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.
Pritzker says COVID-19 restrictions will loosen May 14; Illinois could fully reopen as soon as June 11
Illinois will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan starting Friday, May 14.
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.
CVS and Walgreens wasted more COVID-19 vaccines than most states combined
CVS and Walgreens accounted for 70% of wasted vaccines in the country, nearly 128,500 shots, according to government data.
Preckwinkle encourages Cook County residents to get vaccinated for Mother's Day
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle is encouraging everyone to get their shots for their moms and grandmother's.
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.
COVID-19 vaccine now available at all Illinois Walmart, Sam's Club pharmacies
Coronavirus vaccinations are now being offered at all Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies in Illinois.
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.
United Center only giving Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week; drive-thru returning
Starting this week, the United Center will only be using the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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.
Cook County urges restaurant workers to get vaccinated
A new initiative is encouraging Cook County restaurant workers to get vaccinated.
Walgreens rolling out mobile vaccination clinics in Chicago, 9 other US locations
Walgreens is bringing the coronavirus vaccine directly into Chicago's underserved communities this month.