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.
Employees fired for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine to be compensated financially if Arizona bill becomes law
A measure aiming to protect workers fired from their jobs for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine cleared its first hurdle in the Arizona House on Feb. 1.
A measure aiming to protect workers fired from their jobs for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine cleared its first hurdle in the Arizona House on Feb. 1.
Every US state, territory listed on Chicago's COVID-19 Travel Advisory for 5th straight week
“It’s a relief to see omicron receding, but we’re not out of the woods yet,” CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said in a statement. “We are at least two weeks away from any state or territory coming off the travel advisory."
“It’s a relief to see omicron receding, but we’re not out of the woods yet,” CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said in a statement. “We are at least two weeks away from any state or territory coming off the travel advisory."
Plastic surgery increasingly popular as pandemic drags
Dr. Richard Westreich, plastic surgeon and ear, nose and throat expert, talks about the uptick in people seeking pastic surgeries during the pandemic.
Dr. Richard Westreich, plastic surgeon and ear, nose and throat expert, talks about the uptick in people seeking pastic surgeries during the pandemic.
R. Kelly contracts COVID-19, seeks court delay
Jailed R&B singer R. Kelly tested positive for COVID-19 while awaiting sentencing for his conviction in a sex trafficking trial in New York.
Jailed R&B singer R. Kelly tested positive for COVID-19 while awaiting sentencing for his conviction in a sex trafficking trial in New York.
R. Kelly contracts COVID-19 in jail, requests more time to file appeal: lawyer
Jailed R&B singer R. Kelly tested positive for COVID-19 while awaiting sentencing for his conviction in a sex trafficking trial in New York.
Jailed R&B singer R. Kelly tested positive for COVID-19 while awaiting sentencing for his conviction in a sex trafficking trial in New York.
Free COVID-19 tests: At-home kits expected to arrive this week
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.