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.
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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.
