COVID-19 UK Variant Cases Up 31% In Illinois In One Week; Still Stopped By VaccineA new facility in Chicago is doing more and better tracking of the COVID-19 variants in Illinois, but experts say it is just more potent -- easier to spread -- but luckily still stopped by vaccine.
COVID-19 In Illinois: More Than 3 Million Residents Fully Vaccinated, But Cases And Hospitalizations Still Up Significantly Over Past MonthThe Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,028,415 people in Illinois have been fully vaccinated as of Tuesday night, accounting for 23.77% of the population.
Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Teachers Union Continue Negotiations Regarding COVID SafetyCPS high school students are due back in the classroom on Monday morning.
Missing Your Friends, But Tired Of Video Chat? How One Group Of Pals Is Beating Zoom FatigueZoom fatigue. It's the drain many of us feel from video call after video call, but not the people you're about to meet. CBS 2 Morning Insider Lauren Victory takes us inside their cheery chats.
Johnson & Johnson Pause Impacting Vaccination Sites Across IllinoisAn emergency meeting Wednesday will discuss whether it's safe to continue giving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, after it was linked to blood clots and paused by the CDC.
CPS, CTU Still In Talks Over Teachers' COVID Safety ConcernsIf the two sides can't reach an agreement, teachers said they will stay home starting Wednesday.
IHSA Board Rules That Masks Will No Longer Be Required For Illinois Student Athletes In Low-Risk SportsA big change in COVID-19 mitigation policy has been issued for high school athletes in Illinois.
6 Members Of Cubs' Traveling Party Now On COVID-Related List; Manager David Ross Says Coaches Driver And Young Were Vaccinated, But Not FullySix members of the Cubs’ traveling party are now on baseball's COVID-related list, and the Cubs clubhouse is on full alert.
Cubs Pitcher Kyle Hendricks Scratched From Starting Lineup On Tuesday, Said He Wasn't Feeling WellWith the team facing a COVID-19 scare, Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday night after the right-hander indicated he wasn't feeling well.
UChicago Medicine's Dr. Emily Landon Has Message For Those Who Might Be Worried After Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Is 'Paused'Dr. Emily Landon, an infectious disease specialist from UChicago Medicine, joined CBS 2’s Brad Edwards Tuesday evening to explain what she would tell people who have doubts because of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause.
More Than 1,000 COVID Vaccination Appointments Canceled In Aurora As Officials Pause Use Of Johnson & Johnson VaccineAurora city officials said the 1,000 appointments scheduled for Tuesday can be rescheduled for an upcoming clinic where the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines will be used.
City Pausing Vaccination Program For Homebound Seniors, And Other Clinics That Rely On Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Amid Federal Review Of Blood Clots"I expect not just in the city but across the country, we'll see some drop in the rate of vaccinations as a result of this," Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said Tuesday,
Member Of Illinois House Speaker Welch's Staff Tests Positive For COVID-19 In SpringfieldA member of Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch's staff tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, as lawmakers and their staffs returned to Springfield after their two-week spring break.
City Council Committee Backs Plan To Protect Chicago Workers Who Take Time Off To Get COVID-19 Vaccine“This ordinance will ensure that no worker has to choose between keeping their job and getting the COVID-19 vaccine,” Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Commissioner Rosa Escareno said.