WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 19, 2021

Governor Pritzker unveils his plan to reopen Illinois. Plus, Loretto Hospital admits to vaccinating people who were not yet eligible.

By Nereida Moreno
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a news conference
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a news conference Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Chicago. He is expected to announce Thursday that everyone in Illinois outside of Chicago will be eligible for the vaccine by April 12. Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a news conference
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a news conference Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Chicago. He is expected to announce Thursday that everyone in Illinois outside of Chicago will be eligible for the vaccine by April 12. Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 19, 2021

Governor Pritzker unveils his plan to reopen Illinois. Plus, Loretto Hospital admits to vaccinating people who were not yet eligible.

By Nereida Moreno
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Gov. JB Pritzker unveils his plans to reopen the state and expand vaccine eligibility. Illinois lawmakers begin the redistricting process. Plus, a shooting spree in Atlanta sparks fear and anger in Chicago-area Asian communities.

Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in our Weekly News Recap with host Sasha-Ann Simons.

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