Travel
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What you should know if you are planning a trip in the summer of COVID-19
Jun 1, 2020 6:11 AM - RV sales are up, crowded beaches are germy and passport renewals take months. Is escape from COVID-19 just a midsummer night's dream?
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Americans desperate to travel are buying up 'COVID campers'
May 31, 2020 6:18 AM - For decades, sales of motor homes and travel trailers were a reliable indicator of the beginning -- and end -- of a recession. Sales would dip as a downturn approached, and rise right before a recovery. But this time, it's different. -
People are wearing hazmat suits on planes, but should they?
May 28, 2020 6:32 AM - With the world battling a highly contagious global health threat, supermodel Naomi Campbell has taken her in-flight hygiene habits a step further by wearing a hazmat suit on board. Campbell is not alone in wearing hazmat suits on planes. The behavior is becoming more common for regular air travelers, as well as airline staff. But is it necessary?
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In Transit: Uneasy skies for some airline passengers, pilots in COVID-19 era
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Bahamian artist now honored by Elk Grove heart swing replica
May 14, 2020 5:33 AM - The Bahamian artist whose heart swing art piece inspired Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson now says he's honored the village is copying the spirit of his work with a heart swing of its own -- as long as he gets some credit. -
Broadway shutdown extended until at least Labor Day
May 12, 2020 12:18 PM - The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again -- until at least early September. Although an exact date for performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through Sept. 6.
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Today's Recommended Read: "Crazy River" by Richard Grant
May 6, 2020 5:06 AM - Looking for an escape from the all-too-familiar while stuck at home? Try Richard Grant's "Crazy River." today's recommended read. -
Arlington Heights travel agent had his best year last year -- and predicts business will bounce back
Apr 23, 2020 6:14 PM - Bob French, owner of Wayne Griffin Travel & Cruise Services Inc. in Arlington Heights, expects that once things begin to normalize everyone will want to get away. -
Pandemic is dealing European tourism 'staggering' blow
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Elk Grove Village hopes heart-shaped swing brings lots of love
Apr 17, 2020 5:30 AM - Inspired by a tourist attraction he saw in the Bahamas, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson is bringing a decorative heart-shaped swing to town that could likewise attract plenty of photo ops.
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