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Friday, April 3, 2020

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Talitha and David Mueller are the new owners of the Batavia Popcorn Depot on Water Street. They are unsure when they’ll reopen the business, which has been closed since September.

New Batavia Popcorn Depot owners hope to open in May

Talitha and David Mueller bought the Batavia Popcorn Depot from Jack Pepper three weeks ago. But right now, they're unsure of when they'll reopen the business.
The District 300 Food Pantry is modifying its distribution process and schedule during the coronavirus pandemic.

District 300 Food Pantry adjusting amid coronavirus concerns

The District 300 Food Pantry is adjusting its distribution process to limit exposure during the coronavirus pandemic.
A penguin and beluga whale stare at each other at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago as part of a series of penguin field trips. The Shedd Aquarium is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How to explore Chicago, suburban museums from home during the pandemic

While Chicago-area museums are closed right now, you can explore their halls online -- and watch Shedd Aquarium's popular penguin field trips -- from the comfort of your couch.
Sun Lake Forest Preserve provides access to 629 acres of oak woodlands, wetlands and restored prairies.

Lake Villa's Sun Lake offers welcoming signs of spring

A lovely stroll through Lake Villa's Sun Lake offers insight into its 629 acres of oak woodlands, wetlands and restored prairies.
After the coronavirus contagion brought an end to many rituals of everyday life, many of them reappeared on Zoom.
Everybody seems to be using Zoom. But its security flaws could leave people at risk.
After the coronavirus contagion brought an end to many rituals of everyday life, many of them reappeared on Zoom. But the company's dramatic growth has come with a crisis of its own: An uproar over security, privacy and harassment concerns that could leave its growing audience at risk.
The Fill a Heart 4 Kids nonprofit organized car parades to lift the spirits of kids staying in children's homes in Lake and Cook counties during the coronavirus pandemic.
How a Lake County nonprofit is helping homeless, foster kids during the pandemic
The Fill a Heart 4 Kids nonprofit has been working around the clock to ensure hundreds of unaccompanied homeless youths and foster children in Lake and Cook counties are receiving educational support, positive experiences and other necessities during the state-at-home order.
Four independent restaurants — Player’s Pub & Grill in Prospect Heights, The Red Barn Restaurant & Brewery in Mount Prospect, The Beacon Tap in Des Plaines and Emerald Isle in Edison Park — are joining forces to support each other and first responders during the stay-at-home order.
Dining in: Suburban restaurants supporting first responders and offering more to-go deals
With Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order extended through April 30, now more than ever it's important to support suburban restaurants by ordering curbside, carryout or delivery. Here's where you can find specials and deals and learn how some local eateries are supporting each other and first responders.
Palatine resident Ryan Gable says he's willing to donate use of this Winnebago Vista LX to a Northwest suburban medical professional who is concerned about bringing the COVID-19 virus home after treating patients on the job.
Palatine man offers free use of RV to medical worker
Palatine resident Ryan Gable says he's willing to donate use of his recreational vehicle to a Northwest suburban medical professional who is concerned about spreading COVID-19 at home after treating patients on the job.
Gabriela Hernandez Chico, one of the organizers behind a DuPage mutual aid group, delivers food to residents at the Timber Lake Apartments complex in West Chicago during the coronavirus crisis.
Wheaton mutual aid group helping those most hurt by economic fallout
Volunteers are bringing groceries and reassurance to people bearing the brunt of the coronavirus economic crisis.
The Morton Arboretum will remain closed through the end of the month starting Thursday.
Morton Arboretum closing after visitors flout social distancing warnings
The Morton Arboretum will close its doors after visitors failed to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Nicasa in Round Lake is among the Lake County nonprofits that are receiving assistance through the United Way of Lake County’s COVID-19 Community Response Fund. The money will help provide food for people in transitional housing.
Call for emergency help answered by donors in Lake County
A first round of emergency grants has been distributed to Lake County nonprofit agencies that are providing food and shelter during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tony Venetic, principal of Marlowe Middle School in Lake in the Hills, misses his students. So he put together a funny and touching video message to share with them, to the tune of “Do You Want to Build a Snowman.”
Lake in the Hills principal kicks off e-learning with fun, touching song parody
Tony Venetico, principal of Marlowe Middle School in Lake in the Hills, serenades his students to kick off e-learning and to let them know how much he misses them.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 4,101, Mike Seeling photo: Member of the WGN Barn Dance play at Forest View High School in June of 1966. The dance kicked off Elk Grove Village’s tencennial celebration and was supposed to be the moneymaker that would subsidize other tencennial activities. The crowd was sparse though and the event lost money. Arkie, the Arkansas Woodchopper, was one of the performers during the dance.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,106, Tom Grieger photo: About 15 members of Local 811 of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers picketed the north side Arlington Heights offices of Illinois Bell Telephone Company on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1966. It marked the first day of the strike, which was called after union members refused to ratify an agreement between union officials and management.
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Billy Harrigan Tighe, who plays lead character Brantley and Sydney Morton, who plays Christy, rehearse a scene during the final dress rehearsal for Paramount Theatre’s “The Secret of My Success” at Paramount Theatre in Aurora. The musical is an adaptation of the 1987 film that starred Michael J. Fox and Helen Slater in the lead roles.
Preparations for the world premiere musical "The Secret of My Success"
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 2,836, Mike Seeling photo: After they saw other kids on their block in Elk Grove Village building snow forts, the Janos kids, John, right, Philip, left and Cindy decided they needed to build one too. They added a snow bench to sit on as well. The fort was constructed in January of 1966.
Through the Film Magnifier: Snow Forts, William Shatner, Jane Fonda, Turtle Races and more
Jane Fonda, left, presents the award for best picture to Kwak Sin Ae for “Parasite” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Shakira, left, and Jennifer Lopez share the stage during halftime of Super Bowl 54.
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