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.
McDonald’s rolls out exercise bikes for dine-in customers in China
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
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.
Pfizer COVID-19 pill approved in US as 1st home treatment
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
FDA approves first injectable HIV prevention drug, providing option to a daily pill
The injectable prevention drug is an alternative to taking a daily pill to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV.
The injectable prevention drug is an alternative to taking a daily pill to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV.
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.
Biden pledges 500M free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
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.
COVID cases are surging nationwide, creating major obstacles ahead of the holidays
Celebrating the holidays with family may be more difficult this year with coronavirus cases increasing nationwide.
Celebrating the holidays with family may be more difficult this year with coronavirus cases increasing nationwide.
Moderna: COVID booster effective against omicron in tests, will still develop new shot
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
Federal investigators ask city for vaccination records tied to Loretto Hospital: report
Federal investigators have reportedly asked the city for records of vaccinations tied to Loretto Hospital.
Federal investigators have reportedly asked the city for records of vaccinations tied to Loretto Hospital.