The grocery delivery service Instacart more than doubled its labor force in the pandemic. What’s it like to be one of those workers? Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang
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So far, doctors expect immunity to last five months at the very least. It's possible we’ll need another booster, especially to protect against new COVID variants, or if scientists find that immunity wanes. Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ
Reopening high schools is a more complicated process than restarting elementary schools, one that will likely come with more disagreements. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An
Chicago’s Commissioner of Public Health, Dr. Allison Arwady, says you won't be picking your vaccine. That's because there are only two authorized, and most places administering only have one or the other. Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ
Chicago Public School parents say they are losing faith in the city’s public school system after the recent reopening controversy. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad
COVID-19 vaccines haven't been authorized yet for children, because they haven't been fully tested in kids. Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ
A deal has been made to get some kids back into Chicago Public Schools, and as the Chicago Teachers Union vote to reopen classrooms - bitter feelings still linger. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sarah Karp
Lewis revitalized the Chicago Teachers Union and helped inspire unions and teachers across the country to fight for quality public schools. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Sarah Karp
Since the vaccine provides protection against COVID-19, waiting to get it, or choosing not to, leaves you vulnerable to getting sick. Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ
Chicago Black Restaurant Week is beginning amid a devastating time for restaurants, and in the wake of a racial reckoning. Host: Marie Lane; Reporter: Odette Yousef
Three new publicly-funded trauma centers will provide counseling, case management and financial support for victims of violent crime. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith
The deal calls for a delay in the phased-in reopening of classes as some staff get vaccinated and establishes a school closing health metric. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sarah Karp
“Our decision needs to be respected,” said one mother who wants to send her children back to school in-person. Host: Marie Lane; Reporter: Adriana Cardona-Maguigad
Some bars and taverns in Chicago will host smaller Super Bowl events this Sunday. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Michael Puente
Infectious disease doctor Sadiya Khan says while the vaccine protects you from getting sick, clinical trials are still underway to determine whether it stops you from spreading the virus. Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ
A new project called the "Chicago Police Torture Archive" aims to make the city's history of police misconduct better known. It features videos and written profiles of torture survivors, some who spent decades in prison. Host: Melba Lara; Guest: Alison...
As Chicago teachers try to find COVID-19 vaccination appointments on their own, they say finding one one feels like winning the lottery. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad