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.
Doctors warn about possible surge of flu cases
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Illinois, doctors are also warning about a possible surge of flu cases this year.
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Illinois, doctors are also warning about a possible surge of flu cases this year.
WHO calls for moratorium on booster shots
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for the United States and others countries to put a full stop on booster shots as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Illinois.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for the United States and others countries to put a full stop on booster shots as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Illinois.
'COVID hit me really hard', Boxer Oscar De La Hoya released from hospital
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
More than 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases are now in children, report says
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
Every US state and territory now included on Chicago's COVID-19 travel advisory
Chicago health officials on Wednesday added Vermont to its COVID-19 travel advisory, which now includes every U.S. state and territory.
Chicago health officials on Wednesday added Vermont to its COVID-19 travel advisory, which now includes every U.S. state and territory.
Vaccination after COVID-19 infection gives 'hybrid' immunity to some, studies suggest
Some who have been infected with COVID-19 and later received a vaccine may develop a powerful “hybrid” immunity to the virus, research suggests.
Some who have been infected with COVID-19 and later received a vaccine may develop a powerful “hybrid” immunity to the virus, research suggests.
QAnon demands Chicago hospital treat supporter with Ivermectin
A Chicago hospital is taking some heat for not treating a COVID-19 patient with a controversial drug.
A Chicago hospital is taking some heat for not treating a COVID-19 patient with a controversial drug.
QAnon demands Chicago hospital treat supporter with Ivermectin
A Chicago hospital is taking some heat for not treating a COVID-19 patient with a controversial drug.
A Chicago hospital is taking some heat for not treating a COVID-19 patient with a controversial drug.
COVID-19 positivity rates dipping across Chicago, Cook County
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 in Chicago and beyond.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 in Chicago and beyond.
Chicago businesses' return to office plan put on hold over COVID concerns
This was the week many hoped Chicago's Loop would get some of its bustle back, with the expected return of office workers after Labor Day. However, many offices remain dark, as companies push that return to work date to later in the fall or even next year.
This was the week many hoped Chicago's Loop would get some of its bustle back, with the expected return of office workers after Labor Day. However, many offices remain dark, as companies push that return to work date to later in the fall or even next year.
Ivermectin poisoning calls have increased 163%, poison control centers report
In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.
In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.
Chicago businesses cited for violating mask mandate as mu variant raises concern
The mu variant of COVID-19 has now been found in every state except Nebraska.
The mu variant of COVID-19 has now been found in every state except Nebraska.