Chicago eyes April return to class for high school students
It would be the first time high school students in the nation’s third-largest school district have the option to be back in classrooms since going fully remote a year ago amid the coronavirus pandemic.
It would be the first time high school students in the nation’s third-largest school district have the option to be back in classrooms since going fully remote a year ago amid the coronavirus pandemic.
US travel on the rise as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn pandemic isn’t over
Some destination hot spots are already seeing waves of travelers as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn the pandemic is not over yet.
Some destination hot spots are already seeing waves of travelers as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn the pandemic is not over yet.
Illinois reports 1,997 coronavirus cases, 19 deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 1,997 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 19 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 1,997 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 19 additional deaths.
Moderna begins study of COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Emergency relief fund assisting Chicago venue workers who are out of work during the pandemic
Emily Egerton, Chicago Independent Venue League committee member, talks about the assistance they're able to give to concert venue workers who are struggling to make end's meet as live shows are shut down.
Emily Egerton, Chicago Independent Venue League committee member, talks about the assistance they're able to give to concert venue workers who are struggling to make end's meet as live shows are shut down.
State officials poised to announce loosening of COVID-19 restrictions
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Pritzker reflects on pandemic, shares what's next for Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker spoke with FOX 32 News regarding how the pandemic has affected him and what comes next for Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker spoke with FOX 32 News regarding how the pandemic has affected him and what comes next for Illinois.
Rollback of COVID-19 restrictions in Illinois could be coming
Illinois residents could hear this week when Governor JB Pritzker will start to relax COVID-19 restrictions.
Illinois residents could hear this week when Governor JB Pritzker will start to relax COVID-19 restrictions.
‘We loved each other so, so much’: Husband dies from COVID-19 days after getting married
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
AP poll: Vaccination efforts could face hurdles as Republicans less willing to get COVID-19 shot
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
Italy back to lockdown over Easter weekend amid surging COVID-19 cases
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Wife takes nursing home job to still see husband and comply with COVID-19 restrictions
The COVID-19 restrictions left Cynthia Romano with no choice but to take a job at a nursing home in order to see her ailing husband.
The COVID-19 restrictions left Cynthia Romano with no choice but to take a job at a nursing home in order to see her ailing husband.
Biden, Harris and others begin promoting COVID-19 relief plan's benefits during 'Help is Here' tour
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
782 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths reported in Illinois
Illinois health officials Monday reported 782 new COVID-19 cases along with with 12 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials Monday reported 782 new COVID-19 cases along with with 12 additional deaths.
Facebook to label COVID-19 vaccine posts to combat misinformation, help people find where to get the shot
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
France, Germany latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clotting reports
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
'Maskne': How to deal with mask-wearing acne issues
How is your face doing during this mask-wearing pandemic? If you find yourself dealing with pimples, rashes or acne, you aren?t alone. Dr. Nancy Shannon shares some advice on handle maskne.
How is your face doing during this mask-wearing pandemic? If you find yourself dealing with pimples, rashes or acne, you aren?t alone. Dr. Nancy Shannon shares some advice on handle maskne.
Dog park etiquette during the pandemic
It's warming up outside and soon, Chicago walking paths will be filled with people and their dogs. While we all know the rules for social distancing, our furry friends do not. Laura Monaco Torelli of Chicago's Animal Behavior Training Concepts shares some social etiquette tips for your pandemic pooches.
It's warming up outside and soon, Chicago walking paths will be filled with people and their dogs. While we all know the rules for social distancing, our furry friends do not. Laura Monaco Torelli of Chicago's Animal Behavior Training Concepts shares some social etiquette tips for your pandemic pooches.
US prison guards refusing vaccines despite COVID-19
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
Wells Fargo, Chase criticized over timing of third stimulus check delivery
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.