Kid-size strategy planned for children's COVID vaccinations: smaller needles, no mass vax sites
Approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages five to 11 could happen when the CDC meets November 2nd and 3rd. Within hours, the Biden administration says doses will be shipped to providers.
Approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages five to 11 could happen when the CDC meets November 2nd and 3rd. Within hours, the Biden administration says doses will be shipped to providers.
Judge denies Chicago police union's effort to recuse her from vaccine mandate case
Chicago?s police union went to court on Wednesday asking a Cook County judge to recuse herself from a case over the city's vaccine mandate.
Chicago?s police union went to court on Wednesday asking a Cook County judge to recuse herself from a case over the city's vaccine mandate.
More than 400 Advocate Aurora Health workers fired for not getting vaccinated
Four hundred people have lost their jobs at Advocate Aurora Health for refusing to get vaccinated.
Four hundred people have lost their jobs at Advocate Aurora Health for refusing to get vaccinated.
440 workers fired at Advocate Aurora Health over vaccine mandate
Four hundred people have lost their jobs at Advocate Aurora Health for refusing to get vaccinated.
Four hundred people have lost their jobs at Advocate Aurora Health for refusing to get vaccinated.
FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
AY4.2 variant: CDC says new delta sublineage of COVID-19 seen in US
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said Wednesday the AY4.2 sublineage recently identified in the United Kingdom has also been observed in the United States.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said Wednesday the AY4.2 sublineage recently identified in the United Kingdom has also been observed in the United States.
Illinois nurse practitioner calls vaccine mandates 'disheartening'
Neelie Panozzo has chosen to fight the mandate, and is one of six nurses suing Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois after being told she would be fired for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Neelie Panozzo has chosen to fight the mandate, and is one of six nurses suing Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois after being told she would be fired for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
FDA plans to allow people to mix-and-match COVID booster shots
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to walk us through the latest headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to walk us through the latest headlines regarding COVID-19.
Illinoisans react after Pritzker says hopefully holidays will be mask-free
Governor JB Pritzker hinted Tuesday that "certain mask mandates" may be removed in time for the holidays, as Illinois COVID metrics continue to trend in the right direction over recent weeks.
Governor JB Pritzker hinted Tuesday that "certain mask mandates" may be removed in time for the holidays, as Illinois COVID metrics continue to trend in the right direction over recent weeks.
21 Chicago Police officers stripped of powers and pay for not complying with COVID rules
"We are often in people's homes and businesses, and without that vaccination and/or testing we risk community harm, harming our peers, and harming officers and their families," Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said.
"We are often in people's homes and businesses, and without that vaccination and/or testing we risk community harm, harming our peers, and harming officers and their families," Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said.
Pritzker aims to loosen COVID mask rules by holidays
Governor JB Pritzker hinted Tuesday that "certain mask mandates" may be removed in time for the holidays, as Illinois COVID metrics continue to trend in the right direction over recent weeks.
Governor JB Pritzker hinted Tuesday that "certain mask mandates" may be removed in time for the holidays, as Illinois COVID metrics continue to trend in the right direction over recent weeks.
Illinois governor aims to loosen coronavirus mask rules by holidays
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Dr. Chris Colbert of UIC.
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Dr. Chris Colbert of UIC.
Pritzker hopes to loosen COVID mask rules by holidays
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is hoping we can loosen the coronavirus mask rules by the time Thanksgiving and Christmas roll around.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is hoping we can loosen the coronavirus mask rules by the time Thanksgiving and Christmas roll around.
8 Chicago businesses cited for violating mask mandate
The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) investigated 74 businesses from Oct. 14 through Oct. 17.
The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) investigated 74 businesses from Oct. 14 through Oct. 17.
Florida, Hawaii and D.C. removed from Chicago's COVID-19 travel advisory
Officials announced Florida, Hawaii and Washington D.C. have been removed Chicago's travel advisory Tuesday with 45 states and two territories remaining on the list.
Officials announced Florida, Hawaii and Washington D.C. have been removed Chicago's travel advisory Tuesday with 45 states and two territories remaining on the list.
Hearing planned Wednesday in Chicago Fraternal Order of Police's battle with city over vaccine mandate
The specific issue to be discussed at Wednesday's hearing is whether Judge Cecilia Horan should recuse herself from the case. Over the weekend, the FOP realized that Horan is associated with the city's Gay and Lesbian Bar Association. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a lesbian.
The specific issue to be discussed at Wednesday's hearing is whether Judge Cecilia Horan should recuse herself from the case. Over the weekend, the FOP realized that Horan is associated with the city's Gay and Lesbian Bar Association. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a lesbian.
Chicago Park District requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated by December 15th
To sweeten the deal, the district is giving everyone who meets the mandate an extra day off.
To sweeten the deal, the district is giving everyone who meets the mandate an extra day off.
Chicago cops who refused to submit vaccination status no longer receiving pay
"Does anybody really think this is about stopping the spread?" said FOP President John Catanzara. "This is all about total control by this mayor. She is a miserable human being."
"Does anybody really think this is about stopping the spread?" said FOP President John Catanzara. "This is all about total control by this mayor. She is a miserable human being."
Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications
President Joe Biden and many others paid tribute to Colin Powell who died Monday at the age of 84.
President Joe Biden and many others paid tribute to Colin Powell who died Monday at the age of 84.
35% of CPD did not submit vaccine info by deadline
"Does anybody really think this is about stopping the spread?" said FOP President John Catanzara. "This is all about total control by this mayor. She is a miserable human being."
"Does anybody really think this is about stopping the spread?" said FOP President John Catanzara. "This is all about total control by this mayor. She is a miserable human being."