New Will County call center to help residents schedule vaccine appointments
Nearly two months ago, you could feel the excitement in Will County as the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Silver Cross Hospital. But now, for some, patience to get the shot is wearing thin.
Nearly two months ago, you could feel the excitement in Will County as the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Silver Cross Hospital. But now, for some, patience to get the shot is wearing thin.
CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
House Dems propose cutting off $1,400 stimulus checks to certain families
Under the proposed bill, certain American families would not receive the $1,400 stimulus checks. See here:
Under the proposed bill, certain American families would not receive the $1,400 stimulus checks. See here:
DHS: 2nd case of COVID-19 variant identified in Wisconsin
For the second time this year, a more contagious and potentially more deadly COVID-19 variant has been detected in Wisconsin.
For the second time this year, a more contagious and potentially more deadly COVID-19 variant has been detected in Wisconsin.
San Antonio girl dies three days after testing positive for COVID-19
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
Illinois reports 2,082 new COVID-19 cases, 20 additional deaths
Illinois public health officials announced on Tuesday another 2,082 positive cases of COVID-19 and 20 additional deaths.
Illinois public health officials announced on Tuesday another 2,082 positive cases of COVID-19 and 20 additional deaths.
Chicago updates COVID-19 travel guidelines
The City of Chicago loosened its coronavirus travel guidelines, and will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test from travelers to Alaska, North Dakota and Puerto Rico.
The City of Chicago loosened its coronavirus travel guidelines, and will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test from travelers to Alaska, North Dakota and Puerto Rico.
Many turning to smell training after going through COVID-19
Dr. Bozena B. Wrobel from the University of Southern California talks about the impact of smell training on those who lost their sense of smell after contracting COVID-19.
Dr. Bozena B. Wrobel from the University of Southern California talks about the impact of smell training on those who lost their sense of smell after contracting COVID-19.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Chicago ranks among the worst cities in the nation for vaccine rollout
Dr. Ali Khan, executive medical director of Oak Street Health, talks about the status of the coronavirus vaccine rollout across Chicago.
Dr. Ali Khan, executive medical director of Oak Street Health, talks about the status of the coronavirus vaccine rollout across Chicago.
Governor DeSantis responds to maskless Super Bowl photo
"Someone said, 'Hey, you were at the Super Bowl without a mask' ... but how the hell am I going to be able to drink a beer with a mask on? Come on. I had to watch the Bucs win," the Florida governor said.
"Someone said, 'Hey, you were at the Super Bowl without a mask' ... but how the hell am I going to be able to drink a beer with a mask on? Come on. I had to watch the Bucs win," the Florida governor said.
World Health Organization says coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from Chinese lab
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab.
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab.
Union leaders send Chicago Public Schools reopening plan to members
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union agreed Monday to let thousands of union members vote on a proposed deal to get students back into classes.
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union agreed Monday to let thousands of union members vote on a proposed deal to get students back into classes.
Chicago restaurants ask city leaders to expand dining capacity ahead of Valentine's Day weekend
With Valentine’s Day this weekend, restaurants struggling to keep their doors open are hoping the city will have a change of heart and increase indoor dining capacity.
With Valentine’s Day this weekend, restaurants struggling to keep their doors open are hoping the city will have a change of heart and increase indoor dining capacity.
Phoenix mother of six dies after early birth of twins while having COVID-19
A Phoenix man is now left to care for several small children after his wife, 36, died weeks after giving birth prematurely to twins. The babies are still in the NICU.
A Phoenix man is now left to care for several small children after his wife, 36, died weeks after giving birth prematurely to twins. The babies are still in the NICU.
Stimulus checks: Democrats propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Illinois reports 1,747 new COVID-19 cases, 35 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday reported 1,747 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 35 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday reported 1,747 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 35 additional deaths.
More contagious UK coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in US, study finds
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
Democrats set to introduce bill that provides $3,600 per child for some families: report
Democrats are moving to fast-track Biden's pandemic relief plan.
Democrats are moving to fast-track Biden's pandemic relief plan.