Early detection paramount in treating prostate cancer
Dr. Edward Schaeffer and his patient Dwayne Everett talk about the life-saving importance of being screened early for prostate cancer.
Dr. Edward Schaeffer and his patient Dwayne Everett talk about the life-saving importance of being screened early for prostate cancer.
Fauci names new COVID-19 variant health officials are ‘keeping an eye on’
The Mu variant has mutations that 'indicate that it might evade the protection from certain antibodies.
The Mu variant has mutations that 'indicate that it might evade the protection from certain antibodies.
‘I was terrified’: Zip-tie carrying men confront Arizona principal over COVID-19 policy
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
86 percent of singles say being unvaccinated is a deal breaker
A professional matchmaker breaks down a new survey that says singles prefer to date someone who is vaccinated.
A professional matchmaker breaks down a new survey that says singles prefer to date someone who is vaccinated.
CDC: US blood donations show COVID-19 antibodies increased 4x after vaccine rollouts
The CDC shared a study that found COVID-19 antibodies in blood donors increased significantly once vaccine rollouts began.
The CDC shared a study that found COVID-19 antibodies in blood donors increased significantly once vaccine rollouts began.
Restaurant in McHenry county linked to salmonella outbreak
The outbreak has been linked to El Sombrero in Fox River Grove.
The outbreak has been linked to El Sombrero in Fox River Grove.
Kidney issues linked to ‘long COVID-19,’ study finds
A new study finds that kidney problems could be considered a long-term symptom of having a COVID-19 infection.
A new study finds that kidney problems could be considered a long-term symptom of having a COVID-19 infection.
Can parents lose custody of children if they don't get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Attorneys agree that if a child is immunocompromised, a judge may order a parent to get vaccinated if the issue is presented at court.
Attorneys agree that if a child is immunocompromised, a judge may order a parent to get vaccinated if the issue is presented at court.
CDC: US states with high vaccination rates protecting children from hospitalization
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
C.1.2 variant: New coronavirus strain has highest mutation rate yet, study says
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
COVID-19 vaccine deadline extended for Illinois healthcare providers, educators and students
Gov. JB Pritzker has extended the deadline for healthcare workers, teachers and students in Illinois to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. JB Pritzker has extended the deadline for healthcare workers, teachers and students in Illinois to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CTA requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID
Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination by the deadline would face discipline, the CTA said.
Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination by the deadline would face discipline, the CTA said.
Illinois reports 30,319 new COVID-19 cases, 178 additional deaths this week
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 30,319 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 178 additional deaths since reporting last Friday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 30,319 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 178 additional deaths since reporting last Friday.
After COVID-19 puts him in ICU, Minnesota man says skipping vaccine is his life's 'biggest regret'
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
New Law: Illinois children can now take 5 mental health days
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools can take up to five mental health days.
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools can take up to five mental health days.
Illinois restaurants that serve children's meals must offer healthy drinks
A new Illinois Law is requiring restaurants to serve children's meals with healthy beverages as a default.
A new Illinois Law is requiring restaurants to serve children's meals with healthy beverages as a default.
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.
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.
Doctors call for 'immediate end' of Ivermectin as COVID treatment
There are renewed warnings from doctors against taking Ivermectin for COVID-19.
There are renewed warnings from doctors against taking Ivermectin for COVID-19.
Pop-up vaccine clinics in Chicago target areas with low vaccination rates
The city of Chicago is trying to make it easy for residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The city of Chicago is trying to make it easy for residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.