"I thought I was dying"; Ted Nugent tests positive for COVID-19 after questioning pandemic rules
A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.
A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.
Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Millions of workers say they will quit if forced to return to office full-time
After more than a year of working from home, many workers are quite comfortable and may refuse to go back to the office full-time.
After more than a year of working from home, many workers are quite comfortable and may refuse to go back to the office full-time.
Potential COVID-19 antiviral drug being tested in humans after proving effective in hamster study
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
Illinois reports 1,959 coronavirus cases, 22 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,959 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,959 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.
Multiple over-the-counter COVID-19 tests now available at stores nationwide
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
CPS high school students start returning to classrooms on Monday amid vaccine push
The Chicago Teachers Union said the deal with CPS includes a clause to vaccinate students and their families against COVID-19. The return date coincides with Chicago's expansion of vaccine eligibility to 16- and 17-year-olds on Monday.
The Chicago Teachers Union said the deal with CPS includes a clause to vaccinate students and their families against COVID-19. The return date coincides with Chicago's expansion of vaccine eligibility to 16- and 17-year-olds on Monday.
Illinois reports 2,666 new COVID-19 cases, 10 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,666 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 10 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,666 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 10 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Georgia Aquarium: Otters test positive for virus that causes COVID-19
The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Illinois offering special appointments for college and university students to get vaccinated
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 3 million people
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
Doctor accused of deceptively claiming his vitamin D, zinc supplements could treat COVID-19
Authorities say the chiropractor promoted his bogus health claims in video monologues on social media that were viewed millions of times.
Authorities say the chiropractor promoted his bogus health claims in video monologues on social media that were viewed millions of times.
Illinois reports 3,194 new COVID-19 cases, 23 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,194 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 23 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,194 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 23 additional deaths, on Saturday.
Ted Cruz says he is done with wearing a mask at the Capitol
Some Capitol staffers and reporters have not yet received both rounds of their vaccine. One reporter asked Cruz to put a mask on while he gave a press conference last month. "Uh, yeah, when I'm talking in front of the TV cameras I'm not going to wear a mask," Cruz told the reporter. "And all of us have been immunized, so..."
Some Capitol staffers and reporters have not yet received both rounds of their vaccine. One reporter asked Cruz to put a mask on while he gave a press conference last month. "Uh, yeah, when I'm talking in front of the TV cameras I'm not going to wear a mask," Cruz told the reporter. "And all of us have been immunized, so..."
Chicago opening COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Loretto Hospital
The city of Chicago announced plans Friday to open a COVID-19 vaccination program at a hospital where vaccine shipments were paused after reports the hospital acted with favoritism in dispensing the treatment.
The city of Chicago announced plans Friday to open a COVID-19 vaccination program at a hospital where vaccine shipments were paused after reports the hospital acted with favoritism in dispensing the treatment.
All prison inmates will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine by mid-May, officials say
All inmates will be provided the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by mid-May, the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced Thursday.
All inmates will be provided the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by mid-May, the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced Thursday.
Elk Grove Village plans for big summer concerts with no masks required
One Chicago suburb is planning for big summer concerts - with no masks required.
One Chicago suburb is planning for big summer concerts - with no masks required.
Illinois reports 3,866 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,866 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 21 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,866 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 21 additional deaths.
CDC identifies 5,800 COVID-19 ‘breakthrough infections’ among 75 million fully vaccinated people
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”