2 US Navy members have died from COVID-19 in past week
Navy officials declined to say whether either of the two members who died over the past week from COVID-19 had been vaccinated
Navy officials declined to say whether either of the two members who died over the past week from COVID-19 had been vaccinated
Breakthrough COVID cases: 169 fully vaccinated dead, 644 hospitalized in Illinois
More than 100 fully vaccinated people have died and 644 fully vaccinated people have been hospitalized due to COVID-19 in breakthrough cases, Illinois health officials said.
More than 100 fully vaccinated people have died and 644 fully vaccinated people have been hospitalized due to COVID-19 in breakthrough cases, Illinois health officials said.
Delta variant viral load 1,000 times higher than original coronavirus strain
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
Pritzker encourages everyone to mask up, vaccinated or not
Gov. Pritzker is encouraging everyone to mask up, whether or not they are vaccinated.
Gov. Pritzker is encouraging everyone to mask up, whether or not they are vaccinated.
CDC recommends all mask up, possible October peak
Gov. Pritzker is encouraging everyone to mask up, whether or not they are vaccinated.
Gov. Pritzker is encouraging everyone to mask up, whether or not they are vaccinated.
US records more than 70,000 new daily COVID-19 cases, 462 deaths
The delta variant has fueled a surge of COVID-19 infections across the United States, and new projections show no signs of the hyper-contagious variant showing down.
The delta variant has fueled a surge of COVID-19 infections across the United States, and new projections show no signs of the hyper-contagious variant showing down.
Will County sees 'substantial' risk for virus transmission as cases surge
COVID cases are rising in Will County and Illinois officials are advising residents to wear a mask indoors in high-transmission areas.
COVID cases are rising in Will County and Illinois officials are advising residents to wear a mask indoors in high-transmission areas.
DePaul University requiring COVID vaccines for faculty and staff
DePaul University is requiring all faculty and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
DePaul University is requiring all faculty and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tokyo's daily COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 in day for 1st time
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
Chicago's top doctor warns new COVID cases could break out from Lollapalooza
Thousands of people will be flying into Chicago from all over the country for Lollapalooza, and even though the Windy City is not considered a COVID hotspot right now, fans may be coming from areas rampant with the delta variant.
Thousands of people will be flying into Chicago from all over the country for Lollapalooza, and even though the Windy City is not considered a COVID hotspot right now, fans may be coming from areas rampant with the delta variant.
Chicago offers new vaccine incentives, expands in-home vaccinations amid nationwide uptick
$25 Visa gift cards will be offered to everyone who gets vaccinated at home.
$25 Visa gift cards will be offered to everyone who gets vaccinated at home.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates: Can employers require workers to get the shot?
Employers are beginning to put COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention.
Employers are beginning to put COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention.
Illinois adopts new CDC guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) adopted new CDC mask guidelines on Tuesday for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) adopted new CDC mask guidelines on Tuesday for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
COVID-19 delta variant surge: How to tell if you’re in high-risk area
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.
New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
Chicago adds 9 states to COVID-19 travel advisory amid nationwide uptick
Chicago health officials added nine more states to the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases across the U.S.
Chicago health officials added nine more states to the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases across the U.S.
Gary school district holds back-to-school registration fair
A back-to-school registration fair starts at the West Side Leadership Academy for parents to sign up their kids up, get haircuts, enjoy free music and uniform giveaways.
A back-to-school registration fair starts at the West Side Leadership Academy for parents to sign up their kids up, get haircuts, enjoy free music and uniform giveaways.
Concerns over Lollapalooza as COVID cases rise
There are concerns about the safety of Lollapalooza as Chicago sees a rise in COVID-19 cases.
There are concerns about the safety of Lollapalooza as Chicago sees a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Lightfoot on return of mask mandates: 'everything's on the table'
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot continues to implore more people to get vaccinated. "We'll bring it to your house. We'll come to your place of business. Whatever it takes, we want people to get vaccinated," she said.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot continues to implore more people to get vaccinated. "We'll bring it to your house. We'll come to your place of business. Whatever it takes, we want people to get vaccinated," she said.
Lousiana Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife have COVID-19 again
Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife were infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult.
Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife were infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult.