Evanston man donates blood for the 200th time
Dan Kaberon said this is his excuse to watch a movie every week. He prefers classics like Hitchcock thrillers.
Dan Kaberon said this is his excuse to watch a movie every week. He prefers classics like Hitchcock thrillers.
Fauci says it’s ‘quite possible’ that people would wear masks during high seasons of respiratory illness
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
The FDA on Monday cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 for emergency use.
The FDA on Monday cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 for emergency use.
Pritzker announces new program to vaccinate Illinois office workers on the job
Illinois office workers will soon have a more convenient way of receiving the coronavirus vaccine.
Illinois office workers will soon have a more convenient way of receiving the coronavirus vaccine.
New sensor to help children with eczema stop scratching
Dr. Steve Xu from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the new, wearable sensor they've developed to track children's scratching.
Dr. Steve Xu from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the new, wearable sensor they've developed to track children's scratching.
Funds being raised to help Chicago boy, 6, in need of kidney transplant
A Chicago family is asking for the community's help in raising funds for their 6-year-old son, who is in need of a life-saving kidney transplant.
A Chicago family is asking for the community's help in raising funds for their 6-year-old son, who is in need of a life-saving kidney transplant.
Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
FDA expected to grant approval for kids ages 12-15 to receive COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Hansa Bhargava, senior medical director at WebMD, talks about the interactions between COVID-19 vaccines and children.
Dr. Hansa Bhargava, senior medical director at WebMD, talks about the interactions between COVID-19 vaccines and children.
1,741 new COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois, 30 additional deaths
Illinois health officials Sunday reported 1,741 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 30 more deaths.
Illinois health officials Sunday reported 1,741 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 30 more deaths.
Mobile vaccine bus visits Austin neighborhood
With fewer people booking appointments, a CTA vaccination bus is bringing the opportunity to you.
With fewer people booking appointments, a CTA vaccination bus is bringing the opportunity to you.
States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes
States across the country are dramatically scaling back their COVID-19 vaccine orders as interest in the shots wanes, putting the goal of herd immunity further out of reach.
States across the country are dramatically scaling back their COVID-19 vaccine orders as interest in the shots wanes, putting the goal of herd immunity further out of reach.
CDC confirms COVID-19 can be transmitted through air from more than 6 feet away
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
'A Pint for Kim': Baseball takes a back seat at Wrigley Field for mobile blood drive
Baseball took a back seat at Wrigley Field on Thursday for a more important effort.
Baseball took a back seat at Wrigley Field on Thursday for a more important effort.
Pfizer starts application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Pritzker says COVID-19 restrictions will loosen May 14; Illinois could fully reopen as soon as June 11
Illinois will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan starting Friday, May 14.
Illinois will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan starting Friday, May 14.
Senior Living residents celebrate Mother's Day with family reunions
Gladys Hunter, Sharron Boxenbaum and Brian Adelman talk about how Belmont Village Senior Living is reuniting families to celebrate Mother's Day.
Gladys Hunter, Sharron Boxenbaum and Brian Adelman talk about how Belmont Village Senior Living is reuniting families to celebrate Mother's Day.
Boil order lifted for thousands of residents on the Southwest Side
A boil order was issued Thursday afternoon after a Southwest Side pumping station shut down for about an hour, affecting thousands of people in Morgan Park and Beverly.
A boil order was issued Thursday afternoon after a Southwest Side pumping station shut down for about an hour, affecting thousands of people in Morgan Park and Beverly.
Prioritizing mental health is paramount during the pandemic
Alexa James, CEO of NAMI Chicago, shares helpful tips for boosting the mental health of yourself and those around you.
Alexa James, CEO of NAMI Chicago, shares helpful tips for boosting the mental health of yourself and those around you.
Lightfoot announces return of summer events across the city
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Choose Chicago and Chicago’s cultural community announced on Wednesday "Open Culture" - the next phase of Open Chicago, which includes the return of summer events across the city.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Choose Chicago and Chicago’s cultural community announced on Wednesday "Open Culture" - the next phase of Open Chicago, which includes the return of summer events across the city.
National Nurses Week: Restaurants, brands offer freebies and discounts
As America inches toward recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, take some time during National Nurses Week to show appreciation and share these freebies and discounts with your favorite nurse.
As America inches toward recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, take some time during National Nurses Week to show appreciation and share these freebies and discounts with your favorite nurse.