Texas Rangers host sellout crowd for 2021 home opener with no COVID-19 attendance restrictions
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Illinois reports 2,102 coronavirus cases, 11 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 2,102 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 11 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 2,102 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 11 additional deaths.
Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US ports in July
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
COVID-19 outbreak at Illinois bar infects 46, forces school closure: CDC report
A coronavirus outbreak at a rural bar in Illinois resulted in at least 46 infections, hospitalized a long-term care resident and likely spurred the temporary closure of a 650-student school, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A coronavirus outbreak at a rural bar in Illinois resulted in at least 46 infections, hospitalized a long-term care resident and likely spurred the temporary closure of a 650-student school, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Florida couple charged with $5.8-million COVID relief fraud
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
Two new mass vaccination sites to open today in Chicago
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Chicagoans take advantage of relaxing COVID restrictions on beautiful Easter Sunday
Easter 2020 versus Easter 2021 was a night and day difference.
Easter 2020 versus Easter 2021 was a night and day difference.
US seeing 'fourth wave' of coronavirus infections due to variants, doctor says
"I believe that, in some ways, we're almost in a new pandemic," Dr. Michael Osterholm said.
"I believe that, in some ways, we're almost in a new pandemic," Dr. Michael Osterholm said.
'I didn't think this was going to happen to me': 24-year-old with COVID-19 needed multi-organ transplant
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Illinois reports 2,449 new COVID-19 cases, 14 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,449 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 14 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,449 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 14 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Coronavirus variant from India discovered in the Bay Area
A new coronavirus variant, first found in India, was discovered in a Bay Area patient by Stanford's Clinical Virology Lab.
A new coronavirus variant, first found in India, was discovered in a Bay Area patient by Stanford's Clinical Virology Lab.
COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and may also protect baby, study shows
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
Illinois reports 2,839 new COVID-19 cases, 13 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,839 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 13 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,839 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 13 additional deaths, on Saturday.
Chicago's top doc says city could see a sense of normalcy this summer
Chicago's top doctor says a sense of normalcy could be on the way just in time for summer.
Chicago's top doctor says a sense of normalcy could be on the way just in time for summer.
Past infection of COVID-19 increases vaccine response six-fold, new study finds
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
14-year-old boy dies from complications of COVID-19 infection
A 14-year-old Hispanic boy died from complications of infection with the coronavirus, officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirm.
A 14-year-old Hispanic boy died from complications of infection with the coronavirus, officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirm.
Popular music venue in Berwyn closing due to pandemic
A popular music venue and bar in west suburban Berwyn is for sale.
A popular music venue and bar in west suburban Berwyn is for sale.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.