Study: Mosquitoes could aid in treatments of life-threatening viruses, possibly COVID-19
A new study revealed that a protein found in mosquitoes could help in treatments in some life-threatening viruses like West Nile and Zika and possibly COVID-19.
A new study revealed that a protein found in mosquitoes could help in treatments in some life-threatening viruses like West Nile and Zika and possibly COVID-19.
One Chicago bar cited for violating COVID-19 regulations as revelers celebrated St. Pats early
Chicago bars were busy with early St. Patrick's Day revelers this weekend, but only one bar was cited for violating COVID-19 restrictions. Clutch Bar on Erie Street was cited for being over capacity, allowing too many people at each table, and having tables closer than six feet.
Chicago bars were busy with early St. Patrick's Day revelers this weekend, but only one bar was cited for violating COVID-19 restrictions. Clutch Bar on Erie Street was cited for being over capacity, allowing too many people at each table, and having tables closer than six feet.
Duke University puts all undergrads in COVID quarantine after 180 positive cases
All undergraduates at Duke University have to stay in quarantine until March 21, or they could be suspended.
All undergraduates at Duke University have to stay in quarantine until March 21, or they could be suspended.
Arrest warrant issued for woman who refused to wear mask at bank in Texas
Terry Wright, 65, told a reporter that she was "attacked" and compared mask requirements to the way that Nazi Germany forced Jewish people to identify themselves with a Star of David.
Terry Wright, 65, told a reporter that she was "attacked" and compared mask requirements to the way that Nazi Germany forced Jewish people to identify themselves with a Star of David.
White House: US reaches world record in daily COVID-19 vaccinations
The White House said the U.S. administered nearly 3 million COVID-19 vaccinations Saturday, more than any other country.
The White House said the U.S. administered nearly 3 million COVID-19 vaccinations Saturday, more than any other country.
'I missed you so much': Grandma hugs grandson for the first time after getting COVID-19 vaccine
What a sweet moment! A grandmother was filmed hugging her grandson for the first time in months after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
What a sweet moment! A grandmother was filmed hugging her grandson for the first time in months after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Yo-Yo Ma performs surprise concert at COVID-19 vaccination site
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma gave a free, surprise concert at a COVID-19 vaccination site Saturday in Massachusetts.
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma gave a free, surprise concert at a COVID-19 vaccination site Saturday in Massachusetts.
Illinois reports 1,484 new cases of COVID-19, 19 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,484 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 19 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,484 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 19 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Fauci backs Biden pledge of normal Fourth of July, 3 million vaccines per day
Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.
Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.
Pending stimulus check? Here's when your money could be released
Many Americans already see the money in their bank account but they are not able to access it because it is 'pending.'
Many Americans already see the money in their bank account but they are not able to access it because it is 'pending.'
Greece reopening to vaccinated, COVID-negative travelers in May
Greece is preparing to welcome tourists again -- as long as they have antibodies, have been vaccinated or have tested negative for the coronavirus.
Greece is preparing to welcome tourists again -- as long as they have antibodies, have been vaccinated or have tested negative for the coronavirus.
Chicagoans celebrating St. Patrick's Day early, while bar owners watch for overcrowding
The warm temps and surprise dyeing of the Chicago River had hundreds snapping selfies and enjoying the great green sight on Saturday. After that, many people were hitting the bars.
The warm temps and surprise dyeing of the Chicago River had hundreds snapping selfies and enjoying the great green sight on Saturday. After that, many people were hitting the bars.
"I’m back in action,” One of the first Americans who contracted COVID-19 speaks about his recovery
Gregg Garfield was the first coronavirus patient admitted to his hospital. He was on a ventilator for 30 days and doctors gave him a 1% chance to live. But now Gregg is thriving and has beat COVID-19.
Gregg Garfield was the first coronavirus patient admitted to his hospital. He was on a ventilator for 30 days and doctors gave him a 1% chance to live. But now Gregg is thriving and has beat COVID-19.
Utah Medical Examiner says 39-year-old mom’s death 4 days after taking COVID vaccine is ‘temporally related’
Kassidi Kurill received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Feb. 1
Kassidi Kurill received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Feb. 1
Illinois reports 1,675 new COVID-19 cases, 23 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,675 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 23 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,675 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 23 additional deaths, on Saturday.
4 more Chicago ZIP codes can now schedule vaccine appointments at United Center
Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the United Center vaccine site has expanded to an additional four ZIP codes on Chicago's South and West Sides.
Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the United Center vaccine site has expanded to an additional four ZIP codes on Chicago's South and West Sides.
JetBlue passenger facing $14,500 fine after refusing to wear mask or stop drinking his own alcohol, FAA says
The FAA says the man not only refused to keep his mask on but also kept drinking alcohol he brought onto the plane for his flight to the Caribbean.
The FAA says the man not only refused to keep his mask on but also kept drinking alcohol he brought onto the plane for his flight to the Caribbean.
Airline passenger accused of refusing mask, then urinating in the cabin
The agent said Landon Grier told him he had several beers and “a couple of shots” before boarding the flight, fell asleep on the plane and woke up to being yelled at by the flight attendants who told him he was urinating.
The agent said Landon Grier told him he had several beers and “a couple of shots” before boarding the flight, fell asleep on the plane and woke up to being yelled at by the flight attendants who told him he was urinating.
Cook County Jail to resume in-person visits Sunday
In-person visits at the Cook County Jail will resume Sunday, exactly a year after Sheriff Tom Dart first announced those visits were on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dart’s office announced Friday.
In-person visits at the Cook County Jail will resume Sunday, exactly a year after Sheriff Tom Dart first announced those visits were on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dart’s office announced Friday.
City officials encourage safe celebrations this St. Patrick's Day
It's another pandemic St. Patrick’s, as people kick off what would normally be a rather lively weekend.
It's another pandemic St. Patrick’s, as people kick off what would normally be a rather lively weekend.