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Isabelle Sarraf

Members of the Grassroots Education Movement, which is composed of parents of Chicago Public Schools students and community leaders, outside City Hall in the Loop, Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021.
Education
CPS parents, organizers demand elected school board
Community members are urging Mayor Lori Lightfoot to honor her campaign promise to support an elected board to oversee Chicago Public Schools.
By Isabelle Sarraf
 
Roger Romanelli, the Chicago Restaurants Coalition’s coordinator, speaks during a news conference on Jan. 12, 2021.
Chicago
Restaurant owners demand city expand indoor dining capacity to 50%
Indoor dining has been at 40% capacity for two weeks as COVID-19 metrics improve, but some restaurant owners are saying they’re barely breaking even.
By Isabelle Sarraf
 
In this file photo taken on November 28, 2019 the Amazon logo is seen at one of the company’s centre in Bretigny-sur-Orge.
Suburban Chicago
Amazon invests $500K in Will County workforce development and education initiatives
The Community Foundation of Will County will administer the grants, expanding on the county’s booming economic development in recent years.
By Isabelle Sarraf
 
Dr. Alex Porte, Family Physician for Lawndale Christian Health Center administers the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday to a resident.
Coronavirus
City partners with shelters to vaccinate homeless residents
As the city reaches the lowest COVID-19 positivity rate since the pandemic’s early days, it has prioritized vaccinating some of its most vulnerable residents, including those experiencing homelessness.
By Isabelle Sarraf
 
Parmesans Wood Stone Pizza in Frankfort.
Suburban Chicago
Frankfort pizzeria owner sued, accused of ‘up-skirting’ young female employees
New evidence alleges there could be hundreds more victims secretly photographed and videoed going back a decade.
By Isabelle Sarraf
 
Metra ridership is slowly increasing after a major decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transportation
Metra to buy low-emission locomotives in effort to go green
The plan includes the commuter rail agency’s first zero-emission, electric-powered switch engine.
By Isabelle Sarraf
 
Urban Village Church offering ashes to people who are willing, at 63rd & Cottage Grove during Ash Wednesday 2013
Religion
Ash Wednesday traditions adapt to the pandemic
Due to the coronavirus, Ash Wednesday will look different this year, as some congregations across the city plan distanced or entirely virtual ways to safely observe the first day of Lent.
By Isabelle Sarraf
 
Drying machines at the newly-opened Tide Laundromat in Rogers Park, located at 7558 N. Western Ave.
Business
Tide opens first-of-its-kind ‘smart’ laundromat in Rogers Park
Every load of laundry at Tide Laundromat comes with detergent, softener and dryer sheets.
By Isabelle Sarraf
 
Roger Romanelli, the Chicago Restaurants Coalition coordinator, stands at the Taylor Street Public Plaza in the Little Italy neighborhood on Jan. 12, 2021.
Chicago
Restaurant owners want city to expand indoor dining for Valentine’s weekend
With COVID-19 positivity rates on the decline, the Chicago Restaurants Coalition wants the city to increase indoor dining capacity to 50% or a 50-person maximum.
By Isabelle Sarraf