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.
Houston doctor accused of spreading dangerous misinformation by Houston Methodist Hospital fires back
“I have people calling me the sister of the devil and misconstruing my intentions, so I want to set the record straight.”
“I have people calling me the sister of the devil and misconstruing my intentions, so I want to set the record straight.”
Booster shots take the spotlight as the holidays approach
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines surfacing in the medical community.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines surfacing in the medical community.
Illinois' top doctor on the fight against COVID-19 heading into winter
Illinois Department of Public Health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike talks about the state's efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus as more people are forced inside for winter.
Illinois Department of Public Health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike talks about the state's efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus as more people are forced inside for winter.
Chicago's top doc urges unvaccinated to not travel for Thanksgiving
Chicago’s top doctor is urging unvaccinated people not to travel for Thanksgiving, especially if their destination is in the Midwest.
Chicago’s top doctor is urging unvaccinated people not to travel for Thanksgiving, especially if their destination is in the Midwest.
Dr. Arwady: Unvaccinated should not travel for Thanksgiving
Dr. Allison Arwady says the upper Midwest has some of the worst COVID-19 rates in the nation, due in part to colder weather and people moving activities indoors.
Dr. Allison Arwady says the upper Midwest has some of the worst COVID-19 rates in the nation, due in part to colder weather and people moving activities indoors.
Sutter Health gives 14 pediatric patients wrong dose of COVID vaccine
Sutter Health pediatricians are looking into what went wrong when some children at their Antioch office got double the amount of COVID vaccine that they would normally have gotten in a single shot.
Sutter Health pediatricians are looking into what went wrong when some children at their Antioch office got double the amount of COVID vaccine that they would normally have gotten in a single shot.
Michigan, Minnesota report COVID-19 surge not seen in months
Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota are reporting a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months. Beds are filling with unvaccinated people, and health care providers are warning that staff are being worn down by yet another surge.
Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota are reporting a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months. Beds are filling with unvaccinated people, and health care providers are warning that staff are being worn down by yet another surge.
Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Chicago adds Arkansas, removes 3 states from COVID-19 travel advisory
The City of Chicago added one state and removed three others from its COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday.
The City of Chicago added one state and removed three others from its COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday.
Illini coach Bret Bielema tests positive for COVID-19, will not coach against Iowa
University of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
University of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Concord Music Hall among 5 businesses cited for violating indoor mask mandate
The city of Chicago has cited five businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
The city of Chicago has cited five businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
Pfizer signs deal to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.