12 families sue over LaSalle Veterans' Home coronavirus deaths
A dozen families are suing after a deadly coronavirus outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans Home.
A dozen families are suing after a deadly coronavirus outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans Home.
Cases of fully vaccinated people contracting COVID-19 ‘extremely rare,’ doctor says
Last week Illinois began releasing data on so-called "breakthrough" COVID-19 cases, people who have been fully vaccinated but still get the virus and sometimes die.
Last week Illinois began releasing data on so-called "breakthrough" COVID-19 cases, people who have been fully vaccinated but still get the virus and sometimes die.
Illinois reports 2,211 new coronavirus cases, 19 more deaths
Health officials in Illinois on Tuesday said another 2,211 people tested positive for the coronavirus, while another 19 people died from the disease.
Health officials in Illinois on Tuesday said another 2,211 people tested positive for the coronavirus, while another 19 people died from the disease.
COVID-19 vaccine now available at all Illinois Walmart, Sam's Club pharmacies
Coronavirus vaccinations are now being offered at all Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies in Illinois.
Coronavirus vaccinations are now being offered at all Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies in Illinois.
Beloved Rogers Park elotero in ICU with COVID-19
Felipe Vallarta — a beloved elotero who has sold everything from corn to tamales on a Rogers Park street corner for several years — was hospitalized last month with COVID-19 and is currently in a medically induced coma.
Felipe Vallarta — a beloved elotero who has sold everything from corn to tamales on a Rogers Park street corner for several years — was hospitalized last month with COVID-19 and is currently in a medically induced coma.
Polling shows millions plan to stay home instead of returning to work in wake of pandemic
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas breaks down some of the numbers regarding COVID-19 and the U.S. economy.
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas breaks down some of the numbers regarding COVID-19 and the U.S. economy.
COVID-19 patient receives ivermectin drug from Elmhurst Hospital after judge's order
The first dose of ivermectin was administered by Elmhurst Hospital Monday night, three days after a judge ordered the hospital to honor a family's request to treat their mother.
The first dose of ivermectin was administered by Elmhurst Hospital Monday night, three days after a judge ordered the hospital to honor a family's request to treat their mother.
Illinois seeing lack of interest in getting COVID-19 vaccine
As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine continues to decrease, there are now some changes happening at the state's mass vaccination sites.
As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine continues to decrease, there are now some changes happening at the state's mass vaccination sites.
United Center only giving Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week; drive-thru returning
Starting this week, the United Center will only be using the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Starting this week, the United Center will only be using the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Pfizer vaccine will reportedly be approved by FDA for use in kids 12 to 15 years old early next week
About 5 million children between the ages of 12 and 15 would immediately receive the shot following approval, while another 5 to 7 million would likely be vaccinated before the beginning of the fall 2021 school year.
About 5 million children between the ages of 12 and 15 would immediately receive the shot following approval, while another 5 to 7 million would likely be vaccinated before the beginning of the fall 2021 school year.
Illinois reports 2,049 coronavirus cases, 28 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 2,049 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 28 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 2,049 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 28 additional deaths.
Thousands attend music festival without masks, social distancing as part of UK COVID-19 research project
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
UChicago researchers develop promising treatment for COVID-19
Jun Huang from the University of Chicago talks about their potential COVID-19 treatment and how nanoparticles could play a key role in battling back the virus.
Jun Huang from the University of Chicago talks about their potential COVID-19 treatment and how nanoparticles could play a key role in battling back the virus.
Vaccination clinic for teenagers held in Little Village
Teenagers 16 to 18 and their families were invited. About 200 teenagers signed up in advance. Pfizer is the only vaccine currently approved for use in people aged 16 to 18.
Teenagers 16 to 18 and their families were invited. About 200 teenagers signed up in advance. Pfizer is the only vaccine currently approved for use in people aged 16 to 18.
US to begin world trade talks to more widely distribute COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. has been criticized for focusing first on vaccinating Americans, particularly as its vaccine supply begins to outpace demand and doses approved for use elsewhere in the world but not in the U.S. sit idle.
The U.S. has been criticized for focusing first on vaccinating Americans, particularly as its vaccine supply begins to outpace demand and doses approved for use elsewhere in the world but not in the U.S. sit idle.
Retired teacher rakes in nearly 50k renting his pool during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ned Gilardino is swimming in a new revenue stream after renting his pool and making nearly $50,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ned Gilardino is swimming in a new revenue stream after renting his pool and making nearly $50,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
Illinois reports 1,860 coronavirus cases, 27 deaths
Public health officials on Sunday announced another 1,860 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 27 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Sunday announced another 1,860 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 27 additional deaths.
Hospital fire kills 18 coronavirus patients in India
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
Illinois reports 2,813 new COVID-19 cases, 32 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,813 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,813 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths, on Saturday.