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The Lifestyle Section of the Chicago Journal.
Illinois among states with largest drops in graduation rate
The trend of increasing course failures and graduation rate drops was nationwide, but Illinois is listed among the worst.
Chicago Public health officials say city has passed omicron peak
The city’s COVID-19 test positivity peaked at nearly 20% on Jan. 1 and is about 13% currently. The peak of daily cases was 8,553 on Jan. 4 and currently averaging just under 3,000 a day. Hospitalizations haven't dropped but started to plateau.
Shedd Aquarium announces $500 million investment for Centennial Anniversary
The third-largest aquarium in the world began planning the project 5 years ago, and they expect work to be done in time to celebrate the Shedd Aquarium's Centennial Anniversary.
Parts of Cahokia Mounds to close for $5M improvement project
The 2,200-acre site with the remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico is getting a small facelift.
COVID-19 closures and rules take effect Monday in Illinois
The rules don't apply to those inside venues for less than 10 minutes, like those picking up takeout.
Chicago plans largest NYE fireworks show with COVID measures
The free 1.5-mile long display will be synchronized to music at eight sites along Lake Michigan and the Chicago River starting at midnight.
Illinois extends license expiration dates to March 31, 2022
At this point, we're not sure if you're going to need a driver's license in Illinois ever again.
City hears 5 bids from 3 bidders for new casino
The public is finally getting its first look at the 5 proposals for a Chicago casino, presented by 3 developers.
SailGP adds Chicago, Dubai to Season 3 regatta lineup
SailGP includes most of the top skippers in the world. New teams from Canada and Switzerland will join the current lineup from Australia, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, and the U.S.
US drug overdose deaths top 100,000 in one year, up nearly 30% since COVID lockdowns
Drug overdoses now surpass deaths from car crashes, guns, and even flu and pneumonia. The total is close to that for diabetes, the nation's No. 7 cause of death.
