Biden administration working with industry to develop COVID-19 'passports' as vaccinations progress
Passports offer a glimpse of a future that many are longing for after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
Illinois reports 2,250 new COVID-19 cases, 23 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,250 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 23 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Researchers study nasal spray coronavirus vaccine, suggest it could boost vaccine uptake
Dr. Sandy Douglas suggested the nasal spray could boost vaccine uptake because some may prefer the method over an injection.
Cook County to release 25,000 vaccine appointments Sunday
Cook County Health will release approximately 25,000 Pfizer first-dose appointments at noon on Sunday, March 28.
Illinois health officials report 2,678 coronavirus cases, 25 deaths
Illinois health officials on Saturday said another 136,593 coronavirus vaccines were administered statewide in the last day.
Fake vaccines, certificates being sold on darknet: report
The darknet has seen a 300% spike in ads for fake vaccines. Other Darknet activity includes fake negative COVID-19 tests sold as "buy two get the third for free" deals.
Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Illinois health officials approve universal COVID-19 vaccination in areas where demand for shots lag
Illinois public health officials on Friday approved universal COVID-19 vaccination in areas where demand for the shots is lagging and pledged to dispatch mobile teams to boost vaccine distribution in one trouble spot as the disease’s toll started to creep back up.
Stores offer free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination cards
If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Chicago updates capacity limits due to uptick in COVID-19 cases
Chicago health officials are increasing capacity limits at certain outdoor establishments to allow for safe activities due to increases in COVID-19 health metrics in the city.
Study finds pregnant, lactating women protected by COVID-19 vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns
A new study found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide "robust" immunity for pregnant and lactating women, who can also pass protective antibodies to newborns.
Vaccination race enlists grassroots aides to fight mistrust, reluctance
His last job was selling cars, but in his new gig, working to turn the tide against a pandemic, Herman Simmons knows not to be too pushy or overbearing.
Chicago Public Schools to expand vaccinations to older students
Chicago Public Schools is planning to expand vaccinations to older high school students.
Gym giving free memberships to those who don't get the COVID-19 vaccine
The gym's offer was met with mixed reactions.
Loretto Hospital executive resigns amid vaccine scandal
The Board of Trustees for Loretto Hospital has accepted the resignation of its COO and CFO, Dr. Anosh Ahmed, on Wednesday night.
COVID-19 vaccine not 'get out of jail free card,' infections can occur, studies suggest
So-called "breakthrough" coronavirus cases — infections that occur in people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 — are rare but can happen.
'We're sounding the alarm': Lightfoot, health officials concerned with uptick in COVID-19 cases
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and health officials say they are "very concerned" about the increase in COVID-19 cases the city has seen in the last week.