CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Seven Chicago-area residents got $16M in fraudulent COVID-19 relief funds: feds
Seven Chicago-area residents have been indicted for allegedly obtaining at least $16 million in fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans for various businesses they claimed to own and operate in Illinois and Florida, federal prosecutors said.
Illinois homeowners could receive up to $30K in mortgage relief
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund will launch on Tuesday, Nov. 1 and will provide up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Illinois healthcare workers hit with new Covid-19 guidelines
Illinois' Covid-19 vaccine and masking guidelines are getting a face lift. Workers at healthcare and long-term care facilities will be impacted the most.
Covid-19 requirement changes announced for healthcare facilities
Illinois' Covid-19 vaccine and masking guidelines are getting a face lift. Workers at healthcare and long-term care facilities will be impacted the most.
Illinois public health officials recommend booster for children 5 and older
The Illinois Department of Public Health has endorsed the updated COVID-19 booster shot for children 5 and older.
Illinois public health officials recommend booster for children 5 and older
The Illinois Department of Public Health has endorsed the updated COVID-19 booster shot for children 5 and older.
Covid-19 booster shots authorized for kids, Chicago hospital to offer them soon
The FDA and CDC have authorized updated COVID-19 booster shots for children as young as five years old.
Covid-19 booster shots authorized for kids, Chicago hospital to offer them soon
The FDA and CDC have authorized updated COVID-19 booster shots for children as young as five years old.
How to tell the difference between cold, flu, COVID and allergies
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health expounds on the differences between coronavirus and various seasonal illnesses.
Spread of Covid-19 in Illinois at lowest rate since April
Officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health cite the state's high vaccination rate for the declines.
Spread of Covid-19 in Illinois at lowest rate since April
Officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health cite the state's high vaccination rate for the declines.
New funds will help Cook County small businesses recover from pandemic
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle calls it "life changing for thousands of small business owners in Cook County."
Chicago's COVID levels drop to 'low' for first time since May
City health officials said more than 75,000 Chicago residents have gotten the new bivalent COVID vaccine, which provides better protections against Omicron subvariants BA.4/BA.5 that currently make up more than 95% of COVID-19 cases in Chicago.
25 inmates illegally received pandemic business loans: police
So far, 15 people have been arrested and charged with offenses like wire fraud and theft during the operation dubbed "Operation Triple P."
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Pritzker updates COVID testing requirements for school, childcare personnel
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker updated COVID-19 testing requirements for school and childcare personnel Thursday, rescinding the requirement that unvaccinated employees test twice-weekly.
New COVID-19 booster vaccines will be available at Chicago pharmacies this week
With cold weather just around the corner, two new COVID-19 booster vaccines are rolling into Chicago — and city health officials are pushing residents to get the shot.