CDC: 'Likely' link between COVID vaccines and rare condition in teens
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."
United Center mass vaccination site to shutter after Thursday
Thursday is the last day to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the United Center.
Thursday is the last day to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the United Center.
Illinois man diagnosed with heart failure at 22-years-old: 'can happen to almost anyone'
In 2019, Dantrell Brown was playing basketball in Des Plaines when he knew something was wrong. He was then diagnosed with congestive heart failure at the age of 22.
In 2019, Dantrell Brown was playing basketball in Des Plaines when he knew something was wrong. He was then diagnosed with congestive heart failure at the age of 22.
Red Cross, State Rep. La Shawn Ford hosting annual Chicago blood drive
"One donation can save approximately three lives, which is a huge blessing for those that need it."
"One donation can save approximately three lives, which is a huge blessing for those that need it."
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus reveals he has cancer
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus revealed on social media he is battling cancer.
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus revealed on social media he is battling cancer.
More than 1,200 Cook County nurses plan to walk off the job Thursday
On Thursday, over 1,200 nurses in Cook County plan to strike and walk off the job. The strike could affect patients at Stroger and Provident Hospitals and Cermak Health Services.
On Thursday, over 1,200 nurses in Cook County plan to strike and walk off the job. The strike could affect patients at Stroger and Provident Hospitals and Cermak Health Services.
AcroYoga: The anti-gym workout
For those who are excited to reach out and touch someone after more than a year of quarantine, AcroYoga might be the workout for you.
For those who are excited to reach out and touch someone after more than a year of quarantine, AcroYoga might be the workout for you.
More than 150 employees at Houston hospital who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine have resigned or been fired
More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital, who have refused to the COVID-19 vaccine have either resigned or been fired, but these employees tell us the fight is not over.
More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital, who have refused to the COVID-19 vaccine have either resigned or been fired, but these employees tell us the fight is not over.
Fauci predicts regional spikes this fall if COVID-19 vaccination rate doesn’t go up
Dr. Anthony Fauci said if COVID-19 vaccinations don’t increase, parts of the country could see cases spike in the fall.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said if COVID-19 vaccinations don’t increase, parts of the country could see cases spike in the fall.
Chicago expanding 'in home' vaccinations, offering $50 GrubHub gift cards and Lollapalooza tickets
Starting next week, people who get vaccinated at home will get a $50 GrubHub gift card (one per household). The city of Chicago is also offering free Lollapalooza passes to people who pre-register to get vaccinated on Saturday, June 26 at these colleges: Wilbur Wright, Richard J. Daley, Kennedy-King and Malcolm X.
Starting next week, people who get vaccinated at home will get a $50 GrubHub gift card (one per household). The city of Chicago is also offering free Lollapalooza passes to people who pre-register to get vaccinated on Saturday, June 26 at these colleges: Wilbur Wright, Richard J. Daley, Kennedy-King and Malcolm X.
Welcome (or not) to Illinois: Where we rank on the kindness scale
If you want to hang out with nice people, there are 34 states other than Illinois where you would be better off.
If you want to hang out with nice people, there are 34 states other than Illinois where you would be better off.
Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff to visit Chicago
On Wednesday, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, husband to Vice President Kamala Harris, will be in Chicago to help boost COVID-19 vaccine numbers.
On Wednesday, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, husband to Vice President Kamala Harris, will be in Chicago to help boost COVID-19 vaccine numbers.
Hottest neighborhood in Chicago is 6.4 degrees warmer than city average, but more trees could help
A new study shows that if Chicago planted a lot more trees, residents would be more comfortable in hot weather, healthier, and live longer.
A new study shows that if Chicago planted a lot more trees, residents would be more comfortable in hot weather, healthier, and live longer.
Chicago doctors performing special surgery to treat spina bifida in the womb
A new approach to treating spina bifida before a baby is born is happening right here in Chicago.
A new approach to treating spina bifida before a baby is born is happening right here in Chicago.
University of Illinois to require COVID-19 vaccine for students
The University of Illinois will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students who plan to attend in-person classes beginning this fall.
The University of Illinois will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students who plan to attend in-person classes beginning this fall.
Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
Nasal spray could potentially treat COVID-19, NIH says
The director for the National Institutes of Health announced on June 15, that significant progress has been made on an experimental nasal spray that may hopefully be used to treat COVID-19.
The director for the National Institutes of Health announced on June 15, that significant progress has been made on an experimental nasal spray that may hopefully be used to treat COVID-19.
Doctors warn over TikTok challenge involving fake tongue piercings
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
Pink plow to clear the streets of Romeoville next winter in support of breast cancer awareness
A pink snowplow will be clearing the streets of Romeoville during the winter of 2022 in support of breast cancer awareness.
A pink snowplow will be clearing the streets of Romeoville during the winter of 2022 in support of breast cancer awareness.
US to invest $3B in anti-viral pill to treat COVID-19
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, chief medical officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Fores Hospital, talks about the government's efforts to find an effective treatment for coronavirus.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, chief medical officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Fores Hospital, talks about the government's efforts to find an effective treatment for coronavirus.