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"No evidence" new COVID variant causes more severe disease, CDC says
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
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The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
The hearing on COVID-19 marked Dr. Anthony Fauci's first public appearance on Capitol Hill since leaving government in 2022.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Studies show that even when the virus is mild and exclusively confined to the lungs, it can still provoke inflammation in the brain and impair brain cells' ability to regenerate.
The focus was on improving patient care and advancing research.
Reformulated vaccine is already available at some pharmacies and will be more widely accessible starting next week.
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the nation's heart health, but how profound is only starting to emerge.
County leaders announced the 2023 Source Grant of $40 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan.
Less than a month from leaving office as Chicago mayor, Lori Lightfoot has a new role. Lightfoot will teach as a Menschel Senior Leadership Fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She will teach a course titled "Health Policy, and Leadership," according to the school.
Researchers are now looking for biomarkers in the blood of long COVID patients to see if there's a way to better identify them so they can provide more precision treatment.
On the same day everything shut down in Illinois, the world opened up for Nissi and Nalea Young.
"We're going to work with the next mayor in the city of Chicago to help us."
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Former Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said tennis, yoga, prayer, and family dinners grounded her through the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. She talked with CBS 2's Chris Tye
Emergency funds households received because of the COVID-19 pandemic are ending.
According to a statement, the public health agency's director is up to date with her vaccines.
Every cake, from the frosting to the cherries on top, is made to be admired and even related to, but not eaten.
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A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
Chicago led 42-21 at the midway point of the second quarter and held the advantage until Megan Gustafson made a 3-pointer from the corner with 8:16 remaining in the fourth to give the Aces their first lead of the game at 72-71.
The National Weather Service on Tuesday was investigating 29 potential tornado tracks. So far, 17 tornadoes have been confirmed.
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night—including an ordinance that board members say would cap spending by the supervisor.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Meanwhile in Milwaukee Tuesday, at a breakfast for the Illinois RNC delegates, CBS News Chicago asked leaders about the somewhat significant divide between Vance and Trump.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Artist Anna Lasbury said she's never made a real cake but can make a fake one.
It's been a busy and eventful week at the Republican National Convention, where everyone is talking about former President Trump's running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance. On Wednesday, the Biden-Harris campaign released a new video bashing Vance, just hours before he’s set to take the stage at the RNC.
Thousand of people in the Chicago area are still without power Wednesday after powerful and dangerous storms that hit the area both Sunday and Monday nights.
Police officers brought in from Columbus, Ohio to help with security at the Republican National Convention shot and killed a man holding a knife outside the convention center on Tuesday.
Thai police believe one of those victims poisoned the others over a bad investment.
The National Weather Service on Tuesday was investigating 29 potential tornado tracks. So far, 17 tornadoes have been confirmed.
traffic is now being forced off at Old Orchard Road.
For Monday night, 11 individual tornadoes have been confirmed so far.
Every cake, from the frosting to the cherries on top, is made to be admired and even related to, but not eaten.
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Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Chicago led 42-21 at the midway point of the second quarter and held the advantage until Megan Gustafson made a 3-pointer from the corner with 8:16 remaining in the fourth to give the Aces their first lead of the game at 72-71.
Williams was the No. 1 overall pick in last April's draft as Odunze was picked No. 9 overall to add to a revamped offense.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The QB wasted no time showing off his arm as he literally passed his Caleb Cares Hero awards to recipients, or receivers, in the crowd.
The White Sox also drafted Caleb Bonemer, a shortstop out of Okemos High School in Michigan, with the 43rd pick in the second round.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
Former President Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.