US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
Restaurant owner turns to robot server amid worker shortage
After struggling with staffing issues due to the coronavirus pandemic, Carlos Gazitua invested in robots to help take customers’ orders and even deliver food to tables.
After struggling with staffing issues due to the coronavirus pandemic, Carlos Gazitua invested in robots to help take customers’ orders and even deliver food to tables.
Nasal spray could potentially treat COVID-19, NIH says
The director for the National Institutes of Health announced on June 15, that significant progress has been made on an experimental nasal spray that may hopefully be used to treat COVID-19.
The director for the National Institutes of Health announced on June 15, that significant progress has been made on an experimental nasal spray that may hopefully be used to treat COVID-19.
Americans lost 5.5 million collective years of life to COVID-19, Pew says
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.
Illinois reports 928 coronavirus cases, 65 deaths since Monday
Public health officials on Friday announced 928 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 65 additional deaths have been recorded since Monday.
Public health officials on Friday announced 928 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 65 additional deaths have been recorded since Monday.
US to invest $3B in anti-viral pill to treat COVID-19
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, chief medical officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Fores Hospital, talks about the government's efforts to find an effective treatment for coronavirus.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, chief medical officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Fores Hospital, talks about the government's efforts to find an effective treatment for coronavirus.
Parents in the Chicago suburbs push for kids to go maskless at school
Sparks flew at a suburban school board meeting Thursday night over kids and masks. Some parents do not want their children wearing masks next school year.
Sparks flew at a suburban school board meeting Thursday night over kids and masks. Some parents do not want their children wearing masks next school year.
Illinois vaccine lottery offers $10M in cash prizes, scholarships
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Thursday a new $10 million promotion that will reward vaccinated Illinoisans by automatically entering them into a series of cash and scholarship lotteries with prizes up to $1 million.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Thursday a new $10 million promotion that will reward vaccinated Illinoisans by automatically entering them into a series of cash and scholarship lotteries with prizes up to $1 million.
US to invest $3B in antiviral pills to treat COVID-19, other viruses
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
New COVID variant in Wisconsin, officials tracking more than two dozen cases
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state.
US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
Mobile vaccine bus to administer doses at CTA stations
Coronavirus vaccines will soon be available at CTA stations.
Coronavirus vaccines will soon be available at CTA stations.
COVID vaccine proof: Wisconsin bill forbids requiring it
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments and anyone else in the state from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments and anyone else in the state from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Chicago football is back! Bears announce return to in-person, full capacity games at Soldier Field
The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday that fans would be allowed to return to Soldier Field at 100-percent capacity.
The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday that fans would be allowed to return to Soldier Field at 100-percent capacity.
'Coronasomnia' becomes widespread nuisance during pandemic
Dana Nobleman, the founder of the Sleep Sense program, talks about people's struggles with sleep as another side effect of the coronavirus, known as 'Coronasomnia.'
Dana Nobleman, the founder of the Sleep Sense program, talks about people's struggles with sleep as another side effect of the coronavirus, known as 'Coronasomnia.'
Google trends reveal what people are searching as US begins to reopen
Google trends expert Molly Vandenberg talks to us about popular search trends now that the United States has embraced reopening from the pandemic.
Google trends expert Molly Vandenberg talks to us about popular search trends now that the United States has embraced reopening from the pandemic.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, House Republicans introduce legislation to oust Fauci
A group of Republican U.S. Representatives, including two from Georgia, introduced legislation with the intention of removing Dr. Anthony Fauci as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, accusing him of misinforming former President Donald Trump and Americans with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A group of Republican U.S. Representatives, including two from Georgia, introduced legislation with the intention of removing Dr. Anthony Fauci as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, accusing him of misinforming former President Donald Trump and Americans with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona college students can't be mandated to take COVID-19 vaccine, wear masks
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.