The Illinois House and Senate have canceled upcoming in-person sessions in Springfield. Some legislators have wanted to be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine before returning in person. Today, Governor JB Pritzker is allowing any of the 177 state reps or senators to get a COVID vaccine if they want one.
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin says the move is a slap in the face to millions of folks who were in Phase 1B and still can’t get a spot in line.
Pritzker says he won’t be including himself on the list to get a vaccine and will wait his turn.