dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Kane County sheriff, jail inmates talk reform and recidivism on new podcast

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain has added another tool to his reform efforts at the Kane County jail : a podcast on which he interviews detainees .
`` A Sheriff and His Inmates '' features Hain and Nathan Lanthrum of Lighthouse Recovery , which runs an addiction-treatment program at the jail , speaking with a different detainee each week .
The podcasts are available on Amazon , iTunes and Spotify .
It had about 1,000 downloads as of Wednesday , Hain said .
The idea for the podcast came about after COVID-19 put the brakes on a new program in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at an event open to the public .
It 's part of Hain 's efforts to reduce recidivism among those in his jail .
Others include setting aside a jail pod to house detainees recovering from drug addiction , and offering vocational classes , such as barbering and forklift operator certification .
`` I had a passion also for investing in our jail and in correctional reform , '' Hain said on the first podcast .
`` While we have that , sorry to say , captive audience , why not invest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people interviewed come from those who have been in the jail 's recovery program for six months and shown good progress .
Last week that was Richard Swain , who has been in the jail 22 months awaiting trial on drug charges .
Hain asked him about life in the jail , including what it was like in the `` C '' pod , a higher-security general-population pod .
Swain , 50 , lived there before being admitted to the recovery pod .
`` You have a lot of irrational behavior over there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ C pod you 're not getting any better .
You 're just blending in .
... C pod is like prison , and that breeds prison .
This ( the recovery pod ) breeds a more rational thinking process . ''
Swain said he wishes a recovery program had been available the first time he was locked up .
He started using drugs around age 11 , and a recovery program might have helped him avoid being imprisoned three times , he said .
Hain also asked about the relationship between law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` C'mon , give it to me , Rick .
Do n't hold back , '' Hain told Swain .
`` You got to get more people in the ( recovery ) program , '' Swain said .
`` You 've got to get more programs like this .
`` Keep doing what you 're doing and show that you really care , and I think people will appreciate that and think twice . ''
They then discussed some of Hain 's ideas , such as having patrol officers meet with detainees in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives .
Or having some of the C pod detainees interviewed on the podcast .
Swain explained that avoiding jail is n't necessarily part of younger detainees ' plans -- they expect to land behind bars .
`` Coming to jail , this is part of the game , '' he told Hain .
`` I just hope that people take it to heart , '' Hain said of the podcast .
`` I want that personal perspective .
I want ( inmates ) to tell me , tell law enforcement , what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sexual violence now have an easy and nonintrusive way to track the status of their cases , and they can thank a trio of Lake County elected officials for it .
The Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services recently introduced a sexual assault evidence tracking system that allows survivors to monitor the status of the evidence in their case , from collection at the hospital through law enforcement pickup and submission to the forensic lab and ultimately to the prosecutor 's office .
The system , called CheckPoint , came about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state 's Sexual Assault Evidence Tracking and Reporting Commission .
Among the panel 's members were state Sen. Dan McConchie , a Republican from Hawthorn Woods , state Sen. Melinda Bush , a Democrat from Grayslake , and Lake County State 's Attorney Mike Nerheim .
`` Every day , survivors await justice , and now they will be able to track the progress of their kit , '' Bush said in an announcement of the system last week .
`` Though nothing can undo the pain survivors experienced , I hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue moving forward . ''
Any survivor of sexual assault who seeks a forensic medical exam at a health care facility that has implemented the CheckPoint system is able to track the progress of their evidence in the system .
Someone 's weekend -- maybe a lot of weekends -- were ruined Sunday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at O'Hare International Airport .
Officers that day seized a shipment of 15,000 tablets misbranded as Viagra arriving from Turkey , along with varying brands of honey mixed with Sildenafil , the clinical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs .
The shipment was heading to a home in Michigan , federal authorities said .
If the pills were real and approved by the FDA , the retail value would be more than $ 1 million , according to customs officials .
`` Consumers do not realize the risk they are taking when using prescription drugs from other countries , '' said Shane Campbell , area port director for the CBP in Chicago .
`` These non-regulated drugs could cause health concerns or even death . ''
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Kane County sheriff, jail inmates talk reform and recidivism on new podcast
Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain has added another tool to his reform efforts at the Kane County jail: a podcast on which he interviews detainees.
"A Sheriff and His Inmates" features Hain and Nathan Lanthrum of Lighthouse Recovery, which runs an addiction-treatment program at the jail, speaking with a different detainee each week.
The podcasts are available on Amazon, iTunes and Spotify. It had about 1,000 downloads as of Wednesday, Hain said.
The idea for the podcast came about after COVID-19 put the brakes on a new program in which Hain and a detainee would speak at an event open to the public.
It's part of Hain's efforts to reduce recidivism among those in his jail. Others include setting aside a jail pod to house detainees recovering from drug addiction, and offering vocational classes, such as barbering and forklift operator certification.
"I had a passion also for investing in our jail and in correctional reform," Hain said on the first podcast. "While we have that, sorry to say, captive audience, why not invest in them?"
- Brian Hill | Staff Photographer Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain records his new podcast, "A Sheriff and His Inmates," with Jasmine Gabler, left, and Nate Lanthrum of Lighthouse Recovery on Thursday in St. Charles.
For now, the people interviewed come from those who have been in the jail's recovery program for six months and shown good progress.
Last week that was Richard Swain, who has been in the jail 22 months awaiting trial on drug charges. Hain asked him about life in the jail, including what it was like in the "C" pod, a higher-security general-population pod.
Swain, 50, lived there before being admitted to the recovery pod.
"You have a lot of irrational behavior over there," Swain said. "In C pod you're not getting any better. You're just blending in. ... C pod is like prison, and that breeds prison. This (the recovery pod) breeds a more rational thinking process."
Swain said he wishes a recovery program had been available the first time he was locked up. He started using drugs around age 11, and a recovery program might have helped him avoid being imprisoned three times, he said.
Hain also asked about the relationship between law enforcement and correctional officers and community members.
"C'mon, give it to me, Rick. Don't hold back," Hain told Swain.
"You got to get more people in the (recovery) program," Swain said. "You've got to get more programs like this.
"Keep doing what you're doing and show that you really care, and I think people will appreciate that and think twice."
- Brian Hill | Staff Photographer Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain records his new podcast, "A Sheriff and His Inmates," with Jasmine Gabler. Hain launched the podcast to offer some insight into efforts to reduce recidivism by jail detainees.
They then discussed some of Hain's ideas, such as having patrol officers meet with detainees in the recovery groups to hear about their lives. Or having some of the C pod detainees interviewed on the podcast.
Swain explained that avoiding jail isn't necessarily part of younger detainees' plans -- they expect to land behind bars.
"Coming to jail, this is part of the game," he told Hain.
"I just hope that people take it to heart," Hain said of the podcast. "I want that personal perspective. I want (inmates) to tell me, tell law enforcement, what we are doing wrong."
Help for survivors
Survivors of sexual violence now have an easy and nonintrusive way to track the status of their cases, and they can thank a trio of Lake County elected officials for it.
The Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services recently introduced a sexual assault evidence tracking system that allows survivors to monitor the status of the evidence in their case, from collection at the hospital through law enforcement pickup and submission to the forensic lab and ultimately to the prosecutor's office.
The system, called CheckPoint, came about thanks in part to the recommendation of the state's Sexual Assault Evidence Tracking and Reporting Commission. Among the panel's members were state Sen. Dan McConchie, a Republican from Hawthorn Woods, state Sen. Melinda Bush, a Democrat from Grayslake, and Lake County State's Attorney Mike Nerheim.
"Every day, survivors await justice, and now they will be able to track the progress of their kit," Bush said in an announcement of the system last week. "Though nothing can undo the pain survivors experienced, I hope this new tracking system empowers survivors to continue moving forward."
Any survivor of sexual assault who seeks a forensic medical exam at a health care facility that has implemented the CheckPoint system is able to track the progress of their evidence in the system.
Downer of a drug bust
Someone's weekend -- maybe a lot of weekends -- were ruined Sunday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at O'Hare International Airport.
Officers that day seized a shipment of 15,000 tablets misbranded as Viagra arriving from Turkey, along with varying brands of honey mixed with Sildenafil, the clinical name for a class of erectile dysfunction drugs.
This was part of the haul Sunday when federal customs officers at O'Hare International Airport seized about 15,000 tablets mislabeled as Viagra. The shipment arrived from Turkey and was on its way to a home in Michigan. - Courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The shipment was heading to a home in Michigan, federal authorities said. If the pills were real and approved by the FDA, the retail value would be more than $1 million, according to customs officials.
"Consumers do not realize the risk they are taking when using prescription drugs from other countries," said Shane Campbell, area port director for the CBP in Chicago. "These non-regulated drugs could cause health concerns or even death."
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Republican questions cost of more COVID relief

