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The state's seven-day average case positivity rate remains at 2.4% for the sixth day in a row, tied for the lowest it's been since June 23.
Gov. JB Pritzker's office announced the state is opening two new mass vaccination sites on Thursday in Des Plaines and Quincy.
The state's seven-day average case positivity rate remains at 2.4% for the fourth day in a row, tied for the lowest it's been since June 23.
Illinois averaged 1,394 COVID-19 hospitalizations per day over the last week of February, less than half of the average for the last week of January.
Illinois public health officials Sunday reported 1,249 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including 22 additional deaths.
Illinois public health officials Saturday reported 1,780 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including 34 additional deaths.
The state's 7-day average case positivity rate stands at 2.5%, tied for the lowest it's been since July 7.
More than 130,000 people received COVID-19 vaccinations in Illinois on Wednesday, by far the most in a single day so far.
The state's 7-day average case positivity rate stands at 2.8%, and has now been below 3% for 10 consecutive days, the longest such stretch since late June and early July.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,665 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases on Tuesday, as well as 27 more deaths.
Monday's case total was the lowest reported in Illinois since July 28, although the 37,361 tests reported in the past 24 hours was the fewest since Sept. 14.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 83,673 vaccine doses were administered on Thursday, second to the Feb. 11 record of 95,375 doses.
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike has been the calm, yet commanding voice we've needed over the year.
Since the start of the pandemic, Illinois has reported a total of 1,168,683 cases of COVID-19, including 20,129 deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said the state was slated to receive approximately 365,000 doses of vaccines this week, but so far has gotten only about 55,000 doses due to extreme weather conditions across the country.
Illinois reported its lowest daily COVID-19 case count in more than five months on Tuesday, as the state's average infection rate also reached its lowest point since early July.
The statewide 7-day average case positivity rate is down to 2.9%, tied for the lowest it's been since July 19th.
Starting Monday, if you live in Illinois, it could be harder to get the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois public health officials Saturday reported 2,092 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including 53 additional deaths.
The 95,375 inoculations given out on Thursday beat the previous record of 74,965 doses on Feb. 4.
In about two weeks, anyone in Illinois with an underlying health condition or disability will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of their age, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday morning.
A total of 346,773 people in Illinois – or 2.72% of the state's population – have been fully vaccinated after receiving two doses.
The statewide 7-day average case positivity rate stands at 3.3%, tied for the lowest it's been since Oct. 4, and less than half of the rate reported by IDPH one month ago.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday reported 3,062 new cases of COVID-19, and 60 deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 74,965 doses of coronavirus vaccines were administered on Thursday, bringing the daily average up to 49,082 over the past week.
Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee is accused of the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home.
Shortly after 1 a.m. on May 22, 2023, a 62-year-old man was riding his bicycle on the sidewalk in the 2200 block of South State Street when he was attacked.
Illinois State Police did not release how many people were hurt or the severity of those injuries.
Bears fans are still basking in the victory over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night.
Police did not provide a date or time when the incident took place.
This weekend, CBS News Chicago's Jermont Terry hosted a forum with Democratic candidates hoping to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
Saying "Chicago is in crisis," U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said he plans to run for mayor in 2027, even as he is in the midst of a congressional re-election campaign.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Chicago police said the victim, only described as an adult male of unknown age, was inside a residence when a fire started from inside.
Prosecutors claim Powell lied to Congress when he testified before senate banking committee last year when he testified about the cost of the feds' D.C. headquarters.
Police said Monique and Spencer Tepe were found shot to death in their Columbus home late last month after Spencer, a popular dentist, did not show up for work.
The crash happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. on I-290 at South Independence Boulevard.
Temperatures will become more seasonal in the 30s by Wednesday.
Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee is accused of the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home.
A cardiologist said he's seen a real-life increase in hospitalizations during playoff games.
Shortly after 1 a.m. on May 22, 2023, a 62-year-old man was riding his bicycle on the sidewalk in the 2200 block of South State Street when he was attacked.
A man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line train along the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning.
Fans were jubilant this weekend after the Chicago Bears sent the Green Bay Packers packing in a stunning victory.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Bears fans are still basking in the victory over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night.
Fans were jubilant this weekend after the Chicago Bears sent the Green Bay Packers packing in a stunning victory in an NFC Wild Card playoff game.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
Bregman, who turns 32 in March, was back on the market for a second straight offseason.
They bounced back after being down during the first half but woke up in the second half, securing their win 31-27.
A man suspected of burglarizing a convenience store was arrested this weekend following a standoff with police in the north Chicago suburb of Lake Zurich.
A man was left in critical condition early Sunday morning after being shot in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood.
A man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line train along the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
The faceoff took place on a street in the capital after the suspect "and the dead man agreed to fight each other," police said.
