Rev. Meeks Retires / La Russa Poll Results / Vax OK'd For Kids Under 5

Two-thirds of Patch Poll voters say the White Sox should fire Manager Tony La Russa.

But the only MLB general manager to ever fire the Hall of Fame skipper, Ken "Hawk" Harrelson, tells Jeff Arnold that would be a bad move fore owner Jerry Reinsdorf.

JEFF ARNOLD ON SPORTS: White Sox's Mr. 'He Gone' Says La Russa Shouldn't Be Axed

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• The CDC approved Moderna and Pfizer coronavirus vaccination for kids under five years old. City leaders say they're starting to roll out shots for kids between 6 months and 4 years old. (FOX32)
• The University of Chicago faces calls for reparations for its ties to slavery. University officials dispute the claim, saying the modern-day school was chartered in 1890, after slavery had ended. Some people don't buy that argument, Nick Blumberg reports. (WTTW)
• On Sunday, former state senator, the Rev. James Meeks announced his retirement as pastor of Salem Baptist Church after 42 years. He named his successor, Charlie Dates. (ABC7)
• Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at the University Club of Chicago Monday as part of a speaking tour testing the waters for a possible 2024 campaign for President. (FOX32)

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