943 new COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois, 24 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 943 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 943 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
CDC investigating 'mild' reports of potential heart problems following COVID-19 vaccination
It's unclear that the vaccine is ultimately responsible for possible heart problems following the COVID-19 vaccination.
It's unclear that the vaccine is ultimately responsible for possible heart problems following the COVID-19 vaccination.
6-year-old boys bonded forever through organ donation
Last year on March 25, two days after his sixth birthday, Sean Michael Bridges-Rivera was critically injured in a car accident. He died just days later. On Sunday, the family of the little boy who received Sean's heart met with Sean's family at a church in Orlando for the first time.
Last year on March 25, two days after his sixth birthday, Sean Michael Bridges-Rivera was critically injured in a car accident. He died just days later. On Sunday, the family of the little boy who received Sean's heart met with Sean's family at a church in Orlando for the first time.
CDC warns Americans not to hug, kiss chickens amid salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Illinois reports 1,108 new COVID-19 cases; 47 percent of adults in the state now fully vaccinated
The CDC says 64 percent of Illinois adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and 47 percent of Illinois adults are fully vaccinated.
The CDC says 64 percent of Illinois adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and 47 percent of Illinois adults are fully vaccinated.
Father of 5 dies from COVID-19 after refusing to get vaccine
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
Nervous workers struggle to adjust to CDC's new mask policies
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
Nightclub in Lake View will fully reopen for vaccinated people only: 'No exceptions'
FULLY REOPENED: A bar in Lake View is fully reopening on Friday to individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 - meaning no social distancing or other COVID-19 mitigations will need to be followed.
FULLY REOPENED: A bar in Lake View is fully reopening on Friday to individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 - meaning no social distancing or other COVID-19 mitigations will need to be followed.
Climate and weather having drastic impact on people's health
Dr. Neha Pathak, WebMD senior medical editor, talks about the impact weather can have on your day-to-day health.
Dr. Neha Pathak, WebMD senior medical editor, talks about the impact weather can have on your day-to-day health.
Vaccination rates downtown three times higher than West and South sides: city data
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the disproportionate rates of vaccination in different areas of the city.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the disproportionate rates of vaccination in different areas of the city.
White House, dating apps team up to add VAX sticker on profiles
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
#TakeABreath campaign shines a light on ALS Awareness Month
Dr. John Coleman from Northwestern Medicine talks about the #TakeABreath campaign and the importance of raising awareness about the horrible disease.
Dr. John Coleman from Northwestern Medicine talks about the #TakeABreath campaign and the importance of raising awareness about the horrible disease.
Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
United Center mass vaccination site to officially close in June
Chicago's top doctor Allison Arwady announced on Thursday walk-in appointments will end next Tuesday.
Chicago's top doctor Allison Arwady announced on Thursday walk-in appointments will end next Tuesday.
New campaign aims to ease reluctance around kids receiving vaccines
Dr. Lee Savio Beers, president of American Academy of Pediatrics, talks about how they are easing vaccine hesitancy with a new campaign.
Dr. Lee Savio Beers, president of American Academy of Pediatrics, talks about how they are easing vaccine hesitancy with a new campaign.
South Side Chicago pastor urges parishioners to get vaccinated
GET VACCINATED: The Chicago pastor says the world has shifted during the coronavirus pandemic and he is now preaching a new message for 2021.
GET VACCINATED: The Chicago pastor says the world has shifted during the coronavirus pandemic and he is now preaching a new message for 2021.
62 percent of eligible residents in DuPage County have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Of the DuPage County residents currently eligible, 53 percent have been fully vaccinated and 62 percent have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Of the DuPage County residents currently eligible, 53 percent have been fully vaccinated and 62 percent have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations double in Ohio after state announced $1M lottery
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.