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It’s your last chance to vote in the
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As cities around the world start to emerge from lockdown, we’re taking a moment to look back and thank the Chicagoans who have made our homebound lives bearable over the last two-plus months—from chefs and bartenders to mask makers and sea otters. Join us in celebrating the people who have helped us feel more connected than ever before—even when we’re stuck at home. Raise a glass to these awe-inspiring nominees and cast your vote today! |
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This week’s top stories |
Kanye West put up a huge banner at the Michigan Avenue Gap store to celebrate his Yeezy partnership.
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Millennium Park’s Great Lawn has reopened with social distancing circles.
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Here’s Chicago’s lineup of virtual Independence Day celebrations.
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Chicago restaurants can reopen indoor seating—here’s what to expect when you dine out.
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5 more Chicago streets have closed to make way for outdoor dining.
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A Logan Square couple is raffling off homemade pizzas to support Assata’s Daughters.
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Your weekend planner |
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Things to do around town |
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It's no secret that celebrating the 4th of July will be a different experience this year. Navy Pier has already canceled its annual fireworks display and events throughout the suburbs have followed suit, though every Chicagoan knows that there will be plenty of amateur displays to fill the void. Thankfully, you'll still be able to relax in Chicago parks over the long weekend, go for a stroll on the reopened Lakefront Trail or catch a screening at a Chicago drive-in movie theater. Use our 4th of July guide
to find the best places to eat, drink and spend time outdoors on America's birthday. | |
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Hero of the week |
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You can text your friends, send them a postcard or show up on their doorstep for a socially-distanced hangout, but if you really want to tell them how much you care, you might want to say it with puppets. This month, the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival will begin booking "Pop-Up Puppet-Grams
"—the marionette equivalent of a singing telegram, performed live (from at least 6 feet away) for its recipient. Chicago puppeteer Mark Blashford is the artist behind the "puppet-grams," delivering a personalized five-minute performance on doorsteps, front yards, lobbies or porches. During the show, his puppet cowboy will paint a small picture which is given to the recipient as a keepsake. That’s so much better than FaceTime. |
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We don't know who needs to hear this but...
Instead of referring to it as “work from home,” we should call it “living at work.” | |
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