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.
$1,400 stimulus check update: When could you get your third payment?
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Lightfoot: CPS, CTU reach preliminary agreement on in-person learning
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Sunday that a preliminary agreement has been reached the teachers’ union over COVID-19 safety protocols, potentially averting a strike in the nation’s third-largest school district.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Sunday that a preliminary agreement has been reached the teachers’ union over COVID-19 safety protocols, potentially averting a strike in the nation’s third-largest school district.
'Get vaccinated': Patriots send message with new decal on team plane
The Patriots have a simple message displayed on the side of their team plane: Get vaccinated.
The Patriots have a simple message displayed on the side of their team plane: Get vaccinated.
Family of woman who drank sanitizer sues firm that made it
The family of an Illinois woman who died last year after drinking hand sanitizer contaminated with methanol is suing the company that made the product.
The family of an Illinois woman who died last year after drinking hand sanitizer contaminated with methanol is suing the company that made the product.