Independent Theaters Want You To Keep Going To The Movies — Virtually
While watching a movie at home might not feel exactly the same, it’s become a way for small local theaters to survive.
Minju Park
Former News Intern
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This Couple Didn’t Let A Pandemic Stop Them From Getting Married
Anna Carvlin and Sussan Navabi took their wedding photos in masks and said “cheers” with tiny bottles of hand sanitizer.
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In The South Loop, Bon Jovi And Queen Bring Residents Together — From A Safe Distance
Community singalongs have been popping up around the world, but in the South Loop, they also include a nightly light show.
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In Response To The City’s Forced Isolation, Chicagoans Take In Pets
Local shelters report that the burst of interest in fostering and adopting will help keep their operations going in the short term.
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Chicago Food Pantry Hopes To Feed About 300 Families
Common Pantry in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood has partnered with local grocery stores to help feed families this Thanksgiving.
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Yellow Brick Sidewalk Honors Site Where Author Wrote ‘Oz’
The Chicago site where L. Frank Baum wrote his “Oz” classic is getting the Munchkinland treatment.
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Chicago Teachers Strike: What You Need To Know
WBEZ answers your questions — from how long walkouts usually last to whether Chicago will be required by the state to make up strike days.
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Chicago Marathon: What You Need To Know
Headed to the race on Sunday? Here’s key info on times, locations, viewing spots and more.
