dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--160 new deaths bring state's COVID-19 toll past 5,000; contact tracing ramping up

Editor 's note : This story has been updated to correct that the state announced 160 more deaths Wednesday .
The state 's death toll from COVID-19 infections surpassed 5,000 Wednesday as state health officials announced another 160 residents died from the disease .
Another 1,111 residents were infected as well , officials said in their daily update .
The state is reporting 5,083 total deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began and 114,306 residents have been infected .
However , the state 's rolling seven-day infection rate is now at 8.6 % and has been below 10 % for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Illinois Department of Public Health figures .
The rate indicates not only the scale of the disease but the amount of testing being done , both important factors in assessing the spread of the disease .
The Chicago and suburban region 's average infection rate is currently 14.3 % , well below the 20 % average needed to move to the next phase of reopening .
The state is ramping up contact tracing efforts for those sickened by the virus in an attempt to limit the public 's exposure to those who may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 're at about 30 % of the contact tracing we need to be doing , '' Gov .
J.B. Pritzker said during Wednesday 's briefing .
`` We need to get above 60 % . ''
The state is on a hiring blitz to train workers for the jobs of notifying people who had direct contact for more than 10 minutes with someone who tested positive for the virus .
`` We 're never going to get to 100 % because there are just some people who do n't want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone , '' Pritzker said .
The state is working with county health departments to perform the work and are allocating funds to provide more jobs .
In all , the program will cost roughly $ 80 million , state officials said .
When people test positive for the virus , they are asked to provide names of individuals who were in direct contact for periods of 10 minutes or longer .
Those people are notified and advised to isolate themselves for 14 days .
The infected patients are not named , officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trained contact tracers already employed because of other infectious disease reporting requirements , but the quick spread of the coronavirus requires a larger scale army of tracers -- upward of 4,000 employees .
Training for contact tracing is free and the governor added it could lead to a career for many of those who apply .
Workers are also needed to steer those potentially infected to resources like alternate housing and food during isolation .
Pritzker said state health officials were expecting to reach their contact goals by August , but he hopes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal of the program is to reduce the potential of a second wave of COVID-19 cases as the state slowly reopens this week after months of limiting contact .
State and federal health officials have noted that without a vaccine for the virus there 's always a risk cases could surge .
However , Illinois is past its peak , Pritzker noted Tuesday .
He pointed to several key metrics , including the growth of new cases and hospitalizations .
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 infections across the state were listed at 3,826 Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ care beds was 1,031 , according to state figures .
But hospitals in the state reported more vacant ICU beds than those occupied by COVID-19 patients .

160 new deaths bring state's COVID-19 toll past 5,000; contact tracing ramping up
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct that the state announced 160 more deaths Wednesday.
The state's death toll from COVID-19 infections surpassed 5,000 Wednesday as state health officials announced another 160 residents died from the disease.
Another 1,111 residents were infected as well, officials said in their daily update.
The state is reporting 5,083 total deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began and 114,306 residents have been infected.
However, the state's rolling seven-day infection rate is now at 8.6% and has been below 10% for a full week now, according to Illinois Department of Public Health figures. The rate indicates not only the scale of the disease but the amount of testing being done, both important factors in assessing the spread of the disease. The Chicago and suburban region's average infection rate is currently 14.3%, well below the 20% average needed to move to the next phase of reopening.
The state is ramping up contact tracing efforts for those sickened by the virus in an attempt to limit the public's exposure to those who may be infected but not know it.
"We're at about 30% of the contact tracing we need to be doing," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said during Wednesday's briefing. "We need to get above 60%."
The state is on a hiring blitz to train workers for the jobs of notifying people who had direct contact for more than 10 minutes with someone who tested positive for the virus.
"We're never going to get to 100% because there are just some people who don't want to be contacted or will never answer their phone," Pritzker said.
The state is working with county health departments to perform the work and are allocating funds to provide more jobs. In all, the program will cost roughly $80 million, state officials said.
When people test positive for the virus, they are asked to provide names of individuals who were in direct contact for periods of 10 minutes or longer. Those people are notified and advised to isolate themselves for 14 days. The infected patients are not named, officials said.
The state has hundreds of trained contact tracers already employed because of other infectious disease reporting requirements, but the quick spread of the coronavirus requires a larger scale army of tracers -- upward of 4,000 employees.
Training for contact tracing is free and the governor added it could lead to a career for many of those who apply. Workers are also needed to steer those potentially infected to resources like alternate housing and food during isolation.
Pritzker said state health officials were expecting to reach their contact goals by August, but he hopes it will happen sooner.
The ultimate goal of the program is to reduce the potential of a second wave of COVID-19 cases as the state slowly reopens this week after months of limiting contact.
State and federal health officials have noted that without a vaccine for the virus there's always a risk cases could surge.
However, Illinois is past its peak, Pritzker noted Tuesday. He pointed to several key metrics, including the growth of new cases and hospitalizations.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 infections across the state were listed at 3,826 Wednesday.
The number of those patients in intensive care beds was 1,031, according to state figures. But hospitals in the state reported more vacant ICU beds than those occupied by COVID-19 patients.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--Amazon behind 'mystery' grocery store coming to Schaumburg

Amazon representatives confirmed Tuesday that the retail giant will be the operator of the nearly 43,000-square-foot grocery store opening in the former Babies R Us space in Schaumburg .
`` Amazon is opening a grocery store in Schaumburg in 2020 , '' a company spokesperson said .
Amazon did not indicate when the store would be opening , but village officials believe late summer is a possibility .
Schaumburg Economic Development Director Matt Frank confirmed that the Schaumburg Corners Shopping Center at 16 E. Golf Road is the only possible site the Amazon spokesperson was citing .
While the name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to village officials previously , Amazon had been their educated guess , Frank said .
Village trustees approved the project last August without being told the name of the company , instead working through a third party to authorize the project .
At the time , both Frank and Mayor Tom Dailly said they did not see the approval as `` a leap of faith . ''
The design details revealed the quality of the project , Frank said .
And while there might be some types of business in which a name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not one of them , Dailly said .
Amazon said the new store will not be part of its checkout-free Amazon Go line but rather will feature a traditional checkout experience .
The store 's approval by the village last August included a special-use permit for a restaurant , allowing it to include an 862-square-foot seating area where customers can consume their purchases on-site .
Village officials initially expected the name of the store to be revealed much earlier .
But Frank said he 'd since changed his mind and believed it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when signs go up .
The closest prior example to this he remembers was when Trader Joe 's was planning its move into Schaumburg and did n't want it publicly known too soon .
Amazon earlier this year applied for a liquor license for a grocery store at 3116 S. Route 59 in Naperville .

Amazon behind 'mystery' grocery store coming to Schaumburg
Amazon representatives confirmed Tuesday that the retail giant will be the operator of the nearly 43,000-square-foot grocery store opening in the former Babies R Us space in Schaumburg.
"Amazon is opening a grocery store in Schaumburg in 2020," a company spokesperson said.
Amazon did not indicate when the store would be opening, but village officials believe late summer is a possibility.
Schaumburg Economic Development Director Matt Frank confirmed that the Schaumburg Corners Shopping Center at 16 E. Golf Road is the only possible site the Amazon spokesperson was citing. While the name of the tenant had not been disclosed to village officials previously, Amazon had been their educated guess, Frank said.
Village trustees approved the project last August without being told the name of the company, instead working through a third party to authorize the project.
At the time, both Frank and Mayor Tom Dailly said they did not see the approval as "a leap of faith." The design details revealed the quality of the project, Frank said. And while there might be some types of business in which a name might be significant, a grocery store is not one of them, Dailly said.
Amazon said the new store will not be part of its checkout-free Amazon Go line but rather will feature a traditional checkout experience.
The store's approval by the village last August included a special-use permit for a restaurant, allowing it to include an 862-square-foot seating area where customers can consume their purchases on-site.
Village officials initially expected the name of the store to be revealed much earlier. But Frank said he'd since changed his mind and believed it wouldn't happen until July or August when signs go up.
The closest prior example to this he remembers was when Trader Joe's was planning its move into Schaumburg and didn't want it publicly known too soon.
Amazon earlier this year applied for a liquor license for a grocery store at 3116 S. Route 59 in Naperville.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--Two horse racing tracks at the starting gates, but will Arlington scratch?

