Illinois Craft Beer Week returns May 14, kicks off with PassportPlus Challenge

The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, the nonprofit trade association representing nearly 300 small and independent craft breweries in Illinois, announced the return of Illinois Craft Beer Week on Friday.

NIH report details how severe forms of COVID-19 cause lung failure and death

A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.

India's coronavirus doctors report 'black fungus' infections among some patients

India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.

White Sox, Cubs to increase capacity to 60%

The Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs will be increasing capacity to 60% at Guaranteed Rate Field and Wrigley Field starting at the end of May. Both teams will also have a vaccinated-only section for specific games starting this weekend.

Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.

Illinois reports 1,918 coronavirus cases, 35 deaths

Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,918 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 35 additional deaths.

Northwestern University requiring students to be vaccinated for fall quarter

Northwestern is the latest Chicago area university to announce it will require students to be fully vaccinated before returning to campus, the school said.

'Stressed' Italian nurse accidentally gives 4 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in single shot

Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.

Chicago-area schools pitch in to get students vaccinated
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Principal Will Dwyer from West Chicago Community High School talks about their efforts to get students vaccinated.

Gas panic spreads to Chicago area

Despite the beginnings of a panic-buy induced shortage, there shouldn't be a problem filling up your gas tank.

Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose

Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up

An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.

Pride in the Park Chicago announces lineup

Pride in the Park Chicago announced the lineup for this years’ main event in Grant Park that will occur on June 26 and June 27.

Illinois pledges $225M to expand COVID-19 testing at middle and high schools

Illinois health officials announced Wednesday a new $225 million investment to increase access to COVID-19 testing at middle and high schools across the state.

Illinois reports 1,795 coronavirus cases, 26 deaths

Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 1,795 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 26 additional deaths.