New Will County call center to help residents schedule vaccine appointments
Nearly two months ago, you could feel the excitement in Will County as the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Silver Cross Hospital. But now, for some, patience to get the shot is wearing thin.
Nearly two months ago, you could feel the excitement in Will County as the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Silver Cross Hospital. But now, for some, patience to get the shot is wearing thin.
Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
Michelle Obama launches Netflix children’s show ‘Waffles + Mochi’ to encourage healthy eating
The latest from former first lady Michelle Obama - a new Netflix children’s show that explores foods from all over the world with these puppet best friends, "Waffles and Mochi."
The latest from former first lady Michelle Obama - a new Netflix children’s show that explores foods from all over the world with these puppet best friends, "Waffles and Mochi."
Many turning to smell training after going through COVID-19
Dr. Bozena B. Wrobel from the University of Southern California talks about the impact of smell training on those who lost their sense of smell after contracting COVID-19.
Dr. Bozena B. Wrobel from the University of Southern California talks about the impact of smell training on those who lost their sense of smell after contracting COVID-19.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Chicago ranks among the worst cities in the nation for vaccine rollout
Dr. Ali Khan, executive medical director of Oak Street Health, talks about the status of the coronavirus vaccine rollout across Chicago.
Dr. Ali Khan, executive medical director of Oak Street Health, talks about the status of the coronavirus vaccine rollout across Chicago.
Illinois faces many challenges in rollout of coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Gary Chen from Northern Illinois University details some of the struggles the state has faced in distributing the coronavirus vaccine efficiently and expeditiously.
Dr. Gary Chen from Northern Illinois University details some of the struggles the state has faced in distributing the coronavirus vaccine efficiently and expeditiously.
NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Jesse Jackson released for therapy post gallbladder surgery
The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released to a Chicago physical therapy center following gallbladder surgery and medical observation, a spokesman said Sunday.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released to a Chicago physical therapy center following gallbladder surgery and medical observation, a spokesman said Sunday.
Illinois reports 2,060 new COVID-19 cases, 48 more deaths
State health officials reported another 2,060 new cases of coronavirus statewide Sunday.
State health officials reported another 2,060 new cases of coronavirus statewide Sunday.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
'Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader,' health officials urge
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.
Illinois reports 3,062 new COVID-19 cases, 60 more deaths
State health officials reported another 3,062 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday.
State health officials reported another 3,062 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday.
Virginia woman dies hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, health officials investigating
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
111-year-old SC woman says secret to long life is wine, beer and getting the COVID-19 vaccine
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Airline pilot shares story of 2-month battle with COVID-19
Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.
Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.
COVID-19 vaccines: More side effects reported after 2nd dose, but experts say there’s a reason
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
Illinois mom denied COVID-19 vaccine over breastfeeding concerns: 'I was shocked'
An Illinois mother is feeling shocked and upset after she was denied a Moderna coronavirus vaccine by county health officials over concerns of lacking data for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to a report.
An Illinois mother is feeling shocked and upset after she was denied a Moderna coronavirus vaccine by county health officials over concerns of lacking data for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to a report.
More people reporting hair loss due to stress during the pandemic
Dr. Lauren Fine from Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology explains the link between stress and hair loss and why it is occurring more often during the pandemic.
Dr. Lauren Fine from Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology explains the link between stress and hair loss and why it is occurring more often during the pandemic.