In US, more than 200 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Chicago Public School staff member remembered after dying from COVID-19
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
Chicago Public School staff member remembered after dying from COVID-19 in November
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
Pfizer COVID booster: FDA expands extra dose to people as young as age 16
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization for 16- and 17-year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech -- if it's been six months since their last shot.
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization for 16- and 17-year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech -- if it's been six months since their last shot.
US jobless claims hit lowest level in 52 years amid seasonal volatility
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
Omicron variant prompting concern across Illinois
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the proliferation of the Omicron variant and how it could impact Illinois ahead of the holidays.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the proliferation of the Omicron variant and how it could impact Illinois ahead of the holidays.
Wisconsin requests federal help for staff-strapped hospitals
Wisconsin's top health official said Wednesday that 270 health care facilities have requested staffing help and the state has asked for medical reserve teams from the federal government to provide relief for long term care facilities facing worker shortages.
Wisconsin's top health official said Wednesday that 270 health care facilities have requested staffing help and the state has asked for medical reserve teams from the federal government to provide relief for long term care facilities facing worker shortages.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What if your child gets the wrong dose?
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
Proposed Illinois bill would make it illegal for workplaces to require COVID-19 vaccine
A downstate Illinois lawmaker wants to make it illegal to deny someone a job over their vaccination status.
A downstate Illinois lawmaker wants to make it illegal to deny someone a job over their vaccination status.
Champaign, Lake counties have the highest child vaccination rates in Illinois
In Illinois, about two of every ten kids have gotten at least the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
In Illinois, about two of every ten kids have gotten at least the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
Champaign, Lake counties have highest child vaccination rates in Illinois
In Illinois, about two of every ten kids have gotten at least the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
In Illinois, about two of every ten kids have gotten at least the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
Half of Indiana counties in highest-risk level of COVID-19 spread
Half of Indiana’s counties are now in the highest-risk level of COVID-19 spread as the latest infection surge across the state has pushed hospitalizations from the illness up 25% in the past week.
Half of Indiana’s counties are now in the highest-risk level of COVID-19 spread as the latest infection surge across the state has pushed hospitalizations from the illness up 25% in the past week.
US employers posted near-record 11 million open jobs in October
U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.
U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.
Coronavirus in Chicago: First Omicron case detected in fully vaccinated city resident
The person is a Chicago resident, who came in contact with someone from another state who tested positive for the Omicron variant.
The person is a Chicago resident, who came in contact with someone from another state who tested positive for the Omicron variant.
What to make of the omicron variant arriving in Chicago
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin from Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital talks about the first detected omicron case in Illinois and its potential spread.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin from Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital talks about the first detected omicron case in Illinois and its potential spread.
Omicron detected in Chicago resident, marking the state's first documented case of the variant
The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced Illinois? first known Omicron case Tuesday night.
The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced Illinois? first known Omicron case Tuesday night.
2 states, 1 district removed from Chicago's COVID-19 travel advisory
Two states and one district were removed from Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday.
Two states and one district were removed from Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday.
Illinois lawmakers considering different types of vaccine mandates
Vaccine mandates are changing around the United States as leaders struggle to contain fears of the omicron variant and the country’s latest surge of COVID cases.
Vaccine mandates are changing around the United States as leaders struggle to contain fears of the omicron variant and the country’s latest surge of COVID cases.
Illinois lawmakers consider different types of vaccine mandates
Vaccine mandates are changing around the United States as leaders struggle to contain fears of the omicron variant and the country?s latest surge of COVID-19 cases.
Vaccine mandates are changing around the United States as leaders struggle to contain fears of the omicron variant and the country?s latest surge of COVID-19 cases.