Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session

Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.

Delta variant poses dangerous risk to unvaccinated Illinoisans
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Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike talks about the state's ongoing fight against COVID-19 and the push for more vaccinations.

Broadway in Chicago to require all audience and staff to wear masks, and may require vaccinations

Broadway in Chicago said that since theaters will be operating at full capacity, everyone will be masked. There is also the possibility that audience members 12 and up will have to prove they are vaccinated, depending on public health requirements. Broadway in New York City has announced that vaccinations will be required.

Diving into the murky depths of COVID disinformation
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Imran Ahmed, CEDO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, talks about their list of the "Disinformation Dozen" and the ways people manipulate messaging to spread fear and untruths.

Chicago officials say 'no plans' for COVID-related closures
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Chicago?s public health director Dr. Allison Arwady and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are once again urging residents to ?mask up and vax up?.

Lori Lightfoot, Arwady say ?no plans? for COVID-related closures in Chicago
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Chicago?s top doctor said Sunday that there are no current plans for again imposing pandemic-related restrictions, despite a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Federal officials give UIC $6M to test COVID-19 treatment

The University of Illinois Chicago has received $6 million from the federal government to test a potential drug to treat COVID-19.

As delta variant surges, Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead

The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.

Doctor says correct precautions are being taken to avoid turning Lollapalooza into 'super spreader'

“I think the rates are gonna go up, not sure it's connected to Lollapalooza, because the Delta variant is out there," said Dr. Vishnu Chundi of Chicago Medical Society. "Masking indoors is what you need to do.”

CDC: Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases

Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic. 

Chicago offering vaccinations at CTA stops, schools, churches and food pantries

If you can't get out of the house (or don't want to), Chicago vaccine providers will come to you. Anyone getting vaccinated at home will get a $25 Visa gift card.

Two American travelers to Canada fined $16,000 each for fake vaccination documents

Canadian officials have charged two American travelers and fined them 20,000 Canadian dollars each - around $16,000 USD - for providing fake COVID-19 vaccination documents.

Unvaccinated US swimmer Michael Andrew goes maskless with reporters

Swimmer Michael Andrew, who is already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes Friday after swimming his final.