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51 At this time: 3:35 p.m. Wednesday

by Richard Cahan February 9th, 2022January 9th, 2023

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“I’m hopeful that it’s time,” said Ross Martens, co-owner of the Alley Gallery, about Governor J.B. Pritzker’s announcement that Illinois will end its statewide indoor mask mandate. The frame shop, started in 1985 by beloved Chris Molloy, has thrived during the pandemic because customers are more attentive to their homes, Martens said. But he thinks the decision will be a boon to stores and restaurants. “Normalcy will be helpful to the business community of Evanston.” (Photo by Richard Cahan)

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Richard Cahan takes photos for the Evanston RoundTable. He also is publisher of CityFiles Press, a small but mighty media company that believes in the power of words and pictures. You can reach him at... More by Richard Cahan

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