WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: Dec. 4, 2020

A judge orders Kyle Rittenhouse to stand trial. CPS moves forward with reopening plans. Plus, Chicago braces for a COVID-19 vaccine.

By Nereida Moreno
This photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine shows the first patient enrolled in Pfizer’s COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine clinical trial receiving an injection in May.
This photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine shows the first patient enrolled in Pfizer's COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine clinical trial receiving an injection in May.
This photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine shows the first patient enrolled in Pfizer’s COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine clinical trial receiving an injection in May.
This photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine shows the first patient enrolled in Pfizer's COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine clinical trial receiving an injection in May.

WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: Dec. 4, 2020

A judge orders Kyle Rittenhouse to stand trial. CPS moves forward with reopening plans. Plus, Chicago braces for a COVID-19 vaccine.

By Nereida Moreno

A judge orders Kenosha shooting suspect Kyle Rittenhouse to stand trial in Wisconsin. Chicago’s top doctor says a COVID-19 vaccine could be ready for health care workers by mid-December. Plus, Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan faces growing pressure to step down from his leadership post.

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