Sinovac says its vaccine is safe for children as young as 3

Sinovac said its COVID-19 vaccine is safe in children ages 3-17, based on preliminary data, and it has submitted the data to Chinese drug regulators.

Merkel says Germany in 'a new pandemic' as country extends COVID-19 lockdowns amid rising cases

Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

Could there be a 4th stimulus check? Democratic lawmakers push for more direct payments

10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.

Indiana to lift mask mandate amid concern: 'We're not ready'

Indiana’s governor announced Tuesday he would lift the statewide mask mandate and remaining COVID-19 business restrictions in two weeks.

Chicago updates coronavirus travel order

Travelers who have been fully vaccinated for two weeks are exempt from the travel order requirements.

Illinois reports 1,832 coronavirus cases, 13 deaths

Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 1,832 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 13 additional deaths.

New resource center supplying COVID assistance to residents, businesses in Little Village
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Maritza Guzman from Latinos Progresando talks about the new resource center they're launching in Little Village to help residents navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19.

Because of COVID, here's what to expect the next time you book a Chicago hotel

In a FOX 32 special report, we check in with some downtown hotels to see what you can expect the next time you book a room after a year in a pandemic.

Confusion surrounds who can get vaccinated in Chicago

More people in Illinois are now eligible to get the COVID vaccine as the state moves into Phase 1B Plus. But that does not apply to city of Chicago residents, which is causing confusion over who is eligible for what and when.

Loretto Hospital vaccination scandal deepens

A source confirms that Loretto Hospital's Chief Operating Officer Anosh Ahmed steered dozens of doses of vaccine intended for low-income residents to Trump Tower, where he and another Loretto executive live, and to a Gold Coast luxury watch outlet where Ahmed frequently shops.

Chicago won't open a 24-hour vaccination site yet, Arwardy says

Chicago public health officials said they have no plans to open a vaccination site that would be open 24 hours a day — as some other cities have done.

Low-dose aspirin cuts severe coronavirus risk, study suggests

Low-dose aspirin could help keep coronavirus patients off of ventilators, decrease their chances of requiring admission to the intensive care unit and lower the risk of in-hospital death, according to the findings of a new study.

Couple buys Riverside dream home, but seller refuses to move out in eviction moratorium loophole

When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.  

Illinois reports 1,220 coronavirus cases, 22 deaths

Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,220 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.