Top Chicago news: Mayor defends getting haircut; White Sox announcer gets messages out to loved ones

Top Chicago news: Mayor defends getting haircut; White Sox announcer gets messages out to loved onesPhoto: Erol Ahmed/Unsplash
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Published on April 09, 2020

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.

Mayor defends getting haircut during stay-at-home order

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Sunday defended getting a haircut, despite a statewide stay-at-home order that shuttered salons and other nonessential businesses due to the pandemic.

Read the full story on The Washington Times.

‘You’re playing Russian roulette with this virus,’ warns doctor treating COVID-19 patients

As hospitals get busier with more coronavirus patients, a Chicago doctor is sharing his story to warn people who aren't taking the pandemic seriously.

Read the full story on NBC LA.

'Good Friday Worship Experience' for Chicago viewers

ABC 7 Chicago brings "7 Cries From Chicago: A Good Friday Worship Experience" to viewers on Friday, April 10, from 6-8 p.m. on ABC 7.2 and livestreamed on abc7chicago.com.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

Easter dinners, brunches, cocktails to-go from Chicago-area restaurants

From complete brunch or dinner meal kits to a la carte items and to-go cocktails, Chicago and suburban restaurants are stepping up to provide.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

White Sox announcer Jason Benetti helps fans reach out to loved ones

Benetti will read your message of love and caring on Twitter for you. "I have not felt this useful in weeks," Benetti said.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.


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