COVID-19 causes the immune system to go rogue and harm the body, researchers say
Researchers have found that in some people with severe COVID-19, the immune system goes rogue and attacks one of its own key defenses instead of fighting the coronavirus.
Researchers have found that in some people with severe COVID-19, the immune system goes rogue and attacks one of its own key defenses instead of fighting the coronavirus.
Stimulus checks on the way: US Treasury confirms $1,400 payments could hit bank accounts this weekend
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
AOC takes shot at GOP, says Dems passed COVID-19 bill while Republicans 'read The Cat in the Hat'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took aim at Republicans this week for focusing on the so-called cancel culture instead of working with Democrats to pass the coronavirus relief package.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took aim at Republicans this week for focusing on the so-called cancel culture instead of working with Democrats to pass the coronavirus relief package.
CDC updates coronavirus guidance for child care centers
The new guidance, which is intended for all types of child care programs, marks the first update since July.
The new guidance, which is intended for all types of child care programs, marks the first update since July.
COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
More than half of all Illinois seniors are now vaccinated
Public health officials on Friday announced another 1,763 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 39 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 1,763 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 39 additional deaths.
Parents could receive $3,600 child tax credit soon - here's what you need to know
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
$1,400 stimulus checks can be seized by private collectors for unpaid debts
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Many still hesitant to go to the doctor during the pandemic
Dr. Adhir Shroff from University Illinois Health explains why many people are still reluctant to go to the doctor's office one year after the onset of the pandemic.
Dr. Adhir Shroff from University Illinois Health explains why many people are still reluctant to go to the doctor's office one year after the onset of the pandemic.
Study finds Pfizer vaccine blocks 94% of asymptomatic infections
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Chicago officials urge restraint ahead of St. Patrick's Day festivities
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
American, United Airlines cancel 27,000 furloughs after COVID-19 relief bill passes
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
Chicago nursing students volunteer at local vaccination sites
Chicago nursing students are jumping off the sidelines, straight into the fight against COVID-19.
Chicago nursing students are jumping off the sidelines, straight into the fight against COVID-19.
Bicycles in short supply amid pandemic
Spring weather has you looking for a bicycle? Good luck finding one.
Spring weather has you looking for a bicycle? Good luck finding one.
Suburban school district cancels classes after 125 teachers, staff call off from vaccine side effects
A suburban school district was forced to shut down on Thursday after125 staff and teachers had side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.
A suburban school district was forced to shut down on Thursday after125 staff and teachers had side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.
'COVID long haulers': Marathon runner still feels COVID effects one year after diagnosis
A three-time marathon runner, Sara Buursma, was never afraid of going the distance. But now, she feels like she's running a whole new marathon as a COVID-19 long hauler.
A three-time marathon runner, Sara Buursma, was never afraid of going the distance. But now, she feels like she's running a whole new marathon as a COVID-19 long hauler.
Illinois continues vaccine expansion plan
Illinois reported 1700 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday and 55 new deaths as the push to get people vaccinated continues.
Illinois reported 1700 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday and 55 new deaths as the push to get people vaccinated continues.
Cook County to release 20,000 suburban vaccine appointments Friday
Cook County health officials announced Thursday that the county will be releasing 20,000 appointments for eligible recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine Friday.
Cook County health officials announced Thursday that the county will be releasing 20,000 appointments for eligible recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine Friday.
NIH launches 3rd trial into blood clot treatments for COVID-19 patients
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death increases depending on body mass index, CDC says
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.