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."
Chicago's COVID levels drop to 'low' for first time since May
City health officials said more than 75,000 Chicago residents have gotten the new bivalent COVID vaccine, which provides better protections against Omicron subvariants BA.4/BA.5 that currently make up more than 95% of COVID-19 cases in Chicago.
City health officials said more than 75,000 Chicago residents have gotten the new bivalent COVID vaccine, which provides better protections against Omicron subvariants BA.4/BA.5 that currently make up more than 95% of COVID-19 cases in Chicago.
25 inmates illegally received pandemic business loans: police
So far, 15 people have been arrested and charged with offenses like wire fraud and theft during the operation dubbed "Operation Triple P."
So far, 15 people have been arrested and charged with offenses like wire fraud and theft during the operation dubbed "Operation Triple P."
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Pritzker updates COVID testing requirements for school, childcare personnel
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker updated COVID-19 testing requirements for school and childcare personnel Thursday, rescinding the requirement that unvaccinated employees test twice-weekly.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker updated COVID-19 testing requirements for school and childcare personnel Thursday, rescinding the requirement that unvaccinated employees test twice-weekly.
New COVID-19 booster vaccines will be available at Chicago pharmacies this week
With cold weather just around the corner, two new COVID-19 booster vaccines are rolling into Chicago — and city health officials are pushing residents to get the shot.
With cold weather just around the corner, two new COVID-19 booster vaccines are rolling into Chicago — and city health officials are pushing residents to get the shot.
Two new COVID-19 vaccines available in Chicago starting this week
City health officials said Tuesday if you think Chicago is past COVID-19, think again. They're urging everyone to get one of the new booster shots rolling out this week.
City health officials said Tuesday if you think Chicago is past COVID-19, think again. They're urging everyone to get one of the new booster shots rolling out this week.
Chicago man engaged in COVID-relief fraud while out on bond for firearm charge: prosecutors
Tyjuan Lighthall had unlawfully purchased the gun from a person in Indiana for $400, and as a previously convicted felon, he was not legally allowed to possess it. Lighthall was then free on bond in the firearm case when he engaged in the COVID-relief fraud, prosecutors said.
Tyjuan Lighthall had unlawfully purchased the gun from a person in Indiana for $400, and as a previously convicted felon, he was not legally allowed to possess it. Lighthall was then free on bond in the firearm case when he engaged in the COVID-relief fraud, prosecutors said.
New COVID-19 vaccines available in Chicago starting this week
The city of Chicago is rolling out two updated vaccines for COVID-19, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday. Both are designed specifically to target the Omicron subvariants, and have received final approval from the CDC and emergency use authorization from the FDA.
The city of Chicago is rolling out two updated vaccines for COVID-19, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday. Both are designed specifically to target the Omicron subvariants, and have received final approval from the CDC and emergency use authorization from the FDA.
Omicron-targeted booster shots headed to Illinois
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the new COVID booster shots coming to Illinois this fall.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the new COVID booster shots coming to Illinois this fall.
New Covid-19 booster shots arriving in Illinois this week
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging everyone who is eligible to get the updated Covid-19 booster shot to do so.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging everyone who is eligible to get the updated Covid-19 booster shot to do so.
New Covid-19 booster shots arriving in Illinois this week
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging everyone who is eligible to get the updated Covid-19 booster shot to do so.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging everyone who is eligible to get the updated Covid-19 booster shot to do so.
Illinois comptroller Susana Mendoza tests positive for COVID-19
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Sunday she's tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Sunday she's tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Fighting shrink-flation: Products get smaller while prices stay the same
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato recommends buying generic brands or buying in bulk and says to consider shopping Wednesday mornings to catch weekend sales.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato recommends buying generic brands or buying in bulk and says to consider shopping Wednesday mornings to catch weekend sales.