Omicron variant detected in fully vaccinated and boosted Chicago 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.
Omicron COVID-19 variant identified in Chicago
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.
Chicago's top doc: Only a matter of days before Omicron is in Illinois
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Chicago with an average of 828 positive cases per day.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Chicago with an average of 828 positive cases per day.
Chicago doctor weighs in on Omicron variant appearing in our area soon
Dr. John Segreti, the Medical Director of Infection Control and Prevention with Rush University Medical Center, talks the Omicron variant.
Dr. John Segreti, the Medical Director of Infection Control and Prevention with Rush University Medical Center, talks the Omicron variant.
Chicago's top doc says Omicron could arrive in Illinois any day now
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Chicago with an average of 828 positive cases per day.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Chicago with an average of 828 positive cases per day.
Illinois legislation would require unvaccinated residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
Unvaccinated Illinois residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill, state lawmaker proposes
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
Oak Park and River Forest High School to resume after-school activities
One parent wrote to FOX 32 to say sports and after-school activities were canceled, but more than 3,700 kids could still go to school every day, questioning how that was taking safety into account.
One parent wrote to FOX 32 to say sports and after-school activities were canceled, but more than 3,700 kids could still go to school every day, questioning how that was taking safety into account.
Cicero, Berwyn reach 70% vaccination rate
Cicero and Berwyn are celebrating a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19.
Cicero and Berwyn are celebrating a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19.
Cicero, Berwyn both have over 70-percent vaccination rate
Cicero and Berwyn are celebrating a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19.
Cicero and Berwyn are celebrating a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19.
Oak Park and River Forest High School to resume sports, other activities amid rising COVID cases
One parent wrote to FOX 32 to say sports and after-school activities were canceled, but more than 3,700 kids could still go to school every day, questioning how that was taking safety into account.
One parent wrote to FOX 32 to say sports and after-school activities were canceled, but more than 3,700 kids could still go to school every day, questioning how that was taking safety into account.
COVID-19 forces Oak Park-River Forest school officials to shut down clubs, athletics
Sports and after school activities are cancelled due to COVID-19 at Oak Park River Forest High School, but the school may have a change of heart. FOX 32's Tia Ewing has the latest details.
Sports and after school activities are cancelled due to COVID-19 at Oak Park River Forest High School, but the school may have a change of heart. FOX 32's Tia Ewing has the latest details.
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.