New data shows life expectancy among Chicagoans has dropped nearly 2 years
New data shows life expectancy among Chicagoans has dropped nearly two years since the start of the pandemic. However, COVID-19 isn't entirely to blame.
New data shows life expectancy among Chicagoans has dropped nearly two years since the start of the pandemic. However, COVID-19 isn't entirely to blame.
Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Life expectancy gap grows among Black and white Chicagoans during first year of COVID
Chicagoans’ life expectancy fell by nearly two years during the first year of the pandemic — one of the most dramatic single-year declines ever recorded — with Black and Latino residents suffering the steepest decreases, public health officials announced Monday.
Chicagoans’ life expectancy fell by nearly two years during the first year of the pandemic — one of the most dramatic single-year declines ever recorded — with Black and Latino residents suffering the steepest decreases, public health officials announced Monday.
COVID-19 cases, deaths increased in Illinois over the past week; CDC changes rating for 4 counties
Illinois public health officials on Friday announced 19,551 new cases of the coronavirus in the state and 58 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Illinois public health officials on Friday announced 19,551 new cases of the coronavirus in the state and 58 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Justice Department to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.
COVID-19 re-infection can happen sooner than you think, CDC study says
Previous COVID-19 infections may not protect you for long against new variants of the disease, a new CDC study says.
Previous COVID-19 infections may not protect you for long against new variants of the disease, a new CDC study says.
Illinois mask mandate lifted for public transportation
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports across Illinois.
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports across Illinois.
No more masks: Understanding a future without mask mandates, Chicago doctor weighs in
It's been two years since we first put masks on before traveling, and now they are no longer required on public transportation systems. But what's it really mean for commuters?
It's been two years since we first put masks on before traveling, and now they are no longer required on public transportation systems. But what's it really mean for commuters?
Masks no longer required on Illinois public transit
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports across Illinois.
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports across Illinois.
Pritzker lifts mask requirement for Illinois public transportation
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports across Illinois.
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports across Illinois.
Masks still required on CTA, Metra despite judge’s ruling to strike down national mask mandate
A federal judge’s decision Monday to strike down a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit won’t change the rules on Metra and the CTA — for now.
A federal judge’s decision Monday to strike down a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit won’t change the rules on Metra and the CTA — for now.
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 booster for latest variant this fall
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
What Chicago-area transit riders need to know about new masking rules
A federal mask mandate for mass transit was struck down Monday, FOX 32's Joanie Lum tells you what you need to know.
A federal mask mandate for mass transit was struck down Monday, FOX 32's Joanie Lum tells you what you need to know.
These major U.S. airlines are dropping mask requirements
These major airlines are planning to drop mask mandates for its passengers going in and out of LAX.
These major airlines are planning to drop mask mandates for its passengers going in and out of LAX.
White House: Federal transportation mask mandate 'not in effect at this time'
The TSA said it will no longer enforce mask-wearing on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida voided the mandate.
The TSA said it will no longer enforce mask-wearing on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida voided the mandate.
Face masks now optional on major American airlines, effective immediately
A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday, and the Biden administration said the rule would not be enforced while federal agencies decide how to respond to the judge’s order.
A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday, and the Biden administration said the rule would not be enforced while federal agencies decide how to respond to the judge’s order.
White House Easter Egg Roll returns under rainy skies after 2 year COVID-19 related hiatus
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic.
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic.
DJ Kay Slay dies after COVID-19 battle
Hip Hop pioneer DJ Kay Slay has died after an extended battle with COVID-19.
Hip Hop pioneer DJ Kay Slay has died after an extended battle with COVID-19.
Promising cancer vaccine in the works utilizing similar mRNA technology that combats COVID: researchers
COVID-19 vaccine technology doesn’t just fight viruses – it can combat cancer.
COVID-19 vaccine technology doesn’t just fight viruses – it can combat cancer.