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.
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.
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.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 943 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
CDC investigating 'mild' reports of potential heart problems following COVID-19 vaccination
It's unclear that the vaccine is ultimately responsible for possible heart problems following the COVID-19 vaccination.
It's unclear that the vaccine is ultimately responsible for possible heart problems following the COVID-19 vaccination.
Dogs 97% effective in detecting COVID-19 in human sweat, according to French study
A French study reported the canines are highly effective in detecting COVID-19 in human perspiration.
A French study reported the canines are highly effective in detecting COVID-19 in human perspiration.
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.
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.
Illinois reports 1,108 new COVID-19 cases; 47 percent of adults in the state now fully vaccinated
The CDC says 64 percent of Illinois adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and 47 percent of Illinois adults are fully vaccinated.
The CDC says 64 percent of Illinois adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and 47 percent of Illinois adults are fully vaccinated.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago emergency responders brace for what could be a wild summer on Lake Michigan
After a year in which the lakefront was closed because of the pandemic, emergency responders are preparing for a party.
After a year in which the lakefront was closed because of the pandemic, emergency responders are preparing for a party.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
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.
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.
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.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 1,966 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 72 additional deaths.
Vaccination rates downtown three times higher than West and South sides: city data
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the disproportionate rates of vaccination in different areas of the city.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the disproportionate rates of vaccination in different areas of the city.
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.
"She’s an angel sent here on earth for a serious purpose, and that’s to help people,’ said Louise’s son, Jerry Jenkins.
Waukegan, McHenry high schools celebrate graduation in-person
It is the moment high school students have been waiting for - the chance to walk across the stage at graduation and mark the beginning of a new chapter.
It is the moment high school students have been waiting for - the chance to walk across the stage at graduation and mark the beginning of a new chapter.
Robust revenue allows Illinois to repay federal pandemic-relief loan early
Illinois Democratic leaders announced Thursday that they have agreed to repay federal pandemic-relief loans more than a year earlier than scheduled, saving taxpayers $100 million in interest.
Illinois Democratic leaders announced Thursday that they have agreed to repay federal pandemic-relief loans more than a year earlier than scheduled, saving taxpayers $100 million in interest.
NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
United Center mass vaccination site to officially close in June
Chicago's top doctor Allison Arwady announced on Thursday walk-in appointments will end next Tuesday.
Chicago's top doctor Allison Arwady announced on Thursday walk-in appointments will end next Tuesday.