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
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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Where kids can get the COVID-19 vaccine in the Chicago area
WBEZ has compiled a list of places to get children as young as five years old vaccinated.
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Chicago ramps up testing as it anticipates omicron’s arrival. Here’s what we know.
Dr. Allison Arwady, the city’s public health commissioner, said she expects the variant to show up in the coming weeks or, possibly, days.
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Vaccine disparities led to unnecessary deaths in Chicago, a new study finds
A UChicago study suggests more equitable distribution of vaccinations would have saved more than 100 lives. WBEZ, MuckRock and Documenting COVID-19 look at the data.
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What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for kids in the Chicago area
The FDA has authorized the shot for 5- to 11-year-olds and final CDC approval is expected this week.
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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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Sources: A Vaccine Mandate For Illinois School Workers Is Coming, Along With A Statewide Mask Mandate
Sources say all public and private K-12 school employees plus higher education workers will have to get vaccinated under Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan.
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Chicago Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine For All City Workers
Chicago joins other major cities in the mandate, but police and several other workers’ unions are vowing a fight.
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Most Of Chicago Aldermen Report Being Vaccinated As City’s COVID-19 Cases Keep Rising
WBEZ conducted the survey after health experts have for months reiterated the important role local leaders can play in persuading people to get vaccinated.
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Masks Will Again Be Required Indoors In Chicago
With COVID-19 cases rising by more than 400 a day, Chicago officials are imposing a mask mandate Friday regardless of vaccination status.
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Almost 80% Of Illinois Lawmakers Say They’re Vaccinated, And Rest Wouldn’t Say
The Illinois legislators who wouldn’t answer — Black Democrats and white Republicans — represent some of the least vaccinated areas.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Announces Statewide School Mask Mandate
The announcement Wednesday comes as the more contagious delta variant is driving a spike in new coronavirus cases.
