Latest On COVID-19 Cases, Vaccinations In Chicago And Illinois

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Farm worker Jorge Americano receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in his arm bearing a tattoo depicting Jesus at Tudor Ranch in Mecca, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. Jae C. Hong / AP Photo
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Farm worker Jorge Americano receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in his arm bearing a tattoo depicting Jesus at Tudor Ranch in Mecca, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. Jae C. Hong / AP Photo

Latest On COVID-19 Cases, Vaccinations In Chicago And Illinois

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The first coronavirus case in Illinois was first reported one year ago on Jan. 24. WBEZ’s Kristen Schorsch explains the latest on the state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout and concerns from older residents who are trying to get vaccinated.

GUEST: Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ Cook County reporter