Our world has changed radically in the past six weeks. Suddenly, seeing your doctor quickly switched from an in-person event to a matter of logging into your computer. Telemedicine is now a main source of health care. Telehealth had originally been intended as a way of reaching rural communities with a shortage of doctors. As […]
In the throes of COVID-19, the simple question, “How are you?” has more weight, meaning and consequence than it did just a few months ago. Social media feeds are filled with questions like, “How’s everybody doing?” And the answers are rarely upbeat. At least 316 million Americans are staying home, many are working remotely. Millions are missing […]
We’ve all been touched by COVID-19 in different ways. Since the start of the pandemic, simple tasks such as grocery shopping and pumping gas have become both stressful and potentially dangerous. Patrons who were once free to roam and work are now confined to the walls of their homes, working remotely and catching up on […]
During a typical week, we would be sharing our top picks for events and festivals to check out this weekend. But as you know, this is not a typical week. Events are postponed, everything is virtual and we are all trying our best to keep things positive. In our effort to help us all stay […]
Every day, it seems like there’s enough bad news to last us a month — at least. Between small businesses shuttering, exhausted healthcare providers on the frontlines, and hourly workers panicking over lost wages, the world feels pretty scary right about now. On top of that, everyone needs so much help it’s hard to know […]
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In this age of stay-at-home life, receiving mail and packages is a highlight I look forward to. As I wave and shout my appreciation to our delivery drivers, I grab my gloves and designated “package scissors” to gleefully see what has arrived. Beyond the basics, I’ve been shopping small, with the goal of keeping it […]
As the world waits and wonders what will happen next with, well, everything, many curious eyes are glued to the real estate market. Will house prices fall? Is now a good time to buy? Will the demand for luxury homes decrease? So many questions. In Illinois, real estate is considered an essential business during the […]
What I find most interesting about the current pandemic is its ability to convey how our actions ripple even to those we may never meet. Models and graphics presented in the media effectively illustrate this ripple effect as one person’s actions and interactions move like a wave through society. This is particularly compelling as we approach April […]
