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WED, 8/4/2021

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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With COVID-19 cases on the rise again, some Americans still refuse to get the vaccine that could curb infections and push us toward a more open society.

Constable: Into the valley of those dead set against vaccines, masks

Just when it appeared that we were emerging from the pandemic and returning to normal, the delta variant and I visit the land of the unvaccinated.
Courtesy of The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Lt. Roger D. Bayne, Jr., with the Addison Fire Protection District No. 1, gets ready to deliver a flag to an FDNY member during The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in 2019.

Essay: 'We also must remember the first responders who survived'

Lt. Roger D. Bayne, Jr. with Addison Fire Protection District No. 1 reflects on Sept. 11, 2001.
U.S. health officials say the highly contagious delta version of the coronavirus is behind changes to mask guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week announced that fully vaccinated people should resume wearing masks indoors if they live in areas where the virus is surging. CDC officials said new information about the spread of the delta variant forced them to reverse course. The agency also said teachers and students everywhere should go back to wearing masks in schools.

Why masks are again advised for everyone indoors

NEW YORK -- Wait, we're supposed to wear masks again? Even if we are vaccinated? For a large part of the U.S., that's the latest advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC this week revisited and revised its guidance for wearing masks indoors to stop the spread of coronavirus.
The Des Plaines Public Library will give away specially printed comic books on Aug. 14 as part of a Free Comic Book Day promotion.

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Des Plaines library

The Des Plaines Public Library will give away comic books on Aug. 14 as part of a national promotion.
M. Eileen Brown/ebrown@dailyherald Sour cherry soup.
 A Hungarian cold soup makes the most of a bounty of cherries
Cold fruit soup walks a thin line between soup or dessert, but who cares? Go ahead and enjoy it for both.
Monarch butterfly enthusiast Ned Bruns collects eggs from milkweed plants and nurses them into caterpillars at his Elk Grove Village home, then watches them spin a chrysalis and emerge as butterflies. He later releases them back into the wild. His mission is to help the dwindling monarch population.
Saving the monarchy: How an Elk Grove Village man is working to help struggling butterflies
Retired carpenter Ned Bruns of Elk Grove Village has made it his mission to help grow the dwindling population of monarch butterflies. It's a daily task that led him to turn his backyard into a garden for the instantaly recognizable orange-and-black insect.
The swift's distinctive silhouette has earned it the nickname “flying cigar.”
Amazing chimney swifts do practically everything while airborne
The chimney swift's name fits it perfectly. These high-speed fliers roost in chimneys or large hollow trees. Unlike most birds, all four of a swift's toes point forward, which facilitates clinging to vertical surfaces.
On Saturday, Aug. 7, Firehouse Subs is holding its H2O For Heroes bottled water drive to benefit first responders and those in need.
Dining events: Donate bottled water to get a free sub at Firehouse Subs
To help those in need, Firehouse Subs is holding its H2O For Heroes drive Saturday when a donation of bottled water equals a free sub. Plus, WhirlyBall serves new custom beer flights and three of Scorched Earth Brewing Co.'s brews recently won accolades.
Cary Soccer Association coach Mike Goldman works with youth in the league at Cary Grove Park on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Cary. Goldman, 70, is a recovered heroin addict from 45 years ago through Gateway who has focused his efforts into various volunteer opportunities, including coaching youth soccer.
Addiction recovery leads Cary resident to life of volunteer work
Cary resident Mike Goldman began using drugs when he was in seventh grade, but professional recovery services and decades of volunteer work -- particularly coaching for the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association -- have helped him maintain a life of sobriety for more than 40 years, he said.
Be aware that certain fertilizers and herbicides applied to lawns and gardens can pose a danger to your pet.
Have fun outdoors with your pup, but be aware of potential dangers
Ah, summer. Time for you and your dog to spend more time outside. Who knew the potential dangers that lie in wait for Fido in your own backyard?
At a time of widespread digital insecurity it turns out that the oldest and simplest computer fix there is — turning a device off then back on again — can thwart hackers from stealing information from smartphones.
Turn off, turn on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackers
At a time of widespread digital insecurity it turns out that the oldest and simplest computer fix there is -- turning a device off then back on again -- can thwart some hackers from stealing information from smartphones.
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Feder: Steve Dolinsky makes reservation with NBC 5 as 'The Food Guy'
Steve Dolinsky, whose savvy restaurant reviews have been tantalizing viewers for more than 25 years, is about to become a weekly special on the menu of NBC-owned WMAQ-Channel 5.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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