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.
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.




















