Kristen Schorsch
Emotions, Hot Coffee And A Long Line To Vote
This morning, the signs of voting in a pandemic are visible: masks and social distancing.
As COVID-19 Surges Across Illinois, Public Still Wondering Why
Spiking positivity rates and hospitalizations are the metrics behind the renewed restrictions. But officials aren’t really telling us where the new cases are coming from.
Meet the New Yorker Tasked With Rescuing Cook County’s Public Health System
As the region battles COVID-19, new Cook County Health CEO Israel Rocha Jr. will face immediate challenges. Chief among them: shoring up finances.
Mayor Lightfoot Says Chicago Is In A ‘Second Surge’ As Governor Warns Of New Restrictions
DuPage, Will and Kane counties could see bar and restaurant closures as cases surge across the state. Chicago’s mayor is telling Chicagoans to resist “COVID fatigue.“
Cook County’s Proposed 2021 Budget Eases Pandemic Pain: No New Taxes
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a $6.9 billion proposed budget that relies on some small fee increases, tapping reserves, but no new taxes to offset losses from the pandemic.
How Money Fuels Racism In Health Care
Hospitals in low-income communities are often starved for resources. And that makes it harder for people of color in parts of Chicago to get medical care.
A New York Hospital Executive Has Been Chosen To Lead The Cook County Health System
Israel Rocha Jr., CEO of two hospitals in the giant NYC Health + Hospitals system has been chosen to lead Cook County’s Health System. He has to be approved by the county board.
Chicago Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions On Bars And Restaurants
Chicago officials will allow for more capacity at bars and restaurants and loosen other restrictions on Oct. 1, saying COVID-19 case rates and deaths have improved.
As Winter Approaches, Are Chicago’s Health Care Systems Better Prepared For COVID-19?
From problems transferring patients to concerns about hospital staffing, WBEZ follows up to see what, if anything, has changed.