Alderpeople on extending the Red Line and taking down the Trump sign. The state’s top doctor on the “triple-demic.” Electric cars hitting a pothole in Illinois. Helicopters on Mars. And a taste of the Soul Food Lounge.

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• After 36 Flights, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Exceeds All Expectations
• Soul Food Lounge Looks to Bring Upscale Dining Experience to Lawndale
• Fusion Breakthrough Could be Climate, Energy Game-Changer
• As RSV Peaks and COVID Cases Rise, Illinois Hospitals Face Limited ICU Availability
• New Chicago Exhibition Showcases Historical Artwork Depicting Same-Sex Desire