Hundreds walk out of Stevenson High School in protest of mask requirement
Stevenson High School students walked out of classes Friday morning with some saying they were locked out in a division over mask wearing in school.
Stevenson High School students walked out of classes Friday morning with some saying they were locked out in a division over mask wearing in school.
Muscle pain cited as one of the lingering issues for COVID long haulers
Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi from Healthy Directions talks about why so many people with longterm COVID symptoms are struggling with lingering muscle pain.
Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi from Healthy Directions talks about why so many people with longterm COVID symptoms are struggling with lingering muscle pain.
Chicago aldermen pushing city's top doc to drop mask mandate
A group of Chicago aldermen and women are pushing the city's top doctor to drop the mask mandate immediately.
A group of Chicago aldermen and women are pushing the city's top doctor to drop the mask mandate immediately.
Chicago aldermen pushing top doc to drop mask mandate
A group of Chicago aldermen and women are pushing the city's top doctor to drop the mask mandate immediately.
A group of Chicago aldermen and women are pushing the city's top doctor to drop the mask mandate immediately.
Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 leads to stillbirths in infected women, destroys placenta, study finds
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
Illinois reports 29,939 new COVID-19 cases and 499 deaths in the past week
The Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday reported 29,939 new cases of COVID-19, and 499 deaths since Feb. 4.
The Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday reported 29,939 new cases of COVID-19, and 499 deaths since Feb. 4.
Masks become optional today for some Catholic schools across Chicagoland
Some students are celebrating not having to wear a mask at school in Arlington Heights.
Some students are celebrating not having to wear a mask at school in Arlington Heights.
Antioch's Fischer Paper Products celebrates 50th anniversary
Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company?s name, you?ve almost certainly used their products.
Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company?s name, you?ve almost certainly used their products.
Children with developmental delays negatively impacted the most by mask wearing, doctor says
"Having to wear a mask and see others in masks, he's really lacking the ability to really learn the non-verbal cues from facial expressions and also seeing how mouths move when you pronounce words," a Park Ridge father said about his 3-year-old son.
"Having to wear a mask and see others in masks, he's really lacking the ability to really learn the non-verbal cues from facial expressions and also seeing how mouths move when you pronounce words," a Park Ridge father said about his 3-year-old son.
Mask wearing negatively impacts children with developmental delays, doctor says
Among the parents strongly pushing Illinois to drop its mask mandate in schools is those who have children with developmental delays and other underlying vulnerabilities.
Among the parents strongly pushing Illinois to drop its mask mandate in schools is those who have children with developmental delays and other underlying vulnerabilities.
Illinois indoor mask mandate to end Feb. 28, Pritzker says
The end is near when it comes to masking-up in Illinois. On Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that in less than three weeks, he plans to lift the statewide mask requirement in most indoor places.
The end is near when it comes to masking-up in Illinois. On Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that in less than three weeks, he plans to lift the statewide mask requirement in most indoor places.
Antioch business celebrating 50th anniversary, due in part to pandemic
Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company’s name, you’ve almost certainly used their products.
Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company’s name, you’ve almost certainly used their products.
Mask mandate debate: Should kids continue wearing masks in school?
The Illinois Education Association is still encouraging masks in schools -- despite a downstate judge issuing a temporary restraining order banning the mask mandate in some districts.
The Illinois Education Association is still encouraging masks in schools -- despite a downstate judge issuing a temporary restraining order banning the mask mandate in some districts.
Fischer Paper Products celebrating 50 years in business, due in part to the pandemic
Every time you get some food at a drive-thru or pick-up a carry-out meal, there?s a good chance you?re using something that was manufactured by Fischer Paper Products in Antioch, Illinois.
Every time you get some food at a drive-thru or pick-up a carry-out meal, there?s a good chance you?re using something that was manufactured by Fischer Paper Products in Antioch, Illinois.
Illinois indoor mask mandate to end Feb. 28
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday announced the end of the indoor mask mandate in Illinois, beginning Feb. 28.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday announced the end of the indoor mask mandate in Illinois, beginning Feb. 28.
Pritzker sets date for end of indoor mask mandate in Illinois
The reason for the end to the indoor mask mandate is because of declining COVID-19 hospitalization rates, Gov. Pritzker said.
The reason for the end to the indoor mask mandate is because of declining COVID-19 hospitalization rates, Gov. Pritzker said.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker announces end to indoor mask mandate
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday announced the end of the indoor mask mandate in Illinois, beginning Feb. 28.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday announced the end of the indoor mask mandate in Illinois, beginning Feb. 28.
Kingwood mom who survived COVID-19, 3 strokes, heart attack while pregnant names baby after doctor
Diana Crouch, a Kingwood mother of five, survived COVID-19, three strokes and a heart attack while pregnant and delivered a baby boy, who is now named after a doctor who had faith she would make it during her four-month hospitalization.
Diana Crouch, a Kingwood mother of five, survived COVID-19, three strokes and a heart attack while pregnant and delivered a baby boy, who is now named after a doctor who had faith she would make it during her four-month hospitalization.