LaSalle Veterans Home 'had no plan' to prevent deadly COVID outbreak, attorney says
Families of veterans who died in a COVID-19 outbreak at an Illinois nursing home have filed lawsuits, claiming the home and the state were woefully unprepared to protect them from the virus.
Families of veterans who died in a COVID-19 outbreak at an Illinois nursing home have filed lawsuits, claiming the home and the state were woefully unprepared to protect them from the virus.
Private ambulance companies in Illinois asking for help from state's COVID 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.
Lightfoot will not attend City Council's vaccine mandate meeting
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the city's vaccine mandate as she will be out of town.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the city's vaccine mandate as she will be out of town.
Chicago reflects on COVID-19 pandemic two years later
Wednesday marks two years since COVID-19 killed the first Chicagoan.
Wednesday marks two years since COVID-19 killed the first Chicagoan.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, White House says
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
Chicago's Lightfoot, Arwady warn masks may be needed again should COVID-19 surge
Wednesday marks two years since COVID-19 killed the first Chicagoan.
Wednesday marks two years since COVID-19 killed the first Chicagoan.
Illinois veterans home did not protect residents from COVID-19: lawsuit
Families of veterans who died in a COVID-19 outbreak at an Illinois nursing home have filed lawsuits, claiming the home and the state were woefully unprepared to protect them from the virus.
Families of veterans who died in a COVID-19 outbreak at an Illinois nursing home have filed lawsuits, claiming the home and the state were woefully unprepared to protect them from the virus.
Chicago removes 16 more states from COVID-19 travel advisory
For the fourth straight week, Chicago has removed states and territories from its weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.
For the fourth straight week, Chicago has removed states and territories from its weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.
Thousands of city employees non-compliant with Chicago vaccine mandate
Life is starting to feel a bit more normal, but if you are a city of Chicago employee, you still have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Life is starting to feel a bit more normal, but if you are a city of Chicago employee, you still have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Vax deadline passes for city of Chicago employees, memo urges cops to upload status into portal
Life is starting to feel a bit more normal, but if you are a city of Chicago employee, you still have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Life is starting to feel a bit more normal, but if you are a city of Chicago employee, you still have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Vaccination deadline passes for Chicago employees, memo urges cops to upload status into portal
Life is starting to feel a bit more normal, but if you are a city of Chicago employee, you still have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Life is starting to feel a bit more normal, but if you are a city of Chicago employee, you still have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pfizer: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose will be needed
“Right now, the way that we have seen, it is necessary, a fourth booster right now,” Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla said.
“Right now, the way that we have seen, it is necessary, a fourth booster right now,” Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla said.
Thousands of Chicago city employees facing deadline: Get vaccinated or you won't get paid
“This policy, this mandate, to fire thousands of workers, including police officers in the middle of a public safety crisis, is equivalent to bringing gasoline to a house fire,” said Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd).
“This policy, this mandate, to fire thousands of workers, including police officers in the middle of a public safety crisis, is equivalent to bringing gasoline to a house fire,” said Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd).
Former President Barack Obama has COVID, says he has a scratchy throat but feels fine otherwise
On Twitter, Former President Barack Obama said: “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative. It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down.”
On Twitter, Former President Barack Obama said: “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative. It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down.”
Starting Monday, students, teachers and staff at Chicago Public Schools do not have to wear masks
Chicago Public Schools say that 56% of age-eligible CPS students have received at least one dose, and 49% are fully vaccinated.
Chicago Public Schools say that 56% of age-eligible CPS students have received at least one dose, and 49% are fully vaccinated.
Illinois reports 8,519 new COVID-19 cases, 149 deaths in the past week
Of Illinois’ total population, more than 76% has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, more than 67% of Illinois’ total population is fully vaccinated.
Of Illinois’ total population, more than 76% has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, more than 67% of Illinois’ total population is fully vaccinated.
China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in COVID-19 cases
Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.
Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.
When will COVID-19 end? Experts look to past pandemics for clues
One thing experts have learned is that it can be a long drawn-out process. This includes different types of endings that may not all occur at the same time.
One thing experts have learned is that it can be a long drawn-out process. This includes different types of endings that may not all occur at the same time.
CPS vaccine mandate being challenged in court by 6 employees
Earlier this week, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez cited legal pressure as one reason why the district announced a mask-optional policy for students and staff starting March 14.
Earlier this week, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez cited legal pressure as one reason why the district announced a mask-optional policy for students and staff starting March 14.
Illinois lawmaker demands accountability in one of state's deadliest COVID outbreaks
Nearly 200 veterans and staff members were infected at the LaSalle Veterans Home, and 36 died.
Nearly 200 veterans and staff members were infected at the LaSalle Veterans Home, and 36 died.