Arwady: As COVID hospitalizations rise, get new booster shot
Get the shot: that's the recommendation from local and federal officials as COVID hospitalizations increase.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
Biden has received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
Palos Hills accountant, Joliet business owner fraudulently obtained over $7.8M in PPP loans: indictment
A Palos Hills accountant and a Joliet business owner have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $7.8 million in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Chicagoans may be able to get new COVID shots this week
The Chicago Department of Public Health says the vaccines are free, regardless of whether individuals have insurance coverage or not.
UAW strike: Talks continue between union and automakers
Around 13,000 American autoworkers walked off the job Friday after their union was unable to agree on a new contract with Detroit's automakers. That number could jump dramatically if a deal can't be reached soon, part of an ongoing strike that could have a major impact on the economy.
Chicago prepares for COVID-19 booster rollout
The two new vaccines, manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, will be shipped this week, with doses expected to be available at clinics and pharmacies throughout Chicago starting as early as Sept. 18.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine, boosters could be available Wednesday in Chicago
Get ready to roll up your sleeve once more, as an updated COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots have received the green light for distribution.
COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Chicagoans will soon have access to updated COVID-19 vaccine
An updated COVID-19 vaccine was approved Tuesday by the FDA and will soon be available to all Chicagoans, health officials say.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.