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After 2 years of volatile debates, COVID-19 school mask mandate ends without fanfare in Illinois
A cheerful contingent of kindergartners queued up outside Patton Elementary School in Arlington Heights Monday morning, blissfully unaware that Feb. 28 marked a dramatic milestone in their nearly ...
Homeless numbers dropping in Illinois, but advocates warn it may be a COVID bubble
The challenge of determining the number of people who are homeless has become even more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic, advocates say. Living under bridges, behind buildings or in remote ...
Masks still rule in Chicago Public Schools ‘for now’ as rest of Illinois mostly ditches them; CEO says he’s reviewing guidance
Mask mandates ended in most of Chicago and Illinois Monday, but not in the state’s largest school district. Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez reminded families in a Sunday letter that ...
Biologists seeing more fish species in Chicago waterways due to reduced pollution
The Shedd Aquarium says that after 50 years of working to reduce the pollution in Chicago’s waterways, they now have definitive proof that the efforts are paying off.
Illinois Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Monday, February 28th, through Friday, March 4th, is Illinois Severe Weather Preparedness Week. During this time it’s a good idea to freshen up on your severe weather safety plans. If you ...