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.
Illinois records highest single day of COVID deaths in months
The last time the numbers had been this high was in mid-February, before the vaccines were widely available.
The last time the numbers had been this high was in mid-February, before the vaccines were widely available.
US unemployment claims reach another pandemic low as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that rising COVID-19 cases have yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that rising COVID-19 cases have yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
Schools turn to telemedicine in wake of nurse shortage
Josh Golomb, CEO of Hazel Health, talks about how the lack of nurses is forcing schools to pivot to telemedicine during the pandemic.
Josh Golomb, CEO of Hazel Health, talks about how the lack of nurses is forcing schools to pivot to telemedicine during the pandemic.
President Biden to outline new strategies for fighting COVID-19
Brian Weinthal, employment lawyer and litigator with Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, talks about what to expect from President Joe Biden's address tonight regarding COVID-19.
Brian Weinthal, employment lawyer and litigator with Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, talks about what to expect from President Joe Biden's address tonight regarding COVID-19.
Data shows steady uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois
Dr. Robert Citronberg from Advocate Aurora Health talks about the findings from their latest COVID-19 data.
Dr. Robert Citronberg from Advocate Aurora Health talks about the findings from their latest COVID-19 data.
WHO calls for stop in booster shots as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Illinois
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for the United States and other countries to put a full stop on booster shots.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for the United States and other countries to put a full stop on booster shots.
COVID-19 deaths near 7-month high in Illinois
New data from the Illinois Department of Public Health is sounding the alarm.
New data from the Illinois Department of Public Health is sounding the alarm.
President Biden to announce new COVID-19 measures to bring pandemic under control
With some states seeing a record number of deaths from the coronavirus Delta variant, President Biden plans to address the nation.
With some states seeing a record number of deaths from the coronavirus Delta variant, President Biden plans to address the nation.