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.
Illinois Education Association encourages districts to not make 'any rash decisions' on COVID protocols
The Illinois Education Association released a statement Tuesday encouraging school districts in the state to not make "any rash decisions" regarding COVID safety protocols until after the Appellate Court decision.
The Illinois Education Association released a statement Tuesday encouraging school districts in the state to not make "any rash decisions" regarding COVID safety protocols until after the Appellate Court decision.
Some Park Ridge students walked through school hallway 'shouting obscenities' over mask mandate
Some Maine South students, who are in opposition of the current mask mandate, walked through the school hallway shouting obscenities and some walked off campus during school hours Tuesday.
Some Maine South students, who are in opposition of the current mask mandate, walked through the school hallway shouting obscenities and some walked off campus during school hours Tuesday.
Parents say Queen of Martyrs principal was placed on administrative leave for making masks optional
“I have reached this determination as I perceive….as I have for some time now…that the social-emotional toll that continuing COVID protocols have taken on many of our students have become more toxic than the COVID virus itself,” said Principal Jacob 'Doc' Mathius.
“I have reached this determination as I perceive….as I have for some time now…that the social-emotional toll that continuing COVID protocols have taken on many of our students have become more toxic than the COVID virus itself,” said Principal Jacob 'Doc' Mathius.
Evergreen Park Catholic school principal on leave for making masks optional, parents say
The principal of an Evergreen Park Catholic school was put on administrative leave one day after sending a letter to school families notifying them of his decision to let the school go mask-optional, parents from the school said.
The principal of an Evergreen Park Catholic school was put on administrative leave one day after sending a letter to school families notifying them of his decision to let the school go mask-optional, parents from the school said.
Glenview parents protest mask policy at the largest Catholic school in the Chicago Archdiocese
While Illinois public school mask mandates have been shot down by a downstate court, Catholic school mandates continue to draw protests.
While Illinois public school mask mandates have been shot down by a downstate court, Catholic school mandates continue to draw protests.
Chicago's Covid-19 Travel Advisory remains unchanged for sixth consecutive week
For the sixth consecutive week, no states or territories have been added or removed from Chicago's Covid-19 Travel Advisory, city health officials announced Tuesday.
For the sixth consecutive week, no states or territories have been added or removed from Chicago's Covid-19 Travel Advisory, city health officials announced Tuesday.
Chicago-area high school students stage walkout after principal tells them to mask up for class or leave
A group of high school students in the Chicago area walked out of class Monday after being told they had to wear masks to attend class.
A group of high school students in the Chicago area walked out of class Monday after being told they had to wear masks to attend class.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul appeals school mask ruling
"Absent a stay, students, teachers, and other school employees will be further exposed to COVID-19, leading to additional and likely widespread transmission within schools and in the broader community, increased hospitalizations and deaths, and school staff shortages requiring full remote learning or even school closures," the appeal stated.
"Absent a stay, students, teachers, and other school employees will be further exposed to COVID-19, leading to additional and likely widespread transmission within schools and in the broader community, increased hospitalizations and deaths, and school staff shortages requiring full remote learning or even school closures," the appeal stated.
Chicago medical team will now come to your home
Not sure if you have a cold or COVID? Well, you no longer need to run out to your doctor or buy an at-home test to answer that question.
Not sure if you have a cold or COVID? Well, you no longer need to run out to your doctor or buy an at-home test to answer that question.
Special Report: Chicago medical team will now come to your home
Not sure if you have a cold or COVID? Well, you no longer need to run out to your doctor or buy an at-home test to answer that question.
Not sure if you have a cold or COVID? Well, you no longer need to run out to your doctor or buy an at-home test to answer that question.