Chicago activists demand city take action against Omicron COVID-19 variant
Among the requests, the Chicago activists want the city to require proof of vaccination for all indoor activities, like dining and shopping.
Among the requests, the Chicago activists want the city to require proof of vaccination for all indoor activities, like dining and shopping.
Chicago community activists demand city action for Omicron variant
Community activists gathered Thursday to sound the alarm over the omicron COVID-19 variant.
Community activists gathered Thursday to sound the alarm over the omicron COVID-19 variant.
68% of Grand Crossing school in quarantine due to COVID-19
A school in the South Side Grand Crossing neighborhood has 68 percent of its students and staff in quarantine.
A school in the South Side Grand Crossing neighborhood has 68 percent of its students and staff in quarantine.
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines recommended over J&J shot, CDC panel says
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
Illinois records highest single day of new COVID cases in 2021
Illinois has recorded its highest single day of new COVID-19 cases this year as the Omicron variant begins to emerge in the state.
Illinois has recorded its highest single day of new COVID-19 cases this year as the Omicron variant begins to emerge in the state.
Bears announce 3 coordinators placed in COVID protocol, joining 6 players on list
The Chicago Bears announced Thursday all three of the team's coordinators have been placed in COVID-19 protocol.
The Chicago Bears announced Thursday all three of the team's coordinators have been placed in COVID-19 protocol.
Doctor who caught omicron at super spreader event says pandemic isn't just due to the unvaccinated
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Babies of pregnant moms who got COVID-19 doing well, study finds
Questions still linger about COVID-19 and its effects, but there's good news for mothers who contracted the virus while they were pregnant. Dr. Malika Shah talks about the findings of a new study from Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago.
Questions still linger about COVID-19 and its effects, but there's good news for mothers who contracted the virus while they were pregnant. Dr. Malika Shah talks about the findings of a new study from Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago.
Loyola University Chicago requiring students, staff to get COVID-19 booster shot
Loyola University Chicago announced Wednesday they are requiring all its students, faculty and staff to get a COVID-19 booster shot if eligible.
Loyola University Chicago announced Wednesday they are requiring all its students, faculty and staff to get a COVID-19 booster shot if eligible.
Officials report first case of Omicron variant in suburban Cook County
The first known suburban Cook County case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant was detected Tuesday, according to CCDPH.
The first known suburban Cook County case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant was detected Tuesday, according to CCDPH.
First suburban Cook County Omicron COVID-19 case detected Tuesday
The first known suburban Cook County case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant was detected Tuesday, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
The first known suburban Cook County case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant was detected Tuesday, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Nightclub, restaurant cited for violating Chicago's indoor mask mandate
The city of Chicago has cited two more businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
The city of Chicago has cited two more businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
Omicron variant now makes up about 3% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
CPS to distribute 150K take-home coronavirus testing kits ahead of winter break
“We know that families will be gathering for the holidays, so we are providing these tests to our students who may be at most risk so we can reduce the spread of COVID and protect our school communities."
“We know that families will be gathering for the holidays, so we are providing these tests to our students who may be at most risk so we can reduce the spread of COVID and protect our school communities."
Chicago braces for peak holiday season amid COVID-19 pandemic
The City of Chicago is offering COVID-19 booster doses and testing kits ahead of peak holiday season, FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
The City of Chicago is offering COVID-19 booster doses and testing kits ahead of peak holiday season, FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations approaching pandemic peak levels
Indiana’s COVID-19 hospitalizations have topped 3,000 people for the first time in nearly a year amid the state’s ongoing infection surge.
Indiana’s COVID-19 hospitalizations have topped 3,000 people for the first time in nearly a year amid the state’s ongoing infection surge.
Chicago Travel Advisory: California, Mississippi added to list as COVID-19 case rates climb nationwide
Two states have been added to Chicago's COVID-19 Travel Advisory as daily case rates continue to climb nationwide.
Two states have been added to Chicago's COVID-19 Travel Advisory as daily case rates continue to climb nationwide.
Hospital leaders run ad warning people they're overwhelmed with COVID patients
Minnesota hospitals are getting so overrun by COVID cases, leaders are taking out a full page newspaper ad to warn people.
Minnesota hospitals are getting so overrun by COVID cases, leaders are taking out a full page newspaper ad to warn people.