Chicagoans may be able to get new COVID shots this week
The Chicago Department of Public Health says the vaccines are free, regardless of whether individuals have insurance coverage or not.
Chicagoans may be able to get new COVID shots this week
Chicago residents are gearing up to receive their COVID-19 booster shots, possibly as soon as this week.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine, boosters could be available Wednesday in Chicago
Get ready to roll up your sleeve once more, as an updated COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots have received the green light for distribution.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine and boosters could be available Wednesday in Chicago
Get ready to roll up your sleeve once more, as an updated COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots have received the green light for distribution.
Chicagoans will soon have access to updated COVID-19 vaccine
An updated COVID-19 vaccine was approved Tuesday by the FDA and will soon be available to all Chicagoans, health officials say.
State of Illinois employees fired, disciplined over pandemic fraud
A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.
No surge, but still 'jarring': COVID cases creeping up in Chicago
The days of shuttered restaurants and mask mandates might feel like socially distant memories, but physicians say Chicago’s late-summer rise in COVID cases and hospitalizations — no matter how slight — is a reminder the virus still packs a devastating punch for vulnerable communities.
Cook County doctor weighs in on end of Covid-19 public health emergency
Even though the emergency is ending, COVID is not over.
City of Chicago went too far in worker crackdown over COVID vaccines, judge rules
Unionized City of Chicago employees fired or disciplined for violating COVID-19 vaccination requirements must be reinstated and repaid for any loss of wages or benefits, a state hearing officer has ruled.
PPP fraud probe results in 6 Chicago Park District employees resigning, 5 facing discipline
Add the Chicago Park District to the list of government agencies with employees accused of defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs.
Chicago researchers report findings in long-Covid study
Northwestern Medicine has released their findings from a new study about long-Covid and its impact on survivors.
Chicago researchers report findings in long-Covid study
Northwestern Medicine is releasing findings from a new study about long-Covid and its impact on survivors.
Future uncertain for Arwady under incoming Johnson administration
Dr. Allison Arwady, an infectious disease expert and pediatrician who guided Chicago through the COVID-19 pandemic, wants to keep her job as the city’s public health boss.
Advocate Health relaxing COVID-19 masking, visitation protocols
Now that spring is here and COVID-19 infection rates remain relatively low in Illinois, Advocate Health Care is relaxing its visiting and masking protocols.
3 years, 4 million cases, more than 36,000 deaths: Numbers shape Illinois' dismal COVID-19 story
Statistics don’t tell the whole story of the pandemic. But experts say the data they’ve collected provides vital insights into how the outbreak has hit different communities — and what everyone should think about as we learn to live with the virus permanently.
Waukegan elementary school mourns death of 'committed and dedicated' teacher
Kaitlin Schaumberger, a beloved suburban teacher, has died at 25.
A look back: Three years since Covid-19 lockdown in Illinois
Well, it might be hard to believe but we are approaching the three-year anniversary of the start of the Covid-19 lockdown in Illinois. It's been a long road since then, with a number of advancements along the way.
Mendoza rips into Lightfoot over Covid benefits being denied for cop brother
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said pension board members appointed by Mayor Lightfoot denied her ailing brother duty disability benefits, even though he caught COVID-19 while on the job as a CPD detective sergeant.
Mendoza calls out Lightfoot administration while pushing to protect cops impacted by Covid-19
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said pension board members appointed by Mayor Lightfoot denied her ailing brother duty disability benefits, even though he caught COVID-19 while on the job as a CPD detective sergeant.
Extra SNAP benefits set to expire for millions nationwide
The extra benefits allotted to the Federal Food Assistance Program -- known as SNAP -- is set to expire this month.