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.”
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.