The Hilton Chicago opened as the world’s largest hotel nearly a century ago. Guests have included dozens of presidents, world leaders and celebrities. It also was the location of a pivotal scene in the Harrison Ford movie “The Fugitive.” Now the sprawling South Michigan Avenue hotel is embarking on another pivotal moment in its 94-year history reopening after going dark for nearly 15 months .
Northwestern University announced Wednesday that students will be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine next academic year. In a letter to the school community, administrators wrote the decision was made as confidence in the vaccine’s effectiveness has increased and the supply has grown to meet the demand in Illinois. Meanwhile, U.S. health advisers endorsed use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in .