COVID-19 restrictions have only been lax for about six weeks; establishments in Chicago were enjoying seeing onsight customers’ faces.  The new Delta variant has caused outbreaks to surge — causing previous COVID-19 guidelines to be reinstated. For instance, the CDC…

Showtime executives, some cast members of “The Chi,” and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot donated $500,000 to Greencorps Chicago on Monday, July 26, 2021. The money is for their green job training program for residents of Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods and Chicago…

MyKayla Skinner was deemed one of the best as she earned her spot on the roster of the U.S.A. Gymnastics team. Little did she know, she only had a glimpse of what it means to be an Olympian as she…

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) revised its School Masking Guidance on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Several days earlier, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced everyone must wear masks in…

The highly infectious Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 — the coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19 — is reported to be active in 124 countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) updated its prediction on Wednesday, stating it can become the dominant…

Marvel Studios already confirmed “Black Widow” arrival on streaming platforms other than Disney+ Premiere starting August 10, 2021. The film has already been released on the big screen and can now be seen from the comfort of viewer’s own homes….

Known as the “infomercial king” and famed American inventor, Ron Popeil, has died at the age of 86. According to a source near the family, he was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — located in Los Angeles, California — for…

The poem “No Man Is an Island” was written centuries ago, but they ring true today, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the U.S. to beat back this virus, John Donne’s reminder that community is vital to survival should be…

As Chicago Public Schools (CPS) prepare to reopen for the upcoming school year, parents seem to have concerns about their children’s safety. The school year is set to begin on August 30, 2021; however, many parents are worried about their…

Although “Howard The Duck” is considered a cult classic in present times, it was widely regarded as a failure when the film first premiered in 1986. Not only was the voiceover process so difficult that Robin Williams quit, but the…