Biden feels confident U.S. will be ‘well on our way’ to herd immunity by summer
President Joe Biden said Monday he’s confident the U.S. will be soon be vaccinating 1.5 million people per day - getting the country “well on our way” to herd immunity by summer.
President Joe Biden said Monday he’s confident the U.S. will be soon be vaccinating 1.5 million people per day - getting the country “well on our way” to herd immunity by summer.
‘Call the pros’: Chick-fil-A helps direct gridlocked traffic at S.C. drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.
Lawmaker wants $1,400 stimulus checks reserved for those who get vaccine
President Joe Biden unveiled a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal that aims to combat the coronavirus and begins to pump up a U.S. economy.
President Joe Biden unveiled a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal that aims to combat the coronavirus and begins to pump up a U.S. economy.
Mayor Lightfoot gets vaccine as Illinois loosens COVID-19 rules
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot received a COVID-19 vaccine shot Monday as Illinois touted online signups and efforts to address racial equity at the start of its latest vaccination phase covering essential workers and residents ages 65 and older.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot received a COVID-19 vaccine shot Monday as Illinois touted online signups and efforts to address racial equity at the start of its latest vaccination phase covering essential workers and residents ages 65 and older.
National Guard troops testing positive for COVID-19 claim they are not receiving appropriate medical attention
As thousands of National Guard members packed up and left DC, others are staying longer and Fox News has confirmed more than 100 of them have tested positive for COVID-19.
As thousands of National Guard members packed up and left DC, others are staying longer and Fox News has confirmed more than 100 of them have tested positive for COVID-19.
California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
Chicago digital medicine company receives funding to develop COVID digital biomarkers
Gary Conkright and Dr. Terry Vanden Hoek talk about the progress they've made with physIQ's COVID-19 research and what additional NIH funding means for their project and the fight against the virus.
Gary Conkright and Dr. Terry Vanden Hoek talk about the progress they've made with physIQ's COVID-19 research and what additional NIH funding means for their project and the fight against the virus.
Illinois reports 2,944 new coronavirus cases, 49 more deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday reported 2,944 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 1,104,763.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday reported 2,944 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 1,104,763.
Chicago restaurateur launches COVID-19 testing sites to employ displaced workers
Erik Baylis, owner of 15 Minute Responses and Big Onion Hospitality, talks about how he's helping provide employment for displaced workers struggling to stay afloat.
Erik Baylis, owner of 15 Minute Responses and Big Onion Hospitality, talks about how he's helping provide employment for displaced workers struggling to stay afloat.
Biden to reinstate restrictions on travelers from Britain, Brazil, Ireland and 26 other countries
On Monday, Biden will reverse a last-minute order that Trump made in his final days that called for relaxation of the travel restrictions. Instead, Biden is formally reinstating restrictions on non-US travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the UK and 26 other European countries. He'll also add South Africa to the list.
On Monday, Biden will reverse a last-minute order that Trump made in his final days that called for relaxation of the travel restrictions. Instead, Biden is formally reinstating restrictions on non-US travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the UK and 26 other European countries. He'll also add South Africa to the list.
Scientists developing color-changing test strip to stick on face masks and detect COVID-19
The test, in development from Researchers at the University of California San Diego, collects droplets from the person’s breath and changes color depending on results, similar to how a home pregnancy test works.
The test, in development from Researchers at the University of California San Diego, collects droplets from the person’s breath and changes color depending on results, similar to how a home pregnancy test works.
‘COVID Bandit’ leaves $1,400 tip, enough to give each bakery employee $200
A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.
A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.
Illinois reports 3,292 new COVID-19 cases, 40 more deaths
Illinois public health officials Sunday announced another 3,292 positive cases of COVID-19 and 40 additional deaths.
Illinois public health officials Sunday announced another 3,292 positive cases of COVID-19 and 40 additional deaths.
Walmart expects to deliver up to 13M COVID-19 vaccine doses per month
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Godiva closing all its US chocolate shops as pandemic slumps sales
Belgian chocolatier Godiva will sell or close all 128 of its North American shops within the next few months, the company said this week.
Belgian chocolatier Godiva will sell or close all 128 of its North American shops within the next few months, the company said this week.
Living alone during the pandemic impacts mental health of young adults more than older adults, study finds
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
Chicago moves to Tier 1 mitigation measures, indoor dining can resume
Illinois announced on Saturday that, effective immediately, Chicago has made sufficient progress in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic to move to Tier 1 mitigation measures.
Illinois announced on Saturday that, effective immediately, Chicago has made sufficient progress in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic to move to Tier 1 mitigation measures.
Illinois reports 5,152 new COVID-19 cases, 97 additional deaths
Illinois public health officials Saturday announced another 5,152 positive cases of COVID-19 and 97 additional deaths.
Illinois public health officials Saturday announced another 5,152 positive cases of COVID-19 and 97 additional deaths.
Illinois National Guard deployed to help organize, expedite massive COVID-19 vaccination effort
The Illinois National Guard has been deployed to one of its most critical missions ever.
The Illinois National Guard has been deployed to one of its most critical missions ever.
Biden signs two executive actions focused on economic relief
Joe Biden’s ambitious opening bid, his $1.9 trillion American Rescue economic package, will test the new president’s relationship with Congress and force a crucial choice between his policy vision and a desire for bipartisan unity.
Joe Biden’s ambitious opening bid, his $1.9 trillion American Rescue economic package, will test the new president’s relationship with Congress and force a crucial choice between his policy vision and a desire for bipartisan unity.