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In Marion, Mayor Mike Absher said there will be no limitations or restrictions on trick-or-treating in the city. “Please go get a test, even if you are healthy,” Absher said. “It simply helps us get below that 8% threshold.”
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If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.
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Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
The safest way to Trick or Treat is for kids to have Covid tests-then before accepting candy kids and parents should get a certificate from those handing out candy to make sure they tested negative for Covid then take the candy to the hospital to have X rays to check for razor blades or needles then go to the pharmacy to get some Metformin for diabetes which could result in eating huge amounts of candy plus make a dental appointment for cavities. Or you can go the store and buy the kids a Snickers bar. Saves time. Ahh! Halloween. Don’t… Read more »