Stay-At-Home Microbusinesses Pop Up As Job Losses Continue
Out of work but not out of ideas, entrepreneurial Chicagoans are following their passions in the hopes of forging a new life after the pandemic.
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All Illinois Residents 16 And Up Can Get Vaccinated Starting Today
Illinois opened up vaccines to all adults — but Chicago says, “not yet.” Here’s how to make sense of the different timelines.
Police Shoot Black Man Outside Minneapolis, Sparking Protests And Clashes With Cops
Daunte Wright, 20, died after a police officer shot him during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center.
Can Vaccines Stop Variants? Here’s What We Know So Far.
One of the hottest areas of research right now: studies to determine how well current vaccines work against emerging coronavirus “variants of concern.“
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COVID-19 in Chicago and Illinois
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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MAP: COVID-19 Cases And Vaccination Rates In Chicago By ZIP Code
Select your ZIP code to see the current COVID-19 cases and vaccination rates near you.
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Should Colleges Require COVID-19 Vaccines For Fall? More Campuses Are Saying Yes
More campuses are expected to add the requirement, with potential legal challenges ahead. One key point: Requiring vaccines for infectious diseases is nothing new for many residential colleges.
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Has The Worst Of COVID-19 Passed In Cook County? Depends On Who You Ask
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.
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Immigrants Allege Medical Neglect At Detention Centers In Illinois And Wisconsin
Civil rights complaints filed by the National Immigrant Justice Center allege detainees have been denied COVID-19 tests and routine medical care.
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Transportation Costs Are A Burden For Low-Income Chicago-Area Residents, Report Finds
Low-income residents spend 16% of their money on transportation fares, fines and fees, compared to 6% for high-income households.
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StoryCorps Chicago: ‘Thank You For Placing My Well-Being Over Your Own’
Four decades ago, a local woman put her daughter up for adoption. Last year, they reunited at the StoryCorps booth in Chicago.
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FAQ: What Is A Vaccine ‘Passport,’ And What Are These Credentials Used For?
These digital credentials could return us to normal life more quickly, but they have stirred controversy in some quarters.
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In-Person Learning This Year Gives Schools A Head Start For Planning Next Year
Educators describe schooling during the pandemic as building a plane while flying. Now, they say they have a longer runway to work with for next year.
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LISTEN: Vivek Murthy Is Not Your Model Minority
Vivek Murthy became Surgeon General after just seven years as a doctor. But he didn’t check the boxes. He broke rules and chased a feeling.
