Illinois officials analyzing wastewater to curb spread of COVID-19
University of Illinois at Chicago professor Rachel Poretsky talks about their study into the state's wastewater and what it can tell us about future outbreaks of COVID-19.
University of Illinois at Chicago professor Rachel Poretsky talks about their study into the state's wastewater and what it can tell us about future outbreaks of COVID-19.
Guaranteed Rate Field now allowing 60-percent capacity
Starting Monday, because vaccinations are up and infections are down, Guaranteed Rate Field is now able to allow 24,300 people inside the ballpark.
Starting Monday, because vaccinations are up and infections are down, Guaranteed Rate Field is now able to allow 24,300 people inside the ballpark.
Cook County Health giving out Six Flags Great America tickets to those who get vaccinated
Cook County Health will be giving out tens of thousands of Six Flags Great America tickets to anyone who gets vaccinated on Wednesday, May 26.
Cook County Health will be giving out tens of thousands of Six Flags Great America tickets to anyone who gets vaccinated on Wednesday, May 26.
Illinois to begin testing wastewater for COVID-19
Illinois health officials are turning to sewage to find cases of coronavirus before it spreads.
Illinois health officials are turning to sewage to find cases of coronavirus before it spreads.
Illinois wastewater to undergo testing for coronavirus
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Monday it's providing $5.5 million for the next year to build and support a statewide system to monitor wastewater for the virus that causes COVID-19.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Monday it's providing $5.5 million for the next year to build and support a statewide system to monitor wastewater for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Lightfoot announces $80 million in rental assistance
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Housing are announcing a new program for families struggling to pay rent.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Housing are announcing a new program for families struggling to pay rent.
Illinois reports 933 coronavirus cases, 10 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 933 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 10 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 933 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 10 additional deaths.
United Center ends walk-up vaccinations starting today
The United Center’s stint as a mass vaccination site is drawing to a close.
The United Center’s stint as a mass vaccination site is drawing to a close.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.