Chicago firefighter and paramedic union voices opposition to city worker vaccine mandate
The union that represents Chicago firefighters and paramedics said it is opposed to Mayor Lori Lightfoot's vaccine mandate for city workers.
The union that represents Chicago firefighters and paramedics said it is opposed to Mayor Lori Lightfoot's vaccine mandate for city workers.
Hundreds of Chicago students still without rides to school due to bus driver shortage
Tuesday is the second day of the school year and Chicago Public Schools families are dealing with a school bus driver shortage.
Tuesday is the second day of the school year and Chicago Public Schools families are dealing with a school bus driver shortage.
Pandemic exacerbating opioid abuse, overdoses
Dr. Tom Britton, president and CEO of Gateway Foundation, talks about how the pandemic has worsened the opioid crisis.
Dr. Tom Britton, president and CEO of Gateway Foundation, talks about how the pandemic has worsened the opioid crisis.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago judge reverses decision to strip parental rights from unvaccinated mother
A Cook County judge has reversed his own decision Monday in a shocking turnaround of a controversial vaccination case.
A Cook County judge has reversed his own decision Monday in a shocking turnaround of a controversial vaccination case.
Northwestern study sheds light on long-term effectiveness of vaccines
Professor Thomas McDade, director of the Northwestern University Lab for Human Biology Research, expounds on their recent findings regarding COVID-19 vaccines and the Delta variant.
Professor Thomas McDade, director of the Northwestern University Lab for Human Biology Research, expounds on their recent findings regarding COVID-19 vaccines and the Delta variant.
Opioid deaths spike across Chicago during the pandemic
State Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) talks about why Chicago residents have struggled with substance abuse during the pandemic and what he's doing to address the burgeoning public health crisis.
State Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) talks about why Chicago residents have struggled with substance abuse during the pandemic and what he's doing to address the burgeoning public health crisis.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
DuPage County eyes return of mass vaccination sites this fall
DuPage County is anticipating the return of mass COVID-19 vaccination sites.
DuPage County is anticipating the return of mass COVID-19 vaccination sites.
DuPage County brings back mass vaccination sites
The DuPage County Health Department executive director told the Tribune the sites will likely return this fall when booster shots become available.
The DuPage County Health Department executive director told the Tribune the sites will likely return this fall when booster shots become available.
30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
Tips for easing stress this fall
Here are some tips to start the new school year off successfully.
Here are some tips to start the new school year off successfully.
Cook County judge strips mother of parental rights because she is not vaccinated
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
2 men die in Japan after receiving doses of suspended Moderna vaccines
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.
Half of US kids between 12 and 17 have received COVID-19 vaccine
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
'Exceeds his jurisdiction': Cook County judge strips custody from unvaccinated mother
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
19 Illinois residents drawn in final vaccine lottery
Nineteen lucky Illinois residents have been drawn in the state's final "All In for the Win" vaccine lottery.
Nineteen lucky Illinois residents have been drawn in the state's final "All In for the Win" vaccine lottery.
Pritzker issues indoor mask mandate, vaccine mandate for school staff and healthcare workers
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced an indoor mask mandate for Illinois starting Monday and a vaccine mandate for all school staff from Pre-K through college effective Sep. 5.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced an indoor mask mandate for Illinois starting Monday and a vaccine mandate for all school staff from Pre-K through college effective Sep. 5.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.