Illinois reports 2,035 new COVID-19 cases, 24 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,035 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,035 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
MIT study challenges indoor social distancing, finds 'no difference between 6 feet and 60 feet'
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
Democrats pushing Biden to propose permanent extension of unemployment benefits
In a letter to the White House, 40 House Democrats proposed increasing jobless benefits, extending the duration of the weekly benefits, expanding the pool of eligibility and creating a system that would tie payments to changing economic conditions
In a letter to the White House, 40 House Democrats proposed increasing jobless benefits, extending the duration of the weekly benefits, expanding the pool of eligibility and creating a system that would tie payments to changing economic conditions
Man charged with infecting 22 people with COVID-19
He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."
He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."
Long-lasting symptoms, increased risk of death found in 8-10% of surviving COVID-19 patients, VHA study found
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
Illinois reports 2,907 new COVID-19 cases, 25 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,907 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,907 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths, on Saturday.
CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
Florida church leader, family indicted for allegedly selling bleach as fake COVID-19 cure
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
Congressman Bobby Rush tells vaccine skeptics 'stop playing Russian roulette' with lives
"If we were giving away Chicken McNuggets here tonight, the hall would be overflowing... You trust McDonald's," Congressman Bobby Rush said during a virtual panel on Black Americans and their concerns about vaccines. "You ought to trust our doctors..."
"If we were giving away Chicken McNuggets here tonight, the hall would be overflowing... You trust McDonald's," Congressman Bobby Rush said during a virtual panel on Black Americans and their concerns about vaccines. "You ought to trust our doctors..."
Global study suggests pregnant women who get COVID-19 have higher risk of complications, death
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
N95 masks don't have to be rationed, reused anymore in US hospitals amid plentiful supply, FDA says
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Illinois reports 3,369 new COVID-19 cases, 22 more deaths
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,369 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,369 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.
Wisconsin senator questions need for vaccinations during radio interview
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview "what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?"
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview "what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?"
All Chicago mass vaccination sites accepting walk-in appointments starting today
CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the city's vaccination efforts so far and details COVID-19 trends affecting the Windy City.
CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the city's vaccination efforts so far and details COVID-19 trends affecting the Windy City.
Come and get it: Chicago now has enough vaccine to meet demand
For the first time, Chicago now has enough vaccine for anyone who wants it.
For the first time, Chicago now has enough vaccine for anyone who wants it.
North Center restaurant strives to have zero food waste
"As a small business during a pandemic it's more important than ever to avoid waste. You can really squeeze extra pennies and dimes out of your produce by doing these sorts of things," said Chef Shaner.
"As a small business during a pandemic it's more important than ever to avoid waste. You can really squeeze extra pennies and dimes out of your produce by doing these sorts of things," said Chef Shaner.
Chicago area sees shortage of baseball, softball umpires due to pandemic
A shortage of baseball and softball umpires is plaguing sports leagues across the Chicago area right now.
A shortage of baseball and softball umpires is plaguing sports leagues across the Chicago area right now.
Chicago area attractions begin to reopen for first time since pandemic began
Last year at this time, all we could talk about were all the spring and summer events we've grown to love being shut down. This spring? A much different story as it's not only the flowers that are springing back to life.
Last year at this time, all we could talk about were all the spring and summer events we've grown to love being shut down. This spring? A much different story as it's not only the flowers that are springing back to life.
Suburban high school plans to hold in-person prom, graduation
A suburban high school announced plans for a full Junior and Senior Prom at the school's campus, along with a full graduation ceremony that will be held the next day.
A suburban high school announced plans for a full Junior and Senior Prom at the school's campus, along with a full graduation ceremony that will be held the next day.
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.