2nd healthcare worker in Alaska reports adverse reaction to COVID vaccine
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19
The presidential palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19.
The presidential palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19.
Dr. Ian Smith discusses the potential approval of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he hopes the FDA issues an emergency use authorization of Moderna?s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. Weighing in on what this could mean for getting more people vaccinated is doctor and author Dr. Ian Smith.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he hopes the FDA issues an emergency use authorization of Moderna?s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. Weighing in on what this could mean for getting more people vaccinated is doctor and author Dr. Ian Smith.
Financial expert Phil Flynn breaks down a potential new relief deal
Lawmakers in Washington are said to be very close to striking a deal to get some much-needed relief to hurting Americans during the pandemic. Financial expert Phil Flynn has more about a potential second round of stimulus checks.
Lawmakers in Washington are said to be very close to striking a deal to get some much-needed relief to hurting Americans during the pandemic. Financial expert Phil Flynn has more about a potential second round of stimulus checks.
Munster nurse who has cared for COVID patients gets vaccine
One of the healthcare workers who received Indiana's first vaccines is nurse Glenna Crouch with Community Hospital in Munster. And that wasn't her only first. She also cared for the hospital's first coronavirus patient nine months ago.
One of the healthcare workers who received Indiana's first vaccines is nurse Glenna Crouch with Community Hospital in Munster. And that wasn't her only first. She also cared for the hospital's first coronavirus patient nine months ago.
CTU and CPS continue to grapple over return to classroom plan
The Chicago Teachers Union is taking Chicago Public Schools to court over the issue of safety and the timing of the return to in-person learning. Union vice president Stacy Davis-Gates talks more about it.
The Chicago Teachers Union is taking Chicago Public Schools to court over the issue of safety and the timing of the return to in-person learning. Union vice president Stacy Davis-Gates talks more about it.
Years of medical abuse make Blacks less likely to trust vaccine
From the notorious trials of the Tuskegee Airmen to the unfortunate truth behind the many cancer studies linked to Henrietta Lacks, African Americans have good reason to be hesitant about the new coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Leon McDougle, president of the National Medical Association, talks more about it.
From the notorious trials of the Tuskegee Airmen to the unfortunate truth behind the many cancer studies linked to Henrietta Lacks, African Americans have good reason to be hesitant about the new coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Leon McDougle, president of the National Medical Association, talks more about it.
Interest in music spikes amid pandemic
Finding a way to pass the time during a pandemic can be challenging. For some, that simply means changing your tune.
Finding a way to pass the time during a pandemic can be challenging. For some, that simply means changing your tune.
3 Floyds permanently closes in Munster
One of the most popular spots in Munster, 3 Floyds Brewing, will not reopen after being closed for seven months.
One of the most popular spots in Munster, 3 Floyds Brewing, will not reopen after being closed for seven months.
More than 77,000 CPS families chose in-person learning for early 2021
During the December Chicago Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) provided data on parent learning preferences that showed more than 77,000 families, the majority of whom are Black or Latinx, indicated their children would return to in-person instruction in early 2021.
During the December Chicago Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) provided data on parent learning preferences that showed more than 77,000 families, the majority of whom are Black or Latinx, indicated their children would return to in-person instruction in early 2021.
New COVID-19 relief bill would include stimulus checks
Congressional negotiators closed in Wednesday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300 per week jobless checks, and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. But there was no deal quite yet.
Congressional negotiators closed in Wednesday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300 per week jobless checks, and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. But there was no deal quite yet.
Local hospitals eagerly wait for first batch of COVID-19 vaccine
While the state received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, some hospitals are still waiting for their allotment from the county health departments.
While the state received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, some hospitals are still waiting for their allotment from the county health departments.
DuPage County receives 13,650 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
On Wednesday, the DuPage County Health Department received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
On Wednesday, the DuPage County Health Department received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Molsen Coors Beverage Company donates 750,000 meals to Greater Chicago Food Depository
Molson Coors Beverage Company donated 750,000 meals to the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Wednesday as part of its community giving program, which provides food and supplies to help fight hunger during this unprecedented time.
Molson Coors Beverage Company donated 750,000 meals to the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Wednesday as part of its community giving program, which provides food and supplies to help fight hunger during this unprecedented time.
Pence, wife to receive COVID-19 vaccine Friday in live broadcast, Biden could be vaccinated next week
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will both receive the coronavirus vaccine during a live broadcast Friday, according to the White House.
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will both receive the coronavirus vaccine during a live broadcast Friday, according to the White House.
List: Chicago-area restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Many restaurants are also offering holiday dinner bundles that you can pick up and reheat at home.
Many restaurants are also offering holiday dinner bundles that you can pick up and reheat at home.
Pritzker, Preckwinkle announce initiative in Illinois to expand digital access for low-income households
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced an initiative in Illinois on Wednesday that would expand digital access for low-income households throughout the state.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced an initiative in Illinois on Wednesday that would expand digital access for low-income households throughout the state.
Alaska health care worker suffers adverse reaction after COVID-19 vaccine
A woman had an allergic reaction that included flushing and shortness of breath within 10 minutes of receiving the first of Pfizer's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
A woman had an allergic reaction that included flushing and shortness of breath within 10 minutes of receiving the first of Pfizer's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
Illinois reports 7,123 new COVID-19 cases, 146 more deaths
Illinois health officials Wednesday announced another 7,123 positive cases of COVID-19 and 146 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials Wednesday announced another 7,123 positive cases of COVID-19 and 146 additional deaths.