'I'm young, I shouldn't be here': My fight with COVID-19

Where Maurielle got COVID-19 is still not exactly known, but she does know what it was like to survive the virus. Now she's telling us her COVID-19 survival story, her own words.

India's COVID-19 death toll 3rd highest in world at 300,000 amid slow vaccine drive

India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.

More worshippers allowed inside Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago as COVID restrictions ease

The Chicago Archdiocese is giving individual parishes the option of allowing fully vaccinated parishioners to go maskless, providing they show a vaccination card and the church has a sufficient number of greeters to do the checks.

Lake County gives prizes to children getting vaccinated at mass site in Grayslake

Children ages 12 and up who were vaccinated at Lake County Health Department's mass vaccination site in Grayslake on Sunday were treated to music, giveaways and raffles.

Poll: Over 1 billion people worldwide unwilling to get COVID-19 vaccine, global herd immunity at risk

A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.

Fauci 'not convinced' COVID-19 developed naturally

Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is "not convinced" COVID-19 developed naturally, and called for an open investigation into the virus' origins.

943 new COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois, 24 additional deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 943 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.

US sees lowest levels of new COVID-19 cases since last June

New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.

Pelosi ditches mask at White House while doubling down on House floor rules

Pelosi went maskless at the White House during an East Room celebration to sign a new COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law with President Biden. She was spotted hugging and mingling freely at the event and did not observe social distancing protocols.

Father of 5 dies from COVID-19 after refusing to get vaccine

A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.

Nervous workers struggle to adjust to CDC's new mask policies

An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.

Nightclub in Lake View will fully reopen for vaccinated people only: 'No exceptions'

FULLY REOPENED: A bar in Lake View is fully reopening on Friday to individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 - meaning no social distancing or other COVID-19 mitigations will need to be followed.

Illinois reports 1,573 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths

Public health officials on Friday announced another 1,966 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 72 additional deaths.

Bellwood hosts huge birthday parade for 95-year-old who beat COVID

"She’s an angel sent here on earth for a serious purpose, and that’s to help people,’ said Louise’s son, Jerry Jenkins.