🌱 Missing Woman Last Seen In Lakeview + Winter Wellness Program

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First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy with flurries. High: 36, low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Lakeview today:

1. Police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing East Lakeview woman. Katherine Schillinger was last seen Monday in the 2900 block of North Clark Street. Anyone with information about the 29 year old is asked to call Area Three detectives. (CBS2)

2. Some venues in Lakeview say the city’s proof of vaccine rules are improving business. Uncommon Ground owner Mike Cameron said the mandate has made things “easier,” telling the Tribune, “If it makes my guests and staff feel more comfortable and safer, it’s definitely the way to go.” (Paid source: Tribune)

3. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging caution for people seeking COVID-19 testing as fake “pop-up” sites attempt to steal personal information. Raoul’s office also reminded people to verify the prices of at-home test kits as incidents of price gouging increase across the state. (WTTW)

4. Several neighborhood businesses are offering promotions and discounts as part of the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce Winter Wellness initiative. Elite Chicago Spa, Move Wellness & Therapy and more are offering discounted or free products and classes to help people with their new year’s resolutions. (Block Club)

5. Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester announced his retirement Wednesday after 16 seasons in Major League Baseball. The five-time All-Star helped lead the 2016 Cubs to their first World Series in 108 years. (ESPN)

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From my notebook:

• The Red Cross declared the first-ever national blood crisis as blood banks face the worst shortage in more than 10 years. (CNN)
• Chicago parents expressed a mix of “relief, worry and frustration” Wednesday as students returned to in-person learning after several days off due to district and union disputes over COVID-19 safety. (Chalkbeat)
• Mayor Lori Lightfoot tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday and is working from home. (ABC)
• Admission to the Shedd Aquarium is free for Illinois residents today through Monday. Advance reservations are required, along with proof of residency and vaccination. (Block Club)
• Catholic publisher Loyola Press has moved to the O’Hare corridor after nearly 100 years in Lakeview. (Publishers Weekly)

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