COVID-19 surge leaves US hospitals with oxygen shortages
The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators.
The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators.
Durbin denounces new Texas abortion law: 'outrageous'
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin on Wednesday denounced a new law that just took effect in Texas, banning abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin on Wednesday denounced a new law that just took effect in Texas, banning abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy.
Pritzker comes out swinging, blasts new abortion law in Texas
"An attack on reproductive freedom in Texas is an attack on reproductive freedom in Illinois and every state across the country."
"An attack on reproductive freedom in Texas is an attack on reproductive freedom in Illinois and every state across the country."
At least 15 Chicago area hospitals over 90% capacity in August, federal data shows
In Chicago and the suburbs, at least 15 hospitals were packed with patients and reporting more than 90% of the beds were taken. One hospital, Silver Cross in New Lenox, was at 100% capacity.
In Chicago and the suburbs, at least 15 hospitals were packed with patients and reporting more than 90% of the beds were taken. One hospital, Silver Cross in New Lenox, was at 100% capacity.
Dozens attend rally against Advocate Aurora's hospital employee vaccine mandate
A flyer for the rally says: "We are being threatened with termination if we do not comply with getting the experimental covid-19 vaccine. This goes against a basic human right to refuse medication or treatment." The rally was promoted by congressional candidate Catalina Lauf, who is running against Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ottawa).
A flyer for the rally says: "We are being threatened with termination if we do not comply with getting the experimental covid-19 vaccine. This goes against a basic human right to refuse medication or treatment." The rally was promoted by congressional candidate Catalina Lauf, who is running against Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ottawa).
Chicago requiring vaccines for city employees, some companies charging unvaccinated workers
Companies and cities are cracking down on unvaccinated employees. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now requiring vaccines for city workers.
Companies and cities are cracking down on unvaccinated employees. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now requiring vaccines for city workers.
Health experts urge parents to stay up-to-date with their kids' immunization shots
Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley and Alicia Stillman stress the importance of adolescents getting their immunization shots before returning to classrooms this fall.
Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley and Alicia Stillman stress the importance of adolescents getting their immunization shots before returning to classrooms this fall.
Gov. Pritzker signs legislation to protect older Illinoisans
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday spent part of his time at the state fair signing a new bill into law.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday spent part of his time at the state fair signing a new bill into law.
Advocate Aurora Health requiring all 75,000 employees in Illinois and Wisconsin to get vaccinated
Advocate Aurora says that all 75,000 employees, even those who work remotely and those who do not interact with patients, must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15.
Advocate Aurora says that all 75,000 employees, even those who work remotely and those who do not interact with patients, must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15.
The importance of returning to the doctor after a year ravaged by the pandemic
Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones from the American Heart Association elaborates on the importance of rescheduling doctors visits that were obstructed by the pandemic.
Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones from the American Heart Association elaborates on the importance of rescheduling doctors visits that were obstructed by the pandemic.
Teenager charged with attempted murder for allegedly attacking nurse
Prosecutors said that Travis Turner punched a nurse in the face and she fell to the floor. Her injuries were so severe, she's been hospitalized for weeks.
Prosecutors said that Travis Turner punched a nurse in the face and she fell to the floor. Her injuries were so severe, she's been hospitalized for weeks.
Report finds desperate need for court system overhaul regarding mental health
Alexa James, CEO of NAMI Chicago, talks about their new report focusing on mental illness in the criminal justice system and where to go looking forward.
Alexa James, CEO of NAMI Chicago, talks about their new report focusing on mental illness in the criminal justice system and where to go looking forward.
Illinois hospitals ranked among best in U.S., Northwestern, Rush top list
Some local hospitals are ranked amongst the best in the country.
Some local hospitals are ranked amongst the best in the country.
DuPage Medical Group experiences network outage, delays
Patients with DuPage Medical Group could face more delays amid a network outage.
Patients with DuPage Medical Group could face more delays amid a network outage.
Narcotics Diversion Program expanding in Chicago amid increase in overdoses
The Narcotics Arrest Diversion Program is expanding in Chicago amid a citywide increase in drug overdoses.
The Narcotics Arrest Diversion Program is expanding in Chicago amid a citywide increase in drug overdoses.
New Illinois law expands healthcare for residents
Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill into law that expands healthcare for Illinois residents.
Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill into law that expands healthcare for Illinois residents.
Aurora 4th of July parade celebrates health care workers, graduates
Health care workers and high school graduates were celebrated in this year's Independence Day parade in Aurora.
Health care workers and high school graduates were celebrated in this year's Independence Day parade in Aurora.
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Cook County Health nurses strike for 1 day over staffing
Cook County Health postponed non-urgent procedures and appointments and brought in temporary help after 900 nurses went on a one-day strike Thursday to protest staffing shortages.
Cook County Health postponed non-urgent procedures and appointments and brought in temporary help after 900 nurses went on a one-day strike Thursday to protest staffing shortages.
Cook County Health nurses strike for 1 day over staffing
Cook County Health postponed non-urgent procedures and appointments and brought in temporary help after 900 nurses went on a one-day strike Thursday to protest staffing shortages.
Cook County Health postponed non-urgent procedures and appointments and brought in temporary help after 900 nurses went on a one-day strike Thursday to protest staffing shortages.