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Google begins building conversion
Demolition of the exterior and atrium of the Thompson Center has
begun as Google's plans to convert the former state government
building into its Chicago headquarters progresses. Crews used
excavators to tear off lower exterior portions of the building,
marking an unofficial start to Google's $280 million renovations
of the 17-story building. Google bought the 39-year-old
building, which many called an “eyesore,” for $105 million in
2022.
Lyme disease awareness
With weather warming up, the Illinois Department of Public
Health is urging the public to get educated about how to protect
themselves from ticks and Lyme disease. Lyme disease sickens an
estimated 500,000 people each year in the United States. If you
become ill with fever and/or rash after being in an area where
ticks may have been, you are being asked to contact your health
care provider immediately. May is National Lyme Disease
Awareness Month.
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