What to do this Thanksgiving because of COVID
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Dr. Chris Colbert of the University of Illinois at Chicago.
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Dr. Chris Colbert of the University of Illinois at Chicago.
CDC tool shows how to improve airflow during indoor gatherings
The CDC rolled out an interactive tool Wednesday to help measure whether or not you have good airflow in your home ahead of holiday gatherings.
The CDC rolled out an interactive tool Wednesday to help measure whether or not you have good airflow in your home ahead of holiday gatherings.
Illinois reports 21,034 coronavirus cases, 87 deaths in the past five days
Public health officials on Friday announced 21,034 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 87 additional deaths have been recorded in the past five days.
Public health officials on Friday announced 21,034 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 87 additional deaths have been recorded in the past five days.
COVID-19 hot spots could get worse amid Thanksgiving gatherings
The U.S. is in better shape approaching its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic, thanks to the vaccine.
The U.S. is in better shape approaching its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic, thanks to the vaccine.
Chicago adds 2 states to COVID-19 travel advisory ahead of Thanksgiving
Two states were added to Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday as residents make preparations for the busy Thanksgiving holiday.
Two states were added to Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday as residents make preparations for the busy Thanksgiving holiday.
Forest Park kids get day off to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Children in Forest Park were told to skip school Monday so they could receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Children in Forest Park were told to skip school Monday so they could receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Fauci warns against ‘prematurely’ dropping mask rules amid COVID-19 spike
Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a move by Washington, D.C. officials to remove indoor mask mandates, saying the move is premature and could lead to a spike in cases amid a recent COVID-19 surge in parts of the country.
Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a move by Washington, D.C. officials to remove indoor mask mandates, saying the move is premature and could lead to a spike in cases amid a recent COVID-19 surge in parts of the country.
Chicago police say that 84% of department employees have entered vaccination status into portal
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said that of the 84%, 78.8% are vaccinated.
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said that of the 84%, 78.8% are vaccinated.
Classes canceled for Evanston-Skokie District 65 due to staff shortages
A note was sent to parents Friday explaining that stress is causing burnout for staff and absences could not be filled, even with substitutes.
A note was sent to parents Friday explaining that stress is causing burnout for staff and absences could not be filled, even with substitutes.
College in McHenry County won't allow unvaccinated students on campus starting in January
McHenry County College wants some students to stay home next semester.
McHenry County College wants some students to stay home next semester.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased risk of stillbirths
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased chances for stillbirths compared with uninfected women.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased chances for stillbirths compared with uninfected women.
Illinois health officials report 28,280 new COVID-19 cases, 150 deaths since last Friday
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 28,280 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Friday, including 150 additional deaths, since reporting last week.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 28,280 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Friday, including 150 additional deaths, since reporting last week.
Security guard arrested after not wearing mask on bus dies in Santa Rita Jail
The story of what happened to Maurice Monk, a 45-year-old security guard who suffered from mental illness and who died in a cell on Monday, raises questions about the care he received while incarcerated and why he was in Santa Rita Jail in the first place.
The story of what happened to Maurice Monk, a 45-year-old security guard who suffered from mental illness and who died in a cell on Monday, raises questions about the care he received while incarcerated and why he was in Santa Rita Jail in the first place.
Naperville mayor calls for end to mask mandate in Illinois
Naperville’s mayor is calling for the removal of the mask mandate in Illinois.
Naperville’s mayor is calling for the removal of the mask mandate in Illinois.
Naperville mayor calls for end to mask mandate
Naperville?s mayor is calling for the removal of the mask mandate in Illinois.
Naperville?s mayor is calling for the removal of the mask mandate in Illinois.
Fauci worried about uptick in COVID-19 hospitalization among fully vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases says he's concerned over the uptick in hospitalizations among people fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases says he's concerned over the uptick in hospitalizations among people fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Northwestern Medicine to launch new Thoracic Institute amid increasing demand for lung care
Northwestern Medicine is launching a new thoracic institute to meet the growing demand of patient lung care.
Northwestern Medicine is launching a new thoracic institute to meet the growing demand of patient lung care.
Tips for staying safe and drama-free this holiday season
Dr. Jeffrey D. Kopin from Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital dishes out tips for staying free of COVID-related drama this holiday season as travel resumes.
Dr. Jeffrey D. Kopin from Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital dishes out tips for staying free of COVID-related drama this holiday season as travel resumes.
US unemployment claims drop seventh straight week to 268,000
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.