Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Chicago target areas with low vaccination rates

As a national debate continues over whether vaccinated Americans need booster shots, the city of Chicago is trying to make it easy to get that first vaccination.

Chicago White Sox honor Joliet Junior College pitcher, cancer survivor

"I'm doing great. I'm honestly probably in the best shape I've ever been in," said 19-year-old Josh Fleming, who is weeks away from being in full remission from cancer.

Fully-vaccinated leukemia patient dies from COVID-19 after letting guard down

An Apollo Beach father living with leukemia died from COVID-19 last week despite being fully vaccinated, and his son said he hopes his dad’s situation motivates others with health conditions to rethink their risk.

Chicago area hospitals report unseasonable jump in RSV cases

Advocate Children's Hospital said hospitalization rates for RSV are approximately 15 to 16 times higher than for influenza for children under one year of age.

Local hospitals report unseasonable jump in RSV cases
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Chicago area hospitals are reporting an unseasonable jump in kids infected with respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, giving parents another virus to worry about on top of COVID-19.

Illinois man kills half-brother in dispute over COVID-19 vaccine

A southern Illinois man allegedly shot his half-brother to death following an argument over the COVID-19 vaccine, authorities said.

Doctors report increase in respiratory illnesses among children
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Dr. Alin Abraham from Northwestern Medicare Central DuPage Hospital talks about the increase in respiratory illnesses among children that are not COVID-19 related.

Dad still pushing for court to ban unvaccinated mom from seeing their son, judge recuses himself

On Tuesday, the father told FOX 32 Chicago that he still wants Firlit banned from seeing the boy. He cited her unwillingness to get vaccinated, along with her behavior in court, as reasons for his request.

Elgin hospital temporarily puts elective surgeries on hold

Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin is putting a hold on elective surgeries due to a lack of anesthesia providers.

Advocate Sherman Hospital puts hold on elective surgeries
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Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin is putting a hold on elective surgeries due to a lack of anesthesia providers.

Ohio hospital ordered to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin despite FDA warning

A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.

Dozens attend rally against Advocate Aurora's hospital employee vaccine mandate

A flyer for the rally says: "We are being threatened with termination if we do not comply with getting the experimental covid-19 vaccine. This goes against a basic human right to refuse medication or treatment." The rally was promoted by congressional candidate Catalina Lauf, who is running against Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ottawa).