Chicago airports grapple with busy travel week amid Omicron variant spike
Air passengers probably made their travel arrangements before the current surge of COVID-19 and the spread of the Omicron variant but the virus was on the mind of travelers as they prepared to take off for the holidays.
Air passengers probably made their travel arrangements before the current surge of COVID-19 and the spread of the Omicron variant but the virus was on the mind of travelers as they prepared to take off for the holidays.
University of Illinois to pivot to remote learning as COVID cases surge
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones talks about their decision to start the spring semester with remote learning as COVID cases around the nation spike.
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones talks about their decision to start the spring semester with remote learning as COVID cases around the nation spike.
Lines swell at Chicago airports as holiday travel ramps up
Chicago airports are preparing for a busy holiday travel week as thousands board flights amid the pandemic.
Chicago airports are preparing for a busy holiday travel week as thousands board flights amid the pandemic.
University of Illinois to briefly go online in January as COVID-19 heats up
The University of Illinois will temporarily switch to remote learning in January before opening classrooms to students.
The University of Illinois will temporarily switch to remote learning in January before opening classrooms to students.
COVID-19 cases surge across Illinois ahead of Christmas
Moderna says its booster is effective against omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world.
Moderna says its booster is effective against omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world.
NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday due to COVID: AP source
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.
DuPage County health officials warn of high hospitalizations, increase in COVID cases ahead of holidays
Over 95-percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 or have died from COVID-19 in DuPage County since Dec. 15 were not fully vaccinated against the virus, health officials said.
Over 95-percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 or have died from COVID-19 in DuPage County since Dec. 15 were not fully vaccinated against the virus, health officials said.
Illinois reports largest one-day increase in COVID cases this year
Moderna says its booster is effective against omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world.
Moderna says its booster is effective against omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world.
Coronavirus surges across US ahead of the holidays
Coronavirus cases are spreading like wildfire throughout the nation, putting families on high alert ahead of the holidays.
Coronavirus cases are spreading like wildfire throughout the nation, putting families on high alert ahead of the holidays.
COVID cases surging across Illinois ahead of Christmas
Moderna says its booster is effective against Omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world.
Moderna says its booster is effective against Omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world.
COVID cases surge nationwide, creating major obstacles ahead of the holidays
Don’t be surprised if you see lines forming outside COVID-19 testing centers. People have added the stop to their holiday lists to get tested before gathering with family.
Don’t be surprised if you see lines forming outside COVID-19 testing centers. People have added the stop to their holiday lists to get tested before gathering with family.
Sarah Palin says 'over my dead body' about COVID vaccine
Sarah Palin said “over my dead body” will she be forced to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Sarah Palin said “over my dead body” will she be forced to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID cases are surging nationwide, creating major obstacles ahead of the holidays
Celebrating the holidays with family may be more difficult this year with coronavirus cases increasing nationwide.
Celebrating the holidays with family may be more difficult this year with coronavirus cases increasing nationwide.
Moderna: COVID booster effective against omicron in tests, will still develop new shot
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Royal Caribbean ship docked at Miami port has at least 48 cases of COVID-19, company says
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world
The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.
The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.
Omicron infections 'just raging around the world,' Fauci says
The prospect of a winter chilled by a wave of infections is a severe reversal from the optimism projected by Biden months ago when he suggested the country would be back to normal by Christmas.
The prospect of a winter chilled by a wave of infections is a severe reversal from the optimism projected by Biden months ago when he suggested the country would be back to normal by Christmas.
Indiana reports first Omicron variant COVID-19 case
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced that it has detected the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus from an unvaccinated Indiana resident.
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced that it has detected the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus from an unvaccinated Indiana resident.
Omicron forces wave of closures nationwide as Biden warns winter of 'death' encroaching
As the omicron variant of the coronavirus is poised to become the new leading variant in the United States, many schools and businesses are closing their doors over what President Biden is predicting to be a winter of "severe illness and death."
As the omicron variant of the coronavirus is poised to become the new leading variant in the United States, many schools and businesses are closing their doors over what President Biden is predicting to be a winter of "severe illness and death."
Federal investigators ask city for vaccination records tied to Loretto Hospital: report
Federal investigators have reportedly asked the city for records of vaccinations tied to Loretto Hospital.
Federal investigators have reportedly asked the city for records of vaccinations tied to Loretto Hospital.