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Chicago Expands Vaccination Efforts
As part of its efforts to expand vaccinations, the city of Chicago plans to have at least six mass vaccination sites up and running next week. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Possible Side Effects: Here is What Chicago Health Officials Say on COVID Vaccine
“Some bothersome side effects” are possible with the coronavirus vaccine, Chicago health officials said Wednesday as the country braces for the potential authorization and ultimate distribution of a vaccine. But the city’s top doc said the risks of vaccine side effects are “far outweighed.”
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Mayor Encourages Chicagoans to ‘Shop Black Owned' on Black Friday
According to the U.S. Census, Black-owned businesses have on average fewer employees and smaller sales receipts compared to other businesses, which contributes to the racial wealth gap. That’s why Mayor Lightfoot is asking residents to “shop Black” on Black Friday and throughout the holiday season. Ashley Tarver, a shopper browsing at The Silver Room in Hyde Park, says she tries...
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Mayor Encourages Chicagoans to ‘Shop Black Owned' on Black Friday
The City of Chicago recently launched Black Shop Friday to encourage residents to shop at Black-owned business on Black Friday and throughout the holiday season. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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City of Chicago Shuts Down 3 Large Parties Violating Coronavirus Restrictions
The city of Chicago issued cease and desist orders to businesses that hosted illegal parties in “egregious” violations of COVID-19 regulations this past weekend, according to the city’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. While an investigation into more than 150 businesses found a “high level of compliance” with city regulations and state-imposed mitigation measures, two businesses and a…
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Chicago Cafe Owner Says Protected Bike Lanes Push Customers Away
The city of Chicago says several miles of protected bike lanes were installed along Milwaukee Avenue for safety, but one cafe owner says customers who drive are being driven away. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.
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City of Chicago Paying up to $1.2 Million to Private Security Firms to Deter Looting
After peaceful protests of the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd were marred by widespread vandalism and looting, city officials announced they would pay up to $1.2 million to three private security firms to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s mayhem. Over 100 private security guards from Monterrey Security, AGB Investigative Services and Illinois Security Professionals will be dispatched to…
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City of Chicago Announces Street Closures Ahead of Weekend Protests
Several streets will be closed throughout Chicago’s Loop and Central Business district this weekend in anticipation of demonstrations. Protesters have taken to the streets in Chicago and cities nationwide in the past two weeks to speak out against the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck....
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Thousands Turn Out for Chicago Anti-Police Protest
Thousands took part in an anti-police demonstration Friday night in Chicago and demanded changes when it comes to funding from the Chicago Police Department. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando reports.
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Pastors Upset After Chicago Police Issue Citations for Violating State Restrictions
Pastors at a pair of Chicago churches are upset after they were issued citations for continuing to hold services in violation of Illinois’ ongoing stay-at-home order. The pastors were issued the citations by Chicago police after they held religious services with more than 10 people in attendance. Pastor Joe Wyrostek of Metro Praise International Church has held services each of…
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Pastors Upset After Chicago Police Issue Citations for Violating State Restrictions
Pastors at a pair of Chicago churches are upset after they were issued citations for continuing to hold services in violation of Illinois’ ongoing stay-at-home order. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez has the story.
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Chicago to Fine Churches That Held Services in Violation of Stay-at-Home Order
The city of Chicago will fine churches that violated Illinois’ stay-at-home order by holding services with a higher number of people than allowed under social distancing gudelines, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday. Cristian Ionescu, pastor of Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church, one of churches that violated the state’s stay-at-home order, said the church is being harassed by local officials. Joseph...
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Chicago to Fine Churches That Held Services in Violation of Stay-at-Home Order
The city of Chicago will fine churches that violated Illinois’ stay-at-home order by holding services with a higher number of people than allowed under social distancing gudelines, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio has more on the churches looking to fight that order.
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Protests Erupt as a Chicago Church Continues to Hold Services Amid Coronavirus
As some churches in Chicago reopen despite the governor’s stay-at-home order, protesters on Sunday said in person services are causing high risk to neighbors. Lexi Sutter reports.
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City of Chicago Launches Mask Donation Drive
The city of Chicago has launched a cloth mask donation drive, and NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria has the details.
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Lightfoot Lays Out Plan to Address Racial, Health Disparities in Chicago's Minority Communities
The coronavirus has hit the African-American community harder than most, especially in Chicago. Now the city is laying out a new plan to help battle that issue. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Little Village Residents Plan to File Lawsuit After Demo Covers Neighborhood in Dust
After a smokestack implosion over the weekend covered blocks of Little Village in dust, at least seven residents are planning to take legal action against the city. NBC 5 Kate Chappell reports.
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After NBC 5 Inquiry, City of Chicago Issues Coronavirus Guidelines For Employees
Just one day after NBC 5 began asking questions about why the City of Chicago had issued no precautions or guidelines to its employees concerning the coronavirus, the city provided some guidelines Wednesday in a letter signed personally by Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
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Coronavirus: Doctor Gives Spring Break Travel Advice
AND TODAY NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCED IT WILL CANCEL SPRING BREAK TRIPS WITH INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS.
\tTHE MOVE HIGHLIGHTS GROWING CONCERNS FOR ANYONE PLANNING TO TRAVEL DURING THE OUTBREAK.
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Customer's Water Bill Goes From Normal to Staggering Overnight
A local woman says that her recent water bill went from normal to staggering virtually overnight, and when the city wouldn’t help her find out why, NBC 5 Responds stepped in. Here’s Lisa Parker with the details.