Chicago restaurants are struggling to stay afloat amid COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Chicago restaurants are struggling with staffing, the high costs of fuel and provisions, and now they are committing resources to implement the city’s vaccine mandate.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tests positive for COVID-19
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has tested positive for COVID-19.
Chicago Department of Public Health extends family vaccination clinics at City Colleges of Chicago
The Chicago Department of Public Health is extending family vaccination clinics at City Colleges of Chicago, health officials announced Tuesday.
Every US state listed on Chicago's COVID-19 Travel Advisory for second consecutive week
For the second consecutive week, every U.S. state and four territories are on the Chicago Department of Public Health's COVID-19 Travel Advisory.
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Oak Park, Evanston to enforce vaccine mandate Monday
Oak Park and Evanston's mandates are separate from the larger Cook County mandate because they have their own public health departments.
Popular Wheeling restaurant Bob Chinn's Crab House closing temporarily due to vaccine mandate
In a statement on the restaurant's website, the owners said that due to “unforeseen business circumstances brought about by the new Cook Country COVID-19 vaccination card mandate, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our doors.”
Protest outside Chicago City Hall against vaccine mandate for entering bars, restaurants
The protesters said that the vaccine mandates eliminate a person's freedom of choice.
Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
University of Illinois requiring staff, student to get COVID booster shot
The University of Illinois said all students, staff and faulty will need to get a COVID-19 booster shot.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
Pfizer COVID-19 booster: Illinois reduces wait time following new CDC recommendation
Illinois public health officials said Tuesday they will adopt new federal recommendation that shortens the wait period for receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot.
Biden urges schools to remain open amid COVID-19 case surge, orders 20M antiviral pills
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
OC Deputy DA, vocal critic of vaccine mandates, dies of COVID-19
Orange County Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby has died of COVID-19. Ernby was an outspoken critic of COVID vaccine mandates on a number of occasions.
Protesters in Park Ridge call on mayor to oppose Cook County vaccine mandate
Protesters gathered outside the Park Ridge Village Hall late Tuesday morning and called on Mayor Marty Maloney to publicly oppose the new Cook County proof of vaccination mandate.