With the nation 's debt rising , Republican congressional candidate Valerie Ramirez Mukherjee of Northbrook on Thursday questioned the cost efficiency of another federal COVID-19 relief package .
`` All the stimulus that continues to be provided -- where is that going to end ?
We 're going to explode , '' Ramirez Mukherjee said during an online debate with Democratic incumbent Brad Schneider of Deerfield .
`` We have to figure out a way to grow ourselves out of this , to bring jobs back . ''
In stark contrast , Schneider said more federal relief for Americans struggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The most immediate issue we face is beating back the coronavirus -- beating this pandemic and getting people back to work , getting kids back to school and making sure our economies have a chance to thrive again , '' he said .
`` I know to do that we need to pass another relief bill . ''
That 's why , Schneider said , he supported the Heroes Act , which the U.S. House passed in May but has yet to be debated in the Senate , and why he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that cleared the House last week .
The roughly 45-minute debate was hosted by several suburban chapters of the League of Women Voters .
Schneider is seeking a fourth term in the Nov. 3 election .
Ramirez Mukherjee runs a family investment business and is making her first bid for public office .
Ramirez Mukherjee tried to attack Schneider 's record as a legislator , saying few bills he originated have passed the House in the last two years and none have been signed into law .
Schneider , however , insisted 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleared the House , including one that did so last week , and several were part of the coronavirus relief law enacted in March .
But the session was n't all acrimonious .
The candidates expressed similar stances on immigration reform , with both voicing support for deferring deportation for immigrants illegally brought here as children , as well as granting such immigrants conditional residency .
However , Schneider pointed out that Ramirez Mukherjee opposes a path to citizenship for immigrants living here illegally , something she noted in her Daily Herald candidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to citizenship for such immigrants .
Schneider and Ramirez Mukherjee both reaffirmed their support of the Affordable Care Act .
Although both candidates noted the law is flawed , they said it should be amended rather than repealed .
Ramirez admitted her support of the law is unusual for a Republican .
`` I 'm proud that our country was able to get it done , '' she said .
As he has before , Schneider said he 'd like to see a government-run health insurance option added to the menu of plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he backs legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston last year that would do just that .
Schneider and Ramirez Mukherjee also talked about voting rights , gun control and other issues .
The 10th District includes parts of Cook and Lake counties .
It stretches from Lake Michigan into the North and Northwest suburbs .
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Republican questions cost of more COVID relief
Republican Valerie Ramirez Mukherjee and Democrat Brad Schneider are the candidates for Illinois' 10th Congressional District seat.
With the nation's debt rising, Republican congressional candidate Valerie Ramirez Mukherjee of Northbrook on Thursday questioned the cost efficiency of another federal COVID-19 relief package.
"All the stimulus that continues to be provided -- where is that going to end? We're going to explode," Ramirez Mukherjee said during an online debate with Democratic incumbent Brad Schneider of Deerfield. "We have to figure out a way to grow ourselves out of this, to bring jobs back."
In stark contrast, Schneider said more federal relief for Americans struggling because of the coronavirus crisis is needed.
"The most immediate issue we face is beating back the coronavirus -- beating this pandemic and getting people back to work, getting kids back to school and making sure our economies have a chance to thrive again," he said. "I know to do that we need to pass another relief bill."
That's why, Schneider said, he supported the Heroes Act, which the U.S. House passed in May but has yet to be debated in the Senate, and why he supported a modified version dubbed Heroes 2.0 that cleared the House last week.
The roughly 45-minute debate was hosted by several suburban chapters of the League of Women Voters.
Schneider is seeking a fourth term in the Nov. 3 election. Ramirez Mukherjee runs a family investment business and is making her first bid for public office.
Ramirez Mukherjee tried to attack Schneider's record as a legislator, saying few bills he originated have passed the House in the last two years and none have been signed into law.
Schneider, however, insisted 15 pieces of legislation he's championed have cleared the House, including one that did so last week, and several were part of the coronavirus relief law enacted in March.
But the session wasn't all acrimonious.
The candidates expressed similar stances on immigration reform, with both voicing support for deferring deportation for immigrants illegally brought here as children, as well as granting such immigrants conditional residency.
However, Schneider pointed out that Ramirez Mukherjee opposes a path to citizenship for immigrants living here illegally, something she noted in her Daily Herald candidate questionnaire.
Schneider supports creating a path to citizenship for such immigrants.
Schneider and Ramirez Mukherjee both reaffirmed their support of the Affordable Care Act. Although both candidates noted the law is flawed, they said it should be amended rather than repealed.
Ramirez admitted her support of the law is unusual for a Republican.
"I'm proud that our country was able to get it done," she said.
As he has before, Schneider said he'd like to see a government-run health insurance option added to the menu of plans available for Americans, and he said he backs legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston last year that would do just that.
Schneider and Ramirez Mukherjee also talked about voting rights, gun control and other issues.
The 10th District includes parts of Cook and Lake counties. It stretches from Lake Michigan into the North and Northwest suburbs.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-08--Schaumburg Boomers Stadium poised to become Wintrust Field

Schaumburg Boomers Stadium is expected to become Wintrust Field next Thursday through a new six-year naming-rights deal reached by the baseball team and Wintrust Financial Corp. Because the village of Schaumburg owns the stadium , trustees ' vote on the agreement , scheduled for Tuesday , is one last formality that must occur first .
Boomers General Manager Michael Larson said the agreement is for $ 250,000 per year , with an option to extend for another four years at a higher cost .
In a written statement , Wintrust CEO and founder Edward J. Wehmer expressed enthusiasm for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to align ourselves with the organizations that make this area so unique , '' Wehmer said .
`` Especially those , like the Boomers , that bring so much fun to our community .
It 's been a pleasure to partner with the team and we 're excited to strengthen that partnership with Wintrust Field . ''
Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly said the village supports the new name for its 21-year-old baseball stadium .
`` We 're just extremely happy and could n't be more pleased that it 's Wintrust , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely amazing that we have a business that put its faith in something when baseball was n't able to be played this year .
It shows you where the business community is at .
There will be baseball back in Schaumburg . ''
With the Chicago White Sox using the field for its taxi squad this year , the Frontier League 's becoming a partner of Major League Baseball and the many socially distanced special events that have occurred at the stadium , the ballpark has been a source of much positive news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
Larson also was inclined to look at the bright side despite the pandemic 's impact on the Boomers ' main business .
`` We were having a really good offseason before we shut down , '' he said .
`` It 's been , all things considered , a pretty good year , but we 'd rather have been coming off of a baseball season now . ''
Much of the sign changes at the stadium , including the replacement of the main marquee , are expected to take place before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will likely wait until spring , but the stadium is expected to be fully rebranded before the start of the 2021 season .
The Boomers were granted an amendment to their lease earlier this year that would allow them to be released from it if their 2021 season is canceled because of COVID-19 .
But Larson emphasized at the time that the option is unlikely even in that worst-case scenario , and less likely now with the new naming-rights agreement in place , he said Thursday .

Schaumburg Boomers Stadium poised to become Wintrust Field
Schaumburg Boomers Stadium is expected to become Wintrust Field next week through a new naming-rights agreement between the baseball team and Wintrust Financial Corp. Courtesy of Schaumburg Boomers
Schaumburg Boomers Stadium is expected to become Wintrust Field next Thursday through a new six-year naming-rights deal reached by the baseball team and Wintrust Financial Corp.
Because the village of Schaumburg owns the stadium, trustees' vote on the agreement, scheduled for Tuesday, is one last formality that must occur first.
Boomers General Manager Michael Larson said the agreement is for $250,000 per year, with an option to extend for another four years at a higher cost.
In a written statement, Wintrust CEO and founder Edward J. Wehmer expressed enthusiasm for the agreement.
"At Wintrust, we like to align ourselves with the organizations that make this area so unique," Wehmer said. "Especially those, like the Boomers, that bring so much fun to our community. It's been a pleasure to partner with the team and we're excited to strengthen that partnership with Wintrust Field."
Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly said the village supports the new name for its 21-year-old baseball stadium.
"We're just extremely happy and couldn't be more pleased that it's Wintrust," Dailly said. "I find it absolutely amazing that we have a business that put its faith in something when baseball wasn't able to be played this year. It shows you where the business community is at. There will be baseball back in Schaumburg."
With the Chicago White Sox using the field for its taxi squad this year, the Frontier League's becoming a partner of Major League Baseball and the many socially distanced special events that have occurred at the stadium, the ballpark has been a source of much positive news in the village this year, Dailly added.
Larson also was inclined to look at the bright side despite the pandemic's impact on the Boomers' main business.
"We were having a really good offseason before we shut down," he said. "It's been, all things considered, a pretty good year, but we'd rather have been coming off of a baseball season now."
Much of the sign changes at the stadium, including the replacement of the main marquee, are expected to take place before the end of fall. Smaller changes will likely wait until spring, but the stadium is expected to be fully rebranded before the start of the 2021 season.
The Boomers were granted an amendment to their lease earlier this year that would allow them to be released from it if their 2021 season is canceled because of COVID-19.
But Larson emphasized at the time that the option is unlikely even in that worst-case scenario, and less likely now with the new naming-rights agreement in place, he said Thursday.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Feder: ProPublica Illinois to double reporting staff, expand coverage

ProPublica Illinois , which launched in 2017 as the first local outpost of the award-winning investigative news organization , announced @ @ @ @ @ Thursday , Robert Feder writes .
Thanks to two `` significant grants '' from philanthropic @ @ @ @ @ double its reporting staff .
With the addition of four more reporters , ProPublica Illinois @ @ @ @ @ new Midwest regional hub , also covering Wisconsin , Michigan and Missouri .
Get the @ @ @ @ @ Chicago media news , at robertfeder.com .

