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.
Crowds flock to Northalsted Market Days despite heat
It was thousands of people, lots of food and the freedom to be your authentic self. Northalsted Market Days is back this year with many people saying it’s stronger than ever.
It was thousands of people, lots of food and the freedom to be your authentic self. Northalsted Market Days is back this year with many people saying it’s stronger than ever.
Dave Matthews Band concertgoers pack Northerly Island amid rising COVID numbers
It was an evening of relentless joy for Dave Matthews Band lovers featuring a full concert without vaccination, PCR test or mask enforcement.
It was an evening of relentless joy for Dave Matthews Band lovers featuring a full concert without vaccination, PCR test or mask enforcement.
DuPage County seeing high level of COVID-19 transmission
DuPage County is now seeing a high level of COVID-19 transmission, health officials announced Friday.
DuPage County is now seeing a high level of COVID-19 transmission, health officials announced Friday.
Illinois State Fair attendees, vaccinated or not, required to wear masks in public indoor settings
Illinois State Fair attendees will be required to wear masks in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, due to the fairgrounds being located in an area that is seeing high transmission rates of COVID-19.
Illinois State Fair attendees will be required to wear masks in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, due to the fairgrounds being located in an area that is seeing high transmission rates of COVID-19.
Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
'I truly regret not getting the vaccine': COVID-19 patient urges people to get vaccinated
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
Chicago area music festivals, concert venues cope with COVID
The spiking COVID cases are leaving many places in tight spots, including music festivals and events.
The spiking COVID cases are leaving many places in tight spots, including music festivals and events.
Chicago house music DJ Paul Johnson dies of COVID-19 at 50
Paul Johnson, a Chicago house music disc jockey and producer who scored a hit with his 1999 track “Get Get Down,” has died from complications of COVID-19. He was 50.
Paul Johnson, a Chicago house music disc jockey and producer who scored a hit with his 1999 track “Get Get Down,” has died from complications of COVID-19. He was 50.
More businesses requiring employees to get the COVID vaccine
New vaccine rules are putting human resources and managers in a tight spot.
New vaccine rules are putting human resources and managers in a tight spot.
11-month old with COVID-19 flown to Temple due to 'lack of bed space' in Houston hospitals
An infant was airlifted to another hospital outside of Houston after officials with the Harris County Health system say there was "a lack of bed space" in Houston.
An infant was airlifted to another hospital outside of Houston after officials with the Harris County Health system say there was "a lack of bed space" in Houston.
Illinois reports 16,742 coronavirus cases, 64 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 16,742 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 64 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 16,742 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 64 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
July jobs report: US adds 943K jobs, unemployment rate drops to 5.4%
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.