Suburban Cook County announces walk-in vaccination appointments
Cook County Health officials announced a pilot program Wednesday for walk-in coronavirus vaccinations at two south suburban sites, allowing residents to receive a vaccination without an appointment.
Cook County Health officials announced a pilot program Wednesday for walk-in coronavirus vaccinations at two south suburban sites, allowing residents to receive a vaccination without an appointment.
CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
Abbott to ship BinaxNOW coronavirus self test to Walgreens, CVS and Walmart next week
Mary Rodgers, principal scientist at Abbott, talks about the new COVID-19 self test they've developed that will be purchaseable over-the-counter at stores nationwide.
Mary Rodgers, principal scientist at Abbott, talks about the new COVID-19 self test they've developed that will be purchaseable over-the-counter at stores nationwide.
Nevada teen suffers seizures, extremely rare brain clots after Johnson & Johnson vaccine
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
Midlothian Driver Services Facility to reopen April 22
The Midlothian Driver Services Facility will reopen on Thursday, April 22.
The Midlothian Driver Services Facility will reopen on Thursday, April 22.
DePaul University requiring COVID-19 vaccine for students returning to in-person classes this fall
DePaul University says it will require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning in-person to campus this fall.
DePaul University says it will require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning in-person to campus this fall.
Illinois reports 2,765 coronavirus cases, 28 deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 2,765 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 28 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 2,765 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 28 additional deaths.
Some Illinois hospitals running low on beds due to COVID-19
Several hospitals in northwest and central Illinois are running out of beds because of the coronavirus pandemic, officials say.
Several hospitals in northwest and central Illinois are running out of beds because of the coronavirus pandemic, officials say.
Hundreds of students quarantine in suburbs due to potential COVID-19 exposure
"We really need to stay safe because right now we don't have a pediatric vaccine approved yet, " said Dr. Taylor Heald-Sargent.
"We really need to stay safe because right now we don't have a pediatric vaccine approved yet, " said Dr. Taylor Heald-Sargent.
Calls for senior home virtual visits grow during the pandemic
Lori Hendren, associate state director for advocacy and outreach at AARP, talks a new state bill that would require nursing homes to offer virtual visits for residents who have suffered social isolation during the pandemic.
Lori Hendren, associate state director for advocacy and outreach at AARP, talks a new state bill that would require nursing homes to offer virtual visits for residents who have suffered social isolation during the pandemic.
Illinois health officials report drop in COVID-19 infections
Numbers released by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday show the COVID-19 infection rate in the state is improving for the first time in weeks.
Numbers released by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday show the COVID-19 infection rate in the state is improving for the first time in weeks.
Illinois reports 2,587 coronavirus cases, 9 deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 2,587 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 9 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 2,587 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 9 additional deaths.
Navy Pier to mark phased reopening on April 30 with weekly fireworks celebration
Navy Pier will begin a phased reopening on April 30, eight months after it closed over the Labor Day weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Navy Pier will begin a phased reopening on April 30, eight months after it closed over the Labor Day weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic.
"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.