Type “Covid tests near me” on Google and the first place listed in Evanston is 830 Davis St. But that’s the location of Serenity Nails & Spa, whose manager drew this sign for the front door to discourage COVID-19 test takers from entering her store. “It’s bad for us and our customers,” she said. Large signs announcing a walk-in COVID site have been put up in the windows next door—at 830½ Davis—but a lab has yet to open. (Photo by Richard Cahan)

Richard Cahan

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