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Some families say a return to in-person learning could make a big difference in students’ emotional well-being. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An

Black residents account for 15% of all vaccinated Chicagoans. Latinos account for 17%. City officials say they want to do better, focusing on 15 communities hit hard by COVID-19. Host: Marie Lane; Reporter: Becky Vevea

Reactions common across all age groups studied include fever, headache, fatigue, body aches and soreness. Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ ; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

Even as some activities in Illinois reopen, we’re still far from clear on what retail and restaurant life will look like once the pandemic is over. For Dry cleaners, COVID-19 is posing an existential threat. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Odette Yousef

The New Year is known for resolutions, new beginnings, reassessments. It’s usually a time people reflect on their life, career, goals and it’s also usually the time some people file for divorce. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Araceli Gomez-Aldana

Helen Beneker first met her adoptive mother, Lisa, six years ago. Now a senior in high school, she recently asked her some big questions. Producer: Bill Healy

“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 D...

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 c...

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 ...