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The health system is again requiring masks amid a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
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The health system is again requiring masks amid a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Doctors say symptoms for this variant are similar to previous strains and the best protection is to get vaccinated, test yourself before large family gatherings and if you feel sick, stay home.
In the last four weeks, hospitalizations are skyrocketing for the flu, RSV and COVID-19.
Haggerty allegedly stole while he was free on court-ordered release as a different federal fraud case against him was pending.
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved -- matching Israel's uptake and speed.
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Janine Morabito has been waiting 21 months to be reimbursed for $6.8 million in claims the feds had said most likely would be paid within 30 days.
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
The spike is just one of the reasons the feds are now making free COVID tests available again.
Dr. Michael Hoffman is the Lead Physician with Cook County Health COVID-19 Units. He discusses the COVID cases on the rise in the Chicago area.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
The new shots are similar to previously approved formulas but were updated to target strains of the virus descended from Omicron.
The new COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2023 started rolling out this week.
Shots will be free at city-run clinics and federally qualified-health centers. People with private insurance should go to a pharmacy or doctor's office.
City health officials are urging everyone to get vaccinated heading into the fall. The new vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are updated to tackle the COVID variants circulating across the U.S. right now.
Reformulated vaccine is already available at some pharmacies and will be more widely accessible starting next week.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended all Americans age 6 months and older get the latest COVID-19 vaccine. They could be available as soon as Wednesday, but there are still questions. Does everyone really need a shot? And what will they cost?
CDC advisors recommend the updated COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older. The shots could be available in pharmacies in a matter of days. The new boosters are arriving during an uptick in COVID cases.
In Chicago, COVID-19-related hospitalizations were up 21%, CDC data show.
The Food and Drug Administration signed off on Monday on updated COVID-19 vaccines. The new shots come as cases are surging across the country. As CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reported, people won't have to wait long to get those boosters out. It could be a matter of weeks.
First lady Jill Biden is resting at her Delaware beach home after testing positive for COVID-19. It's her second time battling the virus. So far, President Joe Biden has tested negative.
A woman died after she went into the Des Plaines River to save her son on Sunday evening in a forest preserve near north suburban Libertyville.
Chicago's Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability is holding the first of five scheduled listening sessions Monday as part of the process of searching for a new police superintendent.
Chicago police early Monday were looking for three people who they said got into a fight with a man in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, and then shot and killed him.
A driver caused a chain-reaction crash in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood after fleeing from troopers, Illinois State Police said Monday morning.
One man died and another was hospitalized after falling into Lake Michigan near the 31st Street Beach on Sunday night.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
As a Democratic Congressman, Chicago mayor, ambassador, and chief of staff in the Obama White House, Rahm Emanuel has been a key and combative moderate; he says his fight, now and in the future, is bigger than him and his party.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Alyssa's Law requires all school districts to have a mobile panic alert system to automatically notify law enforcement during on-site emergencies.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Firehouse Community Arts Center in North Lawndale has a mission to engage and empower youth to interrupt cycles of violence. Joining Audrina Sinclair are Pastor Phil Jackson, the founder and chief executive officer of the center, and Deon Jackson, a former youth participant and now a mentor.
La Licor Panamerica is hosting a first-of-a-kind event next week by bringing in the top cocktail bars from Central and South America. Jackie Kostek got a preview Monday morning.
The Banchet Awards' inaugural Cluck 'N Bubble brings nine Chicago restaurants together to compete for Fried Chicken Champion at The Alston, with sparkling wine pours and a VIP lounge on site.
Panettiere's publicist confirmed the actor's death overnight at the age of 36. Bradley Blackburn reports.
The mayor of the south Chicago suburb of Robbins was grazed by a bullet wound during a shooting at a restaurant and bar over the weekend. As Lauren Victory reports, the shooter was then shot and killed by a security guard.
One man died and another was hospitalized after falling into Lake Michigan near the 31st Street Beach on Sunday night.
The mayor of the south Chicago suburb of Robbins was grazed by a bullet wound during a shooting at a restaurant and bar over the weekend.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
It comes just a week after another high-profile party inside, sparking concerns about safety and cost.
A woman died after she went into the Des Plaines River to save her son on Sunday evening in a forest preserve near north suburban Libertyville.
The discovery of dozens of decomposing bodies at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple with a history of mishandling human remains has raised questions about how Illinois regulates the funeral home and crematory industries.
An arrest at a Lululemon athletic wear store in the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago led investigators to a crew that was exploiting unhoused people and responsible for thefts totaling $100,000.
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
Many unanswered questions remain after 56 decomposing bodies were found inside a Chicago funeral home last week.
A lawsuit on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March claims a CPD officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Natasha Cloud scored 20 points.
Chicago lost for the third time in four games.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
The series ends Sunday afternoon when the Cardinals send Hunter Dobbins against fellow right-hander Edward Cabrera.
Chicago police early Monday were looking for three people who they said got into a fight with a man in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, and then shot and killed him.
A driver caused a chain-reaction crash in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood after fleeing from troopers, Illinois State Police said Monday morning.
A woman was shot and killed early Sunday morning in front of the Original Maxwell Street hot dog and Polish sausage stand in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
A woman was killed in a shooting on Chicago's Near West Side early Sunday morning.
A shooting left one man dead and another in the hospital in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood early Sunday morning.
