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.
"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.
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
United Center to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for all events
The United Center announced Thursday that it will require all event attendees to be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
The United Center announced Thursday that it will require all event attendees to be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Revolutionary technology allows surgeons to see 3D replica of patients' spines
An Arlington Heights company is giving surgeons X-ray vision.
An Arlington Heights company is giving surgeons X-ray vision.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
COVID-19 ‘mu’ strain: WHO tracks latest ‘variant of interest’
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
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.
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
Dr. Alin Abraham from Northwestern Medicare Central DuPage Hospital talks about the increase in respiratory illnesses among children that are not COVID-19 related.
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.
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 in Elgin is putting a hold on elective surgeries due to a lack of anesthesia providers.
Advocate Sherman Hospital puts hold on elective surgeries
Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin is putting a hold on elective surgeries due to a lack of anesthesia providers.
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.
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.
CDC sees ‘rapid increase’ of severe illnesses from ivermectin use for COVID-19
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
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).
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).
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.