Chris Rock says he has COVID-19: 'Trust me, you don't want this'
Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”
Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”
Suburban schools turn sports fields into homecoming dance floors for COVID safety
Sports spots are transforming into dance floors as suburban schools plan to hold homecomings anywhere from tennis courts to football fields.
Sports spots are transforming into dance floors as suburban schools plan to hold homecomings anywhere from tennis courts to football fields.
Schools holding homecoming on football fields, tennis courts
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many to think creatively and that's certainly the case at Richards High School in Oak Lawn.
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many to think creatively and that's certainly the case at Richards High School in Oak Lawn.
CDC: Health care-associated infections up amid COVID-19 pandemic
Last week, the CDC published data from more than 3,000 hospitals showing that infections people contracted while in hospitals went up in 2020, after going down for several years in a row.
Last week, the CDC published data from more than 3,000 hospitals showing that infections people contracted while in hospitals went up in 2020, after going down for several years in a row.
FDA panel votes against plan to open booster shots to all
The FDA is recommending booster shots for those over 65, but votes 'no' to younger Americans.
The FDA is recommending booster shots for those over 65, but votes 'no' to younger Americans.
Illinois reports 25,956 coronavirus cases, 285 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 25,956 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 285 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 25,956 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 285 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Joliet West homecoming football game canceled due to COVID-19
Joliet West High School's homecoming football game has been cancelled after some players tested positive for COVID-19 and the others were directed to quarantine.
Joliet West High School's homecoming football game has been cancelled after some players tested positive for COVID-19 and the others were directed to quarantine.
Chicago's top doctor remains confident schools are not major sources of COVID-19 spread
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady addresses COVID-19 exposure in Chicago schools and the latest in the city's fight against the virus.
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady addresses COVID-19 exposure in Chicago schools and the latest in the city's fight against the virus.
Hospitals in multiple states rationing health care amid crushing COVID-19 surge
Idaho's public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization.
Idaho's public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization.
Chicago Bears urge fans to arrive early for the first home game of the season
The Chicago Bears will play their first home game of the season this weekend. It’s also the first time fans will be allowed in the stands in over a year.
The Chicago Bears will play their first home game of the season this weekend. It’s also the first time fans will be allowed in the stands in over a year.
Illinois family blames unvaccinated in obituary after vaccinated woman dies from COVID-19
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
Family blames unvaccinated people for death of mother
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
Biden calls on wealthy to ‘pay their fair share’ in speech on economy
President Biden says America's economy is at an inflection point during a speech Thursday afternoon.
President Biden says America's economy is at an inflection point during a speech Thursday afternoon.
Over 5,000 people exposed to COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools since beginning of classes
More than 5,400 people were exposed to COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools in just the first two weeks of school.
More than 5,400 people were exposed to COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools in just the first two weeks of school.
Over 5,000 people exposed to COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools in the first two weeks
CPS initially planned to set up testing for students and staff in all schools district-wide by Sept. 1.
CPS initially planned to set up testing for students and staff in all schools district-wide by Sept. 1.
Tips for staying safe and COVID-free in a school setting
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks us through the latest medical headlines surrounding COVID-19.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks us through the latest medical headlines surrounding COVID-19.
US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
What to know ahead of the Bears first home game at Soldier Field
Chicago Bears SVP of Sales and Customer Relations Lee Twarling dishes reminders for fans ahead of the Bears first home game of the year at Soldier Field.
Chicago Bears SVP of Sales and Customer Relations Lee Twarling dishes reminders for fans ahead of the Bears first home game of the year at Soldier Field.
Chicago photographer highlights CTA workers in new project
A local photographer has unveiled a passion project that took him months to complete and is dedicated to a group of Chicagoans many of us interact with every day.
A local photographer has unveiled a passion project that took him months to complete and is dedicated to a group of Chicagoans many of us interact with every day.
Is it safe to get a flu shot and COVID-19 booster at the same time? One expert weighs in
The CDC recommends Americans 6 months and older who can get a flu shot by the end of October. But, one CDC-trained epidemiologist, says you may not want to wait around this year.
The CDC recommends Americans 6 months and older who can get a flu shot by the end of October. But, one CDC-trained epidemiologist, says you may not want to wait around this year.