Report released on state's response to deadly COVID outbreak at Lasalle Veterans' Home
The report found that the state health department, "did not identify and respond to the seriousness of the outbreak," "did not offer any advice or assistance as to how to slow the spread within the facility," and did not offer to provide extra COVID rapid tests.
The report found that the state health department, "did not identify and respond to the seriousness of the outbreak," "did not offer any advice or assistance as to how to slow the spread within the facility," and did not offer to provide extra COVID rapid tests.
AUDIT: Report released on state's response to deadly COVID outbreak at Lasalle Veterans' Home
The Illinois Auditor General released a 100-page report on the state's response to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Lasalle Veterans' Home ? which killed 36 people.
The Illinois Auditor General released a 100-page report on the state's response to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Lasalle Veterans' Home ? which killed 36 people.
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
Commuters welcomed back to the Loop after years of working remote due to COVID
Volunteers held fun signs and cheered on commuters arriving in the Loop this morning as part of an effort to boost morale across the city.
Volunteers held fun signs and cheered on commuters arriving in the Loop this morning as part of an effort to boost morale across the city.
Could annual COVID vaccine doses become the new normal?
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine walks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines coming out of the medical community.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine walks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines coming out of the medical community.
Chicago's top doctor expects city to move to 'Medium' level of Covid-19 transmission
With Chicago's rolling weekly average number of COVID-19 cases jumping by just over 100 since last week, the city's top doctor says she expects Chicago to be upgraded to "Medium" level of community risk either later this week or early next week.
With Chicago's rolling weekly average number of COVID-19 cases jumping by just over 100 since last week, the city's top doctor says she expects Chicago to be upgraded to "Medium" level of community risk either later this week or early next week.
Chicago's top doc expects city to move to 'Medium' Covid-19 risk
With Chicago's rolling weekly average number of COVID-19 cases jumping by just over 100 since last week, the city's top doctor says she expects Chicago to be upgraded to ?Medium? level of community risk either later this week or early next week.
With Chicago's rolling weekly average number of COVID-19 cases jumping by just over 100 since last week, the city's top doctor says she expects Chicago to be upgraded to ?Medium? level of community risk either later this week or early next week.
CDC restates transportation mask recommendation
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
2 new Covid-19 Omicron variants detected in U.S.
Just when you thought we were edging our way out of the pandemic, two new variants could pose another threat. We talk with Dr. Jeffrey Kopin about it, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine's Lake Forest Hospital.
Just when you thought we were edging our way out of the pandemic, two new variants could pose another threat. We talk with Dr. Jeffrey Kopin about it, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine's Lake Forest Hospital.
Suburban Cook County moves to 'Medium' level of Covid-19 transmission due to rise in cases
Suburban Cook County has been elevated to the "Medium" level of Covid-19 transmission due to an increase in positive cases, health officials said Friday.
Suburban Cook County has been elevated to the "Medium" level of Covid-19 transmission due to an increase in positive cases, health officials said Friday.
Illinois health officials announce 24,646 new COVID-19 cases, 46 deaths over the past week
Illinois health officials reported 24,646 new COVID-19 cases, including 46 deaths, over the past week.
Illinois health officials reported 24,646 new COVID-19 cases, including 46 deaths, over the past week.
Why are vaccines still important if so many kids have already had COVID-19?
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
Cook County administers its one-millionth COVID-19 vaccine
Cook County is celebrating a major milestone in its fight against Covid-19.
Cook County is celebrating a major milestone in its fight against Covid-19.
Cook County celebrates its one-millionth COVID vaccine
Leaders say Cook County is one of the first health systems in the country to break this barrier.
Leaders say Cook County is one of the first health systems in the country to break this barrier.
What to make of Dr. Fauci saying the US is 'out of the pandemic phase'
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health walks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health walks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Fauci says pandemic not over as Illinois sees Covid-19 cases inch up
Is it the end of the pandemic? For a second, there was a glimmer of hope from the nation's top doctor himself, but he has since clarified.
Is it the end of the pandemic? For a second, there was a glimmer of hope from the nation's top doctor himself, but he has since clarified.
Illinois sees Covid-19 cases inch up, Fauci says pandemic not over
Is it the end of the pandemic? For a second, there was a glimmer of hope from the nation's top doctor himself, but he has since clarified.
Is it the end of the pandemic? For a second, there was a glimmer of hope from the nation's top doctor himself, but he has since clarified.
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Chicago Reader sale goes forward, co-owner steps down
Ending an impasse that has threatened the future of the Chicago Reader, co-owner Leonard Goodman said Tuesday he will approve the publication?s transfer to nonprofit status and give up any control over it.
Ending an impasse that has threatened the future of the Chicago Reader, co-owner Leonard Goodman said Tuesday he will approve the publication?s transfer to nonprofit status and give up any control over it.