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Since we are stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time. To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations and why you love them to Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org

Watch This!

Chicago P.D.

From multiple Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf and the team behind the hit series "Chicago Fire," "Chicago P.D." is a riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's elite Intelligence Unit, combatting the city's most heinous offenses including organized crime, drug trafficking, high-profile murders and beyond. At the center of "Chicago P.D." is Det. Sgt. Hank Voight (Jason Beghe), who is at ground zero against the war on crime in Chicago. He will do anything to bring criminals to justice. "I have been watching this while at home. It is a great show with reruns nightly on MYTV 50 at 7 & 10 p.m., and new episodes on NBC 5 on Wednesdays at 9 p.m." - Reommended by John Hagan, StreetWise Vendor and Field Supervisor

Download This!

TikTok

TikTok is a social media app made up entirely of video content. Quarantined TikTok content creators have posted videos of almost everything under the sun including (but not limited to) synchronized dances, harmless pranks on family members, and diary entries from inside the minds of house cats. While most videos are 30 seconds or less, be careful not to fall down the rabbit hole. Thirty second clips can turn into whole hours of comedy. - Recommended by Allie Maloney, StreetWise employment specialist

Get Up!

Zoom Workouts

During my quarantine I've been trying to maintain my exercise routine as well as possible, with no equipment and minimal accountability! What I've found to be most effective is finding Zoom workout classes that are on a specific schedule. It helps me create structure to my day, as if I've already put it in my calendar. I treat it as a meeting I can't miss (thanks to my constant calendar reminders from my computer and phone). I have also started doing them with a friend (virtually), which makes us feel like we're working out together and don't want to bail and let the other person down! It's also a chance to actually see the other person on video in a different way than just your typical Zoom meeting or friendly catch-up session! I have seen several gyms and trainers in the Chicago area who are holding these zoom classes. They are generally on their social media pages, and you don't have to be a member! What's nice is that the classes are modified so that you can do the full workout with household items (filling a backpack with books for heavy weight, using canned food for light weights, chairs as props, etc.). I will be happy to get back to the gym when this is all over, but for now it has been a great addition to my daily and weekly routines! -Recommended by Laura Reff, StreetWise Board Member