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PEORIA — In a historic moment, health care workers in Chicago and Peoria on Tuesday became the first groups in Illinois to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, marking what Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike called “the beginning of the end” of the pandemic. The vaccine, developed by the drug companies Pfizer and BioNTech, was granted Emergency Use Authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week and is now being shipped throughout the United States. Early studies have shown that after two doses that are given 21 days apart, the vaccine is 95% ...

Steward Gretchen Monti keeps the Audubon Garden blooming on the Constitution Trail. David Proeber BLOOMINGTON — The six months I’ve been writing the weekly column “Explore with Lenore” have coincided with an increased interest in outdoor recreation as people look for a relaxing, safe outlet for activity during the pandemic. The Outdoor Industry Association reports that 15% of Americans plan to hike more because of the pandemic and social distancing guidelines. The same survey showed that 11% planned to visit local parks more. It’s been a ple...