Chicago Coronavirus

Chicago’s top doctor is scheduled to give an update on the city’s COVID-19 response Tuesday, expected to detail the latest metrics, unveil new vaccine incentives and announce an expansion of the in-home vaccination program.

Chicago updated its travel advisory Tuesday, adding nine additional states to the list recommending that anyone entering the city from those areas test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine upon arrival.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says that the Lollapalooza music festival will go forward as planned this weekend, despite the protests of some medical experts, including a prominent infectious disease specialist from Chicago.

Chicago is set to update its travel advisory Tuesday, detailing which states will be on the list advising anyone entering the city from those areas to test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine upon arrival.

A prominent Chicago infectious diseases expert is warning that “lots of people” will contract COVID-19 at Lollapalooza this weekend, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot dismissed criticisms as coming from “critics on the sidelines,” and says that her health team says it is safe to proceed with the festival. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the latest.

Revealing city and state officials haven’t asked for her advice in recent weeks, Dr. Emily Landon, widely regarded as one of Chicago’s top coronavirus experts, bluntly stated Lollapalooza – the city’s largest music festival – should likely be canceled, citing a rise in COVID-19 cases fueled by the Delta variant.

Creating, using and selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards are considered illegal activities, the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Chicago warned ahead of Lollapalooza, one of the city’s biggest summer events.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that he plans to attend Lollapalooza, Chicago’s largest music festival, next weekend, saying it is “safe” for those vaccinated against COVID-19.

Amidst the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Chicago, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday said he’ll attend Lollapalooza with his wife and some friends. The four-day music festival is set to return next weekend with new health protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Tuesday that stricter mitigations could return for areas seeing a rise in COVID cases.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Tuesday that stricter mitigations could return for areas seeing a rise in COVID cases.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she was “sounding the alarm” Tuesday due to a recent uptick in coronavirus cases across the city.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot discusses the city’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Governor J.B. Pritzker sits down with NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern as he announce re-election bid for 2022.

Chicago updated its travel advisory Tuesday, adding three more states – for a total of five states and one territory – back to the list advising anyone entering the city from those areas to test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine upon arrival.

Several new COVID-19 vaccination spots are popping up across Chicago this week, as cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the city’s top doctor will give an update on COVID-19 Tuesday.

Coronavirus cases are on the rise across all 50 states, with health officials in Chicago looking to vaccinate more residents. Jen DeSalvo reports.

Several new COVID-19 vaccination spots are popping up across Chicago starting this weekend, as cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again.

Several new COVID-19 vaccination spots are popping up across Chicago starting this weekend, as cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again.