Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 begins to roll out in Chicago
Children between the ages of 5 and 11-years-old are now eligible to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in Chicago after the CDC gave final approval of the shot on Tuesday.
Children between the ages of 5 and 11-years-old are now eligible to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in Chicago after the CDC gave final approval of the shot on Tuesday.
US Air Force: 97% vaccinated, nearly 8,500 miss deadline
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.
Pritzker receives COVID-19 booster shot, urges Illinoisans to get it as well
“There's no waiting. There's plenty of booster shots available. They're everywhere. You can get them at pharmacies. You can get them at your own doctor's office. They're virtually ubiquitous,” Pritzker said.
“There's no waiting. There's plenty of booster shots available. They're everywhere. You can get them at pharmacies. You can get them at your own doctor's office. They're virtually ubiquitous,” Pritzker said.
Illinois governor gets COVID-19 booster shot
Governor JB Pritzker rolled up his sleeve Tuesday morning to get his COVID-19 booster shot.
Governor JB Pritzker rolled up his sleeve Tuesday morning to get his COVID-19 booster shot.
CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
Cook County judge blocks vaccine mandate for Chicago police union
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can ? for now ? skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can ? for now ? skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
CDC advisory panel to meet about Pfizer shot on Tuesday
While kids aren't often hospitalized by COVID-19, Chicago's top doctor says it doesn't mean they should skip the shot.
While kids aren't often hospitalized by COVID-19, Chicago's top doctor says it doesn't mean they should skip the shot.
Cook County judge temporarily blocks vaccine rule for Chicago workers
A Cook County judge is temporarily blocking the city of Chicago from forcing police officers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Cook County judge is temporarily blocking the city of Chicago from forcing police officers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11 to be ‘fully up and running’ next week, White House says
The shot still needs a final recommendation from the CDC, but White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday that “starting the week of November 8, the kids’ vaccination program will be fully up and running.”
The shot still needs a final recommendation from the CDC, but White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday that “starting the week of November 8, the kids’ vaccination program will be fully up and running.”
Judge: Chicago Police do not have to get vaccinated right now, but do have to report whether they are
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can – for now – skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can – for now – skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
Ice Cube refuses COVID vaccine and walks away from $9M movie paycheck: report
Ice Cube reportedly backed out of a $9 million paycheck on a movie because he refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Ice Cube reportedly backed out of a $9 million paycheck on a movie because he refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
COVID-19 delta variant can easily spread in homes despite vaccination status, study shows
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
Judge denies Chicago workers' bid to halt reporting vaccine status
A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by 130 Chicago firefighters and other city employees to temporarily halt enforcement of the city?s requirement that all its workers report whether they?ve received the COVID-19 vaccination or risk being put on no-pay status.
A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by 130 Chicago firefighters and other city employees to temporarily halt enforcement of the city?s requirement that all its workers report whether they?ve received the COVID-19 vaccination or risk being put on no-pay status.
Judge denies Chicago workers' request to halt reporting vaccine status
The judge also pointed to a host of problems and shortcomings in the lawsuit, including what he said was a lack of scientific evidence to support the contention that the natural immunity for people who have had the virus is superior to the protection from the vaccine.
The judge also pointed to a host of problems and shortcomings in the lawsuit, including what he said was a lack of scientific evidence to support the contention that the natural immunity for people who have had the virus is superior to the protection from the vaccine.
Push to overturn Lightfoot's vaccine status requirement fails
Chicago alderpeople did not get enough support to overturn the mayor's vaccine status requirement Friday.
Chicago alderpeople did not get enough support to overturn the mayor's vaccine status requirement Friday.
Not enough support by Chicago alderpeople to overturn Lightfoot's vaccine status requirement
Alderpeople did not get enough support to overturn the mayor's vaccine status requirement Friday.
Alderpeople did not get enough support to overturn the mayor's vaccine status requirement Friday.
Illinois' top doctor receives COVID-19 booster in Aurora
Illinois' top doctor received her COVID-19 booster shot Thursday morning.
Illinois' top doctor received her COVID-19 booster shot Thursday morning.
Illinois' top doctor receives COVID-19 booster in Aurora
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Illinois' top doctor, received her COVID-19 booster shot Thursday morning.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Illinois' top doctor, received her COVID-19 booster shot Thursday morning.
Bucktown music venue vandalized with white supremacist, anti-vax messages
After being shut down for more than a year, The Hideout is facing a new struggle.
After being shut down for more than a year, The Hideout is facing a new struggle.
Tips for preparing your children for the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about ways to mentally prepare your children for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of kids getting vaccinated.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about ways to mentally prepare your children for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of kids getting vaccinated.