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Toilet paper, Amanda Seligman, 2020

A local business advertising that it has toilet paper and paper towels, which people started hoarding when the lockdown began.

Tags: Business, Item Shortage, Sign, Transportation

Mental Health, Dumaine Reid, 2020

Coping with the fears behind the Coronavirus and the strains of maintaining social distancing can be taxing on many families. The Reid family adopted…

Tags: African Americans, Children, Health & Wellness, Home & Family Life, Photograph

Fun Inside, Dumaine Reid, 2020

Outdoor activities play a big role in the lives of many families. Yet, during the times of the COVID-19, staying inside is imperative for the safety…

Tags: Activity, African Americans, Children, Games, Home & Family Life, Home Entertainment, Photograph, Safer at Home

Unity in the Community, Kitonga Alexander, 2020

A key element of social distancing involves the isolation from individuals outside of the household. This has been a difficult task for some…

Tags: African Americans, Baptist, Bronzeville Neighborhood, Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church, Photograph, Race & Ethnicity, Religion, Sign, Unity, Virtual Gathering

Business Adjusts to Times, Michelle Buckhanan, 2020

With the high demand of personal protective equipment causing shortages in availability, some businesses in the community have adjusted their…

Tags: African Americans, Bulter WI, Business, Essential Workers, Face Mask, Personal Protective Equipment, Photograph, Yarn Junkie and Gifts

Benefits Process, April 17, 2020

Press release about unemployment benefits.

Tags: Labor, Municipal Government, Politics, Text

We’ve Been Here Before, April 7, 2020

Statement from 15th District Alderman Russel W. Stamper, II about primary election voting.

Tags: April 7 Primary Election, Municipal Government, Politics, Race & Ethnicity, Reflection, Text

Alderwoman Coggs Raises Key Questions Ahead of Tuesday’s Election, April 3, 2020

Following the judicial ruling that the April 7 primary election will continue, Alderwoman Coggs responds with questions.

Tags: April 7 Primary Election, Municipal Government, Politics, Text

Residents urged to abide by “Stay-at-Home” order, March 26, 2020

​7th district Alderman Khalif J. Rainey urges residents to follow they Stay-at-Home order.

Tags: Municipal Government, Politics, State Government, Stay at Home, Text

9th District Alderwoman Chantia Lewis Addresses Rapid Outbreak of COVID-19, April 20, 2020

This statement addresses the rapid spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities and low income communities in the far northwest side of the city.…

Tags: Municipal Government, Politics, Social Class, State Government, Text