Pritzker Plans to Expand Vaccine Eligibility, Announce New COVID Reopening Phase: Sources Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s never felt “more optimistic” about where the state is heading in regards to the coronavirus pandemic, and he appears to be set to announce some big changes to the state’s plans on Thursday. Sources tell NBC 5 that Pritzker plans to expand eligibility for coronavirus vaccines to all state residents age 16 or older beginning on April 12, a massive change from the current structure of the vaccination plan. Currently, the state is in Phase 1B-Plus of its vaccinat...