Hospitals hire extra staff as COVID-19 surges
Due to the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, NorthShore University HealthSystem has created a brand new position to help support medical staff, and it plans to hire dozens of people to fill the role.
Due to the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, NorthShore University HealthSystem has created a brand new position to help support medical staff, and it plans to hire dozens of people to fill the role.
Suburban Cook County issues stay-at-home advisory to curb spread of COVID-19
Cook County issued a stay-at-home advisory on Friday, urging all suburban residents to only leave home for essential reasons to help curb the increased spread of COVID-19.
Cook County issued a stay-at-home advisory on Friday, urging all suburban residents to only leave home for essential reasons to help curb the increased spread of COVID-19.
Travelers may have been exposed to measles at O'Hare Airport, health officials say
The Chicago Public Health Department says a 13-month old, who was not vaccinated, was at the airport while contagious earlier this month.
The Chicago Public Health Department says a 13-month old, who was not vaccinated, was at the airport while contagious earlier this month.
Another Cook County judge tests positive for COVID-19
The judge works in the Bridgeview Courthouse, and was among four other employees who also tested positive for COVID-19, the Office of the Chief Judge said Friday.
The judge works in the Bridgeview Courthouse, and was among four other employees who also tested positive for COVID-19, the Office of the Chief Judge said Friday.
Many COVID-19 patients developing mental illness later on
A new study has found another troubling after effect of the coronavirus. Dr. Robert Shulman from Rush University Medical Center discusses it further.
A new study has found another troubling after effect of the coronavirus. Dr. Robert Shulman from Rush University Medical Center discusses it further.
Your Take: Top doctors estimate when pandemic may be under control
A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
Your Take: Medical professionals discuss current state of COVID-19
Beginning Monday, the city will be under a new stay-at-home advisory, but it's not just Chicago facing this reality. A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
Beginning Monday, the city will be under a new stay-at-home advisory, but it's not just Chicago facing this reality. A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
Orland Park mayor says enforcing state guidelines is not his job
Orland Park’s mayor says enforcing state guidelines is not his job.
Orland Park’s mayor says enforcing state guidelines is not his job.
US reports over 144K COVID-19 cases in new single-day record, according to Johns Hopkins
Deaths per day in the U.S. have soared more than 40% over the past two weeks.
Deaths per day in the U.S. have soared more than 40% over the past two weeks.
Costco mask policy: Customers with medical conditions now required to wear face shields
The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.
The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.
'What will it take to make this real for you': Gov. Pritzker warns of a potential statewide stay-at-home order
The entire state of Illinois could find itself under another stay-at-home order.
The entire state of Illinois could find itself under another stay-at-home order.
Holiday plans? Map shows real-time COVID-19 risk for gatherings, by county
A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.
A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.
51-year-old mother serves as surrogate for daughter struggling with infertility
Breanna’s mother delivered a healthy baby girl, Briar Juliette Lockwood, on November 2..
Breanna’s mother delivered a healthy baby girl, Briar Juliette Lockwood, on November 2..
Recent study finds 1 in 5 parents are 'hesitant' to vaccinate their children
Dr. Stanley W. Spinner talks about the alarming numbers from a recent study that reflects parents' unwilligness to vaccinate their children against the flu.
Dr. Stanley W. Spinner talks about the alarming numbers from a recent study that reflects parents' unwilligness to vaccinate their children against the flu.
Nurses with COVID-19 allowed to work in North Dakota amid staffing shortage
Burgum announced Monday that asymptomatic COVID-19 positive health care workers could return to work.
Burgum announced Monday that asymptomatic COVID-19 positive health care workers could return to work.
Coronavirus-related face masks protect the wearer, too: CDC says in updated guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.
Fauci says Pfizer coronavirus vaccine likely available for high-risk cases by December
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.
US hospitalizations hit record high amid coronavirus surge
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
US allows 1st emergency use of a COVID antibody drug: here's what we know
U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental approach against the virus that has killed more than 238,000 Americans.
U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental approach against the virus that has killed more than 238,000 Americans.
Study suggests COVID-19 could negatively impact male fertility
A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.
A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.