It 'll be post time for live horse racing without spectators at two of Illinois ' three racetracks as soon as next week , but some fear the third -- Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights -- may be a scratch this summer .
In a series of announcements Wednesday , organizations representing owners and trainers said Hawthorne Race Course in Southwest suburban Stickney is set to open for harness racing Saturday , and Fairmount Park in downstate Collinsville will open for thoroughbreds sometime next week .
But the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen 's Association -- the group locked in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parent Churchill Downs Inc. -- assailed track management on Wednesday for its recent announcement that it would reopen only if spectators were allowed by the state .
Gov .
J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday did not confirm exact reopening dates for the tracks but said live races would not begin as early as Monday -- the date cited by the ITHA and Illinois Horsemen 's Benevolent and Protective Association , which represents workers at Fairmount .
Pritzker did reiterate previous statements that horse races would have to be run without spectators in the stands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arlington 's reopening plan , now under review by Pritzker 's office , proposes an abbreviated race meet with spectators adhering to social distancing measures .
Arlington President Tony Petrillo told the Illinois Racing Board last Friday that a reopening without fans `` is not possible '' because of a cost structure twice of Hawthorne 's and nearly four times that of Fairmount .
That 's drawn the ire of the horsemen association , which has lobbied for racing without spectators .
`` Rather than race without spectators , and miss out on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steep markup to crowds at Arlington Million Day , Arlington instead is poised to forgo racing altogether , '' Mike Campbell , the group 's president , said in a lengthy statement released Wednesday .
`` Everybody in Illinois is sacrificing in this difficult time .
Everybody , that is , except Arlington -- which would just as soon take its ball and go home than do its part to help Illinois workers and taxpayers by continuing live racing while taking reasonable steps to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19 .
`` Arlington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the benefit of Illinois jobs , economic opportunity and taxpayers -- not to sell $ 16 sangrias . ''
In a statement released Wednesday evening , Petrillo said while spectatorless racing would n't be feasible under the current economic conditions , the bigger hurdle to clear has been the inability to come to terms on a contract with the horsemen .
Petrillo said the track wants their consent to simulcast races into other wagering jurisdictions , while he called their demands for guaranteed purse levels `` unreasonable . ''
`` Racing without spectators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` We should n't be judged by perception alone . ''
Earlier Wednesday , Arlington announced that two of its highest attendance days , Fourth of July fireworks and Father 's Day , were canceled and refunds would be issued to those who have already purchased tickets .
`` In support of , and with respect to the governor 's reopening plan for businesses that may encourage mass gatherings , and in the interest of public safety , Arlington International Racecourse has made the decision to suspend the opening of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our next two premium events , '' according to the statement on Arlington 's website and social media accounts .
Arlington officials also said last week they 're still waiting for the OK from the village , county and state health departments to reopen its backstretch to workers currently at Hawthorne and in other states .

Two horse racing tracks at the starting gates, but will Arlington scratch?
Horses take off in the Secretariat Stakes during the 37th Arlington Million Day at Arlington International Racecourse last August. While the track announced Wednesday that it won't be open at least through July 4, officials are still trying to get state approval to reopen with spectators. Daily Herald File Photo, 2019
It'll be post time for live horse racing without spectators at two of Illinois' three racetracks as soon as next week, but some fear the third -- Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights -- may be a scratch this summer.
In a series of announcements Wednesday, organizations representing owners and trainers said Hawthorne Race Course in Southwest suburban Stickney is set to open for harness racing Saturday, and Fairmount Park in downstate Collinsville will open for thoroughbreds sometime next week.
But the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association -- the group locked in a bitter contract dispute with Arlington and corporate parent Churchill Downs Inc. -- assailed track management on Wednesday for its recent announcement that it would reopen only if spectators were allowed by the state.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday did not confirm exact reopening dates for the tracks but said live races would not begin as early as Monday -- the date cited by the ITHA and Illinois Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, which represents workers at Fairmount. Pritzker did reiterate previous statements that horse races would have to be run without spectators in the stands, at least to begin with.
Arlington's reopening plan, now under review by Pritzker's office, proposes an abbreviated race meet with spectators adhering to social distancing measures. Arlington President Tony Petrillo told the Illinois Racing Board last Friday that a reopening without fans "is not possible" because of a cost structure twice of Hawthorne's and nearly four times that of Fairmount.
That's drawn the ire of the horsemen association, which has lobbied for racing without spectators.
"Rather than race without spectators, and miss out on the prospect of selling cocktails at a steep markup to crowds at Arlington Million Day, Arlington instead is poised to forgo racing altogether," Mike Campbell, the group's president, said in a lengthy statement released Wednesday. "Everybody in Illinois is sacrificing in this difficult time. Everybody, that is, except Arlington -- which would just as soon take its ball and go home than do its part to help Illinois workers and taxpayers by continuing live racing while taking reasonable steps to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19.
"Arlington Park exists to race horses -- for the benefit of Illinois jobs, economic opportunity and taxpayers -- not to sell $16 sangrias."
In a statement released Wednesday evening, Petrillo said while spectatorless racing wouldn't be feasible under the current economic conditions, the bigger hurdle to clear has been the inability to come to terms on a contract with the horsemen. Petrillo said the track wants their consent to simulcast races into other wagering jurisdictions, while he called their demands for guaranteed purse levels "unreasonable."
"Racing without spectators has many systemic issues," he said. "We shouldn't be judged by perception alone."
Earlier Wednesday, Arlington announced that two of its highest attendance days, Fourth of July fireworks and Father's Day, were canceled and refunds would be issued to those who have already purchased tickets.
"In support of, and with respect to the governor's reopening plan for businesses that may encourage mass gatherings, and in the interest of public safety, Arlington International Racecourse has made the decision to suspend the opening of its race meet, which will extend beyond our next two premium events," according to the statement on Arlington's website and social media accounts.
Arlington officials also said last week they're still waiting for the OK from the village, county and state health departments to reopen its backstretch to workers currently at Hawthorne and in other states.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--Coronavirus claims lives of Carpentersville soldier and his mother

An Army Reservist from Carpentersville has become the third member of the military to die from COVID-19 , officials said Wednesday .
Sgt .
Simon Zamudio , 34 , of Carpentersville , died last Friday at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates , three days before his 70-year-old mother , Ma Gloria Cervantes , also died from complications of the virus , according to the Cook County medical examiner 's office .
The Willow funeral home in Algonquin said a private service for both was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon .
Zamudio , was assigned to the 371st Theater Movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2015 and had been promoted to the rank of sergeant last month , according to Lt. Col. Simon B. Flake , a spokesman for the U.S. Army Reserve Command .
Flake said Zamudio was not on active duty at the time of his death .
Zamudio is survived by his wife , Carina Zamudio-Ramos , and daughter , Xoe Zamudio , as well as four siblings , according to an obituary posted by the funeral home In March , Capt .
Douglas Hickok of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of complications of the virus before his unit was mobilized .
The next month , Navy Chief Petty Officer Charles Robert Thacker Jr. assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt , died after testing positive for the virus .

Coronavirus claims lives of Carpentersville soldier and his mother
Courtesy of Willow Funeral HomeSgt. Simon Zamudio, shown with daughter Xoe, died Friday from COVID-19. The Carpentersville resident's mother died from the virus three days later.
An Army Reservist from Carpentersville has become the third member of the military to die from COVID-19, officials said Wednesday.
Sgt. Simon Zamudio, 34, of Carpentersville, died last Friday at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, three days before his 70-year-old mother, Ma Gloria Cervantes, also died from complications of the virus, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.
The Willow funeral home in Algonquin said a private service for both was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Zamudio, was assigned to the 371st Theater Movement Control Element in Fort Sheridan, Illinois. He enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2015 and had been promoted to the rank of sergeant last month, according to Lt. Col. Simon B. Flake, a spokesman for the U.S. Army Reserve Command. Flake said Zamudio was not on active duty at the time of his death.
Zamudio is survived by his wife, Carina Zamudio-Ramos, and daughter, Xoe Zamudio, as well as four siblings, according to an obituary posted by the funeral home
In March, Capt. Douglas Hickok of the New Jersey Army National Guard, died of complications of the virus before his unit was mobilized. The next month, Navy Chief Petty Officer Charles Robert Thacker Jr. assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt, died after testing positive for the virus.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--May 27 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code

Since the outbreak began , there have been 58,639 cases in the suburbs , 51 % of the state 's total , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
There have been 2,546 deaths in the suburbs , more than 50 % of all deaths in Illinois .
Cook County • As of Wednesday , suburban Cook had 30,743 cases and 1,434 deaths , according to the state ( visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19 ) .
In Chicago : 43,778 cases and 2,021 fatalities .
• Top suburb counts from the Cook County Department of Public Health and medical examiner 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Des Plaines , 645 cases and 24 deaths in Wheeling , 539 cases and 13 deaths in Streamwood , 538 cases and 6 deaths in Mount Prospect , 506 cases and 7 deaths in Palatine , 457 cases and 31 deaths in Glenview , 422 cases and 10 deaths in Schaumburg , 383 cases and 24 deaths in Arlington Heights , 372 cases and 6 deaths in Hoffman Estates , 280 cases and 10 deaths in Rolling Meadows , 266 cases and 36 deaths in Park Ridge , 262 cases and 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases and 3 deaths in Prospect Heights , and 89 cases and 12 deaths in Buffalo Grove ( Cook County portion ) • Top counts : 696 cases and 6 deaths in Addison , 676 cases and 7 deaths in West Chicago , 545 cases and 4 deaths in Glendale Heights , 452 cases and 9 deaths in Bensenville , 445 cases and 30 deaths in Naperville ( DuPage portion ) , 437 cases and 26 deaths in Carol Stream , 314 cases and 11 deaths in Lombard , 267 cases and 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , 223 cases and 27 deaths in Elmhurst , 199 cases and 15 deaths in Downers Grove , 196 cases and 17 deaths in Wheaton , 193 cases and 3 deaths in Villa Park , 135 cases and 2 deaths in Glen Ellyn , and 131 cases and 17 deaths in Willowbrook .
Lake County • The county listed 7,913 cases and 262 deaths as of Wednesday .
• Top counts : 2,310 to 2,314 in Waukegan ; 470 to 474 in Round Lake Beach ; 320 to 324 in Mundelein ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 144 in Vernon Hills ; 115 to 119 in Buffalo Grove ( Lake County portion ) ; 105 to 109 in Wauconda ; 80 to 84 in Lake Zurich ; 75 to 79 in Libertyville ; 70 to 74 in Grayslake ; and 35 to 39 in Lake Villa .
Kane County • The county confirmed 6,000 cases with 163 deaths on its website Wednesday .
• Top counts : 2,733 cases in Aurora ( Kane County portion ) , 1,403 in Elgin ( Kane portion ) , 572 in Carpentersville , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St. Charles , 146 in North Aurora , 127 in Geneva , 90 in Batavia , and 39 in Algonquin ( Kane County portion ) .
McHenry County • 1,493 cases and 72 deaths in McHenry County , according to the health department Wednesday .
Will County • There have been 5,301 cases and 264 deaths in Will County , according to the health department 's website Wednesday .
• Cases per town include 285 in Naperville ( Will County portion ) and 55 in Aurora ( Will portion ) .

