Pfizer, Moderna vaccines could offer protection for years, research shows
New research released on Monday shows the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines could offer protection for years.
New research released on Monday shows the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines could offer protection for years.
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.
Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic relief funds
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
UK health minister resigns after breaking COVID-19 protocols
U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigned Saturday, a day after apologizing for breaching social distancing rules with an aide with whom he was allegedly having an affair.
U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigned Saturday, a day after apologizing for breaching social distancing rules with an aide with whom he was allegedly having an affair.
Man believed to have longest coronavirus infection had virus for 300 days
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
Illinois reports 1,744 coronavirus cases, 66 deaths in the last week
Public health officials on Friday announced 1,744 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 66 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 1,744 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 66 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.
2 Six Flags tickets for kids who get vaccinated at Elgin clinic Friday
On Friday, a vaccination clinic in Elgin will be giving out two free Six Flags Great America tickets to those ages 17 and under who get a COVID-19 shot.
On Friday, a vaccination clinic in Elgin will be giving out two free Six Flags Great America tickets to those ages 17 and under who get a COVID-19 shot.
US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Aurora opens first state-run drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site
A new drive-thru site in Aurora is making it easier for motorists to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
A new drive-thru site in Aurora is making it easier for motorists to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
CDC: 'Likely' link between COVID vaccines and rare condition in teens
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."
United Center mass vaccination site to shutter after Thursday
Thursday is the last day to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the United Center.
Thursday is the last day to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the United Center.
United Center mass vaccination site closes Thursday
Thursday is the last day to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the United Center.
Thursday is the last day to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the United Center.
Nationwide eviction moratorium extended by CDC for 30 days
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extended the evictions moratorium until July 31. It had been scheduled to end June 30.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extended the evictions moratorium until July 31. It had been scheduled to end June 30.
Delta coronavirus variant doubling biweekly, now 20% of samples, Fauci says
The variant was detected in 20.6% in samples by June 19, up from nearly 10% two weeks prior
The variant was detected in 20.6% in samples by June 19, up from nearly 10% two weeks prior
More than 150 employees at Houston hospital who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine have resigned or been fired
More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital, who have refused to the COVID-19 vaccine have either resigned or been fired, but these employees tell us the fight is not over.
More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital, who have refused to the COVID-19 vaccine have either resigned or been fired, but these employees tell us the fight is not over.
Fauci predicts regional spikes this fall if COVID-19 vaccination rate doesn’t go up
Dr. Anthony Fauci said if COVID-19 vaccinations don’t increase, parts of the country could see cases spike in the fall.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said if COVID-19 vaccinations don’t increase, parts of the country could see cases spike in the fall.
Chicago expanding 'in home' vaccinations, offering $50 GrubHub gift cards and Lollapalooza tickets
Starting next week, people who get vaccinated at home will get a $50 GrubHub gift card (one per household). The city of Chicago is also offering free Lollapalooza passes to people who pre-register to get vaccinated on Saturday, June 26 at these colleges: Wilbur Wright, Richard J. Daley, Kennedy-King and Malcolm X.
Starting next week, people who get vaccinated at home will get a $50 GrubHub gift card (one per household). The city of Chicago is also offering free Lollapalooza passes to people who pre-register to get vaccinated on Saturday, June 26 at these colleges: Wilbur Wright, Richard J. Daley, Kennedy-King and Malcolm X.
House Dems call on JPMorgan Chase to refund pandemic-era overdraft fees
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
University of Illinois to require COVID-19 vaccine for students
The University of Illinois will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students who plan to attend in-person classes beginning this fall.
The University of Illinois will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students who plan to attend in-person classes beginning this fall.
Child Tax Credit 2021: Here's who will receive monthly payments
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.




















