It's Tax Day! / Q101 Comeback / Konkol Column / Old Fashioned Donuts

Chicago IL

18 April, 2022

10:21 AM

Description

The "unreliable," "non-scientifically founded" and "almost meaningless" pandemic statistic that guided Gov. J.B. Pritzker's coronavirus response has finally been dropped as a policymaking metric by the Illinois Department of Public Health. And it's about time. COVID-19 test positivity rates have been the backbone of the Pritzker administration's decisions on when to ban in-person learning and indoor dining, limit public gathering sizes and order mask-wearing mandates, among other things. KONKOL COLUMN: Pritzker Finally Ditches 'Unreliable' COVID Test Positivity Rate Illinois Department of Public HeatlhTaxing. High: 42 Low: 36. Shoutout to our premier local sponsor: Thinking of selling your home? Berkshire Hathaway's new Quick Buy option gives you a guaranteed offer within 24 hours and a close within 14 days. You can accept the offer at any time — and move forward with purchasing your new home or list your home on the market for up to 150 days to get a higher price. It's the best of both worlds! Contact Ted Widen with Berkshire to learn more: https://tedwiden.bhhschicago.com. It's Tax Day! Don't forget to file and pay your income taxes — or get a six month extension by filing Form 4868. (CNN)Illinois got an "F" and ranked as the sixth-worst state in the nation in positive outcomes COVID-19 policies, according to a new report from the National Bureau of Economic Research. The study found that locked-down economies did not have better health outcomes. And closing schools hurt students. (Center Square)Q101 is making a comeback. "Chicago's Alternative Q101 is back home at its rightful place on the 101.1 frequency," Marv Nyren, vice president and market manager of Cumulus Chicago. (Feder)A 9-year-old boy was kidnapped by a ride-share driver in West Town. Authorities say, the parents carried luggage into a building while the boy napped in the car. When they returned, the car and the boy were gone. (NBC5)The best donut maker in Chicago is still making tasty treats the old-fashioned way. Buritt Bulloch, the 83-year-old owner of Old Fashioned Donuts in Roseland says, "I love to make donuts, keep people smiling, serving a good product." (CBS2)The Bulls put up a good fight, but came up short against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs. ''Every shot I took tonight felt good,'' said DeMar DeRozan. (NBA.com) For A Good Time, Click: Flames vs. Blackhawks at United Center (7:30 p.m.)Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October at City Winery (8 p.m.)The Burning Sun/ Friko & Sick Day at The Hideout (8:30 p.m.)Clinton Kane, Maybe Someday It Will Be OK at Lincoln Hall (6:30 p.m.)Henry Rollins: Good To See You 2022 at Thalia Hall (8 p.m.)Henry Rollins. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Improovy Painters Chicago — (Visit website) Governors State University — (Visit Website) Grants Tax & Accounting — (Visit website) SmokePost CBD Dispensary — (Visit website) Olsen Brothers Moving — (Visit website) Did you try SmokePost CBD Dispensary in West Loop, IL? — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (April 19) FREE WEBINAR | Renaissancing Renoir (April 19) Music with the Rabbi (April 19) Earth Day: Church of the Wild one day retreat (April 22) Majestic Mozart (April 24) A Family Concert (April 30) Evanston Made Maker's Markets (May 1) Online discussion for CBD gummies in West Loop (May 7) Mother's Day 5K Walk for Peace (May 8) Add your event Job listings: Water Meter Reader (Part Time) (Details) Add your job listing Loving the Chicago Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] — Mark Konkol About me: Mark Konkol, recipient of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting, wrote and produced the Peabody Award-winning series "Time: The Kalief Browder Story." He was a producer, writer and narrator for the "Chicagoland" docuseries on CNN and a consulting producer on the Showtime documentary "16 Shots."