May 27 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code
Interactive mapSuburbs' portion
Since the outbreak began, there have been 58,639 cases in the suburbs, 51% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. There have been 2,546 deaths in the suburbs, more than 50% of all deaths in Illinois.
Cook County • As of Wednesday, suburban Cook had 30,743 cases and 1,434 deaths, according to the state (visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19). In Chicago: 43,778 cases and 2,021 fatalities.
• Top suburb counts from the Cook County Department of Public Health and medical examiner's office: 1,389 cases and 71 deaths in Des Plaines, 645 cases and 24 deaths in Wheeling, 539 cases and 13 deaths in Streamwood, 538 cases and 6 deaths in Mount Prospect, 506 cases and 7 deaths in Palatine, 457 cases and 31 deaths in Glenview, 422 cases and 10 deaths in Schaumburg, 383 cases and 24 deaths in Arlington Heights, 372 cases and 6 deaths in Hoffman Estates, 280 cases and 10 deaths in Rolling Meadows, 266 cases and 36 deaths in Park Ridge, 262 cases and 14 deaths in Elk Grove Village, 210 cases and 3 deaths in Prospect Heights, and 89 cases and 12 deaths in Buffalo Grove (Cook County portion)
DuPage County• The county reported 7,369 cases and 346 deaths Wednesday.
• Top counts: 696 cases and 6 deaths in Addison, 676 cases and 7 deaths in West Chicago, 545 cases and 4 deaths in Glendale Heights, 452 cases and 9 deaths in Bensenville, 445 cases and 30 deaths in Naperville (DuPage portion), 437 cases and 26 deaths in Carol Stream, 314 cases and 11 deaths in Lombard, 267 cases and 7 deaths in Aurora (DuPage County portion), 223 cases and 27 deaths in Elmhurst, 199 cases and 15 deaths in Downers Grove, 196 cases and 17 deaths in Wheaton, 193 cases and 3 deaths in Villa Park, 135 cases and 2 deaths in Glen Ellyn, and 131 cases and 17 deaths in Willowbrook.
Lake County• The county listed 7,913 cases and 262 deaths as of Wednesday.
• Top counts: 2,310 to 2,314 in Waukegan; 470 to 474 in Round Lake Beach; 320 to 324 in Mundelein; 245 to 249 in Gurnee; 140 to 144 in Vernon Hills; 115 to 119 in Buffalo Grove (Lake County portion); 105 to 109 in Wauconda; 80 to 84 in Lake Zurich; 75 to 79 in Libertyville; 70 to 74 in Grayslake; and 35 to 39 in Lake Villa.
Kane County• The county confirmed 6,000 cases with 163 deaths on its website Wednesday.
• Top counts: 2,733 cases in Aurora (Kane County portion), 1,403 in Elgin (Kane portion), 572 in Carpentersville, 228 in South Elgin, 216 in St. Charles, 146 in North Aurora, 127 in Geneva, 90 in Batavia, and 39 in Algonquin (Kane County portion).
McHenry County• 1,493 cases and 72 deaths in McHenry County, according to the health department Wednesday.
Will County• There have been 5,301 cases and 264 deaths in Will County, according to the health department's website Wednesday.
• Cases per town include 285 in Naperville (Will County portion) and 55 in Aurora (Will portion).


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--Plan for resuming high school sports reportedly submitted by IHSA

The Illinois High School Association has submitted a plan to state health officials about the next steps toward resuming high school sports , Craig Anderson , the association 's executive director , said Wednesday .
Anderson said in an interview with WBBM radio the IHSA hopes to know in a couple of days if athletes will be able to soon start training sessions with their coaches , albeit on a very limited basis .
`` It 's extremely challenging , because there 's no road map for anything like this , '' said Anderson .
High school sports have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered schools closed March 20 due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Anderson said the IHSA will move forward in a `` relatively slow pace '' with guidance from Pritzker 's office and the department of public health .
Anderson told the Daily Herald he remains optimistic sports could return in August .
`` If we can stay on a schedule that gets us into Phase 3 in June and Phase 4 sometime later into summer , it makes me feel better about getting sports started in early August , '' Anderson said May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phase 3 of Pritzker 's reopening plan Friday .
Anderson told WBBM the football season is still up in the air .
The first day of practice statewide is Aug. 10 and the first games Aug. 28 .
He said it may be the season starts late and might have limited or no fans allowed depending where the state is in its pandemic recovery .
The IHSA is also concerned some parents and students will opt to stay out of certain sports , because of the pandemic , according to WBBM .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for fewer students to participate in football , for instance , because of the potential for head injuries .
Anderson said the pandemic `` could cause some parents or students themselves to decide , no , I 'm not ready to get back going with football or any sport .
The difficulty is the unknowns about possible spikes and intermittent shutdowns that our schools could go through if the numbers spike with the virus . ''

Plan for resuming high school sports reportedly submitted by IHSA
The Illinois High School Association has submitted a plan to state health officials about the next steps toward resuming high school sports, Craig Anderson, the association's executive director, said Wednesday.
Anderson said in an interview with WBBM radio the IHSA hopes to know in a couple of days if athletes will be able to soon start training sessions with their coaches, albeit on a very limited basis.
"It's extremely challenging, because there's no road map for anything like this," said Anderson.
High school sports have been shut down since Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered schools closed March 20 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anderson said the IHSA will move forward in a "relatively slow pace" with guidance from Pritzker's office and the department of public health.
Anderson told the Daily Herald he remains optimistic sports could return in August.
"If we can stay on a schedule that gets us into Phase 3 in June and Phase 4 sometime later into summer, it makes me feel better about getting sports started in early August," Anderson said May 7.
Illinois is scheduled to enter Phase 3 of Pritzker's reopening plan Friday.
Anderson told WBBM the football season is still up in the air. The first day of practice statewide is Aug. 10 and the first games Aug. 28. He said it may be the season starts late and might have limited or no fans allowed depending where the state is in its pandemic recovery.
The IHSA is also concerned some parents and students will opt to stay out of certain sports, because of the pandemic, according to WBBM. There's been a trend in recent years for fewer students to participate in football, for instance, because of the potential for head injuries.
Anderson said the pandemic "could cause some parents or students themselves to decide, no, I'm not ready to get back going with football or any sport. The difficulty is the unknowns about possible spikes and intermittent shutdowns that our schools could go through if the numbers spike with the virus."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--Authorities investigating whether body found in river is missing West Chicago woman

Authorities are investigating whether a body recovered Wednesday morning is that of a missing West Chicago woman who fell into a river earlier this month in Winfield .
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County police recovered the body from the West Branch of the DuPage River south of Mack Road in West Chicago .
The discovery came 12 days after Anna DeJong , 18 , was swept away by the flooded river on May 15 while walking her dogs at Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve .
The body was found by two officers searching the waterway by kayak at Blackwell Forest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is roughly 5.5 miles south of Winfield Mounds .
Officials said in a statement that the DuPage County coroner 's office will determine the identity of the body .
An autopsy will be conducted Thursday .
`` Hopefully , we can bring some closure to the family at this tragic time , '' Forest Preserve District Police Chief David Pederson said .
`` We are very appreciative for all the help we have received from the numerous agencies and volunteers who assisted in this exhaustive search . ''
DeJong was walking her two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flooded pedestrian bridge near Geneva and Winfield roads shortly before 6 p.m. She got swept away by the current as she walked through waist-high water on the bridge , according to a witness .
One of the dogs , a Chihuahua , was found alive .
Forest preserve officials said more than 100 search and rescue personnel and volunteers scoured the river from Winfield to Warrenville on May 15 and 16 in search of the woman .
Boats equipped with sonar and infrared-equipped underwater drones were used during the search .

