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Illinois health officials reported 3,193 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases and 17 additional deaths in the last day, along with more than 100,000 vaccinations administered.

As Chicago and Illinois begin receiving additional Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine doses, many residents are wondering where exactly they can find it.

As the state of Illinois expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all residents age 16 and older, state officials are also expanding several key programs to help expand vaccine access and stamp out flare-ups of COVID cases. According to a press release from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office, the state’s “Rapid Response Program” will deploy vaccination teams to several Illinois counties...

As Illinois expands COVID vaccine eligibility to any resident age 16 and older, there’s one important difference for those under the age of 18.

As more Americans get fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, the number of breakthrough infections is expected to rise, too. Here’s what you need to know about this medical phenomenon.

With both Illinois and Chicago opening COVID vaccine eligibility to millions of residents, here’s a look at where you can get vaccinated and how to schedule an appointment.

With both Illinois and Chicago now opening vaccinations to millions of residents under Phase 1B guidelines, many are wondering where they can get vaccinated and how they schedule an appointment.

Illinois health officials reported 2,433 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases and 18 additional deaths in the last day, along with more than 64,000 vaccinations administered.

Illinois COVID vaccine eligibility expanded to anyone age 16 and older, except for in the city of Chicago, on Monday. Sandra Torres reports.

Monday will mark a milestone day in the fight against the novel coronavirus, as the state of Illinois (outside of the city of Chicago) will throw open the doors and allow all residents age 16 and older to sign up for coronavirus vaccine appointments. With that move, Illinois will join a growing list of states that have opened up eligibility…

Illinois health officials reported 3,630 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases and 13 additional deaths in the last day, along with a record-breaking 175,000 vaccinations administered.

With 16- and 17-year-olds only able to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has acknowledged fewer doses will be available as compared to other ages groups, emphasizing it’s not under the state’s control. Any Illinois resident age 16 years old and older, except those in the city of Chicago, will be able to book a vaccine appointment...

Illinois health officials reported 4,004 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases and 21 additional deaths in the last day, along with a record-breaking 164,000 vaccinations administered.

Health officials in Illinois reported 3,739 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus over the last 24 hours, with 34 additional deaths attributed to the virus.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says that the state of Illinois is receiving more COVID doses by the day, and that vaccination efforts so far have been wildly successful in preventing serious illness from the disease. According to Ezike, just 72 of the more than 2.5 million individuals in the state who have been fully vaccinated…

On Thursday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraged Chicago residents to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Illinois mass vaccinations sites throughout the suburbs. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports

Health officials in Illinois reported 3,790 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus over the last 24 hours, with 28 additional deaths attributed to the virus.

While the state of Illinois plans to make all adults eligible for the coronavirus vaccine next week, Chicago won’t immediately follow suit, and health officials elaborated on their reasons for the delay during a press availability Tuesday. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, said that the decision to make...

President Joe Biden praised his administration’s efforts to expand coronavirus vaccine supply and eligibility during a speech on Tuesday, announcing that all American adults will be eligible for the vaccine beginning April 19. The president also implored Americans to remain vigilant as caseloads remain high, saying, “The virus is spreading because there are too many people who see the end...