Chicago wholesaler left with lots of meat due to omicron
A Chicago meat wholesaler is sitting on $30,000 worth of top shelf meat after the omicron surge took a big bite out of restaurant business over the holidays.
A Chicago meat wholesaler is sitting on $30,000 worth of top shelf meat after the omicron surge took a big bite out of restaurant business over the holidays.
Red wine could reduce chances of COVID-19 infection, U.K. study suggests
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
Chicago Covid-19 Travel Advisory: Every state, territory on list for 4th consecutive week
For the fourth consecutive week, every U.S. state and four territories are on Chicago's Covid-19 Travel Advisory, city health officials announced Tuesday.
For the fourth consecutive week, every U.S. state and four territories are on Chicago's Covid-19 Travel Advisory, city health officials announced Tuesday.
Can cannabis compounds be effective in preventing COVID infection?
Craig Henderson, CEO of Extract Labs, talks about new research that shows a popular non-psychoactive cannabis compound could help prevent COVID-19 infections.
Craig Henderson, CEO of Extract Labs, talks about new research that shows a popular non-psychoactive cannabis compound could help prevent COVID-19 infections.
Companies worldwide rethinking the normal work week in wake of the pandemic
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. talks about how workplaces are adapting to meet employees' needs and desires in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. talks about how workplaces are adapting to meet employees' needs and desires in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pritzker reaches agreement with teachers unions on COVID sick days
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
Bill vetoed, but compromise reached on COVID sick days for teachers
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
Highland Park village board to debate vaccine mandate Monday night
The village board of Highland Park will decide Monday night whether to keep the mandate that requires people at restaurants and gyms to be vaccinated.
The village board of Highland Park will decide Monday night whether to keep the mandate that requires people at restaurants and gyms to be vaccinated.
It's been exactly two years since the first COVID case was detected in Illinois
On Jan. 24. 2020, coronavirus came to Illinois. It was on that day that COVID was detected in a Chicago resident in her 60s who had returned from Wuhan, China, 11 days earlier.
On Jan. 24. 2020, coronavirus came to Illinois. It was on that day that COVID was detected in a Chicago resident in her 60s who had returned from Wuhan, China, 11 days earlier.
New Omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in Washington
A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.
A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.
US COVID-19 cases dropping despite spikes in some regions, CDC data shows
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
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.”