Doctors recommend people follow CDC guidelines over Memorial Day weekend amid COVID spike
Doctors suggest ideas including hosting events outside and wearing well-fitting masks over the holiday weekend.
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Doctors suggest ideas including hosting events outside and wearing well-fitting masks over the holiday weekend.
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady warned the advance to the high risk level was coming.
There is not a new mask mandate, but that could change if hospitals are brought under stress again. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Dr. Allison Arwady also urged people to avoid large gatherings, test if they have symptoms, and get booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine.
"We are not reinstating the mask or vaccine requirement mandates, because the health system in Chicago remains stable."
"I went from being a very active person to barely being able to stand without getting so acutely dizzy."
"It's almost two years that I feel like I've been walking around the concussion."
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
However, Kiran Joshi -- senior medical officer for the Cook County Department of Public Health, does note that separately -- COVID-19 is on the rise again. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
The matinee performance Sunday at 2 p.m. and the evening performance at 7 p.m. have been canceled.
Two Chicago performances of "The Play That Goes Wrong" were canceled Sunday due to a COVID-19 breakthrough case in the theatre company. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News. CBS 2's Irika Sargent reports.
This video shows the quality testing process for KN95 masks.
Video provided by the City of Chicago showing the distribution of COVID-19 mitigation masks.
Students and staff will have to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Some in Evanston are wondering if a return of the mask mandate might be coming. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
"It's important for us to take this time as we reach this milestone to really thing back about what has happened and what we can do better going forward."
"This is a good opportunity to remind our CPS staff and families to please get vaccinated and boosted. Because of the vaccine, I expect that I will be fine."
Rock of Ages has postponed this weekend's performances due to COVID-related illness, according to the Paramount Theatre website.
A new report blames lack of preparation and little follow-through for a COVID-19 outbreak that killed 36 people at a state veterans' home in LaSalle.
A new report blames lack of preparation and little follow-through for a COVID-19 outbreak that killed 36 people at a state veterans' home in LaSalle. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Gov. JB Pritzker denied a since-recanted comment by former President Bill Clinton that Clinton thought the pair may have traveled together on a plane owned by convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
A Chicago police officer who shot and paralyzed an unarmed 13-year-old boy in 2022 faces possible dismissal, following a probe by the city agency that investigates police misconduct.
The Chicago Pride Parade announced its grand marshals and theme for 2026 on Tuesday.
Lollapalooza 2026 dates have been announced.
An alleged Sinaloa cartel boss has been indicted in Chicago on drug, firearm and material support of terrorism charges.
Gov. JB Pritzker denied a since-recanted comment by former President Bill Clinton that Clinton thought the pair may have traveled together on a plane owned by convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Sen. Dick Durbin grilled DHS Sec. Kristi Noem on her immigration enforcement tactics, claims that shooting victims were "domestic terrorists" and DHS's actions in Illinois in a Senate hearing Tuesday.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced skepticism from both sides of the aisle at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Chicago police have found a van that was stolen in Lincoln Park with at least eight dogs inside and are working to reunite the pets with their owners.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday cut the ribbon the new Mr. Beef at the airport.
Fresh explosions rocked Tehran with hundreds of fighter jets in the skies over Iran's capital city as the U.S. and Israel warned that the heaviest strikes are yet to come.
Soccer VIPs, along with Mayor Brandon Johnson, will put their ceremonial shoves in the soil at 2 p.m. Lauren Victory reports.
A Chicago police officer who shot and paralyzed an unarmed 13-year-old boy in 2022 faces possible dismissal, following a probe by the city agency that investigates police misconduct.
Gov. Pritzker denied a since-recanted comment by former President Bill Clinton that he thought they may have traveled on a plane owned by Epstein.
A van with at least eight dogs inside that was stolen from near a boarding facility in Lincoln Park has been found by police, and the pets are being reunited with their owners.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
The Chicago Pride Parade announced its grand marshals and theme for 2026 on Tuesday.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.
A jury on Wednesday awarded $5.74 million in damages to a Chicago family who accused police of violating their civil rights in a botched raid of their home in 2018.
A new beginning kicks off for the Chicago Fire FC soccer team, as the franchise was set Tuesday to break ground on a new stadium in planned development known as The 78 in the South Loop.
After four consecutive runner-up finishes and a school-record 16-game winning streak this season, the Triton College women's basketball team is out to claim a junior college regional title.
The Tritons have already gone on a record-breaking win streak this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
Collin Sexton added 22 points, and Matas Buzelis had 20, helping Chicago come out on top after matching the third-worst skid in franchise history.
The jury has found Colin Gray, the man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers in a shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, guilty of second-degree murder and all other charges.
A man was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle in the South Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side early Monday.
A suspect was in custody after firing shots at Chicago police officers before crashing an SUV into two parked cars Monday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
A man was in police custody on allegations that he stabbed his mother on Chicago's West Side Sunday night.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
