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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Occupational therapist Lauren Green, of Hometown, winces as she receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from Oak Street Health nurse Tiffany Pipkins at a mass-vaccination event at the South suburban Cook County clinic in January.

'It's certainly not our first choice': Suburbanites make hourslong treks for vaccinations

Faced with vaccine scarcity, some people have been driving hours to get shots outside of the suburbs. And while suburban health departments have not opened vaccine eligibility to medically vulnerable people under 65, pharmacies and hospital networks in the suburbs have -- but appointments are hard to come by.
The Museum of Science and Industry reopens in March with the traveling exhibit “Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes,” which features costumes from the blockbuster film “Black Panther.”

Best Bets: Marvel Universe lands at MSI

The traveling exhibit "Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes" comes to Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan hosts cabaret performances by Michael McDermott and the Brookfield Zoo reopens following a temporary winter closure.
A saliva-based, rapid-result COVID-19 test developed at the University of Illinois has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, allowing it to be deployed at colleges and schools throughout the state.

U of I's COVID-19 saliva test finally receives FDA approval

The long-awaiting University of Illinois rapid-result COVID-19 saliva test finally received FDA approval for emergency use and is expected to be rolled out to other colleges around the state soon.
With the horse racing palace he created behind him, Arlington Park owner Richard “Dick” Duchossois takes in the atmosphere in 2005.

Constable: Duchossois has fond memories, hope for what's next at Arlington Park

His heart and soul went into the building of Arlington Park, but 99-year-old Dick Duchossois has fond memories and hope that new owners will do something that benefits the community.
Elgin Area School District U-46 is among more than 600 school districts statewide seeking a waiver on standardized tests this spring because of pandemic constraints.
School leaders statewide say no to standardized tests this spring
Nearly 700 school superintendents from the suburbs and across the state are asking the U.S. Department of Education for permission to skip standardized testing this spring.
Several boxes of food were loaded into a family van as volunteers at Crossroads Community Church gave away 1,248 boxes of USDA Farmers to Families food in a drive-through distribution event at the Carol Stream church Feb. 17.
Carol Stream church volunteers hand out more than 1,200 boxes of food
Crossroads Community Church in Carol Stream recently handed out 1,248 boxes of food in a few short hours through a USDA Farmers to Families program.
Pastor Katie Shaw Thompson leads a Sunday service at Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren in Elgin that is broadcast via Zoom and YouTube. COVID-19 forced the church to turn to the internet to continue preaching to the flock, Thompson said, adding there’s no denying its reach and convenience.
How the small Highland Avenue Church in Elgin has thrived during the pandemic
A look at how one small Elgin church has overcome the separation imparted by the COVID-19 pandemic to become an even stronger community.
The nation is poised to get a third vaccine against COVID-19, but health officials are concerned that at first glance the Johnson & Johnson shot may not be seen as equal to other options from Pfizer and Moderna.
J&J's 1-dose shot cleared, giving U.S. 3rd COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two.
Grayslake resident Griffin Rebecca saved a stranger from choking earlier this month, all while being attacked by a dog.
Suburban Hero: Grayslake man braves dog attack to save choking woman
A Grayslake resident is being hailed as a hero for saving a stranger from choking near Gurnee earlier this month.
A new study has linked excessive sugar intake with inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.
Initial studies link added sugar and IBD
Stomach issues? Last fall, a study using mice found evidence that excessive sugar intake can lead to inflammatory bowel disease.
There are strategies parents can use to better communicate with their teenagers.
Trouble talking with your teen? Try this
A large reason parents may feel unsettled by their changing relationship with their teen is because teens are focused on friendships. This is fundamentally appropriate, and at a certain point in their development, they start confiding in friends instead of parents.
Amid the pandemic-fueled recession, your job description and responsibilities may have changed. Whether you’ve taken on more tasks after employees were laid off or your household income has taken a hit, there are plenty of reasons to negotiate your salary even in tough times.
Millennial Money: 5 tips to negotiate pay in a tough economy
The pandemic-related recession has altered many job descriptions, and your new role may merit a salary discussion, even in uncertain times. Here are some strategies to help you achieve the ideal salary.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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In this Oct. 8, 1964 file photo, The Supremes, from left, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson and Diana Ross, perform during a reception for them in a hotel, in London. Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has died at 76 years old. Publicist Jay Schwartz says Wilson died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas and that the cause was not immediately clear.
Mary Wilson of The Supremes has died at 76
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 233, Don Vickery photo: Kitchen preparations such as this are being duplicated all over the south side of Arlington Heights in February of 1965 as 34 Girl Scout troops prepare for a bake sale in the Gieseke Shoe story. Scouts pictured are from left to right are Ruth Nerlinger, Sue Pretto, Debbie Donavon and Anne Baughman.
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The Weeknd performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 219, Don Vickery photo: Bridge players concentrate on their cards during a bridge party at Pioneer Park in Arlington Heights in February of 1965.
Through the Film Magnifier: Bill Buckner, bridge clubs, wine tasting, Kristy McNichol and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 52,005, Dave Tonge photo: Tapes are recorded every half-hour by Sportsphone announcers unless there is a breaking story, when they are changed immediately. Pat Benkowski is recording the voice of a quiz winner, the only prize, at the services cramped quarters in the John Hancock building in Chicago in September of 1979.
Through the Film Magnifier: Sportsphone, Steve and Garry, circus tryouts, police dogs and more.
In this June 21, 2010, file photo, holding the NBA championship trophy, Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant flashes the victory sign during a parade in downtown Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.
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