On the eve of Gov. J.B. Pritzker lifting nearly all of his remaining statewide COVID-19 restrictions, public health experts here are cautioning that the pandemic is still with us and will be for awhile. Political experts say COVID-19 and our elected leaders’ response to it certainly will live on in the world of electoral politics for at least the next several years. Incumbents governors in .
Illinois and Chicago are scheduled to fully reopen on Friday, marking an emotional turning point in the pandemic for many who have endured loss and a lack of connection in public life. Among Friday’s milestones: The Cubs’ home game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field will mark the first time a Chicago baseball game will be played in front of a full crowd since the beginning of the .
Illinois and Chicago are scheduled to fully reopen on Friday, marking an emotional turning point in the pandemic for many who have endured loss and a lack of connection in public life. Among Friday’s milestones: The Cubs’ home game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field will mark the first time a Chicago baseball game will be played in front of a full crowd since the beginning of the .
This week we spoke with restaurant workers about the real reasons for the industry worker shortage, and with the minds behind the upcoming “In the Heights” movie musical. Plus, don’t miss the first-ever exhibition from Chicago native Christina Quarles a rising star in the world of art.