US deaths caused by alcohol spiked during pandemic, CDC reports show
Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.
Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.
Pfizer-BioNTech testing combination flu-COVID-19 vaccine
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
Illinois homeowners can get up to $30K in mortgage relief --- find out if you qualify
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund is once again accepting applications for mortgage relief.
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund is once again accepting applications for mortgage relief.
Illinois homeowners can get up to $30K in mortgage relief --- find out if you qualify
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund is once again accepting applications for mortgage relief.
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund is once again accepting applications for mortgage relief.
Chicago's top doctor looks into crystal ball, urges booster shots amid 'tripledemic' concerns
As coronavirus cases climb once again, health officials are urging Illinoisans to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots now to help avoid a full-blown winter surge like the state has seen the past two years.
As coronavirus cases climb once again, health officials are urging Illinoisans to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots now to help avoid a full-blown winter surge like the state has seen the past two years.
Chicago's top doctor looks into crystal ball, urges booster shots amid 'tripledemic' concerns
Chicago's top doctor is speaking on concerns of a "tripledemic" ahead of the Halloween season. Dr. Allison Arwady, dressed as a wizard for her health briefing Friday, looked into her crystal ball and said the science is already hinting a winter surge of COVID-19, flu, and RSV.
Chicago's top doctor is speaking on concerns of a "tripledemic" ahead of the Halloween season. Dr. Allison Arwady, dressed as a wizard for her health briefing Friday, looked into her crystal ball and said the science is already hinting a winter surge of COVID-19, flu, and RSV.
Company creating one test to screen for COVID, flu and RSV
Hospitals and doctor's offices are already seeing more patients with respiratory issues.
Hospitals and doctor's offices are already seeing more patients with respiratory issues.
Company creating one test to screen for COVID, flu and RSV
Dr. Ravindra says the symptoms are similar for the so-called "tripledemic" which includes COVID, flu and RSV.
Dr. Ravindra says the symptoms are similar for the so-called "tripledemic" which includes COVID, flu and RSV.
China begins administering oral COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
Cook County health officials urge residents to get new Covid-19 booster
Some health officials are warning of a "Tripledemic" ? which means a surge this winter of Covid, the flu and RSV.
Some health officials are warning of a "Tripledemic" ? which means a surge this winter of Covid, the flu and RSV.
Cook County health officials urge public to get 'Boo-sted' this Halloween
Some health officials are warning of a "Tripledemic" — which means a surge this winter of Covid, the flu and RSV.
Some health officials are warning of a "Tripledemic" — which means a surge this winter of Covid, the flu and RSV.
Cook County Health urging residents to get 'Boo-sted' this Halloween
Though the spread of Covid-19 remains low, Cook County health officials are still urging residents to get boosted.
Though the spread of Covid-19 remains low, Cook County health officials are still urging residents to get boosted.
Illinois Veterans' Home in LaSalle reports another COVID-19 outbreak
The state-run veterans' home in LaSalle where 36 residents died during a coronavirus outbreak two years ago is experiencing another surge.
The state-run veterans' home in LaSalle where 36 residents died during a coronavirus outbreak two years ago is experiencing another surge.
Illinois reports another COVID-19 outbreak at LaSalle home
The state-run veterans' home in LaSalle where 36 residents died during a coronavirus outbreak two years ago is experiencing another surge.
The state-run veterans' home in LaSalle where 36 residents died during a coronavirus outbreak two years ago is experiencing another surge.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Seven Chicago-area residents got $16M in fraudulent COVID-19 relief funds: feds
Seven Chicago-area residents have been indicted for allegedly obtaining at least $16 million in fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans for various businesses they claimed to own and operate in Illinois and Florida, federal prosecutors said.
Seven Chicago-area residents have been indicted for allegedly obtaining at least $16 million in fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans for various businesses they claimed to own and operate in Illinois and Florida, federal prosecutors said.
Illinois homeowners could receive up to $30K in mortgage relief
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund will launch on Tuesday, Nov. 1 and will provide up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners.
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund will launch on Tuesday, Nov. 1 and will provide up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate