FEMA Providing Staff To Address IL Hospital Employee Shortages

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said help is arriving to help treat COVID-19 patients with more than 7,100 residents hospitalized amid staffing declines.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Chicago Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Cook County.

4 IL Prisons Currently Not Taking New Inmates Due To COVID Surge

The state prisons remain largely on lockdown at facilities where 75 percent of inmates and 66 percent of staff are fully vaccinated.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Spike Nearly 60 Percent In Illinois

Data shows a 58 percent increase in Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations over the last two weeks.

Dole Salads Recalled In Illinois Amid Listeria Risk

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. issued a voluntary recall of packaged salads following a 2021 listeria outbreak that killed two people.

Insurance To Cover At-Home COVID Tests: How To Get Them In IL

Families of four in Illinois will be eligible for nearly three dozen free tests per month under the new Biden administration rule.

IDPH 'Unable' To Say How Many Children Are Hospitalized For COVID

An attorney for the state public health agency also said it could find no records showing how many vaccinated people are hospitalized.

CDC's Shorter Quarantine Adopted By Illinois State Board Of Ed

State health officials said they will adjust policies for required periods of isolation and quarantine to fall in line with CDC guidance.

Fake COVID-19 Tests: Illinois Residents Warned To Beware

Some fake tests offered online are a scam and waste of money and also increase the risk of spreading COVID-19, agencies say.

Hospital Capacity In Chicago Area: See Latest Numbers

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Cook County and across IL.

Pfizer Boosters OK'd For Kids 12-15: What IL Parents Should Know

The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorize booster shots for children ages 12-15.

'Frighteningly Limited' ICU Beds In IL As COVID Surges: Pritzker

Just 316 of Illinois' 2,977 ICU beds were available as of Monday.

Pfizer Boosters For Kids 12-15: What IL Parents Need To Know

The Food and Drug Administration authorization moves boosters for Illinois children ages 12-15 a step closer.

Flu Making A Comeback In Illinois Amid COVID-19 Surge

Flu activity currently is high or very high in 17 states or U.S. territories. So far, two children have died nationwide.

How Close Are Chicago Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Cook County and across IL.

CDC Slashes Omicron Estimates, But IL Cases Are Up

While estimates are down nationally, omicron is currently accounting for 68 percent of new cases in Region 5, which includes Illinois.

Illinois Health Department Offers Vaccine Verification Smart Card

The verification system allows residents to download a QR code on their phones that provides proof of vaccination information when needed.

Secretary of State Facilities Closing For 2 Weeks Due To COVID-19

A surge in new COVID-19 cases will close driver's services facilities for in-person business from Jan. 3-17 out of an abundance of caution.

IL Pediatric COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 38% In Week, Hit Record

An average of 14 children a day were admitted to Illinois hospitals with confirmed COVID-19 cases during the week leading up to Christmas.

Illinois Mens Basketball Cancels Game Over New COVID-19 Cases

The Illini's game against Florida A&M won't be rescheduled due to cases of COVID-19 within the program. Illinois travels to Minnesota Jan 2.

Vaccination Proof Mandatory At Suburban Cook County Indoor Venues

An order requiring patrons to show proof of vaccination at bars, restaurants, gyms, clubs, theaters and other indoor venues starts Jan. 3.

How Close Are Chicago Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Cook County.

COVID-19 Tests In Short Supply: How To Find One In Illinois

Pharmacies are now limiting how many COVID tests customers can buy, and many testing sites have few or no open appointments.

Listeria Concerns Spur Salad Recall In Illinois, 18 Other States

Salads sold under the Fresh Express and other private labels in Illinois are being recalled after listeria contamination was detected.

Things You Need To Know About Chicago's Proof Of Vaccine Mandate

Chicago's coronavirus vaccination mandate for some local businesses begins Jan. 3.

Carcinogen Contamination: P&G Dry Shampoo, Conditioner IL Recall

The products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences and other brands were shipped nationwide, including to Illinois.

IL Reports 17 Cases Of Omicron, Number Expected To Skyrocket

"For the unvaccinated, you're looking at a winter of severe illness and death," the White House warned last week.

Orland Park Immediate Care Center Closes Temporarily: NU Medicine

Village officials said they never got notice the facility was closing and Mayor Keith Pekau called the move "unheard of and unacceptable."

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Chicago Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Cook County.

IL Reports Most COVID-19 Cases Of The Year: 11,858 In Single Day

More than 803,765 Americans have lost their lives —​ more than died in WWI, WWII, Vietnam, Korea and the Afghanistan and Iraq wars combined.

Northwestern Launches First Urology Clinic For Gay, Bisexual Men

“There was just an unmet need for gay and bisexual men, and sexual minority men in general, for urology,” said Dr. Channa Amarasekera.

1st Case Of Omicron Variant Confirmed In Cook County Suburbs

Public health officials said the person, who is asymptomatic and vaccinated, was tested after having close contact with a confirmed case.

Omicron Variant Makes Up 2% Of IL, Great Lakes COVID-19 Cases

The World Health Organization said this week that omicron is spreading faster than any other variant and cautioned against complacency.

Coronavirus Cases Down 4 Percent Recently In Cook County: CDC

Cook County has "high" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.

When Will COVID-19 Pills Be Available In Illinois?

Pills from Merck and Pfizer, which limit the severity of coronavirus illnesses, are expected to clear the FDA by the end of the year.

Chicago's Top Doctor Breaks Down Latest COVID Numbers As Positivity Rates Climb

More than 900 new cases are now diagnosed daily on average — but hospitalizations aren't as high.

1st Omicron COVID-19 Case Confirmed In Illinois

The Chicago resident is fully vaccinated and has received a booster, and does not require hospitalization.

15 Illinois Hospitals Among Best To Have A Baby

U.S. News & World Report this week released its first list of the best U.S. hospitals for maternity. See which IL hospitals are on the list.

Listeria Fears Prompt Ham, Pepperoni Recall In Illinois

The fully cooked ham and pepperoni products were produced in Michigan and shipped nationwide, including to Illinois.

Cook County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Cook County.