Tuesday May 11, 2021
Today’s headlines:
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With Illinois heading toward a full economic reopening next month, the state’s Department of Public Health is launching a program to vaccinate workers in office buildings around the state.
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An Illinois Congressman says it’s vital for the United States to help contain the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to worsen in India.
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Midwest farmers will likely need to pay higher prices if they want to buy more land.
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Champaign-Urbana public health officials reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 Monday. The number of active cases fell to 323, the lowest number in nearly three weeks.
In today’s deep dive, we follow the journey of one dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, from its manufacturing, to its final destination in Archie Thomas’ left arm.
Reporting today contributed by Hannah Meisel, Seth Bodine, and Steve Burger.
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