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.
TRACKING THE VIRUS
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: Find The Number Of COVID-19 Cases In Illinois By ZIP Code
Use this tool to look up the latest COVID-19 case counts in your area, as reported by the state. Counts less than six are not shown.
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Coronavirus In Illinois: Today’s Case Count And Death Toll
See the latest numbers of Illinois COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Here’s How To Get Vaccinated In Chicago And Illinois
Universal eligibility is here! Use this guide to find vaccination appointments in the city, Cook County and downstate.
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COVID-19 Cases In Illinois Are Up Again, But Experts Say This Surge May Be Different
Indoor masking is now recommended in most of Illinois. But, health experts explain this delta-fueled COVID-19 surge may not be as deadly.
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Officials Say They Have No Plans To Shut Down Chicago But Urge COVID-19 Vaccinations
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Chicago, officials say this surge may not be as bad because so many are already vaccinated.
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Vaccination Rates Across Chicago Suburbs Range From Under 15% To Over 80%
The highest-vaccinated areas are majority white and affluent; the lowest are majority Black and low-income.
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What To Know About The Delta COVID-19 Variant In Chicago
Should I worry if I’m vaccinated? Do I need to wear a mask in public? Here’s what we know about the delta variant causing concern worldwide.
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Tip Your Server Well, Keep A Mask Handy And Other Advice As Illinois Prepares To Fully Reopen
The state will fully lift restrictions on capacity at restaurants and bars, but unvaccinated people will still be asked to mask up and distance.
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Chicago Workers Are Going Door To Door To Improve Vaccination Rates
As Chicago looks to fully reopen next week, city officials are focusing on improving vaccination rates in some neighborhoods lagging behind.
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Bars, Restaurants And Gyms Can Open At Full Capacity June 11
Chicago’s plan to fully reopen matches the state’s plans, but officials warn masks will be required in certain places and for unvaccinated people.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Wants To Cut Liquor Sale Hours But Keep Cocktails To-Go
Lightfoot is also proposing an extension of other pandemic-related initiatives, such as caps on fees charged by Grubhub and DoorDash and paid sick leave for workers.
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What Chicago’s Fight Against The Pandemic Could Teach Us About Fixing Health Care
Community organizations say they became true partners with government and big hospitals to fight the pandemic. Now they’re hoping that approach could help solve the city’s long standing health …
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Chicago’s Plan To Flood Areas With COVID-19 Vaccines Improved Racial Equity. Now It’s Ending.
A WBEZ analysis shows Protect Chicago Plus improved vaccination rates in some targeted communities, but the impact was uneven. Some worry even those gains will fade.
