The Illinois Department of Public Health is recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most people in the state, in direct contrast to recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A Chicago police officer is accused of using his law enforcement credentials to buy guns, including an AR-style rifle, for a man who then smuggled them into Mexico. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been awarded NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career for his performance Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

Plus, it’s been just over two weeks since the Department of Homeland Security started an expanded immigration enforcement campaign in the Chicago area. Sun-Times reporter Nader Issa talked to WBEZ’s Clare Lane about where things stand today.