Meat piling up at Chicago restaurants as COVID-worried patrons cancel reservations
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the rise of the omicron variant are impacting the restaurant industry — and in the world of steaks, it’s apparently led to a pile-up of meat as steakhouses cancel orders.
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the rise of the omicron variant are impacting the restaurant industry — and in the world of steaks, it’s apparently led to a pile-up of meat as steakhouses cancel orders.
What's next for the Omicron variant in Chicago?
Dr. David Rubin from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia PolicyLab breaks down how the Omicron variant is trending across the Midwest and what to expect in the months ahead.
Dr. David Rubin from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia PolicyLab breaks down how the Omicron variant is trending across the Midwest and what to expect in the months ahead.
Ranking 7 at-home COVID-19 tests by user friendliness
Dr. Marcus Schabacker, president and CEO of ECRI, breaks down which at-home antigen tests are most user friendly.
Dr. Marcus Schabacker, president and CEO of ECRI, breaks down which at-home antigen tests are most user friendly.
Protest against vaccine mandates held in Highland Park, where the vaccination rate is 82 percent
The zip code 60035, which is in Highland Park, has one of Illinois' highest vaccination rates. More than 94% of residents have gotten at least one dose, and over 82% are fully vaccinated.
The zip code 60035, which is in Highland Park, has one of Illinois' highest vaccination rates. More than 94% of residents have gotten at least one dose, and over 82% are fully vaccinated.
FBI searches suburban Chicago headquarters of national chain of COVID testing sites: report
“The Center for COVID Control” has been under investigation for alleged false COVID test results. The federal government has reimbursed the company more than $124 million from the federal government.
“The Center for COVID Control” has been under investigation for alleged false COVID test results. The federal government has reimbursed the company more than $124 million from the federal government.
Minnesota man dies from COVID-19 after family fought to keep his ventilator on
A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.
A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.
FDA acts to expand use of treatment for COVID-19 patients with mild-to-moderate disease
Previously, the use of Veklury, a Gilead Sciences Inc. drug, was limited to those requiring hospitalization.
Previously, the use of Veklury, a Gilead Sciences Inc. drug, was limited to those requiring hospitalization.
Highland Park residents plan Sunday rally to 'End the Vaccine Mandate'
Rally organizers say this is a fight for a medical freedom and privacy, and that the proof of vaccination rule is hurting Chicago area businesses.
Rally organizers say this is a fight for a medical freedom and privacy, and that the proof of vaccination rule is hurting Chicago area businesses.
Illinois nurse who treated first local COVID-19 patient speaks out 2 years later
“The day that I found out, it was very overwhelming,” Miller said. “I was scared.”
“The day that I found out, it was very overwhelming,” Miller said. “I was scared.”
Virginia parent arrested after threatening school board with armed response over mask mandate
The Luray Police Department has charged Amelia Ruffner King with a violation of the Code of Virginia: Oral Threat While on School Property.
The Luray Police Department has charged Amelia Ruffner King with a violation of the Code of Virginia: Oral Threat While on School Property.
Illinois DMVs to reopen next week after COVID shutdown
Offices initially closed at the start of the month, as COVID-19 cases began to spike.
Offices initially closed at the start of the month, as COVID-19 cases began to spike.
'End the Vaccine Mandate' rally planned in Highland Park
Residents in Highland Park are planning an ?End the Vaccine Mandate? rally for this weekend.
Residents in Highland Park are planning an ?End the Vaccine Mandate? rally for this weekend.
Illinois nurse who treated first local coronavirus patient speaks out 2 years later
It was two years ago Friday that the first COVID case in Illinois was confirmed. Nurse Alyssa Miller joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
It was two years ago Friday that the first COVID case in Illinois was confirmed. Nurse Alyssa Miller joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Illinois reports 183,722 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 746 deaths in past week
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Friday reported 183,722 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 746 deaths since Jan. 14.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Friday reported 183,722 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 746 deaths since Jan. 14.
Nearly 9 million Americans called in sick to work this month
The U.S. Census Bureau says 8.8 million people called in sick to work because they were dealing with symptoms of COVID-19 or caring for someone with the virus.
The U.S. Census Bureau says 8.8 million people called in sick to work because they were dealing with symptoms of COVID-19 or caring for someone with the virus.
More than 8 million people called in sick to work this month
The U.S. Census Bureau says 8.8 million people called in sick to work because they were dealing with symptoms of COVID-19 or caring for someone with the virus.
The U.S. Census Bureau says 8.8 million people called in sick to work because they were dealing with symptoms of COVID-19 or caring for someone with the virus.
NIU study: View of healthcare workers as 'heroes' having negative side effect
"We found through many studies that when someone is thought of as a hero, we're more likely to not empathize with them or feel these positive emotions towards them."
"We found through many studies that when someone is thought of as a hero, we're more likely to not empathize with them or feel these positive emotions towards them."
How to support frontline workers as coronavirus pandemic continues
Northern Illinois University Professor Bethany Cockburn joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Northern Illinois University Professor Bethany Cockburn joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
9 million Americans have been out sick this month
An estimated nine million Americans have been out sick this month due to COVID-19 or because they were taking care of someone who had the virus.
An estimated nine million Americans have been out sick this month due to COVID-19 or because they were taking care of someone who had the virus.
Aurora Police Department loses 2nd officer to COVID in one month
For the second time in one month, COVID claimed another member of the Aurora Police Department.
For the second time in one month, COVID claimed another member of the Aurora Police Department.