Illinois hospitals filling fast amid latest COVID-19 surge
Local hospitals are filling fast as this latest COVID surge lands more patients in the hospital. Illinois' governor has ordered hospitals to push back elective surgeries until the surge is over.
Local hospitals are filling fast as this latest COVID surge lands more patients in the hospital. Illinois' governor has ordered hospitals to push back elective surgeries until the surge is over.
Is it better to swab your nose or throat for COVID?
Doctor Chris Colbert with University of Illinois at Chicago joins us to talk more about this.
Doctor Chris Colbert with University of Illinois at Chicago joins us to talk more about this.
CPS could cancel classes on Wednesday if union votes to go remote
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are locked in an escalating battle over safety protocols during the latest COVID-19 surge.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are locked in an escalating battle over safety protocols during the latest COVID-19 surge.
Indiana limits rapid COVID-19 tests due to supply shortage
The Indiana Department of Health announced Tuesday it has limited who is eligible for rapid COVID-19 tests at state-run sites due to high demand and a surge of cases amid the spread of the omicron variant.
The Indiana Department of Health announced Tuesday it has limited who is eligible for rapid COVID-19 tests at state-run sites due to high demand and a surge of cases amid the spread of the omicron variant.
Pfizer COVID-19 booster: Illinois reduces wait time following new CDC recommendation
Illinois public health officials said Tuesday they will adopt new federal recommendation that shortens the wait period for receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot.
Illinois public health officials said Tuesday they will adopt new federal recommendation that shortens the wait period for receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot.
OC Deputy DA, vocal critic of vaccine mandates, dies of COVID-19
Orange County Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby has died of COVID-19. Ernby was an outspoken critic of COVID vaccine mandates on a number of occasions.
Orange County Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby has died of COVID-19. Ernby was an outspoken critic of COVID vaccine mandates on a number of occasions.
Protesters in Park Ridge call on mayor to oppose Cook County vaccine mandate
The Cook County vaccine mandate that went into effect on Monday is not sitting well with some residents in the north suburbs.
The Cook County vaccine mandate that went into effect on Monday is not sitting well with some residents in the north suburbs.
Israel detects case of 'flurona' in unvaccinated pregnant woman
'Flurona' has been detected in an unvaccinated pregnant woman in Israel. It's believed to be one of the first documented cases of an individual infected with both the flu and COVID-19.
'Flurona' has been detected in an unvaccinated pregnant woman in Israel. It's believed to be one of the first documented cases of an individual infected with both the flu and COVID-19.
Evanston H.S. freshman creates at-home COVID test locator
Eli Coustan, a freshman at Evanston Township High School, talks about creating FindaCovidTest.org and the importance of increasing access to at-home COVID testing.
Eli Coustan, a freshman at Evanston Township High School, talks about creating FindaCovidTest.org and the importance of increasing access to at-home COVID testing.
CTU vice president Stacy Davis Gates on the union's looming vote on whether to work remotely
Chicago Teachers Union vice president Stacy Davis Gates talks about the looming vote to decide whether members will work remotely, in opposition to the school district's orders.
Chicago Teachers Union vice president Stacy Davis Gates talks about the looming vote to decide whether members will work remotely, in opposition to the school district's orders.
Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID-19 lately?
People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.
People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.
CTU members to vote Tuesday on whether to work remotely, against orders from CPS
The Chicago Teachers Union is getting set to vote this week on whether to have members work remotely ? something the district doesn?t support.
The Chicago Teachers Union is getting set to vote this week on whether to have members work remotely ? something the district doesn?t support.
Chicago cites 6 businesses for failing to enforce indoor mask mandate
The city of Chicago has cited six businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
The city of Chicago has cited six businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
Lightfoot praises Chicago businesses on first day new vaccine mandate goes into effect
As we continue to fight the pandemic, a big change took effect in Chicago and suburban Cook County on Monday, with many businesses now required to check customers’ vaccination status upon entry.
As we continue to fight the pandemic, a big change took effect in Chicago and suburban Cook County on Monday, with many businesses now required to check customers’ vaccination status upon entry.
Suburban Chicago schools switch to remote learning due to COVID-19
“I was mad. I personally don’t like being online. I wish we were in-person. I feel like I learn better that way,” senior Jenna Hall said.
“I was mad. I personally don’t like being online. I wish we were in-person. I feel like I learn better that way,” senior Jenna Hall said.
Cook County vaccination requirement: Proof of vaccine now required at many Cook County businesses
Cook County's vaccine requirement is officially in effect.
Cook County's vaccine requirement is officially in effect.
Several suburban schools go remote due to COVID-19 surge
Lincoln-Way families in New Lenox did not find out until Monday morning that the rest of the week would be remote.
Lincoln-Way families in New Lenox did not find out until Monday morning that the rest of the week would be remote.
Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
Hospitals postpone elective surgeries as COVID surge continues
Many hospitals are postponing elective surgeries at the request of Gov. Pritzker as COVID cases continue to surge throughout the state.
Many hospitals are postponing elective surgeries at the request of Gov. Pritzker as COVID cases continue to surge throughout the state.
Chicago Teachers Union to vote on returning to remote learning
The district said that schools were cleaned over the winter break, but the teacher's union is apparently considering going against the district and returning to remote learning.
The district said that schools were cleaned over the winter break, but the teacher's union is apparently considering going against the district and returning to remote learning.