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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Mari Devereaux

Editorial Intern
Loretto Hospital is at 645 S Central Ave in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood.
Coronavirus
Loretto Hospital to resume COVID-19 vaccinations at city-run clinic
The site will open on April 21 and will initially serve only Austin residents over age 18. An internal audit of Loretto Hospital revealed around 31% of all its past vaccinations were given to Austin residents.
By Mari Devereaux
 
Volunteers set out food for the homeless to take under the Kennedy Expressway at West Fullerton Avenue in Bucktown on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
Chicago
Groups give warm meals, helping hand to homeless living under Kennedy Expressway
Several volunteers gathered Thursday to distribute food, water, protective equipment, sanitary items and other supplies.
By Mari Devereaux
 
The Star Trek: Mission Chicago logo. The next official Star Trek convention will be held at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago from April 8 to 10, 2022.
Entertainment and Culture
Star Trek planning a mission to Chicago in 2022
The official Star Trek convention will return as an in-person event with Star Trek: Mission Chicago, a three-day immersive experience at McCormick Place.
By Mari Devereaux
 
Each electric bus, long and blue, costs around $900,000 to manufacture, and the CTA plans to purchase 17 more, giving the agency a total of 23 electric buses.
Transportation
CTA taking 6 electric buses for trial run
The prototypes are part of a green initiative by the CTA and are running on the #66 Chicago route between Austin and Navy Pier.
By Mari Devereaux
 
Jadhira Sanchez, Senior Manager of Community Health with Enlace Chicago, stands in front of her home, Friday, March 26, 2021.
La Voz Chicago
Grupos comunitarios ayudan a resolver las frustraciones de las citas de vacunación
Tras la preocupación por el proceso de vacunación, los proveedores de Illinois y los grupos comunitarios afirman que están ayudando a los residentes a superar las barreras lingüísticas y tecnológicas.
By Mari Devereaux
 
Jadhira Sanchez, Senior Manager of Community Health with Enlace Chicago, stands in front of her home, Friday, March 26, 2021.
Coronavirus
As vaccine frustrations continue, providers boost efforts to help residents book appointments
After wide-scale concerns about the signup process, Illinois vaccination providers and community groups say they are helping residents overcome language, technology and other barriers.
By Mari Devereaux
 
Democratic state Rep. Sonia Harper speaks at a press conference about the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’s agenda. To the left, Gov. J.B. Pritzker sits in a chair while listening.
Politics
Pritzker, Black Caucus members celebrate recently-signed bills for economic equity
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and legislators discussed the “historic accomplishment” of four bills meant to decrease loan interest and improve economic stability for Black and Brown communities.
By Mari Devereaux
 
Sister Jean sits in her wheelchair wearing a striped scarf that sports Loyola’s school colors, maroon and gold. Due to the pandemic, Sister Jean said she has had to turn on her radio to listen to play-by-plays of the Ramblers’ games for most of the season.
College Sports
Sister Jean hopes Loyola will make a comeback ‘to the very top’ of NCAA Tournament
Three years after the Loyola Ramblers’ Final Four run in 2018, the team’s 101-year-old chaplain believes they could go all the way.
By Mari Devereaux
 
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and her wife Amy Eshleman eat outside at a table covered in a red, plaid table cloth to promote the city’s new program “Chicago Alfresco.”
Food and Restaurants
Chicago Alfresco program to help businesses expand outdoor dining, create public spaces
Community organizations and business associations can apply for grant funding through Choose Chicago to help neighborhood restaurants and businesses create unique outdoor spaces.
By Mari Devereaux