Illinois hospitals flooded with COVID patients
Illinois hospital beds are filling up with more COVID-19 patients than at any other point in the pandemic ? prompting fears of employee burnout amid staffing shortages.
Illinois hospital beds are filling up with more COVID-19 patients than at any other point in the pandemic ? prompting fears of employee burnout amid staffing shortages.
Walmart and Kroger raise prices for BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 tests
The companies previously sold them at cost
The companies previously sold them at cost
Evanston high schooler creates website to help people find at-home COVID tests
Eli Coustan created a website that made it easier for people to find vaccine appointments. Now, he has a new venture.
Eli Coustan created a website that made it easier for people to find vaccine appointments. Now, he has a new venture.
Chicago's Chopin Theatre asking for donations to help survive the pandemic
A longtime Wicker Park theater is once again asking for help to make it through the pandemic.
A longtime Wicker Park theater is once again asking for help to make it through the pandemic.
Chopin Theatre asking for donations to make it through pandemic
A longtime Wicker Park theater is once again asking for help to make it through the pandemic.
A longtime Wicker Park theater is once again asking for help to make it through the pandemic.
Evanston freshman creates at-home COVID test finer
Eli Coustan created a website that made it easier for people to find vaccine appointments. Now, he has a new venture.
Eli Coustan created a website that made it easier for people to find vaccine appointments. Now, he has a new venture.
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.