dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--How the St. Charles library is coordinating a major renovation amid COVID-19

Hundreds of thousands of books , audiovisual materials and other items were packed up in early March , ready to be relocated across town in preparation for an $ 18.6 million expansion and renovation of the St. Charles Public Library .
A public groundbreaking ceremony was planned for April 5 .
The library 's temporary space at the former Haines Middle School was scheduled to open a day later .
And though operations would be a little abnormal during the more than yearlong construction project , library Director Edith Craig was confident patrons would retain full access to its materials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 1 S. Sixth Ave. began as scheduled -- sans ceremony -- and has remained on track , Craig said .
Movers relocated the entire collection .
But in-person library operations and programs were shut down for months to comply with COVID-19 restrictions .
As agencies begin to reopen statewide in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan , she said , St. Charles library leaders now face a unique challenge : navigating the throes of a health crisis in an unfamiliar and significantly smaller space .
`` Not only were we coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but there were staff who had never walked through this building before , '' Craig said .
`` We still had things packed at the time .
It was a double whammy for us . ''
The library maintained online and phone resources through the stay-at-home order , and employees worked remotely .
`` We were still busy behind the scenes , '' she said .
When they returned to work -- in shifts to comply with social distancing guidelines -- they immediately began developing phased plans to restore services , starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You should 've seen us when we got our first patron the first day , '' Craig said .
`` We all did a little dance . ''
The next step is finalizing protocols to welcome community members into the rental space within Haines , 305 S. Ninth St .
The library will likely open by appointment only this month to maintain capacity limits in the public area , which is about one-third the size of its regular headquarters , Craig said .
`` This community has been very supportive of the steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're trying to keep everyone safe , '' she said .
`` We 're finally coming back to some level of normalcy . ''
The library expects to operate in the Haines building until next spring , when it will close for three to four weeks to move back into the remodeled Sixth Avenue facility .
Crews are currently working on exterior infrastructure improvements , reconfiguring the parking lot and digging a sunken terraced garden to be used for outdoor programming , Craig said .
Other upgrades include creating a new entrance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a teen room , and additional meeting and study rooms , among other interior improvements .
Information on the project and the library 's reopening is available at www.scpld.org .

How the St. Charles library is coordinating a major renovation amid COVID-19
The entire St. Charles library collection was relocated from its facility at 1 S. Sixth Ave. to a temporary space at the former Haines Middle School, but not all items will be on display, Director Edith Craig said. Courtesy of the St. Charles Public Library
The St. Charles Public Library has set up a section for new books inside its temporary space at the former Haines Middle School at 305 S. Ninth St. Courtesy of the St. Charles Public Library
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, crews were able to begin construction on time on a roughly $18.6 million renovation and expansion of the St. Charles Public Library. Rick West | Staff Photographer
Hundreds of thousands of books, audiovisual materials and other items were packed up in early March, ready to be relocated across town in preparation for an $18.6 million expansion and renovation of the St. Charles Public Library.
A public groundbreaking ceremony was planned for April 5. The library's temporary space at the former Haines Middle School was scheduled to open a day later. And though operations would be a little abnormal during the more than yearlong construction project, library Director Edith Craig was confident patrons would retain full access to its materials and services.
Then the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Construction on the facility at 1 S. Sixth Ave. began as scheduled -- sans ceremony -- and has remained on track, Craig said. Movers relocated the entire collection. But in-person library operations and programs were shut down for months to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
As agencies begin to reopen statewide in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan, she said, St. Charles library leaders now face a unique challenge: navigating the throes of a health crisis in an unfamiliar and significantly smaller space.
"Not only were we coming back to new processes and safety measures, but there were staff who had never walked through this building before," Craig said. "We still had things packed at the time. It was a double whammy for us."
The library maintained online and phone resources through the stay-at-home order, and employees worked remotely. "We were still busy behind the scenes," she said.
When they returned to work -- in shifts to comply with social distancing guidelines -- they immediately began developing phased plans to restore services, starting with contactless pickup last month.
"You should've seen us when we got our first patron the first day," Craig said. "We all did a little dance."
The next step is finalizing protocols to welcome community members into the rental space within Haines, 305 S. Ninth St. The library will likely open by appointment only this month to maintain capacity limits in the public area, which is about one-third the size of its regular headquarters, Craig said.
"This community has been very supportive of the steps we've taken with understanding that we're trying to keep everyone safe," she said. "We're finally coming back to some level of normalcy."
The library expects to operate in the Haines building until next spring, when it will close for three to four weeks to move back into the remodeled Sixth Avenue facility.
Crews are currently working on exterior infrastructure improvements, reconfiguring the parking lot and digging a sunken terraced garden to be used for outdoor programming, Craig said. Other upgrades include creating a new entrance, a drive-up window, a makerspace, a teen room, and additional meeting and study rooms, among other interior improvements.
Information on the project and the library's reopening is available at www.scpld.org.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--Winchester House nursing home residents all to be moved into replacement today