Authorities investigating whether body found in river is missing West Chicago woman
Authorities are investigating whether a body recovered Wednesday morning is that of a missing West Chicago woman who fell into a river earlier this month in Winfield.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County police recovered the body from the West Branch of the DuPage River south of Mack Road in West Chicago. The discovery came 12 days after Anna DeJong, 18, was swept away by the flooded river on May 15 while walking her dogs at Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve.
The body was found by two officers searching the waterway by kayak at Blackwell Forest Preserve, officials said. The location is roughly 5.5 miles south of Winfield Mounds.
Officials said in a statement that the DuPage County coroner's office will determine the identity of the body. An autopsy will be conducted Thursday.
"Hopefully, we can bring some closure to the family at this tragic time," Forest Preserve District Police Chief David Pederson said. "We are very appreciative for all the help we have received from the numerous agencies and volunteers who assisted in this exhaustive search."
DeJong was walking her two dogs when she tried to cross a flooded pedestrian bridge near Geneva and Winfield roads shortly before 6 p.m. She got swept away by the current as she walked through waist-high water on the bridge, according to a witness.
One of the dogs, a Chihuahua, was found alive.
Forest preserve officials said more than 100 search and rescue personnel and volunteers scoured the river from Winfield to Warrenville on May 15 and 16 in search of the woman. Boats equipped with sonar and infrared-equipped underwater drones were used during the search.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--U.S. passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths as Vegas, Disney plan to reopen

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has surpassed a milestone in the coronavirus pandemic : 100,000 deaths .
That number , from Johns Hopkins University , is the best estimate and likely an undercount .
The virus has infected more than 5.6 million people worldwide and killed over 350,000 .
The U.S. has the most infections and deaths by far .
The milestone comes as Las Vegas casinos and Walt Disney World make plans to reopen , crowds swarm beaches and public health officials predict a resurgence by fall .
Only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine , according to a new poll released Wednesday from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research .
Dr. Anthony Fauci , the nation 's top infectious disease expert , issued a stern warning after viewing a video showing Memorial Day crowds gathered at a pool party in Missouri .
`` We have a situation in which you see that type of crowding with no mask and people interacting .
That 's not prudent and that 's inviting a situation that could get out of control , '' he said during an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't start leapfrogging some of the recommendations in the guidelines because that 's really tempting fate and asking for trouble . ''
After months of lockdowns in countries around the world , places have begun reopening in stages .
Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos laid out plans to welcome tourists again .
Churches began opening up .
And humans restless at being cooped up indoors for weeks began venturing outside in droves , often without practicing safe social distancing or wearing protective coverings .
Popular tourist destinations SeaWorld and Walt Disney World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of tourists in Orlando , Florida , in June and July after months of being shuttered .
The plan calls for SeaWorld to open to the public on June 11 .
Disney plans a tiered reopening , with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom opening on July 11 , followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15 .
Summertime is already a time when more people head outdoors .
This year , it also means the every-four-years national political conventions in the United States where the two major political parties anoint a presidential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of delegates and others who converge for several days .
Fauci said it 's too early to say whether this year 's conventions should be held as normal .
`` If we have a really significant diminution in the number of new cases and hospitalizations and we 're at a level where it 's really very low , you might have some capability of gathering , '' he said .
`` But I think we need to reserve judgment right now , because we 're a few months from there .
Hopefully we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't , then I would have significant reservation about that . ''
And other public health experts cautioned that more death is in the offing .
`` Despite the terrible losses seen and the many difficulties Americans have faced to date in this pandemic , we 're still probably only in the early stages , '' said Josh Michaud , associate director of global health policy with the Kaiser Family Foundation in Washington .
`` In the U.S. we could be looking at a long pandemic summer with a slow burn of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason to be concerned about a new wave of infections in the fall .
So , we 're definitely not out of the woods yet . ''
South Korea announced a spike in new infections and considered reimposing social distancing restrictions , revealing the setbacks ahead for other nations on the road to reopening .
That country reported 40 newly confirmed cases -- the biggest daily jump in nearly 50 days .
All but four of the cases were in the densely populated Seoul region , where officials are scrambling to stop transmissions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a massive e-commerce warehouse .
All were reopened last month when social distancing measures were relaxed .
In the U.S. , President Donald Trump several months ago likened the coronavirus to the flu and dismissed worries that it could lead to so many deaths .
The administration 's leading scientists have since warned that as many as 240,000 Americans could die in the country 's outbreak .
According to the AP-NORC poll , about half of Americans said they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if scientists working to create one succeed .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure if they 'd get vaccinated .
Another 1 in 5 said they 'd refuse .
Among Americans who say they would n't get vaccinated , 7 in 10 worry about safety .
`` I am not an anti-vaxxer , '' said Melanie Dries , 56 , of Colorado Springs , Colorado .
But , `` to get a COVID-19 vaccine within a year or two ... causes me to fear that it wo n't be widely tested as to side effects . ''
Among those who want a vaccine , the AP-NORC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the community are the top reasons .
`` I 'm definitely going to get it , '' said Brandon Grimes , 35 , of Austin , Texas .
`` As a father who takes care of his family , I think ... it 's important for me to get vaccinated as soon as it 's available to better protect my family . ''
Most people who get COVID-19 have mild cases and recover .
However , the coronavirus has been seen attacking in far stealthier ways -- from blood clots to heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dozen COVID-19 vaccine candidates are in early stages of testing or poised to begin .
Comparing how the virus has impacted different countries is tricky , given varying levels of testing and the fact that some coronavirus deaths can be missed .
According to figures tracked by Johns Hopkins University , the death rate per 100,000 people is lower in the U.S. than Italy , France and Spain but higher than Germany , China , South Korea , Singapore , Japan , New Zealand and Australia .
`` The experience of other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was preventable , '' Kaiser Family Foundation 's Michaud said .
`` To some extent the United States suffers from having a slow start and inconsistent approach .
We might have seen a different trajectory if different policies were put into place earlier and more forcefully . ''
Countries with low death rates suppressed the virus `` through lots of testing , contact tracing and policies to support isolation and quarantine of people at risk , '' Michaud said .

U.S. passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths as Vegas, Disney plan to reopen
People stop to look at the fountains at Caesars Palace hotel and casino along the Las Vegas Strip devoid of the usual crowds during the coronavirus pandemic, Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has surpassed a milestone in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.
That number, from Johns Hopkins University, is the best estimate and likely an undercount. The virus has infected more than 5.6 million people worldwide and killed over 350,000. The U.S. has the most infections and deaths by far.
The milestone comes as Las Vegas casinos and Walt Disney World make plans to reopen, crowds swarm beaches and public health officials predict a resurgence by fall.
Only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine, according to a new poll released Wednesday from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, issued a stern warning after viewing a video showing Memorial Day crowds gathered at a pool party in Missouri.
"We have a situation in which you see that type of crowding with no mask and people interacting. That's not prudent and that's inviting a situation that could get out of control," he said during an interview Wednesday on CNN. "Don't start leapfrogging some of the recommendations in the guidelines because that's really tempting fate and asking for trouble."
After months of lockdowns in countries around the world, places have begun reopening in stages. Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos laid out plans to welcome tourists again. Churches began opening up. And humans restless at being cooped up indoors for weeks began venturing outside in droves, often without practicing safe social distancing or wearing protective coverings.
Popular tourist destinations SeaWorld and Walt Disney World plan to reopen to undisclosed limited numbers of tourists in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of being shuttered. The plan calls for SeaWorld to open to the public on June 11. Disney plans a tiered reopening, with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom opening on July 11, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15.
Summertime is already a time when more people head outdoors. This year, it also means the every-four-years national political conventions in the United States where the two major political parties anoint a presidential candidate.
The events generally draw thousands of delegates and others who converge for several days. Fauci said it's too early to say whether this year's conventions should be held as normal.
"If we have a really significant diminution in the number of new cases and hospitalizations and we're at a level where it's really very low, you might have some capability of gathering," he said. "But I think we need to reserve judgment right now, because we're a few months from there. Hopefully we will see that diminution. If we don't, then I would have significant reservation about that."
And other public health experts cautioned that more death is in the offing.
"Despite the terrible losses seen and the many difficulties Americans have faced to date in this pandemic, we're still probably only in the early stages," said Josh Michaud, associate director of global health policy with the Kaiser Family Foundation in Washington. "In the U.S. we could be looking at a long pandemic summer with a slow burn of cases and deaths. There's also reason to be concerned about a new wave of infections in the fall. So, we're definitely not out of the woods yet."
South Korea announced a spike in new infections and considered reimposing social distancing restrictions, revealing the setbacks ahead for other nations on the road to reopening. That country reported 40 newly confirmed cases -- the biggest daily jump in nearly 50 days.
All but four of the cases were in the densely populated Seoul region, where officials are scrambling to stop transmissions linked to nightclubs, karaoke rooms and a massive e-commerce warehouse. All were reopened last month when social distancing measures were relaxed.
In the U.S., President Donald Trump several months ago likened the coronavirus to the flu and dismissed worries that it could lead to so many deaths. The administration's leading scientists have since warned that as many as 240,000 Americans could die in the country's outbreak.
According to the AP-NORC poll, about half of Americans said they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if scientists working to create one succeed.
The poll found 31% simply weren't sure if they'd get vaccinated. Another 1 in 5 said they'd refuse. Among Americans who say they wouldn't get vaccinated, 7 in 10 worry about safety.
"I am not an anti-vaxxer," said Melanie Dries, 56, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. But, "to get a COVID-19 vaccine within a year or two ... causes me to fear that it won't be widely tested as to side effects."
Among those who want a vaccine, the AP-NORC poll found protecting themselves, their family and the community are the top reasons.
"I'm definitely going to get it," said Brandon Grimes, 35, of Austin, Texas. "As a father who takes care of his family, I think ... it's important for me to get vaccinated as soon as it's available to better protect my family."
Most people who get COVID-19 have mild cases and recover. However, the coronavirus has been seen attacking in far stealthier ways -- from blood clots to heart and kidney damage.
Worldwide, about a dozen COVID-19 vaccine candidates are in early stages of testing or poised to begin.
Comparing how the virus has impacted different countries is tricky, given varying levels of testing and the fact that some coronavirus deaths can be missed. According to figures tracked by Johns Hopkins University, the death rate per 100,000 people is lower in the U.S. than Italy, France and Spain but higher than Germany, China, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, New Zealand and Australia.
"The experience of other countries shows that death at that scale was preventable," Kaiser Family Foundation's Michaud said. "To some extent the United States suffers from having a slow start and inconsistent approach. We might have seen a different trajectory if different policies were put into place earlier and more forcefully."
Countries with low death rates suppressed the virus "through lots of testing, contact tracing and policies to support isolation and quarantine of people at risk," Michaud said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--New Naperville choir charity takes 'Road Show' to virtual realm

