Potential cancer causing hand sanitizers found by online pharmacy
A new report is warning Americans to avoid a list of hand sanitizers that are contaminated with benzene, a toxic chemical known to cause cancer.
A new report is warning Americans to avoid a list of hand sanitizers that are contaminated with benzene, a toxic chemical known to cause cancer.
COVID-19 vaccine not 'get out of jail free card,' infections can occur, studies suggest
So-called "breakthrough" coronavirus cases — infections that occur in people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 — are rare but can happen.
So-called "breakthrough" coronavirus cases — infections that occur in people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 — are rare but can happen.
'We're sounding the alarm': Lightfoot, health officials concerned with uptick in COVID-19 cases
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and health officials say they are "very concerned" about the increase in COVID-19 cases the city has seen in the last week.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and health officials say they are "very concerned" about the increase in COVID-19 cases the city has seen in the last week.
'I trust doctors': Pritzker receives COVID-19 vaccine
Gov. J.B. Pritzker rolled up his sleeve Wednesday to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker rolled up his sleeve Wednesday to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 antibodies found in 1 in 5 blood donations from unvaccinated people in March, Red Cross data shows
Between June 15, 2020, and March 6, 2021, the Red Cross tested more than 3.3 million blood donations from unvaccinated people.
Between June 15, 2020, and March 6, 2021, the Red Cross tested more than 3.3 million blood donations from unvaccinated people.
Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
Brain fog found as most frequent neurologic symptom of COVID long haulers
Dr. Igo Koralnik from Northwestern Medicine breaks down some of the most common neurologic symptoms of COVID patients.
Dr. Igo Koralnik from Northwestern Medicine breaks down some of the most common neurologic symptoms of COVID patients.
Cook County Health to release 16K first-dose vaccine appointments
Cook County Health will release 16,000 first-dose appointments to eligible individuals on Wednesday.
Cook County Health will release 16,000 first-dose appointments to eligible individuals on Wednesday.
Sinovac says its vaccine is safe for children as young as 3
Sinovac said its COVID-19 vaccine is safe in children ages 3-17, based on preliminary data, and it has submitted the data to Chinese drug regulators.
Sinovac said its COVID-19 vaccine is safe in children ages 3-17, based on preliminary data, and it has submitted the data to Chinese drug regulators.
COVID-19 'long haulers' suffering from multiple neurological issues: study
There is new insight on the ongoing suffering for COVID-19 "long haulers," including brain fog so bad they cannot go to work.
There is new insight on the ongoing suffering for COVID-19 "long haulers," including brain fog so bad they cannot go to work.
Vaccines meant for CPS staff misallocated by clinic, CDPH says
The city health department has disciplined another local vaccine provider, accusing it of misallocating doses.
The city health department has disciplined another local vaccine provider, accusing it of misallocating doses.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford resigns from Loretto Hospital board amid vaccine scandal
State Rep. La Shawn Ford resigned from the Loretto Hospital board because he was disappointed with how hospital leadership was reprimanded for handling a vaccine scandal.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford resigned from the Loretto Hospital board because he was disappointed with how hospital leadership was reprimanded for handling a vaccine scandal.
CDC: 1 in 4 Americans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.
New study explores why odors can trigger powerful memories
Christina M. Zelano from Northwestern University elaborates on their research that found the sense of smell has a more direct, immediate connection to the memory centers of our brain than other sensory systems.
Christina M. Zelano from Northwestern University elaborates on their research that found the sense of smell has a more direct, immediate connection to the memory centers of our brain than other sensory systems.
How to secure an ever-elusive vaccine appointment in Chicago
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down tips for finding vaccine appointments in Chicago.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down tips for finding vaccine appointments in Chicago.
Push to vaccinate Chicago's most vulnerable gains new steam
Dr. Sybil Madison, deputy mayor for education and human services, elaborates on their efforts to increase vaccine equity across Chicago.
Dr. Sybil Madison, deputy mayor for education and human services, elaborates on their efforts to increase vaccine equity across Chicago.
US: AstraZeneca may have included 'outdated information' in COVID-19 vaccine trial results
The Data Safety Monitoring Board “expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial,” the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said.
The Data Safety Monitoring Board “expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial,” the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said.
Confusion surrounds who can get vaccinated in Chicago
More people in Illinois are now eligible to get the COVID vaccine as the state moves into Phase 1B Plus. But that does not apply to city of Chicago residents, which is causing confusion over who is eligible for what and when.
More people in Illinois are now eligible to get the COVID vaccine as the state moves into Phase 1B Plus. But that does not apply to city of Chicago residents, which is causing confusion over who is eligible for what and when.
Loretto Hospital vaccination scandal deepens
A source confirms that Loretto Hospital's Chief Operating Officer Anosh Ahmed steered dozens of doses of vaccine intended for low-income residents to Trump Tower, where he and another Loretto executive live, and to a Gold Coast luxury watch outlet where Ahmed frequently shops.
A source confirms that Loretto Hospital's Chief Operating Officer Anosh Ahmed steered dozens of doses of vaccine intended for low-income residents to Trump Tower, where he and another Loretto executive live, and to a Gold Coast luxury watch outlet where Ahmed frequently shops.
Chicago won't open a 24-hour vaccination site yet, Arwardy says
Chicago public health officials said they have no plans to open a vaccination site that would be open 24 hours a day — as some other cities have done.
Chicago public health officials said they have no plans to open a vaccination site that would be open 24 hours a day — as some other cities have done.