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Last month, Chicago health officials issued an order requiring all those 16 and older to provide a photo ID and vaccination card for indoor dining, fitness or entertainment. Those 5 to 16 must also show a vaccination card but no photo ID is required. There is a similar order in place in Cook County, also starting Jan. 3.
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It’s Kwanzaa time, from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. First celebrated in 1966, Kwanzaa is based on seven principles: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. Tune in each night from 5 to 6 p.m. on the DuSable Museum of African American History’s Facebook page to celebrate each principle.
Chicago health officials announced Thursday that there were 5,216 confirmed cases of COVID in the city, the most detected in a 24-hour period. Residents are being urged to get vaccinated, wear their masks and get tested, especially before and after holiday gatherings.
The Black Village Foundation and Dearborn Wholesale will hold its second annual toy giveaway 10 a.m. Dec. 23. Kids must be present.
West Side residents – young and old – are invited to the Thompson Center Wednesday to hear area youth talk about what needs to be done to reduce violence in Chicago.
Applications are being accepted for Chicago’s Emergency Heating Repair grant program, which is available for home owners who own and occupy a one- to four-unit residential property.
The second annual drive-by giveaway will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at 5932 W. Lake St. The event is sponsored by the Upsilon Sigma and Iota Nu Sigma chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
Better Life Faith Church International will host a holiday get together 7 p.m. Dec. 17th at 5401 W. Lake St.
Stop by the Soul City Community Market’s holiday bazaar on Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5713 W. Chicago Ave. Support Austin’s small businesses while listening to live entertainment. There will be prizes! Featured vendors include Tubby’s Taste, Just Unwind, Thank God 4 Raw Vegan Treats, Balm Yard, Ms. P’s Gluten Free and more. See you Saturday!