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Mayor Lori Lightfoot attends a press conference after a meeting with United States Attorney General Merrick Garland, US Sen. Dick Durbin, Chicago Police Sup. David Brown and others concerning gun violence on July 22, 2021, at the 11th District station in Chicago. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)
“If they feel that it’s not a benefit to them and vaccinating with a vaccination that’s not FDA-approved — that if it was FDA-approved would have been taken off the shelf about 5,000 or 6,000 deaths ago — if they feel that that’s not in their safety and that, you know, it’s not good for their health, then it’s a free country,” he said. “They should not have to take it.”
“With my situation, look it’s never been about the draft pick, picking Jordan,” Rodgers said at the time. “I love Jordan. He’s a great kid, a lot of fun to work together. Love the coaching staff, love my teammates, love the fan base in Green Bay. An incredible 16 years.
After more than 1,000 people tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a music festival in early July in Utrecht, the Netherlands, a representative of that city’s health board told a Dutch broadcaster it was a mistake to allow unvaccinated attendees to get in with a negative test within 40 hours of entering.
Last week, archdiocese officials said fully vaccinated students, teachers and staff members will not need to wear masks in schools this fall, where they are anticipating a return to “near-normal, pre-pandemic” operations, including the resumption of school Masses, all extracurricular activities and before- and after-school care programs.
“Even if you don’t have pulmonary issues, if you’re doing a lot of outdoor activities, you might wanna just pay attention to the air quality and know that if you’re having trouble breathing … take a break, go inside, try to cool off a bit and not have prolonged exposure,” Biggs said.
A person walks a narrow sidewalk along North Lincoln Avenue near West Winnemac Avenue in Chicago on July 23, 2021. The city is seeking feedback on improvement options such as widening sidewalks, planting trees and shortening crosswalks. (Vashon Jordan Jr. / Chicago Tribune)
Jiménez has been on a rehab assignment, most recently with Triple-A Charlotte, as he makes his way back from a ruptured left pectoral tendon suffered in a March 24 Cactus League game against the Oakland Athletics at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., while attempting to rob a home run.
“As we continue to navigate through our industry’s challenging times, we have had to make a tough business decision to sunset the daily airing of Windy City LIVE (WCL). Multiple factors were considered, but ultimately this was the best decision for ABC 7. The last M-F show will air Friday, September 3.”
Nurse Tina Urquhart strikes with other Community First Medical Center nurses outside the hospital, July 26, 2021, in Chicago. The nurses say the hospital has failed to address staffing, equipment and supply issues during the coronavirus pandemic. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)