Tag Archives: COVID19

Analysis shows outside of Chicago area, most COVID-19 deaths are in nursing homes

An independent analysis of the state’s COVID-19 data found a significant difference in the numbers of COVID-19-related deaths in the Chicago area compared with the rest of the state. The analysis also showed more deaths in nursing homes than elsewhere. Public finance watchdogs at Wirepoints analyzed the state’s data and found that much of the… Read More »

Amidst COVID-19, a CrossFit Gym Fights for the Soul of a Tennessee County

Members of New Horizon Athletics, a CrossFit box in rural Fentress County, Tennessee. Courtesy of New Horizon Athletics For years, Dannette Wheeler felt uncomfortable in her own skin. “I was embarrassed of how much weight I’d gained,” says the 48-year-old nurse, who is 5’7” and at one point weighed just over 250 pounds. Once a… Read More »