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"As cases climb across the country, I encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible," Gov. JB Pritzker said.

Some officers had their days off canceled, and there was a heavy police presence along Michigan Avenue Monday. Large salt trucks, previously used to block streets, were also out.

A reported six women have developed blood clots out of nearly 7 million people who have gotten vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson.

The most recent COVID-19 victims included 16 people from Cook County, including a man in his 20s and a man in his 40s.

High school educators will refuse to work from school buildings unless an agreement is reached with the district before then.

There will be high demand for the appointments and people should check back frequently, officials advised.

In Chicago, widespread vaccine eligibility is coming next week — but people can head to the suburbs for shots, Gov. JB Pritzker said.

Another 29 Illinoisans were reported dead from coronavirus over the weekend. At least 21,505 people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois.

Another 21 Illinoisans were reported dead from coronavirus in the past day and 4,004 cases were found — the most cases in a single day since late January.

Another 34 Illinoisans were reported dead from coronavirus in the past day and 3,739 cases were found.

Vaccine eligibility is open to everyone in Illinois 16 and older starting Monday — except in Chicago. Residents desperate for a dose before the city's April 19 date can go to state-run vaccine sites, Gov. JB Pritzker said.

Officials said they are working with the city’s public health department on a vaccination plan for students 16 and older, but the district has not shared any details.

More than 4,100 people have signed up for the Chicago Department of Public Health's homebound vaccination program; so far, 532 people have gotten vaccinated. Some people could have to wait until the fall to get shots, the city's top doctor said.

The most recent victims included seven people from Cook County, including a man in his 30s and a man in his 50s.

There are more than 21,000 summer jobs and internships available for Chicagoans age 14-24 this summer.

Waste Management lost the city’s Blue Cart contract after a BGA investigation revealed how the company charged the city twice for processing materials in recycling bins.

The mayor's announcement comes the same day President Joe Biden said he'd order states and major cities to make all adults eligible by April 19.

Chicago has received $33 million and the state about $90 million from the Centers for Disease control and Prevention to boost their vaccination efforts.

Six states were moved into the city's less serious category, dubbed Yellow.

The dynamic in a city deeply segregated by race and wealth has long contributed to the inequalities among schools.