Lollapalooza next week as COVID cases surge
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says we may not be done with COVID restrictions as cases surge.
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.”
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.
With the coronavirus resurging in nearby states, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he reserves the right to order a new round of shutdowns.
Possible restrictions in Chicago - again - if COVID surge continues
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says we may not be done with COVID restrictions as cases surge.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says we may not be done with COVID restrictions as cases surge.
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.
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.
Low vaccination rates in parts of Illinois to blame for rise in COVID-19 cases: officials
Coronavirus cases are climbing in Illinois with daily cases up 200% from two weeks ago.
Coronavirus cases are climbing in Illinois with daily cases up 200% from two weeks ago.
American Airlines ships millions of COVID-19 vaccines from Chicago to Guatemala
Millions of doses of the Moderna vaccine are headed to Guatemala today, compliments of the U.S. government.
Millions of doses of the Moderna vaccine are headed to Guatemala today, compliments of the U.S. government.
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.
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
American Airlines shipped millions of COVID-19 vaccines doses to Guatemala as part of the White House to distribute shots globally.
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
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the city's vaccination efforts.
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.
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.
Chicago-area school districts mull over requiring masks for students ahead of fall semester
School districts all over the state are making back-to-school health and safety policies for in-person learning.
School districts all over the state are making back-to-school health and safety policies for in-person learning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois announces $100K 'All In for the Win' winners in Berwyn, Chicago and Joliet
Three names from Berwyn, Chicago and Joliet were chosen Monday as the second $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.
Three names from Berwyn, Chicago and Joliet were chosen Monday as the second $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.
Judge rules Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
Southport Lanes auction: Everything inside iconic Chicago bar up for sale
They may just be some old battered bowling pins, but they are also a part of Chicago history that is coming to a close.
They may just be some old battered bowling pins, but they are also a part of Chicago history that is coming to a close.
AAP: Students, staff should wear masks in schools — regardless of vaccination status
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
Geneva holds debate over masks in schools
Some suburban parents are fighting back against mask recommendations and want their kids to go without masks to school this fall.
Some suburban parents are fighting back against mask recommendations and want their kids to go without masks to school this fall.