Could 118 lives have been saved in Chicago if vaccines were distributed more equitably?

A UChicago study suggests a fairer distribution of shots would have saved lives. And an analysis of data by WBEZ, MuckRock and Documenting COVID-19 shows how, despite the city’s efforts to improve vaccine equity, the initial phase of Protect Chicago Plus did not prioritize some vulnerable communities.

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