Their favorite place to perform was at nursing homes , but that was before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold .
Now , the roughly 40 members of the new Naperville nonprofit organization Road Show Inc. are n't taking their show choir performances on the road to visit seniors .
Instead , they 're practicing music theory , choreography , acting and singing with virtual classes to begin next month .
Road Show Inc. formed in September 2019 after the closure last summer of the School of Performing Arts in Naperville .
Carrie Bramlett , a longtime musical theater teacher , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organization , which aims to connect children to the broader community through the performing arts .
`` Something that has always been a passion of mine is giving my students an opportunity to share their love of performance and storytelling with not just their parents , '' Bramlett said .
`` It 's so much more than putting on a show for mom and dad .
It 's really about sharing joy . ''
Performing at nursing homes last fall and early this year allowed Road Show participants ages 9 to 14 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to share , '' Bramlett said , and to converse and connect with older residents before and after their song-and-dance shows .
This summer was supposed to be the time for a Road Show musical , which participants would have put on throughout the Naperville area before beginning a show choir season anew in the fall .
Instead , participants in the Starlights and Dynamites show choirs are signing up for six virtual classes , each to take place weekly throughout June , led by Road Show 's four teaching artists and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a crash course in music theory , a dance workshop , a Broadway audition workshop , a musical theater song and scene acting lab , an on-camera acting workshop and voice lessons .
`` We wanted to focus on what we can do , not what we could n't do any longer .
We continue to connect with our kids and engage their families , '' Bramlett said .
`` Give them opportunities to work with each other , to smile at each other . ''
Each virtual class costs $ 100 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are welcome .
To register , visit https : //roadshowinc.org/summer-2020-1 .

New Naperville choir charity takes 'Road Show' to virtual realm
Participants in the Dynamites and Starlights show choirs with the new Naperville nonprofit Road Show Inc. enjoyed singing and performing for residents at nursing homes before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Now, they're taking virtual classes to improve their singing and dancing skills. Courtesy of Road Show Inc.
Show choir members with the new Naperville nonprofit Road Show Inc. perform during the Clash of the Sequins competition early this year at Naperville North High School. Choir members this summer are participating in virtual classes to sharpen their singing, dancing and acting skills. Courtesy of Scott Butler & TokenBrit Photography
Their favorite place to perform was at nursing homes, but that was before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.
Now, the roughly 40 members of the new Naperville nonprofit organization Road Show Inc. aren't taking their show choir performances on the road to visit seniors. Instead, they're practicing music theory, choreography, acting and singing with virtual classes to begin next month.
Road Show Inc. formed in September 2019 after the closure last summer of the School of Performing Arts in Naperville. Carrie Bramlett, a longtime musical theater teacher, is the executive director of the new organization, which aims to connect children to the broader community through the performing arts.
"Something that has always been a passion of mine is giving my students an opportunity to share their love of performance and storytelling with not just their parents," Bramlett said. "It's so much more than putting on a show for mom and dad. It's really about sharing joy."
Performing at nursing homes last fall and early this year allowed Road Show participants ages 9 to 14 to feel like they have "something special to share," Bramlett said, and to converse and connect with older residents before and after their song-and-dance shows.
This summer was supposed to be the time for a Road Show musical, which participants would have put on throughout the Naperville area before beginning a show choir season anew in the fall.
Instead, participants in the Starlights and Dynamites show choirs are signing up for six virtual classes, each to take place weekly throughout June, led by Road Show's four teaching artists and a couple of guest instructors. Classes include a crash course in music theory, a dance workshop, a Broadway audition workshop, a musical theater song and scene acting lab, an on-camera acting workshop and voice lessons.
"We wanted to focus on what we can do, not what we couldn't do any longer. We continue to connect with our kids and engage their families," Bramlett said. "Give them opportunities to work with each other, to smile at each other."
Each virtual class costs $100, but scholarships are available and new participants are welcome. To register, visit https://roadshowinc.org/summer-2020-1.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--Feder: Mass layoffs at CBS 2 hit Pam Zekman, other 'valued members of our team'

The legendary Pam Zekman , one of Chicago television 's premier investigative reporters , was among at least a dozen @ @ @ @ @ lost their jobs today in sweeping companywide layoffs at CBS , sources told Robert Feder @ @ @ @ @ morning news anchor Erin Kennedy , sports anchor Megan Mawicke , meteorologist Megan Glaros , @ @ @ @ @ Mai Martinez , according to insiders .
Additional staffers , including some outside of the @ @ @ @ @ to be notified before the end of the day .
Derek Dalton , president and @ @ @ @ @ , declined to comment on the names or number of those affected , but released @ @ @ @ @ We are restructuring various operations at CBS as part our ongoing integration with Viacom , @ @ @ @ @ in our business , including those related to COVID-19 .
Our thoughts today are with @ @ @ @ @ friendship , service and many important contributions to CBS . ''
Get the full report @ @ @ @ @ news , at robertfeder.com .

Feder: Mass layoffs at CBS 2 hit Pam Zekman, other 'valued members of our team'
The legendary Pam Zekman, one of Chicago television's premier investigative reporters, was among at least a dozen employees at WBBM-Channel 2 who lost their jobs today in sweeping companywide layoffs at CBS, sources said.
The legendary Pam Zekman, one of Chicago television's premier investigative reporters, was among at least a dozen employees at WBBM-Channel 2 who lost their jobs today in sweeping companywide layoffs at CBS, sources told Robert Feder.
Others cut reportedly included morning news anchor Erin Kennedy, sports anchor Megan Mawicke, meteorologist Megan Glaros, and reporters Mike Puccinelli and Mai Martinez, according to insiders. Additional staffers, including some outside of the news department, were expected to be notified before the end of the day.
Derek Dalton, president and general manager of CBS 2, declined to comment on the names or number of those affected, but released the following statement: "We are restructuring various operations at CBS as part our ongoing integration with Viacom, and to adapt to changes in our business, including those related to COVID-19. Our thoughts today are with our departing colleagues for their friendship, service and many important contributions to CBS."
Get the full report, and more Chicago media news, at robertfeder.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--Mount Prospect farmers market opening June 7 with restrictions

The Mount Prospect Lions Club 's Farmers Market , a staple of summer Sundays in the village , will open June 7 in a scaled-down version as a result of the pandemic .
Only food items will be offered initially , though club leaders hope additional vendors could be added as the event 's 23rd annual season progresses , if pandemic-related restrictions ease .
Masks will be required for both vendors and visitors , and food may be prepackaged to limit contact , according to the village .
Shoppers are asked to limit visits by coming to the market alone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the market to socialize , and leaving dogs at home .
The market will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through the end of October in the downtown Metra parking lot just east of Emerson Street .
Those who visit the first Sunday will receive a free geranium , said event Chairman Fred Steinmiller .
`` Mount Prospect 's Public Works Department had ordered ( geraniums ) to distribute during their annual Public Works Day event , which had to be canceled .
So , they have given them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Profits from the summertime market support the village 's food pantry and other local organizations .
For more information , visit www.mplions.org .

