Image of Virgin Mary removed in Des Plaines to discourage annual pilgrimage
Another COVID cancelation, this one affecting hundreds of thousands of Chicago area Catholics.
Another COVID cancelation, this one affecting hundreds of thousands of Chicago area Catholics.
Rush University Medical Center to begin COVID vaccinations next week
Rush University Medical Center will start giving the vaccines to employees early next week, now that the FDA has approved the shots.
Rush University Medical Center will start giving the vaccines to employees early next week, now that the FDA has approved the shots.
‘This is not that hard to understand’: Bill Nye the Science Guy urges anti-maskers to wear face coverings
Bill Nye, known as “the Science Guy,” posted a video on TikTok, which broke down why wearing a mask is important.
Bill Nye, known as “the Science Guy,” posted a video on TikTok, which broke down why wearing a mask is important.
Trump administration purchases additional 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna
This announcement would bring the total doses of Modern owned by the federal government to 200 million.
This announcement would bring the total doses of Modern owned by the federal government to 200 million.
Silver Lining: Prices of precious metals soar during COVID-19 pandemic
With prices for the precious metal soaring to near record highs, that old chain or single earring collecting dust in your jewelry box is worth more than ever
With prices for the precious metal soaring to near record highs, that old chain or single earring collecting dust in your jewelry box is worth more than ever
Gun purchases spike in Illinois amid coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest
Illinois residents shopped for guns and applied for firearm permits more than any other time in the state’s history as the COVID-19 pandemic raged and Chicago dealt with civil unrest, according to state police data.
Illinois residents shopped for guns and applied for firearm permits more than any other time in the state’s history as the COVID-19 pandemic raged and Chicago dealt with civil unrest, according to state police data.
COVID concerns prompt cancelation of ISU spring break in 2021
Illinois State University students won’t be getting a spring break next year after all because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois State University students won’t be getting a spring break next year after all because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
White House presses FDA chief to grant COVID-19 vaccine approval Friday or face possible firing
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Friday pressed FDA chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the end of the day.
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Friday pressed FDA chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the end of the day.
Store closes after group of mask-less customers enter
An outdoors store in northern Idaho temporarily closed after 25 to 30 customers entered and refused to put on masks when asked by the store's staff.
An outdoors store in northern Idaho temporarily closed after 25 to 30 customers entered and refused to put on masks when asked by the store's staff.
Illinois reports another 9,420 cases of COVID-19, 190 additional deaths
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported another 9,420 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 190 additional deaths.
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported another 9,420 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 190 additional deaths.
Snow leopard at Louisville Zoo tests positive for coronavirus; test results pending for 2 others
At least one of three snow leopards living at the Louisville Zoo has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
At least one of three snow leopards living at the Louisville Zoo has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
Coronavirus vaccines: Some side effects are common and expected, experts say
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
CTU releases list of demands for reopening public schools
The Chicago Teachers Union released a list of demands for reopening public schools. The list focuses on three categories: safety, equity, and trust.
The Chicago Teachers Union released a list of demands for reopening public schools. The list focuses on three categories: safety, equity, and trust.
Richard Hinch, New Hampshire's House speaker, dies of COVID-19
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
Naperville restaurant gets creative in order to keep business afloat
You have seen bubbles and space heaters – but nothing quite like this.
You have seen bubbles and space heaters – but nothing quite like this.
Illinois could receive first doses of COVID vaccine early next week
Dr. Shikha Jain with the University of Illinois at Chicago says the first shots will be given to healthcare workers and those who live and work at long-term care facilities.
Dr. Shikha Jain with the University of Illinois at Chicago says the first shots will be given to healthcare workers and those who live and work at long-term care facilities.
US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID vaccine on Americans
In a 17-4 vote with one abstention, the government advisers concluded that the vaccine from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech appears safe and effective for emergency use in adults and teenagers 16 and over.
In a 17-4 vote with one abstention, the government advisers concluded that the vaccine from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech appears safe and effective for emergency use in adults and teenagers 16 and over.
Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Restaurant owner breaks down exactly how much money he's losing during COVID-19 shutdowns
Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.
Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.