'There are no beds left': Louisiana hospital says state in 'darkest days' of pandemic
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
Suburban vaccination clinic offering free Six Flags tickets
Free tickets to Six Flags Great America will be offered at a vaccination clinic this weekend.
Free tickets to Six Flags Great America will be offered at a vaccination clinic this weekend.
Health officials warn of more possible COVID variants
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
Researchers warn of more possible COVID-19 variants
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
Bears TE Jimmy Graham frustrated over league's proposed COVID testing policy
"IT'S ABSOLUTELY INSANE": A Chicago Bear has beef with the league's proposed COVID-19 testing policy.
"IT'S ABSOLUTELY INSANE": A Chicago Bear has beef with the league's proposed COVID-19 testing policy.
California mandates vaccines for all health care workers by Sept. 30
California Department of Public Health announced all workers in health care settings must be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.
California Department of Public Health announced all workers in health care settings must be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.
Delta plus variant: What it is and how it differs from other coronavirus strains
Everything you should know about the new delta plus variant and how it differs from previous mutations.
Everything you should know about the new delta plus variant and how it differs from previous mutations.
Delta variant accounts for 93% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC estimates
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
School mask mandate polarizes Arlington Heights residents
Gov. JB Pritzker’s mask mandate has become a hot topic in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s mask mandate has become a hot topic in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
What to make of the delta variant's rapid spread
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago dishes out takeaways from the latest COVID-19 and vaccine news.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago dishes out takeaways from the latest COVID-19 and vaccine news.
COVID-19 Delta variant symptoms: What we know and what to look for
Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about the Delta variant, its symptoms, characteristics and other things to watch for.
Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about the Delta variant, its symptoms, characteristics and other things to watch for.
US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
What parents need to know about masks and vaccines as kids return to school
Dr. Lee Savio Beers, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, talks about navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as the new school year approaches.
Dr. Lee Savio Beers, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, talks about navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as the new school year approaches.
Republicans push back against Pritzker's mask mandate
"Parents, teachers and elected school board members should be making this decisions at a local level," said Republican State Senator and candidate for governor Darren Bailey.
"Parents, teachers and elected school board members should be making this decisions at a local level," said Republican State Senator and candidate for governor Darren Bailey.
'You didn't care for Lollapalooza': Critics hit Pritzker after mask mandate for Illinois schools
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Wednesday that students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade will have to wear masks this fall, regardless of vaccination status. He also said masks will be needed in other areas of the state.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Wednesday that students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade will have to wear masks this fall, regardless of vaccination status. He also said masks will be needed in other areas of the state.
Secretary of Defense Austin to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all active duty military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
With 500 COVID cases linked to Bucks 'Deer District' party, doctors worry about Lollapalooza
"We should be concerned," said Dr. Shikha Jain of the University of Illinois. “People were close together, they were partying, they were yelling, they were screaming.”
"We should be concerned," said Dr. Shikha Jain of the University of Illinois. “People were close together, they were partying, they were yelling, they were screaming.”
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis pleads for communities of color to get vaccinated
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is pushing for communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is pushing for communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
'You didn't care for Lollapalooza': Critics hit Pritzker after mask mandate for schools
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Wednesday that students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade will have to wear masks this fall, regardless of vaccination status. He also said masks will be needed in other areas of the state.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Wednesday that students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade will have to wear masks this fall, regardless of vaccination status. He also said masks will be needed in other areas of the state.
Pritzker requiring masks in Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that masks must be worn in schools across Illinois this fall.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that masks must be worn in schools across Illinois this fall.