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The COVID pandemic is hitting southern Illinois especially hard. There are zero available intensive care unit beds available in the southern tip of the state, and that region makes up 20 Illinois counties. Sen. Dick Durbin is hoping to inspire more people to get their vaccine. NBC 5′ political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.

A tweet from Nicki Minaj sparked questions and concerns from many, spreading what experts say was misinformation about the coronavirus vaccine.

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updates its guidance for pregnant women surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, questions have surfaced regarding the vaccine’s effect on fertility.

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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.

The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine Monday, potentially boosting public confidence in the shots and instantly opening the way for more universities, companies and local governments to make vaccinations mandatory. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

Now that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has gotten full FDA approval, how close is Moderna’s vaccine to the same sign-off?

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted Pfizer and BioNTech full U.S. approval of their COVID-19 vaccine – becoming the first in the U.S. to win the coveted designation. So what does that mean? Here’s a breakdown.

The FDA gave Pfizer-BioNTech’s two-dose coronavirus vaccine full approval on Monday for all Americans over the age of 16. The vaccine, which will now be marketed as Comirnaty, is the first COVID-19 vaccine to receive full approval by the agency.

As coronavirus cases are once again on the rise fueled by the highly transmissible delta variant, more Chicago companies are mandating vaccinations and masks. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.

Several new COVID-19 vaccination spots are popping up across Chicago this week, as cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again.

Coronavirus cases are on the rise across all 50 states, with health officials in Chicago looking to vaccinate more residents. Jen DeSalvo reports.

Several new COVID-19 vaccination spots are popping up across Chicago starting this weekend, as cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again.

Several new COVID-19 vaccination spots are popping up across Chicago starting this weekend, as cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again.

The first drawing of Illinois’ COVID vaccine lottery took place Thursday, with state officials selecting via random drawing the winners of one $1 million cash prize and three $150,000 student scholarships.

The first winner of the Illinois vaccine lottery’s $1 million prize was announced Thursday, as well as three winners of $150,000 scholarships.

The first drawing in Illinois’ vaccine lottery takes place Thursday, giving vaccinated residents the chance to win $1 million and three vaccinated young people the opportunity to win $150,000 scholarships.

The first drawing of Illinois’ COVID vaccine lottery takes place Thursday, with state officials planning to select via random drawing the winners of one $1 million cash prize and three $150,000 student scholarships. How can you enter the lottery and how will you find out if you won? Here’s a look at everything you need to know.

The first drawing in Illinois’ vaccine lottery takes place Thursday, giving vaccinated residents the chance to win $1 million and three vaccinated young people the opportunity to win $150,000 scholarships.

It’s a question many are asking as coronavirus vaccinations continue across the U.S.: are the COVID vaccines FDA approved?