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
Illinois healthcare workers hit with new Covid-19 guidelines
Illinois' Covid-19 vaccine and masking guidelines are getting a face lift. Workers at healthcare and long-term care facilities will be impacted the most.
Illinois' Covid-19 vaccine and masking guidelines are getting a face lift. Workers at healthcare and long-term care facilities will be impacted the most.
Covid-19 requirement changes announced for healthcare facilities
Illinois' Covid-19 vaccine and masking guidelines are getting a face lift. Workers at healthcare and long-term care facilities will be impacted the most.
Illinois' Covid-19 vaccine and masking guidelines are getting a face lift. Workers at healthcare and long-term care facilities will be impacted the most.
Illinois public health officials recommend booster for children 5 and older
The Illinois Department of Public Health has endorsed the updated COVID-19 booster shot for children 5 and older.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has endorsed the updated COVID-19 booster shot for children 5 and older.
Illinois public health officials recommend booster for children 5 and older
The Illinois Department of Public Health has endorsed the updated COVID-19 booster shot for children 5 and older.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has endorsed the updated COVID-19 booster shot for children 5 and older.
Covid-19 booster shots authorized for kids, Chicago hospital to offer them soon
The FDA and CDC have authorized updated COVID-19 booster shots for children as young as five years old.
The FDA and CDC have authorized updated COVID-19 booster shots for children as young as five years old.
Covid-19 booster shots authorized for kids, Chicago hospital to offer them soon
The FDA and CDC have authorized updated COVID-19 booster shots for children as young as five years old.
The FDA and CDC have authorized updated COVID-19 booster shots for children as young as five years old.
How to tell the difference between cold, flu, COVID and allergies
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health expounds on the differences between coronavirus and various seasonal illnesses.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health expounds on the differences between coronavirus and various seasonal illnesses.
Spread of Covid-19 in Illinois at lowest rate since April
Officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health cite the state's high vaccination rate for the declines.
Officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health cite the state's high vaccination rate for the declines.
Spread of Covid-19 in Illinois at lowest rate since April
Officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health cite the state's high vaccination rate for the declines.
Officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health cite the state's high vaccination rate for the declines.
New funds will help Cook County small businesses recover from pandemic
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle calls it "life changing for thousands of small business owners in Cook County."
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle calls it "life changing for thousands of small business owners in Cook County."