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New coalition of public, private sector leaders call on Congress to act on COVID relief before election
Oct 2, 2020 6:53 PM - The COVID RELIEF NOW Coalition calls for "No Recess Without Relief" imploring Congress to find bipartisan solution to move COVID stimulus package. -
Virtual virtuosos: Chicago a cappella adapts to present its new season online
Oct 1, 2020 11:43 AM - Chicago a cappella has pivoted to an online season under new artistic director John William Trotter of Wheaton. The vocal ensemble is planning a cabaret concert on Oct. 3, plus other virtual offerings amid the coronavirus pandemic. -
Oak Park magician deftly adapts 'The Magic Parlour at Home' for online audiences
Sep 3, 2020 11:03 AM - Magician Dennis Watkins has been performing at Chicago's Palmer House for 10 years. When the pandemic hit, he took his show online for "The Magic Parlour at Home." -
NAWBO Chicago annual conference inspires women business owners to excelAug 18, 2020 4:07 PM - The National Association of Women Business Owners-Chicago Celebration of Achievement is "Reimagining Possibilities" as it transforms into a full-day virtual conference on Thursday, Sept. 10, to honor and empower local women business owners. Now in its 37th year, the annual luncheon has morphed into an online forum that focuses on advancing entrepreneurs, allowing viewers to attend educational breakout workshops and virtual exhibit halls at home.
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Man pleads guilty to murder in dispute over gun at recording studio near Roselle
May 27, 2020 1:14 PM - A man pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder in the shooting of a Glendale Heights man in a dispute about a gun. -
The Week in Pictures is brought to you by Daily Herald photographers
May 24, 2020 8:00 PM - Daily Herald photographers experienced first-hand the exceptional caring attitude of suburbanites. -
Illinois Jaycees to host 'Today We are One 5K Stronger' Virtual 5K
May 28, 2020 1:08 PM - Amid social distancing, the Illinois Jaycees are hosting their inaugural "Today We are One 5K Stronger" Virtual 5K. Being virtual, you can participate anywhere between May 16 and July 10. Participants can run, walk, bike, inline skate, or roll in a wheelchair! -
101 to Cure Type One: Chicago Diabetes Project challenges runners to log miles
May 17, 2020 9:47 AM - The Chicago Diabetes Project's 101 to Cure Type One Challenge started May 1 and continues through June 14. All ages and abilities are welcome to run, walk or ride a stationary bike for this 101-mile challenge. -
No cure, yes hope: Three residents share why they walk to fight Huntington's disease
May 5, 2020 6:00 AM - Imagine losing your spouse to a disease that has no cure. Now imagine that your children have a 50/50 chance of dying from that very same disease. This is what it's like for those touched by Huntington's disease -- a condition described as ALS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's all at the same time. -
The Juniper Center switches to teletherapy; free crisis services for COVID-19 first respondersMay 1, 2020 10:14 PM - The Juniper Center is now offering free mental health crisis services for first responders, for those who have family in the hospital for COVID-19 and those who have lost family to COVID-19. "We want to help those on the front lines and those who are struggling with critical health impact and loss," says Dr. Margo Jacquot, founder, director and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center.
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