Chicago to impose a vaccine mandate for indoor public activities; Announcement Tuesday 12/21

Breaking on Twitter tonight from WTTW’s Paris Schutz:

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Mayor Lightfoot calls on feds for more resources to help combat violent crime

Lori Lightfoot has requested that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland send more federal resources to Chicago to help combat the out of control crime and gun violence:

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Zip codes 60657, 60613 close to 90% vaccinated (12+) with first dose

Currently as of December 17, 2021, 60657’s rate is 86% according to the City of Chicago’s Covid dashboard. 60613 is even higher at 87.4% with at least one does, 12+ in age. This would mean Lakeview is one of the most vaccinated areas in the entire country. Numbers do not show % of folks that have received the booster dose, but GET YOUR BOOSTER DOSE!

Vaccines are available at your local Jewel-Osco, CVS, Walgreens and local health outposts from Chicago’s Vaccine Finder site.

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Ald. James Cappleman’s response regarding recent surge of crime in Lakeview & Uptown

Alderman, James Cappleman
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Ald. Tom Tunney’s response regarding recent surge of crime in Lakeview

From Tom Tunney’s email blast on December 16th, 2021

From Tom Tunney’s email blast on December 16th, 2021:

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The most festive street in Chicago: Southport Corridor’s Newport Avenue

Have you walked down Newport Avenue yet this holiday season? We love that our neighbors coordinated together and decorated both sides of the block, from Southport to Lakewood Avenues!

A Very Southport Corridor Christmas

It’s that time of year to dust off the ladders –  and hang the lights! A very Southport Corridor Christmas around the neighborhood this year. It’s great to see – especially after a long 20 months of the pandemic.

Sports Betting coming to Wrigley Field – and other Chicago stadiums

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Block Club Chicago: “In Lakeview, Carjackings And Robberies Are On The Rise — And Neighbors Say They ‘Don’t Feel Safe’”

Police to increase patrols after series of violent robberies in Lincoln Park, Lakeview

“I also want to see more of a plan from our aldermen and city leaders on what they’re going to do about this crime, because it feels like there’s a lot of finger-pointing about who’s fault it is,”

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Anthony Rizzo has moved out of Chicago

Anthony Rizzo moved out of his apartment in Chicago today according to Cubs Zone and The Compound Pod:

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Claire’s store build-out has started at 3530 N. Southport Avenue

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Your Southport Corridor for sale home of the day

Listed at $1,795,0005 , this bd5 ba5,200 sqft home is located at 3813 N. Wayne Avenue. The full listing can be found here.