0 Kids & Family A U.S. Census Bureau survey found there's been more family dinner, parents reading to children. How's the pandemic shaped your family? Amie Schaenzer , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we've been bombarded with a lot of bad news. With cases spiking again amid the fast spread of the omicron variant, we have been inundated with updates on hospitals filling up, schools dealing with massive staff shortages, and some turning to remote learning, and an overall sense of fatigue from nearly two years of living in this new normal. Many families have been forced to navigate living with less from less daycare, to less schooling and the added responsibility of teaching children remotely, to less disposable income due to the rising cost of food, gasoline and many other goods. Some have lost their jobs. The picture has been grim through most of this but a … [Read more...] about Libertyville Parents: How Has COVID Changed Your Family Life?
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Metra Announces Schedule Changes To BNSF, North Central Service Lines
0 Traffic & Transit Metra is adding service on three of its lines and adjusting some schedules impacting Grayslake passengers. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the Village of Grayslake: Please see the following information regarding Metra schedule changes on the BNSF, Milwaukee District North and North Central Service lines. Additional Info... This press release was produced by the Village of Grayslake . The views expressed here are the author’s own. Thank Reply Share Metra Announces Schedule Changes To BNSF, North Central Service Lines The rules of replying: Be respectful. Be transparent. Keep it local and relevant. Review the Patch Community Guidelines. Reply to this article Reply More from Crime & Safety | 3h Man Likely Died Of Natural Causes … [Read more...] about Metra Announces Schedule Changes To BNSF, North Central Service Lines
Arts workers are increasingly stepping onto the political stage
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 NEW YORK - Christian Amato, a 34-year-old Bronx Democrat who ran a theater company in Greenwich Village before switching to politics, was outlining his positions on the arts and other matters at a sidewalk cafe the other day when his phone rang. "This might be an important endorsement," he said, excitedly. And it was. Local 1, the theatrical stagehands union, was calling to support his campaign for a state Senate seat representing parts of the Bronx and Westchester County, the latest development in a movement to gain political ground for America's more than 5 million arts workers. "That's fantastic. It means a lot to me," Amato said into the phone, between bites of avocado toast. "Listen, I'm on your side. I'm with you in this fight. ... I'll take the logo - and do you need my address? Do you guys do a check with the endorsement?" Amato's campaign, pitting him against two rivals … [Read more...] about Arts workers are increasingly stepping onto the political stage
AOC’s Dem rival, Joe Crowley, now backing candidate against hers in New York DA race
close Video Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez refusing to apologize for comparing migrant detention centers to concentration camps AOC comments spark outrage for both Republicans and Democrats; Aishah Hasnie reports. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Former U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley may get his revenge by proxy on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a district attorney race -- after being embarrassingly dethroned last year. Crowley, previously a top Democrat whose years-long political career was derailed by the self-described Democratic Socialist, is opposing Ocasio-Cortez’s growing influence in New York state politics. AOC ATTACK GROUP TARGETS TOP DEM -- WHO VOTED WITH HER 96% OF THE TIME BUT CRITICIZED OMAR He’s helping raise money for Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, a district attorney candidate who’s competing against public defender Tiffany Cabán, the candidate backed by Ocasio-Cortez, Politico reported. … [Read more...] about AOC’s Dem rival, Joe Crowley, now backing candidate against hers in New York DA race
Biden still pushing federal worker vaccine mandate despite eased CDC guidelines
close Video CDC director admits botched COVID response Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel responds to the CDC COVID response and growing cases of monkeypox NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! President Biden's administration is still pursuing litigation to implement a federal worker vaccine mandate despite recently changed Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) guidelines for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. The case, called Feds for Medical Freedom v. Biden, is set for a hearing before the entire Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Sept. 13. It stems from a case filed in Texas last December that resulted in a federal trial court issuing a nationwide injunction against the federal government enforcing its vaccine mandate for civilian employees. A panel at the appeals court then ruled for the Biden administration, overturning the trial court. But the Feds for Medical Freedom workers group asked the entire … [Read more...] about Biden still pushing federal worker vaccine mandate despite eased CDC guidelines
