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All Suburban Cook County Residents Eligible to Get Vaccine April 12
Suburban Cook County residents ages 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, and while eligibility in Chicago doesn’t expand until April 19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said adults in Chicago are also “absolutely welcome” to sign up at any state-run mass vaccination site starting Monday.
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The Real Historical People of 'Atlantic Crossing'
How much of the new World War II-era Masterpiece drama is pulled straight from history?
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WTTW Passport members can stream World on Fire any time, anywhere, via the PBS app.
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Pandemic Takes Toll on Children’s Emotional and Mental Health, Survey Finds
The mental and emotional health of Chicago children has been hit hard by the pandemic, according to researchers at Lurie Children’s Hospital, who surveyed more than 1,500 parents across the city—including all 77 community areas—about the impact of the pandemic on their child’s behavior.
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Helping Kids Overcome a Fear of Bugs
Many children have a fear of bugs – and it can hold them back from playing outdoors and experiencing the world around them. Developing a better understanding of them goes a long way. Here are some helpful ideas.
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