Illinois reports 59,312 coronavirus cases, 316 deaths in the past week

Public health officials on Friday announced 59,312 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 316 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.

Study: Omicron variant is 'markedly resistant' to vaccine, booster shot

According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.

68% of South Side Chicago school in quarantine due to COVID-19

"If it was a Lori Lightfoot's daughter's school, it would have been closed and deep cleaned," said parent Danelda Archer.

Chicago firefighters ordered to comply with Lightfoot's vaccine mandate

An arbitrator has ruled that several unions representing Chicago firefighters and other city employees must follow Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.

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.

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.

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.

Babies of pregnant moms who got COVID-19 doing well, study finds
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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.

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. 

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.

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."