COVID-19 vaccines are not reaching Chicago's Latinx neighborhoods, community groups said. They want to work with city and officials for equitable access.
CHICAGO (WLS) The Illinois COVID vaccine has left people around the state frustrated with lack of appointments, doses, and confusing information that seems to lead them in circles.
The state moved to Phase 1B, which expands eligibility to more essential workers and people 65 and older, on Monday, but many people still have not been able to get an appointment both for their first shot, or their second. I even went out at five this morning. I thought well maybe there s a window that opens up for those early risers, said Christine Melone, qualified resident for vaccine.
Melone said she tried four different online sites to get an appointment.
CHICAGO (WLS) A 30-year-old man has been charged after police said he got into a shootout with officers on the West Side Monday night.
Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle with three people at approximately 9:54 p.m. in the 3800-block of W. Polk, police said.
Police said the front passenger, 30-year-old Tramin Harris, fled on foot and fired on officers.
Officers fired back and struck the man, who was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital for treatment.
No officers were struck by gunfire.
Police said the man discarded three handguns during the pursuit which were all recovered.