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A $4K BLT? How a Food Delivery Order Almost Kept a Chicago Man From Paying Rent
Open. Closed. Open. Closed. Dining in Illinois’ restaurants has been a gamble as coronavirus mitigation rules have meant indoor dining restrictions or closures depending on COVID-19 metrics in the state. Curbside pickup and delivery have remained a constant and safe option, but with such high demand, it’s not uncommon for the occasional order mix-up. “Maybe your soda didn’t come with...
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‘Overwhelming:' Illinois' Top Doctor Talks About Emotional Moment at News Briefing
In a moment that captured the emotional toll of the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of Illinois Department of Public Health, was brought to tears Friday during a news briefing as she delivered difficult news about the second surge of the pandemic. “Just thinking about how many seats are going to be empty, how many people who started this…
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Chicago Marathon Canceled Due to Health Concerns Over Coronavirus Pandemic
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has been canceled for its 2020 race due to “the ongoing public health concerns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic,” organizers announced Monday.
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Unique Coronavirus Strain Found in Chicago: Northwestern Study
Northwestern University researchers have discovered Chicago has a unique COVID-19 virus strain that appears to be directly linked from the early outbreak in China, the university said in a news release Thursday. Another variant discovered in Chicago COVID-19 patients, which happens to be the predominant variant worldwide, and in the U.S. is centered in New York, generates more of...