Reversal of state mask mandate creates 'tremendous amount of confusion' at Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker said the ruling by a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts. is misguided.
Gov. JB Pritzker said the ruling by a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts. is misguided.
'Love in the Time of Contagion' explores the evolution of romance in a pandemic-ridden world
Author Laura Kipnis talks about insights from her new book, "Love in the Time of Contagion," and how romance has shifted during the era of COVID-19.
Author Laura Kipnis talks about insights from her new book, "Love in the Time of Contagion," and how romance has shifted during the era of COVID-19.
Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will still require masks, but lots of suburban districts including Crystal Lake, Elgin, Harvard, Lombard, McHenry and others said that masks will be optional after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against this COVID-19 rule.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will still require masks, but lots of suburban districts including Crystal Lake, Elgin, Harvard, Lombard, McHenry and others said that masks will be optional after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against this COVID-19 rule.
Chicago Public Schools says judge's ruling does not stop CPS from requiring masks
CPS said the "court’s current ruling does not prohibit CPS from exercising its authority to continue its COVID-19 mitigation policies and procedures, including universal masking by students and staff and vaccination and testing requirements for staff members."
CPS said the "court’s current ruling does not prohibit CPS from exercising its authority to continue its COVID-19 mitigation policies and procedures, including universal masking by students and staff and vaccination and testing requirements for staff members."
Illinois judge grants temporary restraining order against mask mandates for 140 school districts
'GRAVE CONSEQUENCE': Gov. J.B. Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney General's office for an appeal of the judge's decision to restrain the state from enforcing the mandate for 140 districts.
'GRAVE CONSEQUENCE': Gov. J.B. Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney General's office for an appeal of the judge's decision to restrain the state from enforcing the mandate for 140 districts.
Illinois judge grants temporary restraining order for mask mandates in 140 school districts
A downstate judge has granted a temporary restraining order against mask mandates for 140 school districts throughout the state.
A downstate judge has granted a temporary restraining order against mask mandates for 140 school districts throughout the state.
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
Illinois reports 60,389 new coronavirus cases, 608 deaths in past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 60,389 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 608 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week, half as many cases as were reported the week prior.
Public health officials on Friday announced 60,389 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 608 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week, half as many cases as were reported the week prior.
What does the return of summer festivals mean for Mayor Lightfoot's re-election chances?
A long-awaited return to a pre-pandemic normal could have a drastic impact on local and statewide elections. FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery weighs in.
A long-awaited return to a pre-pandemic normal could have a drastic impact on local and statewide elections. FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery weighs in.
Study reveals how COVID fatigue impacts men and women differently
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, breaks down a recent study on how COVID fatigue differently impacts the two sexes.
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, breaks down a recent study on how COVID fatigue differently impacts the two sexes.
Controversial Noble Square deli cited for violating Chicago vaccine mandate
A Noble Square deli known for mixing food and politics is now taking on vaccine mandates.
A Noble Square deli known for mixing food and politics is now taking on vaccine mandates.
Johns Hopkins study shows lockdowns only reduced COVID-19 death rate by .2%
Lockdowns during the first COVID-19 wave in the spring of 2020 only reduced COVID-19 mortality by .2% in the U.S. and Europe, according to a Johns Hopkins University meta-analysis of several studies.
Lockdowns during the first COVID-19 wave in the spring of 2020 only reduced COVID-19 mortality by .2% in the U.S. and Europe, according to a Johns Hopkins University meta-analysis of several studies.
COVID-19 vaccines: will we need more boosters or a new shot?
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
US hospitals facing staffing shortages seek foreign nurses for help amid pandemic
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
Chicago's COVID-19 positivity rate drops below 5 percent, vaccine for kids under 5 coming soon
The dip in positive cases is a trend that is continuing to appear across the state. Dr. Shikha Jain joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the positivity dip, along with the possibility of the coronavirus Pfizer vaccine becoming available for kids under five by the end of February.
The dip in positive cases is a trend that is continuing to appear across the state. Dr. Shikha Jain joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the positivity dip, along with the possibility of the coronavirus Pfizer vaccine becoming available for kids under five by the end of February.
Army begins discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The Army, the U.S. military’s largest service, said it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Army, the U.S. military’s largest service, said it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. Rep Brad Schneider of Illinois tests positive for COVID again
U.S. Brad Schneider of Illinois has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time, according to the Democrat’s office.
U.S. Brad Schneider of Illinois has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time, according to the Democrat’s office.
U.S. Rep Brad Schneider of Illinois tests positive for COVID again
U.S. Rep Brad Schneider said in a statement late Tuesday that he tested positive earlier in the day. Schneider is fully vaccinated and received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. Rep Brad Schneider said in a statement late Tuesday that he tested positive earlier in the day. Schneider is fully vaccinated and received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Restaurant vax mandate, indoor masking could be rolled back ‘soon’ if COVID cases stay in freefall
The city’s vaccine mandate for bar and restaurant patrons could be rescinded “quite soon” if COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep falling as drastically as they have over the past two weeks, Chicago's top doctor said Tuesday.
The city’s vaccine mandate for bar and restaurant patrons could be rescinded “quite soon” if COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep falling as drastically as they have over the past two weeks, Chicago's top doctor said Tuesday.