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.
Orland Park mayor on why he opposes Cook County's COVID restrictions
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau voices his frustration with the Cook County mandates that requires proof of vaccination for customers age five and older at indoor settings where food and drink are served.
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau voices his frustration with the Cook County mandates that requires proof of vaccination for customers age five and older at indoor settings where food and drink are served.
Phoenix mother dies from COVID-19 on Christmas Day, leaving behind 3 kids and fiancé
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.
Chicago Teachers Union criticizes CPS COVID testing plan
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding increased COVID-19 precautions, including testing before students return to school January 3rd.
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding increased COVID-19 precautions, including testing before students return to school January 3rd.
Burr Ridge, Orland Park will defy Cook County's new COVID mandate requiring proof of vaccination
The mayors of suburban Burr Ridge and Orland Park are saying "no" to the new COVID-19 mandate in Cook County that beginning Jan. 3 will require patrons of businesses to prove they've been vaccinated.
The mayors of suburban Burr Ridge and Orland Park are saying "no" to the new COVID-19 mandate in Cook County that beginning Jan. 3 will require patrons of businesses to prove they've been vaccinated.
Cook County suburbs push back on vaccine mandate
Starting Jan. 3, proof of vaccination will be required for those going to bars, restaurants, gyms and other entertainment venues.
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.
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.
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
Chicago Public Schools wants every student to get tested for COVID-19 before classes resume next week.
Chicago Public Schools wants every student to get tested for COVID-19 before classes resume next week.
Dr. Michael Bauer weighs in on how to celebrate NYE safely amid COVID surge
With Christmas over, people are now setting their sights on New Year?s Eve and trying to figure out how to celebrate safely with family.
With Christmas over, people are now setting their sights on New Year?s Eve and trying to figure out how to celebrate safely with family.
Every state or territory besides Montana and Guam listed on Chicago's COVID Travel Advisory
Chicago health officials added two states and one territory back on the COVID Travel Advisory on Tuesday.
Chicago health officials added two states and one territory back on the COVID Travel Advisory on Tuesday.
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.
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.
COVID booster shots take center stage as Omicron variant surges across nation
Dr. Sadiya Khan from Northwestern University stresses the importance of COVID-19 booster shots as cases surge around the country.
Dr. Sadiya Khan from Northwestern University stresses the importance of COVID-19 booster shots as cases surge around the country.
COVID-19 surge still delaying holiday travel in Chicago, across US
Amid the COVID surge, airlines have a challenge to get travelers back home after the holiday weekend.
Amid the COVID surge, airlines have a challenge to get travelers back home after the holiday weekend.
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.
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.