Chicagoans will soon have access to updated COVID-19 vaccine
An updated COVID-19 vaccine was approved Tuesday by the FDA and will soon be available to all Chicagoans, health officials say.
An updated COVID-19 vaccine was approved Tuesday by the FDA and will soon be available to all Chicagoans, health officials say.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.
The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces staff cuts in the wake of falling revenue, drop in attendance
Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre is laying off 12% of its staff, effective immediately, in the wake of falling revenue streams, the end of federal COVID relief funding and diminishing subscribers.
Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre is laying off 12% of its staff, effective immediately, in the wake of falling revenue streams, the end of federal COVID relief funding and diminishing subscribers.
CDC tracking new version of coronavirus
A new COVID-19 booster could be available by mid-September. Health officials report a steady increase of hospitalizations as the CDC is looking into a new coronavirus variant that is picking up steam.
A new COVID-19 booster could be available by mid-September. Health officials report a steady increase of hospitalizations as the CDC is looking into a new coronavirus variant that is picking up steam.
Late summer COVID cases are rising
Illinois health officials say cases are rising statewide.
Illinois health officials say cases are rising statewide.
Illinoisans warned about potential increase in COVID cases as fall approaches
Illinois health officials are warning the public to prepare for a possible uptick in COVID cases this fall.
Illinois health officials are warning the public to prepare for a possible uptick in COVID cases this fall.
New study suggests some negative COVID tests weren't accurate
New research suggests that some people who had previously tested negative for COVID may not have been negative at all.
New research suggests that some people who had previously tested negative for COVID may not have been negative at all.
New study challenges negative COVID tests, alters approach to long-term COVID
New research suggests that some people who had previously tested negative for COVID may not have been negative at all.
New research suggests that some people who had previously tested negative for COVID may not have been negative at all.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Inflation Reduction Act: Biden says he wishes it wasn't named that
It?s called the Inflation Reduction Act, yet even President Biden says he wishes it wasn?t named that. Still, he?s making it the centerpiece of his re-election campaign, but what exactly is in it?
It?s called the Inflation Reduction Act, yet even President Biden says he wishes it wasn?t named that. Still, he?s making it the centerpiece of his re-election campaign, but what exactly is in it?
State of Illinois employees fired, disciplined over pandemic fraud
A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.
A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.
Illinois fires 47 state workers over Covid pandemic fraud
A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.
A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.
Inflation Reduction Act approaches one-year mark with mixed results
The Inflation Reduction Act is coming up on one year with mixed results.
The Inflation Reduction Act is coming up on one year with mixed results.
Mayor Johnson addresses Dr. Arwady firing
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson quoted Tupac Shakur when asked about Dr. Allison Arwady's firing.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson quoted Tupac Shakur when asked about Dr. Allison Arwady's firing.
Mayor Johnson addresses Dr. Arwady firing
As COVID cases rise across the area, the woman who had been guiding Chicagoans through the pandemic is fired.
As COVID cases rise across the area, the woman who had been guiding Chicagoans through the pandemic is fired.
Covid-19 cases in Chicago show uptick
While it's not a surge just yet, COVID cases in Chicago are going up.
While it's not a surge just yet, COVID cases in Chicago are going up.
No surge, but still 'jarring': COVID cases creeping up in Chicago
The days of shuttered restaurants and mask mandates might feel like socially distant memories, but physicians say Chicago’s late-summer rise in COVID cases and hospitalizations — no matter how slight — is a reminder the virus still packs a devastating punch for vulnerable communities.
The days of shuttered restaurants and mask mandates might feel like socially distant memories, but physicians say Chicago’s late-summer rise in COVID cases and hospitalizations — no matter how slight — is a reminder the virus still packs a devastating punch for vulnerable communities.