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.
National Wear Red Day aims to raise awareness of heart disease
Dr. Sadiya Sana Khan from Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to stress the importance of check ups for heart disease.
Dr. Sadiya Sana Khan from Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to stress the importance of check ups for heart disease.
Widespread vaccinations more important than ever in wake of fast-spreading coronavirus variants
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest coronavirus headlines.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest coronavirus headlines.
US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
My Block My Hood My City launches health initiative
Nathan Cordero from My Block My Hood My City talks about what they're doing to help people stay active and healthy during the pandemic.
Nathan Cordero from My Block My Hood My City talks about what they're doing to help people stay active and healthy during the pandemic.
Chicago Heights school gym transforms into vaccination center for faculty, staff
Leaders of a suburban school district are taking matters into their own hands as they transform a school gym into a vaccination center.
Leaders of a suburban school district are taking matters into their own hands as they transform a school gym into a vaccination center.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Missouri lawmaker charged with selling fake stem cell fluid, claiming it was treatment for COVID-19
Federal prosecutors allege Patricia Derges, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, knowingly sold fake stem cells marketed as a treatment for COVID-19, defrauding individuals for thousands of dollars.
Federal prosecutors allege Patricia Derges, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, knowingly sold fake stem cells marketed as a treatment for COVID-19, defrauding individuals for thousands of dollars.
Researchers worry chimpanzee-killing virus could jump to humans next
Scientists are concerned that a recently discovered bacterium linked to the deaths of chimpanzees in Sierra Leone could spread to humans.
Scientists are concerned that a recently discovered bacterium linked to the deaths of chimpanzees in Sierra Leone could spread to humans.
What you need to know about women and heart disease
Dr. Marla Mendelson from Northwestern Medicine talks about the importance of heart disease awareness and what women need to know about the condition.
Dr. Marla Mendelson from Northwestern Medicine talks about the importance of heart disease awareness and what women need to know about the condition.
80 more COVID-19 vaccination sites added in Illinois
Eighty more COVID-19 vaccination sites were added in Illinois Thursday, raising the total number of sites to 390.
Eighty more COVID-19 vaccination sites were added in Illinois Thursday, raising the total number of sites to 390.
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.