COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Face coverings required at all Illinois state facilities regardless of vaccination status
Face coverings will now be required in all Illinois state facilities for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
Face coverings will now be required in all Illinois state facilities for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
Lollapalooza requires vaccine card or negative COVID test
Lollapalooza kicked off Thursday and is requiring a physical vaccination card or negative COVID-19 test to enter the festival.
Lollapalooza kicked off Thursday and is requiring a physical vaccination card or negative COVID-19 test to enter the festival.
CDC: Cook County showing 'substantial' transmission of COVID-19, masks recommended indoors
The CDC is now recommending that everyone in Cook County wear a mask indoors, even if you are vaccinated.
The CDC is now recommending that everyone in Cook County wear a mask indoors, even if you are vaccinated.
Cook County showing 'substantial' transmission of COVID-19
The CDC is now recommending that everyone in Cook County wear a mask indoors, even if you are vaccinated.
The CDC is now recommending that everyone in Cook County wear a mask indoors, even if you are vaccinated.
US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Cook County Health adopts CDC's guidance on universal masking in schools
"We want schools to be open and we want schools to remain open in person, like a regular school year as much as we can have it," said Dan Montgomery, President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
"We want schools to be open and we want schools to remain open in person, like a regular school year as much as we can have it," said Dan Montgomery, President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
CDC recommends all students wear masks, whether vaccinated or not
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that all students in kindergarten through 12th grade wear masks when they return to classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that all students in kindergarten through 12th grade wear masks when they return to classrooms.
Resurgence: Illinois reports 2,000 new COVID cases
Illinois on Wednesday reported more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases, which is the most since May.
Illinois on Wednesday reported more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases, which is the most since May.
Ready or not: Lollapalooza kicks off Thursday amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Lollapalooza will require people to be vaccinated or test negative for the virus before entry.
Lollapalooza will require people to be vaccinated or test negative for the virus before entry.
Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
Walt Disney World to require masks indoors starting July 30
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
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.