Illinois’ COVID-19 vaccination pace is slowing, particularly downstate. Here’s what researchers say must be done to boost the effort and return to normalcy.

Federal, state and local officials say they’ve begun to change their approach, including plans to get more doses to primary doctors, reach out to homebound residents and partner more with community-based groups. And they’ve begun touting incentives such as free hair cuts and concerts, in Chicago, and sport-shooting targets at a downstate Department of Natural Resources complex.