Chicago removes Arkansas from COVID-19 travel advisory
The advisory is a list of locations that Chicago officials deem risky given their coronavirus infection rates. It now includes 40 states and one territory. Every state or territory except for Arkansas, Connecticut, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, and the Virgin Islands are on the list.
The advisory is a list of locations that Chicago officials deem risky given their coronavirus infection rates. It now includes 40 states and one territory. Every state or territory except for Arkansas, Connecticut, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, and the Virgin Islands are on the list.
5 Chicago businesses cited for violating city 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.
Pritzker signs COVID amendment to Illinois conscience law
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a change to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act that would allow those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine to potentially face repercussions.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a change to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act that would allow those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine to potentially face repercussions.
North Dakota lawmaker forced to miss anti-vaccine rally after catching COVID-19
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
International travelers rejoice at O'Hare after pandemic travel ban ends
There were some very special moments at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on Monday.
There were some very special moments at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on Monday.
More Chicago city workers submitting vaccine status to online portal
More than 80 percent of city workers who have responded to the vaccine portal are fully vaccinated, and those numbers continue to grow despite legal challenges.
More than 80 percent of city workers who have responded to the vaccine portal are fully vaccinated, and those numbers continue to grow despite legal challenges.
81 percent of city workers who responded to online portal are fully vaccinated
More than 80 percent of city workers who have responded to the vaccine portal are fully vaccinated, and those numbers continue to grow despite legal challenges.
More than 80 percent of city workers who have responded to the vaccine portal are fully vaccinated, and those numbers continue to grow despite legal challenges.
COVID cases jump nearly 20% in Illinois over the past week
Coronavirus cases in Illinois have jumped nearly 20% over the past week.
Coronavirus cases in Illinois have jumped nearly 20% over the past week.
Regeneron says single dose of antibody treatment cut COVID-19 risk by 81%
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
COVID cases jump nearly 20% in Illinois over the past week
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said the uptick could largely be due to the weather.
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said the uptick could largely be due to the weather.
Study of veterans highlights how COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes over time
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
Prevea Health drops Aaron Rodgers partnership
Prevea Health and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers have parted ways effective immediately, the health care organization said Saturday.
Prevea Health and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers have parted ways effective immediately, the health care organization said Saturday.
Suburban elementary school temporarily closed due to increasing COVID-19 cases
An elementary school in suburban Rolling Meadows has been closed down temporarily because of an increase in COVID-19 cases at the school.
An elementary school in suburban Rolling Meadows has been closed down temporarily because of an increase in COVID-19 cases at the school.
Illinois reports 17,462 coronavirus cases, 183 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 17,462 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 183 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 17,462 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 183 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Medical professionals gather at UIC for annual symposium that focuses on health justice
A focus on emergency medicine beyond the ER brought health professionals together at the University of Illinois at Chicago Thursday morning.
A focus on emergency medicine beyond the ER brought health professionals together at the University of Illinois at Chicago Thursday morning.
UIC honors frontline workers
A focus on emergency medicine beyond the ER brought health professionals together at the University of Illinois at Chicago Thursday morning.
A focus on emergency medicine beyond the ER brought health professionals together at the University of Illinois at Chicago Thursday morning.