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.
“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
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.
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.
Chicago's top Italian restaurant Spiaggia closing after 37 years
Chicago’s top Italian restaurant, Spiaggia, announced Friday they are permanently closing after 37 years.
Chicago’s top Italian restaurant, Spiaggia, announced Friday they are permanently closing after 37 years.
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.
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.
Fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
Thousands show up for first night of Windy City Smokeout
More than 20 country music stars will perform at the four-day Chicago event.
More than 20 country music stars will perform at the four-day Chicago event.
Pfizer vaccine 65% effective against Delta variant, Israeli study says
Dr. Shikha Jain discusses Israeli study finds Pfizer vaccine is only 65% effective against the Delta variant, but the vaccine is 95% effective against other variants.
Dr. Shikha Jain discusses Israeli study finds Pfizer vaccine is only 65% effective against the Delta variant, but the vaccine is 95% effective against other variants.
Fans banned at Tokyo Olympics after officials declare state of emergency
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 4 million people
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
DuPage County ranks in top 2 percent of US counties with residents vaccinated against COVID-19
According to CDC vaccination data, when it comes to highest vaccination rates, DuPage County ranks 47 out of 3,283 counties in the U.S.
According to CDC vaccination data, when it comes to highest vaccination rates, DuPage County ranks 47 out of 3,283 counties in the U.S.
Southport Lanes won't reopen after all; owners to auction off memorabilia
A nearly century-old Lakeview bowling spot is officially closing for good, but you can still purchase a piece of its history
A nearly century-old Lakeview bowling spot is officially closing for good, but you can still purchase a piece of its history
Gov. Pritzker offers cash prizes, other new vaccine incentives for frontline workers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces a new package of incentives for vaccinated frontline state employees, including cash prizes, airline and sports tickets.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces a new package of incentives for vaccinated frontline state employees, including cash prizes, airline and sports tickets.
Illinois reports zero COVID-19 related deaths for first time in a year
For the first time in more than a year, Illinois went a full day without any COVID-19 related deaths.
For the first time in more than a year, Illinois went a full day without any COVID-19 related deaths.
'Prices are going up' apartment rental trends post pandemic
Brian Carberry, Senior Managing Editor of Apartment Guide, talks about post pandemic rental trends as more people get vaccinated and the economy starts to recover.
Brian Carberry, Senior Managing Editor of Apartment Guide, talks about post pandemic rental trends as more people get vaccinated and the economy starts to recover.
Chicago's 'Taste of the West Side' to return this Saturday
Taste of the West Side is hosting an event this upcoming weekend to highlight healthy food, food businesses, food entrepreneurs and locally-grown produce.
Taste of the West Side is hosting an event this upcoming weekend to highlight healthy food, food businesses, food entrepreneurs and locally-grown produce.
Lightfoot announces City Hall has reopened to the public
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that City Hall has reopened to the public.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that City Hall has reopened to the public.
Indiana judge letting governor sue to block emergency law
A judge is letting Indiana’s governor proceed with a lawsuit challenging the increased power state legislators have given themselves to intervene during public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
A judge is letting Indiana’s governor proceed with a lawsuit challenging the increased power state legislators have given themselves to intervene during public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Unusual mutation’ in Lambda variant could make it resistant to vaccines
The Lambda variant, which is believed to have been first detected in Peru about a year ago, is a new concern to scientists who say mutations could potentially be resistant to COVID-19 vaccines.
The Lambda variant, which is believed to have been first detected in Peru about a year ago, is a new concern to scientists who say mutations could potentially be resistant to COVID-19 vaccines.
Michigan boy, 13, dies after second COVID-19 vaccine shot
The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.