WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup
The biggest local and state stories of the week, unpacked and explained by our panel of award-winning journalists
Jason Marck
Senior Producer, Curious City
Closing The Gap: Streamlining Supply Chain Issues Across Illinois (Part 4)
How can we make the vaccine rollout more even and equitable statewide, especially in areas with limited resources and access to health care?
Closing The Gap On Vaccine Access: Building Trust In The Immunization (Part 3)
How are healthcare workers combating misinformation and distrust around the COVID vaccine for Black and Latino residents hardest hit by the virus?
Closing The Gap On Vaccine Access: Ensuring Diversity In Clinical Trials (Part 2)
How is diversity being tracked in COVID-19 vaccine trials to make sure the vaccine is effective for all groups?
Closing The Gap On Vaccine Access: Bringing Equity To Vaccinations (Part 1)
What measures should be taken to ensure the most vulnerable people are being prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines?
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Remembering Baseball Legend ‘Hammerin’ Hank Aaron
We remember one of baseball’s true greats, Henry Aaron, who died Friday at age 86
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Remembering Baseball Legend ‘Hammerin’ Hank Aaron
We remember one of baseball’s true greats, Henry Aaron, who died Friday at age 86.
WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup
The biggest local and state stories of the week, unpacked and explained by our panel of award-winning journalists
From COVID To The Capitol: How Biden Will Try To Heal A Nation In Crisis
We break down President Biden’s inauguration speech, and look ahead to the pressing issues his administration will tackle in its first 10 days.
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Reflecting On Inauguration Day With A Speech Writer And A Historian
President Joe Biden’s Inauguration speech touched on familiar themes of unity and optimism
