Illinois reports 538 new COVID-19 cases, 32 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 538 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 538 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths, on Saturday.
COVID-19 origin: Fauci urges China to release Wuhan lab medical records
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
COVID-19 vaccine may cause heart inflammation in teens, reports find
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
Suburban supper club closed temporarily due to COVID-19 precautions
The McHenry County Department of Health is urging anyone unvaccinated who visited the restaurant from May 14 to May 22 to quarantine because they may have been exposed to COVID-19 during those dates.
The McHenry County Department of Health is urging anyone unvaccinated who visited the restaurant from May 14 to May 22 to quarantine because they may have been exposed to COVID-19 during those dates.
Gov. Pritzker releases Phase 5 guidelines as Illinois prepares to fully reopen next week
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has released guidelines for Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, which goes into effect on June 11.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has released guidelines for Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, which goes into effect on June 11.
Biden says he's 'very confident' in Fauci after thousands of emails revealed
President Biden said he is "very confident" in Dr. Anthony Fauci amid Republican attacks on his chief medical adviser after the revelation of thousands of his emails from the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
President Biden said he is "very confident" in Dr. Anthony Fauci amid Republican attacks on his chief medical adviser after the revelation of thousands of his emails from the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
Cubs to lift all capacity restrictions, physical distancing requirements beginning June 11
The Chicago Cubs will be able to host 100 percent of Wrigley Field's capacity beginning June 11.
The Chicago Cubs will be able to host 100 percent of Wrigley Field's capacity beginning June 11.
Illinois reports 626 coronavirus cases, 15 deaths
Public health officials on Friday announced another 626 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 15 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 626 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 15 additional deaths.
Could we see a fourth stimulus check? Where payments stand
So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.
So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.
May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
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.