Rush University Medical Center in Chicago says 99 percent of employees are vaccinated
Rush is now checking staff vaccination records to determine who is not vaccinated. “We want to make sure that someone is truly non-compliant before we take the next step,” the director of Employee Health said.
Rush is now checking staff vaccination records to determine who is not vaccinated. “We want to make sure that someone is truly non-compliant before we take the next step,” the director of Employee Health said.
Thousands march for abortion rights at protests in Chicago and across the country
There were 650 protests across the country on Saturday.
There were 650 protests across the country on Saturday.
Chicago hospital training people to use Narcan to help prevent overdose deaths
Life-saving training is underway Wednesday at one Chicago hospital, but it's not for doctors and nurses.
Life-saving training is underway Wednesday at one Chicago hospital, but it's not for doctors and nurses.
Chicago abortion rally: Demonstrators gather to protest Texas, Mississippi laws
Supporters of abortion rights rallied in Chicago on Monday.
Supporters of abortion rights rallied in Chicago on Monday.
Speech Language Pathology program opens donation-based clinic
DePaul University is looking to fill a health care void by opening a new speech and language clinic in Lincoln Park.
DePaul University is looking to fill a health care void by opening a new speech and language clinic in Lincoln Park.
Chicago and suburban hospitals tell parents: Don't bring your child to ER unless they really need it
Of course, there are reasons to go to the ER with your kid, and those reasons include: Newborns with fevers over 100.4 degrees, severe chest pains, trouble breathing, large burns or broken bones, seizures, changes in the ability to speak or move, and thoughts of harming oneself or others.
Of course, there are reasons to go to the ER with your kid, and those reasons include: Newborns with fevers over 100.4 degrees, severe chest pains, trouble breathing, large burns or broken bones, seizures, changes in the ability to speak or move, and thoughts of harming oneself or others.
Chicago man sues over Texas abortion law
A man from Chicago has gotten directly involved in the fight over the new abortion ban in Texas.
A man from Chicago has gotten directly involved in the fight over the new abortion ban in Texas.
Justice Department files lawsuit against Texas over abortion law
The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted “in open defiance of the Constitution."
The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted “in open defiance of the Constitution."
Satanic Temple to fight Texas abortion law, cites religious freedom
The Satanic Temple is arguing that women should be able to take an abortion-inducing drug as an expression of religious freedom within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.
The Satanic Temple is arguing that women should be able to take an abortion-inducing drug as an expression of religious freedom within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.
COVID-19 vaccine deadline extended for Illinois healthcare providers, educators and students
Gov. JB Pritzker has extended the deadline for healthcare workers, teachers and students in Illinois to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. JB Pritzker has extended the deadline for healthcare workers, teachers and students in Illinois to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pritzker vows to protect abortion rights in Illinois
"Shame on those Texas lawmakers for taking away, not just women’s rights, but women’s health."
"Shame on those Texas lawmakers for taking away, not just women’s rights, but women’s health."
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.