'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.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
'This is a tragedy': Biden pleads for Americans to get vaccinated
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
UK scientists say variant that can evade COVID-19 vaccines ‘almost certain’
Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.
Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.
More Chicago businesses requiring customers to be vaccinated
Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville started only letting in customers who have proof of vaccination on Tuesday. They have a person at the door to check. Acceptable forms include your actual vaccine card, a copy or a picture of it, or a record on a medical app.
Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville started only letting in customers who have proof of vaccination on Tuesday. They have a person at the door to check. Acceptable forms include your actual vaccine card, a copy or a picture of it, or a record on a medical app.
Naperville requiring all visitors to city buildings to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status
People at Naperville city buildings or District 203 School District buildings have to wear masks while indoors.
People at Naperville city buildings or District 203 School District buildings have to wear masks while indoors.
Cook County offering free rides to vaccination sites
You can now get free rides to COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Cook County.
You can now get free rides to COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Cook County.