UIC Prepares To Begin Phase III Trial Of Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine

A key to ending the coronavirus pandemic is to create an effective vaccine and give it to as many people as possible.

• Jul 21, 2020

Illinois Reports 955 New COVID-19 Cases, 23 Additional Deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday announced 955 new COVID-19 cases and 23 additional deaths.

• Jul 21, 2020

Lake County, Indiana Issues Mask Order Amid Coronavirus Case Surge

Lake County, Indiana on Monday issued an order requiring face masks under most circumstances.

• Jul 20, 2020

Illinois Reports 965 New COVID-19 Cases, 6 New Deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 965 new COVID-19 cases, and six new deaths.

• Jul 19, 2020

Illinois Reports 1,276 New COVID-19 Cases, 18 Deaths, New Record Of 46,099 Tests In 24 Hours

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday reported 1,276 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 18 new deaths.

• Jul 18, 2020

Wait Times Have Been Longer For COVID-19 Test Results Lately -- Why Is That Happening?

Over four months into the pandemic, CBS 2 is learning it's often taking longer to get COVID-19 test results than it was just weeks ago.

• Jul 16, 2020

Chicago Public Health Director Dr. Allison Arwady Talks About Rise In Coronavirus Cases, Ways Forward

With concerns mounting as COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Chicago – particularly among 18- to 29-year-olds, Chicago Department of Public Health Director Dr. Allison Arwady joined CBS 2 Wednesday to about what kind of actions will be coming if problems persist.

• Jul 15, 2020

With Cubs Opening Day Coming Soon, Wrigleyville Bars Say They're Taking Crowd Control Very Seriously

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been warning Chicago that a spike in new COVID-19 cases has been seen among 18- to 29-year-olds – just the demographic that often flocks to Wrigleyville for Opening Day for the Cubs.

• Jul 15, 2020

Promising Results In Phase 1 Study Of Possible COVID-19 Vaccine From Moderna; Phase 3 Soon To Go Ahead At UIC

Promising results were announced Tuesday for a possible COVID-19 vaccine with ties to Chicago.

• Jul 14, 2020

Gary Schools Giving Option Of Classroom Learning Or E-Learning For New School Year

Parents everywhere have been waiting to find out whether their kids will be returning to class in a few weeks. On Monday, parents in Gary got the answer.

• Jul 13, 2020

Illinois Launches Campaign To Prevent Abuse Of Seniors

• Jul 13, 2020

Illinois Reports 954 New COVID-19 Cases, 20 Deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday announced 954 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths.

• Jul 12, 2020

Flick Aquatic Center In Glenview Shut Down After 2 Lifeguards Are Diagnosed With COVID-19

A public pool facility in Glenview has been shut down after two lifeguards were confirmed to have COVID-19.

• Jul 9, 2020

Woman, 23, Returns Home After 54 Days In Hospitals With COVID-19, Says She's Lucky To Be Alive

There was a happy homecoming Thursday for a COVID-19 patient.

• Jul 9, 2020

Gov. Pritzker On Federal COVID-19 Response: States Forced To Play 'Sick' Hunger Games Gameshow

"In the midst of a global pandemic states were forced to play some sort of sick "Hunger Games" game show to save the lives of our people. Let me be clear, this is not a reality TV show. There are real things that are happening in the United States."

• Jul 8, 2020

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