Illinois reports 123,812 new coronavirus cases, 843 deaths in past week
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday that the state has 123,812 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including an increase of 843 deaths since Jan. 21.
Highland Park City Council votes to keep proof of vaccination mandate
The Highland Park City Council decided Monday night to keep in place a mandate that requires individuals who are dining in at establishments to show proof of vaccination.
Fake vax cards at Bills game leads to couple's arrest
A New York couple have been charged with a felony for allegedly using falsified vaccination cards at the Buffalo Bills playoff game against the New England Patriots.
COVID-19 vaccines could temporarily impact length of menstrual cycles, study says
The women who received a vaccine saw an increase in cycle length of nearly one day for each dose, according to the study.
Garfield Park Conservatory's new exhibit features vaccinated teens
The portraits are said to, "Embody the optimism and ambition of Chicago teens who have protected themselves and those around them."
Pfizer omicron vaccine: Company begins studying updated shot to match variant
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Protest against vaccine mandates held in Highland Park, where the vaccination rate is 82 percent
The zip code 60035, which is in Highland Park, has one of Illinois' highest vaccination rates. More than 94% of residents have gotten at least one dose, and over 82% are fully vaccinated.
Proof of vaccination mandate faces pushback in Highland Park
Another Chicago suburb is getting pushback over rules that require proof of vaccination to get into certain businesses.
COVID-19 vaccines do not affect the chances of having a child, NIH says
There’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant. But getting the actual coronavirus may impact male fertility.
Cook County reopens three mass vaccination sites amid surge in COVID-19 cases
The Cook County Health Department is re-opening three of their mass vaccination sites to meet the need during the current surge in Covid-19 cases.
COVID cases drop in Chicago, health officials continue to urge vaccines
A pop-up vaccine clinic was one of the features of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day events at Doolittle Elementary in Bronzeville.
Biden urges employers to 'do the right thing' after Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
Supreme Court says Biden Administration overstepped its authority with vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court issued two key rulings Thursday about vaccine mandates.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.