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.
Hoyer disappointed with Cubs' COVID-19 vaccination rate
Chicago Cubs executive Jed Hoyer is disappointed with the team’s COVID-19 vaccination rate, and he isn’t sure if it will ever reach Major League Baseball’s threshold for relaxing some of its coronavirus protocols.
Chicago Cubs executive Jed Hoyer is disappointed with the team’s COVID-19 vaccination rate, and he isn’t sure if it will ever reach Major League Baseball’s threshold for relaxing some of its coronavirus protocols.
Illinois reports 1,542 coronavirus cases, 42 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,542 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 42 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,542 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 42 additional deaths.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
South Side Chicago pastor urges parishioners to get vaccinated
GET VACCINATED: The Chicago pastor says the world has shifted during the coronavirus pandemic and he is now preaching a new message for 2021.
GET VACCINATED: The Chicago pastor says the world has shifted during the coronavirus pandemic and he is now preaching a new message for 2021.
CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Illinois health officials announce 1,633 more coronavirus cases in Illinois, 28 more deaths
Illinois health officials announced Wednesday that 1,633 more residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 28 more people have died.
Illinois health officials announced Wednesday that 1,633 more residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 28 more people have died.
Ribfest canceled again due to pandemic
Ribfest has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to festival officials.
Ribfest has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to festival officials.