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.

CPS students walk out over COVID concerns
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Chicago Public School students joined others across the country walking out of class Friday over COVID-19 safety concerns.

Illinois reports 207,203 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 738 deaths in past week

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 207,203 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 738 deaths since Jan. 7.  

US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'

Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”

16 businesses, including 10 restaurants, cited for violating city’s proof of vaccination order

The city has cited 16 businesses, 10 of them restaurants, for violating Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s order requiring certain establishments to check whether patrons have been vaccinated.