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Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

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Coronavirus On The Rise In Illinois, But Chicago’s Flat For Now, Top Doctor Says

"The main thing is all around us, cases are on the incline. ... We look good in Chicago right now, but Chicago doesn't have a wall around it."

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Don’t Go To Big Barbecues, Fireworks Shows This 4th Of July, Top Doc Says

By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Police Plan To Arrest Teens At ‘Drug Corners’ Ahead Of 4th Of July Weekend

By Kelly Bauer Bronzeville, Near South Side Primary category in which blog post is published

Irving Park Woman Sells Tie-Dye Masks To Raise Money For Lurie Children’s Hospital

By Alex V. Hernandez Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published

California Park Pool House Damaged By Fire, But No One Injured

By Alex V. Hernandez Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published

Fork In Lincoln Square Closes After ‘Exposure’ To Coronavirus

By Alex V. Hernandez Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published

Alderman Offers Free Black Lives Matter Signs To North Center Neighbors After Racist Flyers Thrown Into Yards

By Alex V. Hernandez Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published
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Chicago Gyms Reopen, But Coalition Asks City To Allow 50 Percent Capacity, Optional Masks

Chicago has stricter restrictions for indoor gyms, including mandatory face masks and a 25-percent capacity cap.

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New Lincoln Square Zero-Waste General Store Seeks To Fight Environmental Toll Of Coronavirus

All of Eco & The Flamingo's products are ethically sourced and have either no packaging or are placed in 100 percent compostable or recyclable packaging.

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Uber, Lyft Charges More For Riders Going To Chicago’s Non-White Neighborhoods, Study Shows

The study showed fares increased when a person was dropped off in a neighborhood with a high percentage of non-white residents. A Lyft spokesperson called the study "deeply flawed."

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These Lincoln Square Businesses Are Opening For Phase 4

Bars and restaurants are encouraged to prioritize patio service.

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Bottles And Cans Selling Locally Brewed 6-Packs To Raise Money For Lincoln Square Chamber

A portion of each sale will be donated to the chamber. Online orders must be placed before midnight Tuesday.

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Can Indoor Dining Save Chicago’s Struggling Restaurants? Some Aren’t Risking It, Others Have No Choice

"What do you do: Kill your restaurant or kill the people that work at your restaurant? That's a gross decision to have to make," one restaurant owner said.

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Chicago Public Schools Will Keep Its Police Program — For Now

The school board voted 4-3 in favor of keeping Chicago Police officers in city schools.

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64 More People Die From Coronavirus In Illinois

Among the victims were 39 people in Cook County, including a man in his 30s.

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Moms In Need Can Get Free Baby Supplies During Weekend Giveaways. Here’s How

People can also drop off supplies like diapers, formula and sanitary napkins so they can be given to people in need.