Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff to visit Chicago
On Wednesday, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, husband to Vice President Kamala Harris, will be in Chicago to help boost COVID-19 vaccine numbers.
University of Illinois to require COVID-19 vaccine for students
The University of Illinois will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students who plan to attend in-person classes beginning this fall.
Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
Parents in the Chicago suburbs push for kids to go maskless at school
Sparks flew at a suburban school board meeting Thursday night over kids and masks. Some parents do not want their children wearing masks next school year.
Illinois vaccine lottery offers $10M in cash prizes, scholarships to residents who get vaccinated
YOU COULD HIT THE JACKPOT! The promotion offers $7 million in cash prizes to vaccinated adults. The prizes range from $100,000 to $1 million. Additionally, $3 million in scholarship awards will be available for vaccinated youth.
Mobile vaccine bus to administer doses at CTA stations
Coronavirus vaccines will soon be available at CTA stations.
Pakistan officials threaten to block phone service for unvaccinated
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
Face masks now optional for vaccinated visitors at Disney World
All visitors, whether vaccinated or not, will still be required to wear face coverings on buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner, the resort’s aerial gondola, according to the latest guidelines.
Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine about 90% effective in large study
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
Hospital workers' vaccine requirement challenge thrown out
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
G-7 leaders pledge 1B COVID-19 vaccines to countries
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
Illinois reports 268 new COVID-19 cases, 15 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 268 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 15 additional deaths, on Saturday.
CDC: Heart inflammation in young males higher than expected after COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
FDA advisor says it’s ‘silly’ not to vaccinate children for COVID-19
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and advisor to the FDA said it’s “silly” not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during a vaccine advisory committee.
2 test positive for COVID-19 on 1st fully vaccinated Celebrity cruise
Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.
Some guy in California named Tony is $50K richer because he got vaccinated
“It’s been a rough year, a year and a half, for me and everyone else out there,” Tony said of winning California's vaccine lottery. “So it’s nice to have this extra money come in.”
US purchasing 500M more Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to share globally
The U.S. will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to share globally.
'Joints for Jabs': Dispensaries in Washington can offer joints for vaccines
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
Illinois reports 342 new COVID-19 cases, 37 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 342 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 37 additional deaths, on Sunday.
United offers flight attendants extra pay, vacation for proof of COVID-19 vaccination
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.