Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
'This is a tragedy': Biden pleads for Americans to get vaccinated
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
UK scientists say variant that can evade COVID-19 vaccines ‘almost certain’
Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.
Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.
Health officials confirm first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois this year
The first human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Illinois this year, health officials said.
The first human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Illinois this year, health officials said.
Cook County offering free rides to vaccination sites
You can now get free rides to COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Cook County.
You can now get free rides to COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Cook County.
Doctors urge all pregnant women to get vaccinated in new joint statement
Dr. Priya Rajan, from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, talks about the new medical guidance coming from top obstetrician groups, saying it is safe for pregnant women to get vaccinated.
Dr. Priya Rajan, from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, talks about the new medical guidance coming from top obstetrician groups, saying it is safe for pregnant women to get vaccinated.
Seattle teen with Type 1 diabetes surprised with diabetic alert service dog
15-year-old Grace Pilo from Seattle was diagnosed with type one diabetes when she was 10. Monday, she got a surprise that could literally save her life.
15-year-old Grace Pilo from Seattle was diagnosed with type one diabetes when she was 10. Monday, she got a surprise that could literally save her life.
Three-year-old girl fighting brain cancer gets dream visit with magical ‘unicorn’
Little Abigail, who is fighting brain cancer, had a magical time when was able to meet two 'unicorns,' feed a carrot to one and even have pictures taken with them.
Little Abigail, who is fighting brain cancer, had a magical time when was able to meet two 'unicorns,' feed a carrot to one and even have pictures taken with them.
Many concerned Lollapalooza will cause spike in COVID cases
“Certainly we will see some cases associated with this event just because there are hundreds of thousands of people, but let me tell you, more than 90 percent were fully vaccinated, and the rest were recently tested. If 90 percent plus of Chicagoans were vaccinated, we'd probably be putting COVID behind us,” said Dr. Arwady.
“Certainly we will see some cases associated with this event just because there are hundreds of thousands of people, but let me tell you, more than 90 percent were fully vaccinated, and the rest were recently tested. If 90 percent plus of Chicagoans were vaccinated, we'd probably be putting COVID behind us,” said Dr. Arwady.
Impact of Lollapalooza remains to be seen
As pictures of Lollapalooza continue to spread nationwide, many are concerned that the festival will become known as a superspreader event.
As pictures of Lollapalooza continue to spread nationwide, many are concerned that the festival will become known as a superspreader event.
CDC: Less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases led to hospitalization or death
Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.
Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.
Illinois announces 3 more $100K winners in state's vaccine lottery
Three more Illinois residents have won $100,000 each in the state's vaccine lottery.
Three more Illinois residents have won $100,000 each in the state's vaccine lottery.
Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Report finds desperate need for court system overhaul regarding mental health
Alexa James, CEO of NAMI Chicago, talks about their new report focusing on mental illness in the criminal justice system and where to go looking forward.
Alexa James, CEO of NAMI Chicago, talks about their new report focusing on mental illness in the criminal justice system and where to go looking forward.
Kathy Griffin has stage one lung cancer
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.
Chicago's top doctor on rising COVID cases: 'No goal of shutting down but we do need to be careful'
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the potential of a post-Lollapalooza case surge and the city's latest vaccination efforts.
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the potential of a post-Lollapalooza case surge and the city's latest vaccination efforts.
Chicago officials say ‘no plans’ for COVID-related closures, Pritzker skips Lollapalooza due to rise in cases
Chicago’s top doctor said Sunday that there are no current plans for again imposing pandemic-related restrictions, despite a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Chicago’s top doctor said Sunday that there are no current plans for again imposing pandemic-related restrictions, despite a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Chicago offering vaccinations at CTA stops, schools, churches and food pantries
If you can't get out of the house (or don't want to), Chicago vaccine providers will come to you. Anyone getting vaccinated at home will get a $25 Visa gift card.
If you can't get out of the house (or don't want to), Chicago vaccine providers will come to you. Anyone getting vaccinated at home will get a $25 Visa gift card.
Two American travelers to Canada fined $16,000 each for fake vaccination documents
Canadian officials have charged two American travelers and fined them 20,000 Canadian dollars each - around $16,000 USD - for providing fake COVID-19 vaccination documents.
Canadian officials have charged two American travelers and fined them 20,000 Canadian dollars each - around $16,000 USD - for providing fake COVID-19 vaccination documents.
Lollapalooza requiring masks in all indoor spaces
Regardless of vaccination status, everyone must wear masks in indoor spaces at Lollapalooza for the next two days.
Regardless of vaccination status, everyone must wear masks in indoor spaces at Lollapalooza for the next two days.