CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility later this month to include people with underlying health conditions and more categories of workers including in food service, construction, retail, finance, and higher education. It’s the last category before vaccines will be available to the general public. Illinois has already allowed people with some underlying health conditions and more essential workers to receive the shots, but Chicago and its surrounding counties have held off expanding eligibility because of limited supplies and difficulties in getting appointments. Meanwhile, Chicago Public Schools officials say all staff and vendors who work in schools can sign up for vaccination slots at four sites dedicated to schools.
