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About 9.5 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the state of Illinois and a little over 4 million individuals are fully vaccinated, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. But the numbers show a huge discrepancy between whites and Blacks.
About 65 percent of Illinoisans who are fully vaccinated are white. That tracks pretty closely with their share of the state’s overall population. Blacks, on the other hand, make up close to 15 percent of the state’s residents, but account for less than nine percent of those who are fully vaccinated. That’s about half of what you’d expect, just based on demographics. Some say that s because many Blacks are reluctant to get the shots.
Aurora, 6 other Illinois cities named most diverse in America: study
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CHICAGO - Aurora has been named one of the most diverse cities in America, according to a recent national study.
Personal finance website Wallethub profiled the demographics of over 500 of the largest cities in the nation based on five categories - cultural, religious, household, socioeconomic and economic.
The study found that the west suburban Chicago city was the fourteenth-most diverse city in the United States. One of the biggest assets of Aurora is our diversity, said Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin. But in order to turn the asset into strength, diversity alone isn t enough. We must focus on equity, inclusion, and belonging across the board.
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Here s a breakdown of the latest vaccine news from across the state
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The Kendall County Health Department has opened up COVID vaccine eligibility to anyone who lives or works in the county and Lake County will open a new mass vaccination site Thursday.
Whether you re looking for a vaccine, waiting for your turn, hoping to help loved ones or just trying to make sense of it all, here s a breakdown of the latest vaccine news from across the state. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) Governor JB Pritzker joined Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and Black leaders for a mass vaccination clinic to put a focus on getting the vaccine to the Black community.
The Cathedral of Grace St. John AME Church, a historic Black church founded in 1862, served as the vaccine site. More than 750 people signed up to receive their first dose Tuesday.
The vaccination site was open for this clinic aimed at the Black community on Tuesday only, but similar clinics are planned for March 19 aimed at the LatinX community and on March 25 for people with disabilities. Locations and the registration process for those clinics are still being finalized.