Feder: ProPublica Illinois to double reporting staff, expand coverage
ProPublica Illinois, which launched in 2017 as the first local outpost of the award-winning investigative news organization, announced plans for a major expansion Thursday, Robert Feder writes.
Thanks to two "significant grants" from philanthropic entities, the operation will double its reporting staff.
With the addition of four more reporters, ProPublica Illinois is expected to create a new Midwest regional hub, also covering Wisconsin, Michigan and Missouri.
Get the full report, and more Chicago media news, at robertfeder.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-08--Wauconda bicyclist in critical condition after crash

A Wauconda man is in critical condition after crashing his motorized bicycle into a car Thursday afternoon in Wauconda , @ @ @ @ @ p.m. , David Carbajal , 57 , was riding west on the north sidewalk of @ @ @ @ @ a news release from the Wauconda Police Department .
As he approached the intersection of @ @ @ @ @ to turn right to travel north and made too wide of a turn , striking @ @ @ @ @ stopped at a southbound red light waiting to turn left onto Route 176 , police @ @ @ @ @ the Infinity was n't injured .
Carbajal was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in @ @

Wauconda bicyclist in critical condition after crash
A Wauconda man is in critical condition after crashing his motorized bicycle into a car Thursday afternoon in Wauconda, authorities said.
About 12:45 p.m., David Carbajal, 57, was riding west on the north sidewalk of Route 176, according to a news release from the Wauconda Police Department. As he approached the intersection of Brown Street, he attempted to turn right to travel north and made too wide of a turn, striking a Black Infinity that was stopped at a southbound red light waiting to turn left onto Route 176, police said. The driver of the Infinity wasn't injured.
Carbajal was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Former FIFA official's ban for corruption cut to 15 years

LAUSANNE , Switzerland -- Former FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi had his life ban for financial corruption cut to 15 years on appeal , the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday .
A FIFA-imposed fine of 500,000 Swiss francs ( $ 548,000 ) was also cut to 100,000 Swiss francs ( $ 110,000 ) , the court said in a statement .
The judging panel 's detailed verdict was not published .
Nyantakyi had been filmed by a television program in his native Ghana accepting $ 65,000 in cash from undercover reporters posing as businessmen seeking favors .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president of Ghana and other top politicians .
Days before the 2018 World Cup opened , Nyantakyi resigned as the senior vice president of the Confederation of African Football and as president of the Ghanaian soccer federation .
The case removed him as one of African soccer 's elected delegates to the FIFA Council , the governing body 's ruling committee which he joined in 2016 .
That position paid him an annual $ 250,000 stipend .
The FIFA ethics committee found him guilty in October 2018 of bribery , corruption and @ @ @ @

Former FIFA official's ban for corruption cut to 15 years
LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Former FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi had his life ban for financial corruption cut to 15 years on appeal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday.
A FIFA-imposed fine of 500,000 Swiss francs ($548,000) was also cut to 100,000 Swiss francs ($110,000), the court said in a statement. The judging panel's detailed verdict was not published.
Nyantakyi had been filmed by a television program in his native Ghana accepting $65,000 in cash from undercover reporters posing as businessmen seeking favors.
He claimed on film to have influence with the president of Ghana and other top politicians.
Days before the 2018 World Cup opened, Nyantakyi resigned as the senior vice president of the Confederation of African Football and as president of the Ghanaian soccer federation.
The case removed him as one of African soccer's elected delegates to the FIFA Council, the governing body's ruling committee which he joined in 2016. That position paid him an annual $250,000 stipend.
The FIFA ethics committee found him guilty in October 2018 of bribery, corruption and conflict of interest.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Lake County exceeds state's COVID-19 warning levels

Lake County is one of 26 Illinois counties state health officials placed at a warning level for an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 on Friday .
Counties are placed at warning levels when two or more of the state 's seven risk metrics are exceeded .
Lake County has exceeded two of those metrics .
Health officials also announced Friday that 35 more Illinois residents have died from COVID-19 , and 2,818 new cases of the respiratory disease have been diagnosed .
That brings the state 's death toll to 8,945 since the outbreak began , with 313,518 infected residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 1,812 by the end of the day Thursday , up 57 patients from the previous day , IDPH officials reported .
It 's the most COVID-19 patients hospitalized at once since mid-June .
Of those hospitalized , 395 were in intensive care beds .
The state 's seven-day rolling average infection rate is now up to 3.8 % after the latest batch of 71,599 tests results returned Friday .
At the beginning of the week , the state 's seven-day average infection rate was at 3.3 % .
Lake County has recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus on each of the past three days .
The county had n't seen three straight days of new cases in the triple digits since May .
Lake County is averaging 90 new cases of the virus each day for every 100,000 residents over the past week , according to Illinois Department of Public Health figures .
The state target is an average of 50 new cases or fewer .
Lake County has exceeded this threshold since the beginning of July .
Chicago and the other suburban counties are exceeding the state 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Lake County hospitals are also reporting that emergency room visits for patients exhibiting `` COVID-like illnesses '' over the past week are up to 4.3 % .
That represents an increase of at least 20 % in visits in each of the last two weeks , exceeding the metric , according to IDPH reports .
Lake County is n't the only Illinois county along the Wisconsin border IDPH placed on warning .
Winnebago County to the west exceeded five of the risk metrics over the past week , according to IDPH records @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an eye on all the counties along the Wisconsin border because of a surge in cases in that state in recent weeks .
Case counts increased so much that state officials there are opening a field hospital on the state fairgrounds site near Milwaukee to handle the state 's growing caseload .
`` Patients are not frequently transferred from Wisconsin to Illinois hospitals , but it can happen , '' an IDPH spokesperson wrote when emailed about the growing number of cases across the border .
`` Patients needing acute and emergent care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital . ''
Most of the other counties IDPH placed at warning levels Friday were in the central and southern part of the state .
Meanwhile , IDPH officials announced an end to business and gathering size restrictions for the seven-county Metro East region near St. Louis .
The region had been undergoing mitigation efforts since mid-August .
Indoor dining and service at bars had been banned , hours of operations for businesses had been reduced and gathering sizes were limited to 25 or less during that time .
`` It takes communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus and lower the positivity rate , '' said Dr. Ngozi Ezike , head of IDPH .
`` I want to thank ( the Metro East region ) for its hard work to decrease the risk for all of Illinois . ''
The region 's seven-day average test positivity rate had once exceeded 10 % , but today IDPH officials said the region 's rate is at 6 % .

Lake County exceeds state's COVID-19 warning levels
Lake County is one of 26 Illinois counties state health officials placed at a warning level for an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 on Friday.
Counties are placed at warning levels when two or more of the state's seven risk metrics are exceeded. Lake County has exceeded two of those metrics.
Health officials also announced Friday that 35 more Illinois residents have died from COVID-19, and 2,818 new cases of the respiratory disease have been diagnosed.
That brings the state's death toll to 8,945 since the outbreak began, with 313,518 infected residents.
Hospitalizations for the disease also grew to 1,812 by the end of the day Thursday, up 57 patients from the previous day, IDPH officials reported. It's the most COVID-19 patients hospitalized at once since mid-June. Of those hospitalized, 395 were in intensive care beds.
The state's seven-day rolling average infection rate is now up to 3.8% after the latest batch of 71,599 tests results returned Friday. At the beginning of the week, the state's seven-day average infection rate was at 3.3%.
Lake County has recorded more than 100 new cases of the virus on each of the past three days. The county hadn't seen three straight days of new cases in the triple digits since May.
Lake County is averaging 90 new cases of the virus for every 100,000 residents over the past week, according to Illinois Department of Public Health figures. The state target is an average of 50 new cases or fewer. Lake County has exceeded this threshold since the beginning of July.
Chicago and the other suburban counties are exceeding the state's target as well in this metric.
But Lake County hospitals are also reporting that emergency room visits for patients exhibiting "COVID-like illnesses" over the past week are up to 4.3%. That represents an increase of at least 20% in visits in each of the last two weeks, exceeding the metric, according to IDPH reports.
Lake County isn't the only Illinois county along the Wisconsin border IDPH placed on warning. Winnebago County to the west exceeded five of the risk metrics over the past week, according to IDPH records.
IDPH officials said they are keeping an eye on all the counties along the Wisconsin border because of a surge in cases in that state in recent weeks. Case counts increased so much that state officials there are opening a field hospital on the state fairgrounds site near Milwaukee to handle the state's growing caseload.
"Patients are not frequently transferred from Wisconsin to Illinois hospitals, but it can happen," an IDPH spokesperson wrote when emailed about the growing number of cases across the border. "Patients needing acute and emergent care need to be transferred to the closest hospital."
Most of the other counties IDPH placed at warning levels Friday were in the central and southern part of the state.
Meanwhile, IDPH officials announced an end to business and gathering size restrictions for the seven-county Metro East region near St. Louis.
The region had been undergoing mitigation efforts since mid-August. Indoor dining and service at bars had been banned, hours of operations for businesses had been reduced and gathering sizes were limited to 25 or less during that time.
"It takes communities working together to reduce the spread of the virus and lower the positivity rate," said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, head of IDPH. "I want to thank (the Metro East region) for its hard work to decrease the risk for all of Illinois."
The region's seven-day average test positivity rate had once exceeded 10%, but today IDPH officials said the region's rate is at 6%.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Hearing challenging detention of Antioch teen charged with Kenosha homicides set for Oct. 30

The Antioch teenager charged with fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during civil unrest this summer in Kenosha , Wisconsin remains in a Lake County juvenile detention facility while his lawyers continue to challenge his detention .
During a brief hearing Friday , Lake County Judge Paul Novak set 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse 's hearing on the defense 's habeas corpus petition for Oct. 30 .
Defense attorney John Pierce previously filed a habeas corpus writ challenging his client 's detention .
`` This is not a legitimate criminal prosecution , '' Pierce said .
`` It 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intentional homicide , first-degree reckless homicide , attempted first-degree intentional homicide and other charges in the deaths of Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and the wounding of Gaige Grosskreutz .
The shootings took place Aug. 25 , two days after Kenosha police shot Jacob Blake , 29 , in the back .
Blake , whose family says he is paralyzed from the waist down , is now in a Chicago rehabilitation facility according to published reports .
If convicted of the most serious charges , Rittenhouse could spend the rest of his life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bail at the Minard E. Hulse Juvenile Detention Center near Vernon Hills .
Arguing their client acted in self-defense while exercising his right to bear arms , Rittenhouse 's attorneys said they intend to fight his extradition to Wisconsin , claiming a constitutional violation .
They also argued neither Wisconsin nor Illinois authorities followed legal technicalities for extradition .
`` We believe the paperwork is in order , '' Lake County State 's Attorney Michael Nerheim said responding to a post-hearing question .
The defense alleges the paperwork is not valid , Nerheim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That is something that will be dealt with in the hearing . ''
Nerheim 's comments were filmed by Lake County Black Lives Matter founder Clyde McLemore and posted on his Facebook page .
Nerheim declined to comment on the case except to say `` our position is he should be tried in Kenosha . ''
Rittenhouse 's defense attorneys say he took up his weapon to stand outside two mechanic shops in Kenosha .
According to them , Rittenhouse heard a gunshot somewhere near him and killed Rosenbaum as he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then falling to the ground and shooting the other two men as they and others ran toward him , with one person striking him and others calling to `` get that dude '' because he 'd shot someone .
Rittenhouse turned himself in to authorities Aug. 26 .

