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Aaron Cynic

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Today

Lightfoot Says Citywide Curfew Will Continue Throughout Weekend As Demonstrations Continue

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city’s 9:00pm curfew will continue throughout the weekend amid a full week of massive citywide protests against police misconduct.  Lightfoot told reporters at a […]

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Chicago to Move to “Phase 3” of Reopening as Protests and Civil Unrest Continue

Despite four nights of protests and civil unrest, a citywide curfew, and the national guard being activated, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city will proceed with “Phase 3” of […]

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Lightfoot to Call in National Guard After Second Night of Civil Unrest

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said that Illinois Governor JB Pritkzer has ordered the National Guard to maintain a “limited presence” in Chicago beginning Sunday in the wake of a second […]

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Pritzker Announces Phase 3 Reopening Changes: Restaurants and Bars Can Open Outdoor Seating

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday changes to the state’s “Phase 3” portion of the Restore Illinois plan, which begins on May 29th.  “We are by no means out of […]

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McDonald’s Workers in 20 Cities Stage Strikes Over Company’s Alleged “Failed Response” to COVID-19 Pandemic

Hundreds of McDonald’s workers in 20 cities across the country went on strike Wednesday morning to protest what they say is the company’s “failed response” towards its employees needs during […]

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Sunday Storms Cause Major Flooding, Close Lower Wacker, and Knock Out Power at Willis Tower

Heavy rains blanketed the Chicagoland area on Sunday and culminated in massive flooding throughout the city and suburbs, leading to street closures and power outages.  Lower Wacker drive. Entire lower […]

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Illinois Begins to Flatten COVID-19 Curve but Still Has Far to Go

Though there’s a long way to go, Illinois officials say that the curve of the COVID-19 virus in Chicago and across the state could be beginning to flatten. The Illinois […]

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Features, Music, Reviews

Five Covid-19 Related Songs You Can Mosh to at Home

Since the global COVID-19 pandemic began, musicians all over the world have been writing and performing songs related to the virus, social distancing, and staying the fuck home. While COVID-19 […]

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Interview: We Talk With Dr. Daryl Wilson, Emergency Med Specialist, About COVID-19

Illinois officials announced Monday the state now has more than 5,000 cases of COVID-19 spread across 52 counties, which includes 73 deaths. Governor JB Pritzker announced that before the end […]

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Community Groups, Faith Leaders Call For Mass Release of Detainees at Cook County Jail After Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19

Community groups and faith leaders in Chicago are calling for more people to be released from Cook County Jail after a corrections officer tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. […]

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Illinois COVID-19 Update Thursday March 19

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced an order Thursday that all residents confirmed to have the COVID-19 virus, along with anyone experiencing symptoms, may not leave their place of residence, save […]

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Illinois COVID-19 Update Sunday March 15: Gov. Pritzker Addresses Crisis at O’Hare, Bars and Restaurants to Close Monday

Update (3:30pm):  Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has ordered all bars and restaurants to close through at least March 30th, beginning Monday night, March 16th.  “There are no easy decisions to […]

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