Tens Of Thousands Of Chicagoans Still Haven’t Gotten Their Second COVID-19 Shots
Health officials say it’s best to take both shots of the COVID-19 vaccines that require them. But more than 70,000 Chicagoans are overdue for their second shot.
Health officials say it’s best to take both shots of the COVID-19 vaccines that require them. But more than 70,000 Chicagoans are overdue for their second shot.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is seeking competition for ComEd as it negotiates the city’s utility franchise agreement. But some say an alternative to the company may not be the end goal.
Chicago’s going to offer a “VaxPass” that would give vaccinated people access to concerts, entertainment and other free events.
The state is about the middle of the pack, nationwide in COVID-19 vaccine administration — but Chicago lags. Here’s what you need to know.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, herself the mother of a 13-year-old, said the videos of Adam Toledo’s death are “incredibly difficult to watch.”
“This is not something you want children to see,” the mayor said hours before the expected release of the highly-anticipated videos.
The state public health department says the pause comes out of “an abundance of caution” as federal regulators investigate rare cases of people getting blood clots after receiving the shot.
More elderly and white residents said the worst is behind us, while more Black, Latino and younger residents said the worst is now or yet to come.
While some Chicago ZIP codes got saturated with vaccine shipments, others saw doses trickle in — making it harder for some to find vaccines close to home.
As Illinois expands the vaccine rollout, there’s still a disparity among Black and Latino residents — and a long way to go to herd immunity.