The New Regular: There will be many new niches
This is the 11th edition of my New Regular series, which is committed to helping Main Street businesses make the tenuous transition to a post-pandemic economy. Normal hasn’t been seen…
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On a High Note: Vol. 16
Happy Monday friends! Kendall and I are back with volume 16 (!!!) of On a High Note: A Monday roundup of inspiring, fascinating and/or helpful snippets and ideas to try,…
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‘Health and safety strikes’ are on the table if schools reopen without adequate COVID-19 protections, two Illinois statewide teachers union announce
The two unions said in their joint statement: “We are working to ensure that any district providing in-person instruction in Illinois is prepared and able to abide by the safety…
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Chiefs’ Duvernay-Tardif first to opt out of 2020 NFL season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs became the first player to opt out of the upcoming NFL season due to…
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Woman raises more than $40K for father, 8-year-old son selling flowers
BOYLE HEIGHTS, California — When Edgar Machic Jr.’s father lost his job due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 8-year-old started helping his dad make a living by selling flowers. Wendy…
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Leading the sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report are summer patterns on inland lakes and ponds around Chicago,and fishing/wading area rivers; a bonus comes with a bullhead nugget.
Summer fishing on inland lakes and ponds around Chicago and wading area rivers lead this sprawling raw-fie Midwest Fishing Report. It’s that time of the year. Jim Sanaxay messaged the…
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Once loved for nostalgia, Springfield’s Route 66 Drive-in is perfect for social-distanced fun
If 2020 was a normal year, you could head to the Route 66 Drive-in in Springfield on a Friday or Saturday night to enjoy a movie with a car full…
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Bye Bye Blackbird | Food & Drink Feature
I celebrated my 28th birthday at Blackbird six months after it opened. I don’t remember exactly what I ate, but I know pork belly was involved, along with a red…
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Q&A with Deborah E. Kanter, Author of Chicago Católico
Author of Chicago Católico: Making Catholic Parishes Mexican, Deborah E. Kanter answers questions about her influences, discoveries, and motivations for writing her book. Q: Why did you decide to write…
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Is Chicago safe/open enough to visit? Also, composting, summer dresses, and a new clean foundation
Dudley Stephens sweatshirt (size up if in between sizes!), old hat + leggings, Rug (on sale! It’s indoor/outdoor), similar chairs, old table We’re back with another Ask Jess! Which honestly,…
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