Standoff continues between city and Chicago police union over COVID vaccine mandate
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Students at College of Lake County who don't get vaccinated or tested will be kicked out of school
Students who do not comply will face “automatic withdrawal.”
Students who do not comply will face “automatic withdrawal.”
Treasury official claims inflation part of ‘economy in transition,’ only way out is 100% global vaccination
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
Chicago Fraternal Order of Police prez: Union will hold aldermen 'accountable' over vaccine mandate
"Remember them aldermen," Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said. "We need to go for every single one of them and get them out. We cannot accept excuses any more from these aldermen. They had the ability to go after the mayor and stop this deadline from even becoming a reality. They are going to be held accountable in 2023 I can assure you of that.”
"Remember them aldermen," Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said. "We need to go for every single one of them and get them out. We cannot accept excuses any more from these aldermen. They had the ability to go after the mayor and stop this deadline from even becoming a reality. They are going to be held accountable in 2023 I can assure you of that.”
Illinois Gov. Pritzker delays vaccine deadline for some state workers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has pushed back a deadline for state employees of veterans’ homes, prisons and other congregate facilities to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has pushed back a deadline for state employees of veterans’ homes, prisons and other congregate facilities to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Judge grants temporary restraining order against FOP president
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday the city has filed a complaint against the Fraternal Order of Police and its president, asking a judge to stop police from "engaging in, supporting, and encouraging a work stoppage or strike."
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday the city has filed a complaint against the Fraternal Order of Police and its president, asking a judge to stop police from "engaging in, supporting, and encouraging a work stoppage or strike."
'John Catanzara for Mayor 2023': FOP president releases video after judge grants restraining order
“Everybody has to do what's in their hearts and minds, whatever that is,” Catanzara continued. “But I will just leave you with this. Policy starts at the top in this city, and it has proven time and time again that the top of this city's policy needs to change.”
“Everybody has to do what's in their hearts and minds, whatever that is,” Catanzara continued. “But I will just leave you with this. Policy starts at the top in this city, and it has proven time and time again that the top of this city's policy needs to change.”
Indiana family claims kids received COVID vaccines instead of flu shots
An Indiana family says their two children, ages 4 and 5, were mistakenly given full adult doses of the Pfizer vaccine rather than flu shots. The kids were taken to the doctor and are showing signs of heart issues, the family's attorney says.
An Indiana family says their two children, ages 4 and 5, were mistakenly given full adult doses of the Pfizer vaccine rather than flu shots. The kids were taken to the doctor and are showing signs of heart issues, the family's attorney says.
US Navy set to boot sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
Chicago launches new initiative to increase vaccine numbers, includes $100 Visa gift cards
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new initiative to get more residents vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new initiative to get more residents vaccinated against COVID-19.
Lightfoot announces fundraising campaign to increase vaccine numbers
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new initiative to get more residents vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new initiative to get more residents vaccinated against COVID-19.
FDA recommends lower-dose Moderna booster shot for seniors, high-risk groups
The FDA is recommending a lower-rose vaccine booster shot from Moderna for seniors and high-risk groups. FOX 32 talks about it with Dr. Richard Novak of UI Health.
The FDA is recommending a lower-rose vaccine booster shot from Moderna for seniors and high-risk groups. FOX 32 talks about it with Dr. Richard Novak of UI Health.
Chicago police officers won’t be sent home over vaccine status — yet
As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police union continue to bump heads over the mayor’s mandated COVID-19 vaccine policy, it is uncertain how many officers will be policing the city this weekend.
As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police union continue to bump heads over the mayor’s mandated COVID-19 vaccine policy, it is uncertain how many officers will be policing the city this weekend.
CPD officer explains why many officers are concerned about sharing vaccine status
More murders, more shootings and downtown looting. That's what a Chicago police officer says could happen this weekend, if the mayor does not repeal her vaccine mandate for the city's police department.
More murders, more shootings and downtown looting. That's what a Chicago police officer says could happen this weekend, if the mayor does not repeal her vaccine mandate for the city's police department.
Lake County issues vaccine mandate, weekly testing for administrative employees
Lake County is putting a vaccination rule in place for its administrative employees.
Lake County is putting a vaccination rule in place for its administrative employees.
Chicago inches closer to goal of having 77% of residents vaccinated by end of year
Nearly 74% of Chicagoans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Protect Chicago 77 initiative, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Nearly 74% of Chicagoans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Protect Chicago 77 initiative, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Two aldermen ask mayor to postpone enforcement of vaccine mandate at Chicago Police Department
"We are both fully vaccinated," the aldermen wrote. "We work closely with healthcare providers in our communities to ensure residents can easily be vaccinated. Our main concern now is about losing police officers as we face a dwindling police force and rising incidents of crime and violence."
"We are both fully vaccinated," the aldermen wrote. "We work closely with healthcare providers in our communities to ensure residents can easily be vaccinated. Our main concern now is about losing police officers as we face a dwindling police force and rising incidents of crime and violence."
Chicago aldermen ask mayor to postpone enforcement of vaccine mandate for police
As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces down threats from the Chicago police union over the city's vaccine mandate, two aldermen are asking Lightfoot to delay enforcement.
As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces down threats from the Chicago police union over the city's vaccine mandate, two aldermen are asking Lightfoot to delay enforcement.
New study finds potential benefits in mixing and matching COVID booster shots
Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.
Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.
Chicago police union president fighting city vaccinate mandate
The head of the Chicago police officers union has called on its members to defy the city?s requirement to report their COVID-19 vaccination status by Friday or be placed on unpaid leave.
The head of the Chicago police officers union has called on its members to defy the city?s requirement to report their COVID-19 vaccination status by Friday or be placed on unpaid leave.