Hearing challenging detention of Antioch teen charged with Kenosha homicides set for Oct. 30
Adam Rogan/The Journal Times via APLawyers for Kyle Rittenhouse, left, with backward cap, are challenging his detention and his extradition to Wisconsin, to face charges in the fatal shootings of two men and the wounding of a third on Aug. 25 in Kenosha after the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
The Antioch teenager charged with fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during civil unrest this summer in Kenosha, Wisconsin remains in a Lake County juvenile detention facility while his lawyers continue to challenge his detention.
During a brief hearing Friday, Lake County Judge Paul Novak set 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse's hearing on the defense's habeas corpus petition for Oct. 30. Defense attorney John Pierce previously filed a habeas corpus writ challenging his client's detention.
"This is not a legitimate criminal prosecution," Pierce said. "It's a political prosecution."
Rittenhouse faces first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and other charges in the deaths of Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and the wounding of Gaige Grosskreutz. The shootings took place Aug. 25, two days after Kenosha police shot Jacob Blake, 29, in the back.
Blake, whose family says he is paralyzed from the waist down, is now in a Chicago rehabilitation facility according to published reports.
If convicted of the most serious charges, Rittenhouse could spend the rest of his life in prison. He is held without bail at the Minard E. Hulse Juvenile Detention Center near Vernon Hills.
Arguing their client acted in self-defense while exercising his right to bear arms, Rittenhouse's attorneys said they intend to fight his extradition to Wisconsin, claiming a constitutional violation. They also argued neither Wisconsin nor Illinois authorities followed legal technicalities for extradition.
"We believe the paperwork is in order," Lake County State's Attorney Michael Nerheim said responding to a post-hearing question.
The defense alleges the paperwork is not valid, Nerheim said. "We believe it is. That is something that will be dealt with in the hearing."
Nerheim's comments were filmed by Lake County Black Lives Matter founder Clyde McLemore and posted on his Facebook page. Nerheim declined to comment on the case except to say "our position is he should be tried in Kenosha."
Rittenhouse's defense attorneys say he took up his weapon to stand outside two mechanic shops in Kenosha. According to them, Rittenhouse heard a gunshot somewhere near him and killed Rosenbaum as he was moving toward him.
Video shows Rittenhouse then falling to the ground and shooting the other two men as they and others ran toward him, with one person striking him and others calling to "get that dude" because he'd shot someone.
Rittenhouse turned himself in to authorities Aug. 26.
Daily Herald wire services contributed to this report.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Reds, oranges and yellows -- expect fall's peak in about a week

Even if you have only a vague idea of what chlorophyll does for trees , you still know Christy Rollinson has an enviable job when it 's a Friday , the sun is shining and her workplace holds the musky-sweet smell of autumn .
Around noon , Rollinson was wandering into woods bursting with the colors of a sunset .
`` We 've got a lot of yellows and oranges , '' said Rollinson , a forest ecologist at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle .
`` We 're not quite peak yet , but we 're not far off .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ expedition into the arboretum 's East Woods to answer one of the most crucial questions this time of year : When will fall colors reach their peak ?
`` The vibrancy is really going to depend on what happens over the next few days , '' Rollinson said .
`` If we keep getting sort of the wonderful , sunny weather with cooler nights that we 've been getting lately , that is going to be a recipe for great fall color . ''
Some tree species began developing color earlier than usual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drought .
But , generally , Rollinson predicts the vibrant hues , especially of maples , should pop across the region in about a week or so , with ideal weather conditions .
It 's an all-too-brief window when Mother Nature unfurls a beautiful tapestry .
And in the midst of a pandemic and a contentious presidential election , the fall color show is a rare bright spot , an opportunity to actually make plans .
The arboretum 's 1,700 acres are open daily to visitors who must reserve tickets with a specific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have an incredible diversity , so if you come out anytime in October through the beginning of November , you 're going to be able to find some area at its peak , '' Rollinson said .
For leaf peeping now , Rollinson points to a `` pretty breathtaking '' drive up to the Thornhill Education Center on the arboretum 's west side .
Maples near the Big Rock Visitor Station also are showing a shade of yellow-orange .
`` I think in the next couple of days , it 's going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she said .
`` Those are what are standing out to me the most , along with the sumac that lines a lot of the parking lots and some of the road edges , where it 's this bright , bright red color . ''
The arboretum tracks colors in a weekly report .
An army of volunteers also is monitoring more than 150 different species of oak , maple and elm as part of a broader effort to understand how climate change affects the timing of fall foliage .
Leaves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the pigment that gives the green color .
The process unmasks the yellow and orange pigments .
In some species , the data shows the fall display does seem to be extending and happening later , Rollinson said .
`` But for other species because of the stress , fall appears to be happening perhaps the same time or earlier , '' she said .
`` And so we 're trying to figure out what it all means , how the different species and how the timing of different species is affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how that 's going to have long-term impacts in our forest . ''

Reds, oranges and yellows -- expect fall's peak in about a week
Even if you have only a vague idea of what chlorophyll does for trees, you still know Christy Rollinson has an enviable job when it's a Friday, the sun is shining and her workplace holds the musky-sweet smell of autumn.
Around noon, Rollinson was wandering into woods bursting with the colors of a sunset.
"We've got a lot of yellows and oranges," said Rollinson, a forest ecologist at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. "We're not quite peak yet, but we're not far off."
Rollinson took a break in her expedition into the arboretum's East Woods to answer one of the most crucial questions this time of year: When will fall colors reach their peak?
"The vibrancy is really going to depend on what happens over the next few days," Rollinson said. "If we keep getting sort of the wonderful, sunny weather with cooler nights that we've been getting lately, that is going to be a recipe for great fall color."
Some tree species began developing color earlier than usual due to the stress of a summer drought. But, generally, Rollinson predicts the vibrant hues, especially of maples, should pop across the region in about a week or so, with ideal weather conditions.
It's an all-too-brief window when Mother Nature unfurls a beautiful tapestry. And in the midst of a pandemic and a contentious presidential election, the fall color show is a rare bright spot, an opportunity to actually make plans.
The arboretum's 1,700 acres are open daily to visitors who must reserve tickets with a specific date and time for admission.
"We have an incredible diversity, so if you come out anytime in October through the beginning of November, you're going to be able to find some area at its peak," Rollinson said.
For leaf peeping now, Rollinson points to a "pretty breathtaking" drive up to the Thornhill Education Center on the arboretum's west side. Maples near the Big Rock Visitor Station also are showing a shade of yellow-orange.
"I think in the next couple of days, it's going to turn bright orange to bright red," she said. "Those are what are standing out to me the most, along with the sumac that lines a lot of the parking lots and some of the road edges, where it's this bright, bright red color."
The arboretum tracks colors in a weekly report. An army of volunteers also is monitoring more than 150 different species of oak, maple and elm as part of a broader effort to understand how climate change affects the timing of fall foliage.
Leaves change color when trees stop producing chlorophyll, the pigment that gives the green color. The process unmasks the yellow and orange pigments. In some species, the data shows the fall display does seem to be extending and happening later, Rollinson said.
"But for other species because of the stress, fall appears to be happening perhaps the same time or earlier," she said. "And so we're trying to figure out what it all means, how the different species and how the timing of different species is affected differently by climate change, and then how that's going to have long-term impacts in our forest."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Palatine family creates scholarship foundation to honor memory of 16-year-old son

The waves of grief come in unpredictable spurts , like when Marisa Marton opened the freezer , touched a package of frozen pasta and felt tears spring as memories came flooding about an evening when her eldest son was still alive .
Sixteen-year-old Andrew Marton of Palatine died after a dirt bike accident in February , an unspeakable loss for his parents and younger brother .
Now Marisa Marton is throwing her energy into the new AndrewStrong Foundation , started by her and her husband with the help of family and friends .
The foundation will give scholarships to high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students of all ages to fund extracurricular trips , sports equipment , musical instruments and more , she said .
Andrew 's mother registered the foundation with the state last month and started the process of seeking federal 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit status .
The first fundraiser , a golf outing and dinner Oct. 16 , already is sold out .
Golf was among the sports loved by Andrew , a student at Palatine High School who also competed in hockey , water polo and swimming .
The high school golf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Golf Course , where the fundraiser will be held .
`` We thought it would be a great way to celebrate him , '' his mother said , adding the golf course intends to plant an Autumn Blaze maple tree in Andrew 's honor .
Andrew died April 21 , three days after he lost control of his dirt bike and crashed into a tree while on a ride with his father , Adam .
Her son started riding ATVs and motorized vehicles at age 3 and got his first dirt bike when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his mother said .
When he crashed , he was wearing a helmet that flew off on impact , she said .
`` He was not an amateur , '' she said .
`` This was really a fluke . ''
Andrew had elected to be an organ donor when he got his driver 's license , and his parents gave their consent at the hospital , needed because he was underage .
His organs were donated to four individuals , including a 17-year-old boy .
Andrew 's mother said she and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet the recipients , but she would like to do that someday .
`` It just helped us feel more proud about our son , '' she said of his organ donation .
Andrew was an `` A '' student and a hard worker , earning enough money by caddying golf , refereeing hockey and more to purchase his first car 11 days after he got his license in February .
He planned to study business at the University of Michigan and hoped to get a scholarship for golf or water polo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a kind person who would have been a great boyfriend and husband -- she could tell from a note she found on his phone , she said -- and who already was saving some of his childhood books for his future children .
Family friend Heather Sharbaugh is among those who are volunteering for the AndrewStrong Foundation , whose logo is the number 66 , Andrew 's hockey jersey number , with wings on each side .
The response to the foundation so far has been great , and the hope is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gifts for a raffle Oct. 16 , Sharbaugh said .
For more information , visit andrewstrong.org .
Andrew loved his family fiercely and was a great big brother to 14-year-old Zach , Sharbaugh said .
Once , while playing a `` get to know you '' game , Andrew responded `` my parents '' to a question about whom he looked up to most , she said .
`` Family is very important to the Martons , and it definitely transferred to him . ''
The Martons are waiting to hold a Catholic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next phase of reopening under COVID-19 guidelines .
`` We want Andrew to have the full ceremony he deserves , '' Marisa Marton said .
Meanwhile , Andrew 's loved ones are coping as best they can , grieving in their own way .
`` The foundation is wonderful .
I really , really ca n't wait until we give our first donation to somebody , '' his mother said .
`` But the foundation does not replace my son . ''