Mount Prospect farmers market opening June 7 with restrictions
The Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market will return in a scaled-down format June 7. Restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic include a requirement that all vendors and visitors wear masks. Courtesy of Mount Prospect Lions Club
The Mount Prospect Lions Club's Farmers Market, a staple of summer Sundays in the village, will open June 7 in a scaled-down version as a result of the pandemic.
Only food items will be offered initially, though club leaders hope additional vendors could be added as the event's 23rd annual season progresses, if pandemic-related restrictions ease.
Masks will be required for both vendors and visitors, and food may be prepackaged to limit contact, according to the village. Shoppers are asked to limit visits by coming to the market alone if possible, not congregating or using the market to socialize, and leaving dogs at home.
The market will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through the end of October in the downtown Metra parking lot just east of Emerson Street. Those who visit the first Sunday will receive a free geranium, said event Chairman Fred Steinmiller.
"Mount Prospect's Public Works Department had ordered (geraniums) to distribute during their annual Public Works Day event, which had to be canceled. So, they have given them to us to distribute," he said.
Profits from the summertime market support the village's food pantry and other local organizations. For more information, visit www.mplions.org.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--Cook County civil, criminal cases postponed

Many criminal and civil cases pending in Cook County courts , including trials , have been postponed following Chief Judge @ @ @ @ @ of his order modifying court operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic .
While modified @ @ @ @ @ July 6 , judges continue to hear emergency matters in civil and criminal cases .
@ @ @ @ @ on March 17 , Cook County judges have heard more than 111,000 criminal matters either @ @ @ @ @ .
Evans also announced the court is seeking 350 more Zoom licenses so that more @ @ @ @ @ videoconferencing and livestreaming on the court 's YouTube channel .
Evans extended his order to @ @ @ @ @ that more proceedings will be conducted in a way that protects everybody , '' spokesman @ @ @ @ @ prepared statement .
The conditions imposed by the court order include : face coverings , @ @ @ @ @ limits and flexibility for parties who can not attend proceedings in person due to illness @ @ @ @ @ .

Cook County civil, criminal cases postponed
Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans postpones criminal and civil cases until July 6 and expands videoconferencing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Daily Herald file photo
Many criminal and civil cases pending in Cook County courts, including trials, have been postponed following Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans' extension of his order modifying court operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While modified operations are in effect through July 6, judges continue to hear emergency matters in civil and criminal cases. Since Evans issued the order on March 17, Cook County judges have heard more than 111,000 criminal matters either in person or via videoconference.
Evans also announced the court is seeking 350 more Zoom licenses so that more proceedings can be conducted via videoconferencing and livestreaming on the court's YouTube channel.
Evans extended his order to July 6 to "ensure that more proceedings will be conducted in a way that protects everybody," spokesman Pat Milhizer said in a prepared statement.
The conditions imposed by the court order include: face coverings, physical distancing, room capacity limits and flexibility for parties who cannot attend proceedings in person due to illness or exposure to the coronavirus.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--Warrant: Aurora man charged with abusing teen wondered if meeting was police sting

A 49-year-old Aurora man charged with sexually abusing a teenage boy he met on a dating app for gay men confessed to police and even asked his victim if he was going to be in a TV crime show sting , according to a recently unsealed search warrant .
`` Why do I feel like I 'm gon na be on : to catch a predator , '' Ronald J. Lye , of the 1600 block of Fairwood Place , asks the 13-year-old during a message exchange in late April , according to the search warrant .
Lye was arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and two counts of traveling to meet a minor .
Prosecutors say that multiple times since April 1 , Lye drove to the teen 's house , picked him up , went to Lye 's house and had sexual contact with the teen .
According to the search warrant , the victim 's parents caught the boy sneaking out of the house May 7 ; the teen told his parents he was headed to a house owned by a 32-year-old man named Ron whom he met on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out where Lye lived and took their son to the Kane County Child Advocacy Center on May 8 for an interview .
The teen told investigators how he met Ron , who went by the user name `` Friends & more , '' on the app Grindr , according to the search warrant .
The parents gave police permission to search the boy 's phone , where authorities found messages and photos exchanged by the two .
The messages included Lye 's asking the teen if he was going to be part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message saying they had an `` unforgettable '' night in late April , according to the warrant .
Dye was arrested May 9 and `` admitted to the sexual relationship '' with the teen , according to the warrant .
Lye 's defense attorney , Fred Morelli , could not be reached for comment .
Lye is being held at the Kane County jail on $ 275,000 bail , meaning he must post $ 27,500 to be released while the case is pending .
If he does post bond , he is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is next due in court June 18 .
If convicted of the most severe charges , he faces a sentence ranging from probation to up to seven years in prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender .

Warrant: Aurora man charged with abusing teen wondered if meeting was police sting
A 49-year-old Aurora man charged with sexually abusing a teenage boy he met on a dating app for gay men confessed to police and even asked his victim if he was going to be in a TV crime show sting, according to a recently unsealed search warrant.
"Why do I feel like I'm gonna be on: to catch a predator," Ronald J. Lye, of the 1600 block of Fairwood Place, asks the 13-year-old during a message exchange in late April, according to the search warrant.
Lye was arrested in early May on 13 felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and two counts of traveling to meet a minor.
Prosecutors say that multiple times since April 1, Lye drove to the teen's house, picked him up, went to Lye's house and had sexual contact with the teen.
According to the search warrant, the victim's parents caught the boy sneaking out of the house May 7; the teen told his parents he was headed to a house owned by a 32-year-old man named Ron whom he met on social media.
The teen's parents found out where Lye lived and took their son to the Kane County Child Advocacy Center on May 8 for an interview.
The teen told investigators how he met Ron, who went by the user name "Friends & more," on the app Grindr, according to the search warrant.
The parents gave police permission to search the boy's phone, where authorities found messages and photos exchanged by the two. The messages included Lye's asking the teen if he was going to be part of a police sting, along with a message saying they had an "unforgettable" night in late April, according to the warrant.
Dye was arrested May 9 and "admitted to the sexual relationship" with the teen, according to the warrant.
Lye's defense attorney, Fred Morelli, could not be reached for comment.
Lye is being held at the Kane County jail on $275,000 bail, meaning he must post $27,500 to be released while the case is pending. If he does post bond, he is to have no contact with minors.
He is next due in court June 18. If convicted of the most severe charges, he faces a sentence ranging from probation to up to seven years in prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--Here's what you need to know about restaurants and bars reopening with outdoor service

Wearing a facial covering when not eating or drinking and being careful about congregating as a group are among the differences customers will need to get used to when sit-down restaurants and bars reopen Friday with outdoor service .
`` We encourage guests to be patient as restaurants adhere to the health and safety protocols in the guidelines , which were developed in collaboration with leading health and science organizations and experts , '' said Sam Toia , the Illinois Restaurant Association 's president and CEO .
Those who plan to return `` should wear face coverings over their nose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ except while eating and drinking at a table , according to the state .
Exceptions can be made for people with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from safely wearing a mask .
Tables will be limited to parties of six and must be at a social distance of 6 feet apart , preferably separated by Plexiglass .
Employees should wear cloth masks when within 6 feet of customers or others , per the state regulations .
Toia said guests should expect to find disposable serveware at some places , single-use or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting areas indicating a safe , 6-foot distance .
They 'll also need to make sure customers spread out when waiting for a table .
Restaurant owners say regular restrooms will be available , but patrons should refrain from crowding them .
Customers can expect to see hand sanitizer for their use in outdoor seating areas , and plenty of disinfecting and cleaning by employees .
Establishments are taking different approaches on reservations .
Hey Nonny in downtown Arlington Heights is selling tables for seatings spaced 1 hour 45 minutes apart for outdoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but Moretti 's Ristorante and Pizzeria will welcome walk-ins .
Local governments have the ultimate authority on exactly how it plays out .
That 's a concern for Fred Hoffman , founder of Moretti 's parent company Ala Carte Entertainment .
Moretti 's expects to welcome back patrons Friday , including at outdoor dining areas in Bartlett , Schaumburg , Barrington , Lake in the Hills , Hoffman Estates , Rosemont and Mount Prospect .
Hoffmann would prefer that all towns follow state guidelines , but he said some have stricter requirements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` And it does n't make any sense , '' he said .
`` We 're trying to accomplish something here , not tie our hands . ''
Arlington Heights eateries and bars will start in individual outdoor areas Friday .
That 'll be followed at some point by Arlington Alfresco , a village plan to close a portion of downtown to allow tables and chairs from more than a dozen establishments on the public right of way .
Hey Nonny co-owners Chris Dungan and Chip Brooks are looking forward to reopening on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an indoor area where windows can be raised for an open-air setting in compliance with state guidelines , along with outdoor space .
The business will close earlier than usual to conform with village rules , Brooks said .
`` There 's a lot of rules and guidance that we need to incorporate into our procedures to make sure that we 're , No .
1 , keeping our customers safe , and No .
2 , complying with the state rules for being open , '' Brooks said .
`` Everybody in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do the right thing and we do it in the right way and that we keep people safe . ''
Wheaton will have a stretch of Hale Street closed in city 's downtown for outdoor dining , with a tent going up on Friday for a month .
Batavia and St. Charles officials are developing plans to close off public spaces in their downtowns exclusively for outdoor dining .
Libertyville village board members this week authorized waivers of parking , sidewalk signs and other requirements related to outdoor dining , and gave the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants that need outdoor space Friday .
In Chicago , Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city will not immediately allow sit-down eateries or taverns to reopen .
But Toia does n't expect Chicago to be too far behind the suburbs in reopening .
Hoffmann said it 's time for people to return to socialization , but he is not encouraging everyone to participate in the restaurant reopenings , such as those with health problems .
`` There 's no guarantees when you come out and get in the real world , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mick Zawislak , Lauren Rohr and Katlyn Smith contributed to this report .

