If it seems like you suddenly know a lot of people with COVID-19 this summer, it’s not just you. COVID-19 is again on the rise in the Chicago area and across the country — the fourth consecutive summer the nation has experienced an upswing. “It hasn’t gone away,” said Dr. Robert Murphy, executive director of the Havey Institute for Global Health and a professor of medicine in in … [Read more...] about COVID-19 on the upswing in Chicago again this summer
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This Chicago dance party is for ladies who want to wind down before midnight
As dozens of women crowd the dance floor at Color Club in Irving Park, many wearing fancy dresses and surrounded by disco lights, the DJ starts playing “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls. Cheers go up during the lyric, “Make it last forever,” before the room belts, “Friendship never ends!” In fact, enjoying a fun night with friends — at a reasonable hour — is what brought many to th … [Read more...] about This Chicago dance party is for ladies who want to wind down before midnight
Aurora considers using grant funds to install more license plate readers, replace aging traffic cameras
Aurora is considering using funds from a previously accepted grant to upgrade cameras in the Aurora Police Department headquarters, replace aging traffic cameras, install new license plate readers and get new equipment for the police digital forensics lab. The proposal, which would be fully funded through the $2.28 million COPS Technology and Equipment Program grant, was … [Read more...] about Aurora considers using grant funds to install more license plate readers, replace aging traffic cameras
Fox River dam removal on hold for now as Army Corps says it wants to do more research
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it wants to do more research before it proceeds with its recommendation that nine dams on the Fox River, including those in Elgin and South Elgin, be removed. In a letter sent to municipal officials and property owners, the agency said it is going to do a new assessment in which they will evaluate the “broad or holistic” impact of dam rem … [Read more...] about Fox River dam removal on hold for now as Army Corps says it wants to do more research
Clean sweep! Rangers 2, White Sox 1
Sam Hodde/Getty Images yes 51 games under yes -202 run differential yes 11-game losing streak yes a 15th sweep yes it’s July 25 The White Sox got out of the gate FAST with shutouts ... sorry, with BEING shut out. But since then, those one-run games have piled up, and have taken a commanding lead on shutouts, 18 games to 12. Either way, that makes 30 games where the o … [Read more...] about Clean sweep! Rangers 2, White Sox 1