Bears Fit fitness coordinator offers New Year's resolution tips
Bears Fit fitness coordinator Coach Samantha Tregenza "Coach Sam" joins Good Day Chicago to dish out helpful tips for staying in shape in 2022.
Bears Fit fitness coordinator Coach Samantha Tregenza "Coach Sam" joins Good Day Chicago to dish out helpful tips for staying in shape in 2022.
Chicago restaurants struggle to stay afloat amid vaccination requirements
Some Chicago restaurants are feeling the pinch from new city-mandated rules requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining.
Some Chicago restaurants are feeling the pinch from new city-mandated rules requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining.
Young cancer survivor meets nursing student who saved his life
A young cancer survivor had the opportunity to meet the Ohio nursing student who saved his life.
A young cancer survivor had the opportunity to meet the Ohio nursing student who saved his life.
Illinois cancer survivor meets Ohio nursing student who saved his life
A young cancer survivor had the opportunity to meet the Ohio nursing student who saved his life.?
A young cancer survivor had the opportunity to meet the Ohio nursing student who saved his life.?
COVID hospitalizations in Illinois hit high records
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced help for overwhelmed hospitals as Illinois sets a new record for hospitalizations.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced help for overwhelmed hospitals as Illinois sets a new record for hospitalizations.
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US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
Trend of intentionally catching omicron variant is ‘never a good idea,’ doctor warns
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
Kane County mass vaccination site to stay open through May
A mass vaccination site in Kane County will remain open through at least May.
A mass vaccination site in Kane County will remain open through at least May.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Bearded dragons: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states linked to pet lizards, CDC says
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Study: Risk factors of severe COVID cases in kids
A new study is taking a look at which kids are more likely to get severe cases of COVID-19.
A new study is taking a look at which kids are more likely to get severe cases of COVID-19.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tests positive for COVID-19
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has tested 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.
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.
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.
Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
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.
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.
US surgeons perform 1st transplant of pig heart into human patient
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
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.
Oak Park and Evanston's mandates are separate from the larger Cook County mandate because they have their own public health departments.