🌱 Schools Return In Person + Free KN95 Masks + Black Ice Warning

Happy Wednesday! Here's everything you need to know today in Lakeview.

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 35 Low: 30.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Lakeview:

1. Public schools are expected to return to in-person learning today after four days of canceled class. The Chicago Teachers Union reached a tentative agreement with the district Monday after asking for better measures to protect against COVID-19. (Chalkbeat)

2. The Chicago Department of Public Health is distributing 1.5 million masks to city aldermen this week as the omicron variant of the coronavirus infects an unprecedented number of Chicagoans. Those interested in obtaining a KN95 mask from the city should contact their alderman’s office. (NBC)

3. More than 130 people in Lakeview have called 311 this winter to report icy conditions on neighborhood sidewalks. The city has seen about 1,700 complaints so far this season, with West Ridge and West Town reporting the most incidents of black ice. (CBS)

4. Milly’s Pizza In The Pan will open Feb. 15 in Uptown after operating out of a Logan Square ghost kitchen since 2020. Voted one of the city’s best pizzas by the Chicago Tribune, the new location will offer dine-in options for up to 20 people, along with carryout and delivery. (Block Club)

5. More than 12,000 people have signed a petition asking Chicago leaders to restore the Uptown Theatre. The movie house opened on North Broadway nearly 100 years ago but has been closed since 1981. (WGN)

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Today in Lakeview:

• Field Museum admission is free for Illinois residents today, and every Wednesday in January and February. (9 a.m.)
• Trivia Night at Lakeview Tap Room. (7 p.m.)
• Play bingo at The Butcher’s Tap. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Steppenwolf Theatre has postponed the February production of “1919” due to the COVID-19 surge. (Paid source: Sun-Times)
• The UI Health clinic based at Center on Halsted is celebrating one year of bringing “HIV prevention and STI treatment services to more than 100 of the center’s LGBTQ+ community members.” (UIC)
• Restaurant Dear Margaret will celebrate a full year in Lakeview with a “First Birthday” celebration Monday. (Eater)
• LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois welcomed nine new members this week. (Chamber)
• Lakeview Pantry is seeking donations as the omicron variant deepens the city's food insecurity crisis. (Facebook)

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