Lightfoot says 'they will be vaccinated' as Chicago police union fights mandate
"As of now, the City has not issued a formal mandate. Only draft proposals have been presented by each side," said FOP President John Catanzara Jr. "As of today, any compliance with the self-reporting vaccination portal is strictly VOLUNTARY."
"As of now, the City has not issued a formal mandate. Only draft proposals have been presented by each side," said FOP President John Catanzara Jr. "As of today, any compliance with the self-reporting vaccination portal is strictly VOLUNTARY."
Lightfoot on Chicago police union fighting mandate: 'they will be vaccinated'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the Fraternal Order of Police will be vaccinated, even though the union is fighting against the city mandate.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the Fraternal Order of Police will be vaccinated, even though the union is fighting against the city mandate.
Brookfield Zoo tiger tests positive for COVID-19
An 11-year-old tiger at the Brookfield Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19.
An 11-year-old tiger at the Brookfield Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19.
California 1st state in nation to announce vaccine requirements for students
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
Nearly 73% of eligible Chicagoans have received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
It's been one week since Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced a new campaign to get people vaccinated.
It's been one week since Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced a new campaign to get people vaccinated.
Illinois reports 18,735 new COVID-19 cases, 236 deaths in the past week
IDPH reported 180,411 COVID-19 tests on Thursday, which is the highest one-day total of COVID-19 tests since the beginning of the pandemic.
IDPH reported 180,411 COVID-19 tests on Thursday, which is the highest one-day total of COVID-19 tests since the beginning of the pandemic.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Aurora teacher speaks out against COVID vaccine, masks: 'I am willing to lose my job'
An Aurora school district employee has gone rogue, sending a video to students promoting her views on the COVID-19 vaccine and anti-masking.
An Aurora school district employee has gone rogue, sending a video to students promoting her views on the COVID-19 vaccine and anti-masking.
Suburban high school goes remote following COVID-19 outbreak
This outbreak comes amid what's been widely described as a chaotic, dysfunctional school year at Rich Township.
This outbreak comes amid what's been widely described as a chaotic, dysfunctional school year at Rich Township.
Aurora teacher posts anti-vaccine, anti-masking video
An Aurora school district employee has gone rogue, sending a video to students promoting her views on the COVID-19 vaccine and anti-masking.
An Aurora school district employee has gone rogue, sending a video to students promoting her views on the COVID-19 vaccine and anti-masking.
Growing pushback as COVID vaccination mandates loom
It is a dilemma for some Americans: get a COVID-19 vaccination or risk losing your job.
It is a dilemma for some Americans: get a COVID-19 vaccination or risk losing your job.
Rich Township District 227 goes remote amid COVID outbreak
A 14-day quarantine period at Rich Township High School District 227 starts Monday, school officials announced Thursday after "at least two students" tested positive for COVID-19.�
A 14-day quarantine period at Rich Township High School District 227 starts Monday, school officials announced Thursday after "at least two students" tested positive for COVID-19.�
2 Virginia children die from COVID-19 within 3 days
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
6 Naperville firefighters sue over vaccine, testing mandates
The six Naperville firefighters who are suing say the mandates are unconstitutional and violate their right to privacy.
The six Naperville firefighters who are suing say the mandates are unconstitutional and violate their right to privacy.
Naperville firefighters sue over vaccine requirement
Six Naperville firefighters are suing Naperville, Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare and Gov. Pritzker over COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates.
Six Naperville firefighters are suing Naperville, Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare and Gov. Pritzker over COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
Chicago Public Schools, city leaders team up for fight against COVID-19
Chicago Public Schools and the Department of Public Health are joining forces to help keep kids safe in the face of the spreading Delta variant.
Chicago Public Schools and the Department of Public Health are joining forces to help keep kids safe in the face of the spreading Delta variant.
Lake Forest HS District 115 pivots to virtual board meetings due to parents refusing to mask up
Lake Forest High School District 115 is moving board meetings online, because parents refused to wear masks for meetings.
Lake Forest High School District 115 is moving board meetings online, because parents refused to wear masks for meetings.
Lake Forest HS District 115 pivots to virtual board meetings because of parents refusing to mask up
A number of parents were angry the school board wouldn't challenge the governor's indoor mask mandate.
A number of parents were angry the school board wouldn't challenge the governor's indoor mask mandate.