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The obvious solution – at least to me – is for you to bring a (male or female) friend as your date, with the expressed intent that this person should serve as your wing-person. Their role would be to ward off random singletons, and if necessary, to use a serving platter from the buffet table as a shield to protect you from nosey aunties.

Pictures from the Chicago Bulls’ 130-122 win over the Washington Wizards on Jan. 7, 2022, at United Center in Chicago. The Bulls won their ninth straight game. (John J. Kim) Washington Wizards guard Aaron Holiday (4) dribbles toward the basket as Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) defends in the fourth quarter at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Washington Wizards guard Aaron Holiday (4) ducks as Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) makes a shot attempt in the fourth quarter at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) makes a reverse layup in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (5) fouls Washington Wizards guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) in the first quarter at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) is fouled by Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during a basket attempt in the first quarter at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) makes a layup as Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) defends in the first quarter at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) makes a reverse layup and draws a foul in the third quarter against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) gets stuck in the middle of a high-five between Chicago Bulls guards Lonzo Ball (2) and Ayo Dosunmu (12) after Dosunmu makes a dunk in the fourth quarter at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) looks to pass as Washington Wizards guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) defends in the first quarter at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) yells after making a basket and drawing a foul in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) rises for a dunk in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) warms up for a game against the Washington Wizards at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Performers take the court during halftime between the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) rises to grab a rebound in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) rests on the bench during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan and guard Zach LaVine (8) head to the locker room after a 130-122 win over the Washington Wizards at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) sits on the bench during a timeout in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) stretches on the floor in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8), center right, is introduced for a game against the Washington Wizards at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Lost Lake, at 3154 W. Diversey Ave., was the first in a line of bars that were a partnership between McGee and Land and Sea Dept. restaurant group, which also owns Longman & Eagle and Parson’s Chicken & Fish, among other locations. Lost Lake was followed by a series of bar concepts housed inside the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, including Milk Bar, Game Room and Cherry Circle Room.

A: First, if you took a rapid test, you don’t necessarily need a PCR test to confirm the diagnosis. Bleasdale said this isn’t necessary if you have symptoms. If you don’t have symptoms, or a known exposure, consider a follow-up PCR if there is concern about a false positive. But she added, “Right now, with the significant increase in cases, we not seeing very many false positives. “