Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt

Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.

Cook County reopens three mass vaccination sites amid surge in COVID-19 cases

The Cook County Health Department is re-opening three of their mass vaccination sites to meet the need during the current surge in Covid-19 cases.

Pair of restaurants cited for violating Chicago’s proof of vaccination order

The city has cited two more restaurants for violating Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s order requiring certain establishments to check whether patrons have been vaccinated.

Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist

A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.

COVID cases drop in Chicago, health officials continue to urge vaccines

A pop-up vaccine clinic was one of the features of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day events at Doolittle Elementary in Bronzeville.  

Study: Wearing a mask makes you more attractive

A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask actually increases your attractiveness.

Illinois State Senator Darren Bailey defends federal paycheck loan
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The Chicago Tribune reports Bailey received a federal paycheck loan for his family farm for more than $231,000 back in February of last year.

CPS students walk out of school over COVID concerns
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Chicago Public Schools students walked out of classes on Friday to protest the return of in-person learning ? joining peers from New York and Boston who did the same.

As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections

A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.

Hotel industry struggling through another COVID surge
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The hotel industry is once again in limbo as Americans struggle to balance living their lives and staying safe from the coronavirus.

CPS students walk out of school over COVID concerns, demand remote learning

Chicago Public Schools students walked out of classes on Friday to protest the return of in-person learning — joining peers from New York and Boston who did the same.

Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19

After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.