Chicago Public School staff member remembered after dying from COVID-19
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
Pfizer COVID booster: FDA expands extra dose to people as young as age 16
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization for 16- and 17-year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech -- if it's been six months since their last shot.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What if your child gets the wrong dose?
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
Proposed Illinois bill would make it illegal for workplaces to require COVID-19 vaccine
A downstate Illinois lawmaker wants to make it illegal to deny someone a job over their vaccination status.
Champaign, Lake counties have the highest child vaccination rates in Illinois
In Illinois, about two of every ten kids have gotten at least the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
Pfizer: COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron in early study
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Illinois lawmakers considering different types of vaccine mandates
Vaccine mandates are changing around the United States as leaders struggle to contain fears of the omicron variant and the country’s latest surge of COVID cases.
Unvaccinated Illinois residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill, state lawmaker proposes
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
Cicero, Berwyn reach 70% vaccination rate
Cicero and Berwyn are celebrating a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19.
Illinois health officials confirm 42,559 new COVID-19 cases, 182 deaths since reporting last Friday
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 42,559 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 182 additional deaths, since Nov. 26.
Omicron variant confirmed in multiple states, Illinois health officials continue to urge vaccines, boosters
Illinois health officials say the Omicron variant is probably in Illinois, but it hasn’t been officially identified.
Cook County health officials urge the unvaccinated to stay home for the holidays
Cook County health leaders are urging unvaccinated people to skip holiday gatherings this month.
Greece to impose monthly fine on unvaccinated residents over 60
Greek residents have until Jan. 16 to get their first jabs, or will be fined 100 euros ($113) for every month they remain unvaccinated.