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.
When will the Illinois mask mandate end?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday when he plans to ease the statewide mask mandate.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday when he plans to ease the statewide mask mandate.
Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? Here's what you need to know
Experts say it's too early to know whether people infected with the omicron variant will develop long COVID. Doctors believe it's possible to have long-term effects from omicron.
Experts say it's too early to know whether people infected with the omicron variant will develop long COVID. Doctors believe it's possible to have long-term effects from omicron.
Man survives COVID-19 after double-lung transplant
A Florida man needed a double-lung transplant to beat COVID-19. David Wilkinson, 50, is now breathing air through two new lungs thanks to an organ donor.
A Florida man needed a double-lung transplant to beat COVID-19. David Wilkinson, 50, is now breathing air through two new lungs thanks to an organ donor.
Archdiocese of Chicago to make masks optional for some students starting Thursday
The Archdiocese of Chicago is making masks optional for students in specific areas beginning Thursday.
The Archdiocese of Chicago is making masks optional for students in specific areas beginning Thursday.
Local professor says parents need to encourage kids to show respect for adults, even during disagreements
Parents behaving badly: We see it all the time — especially now in the midst of the highly-charged mask debate playing out across the Chicago area.
Parents behaving badly: We see it all the time — especially now in the midst of the highly-charged mask debate playing out across the Chicago area.
Local professor tells parents to encourage kids to show respect to adults, even during disagreements
Parents behaving badly: We see it all the time ? especially now in the midst of the highly-charged mask debate playing out across the Chicago area.
Parents behaving badly: We see it all the time ? especially now in the midst of the highly-charged mask debate playing out across the Chicago area.
Chicago area parents, students lash out over masking debate
“I'm completely against the wearing of masks, especially masking children, it's not right,” said Matthew Randal.
“I'm completely against the wearing of masks, especially masking children, it's not right,” said Matthew Randal.
Chicago area parents, students lash out over masking debate
Several students and parents in the Chicago area have lashed out over the masking mandate. Elizabeth Matthews has the full story.
Several students and parents in the Chicago area have lashed out over the masking mandate. Elizabeth Matthews has the full story.
Pritzker to announce revised COVID-19 guidelines: report
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to release an exit plan Wednesday for the statewide mask mandate, according to the Sun-Times.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to release an exit plan Wednesday for the statewide mask mandate, according to the Sun-Times.
Chicago area restaurant owners ask for government funds to save their businesses
Chicago area restaurants say they are in crisis mode and may not be able to survive the winter. Now, they are calling on Congress to throw out a life raft before it's too late. Jim Romas, who owns Citrus Diner in Westmont, joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Chicago area restaurants say they are in crisis mode and may not be able to survive the winter. Now, they are calling on Congress to throw out a life raft before it's too late. Jim Romas, who owns Citrus Diner in Westmont, joined FOX 32 to talk about it.