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.
Lightfoot proposal would ban alcohol sales at Chicago stores after midnight
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says selling alcohol at stores late at night is a public safety issue.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says selling alcohol at stores late at night is a public safety issue.
No more COVID-19 restrictions for travelers arriving in Chicago
Travelers headed to Chicago are no longer required to have a negative COVID-19 test – or to quarantine – before or after arrival.
Travelers headed to Chicago are no longer required to have a negative COVID-19 test – or to quarantine – before or after arrival.
Illinois reports 226 coronavirus cases, 15 deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 226 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 15 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 226 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 15 additional deaths.
US COVID-19 death toll reaches 600,000 as cases, vaccinations slow
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
COVID-19 likely in US by Christmas 2019, new blood samples suggest
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Illinois reports 165 coronavirus cases, 9 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 165 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 9 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 165 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 9 additional deaths.
Legal issues emerge as summer travel season ramps up
Attorney Karen Conti goes over a few legal issues that will arise as travel season gets into full swing.
Attorney Karen Conti goes over a few legal issues that will arise as travel season gets into full swing.
What we know about COVID-19 'long hauler' syndrome
Dr. Erika Schwartz, CEO of Evolved Science LLC, talks about the COVID long hauler phenomenon and how victims are seeking relief.
Dr. Erika Schwartz, CEO of Evolved Science LLC, talks about the COVID long hauler phenomenon and how victims are seeking relief.