Chicago launches CTA vaccination bus
Chicago public health officials launched a new mobile COVID-19 vaccination program Wednesday using a CTA bus to reach seniors in areas with low vaccination rates.
Chicago public health officials launched a new mobile COVID-19 vaccination program Wednesday using a CTA bus to reach seniors in areas with low vaccination rates.
Stillbirths, maternal mortality grow during pandemic
The first study showing how pregnant women have been impacted by the pandemic has been made public. Globally, the statistics are very grim.
The first study showing how pregnant women have been impacted by the pandemic has been made public. Globally, the statistics are very grim.
Cubs fans flock to Wrigley for chilly Opening Day
It was a sight Thursday that we had not seen in a while at Wrigley Field -- Cubs fans in the stands!
It was a sight Thursday that we had not seen in a while at Wrigley Field -- Cubs fans in the stands!
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
United plans to hire about 300 new pilots amid travel rebound
United Airlines said Thursday it plans to hire about 300 pilots, another sign that airlines feel more confident that a recent increase in travel will continue.
United Airlines said Thursday it plans to hire about 300 pilots, another sign that airlines feel more confident that a recent increase in travel will continue.
University of Illinois says in-person learning to resume this fall
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is forging ahead with in-person learning.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is forging ahead with in-person learning.
Illinois reports 3,526 coronavirus cases, 25 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 3,526 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 25 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 3,526 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 25 additional deaths.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
Company brings chicken therapy to senior living community
While many have been cooped up due to COVID-19, one Wisconsin home care company is bringing chickens to a senior living community to help with just that.
While many have been cooped up due to COVID-19, one Wisconsin home care company is bringing chickens to a senior living community to help with just that.
Wisconsin, Indiana loosen restrictions, COVID-19 cases climb in Illinois
Mayor Lightfoot is expressing concern for Chicago as COVID-19 cases climb. This, as two neighboring states are loosening restrictions.
Mayor Lightfoot is expressing concern for Chicago as COVID-19 cases climb. This, as two neighboring states are loosening restrictions.
Cubs and Sox fans will face changes whether they're at the ballpark or a bar on Opening Day
The city of Chicago is prepared to crack down on bars that don't enforce COVID rules including masks, capacity limits and social distancing. "As business owners, as managers of these establishments, it is your responsibility to adhere to the guidelines. The violations are steep."
The city of Chicago is prepared to crack down on bars that don't enforce COVID rules including masks, capacity limits and social distancing. "As business owners, as managers of these establishments, it is your responsibility to adhere to the guidelines. The violations are steep."
Suburban woman charged with attacking nail salon customer over masks
Police say that Lidia Danciu got hostile with a customer who asked her to wear her mask properly. Danciu told Fox 32 News she has been getting death threats since the video went viral, and that she was wearing her mask but took it off when the other customer started hassling her about it.
Police say that Lidia Danciu got hostile with a customer who asked her to wear her mask properly. Danciu told Fox 32 News she has been getting death threats since the video went viral, and that she was wearing her mask but took it off when the other customer started hassling her about it.
Sarah Palin urges people to wear masks after she, several family members test positive for COVID-19
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Chicago on April 6 to talk about vaccine equity
During her visit to Chicago, Harris will be focusing on efforts to make sure that all people have equal access to vaccinations.
During her visit to Chicago, Harris will be focusing on efforts to make sure that all people have equal access to vaccinations.
Poll: Most Americans approve of Biden's early handling of COVID-19 pandemic
Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.
Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.
15 million J&J COVID vaccines thrown away after ingredient mix-up
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down statewide mask mandate
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
Scammers create fake COVID-19 vaccine surveys to steal money, personal information, DOJ says
Consumers reportedly receive the surveys by email and text message, and are told that, as a gift for filling out the survey, they can choose from various free prizes, such as an iPad Pro.
Consumers reportedly receive the surveys by email and text message, and are told that, as a gift for filling out the survey, they can choose from various free prizes, such as an iPad Pro.
Cook County records 10,000 coronavirus deaths since pandemic began
Cook County has recorded more than 10,000 deaths caused by the coronavirus, with most of the deaths in communities of color.
Cook County has recorded more than 10,000 deaths caused by the coronavirus, with most of the deaths in communities of color.
Cook County Heath to release 8,000 vaccine appointments
Cook County Health will release more than 8,000 first-dose coronavirus vaccination appointments at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Cook County Health will release more than 8,000 first-dose coronavirus vaccination appointments at 6 p.m. Wednesday.