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.
Chicago's mobile vaccine van will be at North Beach on Memorial Day
The city's mobile vaccine van will be stationed at the North Beach Boathouse on Memorial Day and will offer the Johnson and Johnson and Pfizer vaccines.
The city's mobile vaccine van will be stationed at the North Beach Boathouse on Memorial Day and will offer the Johnson and Johnson and Pfizer vaccines.
Illinois reports 602 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 602 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 18 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 602 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 18 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Olympic officials try to reassure athletes over coronavirus waiver
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
Memorial Day Weekend: TSA screens most passengers of pandemic-era
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
Chicagoans enjoying first mask-free holiday weekend in more than a year
Around Chicago, people were out grilling and seeing friends they haven't seen for a year as people celebrated the first holiday without mask requirements for those who are vaccinated
Around Chicago, people were out grilling and seeing friends they haven't seen for a year as people celebrated the first holiday without mask requirements for those who are vaccinated
Baltimore students who failed classes this year will still pass, school board says
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
"NO REFUNDS."