Tips for preparing your children for the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about ways to mentally prepare your children for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of kids getting vaccinated.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about ways to mentally prepare your children for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of kids getting vaccinated.
Frontline nurse named Chicago Bears Fan of the Year, wins tickets to Super Bowl
Destiny Blackmon talks about her reaction to being named the Chicago Bears Fan of the Year after battling through the pandemic.
Destiny Blackmon talks about her reaction to being named the Chicago Bears Fan of the Year after battling through the pandemic.
Woman wasn't tested by urgent care because she was vaccinated - but later dies of COVID-19
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
Illinois bill would remove 'conscience' as basis for refusing vaccine
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Controversy over ending moral objections to vaccine
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs.
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs.
Report: At least 59K meat workers caught COVID-19, hundreds died
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
CPS enrollment drops for 10th straight year
Data shows most CPS students left for the suburbs, private schools or homeschooling.
Data shows most CPS students left for the suburbs, private schools or homeschooling.
Activists stage 'sick-out' to demand CPS keep students safer from COVID-19
Dozens of people are calling on Chicago Public Schools officials to take immediate action to better protect students, teachers and staff.
Dozens of people are calling on Chicago Public Schools officials to take immediate action to better protect students, teachers and staff.
Activists stage 'sick-out' to demand CPS keep kids safer from COVID-19 in schools
Dozens of people are calling on Chicago Public Schools officials to take immediate action to better protect students, teachers and staff.
Dozens of people are calling on Chicago Public Schools officials to take immediate action to better protect students, teachers and staff.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Chicago police union protest: 1,000 cops expected, only a few dozen showed up
The firebrand president of the Chicago police union called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
The firebrand president of the Chicago police union called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
Loop looks to recover from tough year
If you've looked around the Loop lately, you've probably noticed some empty storefronts.
If you've looked around the Loop lately, you've probably noticed some empty storefronts.
Father Michael Pfleger: John Catanzara 'is a dangerous man'
Amid the back and forth between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago’s police union, Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church is now weighing in.
Amid the back and forth between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago’s police union, Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church is now weighing in.
COVID-19 forecast model predicts rise in cases, hospitalizations as winter nears
With required mask use reduced in much of the U.S., the University of Washington's influential COVID-19 forecasting model is predicting increasing infections and hospitalizations in November.
With required mask use reduced in much of the U.S., the University of Washington's influential COVID-19 forecasting model is predicting increasing infections and hospitalizations in November.
Chicago hotel workers laid off due to pandemic suing to get their jobs back
Three Swissotel workers are suing the hotel demanding their jobs back.
Three Swissotel workers are suing the hotel demanding their jobs back.
Vaccine protest fizzles: Chicago police union's call for 1,000 officers to attend receives lackluster response
John Catanzara, the firebrand president of the Chicago police union, called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
John Catanzara, the firebrand president of the Chicago police union, called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
Chicago's top doctor encourages parents to get kids vaccinated
Chicago's top doctor is encouraging parents to get their kids ready for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago's top doctor is encouraging parents to get their kids ready for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago's top doctor encourages parents to get kids vaccinated
Chicago's top doctor is encouraging parents to get their kids ready for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago's top doctor is encouraging parents to get their kids ready for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago police union asks for a thousand attendees at anti-COVID mandate rally, but turnout is smaller
“If it's about stopping the spread, then let's test every day you go to work. Not just once a week or twice a week. They said no on face value. So who's full of crap here?” asked Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Union president John Catanzara.
“If it's about stopping the spread, then let's test every day you go to work. Not just once a week or twice a week. They said no on face value. So who's full of crap here?” asked Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Union president John Catanzara.
Chicago removes four states from COVID-19 travel advisory; city recommends against travel to 41 states
On Tuesday, Chicago removed Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Mississippi from the list because they had daily COVID case rates below 15 per 100,000 residents for the past two weeks.
On Tuesday, Chicago removed Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Mississippi from the list because they had daily COVID case rates below 15 per 100,000 residents for the past two weeks.