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9 Zip Codes in Chicago have hit 80%+ One Dose Vaccine Rate

Kudos to Lakeview’s 60613 zip code! This past week this zip code hit 80%+ of at least 1 dose of the Covid-19 vaccine ages 12 and up.

60657 is not far behind and should hit 80%+ soon. Currently as of August 20, 60657’s rate is 79.2% according to the City of Chicago’s Covid dashboard. This would mean Lakeview is one of the most vaccinated areas in the entire country.

Vaccines are available at your local Jewel-Osco, CVS, Walgreens and local health outposts, and most places do not require an appointment.

Out at Wrigley celebrates the 20th anniversary this Sunday

The 20th anniversary of the event will be celebrated Sunday.

From the Chicago Tribune, “Bill Gubrud knew he wanted to approach the Chicago Cubs. As a lifelong Chicago resident, he was a major fan of the baseball team, but didn’t know what their response would be. Gubrud worked in advertising sales for the Chicago Free Press, a now defunct gay newspaper, and wanted to make the Cubs the first professional male sports team to advertise in a gay paper in the country.

Wrigley Field’s New Mask Mandate

Starting Friday, August 20, Chicago will require masks at all indoor public areas. The Chicago Cubs have now issued how this will apply at Wrigley Field.

From the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, August 19:

“Please find an important update below regarding the City of Chicago’s updated indoor mask mandate.

Chicago Air & Water Show details

The Navy Blue Angels are coming to Chicago this weekend

The Navy’s Blue Angels pass south of downtown Chicago during their 15 minute tribute flight for healthcare workers over area hospitals Tuesday, May 12, 2020, photo, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

In lieu of the annual Air and Water Show, the City of Chicago will host a solo demonstration from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels—the aerobatic squadron of Navy planes known for their synchronized flight shows—along the lakefront. You can watch the free demonstration between Oak Street and Fullerton Avenue along the lake.

Chicago to require indoor masks again

Starting Friday, anyone aged 2 and older will have to wear a face mask in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccine status.

“With the highly transmissible Delta variant causing case rates to increase, now is the time to re-institute this measure to prevent further spread and save lives,” Chicago public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said in a statement. “We continue to track the data closely and are hopeful this will only be temporary and we can bend the COVID curve, as we’ve done in the past.”

Cubs-Reds featured in planned Iowa sequel

The Chicago White Sox at 2021’s Field of Dreams game

Major league sources confirmed the Reds will be the Cubs’ opponent in next year’s Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, one year after MLB staged the highly successful inaugural game that featured White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson’s walkoff homer into the corn to beat the Yankees.

Gman Tavern requiring Covid-19 Vaccine

Gman Tavern, located at 3740 N. Clark Street is requiring proof of vaccination for entry according to their Facebook Post.

Gman joins many other businesses in Lakeview requiring Covid-19 vaccinations upon entry.

Saving Wrigley Field premiers Thursday, August 19

From The Chicago Cubs, a documentary around the massive rebuilding of Wrigley Field and the surrounding properties premiers this Thursday, August 19, 2021 on YouTube.

Come on a journey to see how the magic of our century-old ballpark was preserved for generations to come.

Saving Wrigley Field debuts Thursday, August 19, on https://t.co/OGAzdYfnV4. pic.twitter.com/2ncGtWAHcj
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 16, 2021

What could help this stretch of Lincoln Avenue?

The area of Lincoln between Ashland and Barry has had it’s share of retail turnover through the years. The Gap was once housed here before moving to The Southport Corridor in 2013.

We’d like to hear from you – what types of businesses or other suggestions do you have to help the stretch of Lincoln Avenue?

See the full listing here for 3145-67 N. Lincoln Avenue.

These Southport Corridor businesses are now hiring

Looking for work in the neighborhood?

Looking for work in the neighborhood? Plenty of places are hiring, and here is a direct link to all the opportunities in and around the Southport Corridor. Details at this link.

“Jake Arrieta was a “surly, selfish, science-denying tool” in requesting a reporter should take his mask off”

Vocal about not getting a vaccination, Jake lashed out at Bruce Levine of 670 The Score during the post-game presser on Wednesday night.

“It’s not hard, Bruce,” he said. “And I’d love you to take your mask off. I don’t think anybody’s around you.”

Listen to full segment via Twitter:

Jake Arrieta was a “surly, selfish, science-denying tool” in requesting a reporter should take his mask off.

Listen to full segment with @mullyhaugh @DavidHaugh: https://t.co/dMUeDS3btg pic.twitter.com/9CL7lMhIcY
— 670 The Score (@670TheScore) August 12, 2021