After more than 150 years , a new era in skilled nursing for Lake County residents will begin today with the opening of a new facility to replace the age-old Winchester House .
The yellowed page will officially turn after all 98 residents of the five-story building at Winchester Road and Milwaukee Avenue ( Route 21 ) in Libertyville are transferred in an elaborately planned move .
Employees , too , will switch locations to the 185-bed Thrive of Lake County , a state-licensed facility built on a former driving range at Route 45 southeast of Route 83 in Mundelein @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said Brad Haber , principal with Innovative Health LLC , the developer and owner of the $ 30 million project .
State health officials signed off on all needed final approvals Tuesday , Haber said , paving the way for the long-planned replacement of Winchester House .
Because the physical conditions , needs and other logistics of every resident had to be carefully coordinated , the transfer wo n't happen quickly .
But it will be complete some time today , Haber said .
At that point , the building that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officially will be open and any remaining government connection will end .
Thrive of Lake County has 56 beds for long-term residents and 50 memory care beds .
Nearly all of those will be taken by current Winchester House residents , one of the conditions county officials insisted on .
`` That was very important to us , '' said Lake County Board Member Steve Carlson , an original and current member of the Winchester House Advisory Board , which has studied and debated issues surrounding the facility for a dozen years or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Mundelein location is 79 beds for short-term , inpatient rehab .
That portion of the business has a separate entrance and will operate independently , Haber said .
`` There literally is nothing like this in that area , '' he said .
Thrive just opened a short-term rehab facility in Lisle and plans to open one this fall in Aurora .
Most of the short-term rehab rooms in Mundelein are private with individual restrooms and are equipped to have oxygen pumped in , he added , making them a suitable COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be .
Winchester House opened in 1847 as a poor farm and evolved into a long-term , 24-hour skilled nursing facility .
The building on the Lake County campus in Libertyville is nearing a half century old and renovations were determined to be too costly .
The county opted to get out of the nursing home business because of decreasing usage , dwindling revenue and a substantial deficit .
Traditional Care of Lake County , an entity of Rosemont-based Innovative Health , has operated Winchester House under contract with Lake County since Aug. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to build the replacement .
Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz and Amanda Orenchuk , the village 's community development director , welcomed the new venture .
`` The building is beautiful , functional and meets a need for senior services , '' Lentz said .
Orenchuk added : `` On a recent tour of the facility , it was apparent the passion and level of care the team has for every detail . ''

Winchester House nursing home residents all to be moved into replacement today
This is the courtyard at Thrive of Lake County on Route 45 in Mundelein. The $30 million facility is replacing Winchester House on the Lake County government campus in Libertyville. Courtesy of Innovative Health LLC
The entrance of Thrive of Lake County on Route 45 in Mundelein. The 185-bed facility is replacing Winchester House skilled nursing facility in Libertyville. Courtesy of Innovative Health LLC
After more than 150 years, a new era in skilled nursing for Lake County residents will begin today with the opening of a new facility to replace the age-old Winchester House.
The yellowed page will officially turn after all 98 residents of the five-story building at Winchester Road and Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21) in Libertyville are transferred in an elaborately planned move.
Employees, too, will switch locations to the 185-bed Thrive of Lake County, a state-licensed facility built on a former driving range at Route 45 southeast of Route 83 in Mundelein.
"Different name, same people," said Brad Haber, principal with Innovative Health LLC, the developer and owner of the $30 million project.
State health officials signed off on all needed final approvals Tuesday, Haber said, paving the way for the long-planned replacement of Winchester House.
Because the physical conditions, needs and other logistics of every resident had to be carefully coordinated, the transfer won't happen quickly.
But it will be complete some time today, Haber said. At that point, the building that has been under construction for 18 months officially will be open and any remaining government connection will end.
Thrive of Lake County has 56 beds for long-term residents and 50 memory care beds. Nearly all of those will be taken by current Winchester House residents, one of the conditions county officials insisted on.
"That was very important to us," said Lake County Board Member Steve Carlson, an original and current member of the Winchester House Advisory Board, which has studied and debated issues surrounding the facility for a dozen years or more.
The new element offered at the Mundelein location is 79 beds for short-term, inpatient rehab. That portion of the business has a separate entrance and will operate independently, Haber said.
"There literally is nothing like this in that area," he said. Thrive just opened a short-term rehab facility in Lisle and plans to open one this fall in Aurora.
Most of the short-term rehab rooms in Mundelein are private with individual restrooms and are equipped to have oxygen pumped in, he added, making them a suitable COVID-19 relief valve for hospitals, if need be.
Winchester House opened in 1847 as a poor farm and evolved into a long-term, 24-hour skilled nursing facility. The building on the Lake County campus in Libertyville is nearing a half century old and renovations were determined to be too costly.
The county opted to get out of the nursing home business because of decreasing usage, dwindling revenue and a substantial deficit.
Traditional Care of Lake County, an entity of Rosemont-based Innovative Health, has operated Winchester House under contract with Lake County since Aug. 1, 2015, and was selected to build the replacement.
Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz and Amanda Orenchuk, the village's community development director, welcomed the new venture.
"The building is beautiful, functional and meets a need for senior services," Lentz said.
Orenchuk added: "On a recent tour of the facility, it was apparent the passion and level of care the team has for every detail."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--Kentucky Police: Indiana man charged with raping 13-year-old

