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.
Illinois announces $100K 'All In for the Win' winners in Bolingbrook, Champaign County, Vernon Hills
Three names from Bolingbrook, Champaign County and Vernon Hills were chosen Monday as the fourth $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.
Three names from Bolingbrook, Champaign County and Vernon Hills were chosen Monday as the fourth $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.
'Terrible idea': Some concerned Lollapalooza could be COVID super-spreader event
While many are excited about the big festival, others are worried about it becoming a super-spreader event.
While many are excited about the big festival, others are worried about it becoming a super-spreader event.
"I was wrong:" Corsicana pastor regrets not getting vaccinated after contracting COVID-19
A Corsicana pastor says his fight against COVID-19 has changed his perspective on getting the vaccine.
A Corsicana pastor says his fight against COVID-19 has changed his perspective on getting the vaccine.
Aurora takes to the streets to provide residents with vaccines
As the pace of vaccinations continues to slow, communities and health organizations are coming up with creative ways to put more shots in more arms.
As the pace of vaccinations continues to slow, communities and health organizations are coming up with creative ways to put more shots in more arms.
Aurora brings vaccines directly to neighborhoods
One of the biggest cities in Illinois is taking vaccines directly to its residents.
One of the biggest cities in Illinois is taking vaccines directly to its residents.
Mask mandate returns to St. Louis, other areas in US amid COVID-19 surge
Cities and counties across the U.S. are reinstating mask requirements in hopes of curbing another deadly wave of the ongoing pandemic, and St. Louis is the latest.
Cities and counties across the U.S. are reinstating mask requirements in hopes of curbing another deadly wave of the ongoing pandemic, and St. Louis is the latest.
Chicago Public Schools looks to re-hire Aramark to clean schools despite poor track record
Chicago Public Schools wants to re-hire Aramark to clean schools as the Delta Variant surges increase after a history of problems with the janitorial company.
Chicago Public Schools wants to re-hire Aramark to clean schools as the Delta Variant surges increase after a history of problems with the janitorial company.
Atlanta restaurant gets death threats over requiring COVID-19 vaccine
The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.
The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.
CDC weighs revising mask policy, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he’s taken part in conversations about altering the guidelines, something he described as being “under active consideration.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he’s taken part in conversations about altering the guidelines, something he described as being “under active consideration.”
Hillsong founder says COVID-19 vaccine is a ‘personal decision’ after church member dies
Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston said much of his staff are fully vaccinated after church member Stephen Harmon, refused to get inoculated and later died from COVID-19.
Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston said much of his staff are fully vaccinated after church member Stephen Harmon, refused to get inoculated and later died from COVID-19.
States dial back coronavirus reporting just as COVID-19 cases surge
Just as cases across the United States started to climb, many states dialed back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month
Just as cases across the United States started to climb, many states dialed back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month
Delta variant may cause steep increase in cases, deaths in fall, models show
New projections by the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub show a continued and accelerated increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths driven by the delta variant, with numbers peaking in mid-October.
New projections by the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub show a continued and accelerated increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths driven by the delta variant, with numbers peaking in mid-October.
Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Cook County releases COVID-19 guidelines for suburban schools
The Cook County Health Department has released its guidelines for suburban schools as the state continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The Cook County Health Department has released its guidelines for suburban schools as the state continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Illinois reports 7,983 coronavirus cases, 47 deaths in the last week
Public health officials on Friday announced 7,983 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 47 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 7,983 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 47 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.
Tokyo Olympics: Opening ceremony in empty stadium kicks off delayed Games
The 2020 Toyko Olympics opening ceremony was held Friday in a largely empty Olympic Stadium. The Games have been delayed a year due to the pandemic.
The 2020 Toyko Olympics opening ceremony was held Friday in a largely empty Olympic Stadium. The Games have been delayed a year due to the pandemic.