Person caught COVID-19 after 5 minutes in restaurant 20 feet from infected patron, researchers say
It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.
It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.
Joe, Jill Biden to get first COVID-19 vaccine dose publicly on Monday
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
Airline passengers who refuse to wear masks face potential FAA fines
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
Illinois surpasses 15,000 coronavirus deaths
Deaths in Illinois from the coronavirus illness topped 15,000 on Friday, public health officials said.
Deaths in Illinois from the coronavirus illness topped 15,000 on Friday, public health officials said.
Wearing masks poses problems for those with glasses
Dr. Preeti J. Thyparampil from Northwestern Medicine talks about the uptick in eye-related injuries since the start of the pandemic.
Dr. Preeti J. Thyparampil from Northwestern Medicine talks about the uptick in eye-related injuries since the start of the pandemic.
Joe Biden praises President Trump for ‘getting the vaccine moving’
In a television appearance Thursday night, Democrat Joe Biden praised President Trump for "getting the vaccine moving" as the treatment for fighting the coronavirus began to make its way across the U.S.
In a television appearance Thursday night, Democrat Joe Biden praised President Trump for "getting the vaccine moving" as the treatment for fighting the coronavirus began to make its way across the U.S.
Pandemic leading to spike in headaches
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
New hotdog joint in Logan Square opens up amid pandemic
Everyone knows the City of Chicago is very devoted to the hotdog, and now one spot hopes it can save jobs, too.
Everyone knows the City of Chicago is very devoted to the hotdog, and now one spot hopes it can save jobs, too.
More Chicago area hospitals begin administering COVID vaccine
“I really felt very patriotic because I felt like I was doing something for my country,” a nurse practitioner said.
“I really felt very patriotic because I felt like I was doing something for my country,” a nurse practitioner said.
Illinois spared COVID 'surge' after Thanksgiving, but deaths still mounting
“This is the time of year for friends and family, but I would like to ask that you continue to celebrate the holidays virtually — or in person with the people that you live with,” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the state public health director.
“This is the time of year for friends and family, but I would like to ask that you continue to celebrate the holidays virtually — or in person with the people that you live with,” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the state public health director.
FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
COVID-19 vaccines: When can children get vaccinated?
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
New billboard in downtown Phoenix shows Trump behind bars in prison jumpsuit
A billboard has gone up near 11th and Grand avenues with Donald Trump behind bars and a 'Don the Con' inmate badge.
A billboard has gone up near 11th and Grand avenues with Donald Trump behind bars and a 'Don the Con' inmate badge.
‘It almost killed me’: COVID-19 survivor has a warning for anyone letting their guard down
A 28-year-old who spent more than two months in the hospital battling COVID-19 is finally home.
A 28-year-old who spent more than two months in the hospital battling COVID-19 is finally home.
Chicago Fire Department paramedic dies of COVID-19
A third member of the Chicago Fire Department has died from COVID-19.
A third member of the Chicago Fire Department has died from COVID-19.
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
US reports staggering 247,000 new COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths in single day
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Illinois reports 8,828 new COVID-19 cases, 181 more deaths
Illinois health officials Thursday announced another 8,828 positive cases of COVID-19 and 181 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials Thursday announced another 8,828 positive cases of COVID-19 and 181 additional deaths.
One judge, 5 more Cook County court employees test positive for COVID-19
Another judge and five more employees in the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for COVID-19.
Another judge and five more employees in the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for COVID-19.