Most kids with coronavirus do not develop fever, study finds
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
‘Now is not the time’: Nurses’ union condemns CDC for relaxing mask protocols for vaccinated people
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
Coronavirus in Illinois: Health officials report 1,248 new cases, 24 deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,248 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,248 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks believed to be COVID-19 victims
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
'Never thought I'd be going to prom': Hundreds enjoy a special night at Soldier Field
"My sister and mom helped me. We stayed up four days to design my dress. I’m so happy, I never thought I’d be going to prom," said senior Elizabeth Cantu.
"My sister and mom helped me. We stayed up four days to design my dress. I’m so happy, I never thought I’d be going to prom," said senior Elizabeth Cantu.
Illinois health officials report 1,513 new COVID-19 cases, 47 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,513 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 47 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,513 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 47 additional deaths, on Saturday.
Most Las Vegas resorts now operating at 100% capacity
Gambling giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment are opening their gambling floors at 100% capacity with no person-to-person distancing requirement
Gambling giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment are opening their gambling floors at 100% capacity with no person-to-person distancing requirement
Children who cannot get COVID-19 vaccine urged to continue wearing masks
Those who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine are urged to keep wearing masks and that includes kids who are too young to get the shot.
Those who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine are urged to keep wearing masks and that includes kids who are too young to get the shot.
Sense of normalcy returning to Chicago area as Illinois begins to reopen
It appears Chicago and the state of Illinois will be having somewhat of a normal summer after the pandemic shut everything down last year.
It appears Chicago and the state of Illinois will be having somewhat of a normal summer after the pandemic shut everything down last year.
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
Trader Joe's ditches mask mandate for vaccinated customers
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.
Advocate Aurora Health vaccinates 1,276 juveniles on Thursday
"By getting vaccinated, adolescents are protecting themselves, their loved ones and their communities—and paving the way for a great summer and a return to in-person schooling," Dr. Robert Citronberg said.
"By getting vaccinated, adolescents are protecting themselves, their loved ones and their communities—and paving the way for a great summer and a return to in-person schooling," Dr. Robert Citronberg said.
Health officials announce 'Bridge to Phase 5' reopening guidance in suburban Cook County
“The vaccination rate and improved metrics are encouraging, but to fully reopen we encourage everyone over the age of 12 to get vaccinated and continue to wear a mask," said Dr. Kiran Joshi.
“The vaccination rate and improved metrics are encouraging, but to fully reopen we encourage everyone over the age of 12 to get vaccinated and continue to wear a mask," said Dr. Kiran Joshi.
Attorney Karen Conti discusses the legal side of a post-pandemic world
Legal analyst Karen Conti discusses the legal side of a post-pandemic world after the announcement by the CDC that fully vaccinated Americans can go without masks in most places.
Legal analyst Karen Conti discusses the legal side of a post-pandemic world after the announcement by the CDC that fully vaccinated Americans can go without masks in most places.
Illinois health officials announce 1,841 new COVID-19 cases, 49 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,841 new COVID-19 in Illinois, including 49 additional deaths, on Friday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,841 new COVID-19 in Illinois, including 49 additional deaths, on Friday.
Gov. Pritzker to revise executive orders, lift some mitigations for vaccinated Illinois residents
Gov. Pritzker tweeted Thursday that he will revise his executive orders in line with CDC guidelines, lifting additional mitigations for vaccinated people.
Gov. Pritzker tweeted Thursday that he will revise his executive orders in line with CDC guidelines, lifting additional mitigations for vaccinated people.
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.
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.
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.
Children in Chicago area begin receiving coronavirus vaccine
Children ages 12 and up are now getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Children ages 12 and up are now getting the COVID-19 vaccine.