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.
Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum among many Chicago attractions once again requiring masks
Chicago's museums are now requiring everyone over the age of 2 to wear a mask, whether they are vaccinated or not.
Chicago's museums are now requiring everyone over the age of 2 to wear a mask, whether they are vaccinated or not.
COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
Cook County reaches grim milestone, 11K deaths from COVID-19
The Cook County medical examiner's office announced 11,000 deaths due to the coronavirus since the pandemic began last year.
The Cook County medical examiner's office announced 11,000 deaths due to the coronavirus since the pandemic began last year.
Advocate Aurora Health requiring all 75,000 employees in Illinois and Wisconsin to get vaccinated
Advocate Aurora says that all 75,000 employees, even those who work remotely and those who do not interact with patients, must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15.
Advocate Aurora says that all 75,000 employees, even those who work remotely and those who do not interact with patients, must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15.
Naperville schools to require masks in policy reversal
With the start of school just a couple weeks away, some suburban school districts are making a last-minute change regarding mask mandates.
With the start of school just a couple weeks away, some suburban school districts are making a last-minute change regarding mask mandates.
The importance of returning to the doctor after a year ravaged by the pandemic
Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones from the American Heart Association elaborates on the importance of rescheduling doctors visits that were obstructed by the pandemic.
Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones from the American Heart Association elaborates on the importance of rescheduling doctors visits that were obstructed by the pandemic.
Aurora requiring masks inside city buildings
The city of Aurora announced Wednesday that masks will be required in all city buildings due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
The city of Aurora announced Wednesday that masks will be required in all city buildings due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Can employers legally require you to get vaccinated?
Brian Weinthal, attorney at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella P.C., talks about a myriad of legal issues surrounding employers requiring workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Brian Weinthal, attorney at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella P.C., talks about a myriad of legal issues surrounding employers requiring workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Suburban schools reverse mask decisions as cases surge
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
Will eligible students be required to get the COVID vaccine?
"180 million [Americans have been vaccinated.] How many more do you want to see before you're convinced that the vaccine is safe?" Novak said.
"180 million [Americans have been vaccinated.] How many more do you want to see before you're convinced that the vaccine is safe?" Novak said.
Some Chicago bars, restaurants requiring proof of vaccination
Before you can grab a drink at Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville, you'll be greeted by someone ready to check your ID...and vaccination status.
Before you can grab a drink at Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville, you'll be greeted by someone ready to check your ID...and vaccination status.
CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.