Illinois governor gets COVID-19 booster shot
Governor JB Pritzker rolled up his sleeve Tuesday morning to get his COVID-19 booster shot.
Governor JB Pritzker rolled up his sleeve Tuesday morning to get his COVID-19 booster shot.
CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
Cook County judge blocks vaccine mandate for Chicago police union
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can ? for now ? skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can ? for now ? skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
CDC panel to meet about Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday as global death toll surpasses 5M
While kids aren't often hospitalized by COVID-19, Chicago's top doctor says it doesn't mean they should skip the shot.
While kids aren't often hospitalized by COVID-19, Chicago's top doctor says it doesn't mean they should skip the shot.
CDC advisory panel to meet about Pfizer shot on Tuesday
While kids aren't often hospitalized by COVID-19, Chicago's top doctor says it doesn't mean they should skip the shot.
While kids aren't often hospitalized by COVID-19, Chicago's top doctor says it doesn't mean they should skip the shot.
Cook County judge temporarily blocks vaccine rule for Chicago workers
A Cook County judge is temporarily blocking the city of Chicago from forcing police officers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Cook County judge is temporarily blocking the city of Chicago from forcing police officers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pritzker calls gun violence a public health crisis, will direct money toward fixing the issue
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has declared gun violence a public health crisis, saying $250 million in state and federal money will be directed toward the issue.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has declared gun violence a public health crisis, saying $250 million in state and federal money will be directed toward the issue.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11 to be ‘fully up and running’ next week, White House says
The shot still needs a final recommendation from the CDC, but White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday that “starting the week of November 8, the kids’ vaccination program will be fully up and running.”
The shot still needs a final recommendation from the CDC, but White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday that “starting the week of November 8, the kids’ vaccination program will be fully up and running.”
Judge: Chicago Police do not have to get vaccinated right now, but do have to report whether they are
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can – for now – skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can – for now – skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
FDA delays decision on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17
U.S. regulators are delaying their decision on Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 17 while they study the rare risk of heart inflammation.
U.S. regulators are delaying their decision on Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 17 while they study the rare risk of heart inflammation.
Ice Cube refuses COVID vaccine and walks away from $9M movie paycheck: report
Ice Cube reportedly backed out of a $9 million paycheck on a movie because he refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Ice Cube reportedly backed out of a $9 million paycheck on a movie because he refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
COVID-19 delta variant can easily spread in homes despite vaccination status, study shows
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
Boy hospitalized, intubated for mysterious illness during family trip to Disney World
A family trip to Disney became a medical nightmare for one family from Ohio.
A family trip to Disney became a medical nightmare for one family from Ohio.
19 states sue to block Biden administration's COVID vaccine rule
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Chicago Bears surprise young boy with limo ride and more
While a day at the aquarium may not seem like a big deal to most of us, Yovis? family says because of his health problems and the financial constraints it has placed on their household, it was like a luxury vacation.
While a day at the aquarium may not seem like a big deal to most of us, Yovis? family says because of his health problems and the financial constraints it has placed on their household, it was like a luxury vacation.
Judge denies Chicago workers' bid to halt reporting vaccine status
A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by 130 Chicago firefighters and other city employees to temporarily halt enforcement of the city?s requirement that all its workers report whether they?ve received the COVID-19 vaccination or risk being put on no-pay status.
A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by 130 Chicago firefighters and other city employees to temporarily halt enforcement of the city?s requirement that all its workers report whether they?ve received the COVID-19 vaccination or risk being put on no-pay status.
Chicago Bears surprise 7-year-old boy battling leukemia with limo ride, visit to the Shedd
While a day at the aquarium may not seem like a big deal to most of us, Yovis’ family says because of his health problems and the financial constraints it has placed on their household, it was like a luxury vacation.
While a day at the aquarium may not seem like a big deal to most of us, Yovis’ family says because of his health problems and the financial constraints it has placed on their household, it was like a luxury vacation.
Judge denies Chicago workers' request to halt reporting vaccine status
The judge also pointed to a host of problems and shortcomings in the lawsuit, including what he said was a lack of scientific evidence to support the contention that the natural immunity for people who have had the virus is superior to the protection from the vaccine.
The judge also pointed to a host of problems and shortcomings in the lawsuit, including what he said was a lack of scientific evidence to support the contention that the natural immunity for people who have had the virus is superior to the protection from the vaccine.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.