Jen Psaki, White House press secretary, tests positive for COVID-19
Psaki said she recently had two socially-distant meetings with President Joe Biden, but he is not considered a "close contact" and has tested negative.
Psaki said she recently had two socially-distant meetings with President Joe Biden, but he is not considered a "close contact" and has tested negative.
United Center eases COVID-19 requirements for fans to enter arena
The United Center is lifting its COVID-19 requirements for fans to catch a game or event as Chicago continues to dial down mitigation measures.
The United Center is lifting its COVID-19 requirements for fans to catch a game or event as Chicago continues to dial down mitigation measures.
Chicago elementary school brings back mask requirement after uptick in COVID cases
A spike in COVID-19 cases at Coonley Elementary School in the North Center neighborhood means masks are required, but only in six affected classrooms.
A spike in COVID-19 cases at Coonley Elementary School in the North Center neighborhood means masks are required, but only in six affected classrooms.
Mask requirements return for some Chicago classrooms after increase in COVID cases
Masks are back in some Chicago classrooms this week after an uptick in coronavirus cases.
Masks are back in some Chicago classrooms this week after an uptick in coronavirus cases.
New book examines how front line hospital workers rallied to fight the pandemic
Dr. David Reich, president and COO of the Mount Sinai Hospital, talks about the new book "Relentless," which documents Mount Sinai Health System's response to COVID-19 .
Dr. David Reich, president and COO of the Mount Sinai Hospital, talks about the new book "Relentless," which documents Mount Sinai Health System's response to COVID-19 .
Pritzker says Illinois is prepared if new COVID subvariant surges
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
Pritzker: Illinois is prepared if new COVID subvariant surges
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
Illinois reports 7,467 COVID-19 cases, 123 deaths in the past week
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 7,467 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 123 deaths since March 11.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 7,467 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 123 deaths since March 11.
Spring break travelers at O'Hare not deterred by high airfare
High gas prices and the higher airfares that come with them do not appear to be keeping people from traveling for spring break if the crowds at O'Hare Airport on Friday were any indication.
High gas prices and the higher airfares that come with them do not appear to be keeping people from traveling for spring break if the crowds at O'Hare Airport on Friday were any indication.
Moderna asks FDA to add 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for all adults to EUA
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Coronavirus in Chicago: City monitoring BA.2 subvariant
Chicago's top doctor said she is closely watching COVID-19 trends in Western Europe where at least a dozen countries are now reporting a spike just days after lifting restrictions.
Chicago's top doctor said she is closely watching COVID-19 trends in Western Europe where at least a dozen countries are now reporting a spike just days after lifting restrictions.
New 'DASH' Covid-19 test provides PCR results in minutes
Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston helped develop the new Covid-19 test.
Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston helped develop the new Covid-19 test.
Rapid PCR Covid-19 test developed at Northwestern
Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston helped develop the new Covid-19 test.
Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston helped develop the new Covid-19 test.
Concerns rise in Chicago over emergence of COVID-19 subvariant causing case spike in Europe
Chicago's top doctor said she is closely watching COVID-19 trends in Western Europe where at least a dozen countries are now reporting a spike just days after lifting restrictions.
Chicago's top doctor said she is closely watching COVID-19 trends in Western Europe where at least a dozen countries are now reporting a spike just days after lifting restrictions.
Concerns rise in Chicago over emergence of COVID-19 subvariant causing case spike in Europe
Chicago's top doctor said she is closely watching COVID-19 trends in western Europe where at least a dozen countries are now reporting a spike just days after lifting restrictions.
Chicago's top doctor said she is closely watching COVID-19 trends in western Europe where at least a dozen countries are now reporting a spike just days after lifting restrictions.
Chicago family-owned restaurants continue to fight for COVID-19 funding
The Chicago Restaurants Coalition says that only 36 percent of restaurants that applied for COVID grants received money last summer.
The Chicago Restaurants Coalition says that only 36 percent of restaurants that applied for COVID grants received money last summer.
16 Chicago police officers on no-pay status for violating vaccine mandate, Lightfoot says
Only 16 Chicago police officers are on no-pay status for defying the city’s vaccine mandate, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday, dismissing the possibility that mass firings will be needed in the middle off an unrelenting wave of violent crime.
Only 16 Chicago police officers are on no-pay status for defying the city’s vaccine mandate, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday, dismissing the possibility that mass firings will be needed in the middle off an unrelenting wave of violent crime.
Private Illinois ambulance companies asking for help from state's COVID-19 fund
Private ambulance companies in Illinois are asking for help from the state to stay afloat.
Private ambulance companies in Illinois are asking for help from the state to stay afloat.
11 alderpersons call special meeting to pressure Lightfoot to revise COVID mandate for city employees
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the vaccine mandate as she will be out of town
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the vaccine mandate as she will be out of town