Thousands get vaccinated at United Center on first day

Thousands converged on a United Center parking lot Tuesday as the federal government's largest mass vaccination site in the state finally opened.

‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience

MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.

CDC director says next 2 months critical in stopping another COVID-19 surge

As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.

Chase for leftover vaccine doses aims to eliminate waste
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Dr. Craig M. Klugman, a professor at DePaul University, talks about the high demand for COVID-19 vaccines and why some people are getting vaccinated with leftover doses that might otherwise be wasted.

United Center vaccinations available only to Chicago residents

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday said limiting the mass vaccination site at Chicago’s United Center to city residents is due to the federal government wanting to make sure people most in need are being vaccinated.

Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers

Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.

Revealing Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah shakes UK royal family

Britain's royal family was absorbing the tremors Monday from an interview by Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove Meghan to thoughts of suicide.

CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public

Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.

Two Lynn Sage nonprofits merge to create breast cancer foundation
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Laura Sage talks about the formation of the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation and the importance of screening for the disease at a young age.

Hidden causes of insomnia and how to fight them
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Dr. Sheetal DeCaria talks about some of the causes of insomnia and how to go about getting a good night's sleep.

Study finds exercise sharpens aging brains
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Mark Gluck, professor from Rutgers University, explains the findings from their study about exercise and its longterm effects on the brain.

Aurora comes together to launch mass vaccination site
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Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin talks about setting up their mass vaccination site and tells residents what they need to know.

United Center to begin mass vaccinations this week

It is going to be a big, busy week at the United Center after work continued all weekend to get the mass vaccination site ready.