![Many events occurred this week, ranging from Queen Elizabeths death to internal issues in the U.S.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Blue-Red-Modern-President-Day-Reminder-Instagram-Post-Instagram-Post-1200-×-628-px-900x471.png)
This week in news: Sept. 12-16
Some of the most important things that happened this week are highlighted here on Sequoit Media.
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![Students of ACHS are no longer required to wear masks while in school.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Serifov-Quarantine-Multimedia-900x600.jpg)
Illinois public schools update mask mandate
After a recent court ruling, Illinois public schools may no longer require students to wear masks while in school hours.
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![As students return back to school, the struggle of staying motivated rises within ACHS.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_2530-2-900x707.jpg)
Struggle to the finish line
A prolonged winter break and endless changes may have caused demotivated students to retake their seats.
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![What It feels Like to lose someone from COVID-19](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG-0538-900x600.jpg)
What It feels Like to lose someone from COVID-19
Lillian Troyan // As Told to by Beth Kamman
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![Sequoits Return From Week Long Break](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG-0479-900x600.jpg)
Sequoits Return From Week Long Break
Due to COVID-19 and travel restrictions, students' plans for spring break were different from previous years.
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![Many concerts around Antioch, Illinois are trying to decide whether or not having a concert with a large gathering of people is a reasonable idea. Some concerts remain unaffected and scheduled to happen regularly. Others have decided to move the event later in the year, in the hopes that there will be less restrictions when the time comes.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Canceled-Concerts-2-900x600.jpg)
COVID-19 Concerts in 2021
Concert goers have high hopes looking into the 2021 festival season.
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ACHS Winter Athletes React to Adjustments
Antioch Community High School | Winter Sports | COVID-19 Edition
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![Whether freshman athletes received a season while masking up, or could only dream about playing, these freshmen were surprised by what came to them.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_3028-668x900.jpg)
Sports Expectations Shift Due to COVID-19
Many Freshman look forward to playing sports in high school; although, sports aren't exactly what they expected.
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![Hockey is revolved around the energetic atmosphere it brings to the spectators. The NHL is working to bring back their liveliness by allowing fans back into the arena.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_3341-e1612985228643-675x900.jpg)
NHL Continues Play Without Fans
As professional sports return to play, many organizations in the NHL have different ideas about how and when fans should be allowed back in the building.
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![Masks and negative COVID test results are two of the most common safety precautions being taken as of right now.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_7507-1-900x675.jpg)
Negative COVID-19 Test Now Required to Enter the United States
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new order stating that every international flyer must provide a negative COVID-19 test before entering the US.
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![Most sales and deals will likely be online this year as stores try to keep COVID case numbers low and keep shoppers safe.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/FECB1E3D-F23D-4DB5-94AF-899291732631-900x680.jpg)
Black Friday 2020: Adapting to a Pandemic
With Black Friday traditionally attracting swarms of consumers for huge sales, many are left wondering what exactly it might look like this year and what kinds of deals will be seen.
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![Almost all of the restaraunts in the community have shut down due to Governor Prtizkers new order, while others remain open.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_4647-900x679.jpg)
Restaurants and Bars Frustrated After Indoor Dining Suspended
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, Governor J.B. Pritzker orders closures for all of the indoor dining in Lake and McHenry counties.
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