Pfizer to request coronavirus vaccine emergency use authorization ?within days?
Dr. Richard Novak, chief of infectious diseases at UIC, talks about what the latest news from Pfizer could mean for the deployment of coronavirus vaccines.
Dr. Richard Novak, chief of infectious diseases at UIC, talks about what the latest news from Pfizer could mean for the deployment of coronavirus vaccines.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
FDA allows 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home
U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home.
U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home.
'MasterChef Junior' star and Gary-native Ben Watkins, dead at 14
"MasterChef Junior" star Ben Watkins has died after battling a rare illness.
"MasterChef Junior" star Ben Watkins has died after battling a rare illness.
FDA warns pregnant women to avoid pain relievers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm that pain relievers could have devastating effects on unborn babies.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm that pain relievers could have devastating effects on unborn babies.
Steven Taylor talks about his book 'The Psychology of Pandemics,' published months before the COVID-19 outbreak
Dr. Steven Taylor, professor and clinical psychologist, talks about lessons that can be learned from his timely book "The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak of Infectious Disease."
Dr. Steven Taylor, professor and clinical psychologist, talks about lessons that can be learned from his timely book "The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak of Infectious Disease."
New coronavirus vaccines bring boost to ailing stock market
Phil Flynn from the PRICE Futures Group talks about the long-term effects that a new coronavirus vaccine could have on the nation's economy.
Phil Flynn from the PRICE Futures Group talks about the long-term effects that a new coronavirus vaccine could have on the nation's economy.
Who will be the first to get coronavirus vaccines?
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
2nd coronavirus vaccine shows striking success in US tests
A second experimental COVID-19 vaccine — this one from Moderna Inc. — yielded extraordinarily strong early results Monday, another badly needed dose of hope as the pandemic enters a terrible new phase.
A second experimental COVID-19 vaccine — this one from Moderna Inc. — yielded extraordinarily strong early results Monday, another badly needed dose of hope as the pandemic enters a terrible new phase.
Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
Illinois reports over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases
Illinois health officials Monday reported 11,632 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 along with 37 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials Monday reported 11,632 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 along with 37 additional deaths.
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, tests positive for COVID-19
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement posted on Twitter.
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement posted on Twitter.
US surpasses 11M COVID-19 cases less than a week after topping 10M cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has hit yet another grim milestone with more than 11 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins data.
The United States has hit yet another grim milestone with more than 11 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Biden advisers to meet vaccine firms as presidential transition stalled
Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.
Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.
Illinois reports 10,631 new COVID-19 cases, 72 additional deaths
On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 10,631 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 72 additional deaths.
On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 10,631 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 72 additional deaths.
Singer, songwriter Jeremih hospitalized with COVID-19, TMZ reports
Singer and songwriter Jeremih has been put in the ICU for COVID-19, according to TMZ.
Singer and songwriter Jeremih has been put in the ICU for COVID-19, according to TMZ.
Republican governor of North Dakota orders residents to wear masks after months of resistance
North Dakota only has 18 empty ICU beds available in the entire state. But not everyone is going to follow the order to wear masks. Rick Becker, a Republican state representative said Saturday that he will refuse to wear a mask and that he suspects many others in the conservative state will protest the "draconian" directive.
North Dakota only has 18 empty ICU beds available in the entire state. But not everyone is going to follow the order to wear masks. Rick Becker, a Republican state representative said Saturday that he will refuse to wear a mask and that he suspects many others in the conservative state will protest the "draconian" directive.
Illinois reports 11,028 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases, 166 deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 11,028 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 166 additional deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 11,028 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 166 additional deaths.
Unionized hotel workers rally in Federal Plaza demanding to be rehired when economy improves
“We’ve been struggling. I am a single mother of five. I have bills to pay. I have to pay the rent, the bills are piling up. I’m looking everywhere for a job but it’s not easy because everybody is looking for a job right now,” said Former Hyatt employee, Melisa Magana.
“We’ve been struggling. I am a single mother of five. I have bills to pay. I have to pay the rent, the bills are piling up. I’m looking everywhere for a job but it’s not easy because everybody is looking for a job right now,” said Former Hyatt employee, Melisa Magana.