Illinois DMVs to reopen next week after COVID shutdown
Offices initially closed at the start of the month, as COVID-19 cases began to spike.
'End the Vaccine Mandate' rally planned in Highland Park
Residents in Highland Park are planning an “End the Vaccine Mandate” rally for this weekend.
Illinois nurse who treated first local coronavirus patient speaks out 2 years later
It was two years ago Friday that the first COVID case in Illinois was confirmed. Nurse Alyssa Miller joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Illinois reports 183,722 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 746 deaths in past week
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Friday reported 183,722 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 746 deaths since Jan. 14.
Nearly 9 million Americans called in sick to work this month
The U.S. Census Bureau says 8.8 million people called in sick to work because they were dealing with symptoms of COVID-19 or caring for someone with the virus.
More than 8 million people called in sick to work this month
The U.S. Census Bureau says 8.8 million people called in sick to work because they were dealing with symptoms of COVID-19 or caring for someone with the virus.
NIU study: View of healthcare workers as 'heroes' having negative side effect
"We found through many studies that when someone is thought of as a hero, we're more likely to not empathize with them or feel these positive emotions towards them."
How to support frontline workers as coronavirus pandemic continues
Northern Illinois University Professor Bethany Cockburn joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
9 million Americans have been out sick this month
An estimated nine million Americans have been out sick this month due to COVID-19 or because they were taking care of someone who had the virus.
Aurora Police Department loses 2nd officer to COVID in one month
For the second time in one month, COVID claimed another member of the Aurora Police Department.
COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.
COVID-19 vaccines do not affect the chances of having a child, NIH says
There’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant. But getting the actual coronavirus may impact male fertility.
Second Aurora police officer loses battle with Covid-19 this month
The Aurora Police Department has lost a second police officer this month after a battle with Covid-19.
Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show
Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Illinois COVID testing companies slapped with lawsuits by Minnesota AG
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing two Illinois companies associated with pop-up COVID testing facilities.
Over 82,000 students have signed up for COVID testing at Chicago Public Schools
More students are signing up to get tested for COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools.
All 92 Indiana counties reach highest COVID-19 spread risk level
All 92 of Indiana’s counties have reached the highest-risk level for COVID-19 spread for the first time since state health officials began releasing a statewide risk map during the pandemic.
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
What are some of the different symptoms of the Omicron variant?
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health walks us through some of the distinctive symptoms of the Omicron variant and how they can be observed.
Chicago trending in the right direction in COVID cases and positivity rates
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the state of COVID-19 in the city and why the numbers are trending in the right direction.