IDPH reports another 7,216 new COVID-19 cases, 115 additional deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 7,216 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 115 additional deaths.

COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort

​Initially, about 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were expected to be sent out, and the priority is health care workers and nursing home residents as infections, hospitalizations and deaths soar in the U.S.

States could receive COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday.

Illinois reports 8,737 new COVID-19 cases, 127 additional deaths

On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 8,737 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 127 additional deaths.

FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.

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.

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

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.

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.