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.
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.