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.
Economic recovery from pandemic will have ups and downs, Biden says
Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.
Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.
Chicago offering free vaccinations at pop-ups and events across city this week
You can also get shots at your house at no charge by contacting the Chicago Health Department.
You can also get shots at your house at no charge by contacting the Chicago Health Department.
YouTube removes video of suburban school board meeting because it could spread COVID misinformation
The video was restored to YouTube, which cited an exemption to its policy banning misinformation about COVID.
The video was restored to YouTube, which cited an exemption to its policy banning misinformation about COVID.
Church and community leaders encourage Black Chicago residents to get vaccinated
"This community has been ravaged with this dreadful disease," said Pastor Walter Turner of New Spiritual Light M.B. Church. "We want to spend the day raising the awareness that number one, our people need to get tested, and number two, our people need to get vaccinated."
"This community has been ravaged with this dreadful disease," said Pastor Walter Turner of New Spiritual Light M.B. Church. "We want to spend the day raising the awareness that number one, our people need to get tested, and number two, our people need to get vaccinated."
Three Texas House Democrats who traveled to Washington, D.C., test positive for coronavirus
All three lawmakers, whom the Texas House Democratic Caucus did not identify, are fully vaccinated, which helps protect against severe illness.
All three lawmakers, whom the Texas House Democratic Caucus did not identify, are fully vaccinated, which helps protect against severe illness.
‘Long COVID-19’: Study finds more than 200 symptoms associated with virus
A recent study published in the medical journal Lancet found more than 200 symptoms affecting 10 organ systems associated with the novel coronavirus.
A recent study published in the medical journal Lancet found more than 200 symptoms affecting 10 organ systems associated with the novel coronavirus.
Biden: Social media 'killing people' with misinformation
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Illinois COVID cases steadily on the rise
It was a busy Friday afternoon in suburban Oak Park as people were shopping, eating and walking around – many without masks.
It was a busy Friday afternoon in suburban Oak Park as people were shopping, eating and walking around – many without masks.
COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 likely approved later this year, FDA says
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
COVID-19 cases on the rise again in Illinois
Dr. Susan Bleasdale, Infectious Disease Physician at UI Health, explains the importance of receiving the coronavirus vaccine.
Dr. Susan Bleasdale, Infectious Disease Physician at UI Health, explains the importance of receiving the coronavirus vaccine.
COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated Americans putting pressure on hospitals
The COVID-19 comeback across the U.S. is putting pressure on hospitals at a time when some of them are busy just trying to catch up on surgeries and other procedures that were put on hold during the pandemic.
The COVID-19 comeback across the U.S. is putting pressure on hospitals at a time when some of them are busy just trying to catch up on surgeries and other procedures that were put on hold during the pandemic.
Illinois reports 4,449 coronavirus cases, 62 deaths in the last week
Public health officials on Friday announced 4,449 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 62 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 4,449 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 62 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.
COVID-19 becoming ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’, CDC director says
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
Rising COVID-19 hospitalizations raise concern in DuPage, Kane counties
Coronavirus concerns are escalating in DuPage and Kane counties
Coronavirus concerns are escalating in DuPage and Kane counties
Remaining Cook County mass vaccination sites to close next week
Health officials say they will look for ways to reach communities where vaccination rates are low.
Health officials say they will look for ways to reach communities where vaccination rates are low.
WHO says it was 'premature' to rule out lab leak as COVID-19 origin
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.