States running out of COVID-19 vaccine doses, canceling appointments

The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.

CDC forecast now projects up to 508,000 COVID-19 deaths by Feb. 13

The CDC's national ensemble forecast predicts that 17,000 to 29,300 new deaths will likely be reported by Feb. 13, 2021.

Biden signs executive orders on COVID-19, immigration, rejoining Paris climate accord and WHO

In his first hours as president, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Illinois reports 107 more COVID-19 deaths, raising toll to 18,398

Another 4,822 people tested positive for the coronavirus in Illinois in the last day, health officials said Wednesday.

Comparing Illinois' COVID numbers to surrounding states
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Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about Illinois and Chicago's progress in fighting COVID-19 compared to those of our neighbors in surrounding states.

Chicago museums to reopen, indoor dining could resume in 'a few days'

With COVID-19 restrictions loosening up in Chicago, places like the Shedd Aquarium are getting ready to re-open their doors. Also, indoor dining at restaurants could resume in just a matter of days.

West Loop hotel brings restaurant experience to your room

Local hotels are trying new tactics to bring in business, as we wait for dining and travel restrictions to lift amid the pandemic.

Joe Biden set to become nation's 46th president on Wednesday

Hours from inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden paused on what might have been his triumphal entrance to Washington Tuesday evening to mark instead the national tragedy of the coronavirus pandemic with a moment of collective grief for Americans lost.

COVID-19 mutations are rapidly appearing as US surpasses 400,000 deaths

The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.

Wisconsin man accused of sabotaging COVID-19 vaccine charged

Steven Brandenburg was charged with attempted criminal damage to property in Ozaukee County for allegedly sabotaging 500+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than any other country in the world

The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.

Origins of COVID-19 under intense scrutiny as pandemic rages on
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Jamie Metzl, senior fellow at The Atlantic Council, talks about the shady origins of COVID-19 and what needs to be done to get to the bottom of it.

Illinois reports 4,318 new coronavirus cases, 33 more deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported 4,318 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 1,076,532.