Category: coronavirus

Pritzker signs executive order to strengthen vaccine access

by Ryan Voyles | Sep 12, 2025 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed an executive order he says will allow Illinoisans to access necessary vaccines this fall, regardless of changes in federal policy.

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IDPH looks to develop guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines, immunizations

by Ryan Voyles | Sep 3, 2025 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

The Department of Public Health said Friday it will look to establish its own guidelines for who should receive COVID-19 vaccines and other immunizations for the coming fall respiratory season.

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Mercyhealth reaches $1 million settlement with feds over COVID-19 vaccine policy

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 14, 2025 | coronavirus, Hospitals, Top Stories | 0

Rockford-based Mercyhealth has agreed to pay more than $1 million to employees who had refused to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine policy.

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Feds sue Silver Cross Hospital over COVID vaccine mandate

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 4, 2025 | coronavirus, Hospitals, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

The federal government has sued Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox over allegedly failing to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who sought exemptions from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious and disability reasons.

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CDPH: low vaccination uptake in Chicago this winter

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 21, 2025 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

The percentages of Chicagoans vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 this winter have been lower than in recent years, according to a report released last week by the city’s Department of Public Health.

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