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Illinois officials announced Friday new “college vaccination days” to encourage students at universities across the state to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Cook County Health department announced it will release approximately 10,000 first-dose COVID-19 vaccination appointments on Friday. According to a press release, the appointments will be made available to the public at 12 p.m. on Friday. County vaccinations will be by appointment only. Appointments can be made at vaccine.cookcountyil.gov or by calling (833) 308-1988 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday...

The Chicago Cubs are concerned about a possible COVID-19 outbreak after two coaches tested positive for the virus and three relievers were placed on the COVID-19-related injured list.

Less than half an hour before his scheduled start against the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks has been scratched from the team’s lineup after reportedly “not feeling well” prior to the contest. The team made the announcement on social media just 25 minutes before the game was scheduled to start at 6:40 p.m.: “Kyle Hendricks is not feeling…

While the Chicago Riverwalk has opened ahead of summer, COVID-19 cases have started hitting levels we haven’t seen in more than three months. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

Cook County health officials warned Wednesday that if the current trend of rising coronavirus metrics continues, the county “will not hesitate to tighten restrictions.”

Cook County health officials warned Wednesday that COVID metrics in suburban communities are going in the wrong direction, but in seven particular communities, the numbers are rising at alarming rates.

A new “double mutation” variant of the coronavirus that was discovered in California and is believed to be the first of its kind in the United States could already be in Illinois, Cook County health officials said Wednesday.

As COVID-19 metrics continue to increase throughout the region, Cook County health officials warned Wednesday that the area could see a tightening of restrictions if certain numbers are reached.

Cook County health officials warned Wednesday that if the current trend of rising coronavirus metrics continues, the county “will not hesitate to tighten restrictions.” NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

Cook County health officials will give an update Wednesday on whether or not COVID restrictions will be tightened as the county sees coronavirus metrics rise.

Chicago’s top doctor said Thursday that the average number of new COVID-19 cases in the city is rising, giving some insight into what officials believe is driving the spread as she noted that current increases are different from previous surges in some aspects .

The average number of new COVID-19 cases diagnosed each day in Chicago was up 45% this week from the previous week, data shows, as the city’s top doctor warned Thursday that the metrics were “heading the wrong way.”

Despite a stern warning about large gatherings in Chicago, thousands of fans were allowed in the stands for the Cubs home opener. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter takes a look at the new precautions.

Chicago’s recent case count is slowly rising, making health officials nervous as the holiday weekend approaches and ahead of a possible vaccine supply delay. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday pointed to young adults in four specific neighborhoods as driving the city’s “troubling” increase in coronavirus cases.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday pointed to young adults in four specific neighborhoods as driving the city’s “troubling” increase in coronavirus cases. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.

Chicago’s famous Manny’s Deli is giving out 1,000 free sandwiches on Tuesday to customers wearing a face mask.

A look back at the top news headlines for this week in news with Chris Hush.

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady discusses a recent increase in coronavirus cases in Chicago, as well as several outbreaks linked to sporting events in the city.