Here's what you need to know about restaurants and bars reopening with outdoor service
Wearing a facial covering when not eating or drinking and being careful about congregating as a group are among the differences customers will need to get used to when sit-down restaurants and bars reopen Friday with outdoor service.
"We encourage guests to be patient as restaurants adhere to the health and safety protocols in the guidelines, which were developed in collaboration with leading health and science organizations and experts," said Sam Toia, the Illinois Restaurant Association's president and CEO.
Those who plan to return "should wear face coverings over their nose and mouth while on premises," except while eating and drinking at a table, according to the state. Exceptions can be made for people with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from safely wearing a mask.
Tables will be limited to parties of six and must be at a social distance of 6 feet apart, preferably separated by Plexiglass. Employees should wear cloth masks when within 6 feet of customers or others, per the state regulations.
Toia said guests should expect to find disposable serveware at some places, single-use or digital menus, and floor markers in waiting areas indicating a safe, 6-foot distance. They'll also need to make sure customers spread out when waiting for a table.
Restaurant owners say regular restrooms will be available, but patrons should refrain from crowding them. Customers can expect to see hand sanitizer for their use in outdoor seating areas, and plenty of disinfecting and cleaning by employees.
- Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer Marshall Hjertedt performs Wednesday at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights. It is among the restaurants that will be reopening with outdoor seating -- with some seating just inside this open window -- on Friday.
Establishments are taking different approaches on reservations. Hey Nonny in downtown Arlington Heights is selling tables for seatings spaced 1 hour 45 minutes apart for outdoor dining and entertainment from a solo musician, but Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria will welcome walk-ins.
Local governments have the ultimate authority on exactly how it plays out. That's a concern for Fred Hoffman, founder of Moretti's parent company Ala Carte Entertainment.
Moretti's expects to welcome back patrons Friday, including at outdoor dining areas in Bartlett, Schaumburg, Barrington, Lake in the Hills, Hoffman Estates, Rosemont and Mount Prospect.
Hoffmann would prefer that all towns follow state guidelines, but he said some have stricter requirements, such as reduced operating hours.
"And it doesn't make any sense," he said. "We're trying to accomplish something here, not tie our hands."
Arlington Heights eateries and bars will start in individual outdoor areas Friday. That'll be followed at some point by Arlington Alfresco, a village plan to close a portion of downtown to allow tables and chairs from more than a dozen establishments on the public right of way.
- Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer Marshall Hjertedt performs Wednesday at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights. It is among the restaurants that will be reopening with outdoor seating Friday, with some open-air dining also allowed inside the window, too.
Hey Nonny co-owners Chris Dungan and Chip Brooks are looking forward to reopening on Friday. They'll get to use an indoor area where windows can be raised for an open-air setting in compliance with state guidelines, along with outdoor space. The business will close earlier than usual to conform with village rules, Brooks said.
"There's a lot of rules and guidance that we need to incorporate into our procedures to make sure that we're, No. 1, keeping our customers safe, and No. 2, complying with the state rules for being open," Brooks said. "Everybody in town wants to make sure that we do the right thing and we do it in the right way and that we keep people safe."
Wheaton will have a stretch of Hale Street closed in city's downtown for outdoor dining, with a tent going up on Friday for a month. Batavia and St. Charles officials are developing plans to close off public spaces in their downtowns exclusively for outdoor dining.
Libertyville village board members this week authorized waivers of parking, sidewalk signs and other requirements related to outdoor dining, and gave the village staff leeway to approve permits for restaurants that need outdoor space Friday.
In Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city will not immediately allow sit-down eateries or taverns to reopen. But Toia doesn't expect Chicago to be too far behind the suburbs in reopening.
Hoffmann said it's time for people to return to socialization, but he is not encouraging everyone to participate in the restaurant reopenings, such as those with health problems.
"There's no guarantees when you come out and get in the real world," he said.
• Daily Herald staff writers Mick Zawislak, Lauren Rohr and Katlyn Smith contributed to this report.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--'Now the social (part) is over': What suburban hair salons, barbershops will be like

Suburban hair salons and barbershops can reopen Friday with measures that safeguard the health of customers and employees , but that takes out much of the joy , service providers said .
`` All the fun stuff is gone , '' said Debra Junod , co-owner of Headquarters Salon and Spa in Elgin .
`` People came and talked .
Even if it was a haircut , it was social .
Now the social is over , '' said Tanya Walker , who recently closed her salon and now rents a chair at PH Salon in Schaumburg .
Under Phase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan , hair salons and barbershops can serve customers by appointment at maximum 50 % capacity , or five customers per 1,000 square feet of usable space .
Employees and customers must wear face coverings and space should be configured to keep customers 6 feet apart .
Stations must be disinfected after each customer , and reusable equipment like towels and capes must be sanitized after each use .
No magazines are allowed , and no food or beverages can be served .
Still , it 's good to be able to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months with no income , service providers said .
Many are taking additional measures , like taking temperatures , asking customers to call or text from outside before coming in , and keeping a detailed list so everyone can be contacted should someone test positive for COVID-19 .
PH Salon will give gloves to customers and even has face shields for those who want them , owner Toni Waitkus said .
`` Basically , I 'm treating it like a doctor 's office , '' she said .
Preparing to reopen meant scrambling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away her stash at the beginning of the pandemic , said Junod , who 's booked for three weeks starting at 8 a.m. Friday .
Walker , who is booked through June starting at 5 a.m. Saturday , said services will be quick and efficient .
For the time being , she 's not booking weaving and braiding , which can take four to five hours , she said .
Going to a hair salon during the pandemic is a personal decision , but one must take all precautions and be mindful of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior associate dean at the School of Public Health of the University of Illinois-Chicago .
`` If you 're a customer and you come in and out of the hair salon , it 's maybe 40 or 60 minutes .
But the stylist is standing there for six hours or 12 hours at a time , '' she said .
If you need to cough or sneeze , even if you 're wearing a mask , you should do it into your elbow and turn away from the hairstylist , she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have any symptoms of COVID-19 , but also if they have been in close contact with people who have tested positive or might have the virus , Forst said .
Salons , particularly large ones , should consider having an employee monitoring the door and bathroom , and holding team meetings to discuss health and safety , she said .
`` It will take more cooperation . ''
Randy Gunst owns My Salon Suite franchises in Glen Ellyn , open since January , and Oak Brook , which opened two days before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual suites that can be rented by hairstylists , nail technicians , massage therapists and more .
During these pandemic days , being able to offer a one-on-one experience is a plus , he said .
`` The environment is such that you can close that suite door , and people can feel safer . ''

'Now the social (part) is over': What suburban hair salons, barbershops will be like
Suburban hair salons and barbershops can reopen Friday with measures that safeguard the health of customers and employees, but that takes out much of the joy, service providers said.
"All the fun stuff is gone," said Debra Junod, co-owner of Headquarters Salon and Spa in Elgin.
"People came and talked. Even if it was a haircut, it was social. Now the social is over," said Tanya Walker, who recently closed her salon and now rents a chair at PH Salon in Schaumburg.
Under Phase 3 of the "Reopen Illinois" plan, hair salons and barbershops can serve customers by appointment at maximum 50% capacity, or five customers per 1,000 square feet of usable space.
Employees and customers must wear face coverings and space should be configured to keep customers 6 feet apart. Stations must be disinfected after each customer, and reusable equipment like towels and capes must be sanitized after each use.
No magazines are allowed, and no food or beverages can be served.
Still, it's good to be able to go back to work after more than two months with no income, service providers said.
Many are taking additional measures, like taking temperatures, asking customers to call or text from outside before coming in, and keeping a detailed list so everyone can be contacted should someone test positive for COVID-19.
PH Salon will give gloves to customers and even has face shields for those who want them, owner Toni Waitkus said.
"Basically, I'm treating it like a doctor's office," she said.
- Rick West | Staff Photographer Hairstylist Tanya Walker wipes down her station Wednesday at PH Salon in Schaumburg in preparation for Friday's opening.
Preparing to reopen meant scrambling to purchase masks and gloves after giving away her stash at the beginning of the pandemic, said Junod, who's booked for three weeks starting at 8 a.m. Friday.
Walker, who is booked through June starting at 5 a.m. Saturday, said services will be quick and efficient. For the time being, she's not booking weaving and braiding, which can take four to five hours, she said.
Going to a hair salon during the pandemic is a personal decision, but one must take all precautions and be mindful of protecting employees, said Linda Forst, senior associate dean at the School of Public Health of the University of Illinois-Chicago.
"If you're a customer and you come in and out of the hair salon, it's maybe 40 or 60 minutes. But the stylist is standing there for six hours or 12 hours at a time," she said.
- Rick West | Staff Photographer PH Salon owner Toni Waitkus puts up adhesive signs around the Schaumburg salon Wednesday.
If you need to cough or sneeze, even if you're wearing a mask, you should do it into your elbow and turn away from the hairstylist, she said. People need to stay away if they have any symptoms of COVID-19, but also if they have been in close contact with people who have tested positive or might have the virus, Forst said.
Salons, particularly large ones, should consider having an employee monitoring the door and bathroom, and holding team meetings to discuss health and safety, she said. "It will take more cooperation."
Randy Gunst owns My Salon Suite franchises in Glen Ellyn, open since January, and Oak Brook, which opened two days before the March shutdown. Each location has 25 individual suites that can be rented by hairstylists, nail technicians, massage therapists and more.
During these pandemic days, being able to offer a one-on-one experience is a plus, he said.
"The environment is such that you can close that suite door, and people can feel safer."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--Where you'll be able to go shopping in the suburbs starting Friday

