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As of right now, nearly all the deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. are in people who weren’t vaccinated. An analysis of government data also showed that out of 18,000 COVID-19 deaths in May, only about 150 of them were from fully vaccinated people.
In other news, the tornado that tore through the western suburbs on Sunday damaged many houses. But it also caused something else: a tree apocalypse. Destruction experts are saying that the severe toll on the trees in Naperville and Woodridge could have repercussions for years to come.
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Will the third time be the charm for Chicago aldermen to finally vote on DuSable Drive?
For the third consecutive City Council meeting, an ordinance to rename Lake Shore Drive from Hollywood Avenue to 67th Street for Chicago founder Jean Baptiste Point DuSable could come before the full body for a vote.
But that’s far from certain.
DuSable LSD supporters back Friday council vote on ‘DuSable Lake Shore Drive’ compromise
2020’s difficulties fade, but Chicago homicides and shootings stay stubbornly elevated
As the first half of 2021 draws to a close and the country has returned to a sense of normalcy, violence has not ebbed away along with COVID-19. Figures show Chicago has instead seen a slight rise in gun violence even over 2020’s concerning tallies, despite the efforts of many violence-prevention workers
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, who know well what they are up against.
Three Chicago drivers are suing Chicago Parking Meters, alleging the private company’s exclusive contract to operate street parking represents a “75-year monopoly” granted by the city.
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Chicago federal court, seeks class-action status on behalf of drivers who have fed the ubiquitous ParkChicago machines lining city streets, alleging the 75-year agreement has led to higher parking rates, too many meters and restrictions on alternative transportation such as bicycles and ride-sharing.
There’s going to be a brick-and-mortar grocery store in a West Side food desert staffed by neighborhood youths, thanks in no small part to the generosity of thousands of WSCR-AM sports talk listeners.
Danny Parkins’ 24-hour “What About Chicago” radiothon didn’t just raise awareness for former Chicago Bears outside linebacker Sam Acho’s Athletes for Justice charity, the nonprofit By the Hand Club for Kids and the impact a dearth of fresh, healthy food retailers has in certain neighborhoods. Parkins and The Score’s other hosts raised at least $664,000 for construction of a permanent, full-service facility for Austin Harvest.
What began with a one-off T-shirt creation worn to a Chicago Cubs game six years ago developed into a thriving company. Known for witty one-liners, Obvious Shirts has become a favorite of Cubs players, coaches and fans.
Joe Johnson has been a one-man show behind the scenes of the business he founded.