Cook County Lifestyle
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Cook health officials say unvaccinated 'should' mask up in schools
Jul 24, 2021 9:45 AM - After seeing several suburban school district boards "making up rules on their own" about who should wear masks at school this year, Cook County Department of Public Health officials issue guidance saying all unvaccinated individuals "should" wear masks. -
How county animal shelters are handling the summer influx, and what pet owners can do
Jul 23, 2021 4:12 PM - DuPage County Animal Services, the second largest county-run pet shelter in the state, was at "critical capacity" in June. Now, thanks to adoption, reunification and rescue partners, the shelter has less than 200 animals in their care for the first time in weeks. The pattern is seen at most other suburban county-operated shelters. -
How McHenry County Bicycle Club has stayed active for 40 years
Jun 2, 2021 9:28 AM - Organized in spring 1981, the McHenry County Bicycle Club celebrates its 40th anniversary with a 40-mile ride Saturday, June 26. -
As demand drops, some COVID-19 vaccination sites are closing
May 28, 2021 6:39 AM - "There were numerous tears of joy," when one suburban mass vaccination site opened in January. But with demand down, some sites are closing in lieu of a 'hyper-local' inoculation drive. -
Area tourism boards team up for summer campaign
May 26, 2021 4:36 PM - Nine area tourism organizations have launched a summer campaign to encourage travel to and around northeastern Illinois. It is themed "The Only Thing Missing Is You," and is designed to promote awareness and generate interest in luring visitors back to the Chicago-area's many sights and experiences. -
Get vaccinated for your mom this Sunday, health officials suggest
May 6, 2021 6:58 AM - Band-aids are preferred over bouquets this Mother's Day to show Mom you got a COVID-19 vaccination, Cook County health experts say. -
Livestreamed weddings in Cook County to start Monday
Apr 30, 2021 7:50 PM - Couples looking to tie the knot before a Cook County judge can do so starting Monday via livestreamed ceremonies, Chief Judge Timothy Evans' office announced Friday.
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J & J vaccine's return hailed by Cook County officials
Apr 25, 2021 9:35 AM - Cook County health officials Saturday hailed the return of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the fight against COVID-19. It's needed to reach the goal of community immunity, they said. -
Cook, collar counties receive high, improving marks in latest state health rankings
Apr 17, 2021 4:53 PM - What are the healthiest places to live in Illinois? DuPage County is ranked the healthiest of all 102 counties. McHenry County is fourth. Lake County is fifth. Kane County is seventh and Will County is ninth. Cook County is 44th, a big jump over five years ago. -
Hustle Chicago charity stair climb moves from Hancock building to Soldier Field
Apr 6, 2021 6:00 AM - The Hustle Chicago stair climb, formerly known as Hustle Up the Hancock, will take place Sunday, April 18 at a new venue -- outdoors at Soldier Field.
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