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Friday, April 26, 2024

Ella Lee

Contributor

Ella Lee is a Chicago Sun-Times intern.

Helena Kim and her fiance, David Romano, on the balcony of their West Loop apartment.
News
‘Stories from Six Feet’ documents search for connection in isolation
The photo series encourages Chicagoans to maintain the CDC’s recommendation for social distancing without sacrificing human connection.
By Ella Lee
 
The Cary, Illinois, cruise night.
Coronavirus
Will cruise nights get a green light?
Most organizers are waiting and hoping they don’t have to cancel because of the coronavirus.
By Ella Lee
 
Benet Academy’s production of “The Addams Family” was cut short when schools shut down due to coronavirus.
Coronavirus
High school theater performances cut short, canceled statewide due to coronavirus
With crowds limited and schools shut down, student performers have lost their audience and stage.
By Ella Lee
 
Rush University Medical Center’s “forward triage center” for coronavirus, located in one of the hospital’s ambulance bays.
Coronavirus
Can our hospitals handle the coronavirus outbreak?
A spokesman for the Illinois Hospital Association is urging calm as public health officials figure out the magnitude of the virus locally. But one expert warns “this is going to be a fairly tremendous strain on our health system.”
By Nader Issa and Ella Lee
 
Rush University Medical Center’s forward triage center for Coronavirus placed in one of the hospitals ambulance bays, Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
Coronavirus
Rush Medical Center raises tent in ambulance bay to test coronavirus patients
It gives the rest of the facility an extra line of defense against the easily spread virus.
By Ella Lee
 
The Little Mac and Double Big Mac will be released Wednesday at select locations.
Business
McDonald’s to release smaller and bigger Big Macs
The two new burgers will be released Wednesday.
By Ella Lee
 
An empty CTA bus
Coronavirus
Chicago transit agencies vs. coronavirus
Public transit agencies say they are working to keep trains and buses germ-free, but some aren’t taking extra steps.
By Ella Lee
 
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Transportation
Proposed changes to Metra Electric schedule raises concerns with 59th Street stop, UChicago commuters
As Metra begins implementing new safety systems, it plans to condense the current three groups of stations served to two during rush hour, leading to more stops at some stations, fewer at others and longer rides for everyone.
By Ella Lee
 
Tourists wearing a protective mask walk in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican in Rome on Tuesday.
News
Coronavirus disrupting study-abroad programs for some Illinois students
Programs in Italy and South Korea are among those affected, with the U.S. State Department now advising people to reconsider traveling to those countries.
By Neal Earley and Ella Lee