NY hospital puts baby deliveries on hold as maternity workers quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Protecting ourselves from COVID-19 variants
Currently, 63 percent of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Now, some experts are saying residents should be getting booster shots. Dr. Arielle Levitan weighs in.
Currently, 63 percent of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Now, some experts are saying residents should be getting booster shots. Dr. Arielle Levitan weighs in.
Biden admin expecting wave of GOP-backed lawsuits following sweeping vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
SC mom of 4 dies of COVID-19 complications after giving birth
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Coronavirus cancels more Illinois high school football games
The number of Illinois schools dealing with coronavirus outbreaks is growing.
The number of Illinois schools dealing with coronavirus outbreaks is growing.
CDC calls long-term COVID-19 ‘emerging public health concern’
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
Thousands of CPS students exposed to COVID-19 in first 8 days of school
CPS has only been in session for eight days, but it already appears that thousands of students have been exposed to COVID-19.
CPS has only been in session for eight days, but it already appears that thousands of students have been exposed to COVID-19.
Illinois reports 26,062 new COVID-19 cases, 197 deaths since last Friday
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 26,062 new COVID-19 cases since last Friday, along with 197 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 26,062 new COVID-19 cases since last Friday, along with 197 additional deaths.
President Biden gives stern warning to those who are not vaccinated
President Joe Biden said a price will have to be paid if people continue to remain unvaccinated, as the Delta variant continues to surge across the country.
President Joe Biden said a price will have to be paid if people continue to remain unvaccinated, as the Delta variant continues to surge across the country.
Moderna announces single-dose booster for COVID-19 and flu
Are boosters necessary? Experts continue to debate if people should be getting them.
Are boosters necessary? Experts continue to debate if people should be getting them.
City alderman push for more COVID-19 safety guidelines
Several Chicago aldermen are calling on the city to mandate proof of vaccination when visiting indoor public settings.
Several Chicago aldermen are calling on the city to mandate proof of vaccination when visiting indoor public settings.
Several Chicago alderman call on the city to mandate proof of vaccination for indoor settings
Several Chicago aldermen are calling on the city to mandate proof of vaccination when visiting indoor public settings.
Several Chicago aldermen are calling on the city to mandate proof of vaccination when visiting indoor public settings.
Some alderman push for proof of vaccination
Several Chicago Alderman are pushing for the city to mandate proof of vaccination in indoor settings.
Several Chicago Alderman are pushing for the city to mandate proof of vaccination in indoor settings.
Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Orland Park votes to oppose Pritzker's mask, vaccine mandates
One Orland Park trustee called the mask mandate an "act of tyranny," and many others said they do not understand why vaccinated people should have to wear masks.
One Orland Park trustee called the mask mandate an "act of tyranny," and many others said they do not understand why vaccinated people should have to wear masks.
Fallen officers honored with names added to memorial wall
Ella French was among five fallen Chicago police officers that were honored Thursday.
Ella French was among five fallen Chicago police officers that were honored Thursday.
Orland Park votes to oppose mask mandate
The Orland Park Village Board is going against the Illinois governor's mask mandate.
The Orland Park Village Board is going against the Illinois governor's mask mandate.
Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
Anti-mask adults heckle student discussing grandmother’s COVID-19 death
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.