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Five Lessons I Learned Finding Remote Work

Five Lessons I Learned Finding Remote Work
Recently, I experience a major change in my COVID-19/caregiving lifestyle: I was hired for remote work. Job seeking during the pandemic has been challenging, but the transition back into remote working has been much easier than I would expect. My experience freelancing and caregiving helped me develop my skills, but my transition into remote work... Read more »
By Gordon Dymowski,
June 17, 2020 at 8:55 am
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Caregivers, COVID-19, and Rethinking "Normal"

Caregivers, COVID-19, and Rethinking "Normal"
Nothing could have prepared me for what my mother said that Thursday afternoon. As her caregiver, I had grown accustomed to unexpected health issues.  She had been experiencing some severe issues which included a sore arm and back pain; she and I had both agreed that she might have had a small heart attack. So... Read more »
By Gordon Dymowski,
May 27, 2020 at 8:40 am
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Raks Inferno 5/15 Fundraiser: Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Raks Inferno 5/15 Fundraiser: Asian Americans Advancing Justice
(Special thanks to Dawn Xiana Moon of Raks Geek for bringing this to our attention) In the wake of COVID-19, there has been a significant increase in racist and xenophobic attacks on Asian-Americans. In March, a Chinese-American man was attacked in Naperville, and their city council meeting highlighted further racist attitudes. In an effort to counter these... Read more »
By Gordon Dymowski,
May 13, 2020 at 1:30 pm
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Telehealth: A Critical Tool in the Wake of Coronavirus

This photo, “2016.04.06 Digital Health Howcove – Telehealth 00108” is copyright (c) 2016 Ted Eytan via Flickr and made available under an Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 license In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has allowed people to engage their primary care physicians remotely while practicing social distancing. With recent changes to FCC and Federal... Read more »
By Gordon Dymowski,
April 8, 2020 at 11:22 am
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Information and Resources

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Information and Resources
[UPDATED 04/08/2020 – if you know of other resources, please email us directly with a link] As news about the spread of coronavirus (or COVID-19) increases, many people are concerned about the impact of this virus on our professional and personal lives. As a public service, we’re providing various fact-based resources about coronavirus to break... Read more »
By Gordon Dymowski,
March 11, 2020 at 11:54 am
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Why Voting In the 2020 Elections Matter

(Special thanks to Dawn Xiana Moon of Raks Geek for permission to use her Instagram post). With early voting in Illinois starting in the wake of Super Tuesday, the results of the Illinois Primary – along with the 2020 elections – appear to be a foregone conclusion. Selecting the “obvious” choice or abstaining from voting in the... Read more »
By Gordon Dymowski,
March 4, 2020 at 7:06 pm
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West Monroe Partners' 2020 Plans: A Talk With Tom Hulsebosch

West Monroe Partners' 2020 Plans: A Talk With Tom Hulsebosch
(Special Thanks to Tom Hulsebosch of West Monroe Partners for his time and insights) Earlier this month, Tom Hulsebosch stepped into the role of Office Leader at West Monroe Partners, and the consulting firm has big plans for their Chicago office. Although the firm has been featured on this blog for its corporate social responsibility... Read more »
By Gordon Dymowski,
February 5, 2020 at 10:43 am
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Why Supporting Chicago Neighborhood Small Business Matters

One of my 2020 blogging resolutions was to highlight Chicago neighborhood small businesses as part of the Meet Your Neighbor series. I had even chosen my first business to highlight: B-Sides Coffee and Vinyl, a really cool coffee shop at 99th and Walden Parkway across from the Metra Rock Island Line station. I had frequented... Read more »
By Gordon Dymowski,
January 16, 2020 at 12:48 pm
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ADMINISTRATA: Our Blog's Public Relations Policy

ADMINISTRATA: Our Blog's Public Relations Policy
We’ve worked with many organizations over the years, and we’re proud to highlight them. In fact, we frequently receive requests for coverage on this Chicago Now blog. In that spirit, this blog now has a formal public relations policy for those looking for coverage.  
By Gordon Dymowski,
December 1, 2019 at 3:07 pm
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Raks Geek: December 13 Fundraiser for RIP Medical Debt

Raks Geek: December 13 Fundraiser for RIP Medical Debt
Although we’ve spoken twice with Dawn Xiana Moon of Raks Geek about immigration reform, she and the troupe are taking on another cause at their upcoming December 13th performance at the Newport Theater in Lakeview. Some of the proceeds from Raks Geek’s December 13 performance will be used to forgive medical debt through RIP Medical Debt,... Read more »
By Gordon Dymowski,
November 19, 2019 at 10:51 am
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