This week’s featured gig poster was designed by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mobley for his upcoming online tour.
This week’s gig poster was designed by Mobley, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Austin, Texas.…Read More
Ousting him as House speaker is just the beginning of the party’s renovation. Next up: ditching him and his outdated tactics from the chairmanship.Read More
How the Dems Outgrew Mike MadiganChicago Magazineon February 10, 2021 at 8:06 pm Read More »
Pope Francis sent along rosary beads to offer comfort to grieving relatives.
Their tiny white caskets lay at the front of the church, not far from grandparents who’d flown in from Mexico for a final farewell.
Pope Francis tried to offer some comfort, sending along rosary beads.
“He would like me to make sure the family receives them as a way of showing his closeness to you,” said Cardinal Blase Cupich, officiating Wednesday at the funeral Mass for a mother and her four young children who died Jan. 27 in a Des Plaines house fire. “And he would ask that you pray for him because he takes on himself the sufferings of the world, your suffering.”
The funeral Mass, conducted almost entirely in Spanish, was held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines. A smattering of mourners, socially distanced and wearing masks, sat in the pews.
Investigators say a space heater likely caused the blaze that killed Grace Espinosa, 2; Allison Espinosa, 3; Genesis Espinosa, 5; Renata P. Espinosa, 6; and their mother, Nancy Cithlaly Zamudio, 25.
The 104-year-old home in the 700 block of Oakton Street was a two-story duplex. The family who died lived in a second-floor unit. The children’s father was at work at the time of the fire, a neighbor said.
The Very Rev. Esequiel Sanchez, the shrine’s rector, spoke of the terrible loss of innocent lives, and he spoke of the courage of a family that had come to America trying to make a new life.
“When you come from another country, you can’t speak the language and you try for it anyway. You bring your family, hoping that your future is going to be beautiful and bright. You’re hoping that your girls will have a future,” Sanchez said.
“You have to be brave to do that. You have to be brave. You have to have faith. You have to believe in yourself to know that if I hang onto faith and work hard, a beautiful life can I live.”
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22295892/FUNERAL_021120_01.jpg)
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22295902/FUNERAL_021120_08.jpg)
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22264219/DESPLAINESFIRE_012821_18.jpg)
Pope Francis sent along rosary beads to offer comfort to grieving relatives.
Their tiny white caskets lay at the front of the church, not far from grandparents who’d flown in from Mexico for a final farewell.
Pope Francis tried to offer some comfort, sending along rosary beads.
“He would like me to make sure the family receives them as a way of showing his closeness to you,” said Cardinal Blase Cupich, officiating Wednesday at the funeral Mass for a mother and her four young children who died Jan. 27 in a Des Plaines house fire. “And he would ask that you pray for him because he takes on himself the sufferings of the world, your suffering.”
The funeral Mass, conducted almost entirely in Spanish, was held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines. A smattering of mourners, socially distanced and wearing masks, sat in the pews.
Investigators say a space heater likely caused the blaze that killed Grace Espinosa, 2; Allison Espinosa, 3; Genesis Espinosa, 5; Renata P. Espinosa, 6; and their mother, Nancy Cithlaly Zamudio, 25.
The 104-year-old home in the 700 block of Oakton Street was a two-story duplex. The family who died lived in a second-floor unit. The children’s father was at work at the time of the fire, a neighbor said.
The Rev. Esequiel Sanchez, the shrine’s rector, spoke of the terrible loss of innocent lives, and he spoke of the courage of a family that had come to America trying to make a new life.
“When you come from another country, you can’t speak the language and you try for it anyway. You bring your family, hoping that your future is going to be beautiful and bright. You’re hoping that your girls will have a future,” Sanchez said.
“You have to be brave to do that. You have to be brave. You have to have faith. You have to believe in yourself to know that if I hang onto faith and work hard, a beautiful life can I live.”
Chicago-born singer-songwriter KeiyaA beat the odds by turning her debut album, Forever, Ya Girl, into a multidimensional artwork.
“Polyester!”…Read More
KeiyaA levels up even with live music shut downTeresa Xieon February 10, 2021 at 5:45 pm Read More »
The Chicago Blackhawks might not be the cellar dwellers many expected. Their play of late has been excellent after a horrendous start to the season. The Blackhawks’ last four games have against the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars, two of the Central Division’s top teams. After their second straight overtime win against the Stars, the […]
Chicago Blackhawks: The youth movement has jumped on the express lane – Da Windy City – Da Windy City – A Chicago Sports Site – Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, Fighting Illini & More
Hopefully the Chicago Bears defensive coaching staff and front office were taking notes on how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dismantled the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Repeating as Super Bowl champions is immensely difficult, as their hasn’t been a repeat champion since the 2003-2004 Patriots, but the Chiefs nuclear offense looked like it would pull […]
Chicago Bears: Taking Lessons from the Bucs Super Bowl defense – Da Windy City – Da Windy City – A Chicago Sports Site – Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, Fighting Illini & More
You’ve seen them pop up just about everywhere around Chicago. They’re adorable, slightly romantic, and make for a great instagram content. But are outdoor dining igloos actually safe for dining? Or are they essentially petri dishes filled with gross germs? Before you book your next trendy plastic bubble, here’s what you need to know.
What’s the risk?
The biggest issue with chillin’ an outdoor igloo is there’s not much airflow. The flow of fresh air is key to preventing a buildup of droplets that carry the ‘Rona. Here’s the good news though: many restaurants are legally required to have at least two sides open on their outdoor tents, maintaining a steady flow of air. While that may be a really cold meal, it’s also the safest way to dine.
So if you’re jonesing for a night out, you’re better off choosing a tent option vs. indoor dining. Not only will you be tucked away from other people, you can feel secure knowing you have some fresh airflow (which is better than a dining room filled with recycled air).
What are the experts saying?
Many medical experts have varying opinions on the viability of igloos as a means of outdoor/indoor dining modes. The more and more they’ve popped up around the country, the more skeptical they become. As a general rule of thumb, delivered by Richard Corsi who is an air-quality expert at Portland State University, do not dine inside an outdoor igloo with anyone you wouldn’t feel safe with inside a phone booth. Because of the close proximity and limited air flow within, if anyone inside your mini dining hall has COVID, your exposure to the virus and potential contraction are heightened.
What to know before you dine in an igloo
Temps are especially frigid right now and can be downright dangerous. So be sure to check if the restaurant has a fireplace or space heater. You might also consider bringing a blanket to stay warm. And of course, be sure to bundle up! We’re talking your warmest coat, layers, boots, a scarf, mittens, a hat, etc.
Need some recommendations? Pilot Project Brewing in Logan Square divided their patio into winter cabanas, each with four socially-distanced tables and electric heaters. Turquoise Cafe in Roscoe Village offers clean, cozy igloos to snuggle up with your Valentine. And Beatrix Fulton Market in the West Loop allows diners and shoppers a fun escape from the winter blues.
Featured Image Credit: The Godfrey Hotel Facebook
The post Are Outdoor Dining Igloos Actually Safe for Dining? appeared first on UrbanMatter.
