Pfizer starts application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine

Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.

Senior Living residents celebrate Mother's Day with family reunions
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Gladys Hunter, Sharron Boxenbaum and Brian Adelman talk about how Belmont Village Senior Living is reuniting families to celebrate Mother's Day.

Lightfoot announces return of summer events across the city

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Choose Chicago and Chicago’s cultural community announced on Wednesday "Open Culture" - the next phase of Open Chicago, which includes the return of summer events across the city.

Chicago announces special concert series for fully-vaccinated residents

The city of Chicago is launching a special series of concerts exclusively for residents who have been fully-vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Dr. Arwady on combatting vaccine hesitancy
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CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about how the city is incentivizing people to get vaccinated.

Chicago plans to fully reopen by Independence Day

The mayor says she wants the summer of 2021 to look more like the summer of 2019, and not 2020.

‘It’s not fair’ to become COVID-19 ‘incubator’: Bill Nye slams anti-vaxxers

Bill Nye castigated Americans who are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, saying “it’s not fair” for them to become an “incubator for a variant” and infect others.

Biden’s new goal: 70% in US with at least 1 dose, 160M fully vaccinated by July 4

President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.

Illinois seeing lack of interest in getting COVID-19 vaccine

As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine continues to decrease, there are now some changes happening at the state's mass vaccination sites.

Pfizer vaccine will reportedly be approved by FDA for use in kids 12 to 15 years old early next week

About 5 million children between the ages of 12 and 15 would immediately receive the shot following approval, while another 5 to 7 million would likely be vaccinated before the beginning of the fall 2021 school year. 

New Jersey breweries will offer free beer to people who get vaccinated

More than a dozen breweries in New Jersey are going to be offering free beers to the newly vaccinated as part of a program announced on Monday.