Navy Pier New Year's Eve Parties To Require Masks, Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative COVID Test Result
With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing in Chicago, Navy Pier is putting precautions in place for its New Year's Eve celebration this week.
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With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing in Chicago, Navy Pier is putting precautions in place for its New Year's Eve celebration this week.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Merck's drug for adults with early symptoms of COVID-19 who face the highest risks of hospitalization, including older people and those with conditions like obesity and heart disease.
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois) announced Wednesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19.
The exploding number of COVID-19 cases is causing rising uncertainty heading to the holiday weekend, while new rules in Chicago will soon require people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination nearly everywhere.
The Omicron variant surge is driving a new rush for COVID-19 testing.
The Goodman Theatre has suspended performances of "A Christmas Carol" through Friday after a reported COVID-19 exposure within the theatre company and increased COVID-19 transmission overall.
With the omicron variant fueling a rapid spike in COVID-19 cases, the University of Illinois at Chicago and undergrads at the U of I at Champaign-Urbana will both start their spring semester with two weeks of remote learning.
The University of Chicago announced Monday that it will be requiring all students and employees to receive a COVID-19 booster shot once they are eligible.
The Chicago Department of Public Health is now offering COVID-19 booster shots for all Chicagoans 16 and older, and advises that now is the time to get a vaccine and booster with the holidays coming this week.
With COVID-19 surging across the state, health officials are not only encouraging booster shots – but also trying to make it easier to get one.
A Cook County COVID-19 vaccination event in south suburban Dixmoor Sunday also involved a holiday gift giveaway.
The remaining run of "Pretty Woman: The Musical" at the CIBC Theatre downtown has been canceled because of breakthrough COVID-19 cases among the cast and crew.
There were major developments Friday when it comes to abortion rights in Illinois - including a federal green light to access abortion pills by mail.
COVID-19 cases in Illinois have surged to the highest daily total in more than a year, and it is putting a serious strain on hospitals.
A Northwestern-DePaul basketball game scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to COVID-19 cases among the DePaul Blue Demons men's team.
A federal judge last week approved a request to remove the fence put up outside the ICE facility.
After a federal appeals court this past weekend blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, Gov. JB Pritzker was asked what would happen if President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act.
Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Miami Police told CBS News Miami that the person was ejected from the venue, but it remains unclear whether they were arrested or will be facing any charges.
Bob Wilson, a veteran of the Chicago stage who could channel the comedic, the surreal, the absurd, and the melancholy, passed away this week.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
As part of Crocs' month-long celebration “Croctober,” they're releasing a fan-inspired creation.
It started with this ceremony near State and Wacker, then headed down State Street to Van Buren.
For a woman battling breast cancer, a little bit of comfort can go a long way. A group of women in Mount Prospect in Chicago's northwest suburbs are doing their part to help patients – one pillow at a time.
The Regional Transportation Authority has mandated Metra, Pace, and CTA all implement a fare increase of at least 10% in 2026 to address major budget shortfalls while it still seeks solutions from state lawmakers.
Mostly cloudy skies remain tonight as a few areas of patchy fog develop. Tuesday looks mainly dry until we get to the overnight period.
After a federal appeals court this past weekend blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, Gov. JB Pritzker was asked what would happen if President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act.
A car crashed into the American Science & Surplus store Monday afternoon in Geneva in Chicago's far western suburbs.
Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins is demanding accountability after he said ICE agents detained U.S. citizens using excessive force at Concordia Cemetery last week.
The CTA announced its planned 2026 fare and pass price hikes for the 2026 fiscal year.
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson said she decided on the restriction after protests Saturday night "degenerated into chaos."
Almost four years after a Chicago Public Schools teacher was shot and killed by her Illinois State Police trooper husband, help might be coming to domestic violence survivors in Chicago.
There's a new mission in Chicago to make weddings and events better for the climate and environment through the Green Wedding Alliance.
The blighted shell of an 1885 three-flat on Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has stood vacant for four years, angering neighbors and causing problems.
Residents were left confused after the Chicago Department of Transportation decided to install chicanes, or bump-outs, in Jefferson Park.
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
The wait is almost over to see Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels duke it out for the second time in their NFL careers.
Connor Bedard and Sam Rinzel scored for the 'Hawks, and Spencer Knight made 25 saves.
After two back-to-back wins at Wrigley, the Cubs' season comes to an end in Milwaukee as the Brewers take Game 5 3-1.
Illinois (5-2, 2-2) scored two TDs in the second half, doubling the number of touchdowns given up by Ohio State this season.
Banana Ball is coming to Chicago in 2026. The Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters will face off in a series of three games at Wrigley Field the last weekend of July 2026.
Burglars stole an ATM from a store in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Monday morning.
The victims ranged in age from 13 to 35, according to Chicago police.
Following the shooting, all northbound lanes were closed, and traffic was diverted off at 159th Street.
A Georgia superintendent is facing an indictment connected to his work with his former school district, officials say.
On Wednesday morning, a girl was walking to school near 16th Street and Homan Avenue, when she saw a man driving alone in a gray vehicle, police said.