Palatine family creates scholarship foundation to honor memory of 16-year-old son
Andrew Marton, 16, of Palatine died in April from injuries suffered in a dirt bike accident. His family has launched the AndrewStrong Foundation in his memory. Courtesy of Jill Readel
Andrew Marton, 16, who died in April, had saved enough money from working as a caddie and hockey referee to purchase his first car in February. Courtesy of the Marton family
Andrew Marton, 16, of Palatine, died after a dirt bike accident in April. He is pictured, second from right, with his parents, Adam and Marisa Marton, and his younger brother, Zach, in this photo from Feb. 15 at a family wedding in Florida. Courtesy of the Marton family
Andrew Marton, 16, of Palatine, died after a dirt bike accident in April. The new AndrewStrong Foundation, created in his honor, will hold its first fundraiser, a golf outing, Oct. 16. Courtesy of the Marton family
The waves of grief come in unpredictable spurts, like when Marisa Marton opened the freezer, touched a package of frozen pasta and felt tears spring as memories came flooding about an evening when her eldest son was still alive.
Sixteen-year-old Andrew Marton of Palatine died after a dirt bike accident in April, an unspeakable loss for his parents and younger brother.
Now Marisa Marton is throwing her energy into the new AndrewStrong Foundation, started by her and her husband with the help of family and friends. The foundation will give scholarships to high school seniors and provide financial assistance for students of all ages to fund extracurricular trips, sports equipment, musical instruments and more, she said.
Andrew's mother registered the foundation with the state last month and started the process of seeking federal 501(c)3 nonprofit status. The first fundraiser, a golf outing and dinner Oct. 16, already is sold out.
Golf was among the sports loved by Andrew, a student at Palatine High School who also competed in hockey, water polo and swimming. The high school golf team's home course is Palatine Hills Golf Course, where the fundraiser will be held.
"We thought it would be a great way to celebrate him," his mother said, adding the golf course intends to plant an Autumn Blaze maple tree in Andrew's honor.
Andrew died April 21, three days after he lost control of his dirt bike and crashed into a tree while on a ride with his father, Adam.
Her son started riding ATVs and motorized vehicles at age 3 and got his first dirt bike when he was in the second grade, his mother said. When he crashed, he was wearing a helmet that flew off on impact, she said.
"He was not an amateur," she said. "This was really a fluke."
Andrew had elected to be an organ donor when he got his driver's license, and his parents gave their consent at the hospital, needed because he was underage. His organs were donated to four individuals, including a 17-year-old boy.
Andrew's mother said she and her husband haven't made any moves to meet the recipients, but she would like to do that someday.
"It just helped us feel more proud about our son," she said of his organ donation.
Andrew was an "A" student and a hard worker, earning enough money by caddying golf, refereeing hockey and more to purchase his first car 11 days after he got his license in February. He planned to study business at the University of Michigan and hoped to get a scholarship for golf or water polo, his mother said.
He also was a kind person who would have been a great boyfriend and husband -- she could tell from a note she found on his phone, she said -- and who already was saving some of his childhood books for his future children.
Family friend Heather Sharbaugh is among those who are volunteering for the AndrewStrong Foundation, whose logo is the number 66, Andrew's hockey jersey number, with wings on each side. The response to the foundation so far has been great, and the hope is that even more donors will contribute funds or gifts for a raffle Oct. 16, Sharbaugh said. For more information, visit andrewstrong.org.
Andrew loved his family fiercely and was a great big brother to 14-year-old Zach, Sharbaugh said. Once, while playing a "get to know you" game, Andrew responded "my parents" to a question about whom he looked up to most, she said. "Family is very important to the Martons, and it definitely transferred to him."
The Martons are waiting to hold a Catholic Mass funeral and burial until Illinois enters the next phase of reopening under COVID-19 guidelines.
"We want Andrew to have the full ceremony he deserves," Marisa Marton said.
Meanwhile, Andrew's loved ones are coping as best they can, grieving in their own way.
"The foundation is wonderful. I really, really can't wait until we give our first donation to somebody," his mother said. "But the foundation does not replace my son."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Former D-155 teacher sentenced to probation for inappropriate online conversation with minor

A former Crystal Lake Central High School teacher on Friday was sentenced to probation and ordered to register as a sex offender in connection with 2018 comments he made to an underage girl in chatroom reserved for teenagers .
The two-year probation sentence was the result of a plea deal that Matthew Fralick accepted Friday from the McHenry County state 's attorney 's office .
In exchange for his guilty plea to an amended charge of indecent solicitation of a child , prosecutors agreed to dismiss an additional felony grooming charge that was pending against Fralick .
McHenry County Judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fralick from having any unsupervised in-person contact with minors while he serves his probation sentence .
He also must register as a sex offender for 10 years and is prohibited from communicating with minors online , McHenry County Assistant State 's Attorney Randi Freese said in court .
Fralick declined to comment on the case Friday .
His attorney , Albert Wysocki , did not respond to a Northwest Herald reporter who approached him for comment after court .
Fralick 's career at Crystal Lake Central came to an end in March 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ District 155 board voted unanimously during a special meeting to dismiss him from his position .
Most recently , Fralick taught physical education , driver 's education , and health at the high school .
The position paid a base salary of $ 102,026 with $ 4,807 in retirement enhancements and $ 15,350 in other benefits from the district , district records show .
Fralick also worked as the head football coach at Crystal Lake Central from 2010 to 2014 , and formerly acted as the assistant coach for the football , girl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The police investigation into Fralick began on April 16 , 2018 .
That day , Barrington High School Principal Steve McWilliams sent police an email that he had received from a concerned juvenile who claimed someone purporting to be a teacher at the school had made sexual advances toward her in an online chatroom reserved for teens , according to the email .
Fralick allegedly told the girl he `` often flirted with his students in the same fashion , '' according to a Barrington police report .
She also claimed Fralick tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ About a week after the initial report , Barrington police contacted Prairie Ridge High School resource officer Delmar Dade to confirm Fralick was a teacher in the district .
Communication between District 155 staff members showed Fralick was placed on paid leave twice before school officials notified parents and staff .
They learned of the situation in a late-night email sent hours after the teacher turned himself in on Feb. 1 , 2019 .

Former teacher gets probation for inappropriate online conversation with girl
Former Crystal Lake Central High School teacher Matthew Fralick appears in McHenry County court Friday, where he was sentenced to two years' probation in a plea deal he accepted from the McHenry County state's attorney's office. Fralick pleaded guilty to an amended charge of indecent solicitation of a child. Matthew Apgar/Shaw Media
Editor's note: This story was changed to correct the headline and information regarding a female student who reported she was contacted by in a chat room by Matthew Fralick. The girl was note a student at Barrington High School.
A former Crystal Lake Central High School teacher on Friday was sentenced to probation and ordered to register as a sex offender in connection with 2018 comments he made to an underage girl in a chat room reserved for teenagers.
The two-year probation sentence was the result of a plea deal that Matthew Fralick accepted Friday from the McHenry County state's attorney's office. In exchange for his guilty plea to an amended charge of indecent solicitation of a child, prosecutors agreed to dismiss an additional felony grooming charge that was pending against Fralick.
McHenry County Judge Robert Wilbrandt accepted the plea and barred Fralick from having any unsupervised in-person contact with minors while he serves his probation sentence. He also must register as a sex offender for 10 years and is prohibited from communicating with minors online, McHenry County Assistant State's Attorney Randi Freese said in court.
Fralick declined to comment on the case Friday. His attorney, Albert Wysocki, did not respond to a Northwest Herald reporter who approached him for comment after court.
Fralick's career at Crystal Lake Central came to an end in March 2019, when the Crystal Lake High School District 155 board voted unanimously during a special meeting to dismiss him from his position.
Most recently, Fralick taught physical education, driver's education, and health at the high school. The position paid a base salary of $102,026 with $4,807 in retirement enhancements and $15,350 in other benefits from the district, district records show.
Fralick also worked as the head football coach at Crystal Lake Central from 2010 to 2014, and formerly acted as the assistant coach for the football, girl basketball, and boys golf teams.
The police investigation into Fralick began on April 16, 2018. That day, Barrington High School Principal Steve McWilliams sent police an email that he had received from a concerned juvenile who claimed someone purporting to be a teacher at the school had made sexual advances toward her in an online chat room reserved for teens, according to the email.
Fralick told the girl he "often flirted with his students in the same fashion," according to a Barrington police report. She also claimed Fralick tried several times to meet with her.
About a week after the initial report, Barrington police contacted Prairie Ridge High School resource officer Delmar Dade to confirm Fralick was a teacher in the district.
Communication between District 155 staff members showed Fralick was placed on paid leave twice before school officials notified parents and staff. They learned of the situation in a late-night email sent hours after the teacher turned himself in on Feb. 1, 2019.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Grab a plate -- Des Plaines' Restaurant Week starts Oct. 16

