F: On the borders of Kendall and DeKalb counties lies the quaint town of Sandwich, Illinois, a town of approximately 7,300 residents founded in 1855. Sandwich is known as a quiet town lined with restaurants, antique shops, and gaming parlors for most of the year except for one week in September. The Sandwich Fair is a five-day event on 185 acres of fairground that brings in tens of thousands of people and revenue along with it. The COVID-19 pandemic halted the fair for the first time in its 132 year history. Like every town in America, Sandwich closed up its businesses and schools in the early stages of the pandemic in accordance with state protocols. In Sandwich, small businesses reign supreme, and through their customer’s patronage, government loans, and some creativity, those businesses prevailed. Sandwich represents a small American town where members of the community pulled together to navigate the uncertain time of COVID-19. Today, locals say life feels close to normal, save for some social distancing and mask requirements in various parts of town. These series of images show how the people of Sandwich work, play, and worship in ways they never have before as they navigate the “new normal.”