J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Chicago business owners celebrated for adapting during pandemic
A local taco business was featured in a national campaign with award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey.
A local taco business was featured in a national campaign with award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey.
Local entrepreneurs celebrated for adapting during pandemic
A local taco business was featured in a national campaign with award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey.??
A local taco business was featured in a national campaign with award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey.??
Tinley Park mayor won't enforce Cook County's vaccine mandate, calling it an "abuse of power"
The mayor says he won't use town resources to promote a policy that will hurt the economy.
The mayor says he won't use town resources to promote a policy that will hurt the economy.
Illinois DMV services shutting down for 2 weeks
Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday that all Secretary of State departments in Illinois will close from Jan. 3 through Jan. 17, 2022 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday that all Secretary of State departments in Illinois will close from Jan. 3 through Jan. 17, 2022 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Tinley Park will not enforce Cook County vaccine mandate
Another suburb has announced that it won't enforce Cook County's vaccine mandate for indoor venues.
Another suburb has announced that it won't enforce Cook County's vaccine mandate for indoor venues.
Hermosa restaurant forced to close indoor dining due to Chicago's new vaccine mandate
As cases of COVID-19 skyrocket, businesses ? now used to pivoting ? are once again navigating the unknown.
As cases of COVID-19 skyrocket, businesses ? now used to pivoting ? are once again navigating the unknown.
City leaders release New Year's Eve safety plan
City officials on Wednesday unveiled their safety plan for downtown New Year's Eve celebrations happening in Chicago this weekend.
City officials on Wednesday unveiled their safety plan for downtown New Year's Eve celebrations happening in Chicago this weekend.
Hermosa taco shop forced to go carryout, delivery only amid Lightfoot's new vaccine mandate
As cases of COVID-19 skyrocket, businesses – now used to pivoting – are once again navigating the unknown.
As cases of COVID-19 skyrocket, businesses – now used to pivoting – are once again navigating the unknown.
Metra hiring in the new year
Metra announced that it will be hiring for several positions in the new year.
Metra announced that it will be hiring for several positions in the new year.
Illinois DMV services closing for 2 weeks due to COVID
Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday that all Secretary of State departments in Illinois will close from Jan. 3 through Jan. 17, 2022 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday that all Secretary of State departments in Illinois will close from Jan. 3 through Jan. 17, 2022 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Chicago restaurant closes indoor dining because of Lightfoot's new proof of vaccination mandate
Just five days before Chicago?s new proof of vaccination requirement takes effect, one family-owned restaurant is moving to carryout and delivery only.
Just five days before Chicago?s new proof of vaccination requirement takes effect, one family-owned restaurant is moving to carryout and delivery only.
CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
Metra to hire workers for multiple positions in January
Metra is planning to hire several workers next month to ensure it has enough personnel for schedule adjustments in 2022.
Metra is planning to hire several workers next month to ensure it has enough personnel for schedule adjustments in 2022.
Driver facilities to close for two weeks following COVID-19 uptick
Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday that all Secretary of State departments in Illinois will close from Jan. 3 through Jan. 17, 2022 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday that all Secretary of State departments in Illinois will close from Jan. 3 through Jan. 17, 2022 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
New QR code on smart phone can verify vaccination status when asked
The Illinois Department of Public Health has introduced a new way to keep hold of vaccination status.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has introduced a new way to keep hold of vaccination status.
Chicago Public Schools extends COVID testing deadline for students to Thursday
Chicago Public Schools extended the deadline for students to submit COVID-19 test kits to Thursday ahead of classes resuming on Jan. 3.
Chicago Public Schools extended the deadline for students to submit COVID-19 test kits to Thursday ahead of classes resuming on Jan. 3.
Medical outlook as we enter Year 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine evaluates the nation's response to COVID-19 as we enter the third year of the life-altering outbreak.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine evaluates the nation's response to COVID-19 as we enter the third year of the life-altering outbreak.
Urgent care facility in Flossmoor temporarily closes amid COVID-19 surge
A message to staff said it was because of "unprecedented demand" caused by the coronavirus that is requiring the network to consolidate resources.
A message to staff said it was because of "unprecedented demand" caused by the coronavirus that is requiring the network to consolidate resources.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.