Woodstock, Illinois — On a warm and sunny Sunday morning, a circle of about 40 motorcyclists joined hands in the parking lot of Woodstock’s Harley-Davidson dealership for the annual Blessing of the Bikes. “We’re united in an offering for safe travels and robust fellowship, our love for riding and our love for adventure,” Nadine Govic,… Continue reading Women motorcycle groups find fun, fellowship outside Chicago
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Overdose deaths rise in Chicago area, so does harm reduction
Elected officials and advocates called for empathy Monday toward people with substance abuse disorders and increased options for treating and preventing opioid overdoses. In his address to the crowd of volunteers, supporters and onlookers in Chicago’s Federal Plaza ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day Thursday, Mayor Brandon Johnson repeated his campaign promise on so-called “Treatment… Continue reading Overdose deaths rise in Chicago area, so does harm reduction
Chicago COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rising, CDPH says
Chicago’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are continuing to steadily rise after reaching pandemic lows earlier this summer. City health officials say the rise doesn’t present an urgent threat to the public but shows the coronavirus is still spreading and merits attention. “It’s a good reminder that COVID is here, that COVID can make an impact,”… Continue reading Chicago COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rising, CDPH says
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson fires health commissioner Arwady
Chicago’s top public health official, who led the city through the COVID-19 pandemic, was let go by Mayor Brandon Johnson Friday, according to sources with firsthand knowledge. Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady had said she wanted to stay on under the job in the new mayor’s administration, though Johnson had indicated on… Continue reading Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson fires health commissioner Arwady
Chicago health board asks mayor not to fire commssioner Arwady
The Chicago Board of Health is asking Mayor Brandon Johnson to keep the city’s public health commissioner in her post following his campaign promise to replace her. Dr. Allison Arwady was appointed by Johnson’s predecessor and became the public face of Chicago’s COVID-19 response, but she also disappointed some progressives. The nine-member health advisory panel… Continue reading Chicago health board asks mayor not to fire commssioner Arwady
Niece didn’t stop by to stay hi while in Chicago for Lollapalooza
Dear Amy: I have twin nieces, both 29. We’ve always been close. Their dad (my brother) is an alcoholic known to draw unwanted attention to himself. You can imagine being teenagers and dealing with this challenge and embarrassment. I am the “Gunkle” (gay uncle) who has always been their biggest cheerleader, helped financially for their… Continue reading Niece didn’t stop by to stay hi while in Chicago for Lollapalooza