Push to overturn Lightfoot's vaccine status requirement fails
Chicago alderpeople did not get enough support to overturn the mayor's vaccine status requirement Friday.
Chicago alderpeople did not get enough support to overturn the mayor's vaccine status requirement Friday.
CDC: Vaccine immunity more protective than previous COVID-19 infection
A new CDC study published Friday shows how much more protective vaccines are against COVID-19 than immunity achieved through a previous infection.
A new CDC study published Friday shows how much more protective vaccines are against COVID-19 than immunity achieved through a previous infection.
Bears surprise 7-year-old with limo ride, visit to Shedd
A young boy beats leukemia, and now he gets to celebrate with a big surprise from the Chicago Bears.
A young boy beats leukemia, and now he gets to celebrate with a big surprise from the Chicago Bears.
Not enough support by Chicago alderpeople to overturn Lightfoot's vaccine status requirement
Alderpeople did not get enough support to overturn the mayor's vaccine status requirement Friday.
Alderpeople did not get enough support to overturn the mayor's vaccine status requirement Friday.
Survey: 72% of unvaccinated would leave job if vaccine required without testing option
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
Industrial chemicals found in some fast food: study
Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the study.
Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the study.
Illinois' top doctor receives COVID-19 booster in Aurora
Illinois' top doctor received her COVID-19 booster shot Thursday morning.
Illinois' top doctor received her COVID-19 booster shot Thursday morning.
Illinois' top doctor receives COVID-19 booster in Aurora
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Illinois' top doctor, received her COVID-19 booster shot Thursday morning.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Illinois' top doctor, received her COVID-19 booster shot Thursday morning.
Bucktown music venue vandalized with white supremacist, anti-vax messages
After being shut down for more than a year, The Hideout is facing a new struggle.
After being shut down for more than a year, The Hideout is facing a new struggle.
Tips for preparing your children for the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about ways to mentally prepare your children for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of kids getting vaccinated.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about ways to mentally prepare your children for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of kids getting vaccinated.
Woman wasn't tested by urgent care because she was vaccinated - but later dies of COVID-19
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
Illinois bill would remove 'conscience' as basis for refusing vaccine
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Report: At least 59K meat workers caught COVID-19, hundreds died
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
DuPage County closes max vax sites, prepares for kid vaccines
DuPage County is gearing up for the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. Karen Ayala, Executive Director of the DuPage County Health Department, discusses the county's plan for vaccinating children.
DuPage County is gearing up for the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. Karen Ayala, Executive Director of the DuPage County Health Department, discusses the county's plan for vaccinating children.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans have at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
This equates to more than 220 million people — 66.5% — with at least one shot against the deadly coronavirus.
This equates to more than 220 million people — 66.5% — with at least one shot against the deadly coronavirus.
CDC: Some immunocompromised people may need 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
Topic of child vaccinations proves divisive for some households
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about why some parents are hesitant to give their own children the COVID-19 vaccine even though they themselves have been vaccinated.
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about why some parents are hesitant to give their own children the COVID-19 vaccine even though they themselves have been vaccinated.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Cook County begins mobilizing ahead of approval to vaccinate young children
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Chicago police union protest: 1,000 cops expected, only a few dozen showed up
The firebrand president of the Chicago police union called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
The firebrand president of the Chicago police union called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.