Chicago Archdiocese schools to return to 'near-normal' this fall

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Tuesday that Catholic schools will be returning to near-normal, pre-pandemic operations for next school year.

CTA honored as top large transit agency in North America for pandemic efforts

The CTA was named the top transit agency in North America, along with its president as a top transit executive by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) on Tuesday.

Pritzker warns another COVID lockdown in Illinois could happen
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With the coronavirus resurging in nearby states, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he reserves the right to order a new round of shutdowns.

Lollapalooza next week as COVID cases surge
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says we may not be done with COVID restrictions as cases surge.

Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant

Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”

Pritzker warns another lockdown in Illinois is not out of the question

With the coronavirus resurging in nearby states, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he reserves the right to order a new round of shutdowns.

Chicago adds 3 states, Virgin Islands to COVID-19 travel advisory

Chicago health officials added four more locations to the city's COVID-19 travel advisory due to an uptick in cases across the U.S.

Delta variant accounts for 83% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says

The delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for an estimated 83% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., an increase of 50% from the week of July 3.

American Airlines ships millions of COVID-19 vaccines to Guatemala
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American Airlines shipped millions of COVID-19 vaccines doses to Guatemala as part of the White House to distribute shots globally.

Chicago's top doctor on the continued push for vaccinations
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Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the city's vaccination efforts.

Atlanta man contracts COVID-19 breakthrough infection months after being vaccinated

Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.

Stocks plunge over delta variant fears; Biden seeks to reassure over economy

Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.

Fauci: Smallpox, polio would still exist if faced with same vaccine misinformation as COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said he’s “certain” that the U.S. would not be able to contain other deadly illnesses like polio or smallpox if misinformation for those vaccines spread like it over COVID-19.

Illinois college boards suggest schools require COVID vaccination

Two state agencies that oversee higher education in Illinois on Monday encouraged colleges and universities to require COVID-19 vaccinations of students heading to campuses this fall.