With Illinoisans eager for the looser restrictions that accompany Phase 3 of the state 's COVID-19 reopening plan , suburban retailers are preparing to welcome customers as soon as Friday .
Malls in Vernon Hills , Deer Park , Aurora and elsewhere are readying for shoppers , as are stores in smaller centers .
But representatives for two of the suburbs ' largest malls -- Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg and Gurnee Mills in Gurnee -- are n't saying when they 'll reopen .
Both are owned by the Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group .
`` Simon is complying with all state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when permitted to do so , '' Simon spokeswoman Jacqueline Boselli said .
Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills will reopen at 11 a.m. Monday .
So will Aurora 's Fox Valley Mall , which is owned by the same company , Centennial Real Estate .
It 'll be up to the individual retailers to decide when to open their stores .
To allow more time for cleaning after business hours , both malls will operate on reduced schedules for the first 30 days .
Signs at entrances and throughout the malls will remind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and continue social distancing practices .
In the food courts , tables will be cleaned and covered with butcher paper after each diner departs .
Food will be served in to-go containers .
Stores at the Deer Park Town Center mall will begin reopening based on their individual corporate directives , said Lisa Blaszinski , the center 's general manager .
Some had been offering curbside pickup service during the crisis , and that should continue , she said .
To keep people safe , Deer Park 's cleaning staff will sanitize and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be contacted frequently by shoppers , Blaszinski said .
Hand sanitizer stations have been added and disposable face masks will be available .
The Elgin Shopping Mall , which mostly caters to the Latino community , will reopen Friday .
Face coverings will be mandatory for all visitors , as will social distancing .
Lombard 's Yorktown Center mall does n't have a reopening date .
Many of its stores and restaurants offer curbside service , and that will continue even after the mall reopens to customers , said Emily Barack , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager .
It 's not just mall operators that are grateful for permission to resume business .
So are the owners of independent stores like Libertyville 's Dreamland Comics , which will reopen Friday .
The COVID-19 crisis has been particularly tough for the comic book world .
Some publishers ordered writers and artists to stop working , and the industry 's primary book distributor temporarily stopped sending shipments to stores .
Some shops folded .
`` We have done a few online sales during the shutdown in an attempt to cover our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I have n't paid myself in two months . ''

Where you'll be able to go shopping in the suburbs starting Friday
With Illinoisans eager for the looser restrictions that accompany Phase 3 of the state's COVID-19 reopening plan, suburban retailers are preparing to welcome customers as soon as Friday.
Malls in Vernon Hills, Deer Park, Aurora and elsewhere are readying for shoppers, as are stores in smaller centers.
But representatives for two of the suburbs' largest malls -- Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg and Gurnee Mills in Gurnee -- aren't saying when they'll reopen. Both are owned by the Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group.
"Simon is complying with all state and local orders and is opening properties when permitted to do so," Simon spokeswoman Jacqueline Boselli said.
Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills will reopen at 11 a.m. Monday. So will Aurora's Fox Valley Mall, which is owned by the same company, Centennial Real Estate.
It'll be up to the individual retailers to decide when to open their stores.
To allow more time for cleaning after business hours, both malls will operate on reduced schedules for the first 30 days. Signs at entrances and throughout the malls will remind people to wear masks, wash hands and continue social distancing practices.
In the food courts, tables will be cleaned and covered with butcher paper after each diner departs. Food will be served in to-go containers.
Stores at the Deer Park Town Center mall will begin reopening based on their individual corporate directives, said Lisa Blaszinski, the center's general manager. Some had been offering curbside pickup service during the crisis, and that should continue, she said.
To keep people safe, Deer Park's cleaning staff will sanitize and disinfect areas and surfaces that are likely to be contacted frequently by shoppers, Blaszinski said. Hand sanitizer stations have been added and disposable face masks will be available.
The Elgin Shopping Mall, which mostly caters to the Latino community, will reopen Friday. Face coverings will be mandatory for all visitors, as will social distancing.
Lombard's Yorktown Center mall doesn't have a reopening date. Many of its stores and restaurants offer curbside service, and that will continue even after the mall reopens to customers, said Emily Barack, the mall's marketing and business development manager.
It's not just mall operators that are grateful for permission to resume business. So are the owners of independent stores like Libertyville's Dreamland Comics, which will reopen Friday.
The COVID-19 crisis has been particularly tough for the comic book world. Some publishers ordered writers and artists to stop working, and the industry's primary book distributor temporarily stopped sending shipments to stores. Some shops folded.
"We have done a few online sales during the shutdown in an attempt to cover our expenses," owner Charlie Balicki said. "I haven't paid myself in two months."
• Daily Herald staff writer Elena Ferrarin contributed to this report.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-27--Only a few suburban beaches will be open this week. Here are which ones.

Though most suburban beaches remain closed because of the pandemic , two beaches are open for recreation and swimming and a third is scheduled to open Friday .
The Spring Lake Beach in Lincolnshire and the Waukegan Municipal Beach are both open for swimming with no lifeguards present .
The beach at Gilson Park in Wilmette is open for lounging but closed for swimming .
Wilmette Parks Executive Director Steven Wilson said officials will allow swimming during Phase 3 of Illinois ' reopening plan , slated to begin Friday , unless instructed otherwise by state officials .
Gilson and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Spring Lake Beach surrounds a small , shallow body of water about 500 feet long and 100 feet wide near the Des Plaines River .
Lincolnshire Village Manager Brad Burke said the village board decided to cancel all public events through July 4 , which included the annual holiday festivities at Spring Lake Beach .
In addition , the board decided not to provide lifeguards at Spring Lake Beach this summer .
To keep crowd sizes down at Gilson Park , officials suspended the sale of day passes , requiring everyone wanting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season pass .
Wilson said to this point the crowds have n't been large enough to justify keeping people out , but he saidofficials would prevent people from entering the beach if it was too crowded to practice social distancing .
Centennial Beach in Naperville is closed but is tentatively scheduled to open on June 20 .
Ray McGury , executive director of the Naperville Park District , said there were too many variables for the district to consider opening the beach by Memorial Day , when beaches traditionally open .
McGury said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opportunity get the beach ready .
The Paulus Park Beach and Spray Ground in Lake Zurich remains closed , but Lake Zurich village manager Ray Keller said officials hope they can open it at some point during the summer .
Keller said village staff is monitoring what other communities are doing and looking for best practices across the country .
Other beaches that are closed but might reopen during the summer include Bangs Lake and Phil 's Beach in Wauconda , Diamond Lake Beach in Mundelein and the Illinois State Beach Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Main Beach is closed but might reopen when the state advances to Phase 4 .
However , officials ruled out the possibility of West Beach opening this summer .
Officials in Batavia last month canceled the entire season at Harold Hall Quarry Beach , citing the amount of time it takes to prepare the quarry for public use .
And the beach at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville is closed for the summer as well , according to officials .

Only a few suburban beaches will be open this week. Here are which ones.
Though most suburban beaches remain closed because of the pandemic, two beaches are open for recreation and swimming and a third is scheduled to open Friday.
The Spring Lake Beach in Lincolnshire and the Waukegan Municipal Beach are both open for swimming with no lifeguards present.
The beach at Gilson Park in Wilmette is open for lounging but closed for swimming. Wilmette Parks Executive Director Steven Wilson said officials will allow swimming during Phase 3 of Illinois' reopening plan, slated to begin Friday, unless instructed otherwise by state officials.
Gilson and the Waukegan Municipal Beach are on Lake Michigan. Spring Lake Beach surrounds a small, shallow body of water about 500 feet long and 100 feet wide near the Des Plaines River.
Lincolnshire Village Manager Brad Burke said the village board decided to cancel all public events through July 4, which included the annual holiday festivities at Spring Lake Beach. In addition, the board decided not to provide lifeguards at Spring Lake Beach this summer.
To keep crowd sizes down at Gilson Park, officials suspended the sale of day passes, requiring everyone wanting to use the beach to buy a season pass. Wilson said to this point the crowds haven't been large enough to justify keeping people out, but he saidofficials would prevent people from entering the beach if it was too crowded to practice social distancing.
Centennial Beach in Naperville is closed but is tentatively scheduled to open on June 20. Ray McGury, executive director of the Naperville Park District, said there were too many variables for the district to consider opening the beach by Memorial Day, when beaches traditionally open. McGury said the June date would give district officials the opportunity get the beach ready.
The Paulus Park Beach and Spray Ground in Lake Zurich remains closed, but Lake Zurich village manager Ray Keller said officials hope they can open it at some point during the summer. Keller said village staff is monitoring what other communities are doing and looking for best practices across the country.
Other beaches that are closed but might reopen during the summer include Bangs Lake and Phil's Beach in Wauconda, Diamond Lake Beach in Mundelein and the Illinois State Beach Park in Zion.
Crystal Lake officials said Main Beach is closed but might reopen when the state advances to Phase 4. However, officials ruled out the possibility of West Beach opening this summer.
Officials in Batavia last month canceled the entire season at Harold Hall Quarry Beach, citing the amount of time it takes to prepare the quarry for public use. And the beach at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville is closed for the summer as well, according to officials.