Local COVID-19 Archives

Illinois Service Workers Face Increased Harassment, Abuse and Subminimum Wages During the Pandemic.

Danielle Sanders - December 29, 2020

Illinois Service Workers are struggling with harassment, abuse, and subminimum wages. One Fair Wage published a report outlining abuse, harassment, and public health concerns...

Convalescent Plasma Trials Aid in COVID-19 Defense.

Shera Strange, Contributing Writer - December 18, 2020

In addition to the COVID-19 vaccine, Convalescent Plasma may also be an added defense to fight against the virus. Funded by the Department of...

Essential Workers Weigh-In on the COVID-19 Vaccine

Kimberly Durden, Contributing Writer - December 11, 2020

Day after day, breaking news alerts from newscasts and online news resources highlight the distressing percentages of COVID-19 cases and deaths in America and...

Mayor Lightfoot Announces Plans to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine

Site Editor - December 9, 2020

Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced distribution plans for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available with a commitment...

ABC 7 Chicago hosts Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Vaccine and Concerns

Site Editor - December 9, 2020

ABC 7 will present a virtual town hall examining the latest developments in the Covid-19 vaccine, the plan for distribution to high risk communities...

Nigerian Doctor, Onyema Ogbuagbu, Helped Develop COVID-19 Vaccine

Danielle Sanders - December 2, 2020

Dr. Onyema Ogbuagbu is a member of the team that helped develop the COVID-19 vaccine for Pfizer. Dr. Onyema Ogbuagbu is an Infectious Disease...

The Pandemic Highlights Food Insecurity

Kimberly Durden, Contributing Writer - November 24, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights food insecurity in communities of color. As a result of the pandemic, there is an increase in hunger in Cook...

WBDC Offers Virtual Summit for Childcare Providers on How to Pivot in a Pandemic

Racquel Coral, Contributing Writer - November 13, 2020

The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) will be holding its Annual Children's Educational Summit on Saturday, November 14, 2020. With a theme of Powering...

5 rules to get parents up on online courses, virtual learning 101 for parents

Roz Edward - November 2, 2020

5 rules to get you on online with nyour kids courses, virtual learning 101 for parents By Roz Edward While the focus of virtual learning during...

I Caught COVID-19 (Coronavirus) at Work

Theresa Horton, Contributing Writer - October 30, 2020

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, front line medical workers have been at an increased risk of contracting the coronavirus. However, medical workers...