Gov. Pritzker declares monkeypox virus outbreak in Illinois a Public Health Emergency
The proclamation takes effect immediately and will remain in place for 30 days.
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Dr. Sameer Vohra to lead IDPH, replacing Dr. Ngozi Ezike
"I am honored to lead this agency into the future, continuing to keep us safe from emerging illnesses, supporting our public health workers, and promoting wellness in every community across Illinois."
State launches investigation against former top doctor, Ngozi Ezike, for ethics violations
Illinois' former top doctor is under investigation for ethics violations in her new role.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike Steps Down As Head Of The Illinois Department Of Public Health; 'It Has Been The Honor Of A Lifetime'
Chicago Has 'Formally Passed The Omicron Peak' As New COVID-19 Infections Decline, Hospitalizations Level Off, Top Doc Says; Cautious Optimism With Similar Trend Reported Statewide
"However, we are a long way from being out of the woods, and it's really important over these next few weeks and months that we continue to work hard on getting folks vaccinated, getting folks tested, continuing to wear masks, because there's a long way to come down," Dr. Allison Arwady said.
Nurses In Chicago And Beyond To Hold Day Of Action, Call For Safe Staffing Levels And Protections Amid COVID-19 Surge
Some Chicago nurses say they will unit Thursday for a day of action to keep them, and you, safe in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois Deploying More Than 2,000 Healthcare Workers To Help Staff Overworked Hospitals; Top Doctor Says 'It's Too Soon To Tell' If Latest COVID Surge Has Peaked
"With unprecedented numbers of patients being hospitalized, we must do all that we can to keep our healthcare workers and institutions operating and available to all who need medical assistance," Pritzker said.
It May Be Time To Upgrade Masks With Omicron Coronavirus Variant Raging, Illinois' Top Doc Says
At this stage in the COVID-19 pandemic, it might be time to upgrade your mask.
Illinois Department Of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike Warns Hospitals Are At Crisis Point With COVID-19, Vaccination And Masking Are A Must
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike warned Friday that hospitals are at a crisis point amid the current COVID-19 surge, and people must get vaccinated, wear masks, and take precautions.
Illinois Again Reports New Records For Daily COVID Cases And Hospitalizations
Illinois is averaging 27,141 new cases per day over the past week, an average which has nearly tripled over the past month.
Illinois To Receive First Doses Of COVID-19 Antiviral Treatments Later This Month
"These new oral antivirals add new tools to our toolbox to keep people with COVID-19 out of the hospital," said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
Illinois Reports New Records For Daily COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations As Infections Continue To Surge
The average number of daily COVID-19 infections has nearly tripled over the past month in Illinois.
Illinois Sets New COVID-19 Hospitalization Record; 'Our Hospitals Are Still Completely Overwhelmed'
As of Sunday night, 6,294 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide in Illinois, a 144% increase from one month ago.
Illinois Offering SMART Health Cards To Create QR Code To Prove Vaccination Status
Illinois residents have a new option to show they've been vaccinated against COVID-19 as proof of vaccination mandates are about to go into effect in Chicago and most of suburban Cook County next week.
Illinois Shatters Daily COVID-19 Case Record With More Than 30,000 New Infections
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 30,386 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, blowing past the old record of 21,131 cases by more than 40%.
Illinois Sets New COVID-19 Daily Case Record, With 18,942 New Infections
Illinois is averaging 12,573 new cases of COVID-19 per day over the past week, more than double the average of 6,119 cases per day at the start of December.
Illinois Reports Most New COVID-19 Cases In 2021; Surpasses 2 Million Total Infections
Illinois is averaging 11,561 new cases per day over the past week, a 160% increase in the average daily caseload since the start of December.
'Increase Your Vigilance': What Doctors Are Saying About Staying Safe From COVID As The Pandemic Continues Into The Holiday Season
"The numbers are going up here in Illinois. We had 5,000 cases in Illinois logged Wednesday. So, it's going in the wrong direction."
