Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds

One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children. 

Fauci says Europe’s latest COVID-19 surge is a warning to US

The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot reports

After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.

Vaccine withheld from hospital that gave Trump Tower workers shots

The city of Chicago on Thursday decided to withhold first doses of COVID-19 vaccines from a hospital that improperly administered vaccinations to Trump Tower workers.

Lightfoot marks 1 year anniversary of COVID-19 in Chicago

On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed residents on the one year anniversary of COVID-19 in Chicago.

Cook County to prioritize vaccinations in 32 suburbs

Cook County health officials will prioritize coronavirus vaccine appointments in more than two dozen of the hardest-hit suburbs to ensure equal access to the life-saving shots.

CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.

Doctors warn of possible surge even amid vaccine progress
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Dr. Shikha Jain from University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.

Vaccination rates of utmost importance in rebound from pandemic
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Dr. Atul Grover from the Association of American Medical Colleges answers questions about the coronavirus vaccines and where to go moving forward.

Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer

The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.

Pritzker sets out guidelines governing a transition to a post-COVID-19 Illinois

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday set out guidelines governing a transition to a post-COVID-19 Illinois as more and more people are vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Special Report: Challenges with finding mental health help amid pandemic

"With her being a teenager and all the turbulence that brings, you know, you throw COVID on top of that, and I can’t even imagine having to go through that alone," said one suburban mother.

Illinois to expand vaccine eligibility to all non-Chicago residents, 16 and older

All Illinois residents 16 and older, except those in Chicago, will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine starting April 12, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday.

Top state health official: Herd immunity possible in WI by July

There will be enough coronavirus vaccine in Wisconsin by the end of June to immunize 80% of those age 16 and over in the state.

President Biden’s 100M vaccinated goal to be reached Friday

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that his ambitious goal to have 100 million Americans vaccinated in 100 days will be accomplished well ahead of schedule.