Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
CDC finds women report worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccine than men
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
'He was a very different person': Illinois family attributes loss of father to 'COVID psychosis'
An Illinois family believes they lost their father as a result of 'COVID psychosis.'
An Illinois family believes they lost their father as a result of 'COVID psychosis.'
Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
More than 1,000 candles form cross to remember COVID-19 victims in Brazil
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
CDC could 'soon' ease school distancing guidelines to 3 feet
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Patients expecting COVID-19 vaccine injected with empty syringes at Kroger location: report
A health care professional was "under the impression" that a colleague had filled the syringes before the patients came in for their appointments.
A health care professional was "under the impression" that a colleague had filled the syringes before the patients came in for their appointments.
Illinois reports 1,700 coronavirus cases, 55 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,700 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 55 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,700 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 55 additional deaths.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith urges LeBron James to be more transparent with COVID vaccine decision
LeBron James’ response to a question on whether or not he would get the coronavirus vaccine didn’t sit well with fiery ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.
LeBron James’ response to a question on whether or not he would get the coronavirus vaccine didn’t sit well with fiery ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.
Doctor recounts performing rare double lung transplant on COVID-19 survivor
Dr. Rafael Garza-Castillon from Northwestern Medicine talks about the miraculous recovery of a 43-year-old father who underwent a double lung transplant after beating COVID-19.
Dr. Rafael Garza-Castillon from Northwestern Medicine talks about the miraculous recovery of a 43-year-old father who underwent a double lung transplant after beating COVID-19.
Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
Despite positive coronavirus trends, doctors stress vigilance in taking precautions
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks through the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks through the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Rapid spread of COVID variants fuels the race to vaccinate
Dr. Carlos Del Rio from Emory University talks about the latest medical findings on COVID-19 and its variants.
Dr. Carlos Del Rio from Emory University talks about the latest medical findings on COVID-19 and its variants.
Rep. Chuy Garcia on the House's approval of the $19.T COVID relief package
Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia talks about when residents can expect their stimulus checks to come in as the COVID relief package is one signature from being passed into law.
Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia talks about when residents can expect their stimulus checks to come in as the COVID relief package is one signature from being passed into law.
Lightfoot warns Chicago alderman not to produce wish lists
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned the city’s aldermen on Wednesday not to produce wish lists now that Congress has passed a COVID-19 relief package that will send nearly $2 billion to the city.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned the city’s aldermen on Wednesday not to produce wish lists now that Congress has passed a COVID-19 relief package that will send nearly $2 billion to the city.
Congress OKs $1.9T coronavirus relief bill in win for Biden, Dems
A Congress riven along party lines approved the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed a major triumph.
A Congress riven along party lines approved the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed a major triumph.
Vaccination appointments at the United Center become available to residents in 5 more zip codes
The United Center is cranking out hundreds of vaccinations daily, and now that it is fully operational, it is available to more people.
The United Center is cranking out hundreds of vaccinations daily, and now that it is fully operational, it is available to more people.
Lightfoot optimistic this summer will be a more normal one for Chicago
"I believe the summer of 2021 is going to look more like the summer of 2019 and less like the summer of 2020," Mayor Lightfoot said Wednesday.
"I believe the summer of 2021 is going to look more like the summer of 2019 and less like the summer of 2020," Mayor Lightfoot said Wednesday.