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Health experts are bracing for the potential of a post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge. But what might that look like – and when could we see the first signs of it?

Health officials announced Monday the opening of new coronavirus testing sites in Northern Illinois for no cost.

As airports and travel hubs fill up with Thanksgiving travelers despite warnings from health officials in the state and country, experts are bracing for the potential of a post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge.

For weeks, the Illinois Department of Public Health has echoed Thanksgiving coronavirus guidance heard around the country from health care professionals and public officials: Don’t travel and limit gatherings to those you already live with. With Thanksgiving now upon us, last-minute warnings aim to prevent Thanksgiving from becoming a “super-spreader” holiday that dangerously elevates hospitalizations and the number of...

According to the latest data from the Illinois Department of Public Health, nearly all Illinois regions have seen a drop in positivity rates for the coronavirus.

Getting a negative coronavirus test doesn’t mean it’s OK to gather for Thanksgiving, Illinois’ top doctor warned Thursday, one week before the holiday.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike shared a message to those who believe the coronavirus is no worse than the flu or is “just another cold.”

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike answers some questions on the COVID-19 vaccine progress, the case number surge in Illinois and how to have a safer Thanksgiving this year.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Thursday a “mandatory” stay-at-home order is possible “if things don’t take a turn in the coming days.”

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged residents to take extra precautions when celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday this year.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to speak Thursday for the first time since the state’s health department released new guidance urging residents to stay home and work from home unless necessary.

Illinois health officials on Wednesday issued a call to all companies to allow employees to work from home unless necessary as coronavirus metrics continue to surge across the state.

Illinois’ health department issued new guidance urging residents to stay home and only leave for “essential activities.”

Illinois’ health department issued new guidance Wednesday urging residents to stay home and only leave for “essential activities.” The guidance also addresses working from home and traveling.

Illinois’ health department issued new recommendations urging residents to stay home and work from home as much as possible. Here’s a full breakdown.

The Illinois Department of Public Health created several more free mobile testing sites throughout the Chicago area, officials announced Sunday.

As Illinois breaks coronavirus records Thursday, health officials across the state warned against travel and promoted safety precautions this Thanksgiving holiday.

Illinois health officials have set up COVID-19 testing sites across Chicago and surrounding areas to ensure constant data regarding the ongoing pandemic.

As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations increase in Chicago, the city’s top doctor warned against traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday next month.

During an Oct. 23 coronavirus update, IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike broke down in tears when revealing the state’s death toll due to the virus.