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.
Illinois bracing for winter surge, Omicron variant
In light of the Omicron variant and increasing COVID-19 numbers, Governor JB Pritzker says Illinois? mask mandate is staying in place for now.
In light of the Omicron variant and increasing COVID-19 numbers, Governor JB Pritzker says Illinois? mask mandate is staying in place for now.
Pritzker says Illinois mask mandate to stay in place amid rising COVID numbers
In light of the Omicron variant and increasing COVID-19 numbers, Governor JB Pritzker says Illinois’ mask mandate is staying in place for now.
In light of the Omicron variant and increasing COVID-19 numbers, Governor JB Pritzker says Illinois’ mask mandate is staying in place for now.
Pritzker: Mask mandate to stay in place across Illinois
In light of the Omicron variant and increasing COVID-19 numbers, Governor JB Pritzker says Illinois? mask mandate is staying in place for now.
In light of the Omicron variant and increasing COVID-19 numbers, Governor JB Pritzker says Illinois? mask mandate is staying in place for now.
Cook County health officials urge the unvaccinated to stay home for the holidays
Cook County health leaders are urging unvaccinated people to skip holiday gatherings this month.
Cook County health leaders are urging unvaccinated people to skip holiday gatherings this month.
Cook County doctors, religious leaders encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
Cook County health leaders are urging unvaccinated people to skip holiday gatherings this month.
Cook County health leaders are urging unvaccinated people to skip holiday gatherings this month.
Germany bans unvaccinated from nonessential stores, recreational venues
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said people who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 will be excluded from nonessential stores, cultural and recreational venues.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said people who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 will be excluded from nonessential stores, cultural and recreational venues.
City dismisses vaccine mandate lawsuit against FOP Lodge 7
The city of Chicago has dismissed their lawsuit against Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 over the vaccine mandate.
The city of Chicago has dismissed their lawsuit against Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 over the vaccine mandate.
Omicron variant impacts Wisconsin restaurant in ironic way
It is a family business that has been around for more than 30 years. But a West Bend restaurant's name is being tossed around now more than ever.
It is a family business that has been around for more than 30 years. But a West Bend restaurant's name is being tossed around now more than ever.