Mariah Woelfel is a general assignment reporter and producer. Prior to WBEZ, Mariah worked as a reporter, producer and All Things Considered host at WVIK, an NPR member station in western Illinois.
She grew up in Chicago and currently lives on the city’s West Side with her dog, Lola.
Mariah Woelfel
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Stories by Mariah Woelfel
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How Hospitals Are Handling The COVID-19 Surge, And Warily Watching Beds Fill
From overhauling waiting rooms to delaying surgeries, hospitals in Illinois are making room for COVID-19 patients.
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What We Know — And What We Don’t — About Illinois’ 2nd COVID-19 Wave
The coronavirus is back in full force — and the second surge could be even worse. Here’s a look at where Illinois stands.
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Lauren Underwood Wins Reelection In Illinois’ 14th District, But Her Challenger Won’t Concede
The Associated Press called the race for Underwood Thursday, as she was up by fewer than 5,000 votes over her Republican challenger Jim Oberweis in last week’s election.
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A Former Chicago Health Commissioner Has Been Tapped For Joe Biden’s COVID-19 Task Force
Chicago’s current head of public health says she expects Dr. Julie Morita to prioritize equity in her role on President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 task force.
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Don’t Get Lazy. Thursday’s COVID-19 Cases Have Health Care Workers Screaming Danger
Illinois shattered its previous daily record for COVID-19 cases, with nearly 10,000 new cases on Thursday alone.
In The 14th District, It’s Too Close To Call
With about 83% of precincts reporting, Republican Jim Oberweis holds a razor-thin-lead over incumbent Democrat Lauren Underwood.
In the 14th Congressional District, The Wait For Results
Republican candidate Jim Oberweis is holding his watch party at a hotel, while incumbent Democrat Lauren Underwood is going virtual.
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Sen. Dick Durbin Wins Again In A Race That Could Help Determine The Fate Of Congress
Democrat Dick Durbin won reelection as his party seeks to wrest control of the Senate and hold on to two key suburban House districts.
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Gov. Pritzker Suspends Indoor Dining In Chicago, But Mayor Lightfoot Pushes Back
Gov. JB Pritzker announced the suspension of indoor service at bars and restaurants and limits on gatherings to 25 people in Chicago because of surges in COVID-19. Mayor Lori Lightfoot questioned the decision on national television.
