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Coping with COVID: March 18

The number of cases jumps. Wiley’s Grill finds a home for food. Rabid Brewing comes up with a unique pairing, beer and TP. What should you do if you think you need to be tested for COVID-19?

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Need to vote overcomes fear of coronavirus

The turnout wasn’t great, but voters made it to the polls Tuesday in spite of the coronavirus pandemic. Joe Biden won the Democratic Party’s state presidential primary race. Unofficial results show Lori Wilcox ahead in Cook County vote for the 40th District state senate seat, but media reports suggest incumbent Patrick[Read More…]

IDPH reports first COVID-19-related death in Illinois

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first death of an Illinois resident who tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  The individual was a Chicago resident in her 60s who tested positive earlier this month and had contact with a known COVID-19 case. “I am deeply saddened[Read More…]

Coping with COVID-19: March 17

Homewood pitches in to help local restaurants survive the pandemic. The SBA offers disaster loans. Number of COVID-19 cases rises again in Illinois. Information hygiene.

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Today is Election Day

Polls are open today from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough is urging voters to double check their assigned polling place as some have changed recently. For example, voters in Precinct 67, who in recent years have voted at Shir Tikvah temple in Homewood, are now[Read More…]

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