Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds

A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.

FDA adds warning about rare reaction to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. regulators on Monday added a new warning to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine about links to a rare and potentially dangerous neurological reaction, but said it’s not entirely clear the shot caused the problem.

CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.

Kane and McHenry county courthouses lifting COVID-19 restrictions

People who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks or follow social distancing at Kane and McHenry county courthouses as of Monday.

The pandemic impact on bridal fashion
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Dana Karlov from Honey Bridal joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the ways the pandemic has changed bridal shops and fashion.

Researchers of COVID long-haulers find grim outlook for those suffering
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Ashok Gupta, long COVID and neuroplasticity expert, talks about the wide-ranging impact of COVID on those who have been experiencing symptoms for months on end.

Pfizer to discuss booster shots with US health officials Monday

Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Study: COVID causes brain changes

New report says COVID-19 causes significant molecular changes in the human brain, but leaves no molecular trace of itself in brain tissue.

Team USA gold medal favorite is refusing vaccination ahead of Olympic Games

The event is set to start on July 23, with no spectators planned to attend the event due to an ongoing spike in COVID cases challenging Tokyo.

Illinois health officials adopt updated CDC guidance for schools
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The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that it will fully adopt the CDC's updated guidance for COVID-19 prevention for schools from Kindergarten to 12th grade.

Illinois health officials adopt updated CDC guidance for schools, encourage unvaccinated to wear masks

“The CDC is right: vaccination is the best preventive strategy. As school board members, parents, teachers and superintendents plan for a return to in-person learning in the fall, we strongly encourage those who are not vaccinated to continue to mask," said Dr. Ngozi Ezike.

CDC releases updated guidance for schools
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The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that it will fully adopt the CDC's updated guidance for COVID-19 prevention for schools from Kindergarten to 12th grade.

Illinois reports 2,945 coronavirus cases, 53 deaths in the last week

Public health officials on Friday announced 2,945 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 53 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.