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Staying in Shape, Dumaine Reid, 2020

Staying in shape can be very challenging while maintaining the social distancing recommendations. The Reid family have adopted a family workout…

Tags: African Americans, Children, Exercise, Health & Wellness, Home & Family Life, Photograph, Race & Ethnicity, Riverwest Neighborhood

Curbside pickup, Amanda Seligman, 2020

My teenager was thrilled that the public library has instituted curbside pickup and ordered more than a dozen books. The system that they set up…

Tags: Curbside Pickup, Museums & Libraries, Photograph

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