Hines VA Hospital 1 of 37 VA centers nationwide to begin administering COVID-19 vaccine
The Chicago-area Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital began administering COVID-19 vaccines to veterans in long-term care Tuesday.
The Chicago-area Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital began administering COVID-19 vaccines to veterans in long-term care Tuesday.
Chicago doctor after being vaccinated: 'A sense of hope and optimism'
Dr. Del Rios was the first Chicago doctor to receive Pfizer’s 95-percent effective COVID vaccine Tuesday morning at Loretto Hospital on the West Side.
Dr. Del Rios was the first Chicago doctor to receive Pfizer’s 95-percent effective COVID vaccine Tuesday morning at Loretto Hospital on the West Side.
How the COVID vaccine could affect pregnant women, kids
An estimated 330,000 pregnant and breastfeeding healthcare workers are now looking to see if they can get the coronavirus vaccine, and there are signs that support pregnant women being vaccinated.
An estimated 330,000 pregnant and breastfeeding healthcare workers are now looking to see if they can get the coronavirus vaccine, and there are signs that support pregnant women being vaccinated.
Biden, Harris, Trump, Pence should get coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, African American scientist, credited for key work on coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett earned her place in the history books for her pivotal work in producing one of the first coronavirus vaccines that could pave the way to ending the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett earned her place in the history books for her pivotal work in producing one of the first coronavirus vaccines that could pave the way to ending the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois board rejects plan to close Mercy Hospital
A state board rejected a plan Tuesday to close a Chicago hospital after pleas from the community to keep the doors open.
A state board rejected a plan Tuesday to close a Chicago hospital after pleas from the community to keep the doors open.
Chicago's 1st coronavirus vaccines given at West Side hospital
Health care workers in Chicago and Peoria received the first COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday during ceremonial events attended by top elected officials.
Health care workers in Chicago and Peoria received the first COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday during ceremonial events attended by top elected officials.
Chicago healthcare workers receive 1st COVID-19 vaccines at West Side hospital
Five health care workers, including emergency room nurses, rolled up their sleeves and received shots at Loretto Hospital
Five health care workers, including emergency room nurses, rolled up their sleeves and received shots at Loretto Hospital
FDA says preliminary analysis confirms effectiveness, safety of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA says its preliminary analysis confirms the effectiveness and safety of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, a key step toward approval in the U.S.
The FDA says its preliminary analysis confirms the effectiveness and safety of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, a key step toward approval in the U.S.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution could shake up trucking industry, consumer expectations
Mike Kucharski, co-owner and vice president of JKC Trucking, talks about the ripple effect of coronavirus vaccines being transported all across the country via trucks.
Mike Kucharski, co-owner and vice president of JKC Trucking, talks about the ripple effect of coronavirus vaccines being transported all across the country via trucks.
Loyola University Medical Center prepares for rollout of coronavirus vaccine
Richard K. Freeman, regional chief clinical officer at Loyola Medicine, talks about his role in overseeing the vaccine rollout including 16,000 initial doses at Loyola Medical Center.
Richard K. Freeman, regional chief clinical officer at Loyola Medicine, talks about his role in overseeing the vaccine rollout including 16,000 initial doses at Loyola Medical Center.
Cancer screenings still of utmost importance during the pandemic
Illinois Kwame Raoul talks about his battle against prostate cancer and stresses the importance of regular screenings even during the pandemic.
Illinois Kwame Raoul talks about his battle against prostate cancer and stresses the importance of regular screenings even during the pandemic.
COVID vaccines arrive in Illinois, first shots to be given today
The first COVID vaccines will be administered in the Chicago area and in downstate Illinois on Tuesday.
The first COVID vaccines will be administered in the Chicago area and in downstate Illinois on Tuesday.
Cook County lays out COVID vaccine plans
Officials warn that just because the vaccine is finally here, people should not let their guard down on mask wearing and social distancing.
Officials warn that just because the vaccine is finally here, people should not let their guard down on mask wearing and social distancing.
First US COVID-19 vaccinations given as shipments arrive nationwide
The first U.S. vaccinations were happening Monday as shipments began arriving at sites around the country.
The first U.S. vaccinations were happening Monday as shipments began arriving at sites around the country.
US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins
More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.
More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.
Vaccine allergic reactions are rare and short-lived, experts say
British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.
British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.
First shipment of COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Illinois
Illinois received about 43,000 doses in its first shipment of a COVID-19 vaccine Monday as health officials reported another 103 coronavirus deaths statewide.
Illinois received about 43,000 doses in its first shipment of a COVID-19 vaccine Monday as health officials reported another 103 coronavirus deaths statewide.
NYC critical care nurse first to receive coronavirus vaccine in U.S.
A critical care nurse from Queens was the first person in the United States to receive the vaccine for the coronavirus.
A critical care nurse from Queens was the first person in the United States to receive the vaccine for the coronavirus.
Trump says he's nixing plan for early coronavirus vaccine at White House
President Donald Trump says he's reversing an administration directive to vaccinate top government officials against COVID-19 while public distribution of the shot is limited to front-line health workers and people in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
President Donald Trump says he's reversing an administration directive to vaccinate top government officials against COVID-19 while public distribution of the shot is limited to front-line health workers and people in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.