Should CDC cut the 5-day COVID isolation guidelines? Experts weigh in.
The CDC is reportedly weighing a revision to COVID-19 guidance which could allow people who test positive to return to work sooner.
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The CDC is reportedly weighing a revision to COVID-19 guidance which could allow people who test positive to return to work sooner.
The CDC is expected to ease its COVID-19 guidance this spring. Among the updates: no longer needing to isolate if you are fever free for 24 hours with mild or improving symptoms.
Starting next school year, parents must pay the district $75. That's down almost $100 from the old fee. District leaders said that money will be used to offset the cost of books and other supplies.
The focus was on improving patient care and advancing research.
For the first time, the disease known as Long COVID was addressed on Capitol Hill. Led by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee heard testimonies from Long COVID patients as well as experts studying the disease. Their focus was on improving patient care and advancing research. Clinical epidemiologist Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly joined the CBS 2 stream to break down his testimony as well as the next steps he hopes to see in the fight against Long COVID.
As of Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health had the state under a moderate level of activity when it comes to respiratory illness.
We are now on the tail end of respiratory viral infection season, but doctors say we are not yet in the clear. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The new JN.1 variant is to blame for the latest spike.
COVID-19, the flu, and RSV are all hitting hard. In particular as COVID cases gradually increase, health leaders are reminding people to take the necessary precautions in protecting themselves. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Rush is also adjusting visiting hours and the number of visitors permitted.
The health system is again requiring masks amid a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Doctors say symptoms for this variant are similar to previous strains and the best protection is to get vaccinated, test yourself before large family gatherings and if you feel sick, stay home.
In the last four weeks, hospitalizations are skyrocketing for the flu, RSV and COVID-19.
Haggerty allegedly stole while he was free on court-ordered release as a different federal fraud case against him was pending.
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved -- matching Israel's uptake and speed.
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Janine Morabito has been waiting 21 months to be reimbursed for $6.8 million in claims the feds had said most likely would be paid within 30 days.
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
The spike is just one of the reasons the feds are now making free COVID tests available again.
Dr. Michael Hoffman is the Lead Physician with Cook County Health COVID-19 Units. He discusses the COVID cases on the rise in the Chicago area.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering said the innovation could provide "unprecedented insight into biological processes."
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
A woman in the northwest suburbs offers her services as a gardening coach, helping others unearth their outdoor growing game and find some peace of mind in their own backyards.
With no state learning program in place, and no money set aside for one, the Illinois Climate Education hub is made possible through a nonprofit.
People in Chicago continue to brace for the potential deployment of the National Guard on city streets, after President Trump on Tuesday repeated his threat to send in troops to fight crime.
President Trump suggested he's planning to send National Guard troops to Chicago, in what could be the latest salvo in his controversial push to use federal forces to address crime.
President Trump announced the move from the Oval Office on Tuesday.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled in favor of California Gov. Gavin Newsom in his challenge to President Trump's deployment of troops to Los Angeles.
The Reeds are concerned that with the Chicago office of a unit within the U.S. Department of Education having closed, an incident involving their special-needs son will not get the attention it needs.
When Congress decided this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, it left some 330 PBS and 246 NPR stations to figure out what that means.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.
People in Chicago continue to brace for the potential deployment of the National Guard on city streets, after President Trump on Tuesday repeated his threat to send in troops to fight crime. Victor Jacobo reports.
Late Tuesday afternoon, an ambulance came and took Nina Kraus away on a stretcher after she was found in Evanston. Her family said she was alive and was going to the hospital. Noel Brennan reports.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday said the Trump administration has begun preparations to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, including members of the Texas National Guard. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025.
Rush University Medical Center, the University of Chicago Medicine, and Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center announced a groundbreaking new partnership to unite for a breast cancer cure.
The governor said the White House "has already begun staging the Texas National Guard for deployment in Illinois."
Late Tuesday afternoon, an ambulance came and took Kraus away on a stretcher. Her family said she was alive and was going to the hospital.
Researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering said the innovation could provide "unprecedented insight into biological processes."
With no state learning program in place, and no money set aside for one, the Illinois Climate Education hub is made possible through a nonprofit.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Colson Montgomery and Chase Meidroth homered and Brooks Baldwin and Mike Tauchman hit consecutive run-scoring doubles as the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5.
Ian Happ had three hits for the Cubs, including his 19th homer. Dansby Swanson drove in two runs, and Matt Shaw had a run-scoring double.
Santana joined the Cubs on Monday after signing a one-year contract.
Ian Happ hit his 18th homer of the season for the Cubs, a tying three-run shot off reliever Luis Peralta in the eighth.
Sosa drove a 1-2 sinker from Tim Hill over the wall in center field for his 18th homer, extending his career high.
One of the seven people who lost their lives to gun violence in Chicago this Labor Day weekend had become a community fixture in the Pilsen neighborhood.
A man broke into three homes between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, forcing his way through the back door and kitchen window.
In each incident, the robbers targeted lone victims on park property, and ripped away the gold chains or necklaces, police said.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
Kyiv said Russia was linked to the weekend assassination of Andriy Parubiy after the arrest of a suspect alleged to have carried out the shooting.