Illinois Reports Most New COVID-19 Cases In More Than A Year, As Testing Hits All-Time High
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 11,524 new cases were reported on Thursday, which is the highest daily case count this year.
Illinois Sets New Daily Record For COVID-19 Testing; Most New Cases Since Early September
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 5,644 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the most in a single day since Sept. 3.
IDPH Confirms First West Nile Virus Related Death In Illinois
Lake County Man Dies From First Case Of Rabies In Illinois Since 1954, After Waking Up With Bat On Neck
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954 in a man who died after apparently being bitten by a bat.
COVID-19 In Illinois: Case Count Declines For 3rd Consecutive Week; Infection Rate Lowest Since July
COVID-19 In Illinois: Statewide Coronavirus Cases Drop For Second Consecutive Week
The latest surge of new COVID-19 cases in Illinois appears to be slowing, as new statewide infections have dropped for the second week in a row, and hospitalizations also are beginning to decline.
Illinois Reports 30,319 New Confirmed and Probable Cases of COVID-19, 78% Of Adults At Least Partially Vaccinated
Illinois health officials reported Friday 30,319 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide, including 178 deaths in the past week.
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Kelly is going on trial on a 13-count indictment, including child pornography and obstruction of justice charges. Two associates, former business manager Derrel McDavid and former assistant Milton Brown, are being tried alongside him.
CPD sergeant charged with pinning 14-year-old boy to ground in Park Ridge
He was also relieved of his police powers on Wednesday, according to CPD, which is conducting an internal investigation.
"No Mega Fests": Douglass Park neighbors want music festivals to stop taking over their park
Local aldermen have supported the events for years, but residents say the festivals damage the park, and close it to neighbors for weeks each summer.
Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to Bears
Justin Fields played one series in the first quarter. He was 5 of 7 for 39 yards and led the Bears to a 35-yard field goal by Cairo Santos.
"Stop The Bleed" classes aim to teach average people how to respond to an emergency
A room full of people in the West Loop learned how to take safety into their own hands so they're ready for the next emergency.
Community to show support as wounded CPD Officer Danny Golden goes home
Golden will go home from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on Friday, and supporters are expected to line the streets in Bridgeport, Canaryville, Beverly, and Mount Greenwood to cheer him on.
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Woman injured in "Playpen" accident recalls moment boat propeller severed her feet
"I felt something, and I just let my body go, and I thought my legs, my intestines, and my body's next," Lana Batochir said.
R. Kelly trial: Star witness "Jane" testifies about Kelly filming sexual activity when she was 14
Kelly is going on trial on a 13-count indictment, including child pornography and obstruction of justice charges. Two associates, former business manager Derrel McDavid and former assistant Milton Brown, are being tried alongside him.
CPD sergeant charged with pinning 14-year-old boy to ground in Park Ridge
He was also relieved of his police powers on Wednesday, according to CPD, which is conducting an internal investigation.
"No Mega Fests": Douglass Park neighbors want music festivals to stop taking over their park
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The medical device sterilization company is accused of releasing a toxic chemical into the air at its Willowbrook plant.
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The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
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Darren Bailey pledges Republican party unity at the Illinois State Fair
The state senator is campaigning to unseat incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker in November.
Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Highland Park City Council passes resolution calling for state and federal bans on assault weapons
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Thefts of Kias and Hyundais are skyrocketing, up 767% this summer in Cook County
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Judge finds Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
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Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
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Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
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Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to Bears
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Contreras hits 2 homers, Cubs outlast contending O's 3-2
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Astros batter White Sox 21-5 to take series split
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Valdez, Alvarez lead Astros to 3-2 win over White Sox
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Liberty score final 13 points, beat Sky in playoff opener
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Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
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Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
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Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
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Fed up with large festivals, neighbors want the city to call it quits on mega festivals in Douglass Park, such as Riot Fest, set for September.
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Star witness details underage sex with R. Kelly in disturbing testimony
The star witness in the R. Kelly trial will take the witness stand for a second day on Friday. The woman who the child pornography case is centered around told jurors on Thursday she had sex with Kelly hundreds of times when she was underage.
Community showing support as wounded officer heads home
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