Merck seeks FDA authorization of antiviral COVID-19 pill
Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.
Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.
Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween
Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
NIH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates long-lasting immune memory cells
A recent report from the NIH found that the Moderna vaccine generates long-lasting memory cells that linger in the body to help fight unwanted illness.
A recent report from the NIH found that the Moderna vaccine generates long-lasting memory cells that linger in the body to help fight unwanted illness.
City employees not vaccinated by Oct. 15 must undergo COVID-19 testing twice a week: Lightfoot
The tests must be separated by three to four days, and it is the responsibility of the employee for obtaining those tests on their own time and at their own expense.
The tests must be separated by three to four days, and it is the responsibility of the employee for obtaining those tests on their own time and at their own expense.
Kane County school to go remote after 37 students test positive for COVID-19
Hampshire High School has had a total of 37 positive student cases since Sept. 28, school officials said.
Hampshire High School has had a total of 37 positive student cases since Sept. 28, school officials said.
Chicago firefighter, 45, dies 'after contracting COVID-19', fire officials say
A Chicago firefighter has died after a battle with the coronavirus, according to a Chicago Fire Department spokesman.
A Chicago firefighter has died after a battle with the coronavirus, according to a Chicago Fire Department spokesman.
Fourth Chicago firefighter days from COVID-19
A Chicago firefighter has died after a battle with the coronavirus, according to a Chicago Fire Department spokesman.
A Chicago firefighter has died after a battle with the coronavirus, according to a Chicago Fire Department spokesman.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
Illinois reports 19,244 coronavirus cases, 209 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 19,244 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 209 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 19,244 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 209 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Biden brings vaccination campaign to Chicago area
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip ? only three hours.
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip ? only three hours.
President Biden speaks about vaccine mandate in Elk Grove Village
President Biden visited Elk Grove Village Thursday.
President Biden visited Elk Grove Village Thursday.
Seattle Police Department braces for mass firing of officers as hundreds have yet to show proof of vaccination
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
US unemployment claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
More than 120K US kids had primary caregivers die during pandemic
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
Will the holidays be back to normal this year?
"I think it's perfectly safe for them to be trick-or-treating," said Dr. Emily Landon.
"I think it's perfectly safe for them to be trick-or-treating," said Dr. Emily Landon.
At-home COVID-19 tests recalled over false positives
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Entire 5th grade class in La Grange Park placed in quarantine
A classroom quarantine is in effect at an elementary school in La Grange Park after three students tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
A classroom quarantine is in effect at an elementary school in La Grange Park after three students tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
Chicago's COVID positivity rate rests at 2.3%
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine walks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine walks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Is the pandemic a factor in the rise of teen violence?
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology weighs in on the pandemic's impact on teenagers and increasing episodes of violence.
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology weighs in on the pandemic's impact on teenagers and increasing episodes of violence.