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Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Children?

More than 5 million children ages 5 to 11 have gotten a first dose since early November, and government safety monitoring has not uncovered any surprise problems. 

1 in 5 Parents Admit Their Stress Level Ruins the Holidays for Their Children, According to a New Poll

The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful.

Reindeer Once Roamed Illinois. 10 Fun Facts About the Holidays’ Hoofed Heroes

For an animal immortalized in literature, song and film, the reindeer has done a remarkable job of, pardon the pun, flying under the radar.

Bears, Officially Out of Playoff Contention, Prepare to Face Seahawks

Chicago fell to the Minnesota Vikings 17-9 on Monday Night Football, the team’s third straight loss.

US Sets Shorter COVID-19 Isolation Rules for Health Workers

Worried that a new COVID-19 wave could overwhelm understaffed U.S. hospitals, federal officials on Thursday loosened rules that call on health care workers to stay out of work for 10 days if they test positive.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Block Release of Jan. 6 Records

Former President Donald Trump turned to the Supreme Court on Thursday in a last-ditch effort to keep documents away from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol led by his supporters.

NASA’ s James Webb Space Telescope Rolls Out for Christmas Launch

The highly anticipated launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has been delayed multiple times.

Illinois Sets New Single-Day Record of COVID-19 Cases

On the eve of Christmas Eve, state health officials reported nearly 19,000 new and probable cases of COVID-19 in a 24-hour period, breaking the record for highest single-day case count set just Wednesday.

US Adds Merck Pill as 2nd Easy-to-Use Drug Against COVID-19

The Food and Drug Administration announcement on Merck’s molnupiravir comes one day after the agency cleared a competing drug from Pfizer. 

December 23, 2021 - Full Show

The holidays can be tough to handle. Advice from mental health professionals. Previewing the Bears Seahawks matchup. And a Mexican Catholic tradition celebrated in Buena Park.

How to Deal With Grief, Stress During The Holidays

Holiday music, decorations and commercials say it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of year. But not everyone experiences the holidays as merry and bright.

High Court to Hold Special Session on Vaccine Requirements

The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to weigh challenges to two Biden administration policies covering vaccine requirements for millions of workers, policies that affect large employers and health care workers.

Suburban Cook County to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Citing rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, suburban Cook County officials announced Thursday patrons age 5 and up entering restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theaters, among other venues, will need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 starting Jan. 3.

How Long Should You Isolate If You’re Fully Vaccinated But Have COVID-19? There is Some Debate

This debate comes as COVID-19 cases rise across the United States. As of Tuesday, the nation is averaging 139,764 new cases each day, according to data from Johns Hopkins University – up 16% from a week ago.

Spotlight Politics: Chicago Issues Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Amid Surge

A look at the political and economic ramifications of the COVID-19 surge. Our politics team and guest reporters weigh in on that and more.