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Author Archives: Emma Oxnevad
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The warm relief of the Gethsemane Garden Center
It was a bitter cold February day—the kind of day that Chicago is famous for, and the kind of day that makes lifelong residents wonder why they haven’t broken down and moved to Miami—when I first explored Gethsemane Garden Center. On this particularly brutal day, I met up with a friend to take a walk […]
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Coupled up in quarantine
Despite the ongoing pandemic, partners are finding—and maintaining—love.
Posted inFood & Drink
Recipes for restaurant survival
From heated yurts to community support, local eateries are doing what they can to make it through the pandemic’s bleakest months yet.
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Chicago keeps holiday tradition alive
From digital events to socially distanced pop-ups, things in 2020 can still be merry and bright.
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Sex shops offer pleasure at a distance amid COVID-19
They’re seeing different kinds of clientele and more intentional shopping.
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Therapy patients go digital
COVID-19 is changing how we handle our mental health.
Posted inArts & Culture
Is a virtual arts degree worth it?
Chicago high school seniors prepare for collegiate arts programs amid pandemic
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Chicago’s drag performers serve amid COVID-19 restrictions
From digital performances to blinged out face masks, these queens are making it work.