WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
VIDEO: Oakland Zoo vaccinates lions, tigers, bears, chimps and pigs against COVID
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.
Illinois reports 2,120 coronavirus cases, 54 deaths in the last week
Public health officials on Friday announced 2,120 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 54 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 2,120 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 54 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.
June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Delta variant: ‘Surge response’ teams to deploy to US hot spots, White House says
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
New emphasis added on mask-wearing as delta variant spreads across country
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the importance of staying vigilant with wearing masks as the virus continues to mutate and adapt.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the importance of staying vigilant with wearing masks as the virus continues to mutate and adapt.
Fourth of July fireworks, races return to Arlington Park
Fireworks and horse racing to return to Arlington Heights for this year's Independence Day celebration.
Fireworks and horse racing to return to Arlington Heights for this year's Independence Day celebration.
US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
Downers Grove bakery owner dies from COVID-19
The owner of a popular suburban bakery has lost his life to COVID-19.
The owner of a popular suburban bakery has lost his life to COVID-19.
Free beer: Anheuser-Busch to dole out brews to mark vaccine progress
Anheuser-Busch which promised to give Americans free beer for Independence Day if the Biden administration met its goal of getting 70% of adults vaccinated, is still going to give away free beer even though the White House says it will fall short of its goal.
Anheuser-Busch which promised to give Americans free beer for Independence Day if the Biden administration met its goal of getting 70% of adults vaccinated, is still going to give away free beer even though the White House says it will fall short of its goal.
Free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in Loop
A new vaccination site is now open for business in the Loop.
A new vaccination site is now open for business in the Loop.
Chicago's top doc pushes back on face mask guidance from WHO
Chicago's top doctor is pushing back on guidance from the World Health Organization on wearing face masks.
Chicago's top doctor is pushing back on guidance from the World Health Organization on wearing face masks.
Arwady pushes back on WHO guidance on masks
Chicago's top doctor is pushing back on guidance from the World Health Organization on wearing face masks.
Chicago's top doctor is pushing back on guidance from the World Health Organization on wearing face masks.
Concern shifts to delta variant as new COVID restrictions go into effect
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Kim Jong Un berates N. Korean officials for 'crucial' COVID-19 lapse
Kim Jong Un berated top North Korean officials for failures in COVID-19 prevention. But so far, the country has claimed to have had no infections.
Kim Jong Un berated top North Korean officials for failures in COVID-19 prevention. But so far, the country has claimed to have had no infections.
Mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines provides ‘robust’ protection, study says
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Chicago travel order shifts to an advisory as no states on city's restricted list again
Chicago's travel order has transitioned to an advisory after no U.S. states or territories were found to be on the city's list requiring travel restrictions, officials announced Tuesday.
Chicago's travel order has transitioned to an advisory after no U.S. states or territories were found to be on the city's list requiring travel restrictions, officials announced Tuesday.
More than 80 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois summer camp, officials say
More than 80 people tested positive for the coronavirus at a summer youth camp held in central Illinois in mid-June where masking was not required and vaccination status was not checked, officials said Monday.
More than 80 people tested positive for the coronavirus at a summer youth camp held in central Illinois in mid-June where masking was not required and vaccination status was not checked, officials said Monday.
Pritzker wearing mask indoors again as concerns over Delta variant grow
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is wearing a mask again indoors as concerns over the Delta COVID-19 variant grow.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is wearing a mask again indoors as concerns over the Delta COVID-19 variant grow.