Fauci advises a return to schools for younger students: 'They do not transmit as readily'
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes that reopening schools for grades 8 and lower is a realistic target, but remains wary of returning high schools to in-person learning while coronavirus vaccines remain in short supply nationwide.
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes that reopening schools for grades 8 and lower is a realistic target, but remains wary of returning high schools to in-person learning while coronavirus vaccines remain in short supply nationwide.
Illinois reports 2,060 new COVID-19 cases, 48 more deaths
State health officials reported another 2,060 new cases of coronavirus statewide Sunday.
State health officials reported another 2,060 new cases of coronavirus statewide Sunday.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
'Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader,' health officials urge
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.
Kroger paying employees $100 to get COVID-19 vaccine
Kroger is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday.
Kroger is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday.
Illinois reports 3,062 new COVID-19 cases, 60 more deaths
State health officials reported another 3,062 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday.
State health officials reported another 3,062 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday.
House passes budget resolution for $1.9T coronavirus relief after Senate's marathon session
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pandemic vices are putting more consumers in debt: 'It's 100% instant gratification'
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
Virginia woman dies hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, health officials investigating
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
Chicago schools, Lightfoot send teachers union 'last, best and final offer' for reopening
CPS originally planned on welcoming K-8 children back for in-person learning this past Monday but has kept pushing back that date, as the union has instructed teachers to continue working remotely during negotiations.
CPS originally planned on welcoming K-8 children back for in-person learning this past Monday but has kept pushing back that date, as the union has instructed teachers to continue working remotely during negotiations.
Face masks mysteriously appearing on doorsteps part of ‘brushing’ scam, Better Business Bureau says
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about packages of face masks and other merchandise that have mysteriously appeared on their doorsteps that could be a part of a “brushing” scam.
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about packages of face masks and other merchandise that have mysteriously appeared on their doorsteps that could be a part of a “brushing” scam.
111-year-old SC woman says secret to long life is wine, beer and getting the COVID-19 vaccine
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Airline pilot shares story of 2-month battle with COVID-19
Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.
Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.
COVID-19 vaccines: More side effects reported after 2nd dose, but experts say there’s a reason
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
Illinois reports 3,660 new coronavirus cases, 83 more deaths
Illinois health officials announced Friday that 83 people have died of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, along with 3,660 more positive cases.
Illinois health officials announced Friday that 83 people have died of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, along with 3,660 more positive cases.
7 essential things to know before you file your 2020 tax return
The coronavirus pandemic triggered many changes in the U.S. economy and the employment landscape. Here are things to know before you file your tax returns.
The coronavirus pandemic triggered many changes in the U.S. economy and the employment landscape. Here are things to know before you file your tax returns.
Vice President Harris casts first tie-breaking vote as VP
The Senate early Friday approved a budget resolution that's a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.
The Senate early Friday approved a budget resolution that's a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.