Vaccinated State

For some Americans, their only option for a coronavirus vaccine was the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and a setback in the rollout of the treatment is causing some to lose hope in inoculations all together.   That’s the case for 58-year-old Karilynn Buchan of Park Forest, Illinois. We met her in December 2020 during the filming of NBC 5’s four-part…

As the U.S. recommends a “pause” in use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine while regulators investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots, what does that mean for Illinois appointments and for those who already received the vaccine?

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

Amid continued questions about the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, a new docuseries from NBC Chicago explores the issues and reception of one of the most sought-after medicines in our lifetime. In “Vaccinated State,” NBC 5’s Chris Hush, Greg Sanchez and Ivonne Ramirez document the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Illinois, putting a spotlight on what Illinois residents need to...

In the finale episode of “Vaccinated State,” we look at what’s ahead and hear a Chicagoan’s story that took a surprising turn, changing her decision about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

Here are the latest headlines from around the area and the U.S. in tonight’s NBC 5 Nightly Update for Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

The top Chicago-area headlines you need to know from March 10, 2021.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

The United Center mass vaccination site, which is expected to serve approximately 6,000 people daily, making it the largest such operation in the state, will officially open its doors to eligible residents Tuesday. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez gives us a look inside the facility.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

Eligibility for the new United Center mass COVID-19 vaccination site narrowed less than an hour before registration opened further on Sunday, causing confusion and frustration for many seeking to book appointments. Sandra Torres reports.

Many Illinois residents who have yet to receive the COVID-19 vaccine have grown increasingly frustrated in their attempts to secure appointments. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

“Vaccinated State” goes back in time to help understand how we got to where we are today, and where we’re headed, as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.