Chicago firefighter and paramedic union voices opposition to city worker vaccine mandate
The union that represents Chicago firefighters and paramedics said it is opposed to Mayor Lori Lightfoot's vaccine mandate for city workers.
Hundreds of Chicago students still without rides to school due to bus driver shortage
Tuesday is the second day of the school year and Chicago Public Schools families are dealing with a school bus driver shortage.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
DuPage County eyes return of mass vaccination sites this fall
DuPage County is anticipating the return of mass COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Cook County judge strips mother of parental rights because she is not vaccinated
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
2 men die in Japan after receiving doses of suspended Moderna vaccines
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.
Half of US kids between 12 and 17 have received COVID-19 vaccine
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
19 Illinois residents drawn in final vaccine lottery
Nineteen lucky Illinois residents have been drawn in the state's final "All In for the Win" vaccine lottery.
Pritzker issues indoor mask mandate, vaccine mandate for school staff and healthcare workers
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced an indoor mask mandate for Illinois starting Monday and a vaccine mandate for all school staff from Pre-K through college effective Sep. 5.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
Lincoln Park Zoo to require COVID-19 vaccinations for staff, volunteers
The Lincoln Park Zoo will require all staff and volunteers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 15.
Shedd Aquarium to require all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
A vaccine mandate has now been issued by Chicago's Shedd Aquarium for all of its employees, volunteers and onsite partners, according to a statement.
Lightfoot issues vaccine mandate for all City of Chicago workers
Chicago will require all city employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 15.