COVID hospitalizations in Illinois hit high records
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced help for overwhelmed hospitals as Illinois sets a new record for hospitalizations.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced help for overwhelmed hospitals as Illinois sets a new record for hospitalizations.
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Chicago teachers approve COVID safety agreement after standoff with CPS
Students in the nation?s third-largest district returned to classrooms Wednesday after Chicago Public Schools canceled five days of classes amid a standoff with the teachers union over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Students in the nation?s third-largest district returned to classrooms Wednesday after Chicago Public Schools canceled five days of classes amid a standoff with the teachers union over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Trend of intentionally catching omicron variant is ‘never a good idea,’ doctor warns
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
Chicago teachers accept COVID-19 safety deal, keeping kids in school after week of no classes
After five days of canceled classes, the standoff between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools is now over. While students returned to their desks Wednesday, teachers remain divided.
After five days of canceled classes, the standoff between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools is now over. While students returned to their desks Wednesday, teachers remain divided.
Inflation soars to highest rate in 40 years
Inflation surged 7-percent in December, which is the highest rate in 40 years. FOX Business analyst Phil Flynn joined FOX 32 talk about it.
Inflation surged 7-percent in December, which is the highest rate in 40 years. FOX Business analyst Phil Flynn joined FOX 32 talk about it.
Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations hitting record highs
Coronavirus is overwhelming hospitals across Illinois and we might not even be at the peak of the omicron variant. Dr. Shikha Jain joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Coronavirus is overwhelming hospitals across Illinois and we might not even be at the peak of the omicron variant. Dr. Shikha Jain joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Chicago's South Side Irish Parade to return after two years
After a two year hiatus caused by COVID-19, the South Side Irish Parade is back.
After a two year hiatus caused by COVID-19, the South Side Irish Parade is back.
Illinois COVID-19 hospitalization record ?smashed?, Pritzker says help on the way
Gov. JB Pritzker announced new help Wednesday for Illinois hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced new help Wednesday for Illinois hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.
Chicago-area healthcare workers plead for relief as COVID cases flood hospitals
Healthcare workers have been at the front lines of this pandemic since the beginning, but many of them are not being treated like the heroes they are.
Healthcare workers have been at the front lines of this pandemic since the beginning, but many of them are not being treated like the heroes they are.
Chicago-area health care workers plead for relief as COVID cases flood hospitals
Workers and elected leaders held a virtual meeting Wednesday demanding hospitals support their workers and prioritize critical patient care.
Workers and elected leaders held a virtual meeting Wednesday demanding hospitals support their workers and prioritize critical patient care.
'State of crisis': Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations hit new peak amid omicron
Indiana hospitals are reporting a record number of COVID-19 patients as the highly contagious omicron variant continues driving a statewide surge, the state’s latest coronavirus update shows.
Indiana hospitals are reporting a record number of COVID-19 patients as the highly contagious omicron variant continues driving a statewide surge, the state’s latest coronavirus update shows.
CPS students return to class Wednesday after standoff between city, CTU
Under the proposed agreement, a school closure would take place if 40-percent of students were placed in quarantine.
Under the proposed agreement, a school closure would take place if 40-percent of students were placed in quarantine.
Which masks are the most effective in stopping the spread of COVID-19?
Dr. Jill Crittenden from the MIT McGovern Institute evaluates the effectiveness of various masks in stopping the spread of coronavirus.
Dr. Jill Crittenden from the MIT McGovern Institute evaluates the effectiveness of various masks in stopping the spread of coronavirus.
Chicago's battle against the Omicron variant intensifies
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the city's efforts to fight the Omicron variant and when we could see cases begin to plateau.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the city's efforts to fight the Omicron variant and when we could see cases begin to plateau.
US shoppers 'astounded' by thinning grocery store supplies: 'It's just empty shelves'
"It's like a Soviet store during 1981. It's horrible," one man said.
"It's like a Soviet store during 1981. It's horrible," one man said.
Dirksen courthouse opens COVID community testing site
The U.S. District Court will be hosting a free community COVID testing site in the lobby of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in the Loop.
The U.S. District Court will be hosting a free community COVID testing site in the lobby of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in the Loop.
Dirksen courthouse opens weekday COVID testing site
The U.S. district court will be hosting a free community testing site starting today in the lobby of the Dirksen U.S. courthouse.
The U.S. district court will be hosting a free community testing site starting today in the lobby of the Dirksen U.S. courthouse.
Inflation surges in December to highest rate since 1982
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.