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic , eateries throughout Des Plaines will welcome customers -- masked ones , of course -- for the city 's annual Restaurant Week celebration starting Friday , Oct. 16 .
Participating restaurants will offer special menu items or combinations priced at $ 6 , $ 12 , $ 18 or $ 24 .
Restaurant Week gets people excited about Des Plaines , said Natalie Johnson , a manager at Don 's Dock Seafood , 1220 E. Northwest Hwy .
`` Des Plaines is a really cool city , and sometimes people need to be reminded of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also an opportunity for people to connect with their community at a time when the pandemic has limited avenues for such interactions , Johnson said .
Don 's Dock is among 11 restaurants that are scheduled to participate in the event , which runs through Sunday , Oct. 25 .
The others are : American Wildburger ; Giuseppe 's Pizzeria & Catering ; Andy 's Cafe ; Little Villa ; the Beacon Tap ; Mexico Restaurant ; Charcoal Delights ; Rand Red Hots ; Club Casa Cafe ; and Thai Square Restaurant .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ St. , you 'll be able to get two roasted chicken cheesy tacos for $ 6 or a vegan dinner for two -- including sides and beverages -- for $ 24 .
Over at Charcoal Delights , 1090 Oakton St. , pork or chicken kebabs with french fries will cost $ 6 each while a Greek chicken dinner will be $ 12 .
And at Don 's Dock , $ 6 will get you a clam strip po'boy or a fried Alaskan cod sandwich , each with potato chips .
A fried shrimp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with french fries and coleslaw will set you back $ 18 .
The full selection of options can be found online at desplaines.org/government/mayor/week.htm .
Specials are available for dine-in and takeout service .
Mayor Matt Bogusz launched Restaurant Week in 2014 , and his name still adorns the event 's promotional material .
`` We have a ton of great options offered throughout the city , '' Bogusz said in a news release .
`` We need to celebrate them and promote local business . ''
Because of the pandemic , city officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and federal safety guidelines while visiting the participating restaurants .
Sysco Chicago , a restaurant supply company based in Des Plaines , is sponsoring the event .

Grab a plate -- Des Plaines' Restaurant Week starts Oct. 16
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, eateries throughout Des Plaines will welcome customers -- masked ones, of course -- for the city's annual Restaurant Week celebration starting Friday, Oct. 16.
Participating restaurants will offer special menu items or combinations priced at $6, $12, $18 or $24.
Restaurant Week gets people excited about Des Plaines, said Natalie Johnson, a manager at Don's Dock Seafood, 1220 E. Northwest Hwy.
"Des Plaines is a really cool city, and sometimes people need to be reminded of that," she said.
It's also an opportunity for people to connect with their community at a time when the pandemic has limited avenues for such interactions, Johnson said.
Don's Dock is among 11 restaurants that are scheduled to participate in the event, which runs through Sunday, Oct. 25. The others are: American Wildburger; Giuseppe's Pizzeria & Catering; Andy's Cafe; Little Villa; the Beacon Tap; Mexico Restaurant; Charcoal Delights; Rand Red Hots; Club Casa Cafe; and Thai Square Restaurant.
At American Wildburger, 1534 E. Oakton St., you'll be able to get two roasted chicken cheesy tacos for $6 or a vegan dinner for two -- including sides and beverages -- for $24.
Over at Charcoal Delights, 1090 Oakton St., pork or chicken kebabs with french fries will cost $6 each while a Greek chicken dinner will be $12.
And at Don's Dock, $6 will get you a clam strip po'boy or a fried Alaskan cod sandwich, each with potato chips. A fried shrimp meal for two or a lobster roll with french fries and coleslaw will set you back $18.
The full selection of options can be found online at desplaines.org/government/mayor/week.htm. Specials are available for dine-in and takeout service.
Mayor Matt Bogusz launched Restaurant Week in 2014, and his name still adorns the event's promotional material.
"We have a ton of great options offered throughout the city," Bogusz said in a news release. "We need to celebrate them and promote local business."
Because of the pandemic, city officials request people adhere to local, state and federal safety guidelines while visiting the participating restaurants.
Sysco Chicago, a restaurant supply company based in Des Plaines, is sponsoring the event.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Former Buffalo Grove businessman charged in gun export scheme to Ukraine

The former owner of a Buffalo Grove-based drilling equipment distributorship is charged with illegally exporting various gun parts to Ukraine over a three-year span .
Glenn Stepul , 33 , formerly of Wheeling and now a resident of Florida , has pleaded not guilty to a bevy of charges stemming from the export scheme , according to court records .
Federal prosecutors say that between 2014 and 2016 Stepul exported pistol slides and stainless steel gun barrels from the United States to Ukraine without obtaining proper authorization from the U.S. State Department in violation of the Arms Export Control Act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also accused of violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by exporting and attempting to export rifle scopes and night-vision cameras to Ukraine .
Prosecutors said Stepul concealed the export-controlled items in drilling equipment sent to Ukraine by falsely claiming on customs forms that the items inside were household goods , cosmetics , toys , stationery or cassettes , according to court records .
In addition to the charges related to violating the federal export acts , Stepul is charged with smuggling and making false statements to investigators .
Stepul pleaded not guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey in Chicago .
His next court date is slated for Dec. 16 .

Former Buffalo Grove businessman charged in gun export scheme to Ukraine
The former owner of a Buffalo Grove-based drilling equipment distributorship is charged with illegally exporting various gun parts to Ukraine over a three-year span.
Glenn Stepul, 33, formerly of Wheeling and now a resident of Florida, has pleaded not guilty to a bevy of charges stemming from the export scheme, according to court records.
Federal prosecutors say that between 2014 and 2016 Stepul exported pistol slides and stainless steel gun barrels from the United States to Ukraine without obtaining proper authorization from the U.S. State Department in violation of the Arms Export Control Act. He and a Ukrainian co-conspirator are also accused of violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by exporting and attempting to export rifle scopes and night-vision cameras to Ukraine.
Prosecutors said Stepul concealed the export-controlled items in drilling equipment sent to Ukraine by falsely claiming on customs forms that the items inside were household goods, cosmetics, toys, stationery or cassettes, according to court records.
In addition to the charges related to violating the federal export acts, Stepul is charged with smuggling and making false statements to investigators.
Stepul pleaded not guilty to all charges during his arraignment Thursday before U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey in Chicago.
His next court date is slated for Dec. 16.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Lake Zurich brewer and Affy Tapple collaborate on new beer

At a special outdoor celebration this weekend , Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich will debut a beer it has made in collaboration with Affy Tapple that promises to taste like a caramel apple in a can .
The beer , called A Bushel of Apples , is a bright golden ale that mimics the classic Chicago treat of a Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel and dragged through chopped peanuts .
`` It sounds great on paper , but there was a lot of pressure to execute it , '' Phase Three Brewing co-founder Evan Morris said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we knocked it out of the park . ''
The release party runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Phase Three Brewing Taproom , 932 Donata Court in Lake Zurich .
For every 4-pack of the new beer sold , Morris said , the brewery will donate $ 1 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository .
Morris said the idea for the collaboration was sparked three months ago by a chance encounter between employees of each company .
`` Once we met up with them , we hit it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said they tested the recipe several times before hitting on the solution .
To get the flavor just right , Morris said , the brewers add the same caramel that Affy Tapple uses as well as adding apple juice at the end of the process and peanuts throughout the brew .
`` Most fans of Affy Tapple have grown up with our caramel apples .
We ca n't wait for them to try the nostalgic flavors they love captured in a skillfully brewed beer . ''
said Todd McClamroch , Affy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also will feature live music and food including Affy Tapples , warm apple cider doughnuts and hot apple cider .
Proceeds from the food sales at the event will be donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository .
In addition to at the taproom , Morris said , the beer will be available to purchase at 22 retailers starting Monday .

Lake Zurich brewer and Affy Tapple collaborate on new beer
Lake Zurich-based Phase Three Brewing and Chicago area icon Affy Tapple partnered to create a new beer that will make its debut at an outdoor celebration this weekend. courtesy of Affy Tapple LLC
At a special outdoor celebration this weekend, Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich will debut a beer it has made in collaboration with Affy Tapple that promises to taste like a caramel apple in a can.
The beer, called A Bushel of Apples, is a bright golden ale that mimics the classic Chicago treat of a Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel and dragged through chopped peanuts.
"It sounds great on paper, but there was a lot of pressure to execute it," Phase Three Brewing co-founder Evan Morris said. "We're very excited because we feel we knocked it out of the park."
The release party runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Phase Three Brewing Taproom, 932 Donata Court in Lake Zurich.
For every 4-pack of the new beer sold, Morris said, the brewery will donate $1 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Morris said the idea for the collaboration was sparked three months ago by a chance encounter between employees of each company.
"Once we met up with them, we hit it off right away," Morris said.
He said they tested the recipe several times before hitting on the solution. To get the flavor just right, Morris said, the brewers add the same caramel that Affy Tapple uses as well as adding apple juice at the end of the process and peanuts throughout the brew.
"Most fans of Affy Tapple have grown up with our caramel apples. We can't wait for them to try the nostalgic flavors they love captured in a skillfully brewed beer." said Todd McClamroch, Affy Tapple vice president.
The weekend celebration also will feature live music and food including Affy Tapples, warm apple cider doughnuts and hot apple cider. Proceeds from the food sales at the event will be donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
In addition to at the taproom, Morris said, the beer will be available to purchase at 22 retailers starting Monday.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Kane County has more federal COVID-19 assistance money than requests for help

