Illinois lawmakers critical of Gov. Pritzker's vaccine rollout
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Sen. Dan McConchie expresses his concerns with the state's coronavirus vaccine distribution.
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Sen. Dan McConchie expresses his concerns with the state's coronavirus vaccine distribution.
Loretto Hospital accountant shifts gears to encourage people of color to get vaccinated
Jonathan Daniels from Loretto Hospital talks about his efforts to encourage people of color to get vaccinated.
Jonathan Daniels from Loretto Hospital talks about his efforts to encourage people of color to get vaccinated.
Illinois National Guard serving crucial role in vaccine distribution
Major General Richard Neely, Illinois National Guard Commander, talks about their efforts to assist in the distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the state.
Major General Richard Neely, Illinois National Guard Commander, talks about their efforts to assist in the distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the state.
Trader Joe's adds $2 per hour in COVID-19 'hazard pay' for workers
Trader Joe's is raising its workers' pay by an additional $2 an hour during the coronavirus pandemic, as Los Angeles weighs an ordinance that would mandate an extra $5 an hour for many workers at large grocery stores and pharmacies.
Trader Joe's is raising its workers' pay by an additional $2 an hour during the coronavirus pandemic, as Los Angeles weighs an ordinance that would mandate an extra $5 an hour for many workers at large grocery stores and pharmacies.
Local students say remote learning is taking a toll on mental health
With bedrooms replacing classrooms for nearly one year, local students say they are struggling in so many ways.
With bedrooms replacing classrooms for nearly one year, local students say they are struggling in so many ways.
Some Illinois schools using new thermal tech to scan students' temperatures
As schools grapple with bringing kids back to the classroom while trying to stay safe, a handful of southwest suburban schools are using new technology to help make that happen.
As schools grapple with bringing kids back to the classroom while trying to stay safe, a handful of southwest suburban schools are using new technology to help make that happen.
Second mass vaccination site in Cook County opens at Triton College
Triton College is now the second mass vaccination site in Cook County. It's a partnership between the Illinois Department of Public Health and the National Guard.
Triton College is now the second mass vaccination site in Cook County. It's a partnership between the Illinois Department of Public Health and the National Guard.
Chicago schools, union continue talks over virus safety plan
Chicago extended remote learning for tens of thousands of public school students after city, school and teachers’ union officials on Wednesday were once again unable to reach an agreement over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Chicago extended remote learning for tens of thousands of public school students after city, school and teachers’ union officials on Wednesday were once again unable to reach an agreement over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
Pritzker diverts federal program vaccine to other priorities
Illinois public health officials said Wednesday that they will divert unused COVID-19 vaccine doses intended for long-term care facility residents to the supply for other prioritized recipients.
Illinois public health officials said Wednesday that they will divert unused COVID-19 vaccine doses intended for long-term care facility residents to the supply for other prioritized recipients.
Teachers don't need COVID-19 vaccines for safe school reopenings, CDC says
Teachers don’t need coronavirus vaccinations in order for schools to reopen safely, said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC.
Teachers don’t need coronavirus vaccinations in order for schools to reopen safely, said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC.
New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Coronavirus variant P.1 surging in Brazil 'deeply worrying,' experts say
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Dolly Parton says faith compelled her COVID-19 research donation, and she won't jump line to get vaccine
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
Chicago-area father speaks out after son's suicide, says lockdowns 'devastating' for young people
Chris Buckner, whose son Dylan Buckner committed suicide in January, told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday that the stress caused by Chicago‘s coronavirus restrictions, including school closures and the inability to participate in school sports, "contributed" to his son’s death.
Chris Buckner, whose son Dylan Buckner committed suicide in January, told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday that the stress caused by Chicago‘s coronavirus restrictions, including school closures and the inability to participate in school sports, "contributed" to his son’s death.
Chicago's top health official answers viewer questions about the coronavirus vaccine
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the city's new vaccine scheduling website and answer other questions about the rollout.
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the city's new vaccine scheduling website and answer other questions about the rollout.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Chicago Walmart stores begin vaccinating Illinois residents
Walmart stores in Chicago have just begun vaccinating hundreds of people per day. Here's how you can get your appointment:
Walmart stores in Chicago have just begun vaccinating hundreds of people per day. Here's how you can get your appointment:
Chicago partners with company to help residents book vaccine appointments
The city of Chicago announced Tuesday a free partnership with Zocdoc, which is a way to find out if coronavirus vaccine doses are available in your zip code. And if they're not, you can be notified when they are.
The city of Chicago announced Tuesday a free partnership with Zocdoc, which is a way to find out if coronavirus vaccine doses are available in your zip code. And if they're not, you can be notified when they are.