COVID vaccine

Target joined a growing number of stores updating mask policies in wake of the newest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surrounding fully vaccinated people.

Looking to score free tickets to Six Flags? A new incentive from Gov. J.B. Pritzker will give passes to Illinois residents who get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Can you drink alcohol after getting the coronavirus vaccine?

On Friday, the City of Chicago enters its Bridge Phase which means expanded vaccine exemptions and allowing capacity limitations to increase for businesses with fully vaccinated guests. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen reports.

Illinois officials have announced new incentives to encourage residents to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced a new incentive to encourage Illinois residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19: free tickets to Six Flags.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has signed off on use of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for children ages 12 to 15, clearing the way for shots to begin Thursday.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday is set to announce a new incentive to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Illinois middle and high schools could see an increase in COVID-19 testing following a multimillion dollar investment from the state, officials announced Wednesday.

As vaccinations continue across the U.S. and as children as young as 12 become eligible, what should you know about the COVID vaccines authorized for emergency use in the U.S.?

Northwestern University became the latest Chicago area school to require students to receive the coronavirus vaccine before the start of the fall 2021 semester, the school announced Wednesday.

A new bill in the Illinois House would let bars and restaurants give out a free alcoholic drink to customers who have gotten vaccinated against COVID-19.

Currently in Phase 4 of its reopening plan, Illinois is preparing to enter the Bridge Phase at the end of this week, marking the start of a transitional period before the final Phase 5. So what does this all mean?

Here are the top headlines you need to know as you start your day on May 12, 2021.

An immunocompromised teenage boy from the Chicago suburbs is eager to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and see a return to normalcy. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.

Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 12 to 15 Monday, parents are searching for when and where they can get doses for their children in the Chicago area.

Chicago’s COVID-19 vaccination sites will open to children ages 12 to 15 beginning Thursday, with the option to book appointments now, the city has announced.

Chicago’s COVID-19 vaccination sites will open to children ages 12 to 15 beginning Thursday, with the option to book appointments now, the city has announced.

With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorizing emergency use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 12 to 15 and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expected to recommend the shots for young teens, vaccinations could begin later this week.

As word circulates around whether or not an a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot will be necessary in coming months, Chicago’s top doctor said she could see an additional dose being required by fall.