Aldermen want proof-of-vaccine rule to enter Chicago restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues

Several Chicago aldermen are calling for the city to mandate proof of vaccination for people visiting public indoor settings, a move already adopted in other cities like New York.

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Kris Bryant wipes away tears during Cubs tribute in return to Wrigley Field

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Lakeview is one of the most vaccinated areas in the country

The Lakeview zip codes, 60657 and 60613 are some of the most vaccinated in the country according to the CDC.

And from the Chicago Covid Tracking database, 60657 has 79.8% “at least one dose 12+” and 60613 has 81.5% “at least one dose 12+” vaccinated against Covid-19.

Work at Amazon, go to college for free

Amazon is offering to pay the full cost of college tuition, including books and fees, for its 750,000 hourly U.S. employees.

Amazon Books in Chicago’s Southport Corridor
  • Amazon is offering to pay the full cost of college tuition, including books and fees, for its 750,000 hourly U.S. employees.
  • Amazon is the latest large U.S. company to dangle perks like education benefits or more pay in light of the competitive job market.

Amazon said Thursday it will offer to pay 100% of college tuition for its 750,000 U.S. hourly employees.

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Amazon developing new point-of-sale system to attract small businesses – Insider

Sept 8 (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) is working on a new type of point-of-sale system that can be sold to third-party sellers, Insider reported on Wednesday.

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Kris Bryant returns to SF Giants’ lineup ahead of Wrigley Field homecoming

SF Giants third baseman Kris Bryant sat out Tuesday’s game with a wrist injury

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Amazon brings its cashierless tech to two Whole Foods stores

  • Amazon is launching its cashierless technology at two Whole Foods stores that are scheduled to open next year.
  • The company has deployed the “Just Walk Out” technology to a growing number of store formats, including at several Fresh grocery stores and in its Go convenience stores.

Amazon is bringing its automated checkout technology to a pair of Whole Foods stores, the company announced Wednesday, marking the latest test of the grab-and-go system in a full-size supermarket.

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WGN: Movement Wrigleyville offers yoga, rock climbing and much more

https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/new-fitness-center-in-wrigleyville-offers-yoga-rock-climbing-and-much-more/

“A new fitness center opened in Wrigleyville last week, offering yoga classes, a climbing wall and a large fitness center.

WGN’s Marcella Raymond gave climbing a shot at the new ‘Movement Wrigleyville’, located steps from Wrigley Field at 1115 W. Addison Street.

The staff at Movement aims to offer guidance in difficult full-body workouts such as rock-climbing and yoga, especially for those just looking to get started.

The location just opened on September 1, and hosts a three-floor facility with one floor dedicated to fitness and group classes.”

Paws Chicago needs your help

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HURRICANE IDA ANIMAL RESCUE MISSION

“Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana as a powerful Category 4 storm on Sunday afternoon. One of the strongest hurricanes to hit the state on record, the devastation has been overwhelming, and more than a million people are without power.  

When disaster strikes, pets suffer. And when PAWS is called upon to help, we always say yes.  

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Chicago Party Aunt Release Date, Cast And Plot – What We Know So Far

Netflix could very well give Adult Swim a run for its money when it comes to adult-oriented animation. “Bojack Horseman” made audiences laugh one second and cry the next, while “Big Mouth” takes everyone back to the awkwardness of adolescence. The platform seems to hope to keep the streak alive with its newest foul-mouthed series — “Chicago Party Aunt.” With a title like that, you know you’re in for a raucous experience.

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Cubs’ David Ross, Jed Hoyer Test Positive for COVID-19

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer have tested positive for COVID-19.

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A restaurant deal is in the works at the old Blue Bayou space

How fast a decade flies by. Blue Bayou closed in 2012 and had been marketed for lease for the past several years. The property has been foreclosed on and we finally have heard through the real estate rumor mill that a restaurant is looking to move into this space.

A look inside the former Blue Bayou space – September, 2021

One rumor is that Zia’s Lago Vista is looking at the space as their current location is being torn down and will be turned into a new development.

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