CDPH has COVID-related grants cut as $125 million in federal funding pulled
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
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According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
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.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
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.
The woman charged with murder in the shooting death of a 28-year-old man in Lincoln Park last week called 911 to try to throw police off her trail, prosecutors said.
According to Metra, the pedestrian was hit just before 1 p.m. by a #627 train, which caused a stoppage near Clybourn.
Chicago farmers markets are starting to open, with the vast majority set to start in May, bringing farm-fresh produce to communities across the city.
James Robinson and Angel Contreras, both 21, are facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, robbery, and vehicular hijacking.
Charles K. Green, 44, was charged Friday with two felony counts of murder and one felony count of aggravated arson causing bodily harm.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest in an X post that has been deleted.
Sen. Durbin spoke from his home in the state capital of Springfield, where he announced his first senate run back in 1995.
Before being elected to the U.S. Senate, Durbin served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives — winning his first election to Congress in 1982.
The state of Illinois is considering cutting business ties with El Salvador in response to how that country is working with the Trump administration to hold deported migrants in prison.
The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Trump has been subject to his "whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority."
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Officials said the case is the only case in Illinois of which they are aware at this time.
The program involves a new text and chat support line — aimed at helping younger people who prefer digital communication.
Amanda Nelson is carrying a child who is not genetically hers for people she didn't know.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones, and Kygo are among this year's performances in Highland Park from June 6 to Aug. 31.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
The strikes happened overnight in the capital of Kyiv and southeastern Ukraine.
An Alabama man battling cancer went viral after he was attacked by a bobcat while hunting turkeys.
Two days after Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer was killed in a fire on the West Side, a man has been charged with murder and arson, accused of setting the fire that led to Meyer's death.
Police said Iryna Kalach was identified as the person who, on Jan. 24, just before 9 a.m., was driving a 2022 red four-door Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross when she hit the 66-year-old woman who was in the crosswalk.
A new study warns the United States may face endemic measles if vaccination rates don't rise.
The woman charged with murder in the shooting death of a 28-year-old man in Lincoln Park last week called 911 to try to throw police off her trail, prosecutors said.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks of bets last year and traveled as far as Iowa to place them. But when it came time to pay, casinos refused.
A man has been charged in the death of veteran Chicago firefighter Capt. David Meyer Wednesday.
According to Metra, the pedestrian was hit just before 1 p.m. by a #627 train, which caused a stoppage near Clybourn.
Chicago farmers markets are starting to open, with the vast majority set to start in May, bringing farm-fresh produce to communities across the city.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
The botched raid on the innocent Mendez family in November 2017 sparked CBS News Chicago's yearslong investigation into Chicago Police officers raiding the wrong homes.
Making the Chicago River a healthy, biodiverse and climate resilient lifeline through the city is the focus of many groups and city officials working with new standards, permits, and an eye on climate change.
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police back in November 2017. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Loveland leaves Michigan as their all-time single-season leader at tight end in receptions.
The Chicago Bears chose Colston Loveland, a tight end from Michigan with the 10th overall pick. Who else will they choose in the NFL Draft?
Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas homered as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in a game that was shortened to seven innings because of rain.
Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach homered help the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Wednesday night.
George Santos was sentenced to more than seven years in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges Friday in New York.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
Paul Bocska, 58, was found guilty of four counts of criminal sexual assault and 12 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
A woman has been charged with murder in a Lincoln Park shooting that left a 28-year-old man dead.
Authorities said Nicholas Novak fired a shotgun at police at the end of a chase from Plano to Aurora, after already having shot and killed his father.
