Cook County suburbs push back on vaccine mandate
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Starting Jan. 3, proof of vaccination will be required for those going to bars, restaurants, gyms and other entertainment venues.

Doctors advise against cloth masks to prevent spread of COVID-19

Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.

Cook County Chief Judge mandates COVID-19 vaccine for judges, court employees

All judges and employees who work for the Circuit Court of Cook County will be required to receive either the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine or the first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine by Jan. 17.

CTU criticizes CPS COVID testing plan
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Chicago Public Schools wants every student to get tested for COVID-19 before classes resume next week.

US Rep Bobby Rush of Illinois reports breakthrough COVID-19 case

Longtime U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush of Illinois has tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19, his office said in a statement late Monday.

CDC changes COVID-19 quarantine, isolation guidance amid rising numbers

In the midst of an alarming surge in cases of COVID-19, propelled by the omicron variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention drastically changed its quarantine and isolation guidance.

Illinois ramps up fight against COVID-19 surge
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The new moves come as Illinois sees the highest surge of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

CDC changes quarantine, isolation guidance amid COVID surge
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In the midst of an alarming surge in cases of COVID-19, propelled by the omicron variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention drastically changed its quarantine and isolation guidance.

DuPage County reports first Omicron COVID-19 cases

Coronavirus cases are at very high levels right now across the state, with both Omicron and still Delta dominating.

US COVID-19 cases up 83% in last 2 weeks
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Chicago's Dr. Shikha Jain breaks down the latest on COVID-19 as numbers surge.

Pritzker announces new resources to fight COVID-19

The new moves come as Illinois sees the highest surge of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all

U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.