Suburban vaccination clinic offering free Six Flags tickets
Free tickets to Six Flags Great America will be offered at a vaccination clinic this weekend.
Free tickets to Six Flags Great America will be offered at a vaccination clinic this weekend.
FDA approval for Pfizer vaccine could spur more vaccinations
Michael S. Wolf from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the impact that the FDA approving the Pfizer vaccine could have on the nation's vaccination rate.
Michael S. Wolf from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the impact that the FDA approving the Pfizer vaccine could have on the nation's vaccination rate.
United Airlines requiring all US employees to be vaccinated
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a growing number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases.
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a growing number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases.
Health officials warn of more possible COVID variants
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
California mandates vaccines for all health care workers by Sept. 30
California Department of Public Health announced all workers in health care settings must be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.
California Department of Public Health announced all workers in health care settings must be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.
Delta plus variant: What it is and how it differs from other coronavirus strains
Everything you should know about the new delta plus variant and how it differs from previous mutations.
Everything you should know about the new delta plus variant and how it differs from previous mutations.
What to make of the delta variant's rapid spread
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago dishes out takeaways from the latest COVID-19 and vaccine news.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago dishes out takeaways from the latest COVID-19 and vaccine news.
Moderna: Vaccine 93% effective up to 6 months but booster likely needed before winter
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
Vaccinated people half as likely to be infected with COVID-19, new study says
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
Secretary of Defense Austin to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all active duty military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis pleads for communities of color to get vaccinated
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is pushing for communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is pushing for communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis pleads for communities of color to get vaccinated
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is pushing for communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is pushing for communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Metro Chicago to require proof of vaccination for entry
If you plan to catch a show at The Metro, you'll need to be vaccinated and have a card to prove it.
If you plan to catch a show at The Metro, you'll need to be vaccinated and have a card to prove it.
COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
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.
AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
Can employers legally require you to get vaccinated?
Brian Weinthal, attorney at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella P.C., talks about a myriad of legal issues surrounding employers requiring workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Brian Weinthal, attorney at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella P.C., talks about a myriad of legal issues surrounding employers requiring workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Will eligible students be required to get the COVID vaccine?
"180 million [Americans have been vaccinated.] How many more do you want to see before you're convinced that the vaccine is safe?" Novak said.
"180 million [Americans have been vaccinated.] How many more do you want to see before you're convinced that the vaccine is safe?" Novak said.
'This is a tragedy': Biden pleads for all Americans to get vaccinated
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
Experts say vaccine requirements are not new
With vaccines like measles and rubella being a decades-old requirement for students, many are wondering whether eligible students should be required to get the COVID vaccine.
With vaccines like measles and rubella being a decades-old requirement for students, many are wondering whether eligible students should be required to get the COVID vaccine.