When Kane County received nearly $ 93 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds nearly six months ago , local officials feared it might not be enough .
But this week , the committee charged with overseeing the funds found itself with more money than it knew what to do with .
The deadlines to apply for all the various pools of funds have expired .
Spreadsheets of the requests obtained by the Daily Herald show that even if county officials approved every eligible penny requested , there would still be about $ 7 million unspoken for .
That 's far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have just a couple of months ago when pressure intensified from the local municipalities , small businesses and nonprofit agencies to release the funds to them .
`` We have a substantial sum of money that we still need to allocate , '' said John Hoscheit , chairman of the Kane County CARES Act Allocation Committee .
`` We have decisions to make .
We need ideas to get these funds allocated sooner rather than later . ''
An initial committee spent two months reviewing the federal obligations and rules attached to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned with the slow pace of the initial review -- was formed and took control of the process .
The county ultimately decided to earmark about $ 51 million for its own expenses .
It is still reviewing , and has not yet allocated , millions of dollars in requests by local municipalities , fire districts and nonprofits .
But even with those applications in hand , the committee found itself Thursday puzzling over what to do with millions of dollars that must be spent in less than 90 days .
Part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest from local small businesses in the $ 8 million the county set aside for them .
Only 253 businesses applied for a grant .
If all were to receive the maximum amount of assistance , there still would be $ 3 million in that pool .
Nearly three times as many businesses in DuPage County applied for CARES Act assistance .
Kane County Board members expressed surprise this week about the low interest by businesses , but the county staff assured them the program was widely publicized .
In June , county @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October to get the money into the hands of local businesses , many would close shop forever before the funds could help them .
The county also is reviewing the 53 applications it received from nonprofit entities seeking help .
And nearly every local municipality maxed out its requested allocation of the $ 27.7 million set aside to help them .
Local park districts applied for about $ 821,000 .
Townships and the forest preserve district asked for $ 698,000 .
And library districts requested $ 325,000 .
The only area county officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protection districts .
The committee had set aside $ 1.35 million for those entities , but fire districts asked for more than $ 6 million worth of assistance .
Given the expected surplus , committee members expressed a willingness to increase the allocation for fire districts .
They also suggested additional county and municipal requests could see a second round of funding .
It is unlikely the county would seek or take requests for aid from entities it already has n't been in contact with .
There may not be enough time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the deadline to spend all the money .

Kane County has more federal COVID-19 assistance money than requests for help
When Kane County received nearly $93 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds nearly six months ago, local officials feared it might not be enough.
But this week, the committee charged with overseeing the funds found itself with more money than it knew what to do with.
The deadlines to apply for all the various pools of funds have expired. Spreadsheets of the requests obtained by the Daily Herald show that even if county officials approved every eligible penny requested, there would still be about $7 million unspoken for.
That's far more wiggle room than county officials expected to have just a couple of months ago when pressure intensified from the local municipalities, small businesses and nonprofit agencies to release the funds to them.
"We have a substantial sum of money that we still need to allocate," said John Hoscheit, chairman of the Kane County CARES Act Allocation Committee. "We have decisions to make. We need ideas to get these funds allocated sooner rather than later."
An initial committee spent two months reviewing the federal obligations and rules attached to the money before Horscheit's committee -- concerned with the slow pace of the initial review -- was formed and took control of the process.
The county ultimately decided to earmark about $51 million for its own expenses. It is still reviewing, and has not yet allocated, millions of dollars in requests by local municipalities, fire districts and nonprofits.
But even with those applications in hand, the committee found itself Thursday puzzling over what to do with millions of dollars that must be spent in less than 90 days.
Part of the surprising surplus stems from comparatively low interest from local small businesses in the $8 million the county set aside for them. Only 253 businesses applied for a grant. If all were to receive the maximum amount of assistance, there still would be $3 million in that pool.
Nearly three times as many businesses in DuPage County applied for CARES Act assistance.
Kane County Board members expressed surprise this week about the low interest by businesses, but the county staff assured them the program was widely publicized. In June, county board members feared if they waited until October to get the money into the hands of local businesses, many would close shop forever before the funds could help them.
The county also is reviewing the 53 applications it received from nonprofit entities seeking help. And nearly every local municipality maxed out its requested allocation of the $27.7 million set aside to help them.
Local park districts applied for about $821,000. Townships and the forest preserve district asked for $698,000. And library districts requested $325,000.
The only area county officials underestimated the need in was local fire protection districts. The committee had set aside $1.35 million for those entities, but fire districts asked for more than $6 million worth of assistance.
Given the expected surplus, committee members expressed a willingness to increase the allocation for fire districts. They also suggested additional county and municipal requests could see a second round of funding.
It is unlikely the county would seek or take requests for aid from entities it already hasn't been in contact with. There may not be enough time to certify the eligibility of new applicants before the deadline to spend all the money.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--'Empty Shoes, Empty Hearts' highlights efforts to prevent youth suicides

On the eve of World Mental Health Day , officials gathered Friday at the Rotary Healing Butterfly Garden behind the Children 's Advocacy Center in Hoffman Estates in an event called `` Empty Shoes , Empty Hearts '' to highlight efforts to prevent youth suicide .
Dotted around the butterfly garden were 57 pairs of shoes , one for each 2018 Illinois victim of suicide who was 17 or younger .
School officials , politicians and representatives of social service organizations spoke of those lost and of the need to do more to prevent teen suicide .
`` One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help decrease the rates of suicide in our communities , '' said Gabriela Vargas , a suicide loss survivor and chair of the new Rotary Satellite Club , SHERC .
`` Suicide is one of the most traumatic losses , and many are faced with isolation , due to stigma in our communities . ''
`` We 're here to say that you are not alone .
And that there 's hope and healing , '' said Mark Parr , director of the Children 's Advocacy Center .
The center offers free , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sexual abuse , severe physical abuse , witnesses to domestic violence , or involved in as victims or witnesses to other crimes .
Trauma and abuse in childhood can lead to feelings of sadness and thoughts of self harm , he said .
At the end of the remembrance , 57 `` Bulbs of Hope '' were planted in remembrance of the children .
More information on the event sponsors is at facebook.com/iamsherc and cachelps.org .
Separately , the World Health Organization will conduct its first global online advocacy event on mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for World Mental Health Day on its Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube , TikTok and Twitch channels .
World leaders , mental health experts and celebrity guests will discuss how to make sure that quality mental health care is available to everyone who needs it .

'Empty Shoes, Empty Hearts' highlights efforts to prevent youth suicides
On the eve of World Mental Health Day, officials gathered Friday at the Rotary Healing Butterfly Garden behind the Children's Advocacy Center in Hoffman Estates in an event called "Empty Shoes, Empty Hearts" to highlight efforts to prevent youth suicide.
Dotted around the butterfly garden were 57 pairs of shoes, one for each 2018 Illinois victim of suicide who was 17 or younger. School officials, politicians and representatives of social service organizations spoke of those lost and of the need to do more to prevent teen suicide.
"One of the goals of our club is to help decrease the rates of suicide in our communities," said Gabriela Vargas, a suicide loss survivor and chair of the new Rotary Satellite Club, SHERC. "Suicide is one of the most traumatic losses, and many are faced with isolation, due to stigma in our communities."
"We're here to say that you are not alone. And that there's hope and healing," said Mark Parr, director of the Children's Advocacy Center. The center offers free, confidential services to children who are victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, witnesses to domestic violence, or involved in as victims or witnesses to other crimes. Trauma and abuse in childhood can lead to feelings of sadness and thoughts of self harm, he said.
At the end of the remembrance, 57 "Bulbs of Hope" were planted in remembrance of the children. More information on the event sponsors is at facebook.com/iamsherc and cachelps.org.
Separately, the World Health Organization will conduct its first global online advocacy event on mental health from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday for World Mental Health Day on its Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and Twitch channels.
World leaders, mental health experts and celebrity guests will discuss how to make sure that quality mental health care is available to everyone who needs it.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Van Dyke's appeal dismissed at his own request

Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke 's appeal of his 2018 conviction for killing 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in 2014 was dismissed Friday following Van Dyke 's own request to drop the appeal .
Kane County State 's Attorney Joe McMahon had been appointed to prosecute the case after the Cook County state 's attorney 's office agreed to a request for a special prosecutor .
McMahon commented on the dismissal of the appeal Friday .
`` Mr. Van Dyke 's decision prevents additional years of litigation , bringing finality to the thorough prosecution of this case in which his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' McMahon said in a statement .
`` I wish to again thank everyone who diligently worked with us on this case from the time of our appointment as special prosecutor in August 2016 through today 's Appellate Court ruling . ''
The Appellate Court of Illinois 1st District made the formal ruling Friday on the Sept. 29 motion by Van Dyke 's attorney that the appeal be dropped .
On Oct. 20 , 2014 , Van Dyke responded to a call for a disturbance near the 4100 block of South Pulaski @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times .
Most of the shots were fired after McDonald fell to the ground .
Multiple Chicago police officers were already on the scene when Van Dyke arrived .
Within seconds he began shooting at McDonald , who was walking away from him .
McDonald died a short time later at Mount Sinai Hospital .
A Cook County jury in October 2018 convicted Van Dyke of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm .
Van Dyke was sentenced to six years and nine months of imprisonment in the Illinois @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Van Dyke likely will serve about half of the sentence , according to the Kane County state 's attorney 's office .

