Walgreens And CVS Defend The Pace Of Illinois Nursing Home Vaccinations
Weeks into COVID-19 inoculations, 80% of nursing-home doses are waiting for use, but the pharmacy chains say everything is on track.
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Trump Impeachment Moves To The Senate, Testing His Sway Over The GOP
The House impeachment case against Donald Trump has been delivered to the Senate, where Republican lawmakers are easing off their criticism of the former president.
Foot Of Snow Blankets Parts Of The Midwest
Nebraska and Iowa saw 12 or 13 inches of snow in some places, and one meteorologist predicted parts of northern Illinois could see up to 8 inches or more by Tuesday evening.
Like So Much This Year In The NFL, The Pandemic Is Taking A Toll — On Super Bowl Ads
For the first time in 37 years Budweiser will not directly advertise its beer during the game. Other famous brands are also taking a pass.
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Some Illinois Teachers Are Getting Vaccinated Ahead of Schedule. Others Are Still Waiting.
Vaccinations for teachers can ease school reopening tensions, but the inoculation schedule is uneven across the state.
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LISTEN: The Nerdette Book Club Dissects ‘The Space Between Worlds,’ A Sci-Fi Trope Bender
Micaiah Johnson’s debut novel takes you into the multiverse … and then defies expectations. Our book club panel breaks it all down.
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Survival Economics: High Unemployment Pushes Black Chicagoans Into Informal Jobs
A new report documents how some South and West side residents sell loose cigarettes, clean houses and perform other odd jobs to earn money.
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Even With Looser COVID-19 Rules, Some Chicago Restaurants Stick To Takeout
Many eateries welcomed the return of indoor diners over the weekend, but others hesitated, citing the spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant.
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Chicago Teachers Vote To Reject In-Person School
Union members approved a resolution to work remotely only starting Monday. CPS then pushed back the return of elementary staff to Wednesday.
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Cook County Jail Has Started Offering The COVID-19 Vaccine To Guards. Will They Take It?
The county started vaccinations Wednesday. The close quarters make the facility a constant concern during the pandemic.
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Some Chicago Museums Announce Reopening Dates As COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
Some Chicago museums will soon reopen their doors to visitors, after state officials updated COVID-19 restrictions.
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Cook County Judge Rejects Attempt To Block Consumer-Fraud Case Against ComEd
The state’s Citizens Utility Board tried to stop a Circuit Court lawsuit while it fights a separate, federal case against the scandal-scarred power company.
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Business Startups Are Surging As Entrepreneurs Chase Their Dreams Despite The Pandemic
Ignoring the struggling economy, risk-takers in the Chicago area and across Illinois are driving business creation.
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With No Oversight, Illinois Cities Flout State Law That Encourages Affordable Housing
In 2009, Illinois created a board to provide checks and balances for the development of affordable housing, but it’s never heard a case.
