Dozens of Chicago Public School students get vaccinated on 'Vaccine Awareness Day'
"Yeah I'm glad [I got the shot]," 11-year-old Jacob Villasenor said, adding he did it because he wants to stop COVID-19 "once and for all" and to help the people who are sick.
"Yeah I'm glad [I got the shot]," 11-year-old Jacob Villasenor said, adding he did it because he wants to stop COVID-19 "once and for all" and to help the people who are sick.
Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
CPS closed Friday for 'Vaccine Awareness Day'
Chicago Public Schools and the city teamed up on Friday to make it easier to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago Public Schools and the city teamed up on Friday to make it easier to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois reports 22,600 coronavirus cases, 129 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 22,600 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 129 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 22,600 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 129 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
How parents can navigate play dates with some kids vaccinated, others not
Danielle Dick, psychologist and author of 'The Child Code' weighs in on how parents can navigate play dates now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available for kids.
Danielle Dick, psychologist and author of 'The Child Code' weighs in on how parents can navigate play dates now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available for kids.
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation welcomes back 'Bear Hugs'
The 'Bear Hug' program is back! The program was on hold due to the pandemic.
The 'Bear Hug' program is back! The program was on hold due to the pandemic.
No school on Friday for CPS students for 'Vaccine Awareness Day'
CPS school are closed Friday for 'Vaccine Awareness Day,' and many of them are hosting vaccination clinics.
CPS school are closed Friday for 'Vaccine Awareness Day,' and many of them are hosting vaccination clinics.
Millions follow Chicago doctor on TikTok for reliable health information
A Chicago physician decided to educate people during the height of the pandemic using the power of social media.
A Chicago physician decided to educate people during the height of the pandemic using the power of social media.
FDA recalls 2.2 million at-home coronavirus tests due to false positives
About 660,000 of the 2.2 million tests being recalled have already been used
About 660,000 of the 2.2 million tests being recalled have already been used
Chicago ER doctor uses Tik Tok to educate people during the pandemic
A Chicago ER resident physician decided on educating people during the height of the pandemic through Tik Tok.
A Chicago ER resident physician decided on educating people during the height of the pandemic through Tik Tok.
Highest daily number of COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois since Sept. 10
Coronavirus cases are on the rise for the first time in over a month.
Coronavirus cases are on the rise for the first time in over a month.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution rolls out for kids ages 5-11
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health joins Good Day Chicago to talk us through the latest headlines coming from the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health joins Good Day Chicago to talk us through the latest headlines coming from the coronavirus pandemic.
Arlington Heights considering additional tax at restaurants taking part in outdoor dining space
The Arlington Heights alfresco may cause some restaurant bills to go up.
The Arlington Heights alfresco may cause some restaurant bills to go up.
Mike Zimmer: Vaccinated Vikings player hospitalized due to COVID-19
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said a player who has been vaccinated had to be taken to the emergency room Tuesday night due to COVID-19.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said a player who has been vaccinated had to be taken to the emergency room Tuesday night due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 can infect inner ear, cause hearing loss in some patients, researchers find
Experts studied 10 patients with ear-related symptoms linked to COVID-19. The hearing loss ranged from mild to profound.
Experts studied 10 patients with ear-related symptoms linked to COVID-19. The hearing loss ranged from mild to profound.
Chiropractor claims treatment helped patients get their taste, smell back after COVID-19
For one Houston-area woman, month-after-month led to a year without taste. The last thing she expected was to get help at a chiropractor's office.
For one Houston-area woman, month-after-month led to a year without taste. The last thing she expected was to get help at a chiropractor's office.
Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."
Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Illinois family's attorney says Ivermectin 'working' for grandfather with COVID-19
“And today he passed a breathing test that he hadn't been able to pass in the last three weeks. And he looked more alert and aware. So I would say that the first dose of Ivermectin is actually working and is effective,” family attorney Kirstin Erickson said.
“And today he passed a breathing test that he hadn't been able to pass in the last three weeks. And he looked more alert and aware. So I would say that the first dose of Ivermectin is actually working and is effective,” family attorney Kirstin Erickson said.