New travel rules go into effect to fight COVID-19
New stricter travel rules are in effect as the nation closely monitors the new omicron variant. Dr. Chris Colbert discusses it in depth with FOX 32's Tia Ewing.
New stricter travel rules are in effect as the nation closely monitors the new omicron variant. Dr. Chris Colbert discusses it in depth with FOX 32's Tia Ewing.
Maryland man facing federal charges for selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
Authorities say a Maryland man is facing federal charges in connection with a scheme to distribute fake COVID-19 vaccination cards.
Authorities say a Maryland man is facing federal charges in connection with a scheme to distribute fake COVID-19 vaccination cards.
COVID-19 forces Oak Pak River Forest High School to shut down clubs, athletics
The school canceled sports and other clubs due to a rise in COVID cases, however, they could be reinstated Tuesday.
The school canceled sports and other clubs due to a rise in COVID cases, however, they could be reinstated Tuesday.
Oxford scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine says next pandemic may be worse
Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.
Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.
Chicago prepares for COVID omicron variant, though no cases have been detected in Illinois yet
The highly contagious COVID omicron variant hasn’t been confirmed here locally, but authorities predict it's days away. Chicago is currently averaging over 600 COVID cases a day. The positivity rate is 4.1%
The highly contagious COVID omicron variant hasn’t been confirmed here locally, but authorities predict it's days away. Chicago is currently averaging over 600 COVID cases a day. The positivity rate is 4.1%
SC nurse charged with creating fake COVID-19 vaccine cards, DOJ says
Tammy McDonald pleaded not guilty Thursday during an appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Shiva Hodges.
Tammy McDonald pleaded not guilty Thursday during an appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Shiva Hodges.
Oak Park River Forest High School cancels athletics and activities because of COVID outbreak
The school said that 81% of students and 90% of employees are vaccinated. Of the people who are testing positive, 76% are fully vaccinated. The school noted that many are six months past their last dose.
The school said that 81% of students and 90% of employees are vaccinated. Of the people who are testing positive, 76% are fully vaccinated. The school noted that many are six months past their last dose.
Six residents of senior living community in Fox Lake taken to hospitals with COVID symptoms
Authorities said that they received a call from the Cottages of Fox Lake about a sick patient at about 5:30 p.m. While on the way, they realized they were going to need six ambulances.
Authorities said that they received a call from the Cottages of Fox Lake about a sick patient at about 5:30 p.m. While on the way, they realized they were going to need six ambulances.
ICU beds become harder to find in Illinois as COVID infections spread
The state's “Region 7” area, which covers southern Cook County, plus Will, Grundy, and Kankakee counties, had just eight ICU beds available as of Dec. 2.
The state's “Region 7” area, which covers southern Cook County, plus Will, Grundy, and Kankakee counties, had just eight ICU beds available as of Dec. 2.
5 people who attended wedding in Milwaukee area have COVID omicron variant
All are adults between the ages of 18 to 49. All were vaccinated, and most had gotten booster shots. They are mildly symptomatic. No one is hospitalized.
All are adults between the ages of 18 to 49. All were vaccinated, and most had gotten booster shots. They are mildly symptomatic. No one is hospitalized.
DePaul announces temporary return to online classes amid spread of Omicron variant
DePaul University is taking precautions in light of the Omicron variant.
DePaul University is taking precautions in light of the Omicron variant.
Chicago doctor weighs in on increasing COVID cases, hospitalizations
FOX 32 talks with Dr. Shika Jain about a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
FOX 32 talks with Dr. Shika Jain about a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Lake County Jail dealing with COVID-19 outbreak: 48 inmates, 11 officers
The Lake County Jail is monitoring a COVID-19 outbreak within its walls, officials announced Monday.
The Lake County Jail is monitoring a COVID-19 outbreak within its walls, officials announced Monday.
'Long' COVID causes bad smells and tastes, depression for some survivors: 'Hot water smells like rotting meat'
Some people can lose their sense of smell indefinitely
Some people can lose their sense of smell indefinitely
Illinois health officials confirm 42,559 new COVID-19 cases, 182 deaths since reporting last Friday
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 42,559 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 182 additional deaths, since Nov. 26.
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 42,559 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 182 additional deaths, since Nov. 26.
Omicron variant confirmed in multiple states, Illinois health officials continue to urge vaccines, boosters
Illinois health officials say the Omicron variant is probably in Illinois, but it hasn’t been officially identified.
Illinois health officials say the Omicron variant is probably in Illinois, but it hasn’t been officially identified.
Some COVID 'long-haulers' experiencing neurological issues
People with long COVID-19 complications suffer from a variety of problems. For some, that includes neurological symptoms.
People with long COVID-19 complications suffer from a variety of problems. For some, that includes neurological symptoms.
Omicron variant confirmed in multiple states
Illinois health officials say the Omicron variant is probably in Illinois, but it hasn?t been officially identified.
Illinois health officials say the Omicron variant is probably in Illinois, but it hasn?t been officially identified.
5 cases of omicron variant detected in New York
At least five people in New York have been infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Four of the cases are in New York City and one is in Suffolk County.
At least five people in New York have been infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Four of the cases are in New York City and one is in Suffolk County.
1st confirmed omicron variant case in Minnesota connected to NY anime convention
The first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday. The confirmation comes one day after the first U.S. cases of the omicron variant were detected in California.
The first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday. The confirmation comes one day after the first U.S. cases of the omicron variant were detected in California.