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COVID-19 vaccines greatly reduce the chance of contracting a severe case of the respiratory disease, and they could soon boost the chance a tiny bit, at least of a massive cash windfall for Illinois residents.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker today hinted the state could soon launch a vaccine lottery program as an incentive to get more people to roll up their sleeves.
A little more than half of Illinois adults are fully immunized, and two-thirds have gotten at least one dose, but the state has averaged only 41,234 shots administered per day over the past week the lowest daily vax rate seen since the end of January, when supply was desperately scarce.
Medford harriers among the GBL’s best
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The Greater Boston League’s cross-country meet took place last Thursday, May 13, at MacDonald Park against the backdrop of a perfect spring day, which featured many excellent races. It was also Medford’s Senior Day, and the Mustangs’ six graduating harriers of Rayanne Forbes, Bella Grieco, Emily Stanley, Sam Cluggish, Andrew Olivieri and Stefan Langshur were so honored for their contributions to the program the last four years.
The Medford girls sent their senior teammates off with a league championship to complete an undefeated 6-0 season rather appropriately. “They have worked hard during this time of uncertainly, and were rewarded with this win, as well as an undefeated in dual meet season,” said coach Lou Ruggiero.
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Medford boys lost to powerhouse Somerville; girls keep on winning
Medford harriers get split decision
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The Medford High School cross-country teams took on host Somerville at the Blessing of the Bay Boat House. The temperatures were ideal for running, albeit quite windy.
The Medford boys (1-1) faced probably the top team in the Greater Boston League [GBL] this year, and as a result they lost the meet, 23-37. Despite the loss, their efforts resulted in some excellent times on the 2.5-mile course, according to coach Lou Ruggiero.
“Several of our runners showed great improvement, which is what I was looking for,” the coach added.