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News from February 2022

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Kilonova afterglow potentially spotted for first time

By Amanda Morris | Feb 28, 2022

For the first time, Northwestern University-led astronomers may have detected an afterglow from a kilonova.

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Chicago to Remove Mask and Vaccine Requirements for Certain Public Settings

By The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce | Feb 28, 2022

On February 28, the City will remove the mask and vaccine requirements for certain public spaces to align with the State of Illinois’ previously announced plans to lift the statewide indoor mask mandate on that day.

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Actress/Model Amanda Booth Co-Hosted GiGi's Playhouse Star-Studded Event Last Night Raising Nearly a Half Million Dollars - Event Empowers and Includes Down Syndrome Community

By Betsy Shepherd | Feb 28, 2022

GiGi’s Playhouse, the first ever Down syndrome achievement center held its annual national “i have a voice” gala last night at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, IL. It raised a staggering $479,000 with 475 attendees.

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Site Captains Make Chicago River Day Happen; When the Falcon Looks at You; Bill to Ban Foam Containers In Illinois; In Memoriam

By Friends of the Chicago River | Feb 28, 2022

To share the fun of Chicago River Day and help other volunteers make the most of their experience, father and son Tony and Andy Mitchell are teaming up for another year as co-site captains.

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Chicago Mask Updates, Cash Assistance Notification Sign-Up, COVID-19 Vaccine Event, Housing Resources

By Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward | Feb 28, 2022

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., announced that the City will remove the mask and vaccine requirements for certain public spaces on February 28 to align with the State of Illinois’ previously announced plans to lift the statewide indoor mask mandate on that day.

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Dance Marathon Returns

By Stephen Lewis | Feb 28, 2022

48th Northwestern Dance Marathon is back under the tent.

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How many maintenance service workers with Chicago Park District in 2020 are salaried workers?

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

The Chicago Park District had two maintenance service workers who were salaried employees in 2020, according to financial documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.

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City of Chicago officials report 7,230 coronavirus deaths, with 558,048 confirmed cases

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

There have been 558,048 confirmed coronavirus cases in City of Chicago as of Feb. 28, with 7,230 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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94,277 Illinois residents of 80 years and older test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

As of Feb. 28, 94,277 Illinois residents of 80 years and older have tested positive for COVID-19.

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392,339 Illinois residents in their 50s test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

As of Feb. 28, 392,339 Illinois residents in their 50s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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118,990 City of Chicago residents in their 20s test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

As of Feb. 28, 118,990 City of Chicago residents in their 20s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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492,186 Illinois residents in their 30s test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

As of Feb. 28, 492,186 Illinois residents in their 30s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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43,719 City of Chicago residents in their 60s test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

As of Feb. 28, 43,719 City of Chicago residents in their 60s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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523,884 Illinois residents in their 20s test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

As of Feb. 28, 523,884 Illinois residents in their 20s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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21,399 City of Chicago residents in their 70s test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

As of Feb. 28, 21,399 City of Chicago residents in their 70s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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No new teachers in Chicago sign pledge on Feb. 26 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

There were no new teachers in Chicago who signed the pledge on Feb. 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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65,949 City of Chicago residents in their 50s test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

As of Feb. 28, 65,949 City of Chicago residents in their 50s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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12,995 City of Chicago residents of 80 years and older test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

As of Feb. 28, 12,995 City of Chicago residents of 80 years and older have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Sheridan/LaSalle Express ridership increases by 91.9% during October 2021 compared to previous year

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

Sheridan/LaSalle Express ridership increased by 91.9 percent during October 2021 compared to the previous year, according to the Chicago Transportation Authority.

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Jackson (Blue Line - Dearborn Subway) ridership increases by 143.7% during October 2021 compared to previous year

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2022

Jackson (Blue Line - Dearborn Subway) station ridership increased by 143.7 percent during October 2021 compared to the previous year, according to the Chicago Transportation Authority.