Author Michele Weldon talks lessons learned during pandemic in new book
Former Northwestern University journalism professor and award-winning author Michele Weldon discusses this in her new book, "The Time We Have: Essays on Pandemic Living."
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Former Northwestern University journalism professor and award-winning author Michele Weldon discusses this in her new book, "The Time We Have: Essays on Pandemic Living."
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
Five years ago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Medical Intensive Care Unit was in the process of being transformed into a COVID ICU.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
The hearing on COVID-19 marked Dr. Anthony Fauci's first public appearance on Capitol Hill since leaving government in 2022.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Studies show that even when the virus is mild and exclusively confined to the lungs, it can still provoke inflammation in the brain and impair brain cells' ability to regenerate.
The focus was on improving patient care and advancing research.
Reformulated vaccine is already available at some pharmacies and will be more widely accessible starting next week.
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the nation's heart health, but how profound is only starting to emerge.
County leaders announced the 2023 Source Grant of $40 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan.
Less than a month from leaving office as Chicago mayor, Lori Lightfoot has a new role. Lightfoot will teach as a Menschel Senior Leadership Fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She will teach a course titled "Health Policy, and Leadership," according to the school.
Researchers are now looking for biomarkers in the blood of long COVID patients to see if there's a way to better identify them so they can provide more precision treatment.
On the same day everything shut down in Illinois, the world opened up for Nissi and Nalea Young.
"We're going to work with the next mayor in the city of Chicago to help us."
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Former Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said tennis, yoga, prayer, and family dinners grounded her through the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. She talked with CBS 2's Chris Tye
Emergency funds households received because of the COVID-19 pandemic are ending.
According to a statement, the public health agency's director is up to date with her vaccines.
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Jeep driver said he did not see the Romero and began to turn left in front of it, causing the two to collide.
The White Sox will commemorate Pope Leo XIV attending one of the 2005 World Series games with a graphic installation in the section where he sat.
The Nissan driver was cited for failure to reduce speed.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moved to revoke the Temporary Protected Status program, or TPS, for Venezuelans in February.
St. Alphonsus Liguori school in Prospect Heights is closing at the end of the school year, officials confirmed Monday.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moved to revoke the Temporary Protected Status program, or TPS, for Venezuelans in February.
Former President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude Monday for an outpouring of support after his office announced he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer a day earlier.
Vice President JD Vance gifted Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Bears jersey as they met at the Vatican, amid a push by the White House for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.
The goal was to form one continuous line of demonstrators stretching from Chicago to Aurora.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
Ticks can be dangerous, and there are reports that this is shaping up to be an especially bad year for the parasitic arachnids.
Cornelia Tischmacher's lungs were failing because of advanced cancer. Everything changed with a double lung transplant.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The new Foxtrot location will open Thursday at 935 W. Webster Ave. — at the southwest corner of the intersection with Bissell Street.
In their college entrepreneurship class, seniors Lexi Kuzak and Neve Pomis and junior Molly Beyna invented a product that solves a common problem.
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector.
Wade-Smith said keeping kids engaged is what keeps them safe.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The show was supposed to start at 7 p.m.
The recent surprise visit from the Chicago Sinfonietta was inspired by the recent naming of the Shedd's new beluga calf, Opus.
The growth and evolution of downtown Aurora is in large part anchored by performing arts entertainment venues, the City of Aurora noted.
Cloudier and cooler Monday after a warm and sunny weekend. Highs in the 50s with rain chances later this week. See our full seven day forecast from our First Alert weather team.
The men breached a wall behind a toilet at the Orleans Justice Center and then seen scattering out of a door.
St. Alphonsus Liguori school in Prospect Heights is closing at the end of the school year, officials confirmed Monday.
Bidens personal office released a statement Sunday saying the 82-year-old had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to the bone.
The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he died.
Police said they conducted a preliminary investigation and deemed the delivery driver's actions a mistake, and no charges or citations were filed.
St. Alphonsus Liguori school in Prospect Heights is closing at the end of the school year, officials confirmed Monday.
Habermehl said several vehicles collided, leaving multiple people injured.
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Jeep driver said he did not see the Romero and began to turn left in front of it, causing the two to collide.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 54.
Extensive delays in making an Illinois state mental health facility ligature-free played a role in the death by suicide of 19-year-old patient Anthony Stringfellow Jr.
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
It is a challenge just to score a single goal against Trevians — let alone find a way to actually beat them.
The league said: "The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society."
The NL Central-leading Cubs improved to 75-74 in the series and handed a fourth straight defeat to the White Sox, who are last in the AL Central.
Angel Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds for the Sky, who lost three of four last season to Indiana.
The all-time series between the crosstown rivals is tied at 74 wins apiece.
The victim was hit in the neck and abdomen and was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where he died.
A 26-year-old woman stabbed the boy in the abdomen. He was hospitalized in fair condition.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 54.
Police said the victims were standing outside the gas station in the 600 block of South Homan Avenue shortly after 9 p.m., when an SUV pulled up and someone inside started shooting.
Police said the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. as three teens were near the sidewalk in the 9000 block of South Exchange Avenue.
