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Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
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Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
Five years ago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Medical Intensive Care Unit was in the process of being transformed into a COVID ICU.
Tuesday marks the milestone of five years since the World Health Organization labeled COVID-19 a pandemic. Sara Machi talked with some Northwestern Memorial Hospital health care workers who were there for it all.
A study published in January found women have a 31% higher risk of developing the condition than men. The risk was even higher 45% for women ages 40 to 54 who haven't been through menopause.
Believe it or not, the goal of the Doomsday Clock isn't to scare you. It's to make you take action.
In addition to norovirus, regular winter respiratory illnesses like RSV and flu are spiking, as is COVID-19.
The viral infections putting such on a strain on health systems that one hospital in the northwest suburbs had to stop accepting ambulances earlier this week. Sara Machi reports.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said cases of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are on the rise across the state.
Francesco Distefano, 28, has been charged with 11 counts of wire fraud, five counts of money laundering, and one count of knowingly making a false statement to a bank.
Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign created the NanoGripper, and used it to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
Franciscan Health infectious disease physician Dr. Erica Kaufman West said she is not at all surprised that COVID variants are still evolving.
Some may have put COVID in the rearview mirror, but new research shows the virus that causes the disease is still constantly evolving and is as unpredictable as ever. Sara Machi reports.
In the forthcoming book, "War," veteran journalist Bob Woodard cites an unnamed Trump aide as saying that there have been multiple phone calls between Trump and Putin, maybe as many as seven in the period since Trump left the white house in 2021.
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Researchers at Northwestern University who have studying the lasting effects of long COVID made a significant discovery that could lead to a potential treatment for thousands of patients.
It was a partial victory but Phil Kenny said his employer, the State of Illinois, owes him thousands of dollars in wages.
Phil Kenny appeared to have scored a partial victory, at least for now, in the saga CBS News Chicago first covered four years ago. Dana Kozlov reports.
Anyone who has not had a COVID-19 vaccination n two months or more should get the new updated vaccine right away, the city said.
Anyone who has not had a COVID-19 vaccination n two months or more should get the new updated vaccine right away, the city said.
Zishan Alvi admitted to billing the federal government $14 million for more than 85,000 COVID-19 tests that were never performed.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the Food and Drug Administration has ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024. Because of that, some are warned to double-check your insurance before getting the shot.
Dennis Haggerty admitted he embezzled the money from his Willowbrook-based company while already facing charges for swindling two hospitals.
Dr. Katrine Wallace, epidemiologist at the University of Illinois at Chicago, discusses the recent surge and when to get the new vaccine after having COVID-19.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The office of Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) promised to fix the flooding problem with a new pump, and now the waters have receded.
The Lynwood Village Board meeting was packed Tuesday night, and many in attendance said Curry deserves every penny of that salary.
Vaughn and his wife, Lexi, visited around 100 inpatient and outpatient families. They gave out some Sox gear as well.
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
The Lynwood Village Board meeting was packed Tuesday night, and many in attendance said Curry deserves every penny of that salary.
Next Tuesday, voters in Aurora, Illinois, will decide who will lead the state's second-largest city for the next four years.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday targeting Chicago law firm Jenner & Block. The firm also has an office in Washington, D.C.
"New Illinois" is a nonprofit educational group that wants Illinois residents to know about their right to pursue the creation of a new state.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
We're looking for Chicago's Top Dog, and we need your help. We took your nominations for the Chicago institution serving up the most delicious hot dogs, and arrived at our brackets!
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
The U.S. has seen the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, with the vast majority of cases confirmed from an outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Singleton is chief executive officer of the haircare line Thank God It's Natural, or simply TGIN. Irika Sargent has her story this Women's History Month.
The pier serves a fishing program for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
The Lynwood Village Board meeting was packed Tuesday night, and many in attendance said Curry deserves every penny of her salary. Asal Rezaei reports.
Divers at the Fox River in Elgin, Illinois, on Tuesday pulled out a car that belonged to Karen Schepers, who disappeared nearly 42 years ago. Sara Machi reports on the latest developments.
Schepers’ 1980 Toyota Celica was pulled from the Fox River in Elgin Tuesday, nearly 42 years after she was last seen.
The Lynwood Village Board meeting was packed Tuesday night, and many in attendance said Curry deserves every penny of that salary.
An attorney for the archdiocese said the conspiracy was discovered while investigating recent lawsuits — in what involved some intensive detective work.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The office of Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) promised to fix the flooding problem with a new pump, and now the waters have receded.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
Vaughn and his wife, Lexi, visited around 100 inpatient and outpatient families. They gave out some Sox gear as well.
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
Josh Giddey had 26 points and nine assists for the Bulls, who finished its season-long road trip 4-2.
ow much work is cut out for Head Coach Brad Underwood depends on what Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley decide to do.
Burglars targeted two restaurants where officers found broken glass and open cash registers.
There was no word on a condition or any suspects Monday night.
The circumstances of the shooting not immediately released.
Christopher Lepe, 19, was shot and killed by Aurora police early on the morning of Wednesday of last week.
A 15-year-old boy is charged with murder in the death of a 16-year-old girl on Chicago's West Side, police sources confirmed.
