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Illinoisans can and should get physical activity and have fun outside during “Stay at Home”
We'd argue that it's your civic duty to go outside and have a good time on a regular basis during the pandemic.
March 21, 2020
Hit-and-run driver killed Michael Cotton, 60, in Gresham
Cotton was the 6th Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2020.
March 21, 2020
Good news: Illinois finally issues a “stay at home” order to protect residents
It's unlikely that most Illinoisans will comply with social distancing rules unless the law requires it, so this is good news for public safety.
March 20, 2020
Dealing with the pandemic one step at a time: Practice walking as self-care
Walking to is a gentle, easy way to de-stress, exercise, gain new perspective, meditate, and practice self care.
March 19, 2020
Until Chicago and Illinois leaders step up with a “shelter in place” order, here’s how to stay safe
Most Chicagoland residents are unlikely to follow proper social distancing protocols until they're required to by law, but you should start doing so right now.
March 18, 2020
Safe and fun stuff to do around Chicago while practicing social distancing
Staying safe during the pandemic doesn't mean you have to remain cooped up inside. Here's are some fun natural and cultural destinations in the region.
March 17, 2020
Chicago transit ridership is dropping, but that’s actually a good thing
If you don't need to ride transit, then please walk, bike or, if necessary, drive where you need to go to help out those who must use the CTA, Pace, or Metra.
March 17, 2020
San Francisco is ordering residents to “shelter in place.” All major cities should do that.
It's probably only a matter of time before Chicago does the same thing, and all other big cities should follow suit.
March 16, 2020
If you need to ride transit during the pandemic, do it. If you don’t, avoid it.
If you don't need to use public transportation during the pandemic, do the right thing and avoid riding it, which will make conditions safer for those who have no other option.
March 16, 2020
A silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic: more walking, biking, and telecommuting
Hopefully a few months from now the pandemic will be behind us, but the positive trends of more people walking and biking to work or telecommuting will be a permanent thing.
March 13, 2020