Ngozi Ezike

Avoiding renewed restrictions will depend on increasing vaccinations.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to unveil a new phased reopening plan this week.

“I don’t want to create more disparity. We have already seen how horribly this virus has treated Black and brown communities,” Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Thursday at a virtual discussion hosted by Macedonia Baptist Church.

Dr. Ngozie Ezike says she’s looking forward to listening to people’s concerns about taking the vaccine. The event will be streamed on Facebook Live at 6:30 p.m.

Public health officials in Missouri and Illinois are bracing for a surge in coronavirus cases after Thanksgiving gatherings. Health experts had cautioned against traditional family dinners and parties for the holiday, as the virus is mostly being spread through small gatherings in private residences.

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the highest one-day death toll due to COVID-19 with 125 lives lost. The total confirmed cases has...

Illinois’ COVID-19 caseload surpassed 10,000 this weekend. Governor J.B. Pritzker said residents must continue to do their part to slow its spread.

Illinois lawmakers are considering a ban on flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products.