Abbott Labs closes COVID-19 test assembly plant, 2,000 workers released
An estimated 2,000 workers who have been assembling rapid COVID-19 tests in Gurnee are out of work, according to a report.
An estimated 2,000 workers who have been assembling rapid COVID-19 tests in Gurnee are out of work, according to a report.
Chicago to join state in fully reopening on June 11, Lightfoot says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday that the City of Chicago will join Illinois in progressing to Phase 5 of reopening on June 11.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday that the City of Chicago will join Illinois in progressing to Phase 5 of reopening on June 11.
Illinois reports 674 coronavirus cases, 24 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 674 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 24 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 674 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 24 additional deaths.
Illinois making substantial progress toward reopening
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the state's response to COVID-19.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the state's response to COVID-19.
US unemployment claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Suburbs see major progress in vaccinations as restrictions are set to loosen
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Supply chain issues, unusual stock market activity as US prepares to reopen
Supply chain issues, sky rocketing demand and more unusual activity on the stock market: all symptoms of the economy as the country prepares to reopen.
Supply chain issues, sky rocketing demand and more unusual activity on the stock market: all symptoms of the economy as the country prepares to reopen.
Illinois on track to fully reopen June 11
With hospitalizations and new COVID-19 cases on a steady decline, Illinois is on track to enter Phase 5 by June 11th.
With hospitalizations and new COVID-19 cases on a steady decline, Illinois is on track to enter Phase 5 by June 11th.
Illinois businesses serving alcohol can now offer a free drink to vaccinated patrons
“Not only will the vaccine protect you from getting sick — your free COVID-19 shot can now get you a free shot of your choosing or whatever drink suits your palate,” said Gov. Pritzker.
“Not only will the vaccine protect you from getting sick — your free COVID-19 shot can now get you a free shot of your choosing or whatever drink suits your palate,” said Gov. Pritzker.
Illinois reports 478 coronavirus cases, 9 deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 478 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 9 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 478 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 9 additional deaths.
Chicago sees lowest COVID-19 case count since beginning of pandemic
In the city, the average daily case count has fallen to 157, which is down 38 percent from a week ago – and the test positivity rate is just 2.2 percent.
In the city, the average daily case count has fallen to 157, which is down 38 percent from a week ago – and the test positivity rate is just 2.2 percent.
No states on Chicago emergency travel order for first time ever
For the first time since Chicago began issuing its emergency travel in July last year, no states now require a quarantine, full vaccination, or a negative COVID test for anyone arriving in Chicago
For the first time since Chicago began issuing its emergency travel in July last year, no states now require a quarantine, full vaccination, or a negative COVID test for anyone arriving in Chicago
Dipping COVID cases and positivity rates in Illinois
Chicago is seeing its lowest COVID case count since the start of the pandemic. FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews has more on the good news.
Chicago is seeing its lowest COVID case count since the start of the pandemic. FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews has more on the good news.
Illinois reports 401 coronavirus cases, 8 deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 401 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 8 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 401 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 8 additional deaths.
No states on Chicago's emergency travel order for first time in nearly a year
There are no states on Chicago's Emergency Travel Order for the first time since the Chicago Department of Public Health began issuing the list in July 2020.
There are no states on Chicago's Emergency Travel Order for the first time since the Chicago Department of Public Health began issuing the list in July 2020.
Chicago bar only allowing people inside who are vaccinated
The Chicago bar wants physical proof you have gotten the vaccine, or you are turned away at the door.
The Chicago bar wants physical proof you have gotten the vaccine, or you are turned away at the door.
Illinois reports 521 new COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths
The daily count of new and confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois dropped to 521 on Monday, which is the lowest point in nearly one year.
The daily count of new and confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois dropped to 521 on Monday, which is the lowest point in nearly one year.
Former FDA commissioner says lab leaks 'happen all the time' amid COVID-19 origin scrutiny
"These kinds of lab leaks happen all the time, actually," Gottlieb said. "Even here in the United States, we’ve had mishaps, and in China, the last six known outbreaks of SARS-1 have been out of labs, including the last known outbreak..."
"These kinds of lab leaks happen all the time, actually," Gottlieb said. "Even here in the United States, we’ve had mishaps, and in China, the last six known outbreaks of SARS-1 have been out of labs, including the last known outbreak..."
Hospital faces lawsuit over coronavirus vaccination mandate
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
Indiana students will be required to wear masks until June 30
The mask requirement for students in K through 12 along with school workers will end on June 30th.
The mask requirement for students in K through 12 along with school workers will end on June 30th.