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“This is not okay,” said Aurelius Raines, who removed the Streeterville signs. “This right here is just violence against Black people.” Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Natalie Moore

A group of resident pediatricians in Chicago say the isolation caused by school closures is dangerous to kids' mental health. Host: Becky Vevea; Guest: Hasanga Samaraweera

Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois became the Senate Majority Whip earlier this month, making him one the top lawmakers in the Senate. Congress is set to take action on COVID-19 relief, domestic terrorism, and the impeachment of Donald Trump. Host: Mary Dixon; Producer: Araceli Gomez-Aldana

Illinois Public Health Director, Doctor Ngozi Ezike, says the info you need to provide when signing up for a COVID-19 Vaccine will depend on where you’re getting your shot, and what priority group you fall into. Reporter: Mariah Woelfel; Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ

A new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows a third of Americans believe some myth about the coronavirus vaccine, like that it’ll cost money, when in reality it’ll be free. Reporter: Mariah Woelfel Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ

Dr. Lynwood Jones helped treat Illinois’ first COVID-19 patients. One year later, he reflects on how the health system has responded — and what comes next. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost

Chicago recently released a tentative timeline for when different groups can start getting vaccinated. By the end of March, the city hopes to open up COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone over 16 with an underlying health condition. Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ Reporter: Becky Vevea

Illinois is expecting a steady stream of vaccine coming in from the federal government in the weeks ahead. Find more on how to get your COVID-19 Vaccine at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ Reporter: Becky Vevea

Vaccinations for teachers can ease school reopening tensions, but the inoculation schedule is uneven across Illinois. Host: Marie Lane; Reporter: Susie An

Union members approved a resolution to work remotely only starting Monday. CPS then pushed back the return of elementary staff to Wednesday. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sarah Karp

Many infected with COVID-19 develop long-term symptoms associated with the disease, nearly 10% in recovery now referred to as “long-haulers.” Dr. Jose Biller at Loyola Medicine is behind the latest clinic opened to study and treat these patients in particular. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Mariah Woelfel

In 2009, Illinois created a board to provide checks and balances for the development of affordable housing, but it’s never heard a case. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Natalie Moore

The Little Village community has been hit hard by COVID-19. One family there is banding together to confront the pandemic’s worst effects. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sarah Karp

The co-creator of the University of Illinois' COVID-19 saliva test looks ahead to the next semester, as students return campus this week. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter:

Illinois has lost a lot of small businesses because of COVID-19, but some new businesses are springing up. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Michael Puente

Last fall, Illinois launched a program to teach community health workers about COVID-19. These workers use a peer-to peer-model to distribute public health information in Latino communities. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: María Inés Zamudio

Senior citizens throughout Illinois are anxiously waiting their turn to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Kristen Schorsch

Details about the sweeping legislation passed during the Illinois General Assembly during the lame duck session this week. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Natalie Moore

Music teacher Duane Davis, 74, talks to his former student, Brooke Zino, 29, about a universal challenge: overcoming self-doubt. Producer: Bill Healy

A national survey shows rural residents, who have higher hesitancy about the COVID-19 vaccine, could be swayed by their local doctors. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

How the first week of in-person learning went for Chicago Public Schools and a look to what lies ahead. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Sarah Karp

This week Chicago Public Schools started offering in-person learning to a few thousand preschoolers and students with special needs. Some parents were thrilled, while others were surprised to find their teacher locked out of the virtual classroom for not showing up in schools. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Adriana Cardona-Maguigad, Sarah Karp

Welch replaces Michael J. Madigan as House Speaker, ending Madigan's decades-long grip on power. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Dave McKinney

Some Chicagoans who participated in violent insurrection at U.S. Capitol have been fired after being identified and called out on social media. Host: Marie Lane; Reporter: Maria Ines Zamudio

After an all-night session, Democratic state Rep. Chris Welch appeared best positioned to replace embattled House Speaker Michael Madigan. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Tony Arnold