DuPage County reports first Omicron COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus cases are at very high levels right now across the state, with both Omicron and still Delta dominating.
Coronavirus cases are at very high levels right now across the state, with both Omicron and still Delta dominating.
Chicago restaurant owners want vaccine mandate delayed to Jan. 15
Chicago restaurant owners are asking the city to delay the start of vaccine checks.
Chicago restaurant owners are asking the city to delay the start of vaccine checks.
Fauci says US should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.
Chicago restaurant owners asking city to delay vaccine checks
Chicago restaurant owners are asking the city to delay the start of vaccine checks.
Chicago restaurant owners are asking the city to delay the start of vaccine checks.
Chicago restaurants calling for delay in vaccine mandate
Chicago restaurant owners are asking the city to delay the start of vaccine checks.
Chicago restaurant owners are asking the city to delay the start of vaccine checks.
COVID-19 test giveaway: How Biden plans to distribute 500M kits for free
President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.
President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.
Fauci: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose too ‘premature’ to discuss
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it’s too soon to decide if Americans would need a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it’s too soon to decide if Americans would need a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Thousands of flights canceled, delayed on Christmas Eve due to staff shortages
The omicron variant is upending holiday plans and leading to thousands of flight cancellations worldwide, as airlines experience a high-volume of staff and crew calling out sick.
The omicron variant is upending holiday plans and leading to thousands of flight cancellations worldwide, as airlines experience a high-volume of staff and crew calling out sick.
Suburban Cook County issues new proof of vaccine requirement for businesses
The Cook County Department of Public Health issued a new mitigation order Thursday that calls for proof of vaccination for customers of indoor settings where food and drink are served.
The Cook County Department of Public Health issued a new mitigation order Thursday that calls for proof of vaccination for customers of indoor settings where food and drink are served.
Political reaction to Lightfoot's new vaccine mandate in Chicago
On Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Mayor Lori Lightfoot's latest vaccine mandate in Chicago, which makes patrons of bars, restaurants and other places of gathering prove they're vaccinated before entry.
On Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Mayor Lori Lightfoot's latest vaccine mandate in Chicago, which makes patrons of bars, restaurants and other places of gathering prove they're vaccinated before entry.
Republican candidates for Illinois governor blast Pritzker, Lightfoot over newest Chicago vaccine mandate
On Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Mayor Lori Lightfoot's latest vaccine mandate in Chicago, which makes patrons of bars, restaurants and other places of gathering prove they're vaccinated before entry.
On Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Mayor Lori Lightfoot's latest vaccine mandate in Chicago, which makes patrons of bars, restaurants and other places of gathering prove they're vaccinated before entry.
Chicago businessman donates $50K to first responders who lost pay for not reporting vaccine status
On top of donating $50,000 to first responders, Dr. Willie Wilson also pulled out an extra $21,000 to give to those who showed up to the news conference Wednesday morning.
On top of donating $50,000 to first responders, Dr. Willie Wilson also pulled out an extra $21,000 to give to those who showed up to the news conference Wednesday morning.
Lightfoot mandates proof of vaccination to enter Chicago bars, restaurants and other venues
“If you wish to live life as normally as possible, with the ease to do the things that you love, you must be vaccinated in the city of Chicago starting Jan. 3,” said Lightfoot. “This health order might pose an inconvenience to the unvaccinated, and the fact is, it's inconvenient by design.”
“If you wish to live life as normally as possible, with the ease to do the things that you love, you must be vaccinated in the city of Chicago starting Jan. 3,” said Lightfoot. “This health order might pose an inconvenience to the unvaccinated, and the fact is, it's inconvenient by design.”
Chicago restaurants react to Lightfoot's vaccine mandate
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced additional mitigations for the city of Chicago on Tuesday to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced additional mitigations for the city of Chicago on Tuesday to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Cook County leaders urge vaccinations as Omicron variant spreads
With cases going up and the highly transmissible Omicron variant raising fears, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle met with health experts to give an update on COVID-19.
With cases going up and the highly transmissible Omicron variant raising fears, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle met with health experts to give an update on COVID-19.
Preckwinkle urges vaccinations ahead of holiday travel
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle pleaded with residents to get vaccinated Tuesday as the Omicron variant continues to get a foothold.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle pleaded with residents to get vaccinated Tuesday as the Omicron variant continues to get a foothold.
DuPage County health officials warn of high hospitalizations, increase in COVID cases ahead of holidays
Over 95-percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 or have died from COVID-19 in DuPage County since Dec. 15 were not fully vaccinated against the virus, health officials said.
Over 95-percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 or have died from COVID-19 in DuPage County since Dec. 15 were not fully vaccinated against the virus, health officials said.
Illinois reports largest one-day increase in COVID cases this year
Moderna says its booster is effective against omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world.
Moderna says its booster is effective against omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world.
Crowd boos after Trump reveals he got COVID-19 booster shot
Former President Donald Trump revealed he received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, drawing boos from a crowd in Dallas. "If you don't want to take it, you shouldn't be forced to take it. No mandates," he told the crowd. “But take credit because we saved tens of millions of lives. Take credit. Don't let them take that away from you.”
Former President Donald Trump revealed he received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, drawing boos from a crowd in Dallas. "If you don't want to take it, you shouldn't be forced to take it. No mandates," he told the crowd. “But take credit because we saved tens of millions of lives. Take credit. Don't let them take that away from you.”
Sarah Palin says 'over my dead body' about COVID vaccine
Sarah Palin said “over my dead body” will she be forced to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Sarah Palin said “over my dead body” will she be forced to get a COVID-19 vaccine.