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Diverse Communities Experience Health Disparities During the Pandemic

In Chicago, the need for answers and understanding of COVID-19 was dire, particularly among the city's diverse communities that were hit hardest.

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How Has COVID-19 Impacted Chicago Public Library Visits?

According to City of Chicago data, 3.6 million total visits to CPL branches were recorded throughout 2021, less than half of 2019, the year before the pandemic.

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COVID-19: Illinois Ranks 4th Nationally in Total Cases

While Illinois ranks fourth nationally for total COVID-19 cases, the ranking drops significantly when the population is figured in (31st).