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311,000 Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Illinois; 22 Cases Of UK Variant

More than 1.4 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been given out in Illinois, with administration gaining speed in recent weeks.

Walgreens, Uber Partner Up To Address Vaccine Equity Barriers

The move between the Deerfield-based company and Uber is intended to help give underserved communities equal access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

'High Hardship' Communities Prioritized For Coronavirus Vaccines

Northwestern Medicine officials are scheduling COVID-19 vaccines for seniors based on both age and ZIP code.

County Inks $1.6 Million Contract For COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center

Officials said residents can now "expect better response times" when they call the health department.

Bouncer Shot On I-55 By Ejected Customers: Prosecutors

On Dec. 13, Patch wrote about the shooting on Interstate 55 near the Shorewood exit. A 26-year-old Joliet man has been jailed in the crime.

Officials Seek To Shutter Indian Lakes Hotel

The village presidents said no hotel security was present when several people were shot, one fatally, Saturday.

Taqueria El Perez Serves Up Authentic Mexican Cuisine With Flare

When life hands you a pandemic open a taquería.

White Alderman Apologizes For Calling Black Opponent 'Very Scary'

The senior alderman faced condemnation from both residents and candidates over her remarks about a challenger during a candidate forum.

Island Lake Girl Remembered As 'Charismatic, Sweet'

Adrianna Anderson, 9, died last week after her father killed her and then himself, police said.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Man Wanted In Hotel Murder Arrested By US Marshals
• Sheriff’s Clinic Vaccinating Officers, Attorneys, Judges
• Home Repair Fraudster Used Fake Name In Scam: Cops
• Suburban High School Psychologist Named 2020 Psychologist Of The Year
• 90-Day Demolition Reprieve For 1925 Prairie-Style Home
• Coronavirus Testing Unit Extends Stay At Community College
• Zoo To Remain Open Throughout Winter
• City Council Candidates Sue City Over FOIA Violations

Across America

• Several Injured, Explosives Found In Shooting At Minnesota Clinic
• 'We Are Forgotten': Grocery Workers Not In Vaccine Priority Line

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