CHICAGO - Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as "role models" for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares to open access to all adults.Harris visited a vaccination site in Chicago that opened last week for union workers.
Chicago officials also hope the dedicated site will improve vaccination rates among Black and Latinx city residents.After touring the site, Harris spoke to union members and said the site was "a model for the country." She told a group of vaccinated union members that their next task is encouraging others to receive a vaccine once eligible.FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris tours a COVID19 vaccination.