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As Illinois expands the vaccine rollout, there's still a disparity among Black and Latino residents — and a long way to go to herd immunity. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Becky Vevea

There’s a fight over a controversial plan to move a metal shredder to Chicago's South Side. Steve Joseph is CEO of Reserve Management Group, the company that wants to operate that recycling facility. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Linda Lutton

Writer Stan Engelsen's emergency room experience brought back memories of losing a loved one to AIDS in the 1980s. Producer: Mariah Woelfel

The first jury trial in Cook County began on Monday, more than a year after the court mostly shut down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter; Patrick Smith

Author Jian Ping added winter swims to her routine, and it has been magical. Producer: Becky Vevea

The Illinois Department of Corrections halted in-person visits last March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But a year later, there’s still no plan to allow families to reconnect. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith

More vaccinators - not just more vaccines - are helping get people get inoculated more quickly. Host: Araceli Gómez-Aldana; Reporter: Becky Vevea

Evanston resident Susannah Pratt reading her essay about the monotony of her new life working from home each day during the COVID-19 pandemic. Host: Mary Dixon; Producer: Mariah Woelfel

One year since coronavirus changed life as we know it in Chicago, WBEZ’s Claudia Morell spoke with Mayor Lori Lightfoot about her efforts to take charge during this once in a generation pandemic. Host: Melba Lara

Undergraduate student enrollment at many Illinois colleges and universities is down this year. Some students say they needed a break to reflect and realign their goals. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad

There’s some relief in the local baseball economy now that a limited number of Cubs and Sox fans can attend home games starting next month. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Michael Puente

Chicago Public Schools is diving into hybrid learning where students get a blend of remote and in-person instruction. Even with remote learning going well, Olga Contreras wants her students back in class. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sarah Karp

The board of the Fraternal Order of Police lodge has 28 members. Not a single one is Black. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Chip Mitchell

The latest in WBEZ’s series of essays marking one year of COVID-19 comes from 9-year-old Ellis Curry. Producer: Mariah Woelfel