Illinois announces $100K 'All In for the Win' winners in Bolingbrook, Champaign County, Vernon Hills
Three names from Bolingbrook, Champaign County and Vernon Hills were chosen Monday as the fourth $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.
Three names from Bolingbrook, Champaign County and Vernon Hills were chosen Monday as the fourth $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.
'Terrible idea': Some concerned Lollapalooza could be COVID super-spreader event
While many are excited about the big festival, others are worried about it becoming a super-spreader event.
While many are excited about the big festival, others are worried about it becoming a super-spreader event.
Aurora takes to the streets to provide residents with vaccines
As the pace of vaccinations continues to slow, communities and health organizations are coming up with creative ways to put more shots in more arms.
As the pace of vaccinations continues to slow, communities and health organizations are coming up with creative ways to put more shots in more arms.
Rush University Medical Center requiring staff to get vaccinated by October
Rush University Medical Center is mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all staff, contractors and volunteers by Oct. 1.
Rush University Medical Center is mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all staff, contractors and volunteers by Oct. 1.
Chicago Public Schools looks to re-hire Aramark to clean schools despite poor track record
Chicago Public Schools wants to re-hire Aramark to clean schools as the Delta Variant surges increase after a history of problems with the janitorial company.
Chicago Public Schools wants to re-hire Aramark to clean schools as the Delta Variant surges increase after a history of problems with the janitorial company.
CPS wants to re-hire Aramark to clean schools
Chicago Public Schools wants to re-hire Aramark to clean schools as the Delta Variant surges across the country after a history of problems with the janitorial company.
Chicago Public Schools wants to re-hire Aramark to clean schools as the Delta Variant surges across the country after a history of problems with the janitorial company.
Over 50 US medical groups call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of health care workers
A joint statement by 56 U.S. medical groups called on health care and long-term care employers to require COVID-19 vaccines among employees.
A joint statement by 56 U.S. medical groups called on health care and long-term care employers to require COVID-19 vaccines among employees.
CDC weighs revising mask policy, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he’s taken part in conversations about altering the guidelines, something he described as being “under active consideration.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he’s taken part in conversations about altering the guidelines, something he described as being “under active consideration.”
States dial back coronavirus reporting just as COVID-19 cases surge
Just as cases across the United States started to climb, many states dialed back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month
Just as cases across the United States started to climb, many states dialed back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month
Delta variant may cause steep increase in cases, deaths in fall, models show
New projections by the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub show a continued and accelerated increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths driven by the delta variant, with numbers peaking in mid-October.
New projections by the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub show a continued and accelerated increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths driven by the delta variant, with numbers peaking in mid-October.
Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Health officials report nearly 50 cases of Legionnaires' disease in Chicago this month
In the first three weeks of July, public health officials say 49 cases of Legionnaires' disease were reported in Chicago.
In the first three weeks of July, public health officials say 49 cases of Legionnaires' disease were reported in Chicago.
CPS requiring masks for all students despite COVID-19 vaccine status
Dr. Tina Tan, Infectious Disease Expert with Northwestern Medicine, talks about all Chicago Public Schools students being required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.
Dr. Tina Tan, Infectious Disease Expert with Northwestern Medicine, talks about all Chicago Public Schools students being required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.
Monkeypox: CDC monitoring more than 200 people in 25 US states
As cases of the coronavirus and its contagious delta variant continue to rise, U.S. health officials are monitoring another virus: monkeypox.
As cases of the coronavirus and its contagious delta variant continue to rise, U.S. health officials are monitoring another virus: monkeypox.
Cook County releases COVID-19 guidelines for suburban schools
The Cook County Health Department has released its guidelines for suburban schools as the state continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The Cook County Health Department has released its guidelines for suburban schools as the state continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.
US buys 200M more Pfizer vaccine doses, option for 'updated version'
The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.
The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.
Health and safety concerns at the Olympics
George Chiampas, DO, George Chiampas, DO, Medical Director, Community & Sports Event Preparedness Management, Northwestern Medicine talks about health and safety concerns at the Olympics, after a COVID-19 outbreak in Olympic Village.
George Chiampas, DO, George Chiampas, DO, Medical Director, Community & Sports Event Preparedness Management, Northwestern Medicine talks about health and safety concerns at the Olympics, after a COVID-19 outbreak in Olympic Village.
VNA, Aurora partner to bring mobile vaccine clinic to neighborhoods
The city of Aurora is going the extra mile to bring COVID-19 vaccines to their community.
The city of Aurora is going the extra mile to bring COVID-19 vaccines to their community.
Untreatable, deadly 'superbug' fungus outbreak reported at two North Texas hospitals
An untreatable 'superbug' fungus outbreak has been reported at two North Texas hospitals, the CDC reports. Formally known as Candida Auris, the fungus is a form of yeast that can be deadly to hospital and nursing home patients who have serious medical problems.
An untreatable 'superbug' fungus outbreak has been reported at two North Texas hospitals, the CDC reports. Formally known as Candida Auris, the fungus is a form of yeast that can be deadly to hospital and nursing home patients who have serious medical problems.
Reports of ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases alarming medical experts, world governments
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.