church services shift from Zoom to in person, this exact question is befuddling growing numbers of people: to shake or not to shake?
As workers return to the office, friends reunite and more church services shift from Zoom to in person, this exact question is befuddling growing numbers of people: to shake or not to shake?
Fauci believes wave of vaccine mandates could follow full FDA approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
Employers face hiring challenges as many workers hope to stay remote
As some employees are returning to the office for the first time in a while, some say they would rather quit then return to the office full time.
As some employees are returning to the office for the first time in a while, some say they would rather quit then return to the office full time.