The Burning Question: How Many Uninvited Guests Does Chicago Have Today? (It's Not Those Weekend Bears Fans... We Hope)
Ah, Chicago. City of wind, deep dish, and... uh... a global pandemic that just won't seem to leave for its cousin's wedding in Florida. Look, we all know COVID isn't exactly yesterday's news, but with life slowly resembling a rom-com montage set to upbeat pop music, it's easy to forget how many uninvited viral guests are still crashing the party.
So, the question on everyone's mind (besides "Will they ever put ketchup on a hot dog?" - that's a whole other story) is this: Exactly how many Covid cases are lurking in the Windy City these days?
Spoiler Alert: We Don't Actually Know Yet (But Here's Where to Find Out)
Alright, alright, simmer down there Sherlock Holmes. The truth is, getting an exact number on today's Covid cases is about as easy as finding a parking spot during a Cubs game at Wrigley. There's a bit of a lag in reporting, so the most recent data we have is usually a day or two old. But fear not, intrepid data detectives! The good folks at the City of Chicago (waves vaguely in the direction of City Hall) are on the case. You can find their latest intel on this nifty little website they cooked up: [insert link to Chicago Covid Data Portal].
Here's the hot tip: Bookmark this page. Trust us, future-you will thank you when you're trying to decide between that rooftop bar with the killer views or the one with the extra-strength hand sanitizer dispensers.
But Seriously, Folks, Stay Safe Out There
Now, we know this whole Covid thing can be a bit of a buzzkill, but let's not forget that a little caution goes a long way. Keep rockin' those masks (especially when those pesky Bears fans are in town), wash your hands like you just wrestled a particularly greasy deep dish, and keep an eye out for those ever-so-important updates from the City.
Here's to a Chicago where the only thing spreading faster than a rumor about a new Lou Malnati's location is the spirit of resilience (and maybe, just maybe, a genuine appreciation for ketchup-free hot dogs).