Van Dyke's appeal dismissed at his own request
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke's appeal of his 2018 conviction for killing 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in 2014 was dismissed Friday following Van Dyke's own request to drop the appeal.
Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon had been appointed to prosecute the case after the Cook County state's attorney's office agreed to a request for a special prosecutor.
McMahon commented on the dismissal of the appeal Friday.
"Mr. Van Dyke's decision prevents additional years of litigation, bringing finality to the thorough prosecution of this case in which his rights were protected and justice was served," McMahon said in a statement. "I wish to again thank everyone who diligently worked with us on this case from the time of our appointment as special prosecutor in August 2016 through today's Appellate Court ruling."
The Appellate Court of Illinois 1st District made the formal ruling Friday on the Sept. 29 motion by Van Dyke's attorney that the appeal be dropped.
On Oct. 20, 2014, Van Dyke responded to a call for a disturbance near the 4100 block of South Pulaski Road in Chicago and shot McDonald 16 times. Most of the shots were fired after McDonald fell to the ground.
Multiple Chicago police officers were already on the scene when Van Dyke arrived. Within seconds he began shooting at McDonald, who was walking away from him. McDonald died a short time later at Mount Sinai Hospital.
A Cook County jury in October 2018 convicted Van Dyke of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm.
Van Dyke was sentenced to six years and nine months of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Under Illinois law, Van Dyke likely will serve about half of the sentence, according to the Kane County state's attorney's office.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--While Casten calls Trump 'dangerous,' Ives supports the president

While Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten has called Donald Trump `` the most dangerous president we have ever known , '' Republican congressional challenger Jeanne Ives is voicing support for Trump 's reelection .
Casten , who 's seeking a second term representing Illinois ' 6th Congressional District in the West and Northwest suburbs , bashed Trump in a candidate survey for the Daily Herald and in a recent debate with Ives .
`` He has put his own self-interests above the office he holds and the American people we serve , '' said Casten , a Downers Grove resident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's bid for the White House .
Ives , of Wheaton , wants Trump to have four more years in the Oval Office .
`` Love him or hate him , Trump never forgot who put him in office and never forgot the plans ( he promised ) , '' Ives said during that debate with Casten , which was hosted last weekend by WBBM 780-AM and 105.9-FM and Crain 's Chicago Business .
`` He cut regulations , ( which ) allowed the economy to flourish and job numbers to rise .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ really important to me , and he nominated conservatives to the Supreme Court . ''
Ives , who unsuccessfully challenged then-Gov .
Bruce Rauner from the political right in the 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary , is a U.S. Military Academy graduate and an Army veteran .
Casten , the former president and CEO of an energy recycling company , said he ran for Congress in 2018 because he objected to Trump 's rejection of scientific evidence and intolerance of `` anybody who does n't look like him . ''
Casten 's objections to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December , Casten voted for both articles of impeachment against Trump .
`` The Constitution explicitly includes impeachment as a final check against those who would wield executive power in the service of 'treason , bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors , ' '' Casten said at the time .
`` These abuses of power are exactly what President Trump committed when he withheld military aid to an ally to pressure a foreign government to investigate a political rival and then systematically obstructed Congress ' ability to learn the truth of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Casten pointed out that the president 's actions have led to `` mass mobilization '' by people who do n't share his values .
`` From the global women 's marches that followed his election ... to the massive protests in support of Black Lives Matter , Donald Trump has mobilized Americans across the country , '' Casten said .
That surge in civic awareness and action has left Casten feeling somewhat optimistic about the country .
`` We will get past this , '' Casten said .
Ives endorsed Republican Sen. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2016 primary season , but she 's now a Trump booster .
Earlier this year , Ives gave Trump an ' A ' grade for his policies , especially those regarding the economy and foreign relations .
Casten has used audio and video of that comment in campaign ads .
Ives also criticized the impeachment , calling it a `` fanatical obsession '' for House Democrats .
But Ives -- whose congressional bid has been endorsed by Cruz -- has disapproved of some of the president 's actions , too .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't like how Trump has responded to some of his detractors , saying he should have taken a higher road in many cases .
And in the recent radio debate , Ives said she disagrees with Trump 's approval of unbalanced budgets and large spending bills .
The 6th District includes parts of Cook , DuPage , Kane , Lake and McHenry counties .
Libertarian candidate Bill Redpath of West Dundee also is running .

While Casten calls Trump 'dangerous,' Ives supports the president
Sean Casten and Jeanne Ives are candidates for the 6th Congressional District seat.
While Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten has called Donald Trump "the most dangerous president we have ever known," Republican congressional challenger Jeanne Ives is voicing support for Trump's reelection.
Casten, who's seeking a second term representing Illinois' 6th Congressional District in the West and Northwest suburbs, bashed Trump in a candidate survey for the Daily Herald and in a recent debate with Ives.
"He has put his own self-interests above the office he holds and the American people we serve," said Casten, a Downers Grove resident who's backing fellow Democrat Joe Biden's bid for the White House.
Ives, of Wheaton, wants Trump to have four more years in the Oval Office.
"Love him or hate him, Trump never forgot who put him in office and never forgot the plans (he promised)," Ives said during that debate with Casten, which was hosted last weekend by WBBM 780-AM and 105.9-FM and Crain's Chicago Business. "He cut regulations, (which) allowed the economy to flourish and job numbers to rise. He rebuilt our military, which is really important to me, and he nominated conservatives to the Supreme Court."
Ives, who unsuccessfully challenged then-Gov. Bruce Rauner from the political right in the 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary, is a U.S. Military Academy graduate and an Army veteran.
Casten, the former president and CEO of an energy recycling company, said he ran for Congress in 2018 because he objected to Trump's rejection of scientific evidence and intolerance of "anybody who doesn't look like him."
Casten's objections to Trump don't end there. In December, Casten voted for both articles of impeachment against Trump.
"The Constitution explicitly includes impeachment as a final check against those who would wield executive power in the service of 'treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors,'" Casten said at the time. "These abuses of power are exactly what President Trump committed when he withheld military aid to an ally to pressure a foreign government to investigate a political rival and then systematically obstructed Congress' ability to learn the truth of his actions."
Although critical of Trump, Casten pointed out that the president's actions have led to "mass mobilization" by people who don't share his values.
"From the global women's marches that followed his election ... to the massive protests in support of Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump has mobilized Americans across the country," Casten said.
That surge in civic awareness and action has left Casten feeling somewhat optimistic about the country.
"We will get past this," Casten said.
Ives endorsed Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas for president during the 2016 primary season, but she's now a Trump booster.
Earlier this year, Ives gave Trump an 'A' grade for his policies, especially those regarding the economy and foreign relations. Casten has used audio and video of that comment in campaign ads.
Ives also criticized the impeachment, calling it a "fanatical obsession" for House Democrats.
But Ives -- whose congressional bid has been endorsed by Cruz -- has disapproved of some of the president's actions, too.
For example, Ives has said she doesn't like how Trump has responded to some of his detractors, saying he should have taken a higher road in many cases.
And in the recent radio debate, Ives said she disagrees with Trump's approval of unbalanced budgets and large spending bills.
When asked about Casten calling Trump dangerous, Ives wouldn't comment.
The 6th District includes parts of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties. Libertarian candidate Bill Redpath of West Dundee also is running.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-09--Poke Bros. Hawaiian-style restaurants coming to Schaumburg, Gurnee

Poke Bros. , the Hawaiian-style fresh fish restaurant chain that already has a few suburban locations , will soon be opening in Schaumburg and Gurnee .
The restaurants specializing in poke -- pronounced `` poh-kay '' -- which is cube-shaped cuts of raw fish in a bowl , are currently operating locally in Naperville , St. Charles , Lake in the Hills , Aurora and Oak Brook Terrace .
The Schaumburg location will be at the former site of Which Wich at 391 S. Barrington Road , while the Gurnee Poke Bros. will be at 6310 Grand Ave .
Representatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached , but Schaumburg Economic Development Director Matt Frank said that the restaurant 's final inspection by the village will be next week .
`` We anticipate them opening very shortly here , '' he said .
Gurnee Economic Development Director Ellen Dean said the arrival of a new restaurant in a year that has n't been kind to the industry is highly anticipated .
`` We 're thrilled that they 're coming to town , '' she said .
`` It joins Five Guys , Jersey Mike 's , and Verizon in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ring road .
Poke Bros is a unique offering which is a complement to Gurnee 's existing variety of shopping and dining options . ''
Dean added that contractors have at least a few weeks of work left , but she expects the restaurant to be open soon after .
Under COVID-19 protocols , restaurant operators have a certain amount of discretion as to whether they will offer carryout only or provide a limited amount of indoor seating .
The specific plans for Schaumburg or Gurnee have not yet been shared with either @ @ @ @ @

Poke Bros. Hawaiian-style restaurants coming to Schaumburg, Gurnee
The forthcoming site of a Poke Bros. restaurant specializing in Hawaiian-style fresh fish dishes at 6310 Grand Ave. in Gurnee. Courtesy of village of Gurnee
Poke Bros., the Hawaiian-style fresh fish restaurant chain that already has a few suburban locations, will soon be opening in Schaumburg and Gurnee.
The restaurants specializing in poke -- pronounced "poh-kay" -- which is cube-shaped cuts of raw fish in a bowl, are currently operating locally in Naperville, St. Charles, Lake in the Hills, Aurora and Oak Brook Terrace.
The Schaumburg location will be at the former site of Which Wich at 391 S. Barrington Road, while the Gurnee Poke Bros. will be at 6310 Grand Ave.
Representatives for the locations could not be immediately reached, but Schaumburg Economic Development Director Matt Frank said that the restaurant's final inspection by the village will be next week. "We anticipate them opening very shortly here," he said.
Gurnee Economic Development Director Ellen Dean said the arrival of a new restaurant in a year that hasn't been kind to the industry is highly anticipated.
"We're thrilled that they're coming to town," she said. "It joins Five Guys, Jersey Mike's, and Verizon in a prime location on the Gurnee Mills ring road. Poke Bros is a unique offering which is a complement to Gurnee's existing variety of shopping and dining options."
Dean added that contractors have at least a few weeks of work left, but she expects the restaurant to be open soon after.
Under COVID-19 protocols, restaurant operators have a certain amount of discretion as to whether they will offer carryout only or provide a limited amount of indoor seating. The specific plans for Schaumburg or Gurnee have not yet been shared with either village, officials said.