Summer’s just about here, and, with the coronavirus pandemic still gripping Illinois, we asked Chicagoans what they plan to do for their summer vacations this year. Some answers have been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.
“Staying in Chicago, supporting as many local businesses we can. If COVID-19 continues to decline, I may think about a driving trip within 250-300 miles in September or October.” — Robert Smolen
“All of my daughter’s travel softball games in Missouri and Indiana.” — Jim Cooper
“As much as I LOVE to travel, it won’t be happening this summer.” — Jo Ann Fields
“We were supposed to go to Hawaii for our 50th wedding anniversary.” — Cheryl Thomas Johansen
“Same as the last three months: staying in the house, rewatching the same thing on Netflix over and over.” — Kristin Annicks
“Unsure. We have a vacation booked for California but feel uncomfortable flying at the moment. Thankfully, we have till the end of the month to make a final decision.” — Amber Nicole Alvarado
“Throwing a graduation party, spending time in our pool with friends and working.” — Amy Awe
“I was hoping to go back to Spain this year and see the south, but I guess staying near home for the rest of the year is best for now. Hoping to see more family, especially the grandkids.” — Sandra Molina
“We were supposed to be in London, watching the Cubbies.” — Amanda Swanson
“Sitting on my patio drinking beer, BBQing and listening to music.” — Peter J. Gallanis
“Daydreaming about future travel.” — Jackie Veal
“Looking for a job!” — Joe Winiarski