United Way of Lake County awards $84,000 in final COVID-19 fund grants
0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Addressing summer learning loss through programs focused on academics, enrichment and social-emotional needs of children United Way of Lake County , Community Contributor Posted | Updated Reply United Way of Lake County announced today that $84,345 has been awarded in the ninth and final round of Lake County COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grants to eight local nonprofits. This grant cycle focused on summer programs for children up to age thirteen that address learning loss through academics or enrichment programming and include activities or services that address children’s social-emotional needs due to the impact of the pandemic. The grant recipients for the ninth funding distribution are: Beacon Place , to revive Tweens summer program for 25 rising 6th and 7th graders in Waukegan and … [Read more...] about United Way of Lake County awards $84,000 in final COVID-19 fund grants
211 helps community members affected by Highland Park parade shooting
0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Find current resources and verified donation fundraisers United Way of Lake County , Community Contributor Posted Reply The Highland Park parade shooting is estimated to have directly impacted more than 5,000 Lake County community members on July Fourth. Community members, victims and their families recovering from this traumatic event are urged to contact 211 to find the latest resources available to them, including mental health services, grief counseling, financial assistance, lost and found information, blood drive information, verified donation fundraisers and other resources as they emerge. 211 is Lake County’s one-stop shop for finding help–where trained, experienced specialists can guide individuals and families to understand and navigate the many services and assistance available. 211 is free, … [Read more...] about 211 helps community members affected by Highland Park parade shooting
Why UK energy prices are rising much faster than in Europe
London (CNN Business) Millions of people in the United Kingdom are steeling themselves for colossal rises to their energy bills over the next few months, a coda to a year already marked by record price increases. The crisis is not unique to the country. Prices have shot up across Europe since last fall, driven by a spike in demand as countries lifted pandemic lockdowns. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February, and the subsequent drop in Moscow's oil and natural gas exports to Europe , have pushed prices even higher. But UK energy prices are now higher than in comparable economies like France and Italy, analysts told CNN Business. And Brits have suffered much bigger price increases than in most European countries, including Germany, where decades of energy policy has been turned on its head by the Ukraine war. The Office for National Statistics said this week that UK natural gas prices rose nearly 96% in the year to July, while electricity … [Read more...] about Why UK energy prices are rising much faster than in Europe
Local GOP leaders say Iowa’s ‘retail politics’ uniquely appeals to 2024 hopefuls
close Video Tucker Carlson: Inflation Reduction Act may be a classic case of misinformation 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' host breaks down the deceit in Democrats' $740 billion legislation that will not bring down inflation. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! DES MOINES, Iowa – As 2024 hopefuls descend upon the Iowa State Fair, top state GOP leaders tell Fox News Digital that the state is uniquely positioned to help America choose presidential nominees due to its "retail politics" style, and that President Biden's failures will propel Republicans to victory in the upcoming midterms. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., Sen. Tom Cotton , R-Ark., Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and former Vice President Mike Pence are a few of the potential 2024 contenders that have stopped through Iowa in recent months. "I've been meeting and interviewing and having events with these individuals … [Read more...] about Local GOP leaders say Iowa’s ‘retail politics’ uniquely appeals to 2024 hopefuls
On September 13th in Lake Bluff: `Can You Afford to Retire?’
0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Lake Bluff Public Library hosts free session as Bentron Financial Group's Jigar Doshi helps attendees gauge retirement readiness Matt Baron , Community Contributor Posted Reply Can you afford to retire? Depending on your situation, it’s a simple question that you may welcome with a sense of accomplishment or receive with more than a little concern. That provocative, but urgent, question is also the title of a presentation hosted on Tuesday, September 13th by the Lake Bluff Public Library, 123. E. Scranton Ave. The program, led by retirement expert Jigar Doshi of Bentron Financial Group, begins at 7 p.m. To register, visit https://lakeblufflibrary.libcal.com/event/9408187 Doshi will guide attendees through several self-evaluation exercises that help reveal their readiness for retirement. Thereafter, … [Read more...] about On September 13th in Lake Bluff: `Can You Afford to Retire?’
