Coronavirus in Illinois: Today’s case count and death toll
See the latest numbers of Illinois COVID-19 cases and deaths.
TRACKING THE VIRUS
COVID-19 in Chicago and Illinois
Follow WBEZ’s news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic focuses on equity, the vaccine rollout in Chicago and the state, and the impact on our daily lives.
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Tracking COVID-19 in schools: Your guide to the official data for Chicago and Illinois
WBEZ looked closely at the city and state dashboards monitoring cases and outbreaks. We explain what’s in them and what’s missing.
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COVID-19 cases are rising in Chicago. Will a mask mandate return?
Cases are up, hospitalizations are low and a surge seems unlikely, according to three Chicago doctors who walked us through the latest virus data.
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Five years ago today: Butcher paper signals FBI raid on offices of ‘untouchable’ Ed Burke — and changes Chicago history
Reporters could only speculate about what prompted the raid, but ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot admits she “rode that wave ‘till it crashed on the beach.”
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Chicago businesses adapt to outlast ‘agonizingly slow’ COVID-19 recovery three years after shutdown
Amid changes in hours and strategies, many still wonder about the future of urban life three years into the pandemic.
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Experts are concerned Thanksgiving gatherings could accelerate a ‘tripledemic’
As the holiday approaches, infectious disease specialists are bracing for the possibility that big family get-togethers and travel will propel the spread of RSV, flu and COVID-19.
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The COVID-19 pandemic thwarts years of academic improvement for Chicago students
The Nation’s Report Card scores released Monday show historic declines in math and reading, and a widening achievement gap for Black and Latino students.
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Early signs a new U.S. COVID surge could be on its way
Here we go again. The virus is starting to surge in many European countries and there are early signs a wave may be starting in the U.S. too.
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Chicago’s under-5 set waited a long time for a COVID vaccine. Why is uptake so low?
Only one in 20 eligible kids under 5 in Illinois have received a first dose. That leaves pediatricians and child care providers trying to troubleshoot.
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Chicago gears up to vaccinate kids under 5 against COVID-19 following federal authorization
From how to prepare your kids to where to get vaccinated, here are answers parents’ questions.
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The Chicago and Peoria areas are now rated high for coronavirus
Health officials urged everyone to be up-to-date with their vaccinations and booster shots.
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Eight Illinois counties hit high risk level for COVID-19 — and Cook County’s not far behind
Cases have been on the rise statewide since mid-March, or a few weeks after Gov. JB Pritzker lifted his indoor mask mandate.
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An urgent response was lacking during the outbreak at LaSalle Veterans home, a state audit finds
Sluggishness, poor compliance with existing rules and little help from state public health officials crippled the response, according to the audit.
