Illinois reports 3,314 new COVID-19 cases, 69 additional deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,314 new COVID-19 cases in the state on Wednesday, along with 69 additional deaths.

Coronavirus variant P.1 surging in Brazil 'deeply worrying,' experts say

A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.

Best mask-wearing practices for slowing the spread of COVID-19
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Jill Crittenden, member of N95decon.org, explains why wearing two masks or better-fitting masks is more effective in battling the spread of COVID-19.

Chicago-area father speaks out after son's suicide, says lockdowns 'devastating' for young people

Chris Buckner, whose son Dylan Buckner committed suicide in January, told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday that the stress caused by Chicago‘s coronavirus restrictions, including school closures and the inability to participate in school sports, "contributed" to his son’s death.

Chicago Walmart stores begin vaccinating Illinois residents

Walmart stores in Chicago have just begun vaccinating hundreds of people per day. Here's how you can get your appointment:

South Side Irish Parade canceled for 2nd year in row due to COVID

So many people hoped it would not come to this, but it appears Chicago will miss out on another South Side Irish Parade this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago partners with company to help residents book vaccine appointments

The city of Chicago announced Tuesday a free partnership with Zocdoc, which is a way to find out if coronavirus vaccine doses are available in your zip code. And if they're not, you can be notified when they are.

Democrats move forward with Biden's COVID-19 relief bill

President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.

Federal mask mandate in effect, what it means for you

President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate goes into effect overnight into Tuesday and we have what it means for you in terms of mask-wearing.

Illinois reports 2,304 new coronavirus cases, 47 more deaths

Illinois public health officials said Tuesday that if statistics governing COVID-19 restrictions continue to improve, nearly all of the state will be able to return to milder rules on socialization.

Biden, Harris hear GOP pitch for smaller COVID-19 relief package

President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.

Super Bowl parties risky during pandemic, experts say

Football fans planning to hold a Super Bowl party this weekend should try to do so as safely as possible, experts said Monday.

Pregnant women with coronavirus pass antibodies to newborns, study finds

The findings of a new study support a growing amount of evidence that suggests pregnant women who contract the novel coronavirus pass protective antibodies to their newborns.

CPS students to continue online learning Tuesday, Wednesday

Chicago Public Schools leaders extended remote learning Monday for two more days and called for a "cooling-off period" in negotiations with the teachers’ union, citing progress but not a full agreement on COVID-19 safety plans for returning to schools.

Chicago mother says coronavirus public school shutdowns 'killing our kids mentally'

Chicago public school parent Amy Jacobson argued on Monday that children are suffering "mental abuse" by not returning to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying "we are killing our kids mentally" with the school shutdowns.

WI mom who gave birth in coma holds newborn after beating COVID

A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.

Illinois reports 2,312 new cases of COVID-19, 16 additional deaths

Illinois public health officials said they expected COVID-19 vaccinations to top 1 million by the end of Monday, even as the state struggles to get more doses and fends off criticism it is moving too slowly.