COVID-19 vaccine mandate upheld for Chicago police; FOP president calls on officers to ‘hold the line’ but concedes they’re now ‘forced’ to get shots The Chicago police union bitterly fought the COVID vaccine mandate. February 23, 2022
Masks are staying in Chicago Public Schools, but some parents clamor for ‘COVID-19 off-ramp’; Catholic schools drop rule“We don’t know what this pandemic is going to do next," teachers union President Jesse Sharkey said. February 23, 2022
Chicago travel advisory for unvaccinated residents doesn’t contain all of US for 1st time since early 2022Maryland was taken off the list of states from which unvaccinated travelers are urged to take extra COVID-19 precautions. February 23, 2022
Judge ordered to reconsider United Airlines employees’ bid to put vaccine policy on holdAn appeals court disagreed with a lower court’s denial of the employees’ request, marking the latest step in a battle over United’s vaccine mandate. February 17, 2022
Vaccination during pregnancy helps protect babies from COVID-19, according to CDC study The babies of mothers vaccinated during pregnancy had a 61% reduced risk of being hospitalized because of the virus, a study shows. February 17, 2022
Kane County Board members say it may be time to close mass vaccination site as COVID-19 cases decrease As the number of COVID-19 cases decreases, some Kane County Board members say it may be time to close the mass vaccination site in Batavia that is currently set to operate through May. February 16, 2022
Chicago’s top doctor hints the city mask mandate could end when the state drops its rule on Feb. 28 A decision is expected next week on whether the mandate will lift this month, Dr. Allison Arwady said. February 15, 2022
Two CPS parents in school mask lawsuit say their kids were told to wear masks or leave Mount Greenwood school, want district held in contempt of courtThe Illinois school mask war is ongoing, with "strong feelings on both sides," one official said. February 14, 2022
Chicago White Sox employees — including minor-league players — will be required to be up to date on their COVID-19 boosters The Chicago White Sox are requiring all employees to be up to date on their COVID-19 boosters, a mandate that “extends to our minor-league players as well,” the team said in a statement. The mandate does not include major-league players. February 12, 2022
‘The harder they push, the harder I’ve dug in’: The threat of getting fired still hasn’t persuaded some to get COVID-19 vaccine. How are resisters affecting the pandemic?Polling by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that since the vaccines became widely available, about 15% of adults have said they will “definitely not” get one. February 11, 2022
Illinois school mask mandate lawsuit: What you need to know about a judge’s ruling that upended school COVID-19 rulesThe school mask mandate has been called into question in Illinois. Here are some answers. February 08, 2022
Nini’s Deli – embattled for allegedly homophobic, anti-Black Lives Matters messaging – has been cited for violating the city’s vaccine mandateNini’s Deli previously under fire for the owners' proclaimed stance on social issues, now faces citations for allegedly violating Chicago’s vaccine mandate. February 03, 2022
They knocked on strangers’ doors and persuaded naysayers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Here are their tips.Don't shame and don't judge, members of the COVID Community Response Corps say. February 03, 2022
Chicago Public Schools sees jump in students registered for COVID-19 testing as cases drop off from omicron peaksCPS is also now advising staff members to get boosters by March 1. February 02, 2022
Is a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on the way for Chicago Public Schools students? ‘We need to keep talking about this,’ Board of Ed member says The comments come as six CPS schools pivot to remote learning. January 26, 2022
Chicago Public Schools nearing COVID-19 testing goal, CEO says, after slow start to in-school screening programAbout half of CPS students 12 and older are vaccinated, officials said. January 25, 2022
Chicago Public Schools defends change in the way it reports COVID-19 cases online after aldermen demand answersCPS came under fire after quietly changing how it presents COVID-19 data on its public dashboard. January 24, 2022
Groups promote freedom versus protecting others in opposing rallies over vaccine mandates in Highland ParkMore than 250 demonstrators gathered in Port Clinton Square saying people should be free to choose whether to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or wear masks as a preventive measure. January 23, 2022
Chicago Public Schools to shorten quarantine time for students and staff as city passes omicron peakA record 15,400 students were in quarantine Wednesday, CPS reported. January 20, 2022
Oak Lawn High School Board member Robert Cruz removed from office, vows lawsuitOak Lawn High School District 229 Board member Robert Cruz argued the only legitimate reason to remove a school board member is if they’re guilty of a felony. January 13, 2022