CDC: Unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
Chicago released vaccine mandate compliance numbers
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday announced that 79% of city employees have confirmed their vaccination status through the city?s online portal. Of those who confirmed their status, 84% were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday announced that 79% of city employees have confirmed their vaccination status through the city?s online portal. Of those who confirmed their status, 84% were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Lightfoot announces how many city employees have submitted their vaccination status
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday announced that 79% of city employees have confirmed their vaccination status through the city?s online portal. Of those who confirmed their status, 84% were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday announced that 79% of city employees have confirmed their vaccination status through the city?s online portal. Of those who confirmed their status, 84% were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago vaccine mandate: 79% of city employees have confirmed vaccination status through online portal
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday announced that 79% of city employees have confirmed their vaccination status through the city’s online portal. Of those who confirmed their status, 84% were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday announced that 79% of city employees have confirmed their vaccination status through the city’s online portal. Of those who confirmed their status, 84% were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago police may deny benefits to officers who choose retirement over vaccine mandate
NO RETIREMENT BENEFITS? Chicago's top cop David Brown is threatening to deny retirement benefits to those who choose to retire from the job rather than comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccination policy, according to local reports.
NO RETIREMENT BENEFITS? Chicago's top cop David Brown is threatening to deny retirement benefits to those who choose to retire from the job rather than comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccination policy, according to local reports.
Chicago Fraternal Police union president: City is refusing to let cops protect citizens of Chicago
Chicago Fraternal Police union president John Catanzara blasted the city again Monday, saying Chicago's vaccine rules are preventing officers from doing their jobs.
Chicago Fraternal Police union president John Catanzara blasted the city again Monday, saying Chicago's vaccine rules are preventing officers from doing their jobs.
Students at College of Lake County who don't get vaccinated or tested will be kicked out of school
Students who do not comply will face “automatic withdrawal.”
Students who do not comply will face “automatic withdrawal.”
Allison Williams leaving ESPN over COVID vaccine mandate
Allison Williams is leaving ESPN, saying she was 'morally and ethically not aligned' with Disney's vaccine mandate.
Allison Williams is leaving ESPN, saying she was 'morally and ethically not aligned' with Disney's vaccine mandate.
Treasury official claims inflation part of ‘economy in transition,’ only way out is 100% global vaccination
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
Chicago Fraternal Order of Police prez: Union will hold aldermen 'accountable' over vaccine mandate
"Remember them aldermen," Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said. "We need to go for every single one of them and get them out. We cannot accept excuses any more from these aldermen. They had the ability to go after the mayor and stop this deadline from even becoming a reality. They are going to be held accountable in 2023 I can assure you of that.”
"Remember them aldermen," Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said. "We need to go for every single one of them and get them out. We cannot accept excuses any more from these aldermen. They had the ability to go after the mayor and stop this deadline from even becoming a reality. They are going to be held accountable in 2023 I can assure you of that.”
Demand for ivermectin for hospitalized COVID patients prompts lawsuits
Judges around the country are increasingly being asked to weigh in on the deworming drug ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment.
Judges around the country are increasingly being asked to weigh in on the deworming drug ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker delays vaccine deadline for some state workers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has pushed back a deadline for state employees of veterans’ homes, prisons and other congregate facilities to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has pushed back a deadline for state employees of veterans’ homes, prisons and other congregate facilities to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
'John Catanzara for Mayor 2023': FOP president releases video after judge grants restraining order
“Everybody has to do what's in their hearts and minds, whatever that is,” Catanzara continued. “But I will just leave you with this. Policy starts at the top in this city, and it has proven time and time again that the top of this city's policy needs to change.”
“Everybody has to do what's in their hearts and minds, whatever that is,” Catanzara continued. “But I will just leave you with this. Policy starts at the top in this city, and it has proven time and time again that the top of this city's policy needs to change.”
Illinois health officials release updated guidance to help residents celebrate Halloween safely
The Illinois Department of Public Health issued updated guidance on Friday to help people celebrate Halloween safely this year as the state continues to battle COVID-19.
The Illinois Department of Public Health issued updated guidance on Friday to help people celebrate Halloween safely this year as the state continues to battle COVID-19.
Indiana family claims kids received COVID vaccines instead of flu shots
An Indiana family says their two children, ages 4 and 5, were mistakenly given full adult doses of the Pfizer vaccine rather than flu shots. The kids were taken to the doctor and are showing signs of heart issues, the family's attorney says.
An Indiana family says their two children, ages 4 and 5, were mistakenly given full adult doses of the Pfizer vaccine rather than flu shots. The kids were taken to the doctor and are showing signs of heart issues, the family's attorney says.
US Navy set to boot sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
Chicago launches new initiative to increase vaccine numbers, includes $100 Visa gift cards
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new initiative to get more residents vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new initiative to get more residents vaccinated against COVID-19.
Lightfoot announces fundraising campaign to increase vaccine numbers
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new initiative to get more residents vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new initiative to get more residents vaccinated against COVID-19.
Illinois reports 15,669 coronavirus cases, 184 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 15,669 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 184 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 15,669 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 184 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Chicago police officers won’t be sent home over vaccine status — yet
As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police union continue to bump heads over the mayor’s mandated COVID-19 vaccine policy, it is uncertain how many officers will be policing the city this weekend.
As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police union continue to bump heads over the mayor’s mandated COVID-19 vaccine policy, it is uncertain how many officers will be policing the city this weekend.