HILLVIEW , Ky. -- An Indiana man has been charged with raping a 13-year-old girl in a Kentucky parking lot @ @ @ @ @ , authorities said .
Lemual Sikes , of New Albany , Indiana , was charged @ @ @ @ @ possession or viewing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor , news outlets reported @ @ @ @ @ said officers found Sikes , 39 , and a female in the backseat of a @ @ @ @ @ lot .
Police recognized the female as a 13-year-old girl from the area but Sikes @ @ @ @ @ was 18 .
An arrest citation said Sikes told police he met the girl on @ @ @ @ @ , three weeks ago and began talking to her on Snapchat .
Sikes admitted to @ @ @ @ @ girl at the parking lot , where they had sexual intercourse .
It 's unclear @ @ @ @ @ who could comment on his behalf .

Kentucky Police: Indiana man charged with raping 13-year-old
HILLVIEW, Ky. -- An Indiana man has been charged with raping a 13-year-old girl in a Kentucky parking lot after he met her online, authorities said.
Lemual Sikes, of New Albany, Indiana, was charged Tuesday with second-degree rape and possession or viewing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, news outlets reported.
Hillview police in Kentucky said officers found Sikes, 39, and a female in the backseat of a car in a church parking lot.
Police recognized the female as a 13-year-old girl from the area but Sikes told officers he thought she was 18.
An arrest citation said Sikes told police he met the girl on MeetMe, a dating app, three weeks ago and began talking to her on Snapchat.
Sikes admitted to police that he met the girl at the parking lot, where they had sexual intercourse.
The investigation was ongoing.
It's unclear whether Sikes had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--US Army chief welcomed to Thailand with coronavirus test

BANGKOK -- A U.S. Army delegation led by chief of staff Gen. James McConville on Thursday became the first official visitors to Thailand since entry rules were eased as part of the lifting of coronavirus restrictions .
A photo released by the Thai Army shows a medical team wearing hazmat suits taking a nose swab from McConville on his arrival from Singapore .
Thai officials had said they were told he also would be tested before departing Singapore .
The visit caused a mild brouhaha on local social media with claims the delegation was allowed to shortcut a required 14-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were false , because regulations for VIP guests of the government include provisions for skipping the quarantine at state facilities for short visits by delegations of 10 members or less .
VIPs must still observe other regulations , including holding certificates that they tested negative for the coronavirus , having Thai liaison officials accompany them , keeping to a fixed itinerary and utilizing only their own specially arranged transport .
McConville met Thai army chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong on Thursday and is to meet Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Friday .
He flies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thai political activist Srisuwan Janya vowed earlier this week to file an official complaint charging the government with malfeasance for allowing the visit .
He alleged , without producing evidence , that the VIP rules were established solely to facilitate the U.S. delegation 's visit .
Thailand has long been one of the closet allies in Asia of the United States , though relations have been strained over Washington 's statements of concern over the status of democracy in Thailand , particularly following military coups in 2006 and 2014 .
The fuss over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week involving the United States and the coronavirus .
Photos of the U.S. Embassy 's 4th of July reception showed U.S .
Ambassador Michael George DeSombre posing for photos with guests including Thai Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul .
None wore masks in the group photos , in which they stood side by side .
Anutin was the main target of local criticism , as he is supposed to be a leader in the fight against COVID-19 .
Thailand is proud of having largely contained the coronavirus , with 3,202 total coronavirus cases , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no local infections for 45 days , with the only new cases being Thais repatriated from abroad .
The government is grappling with the question of when to start allowing tourists back in after banning scheduled passenger flights from abroad at the beginning of April .

US Army chief welcomed to Thailand with coronavirus test
In this photo released by Royal Thai Army, health officers spray disinfectant on luggage belonging toU.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville at Military airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, July 9, 2020. McConville will be the first official foreign guest to meet Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha at the Government House since travel restrictions were eased for a select group of foreigners allowed to visit Thailand. (Royal Thai Army via AP) Associated Press
In this photo released by the Royal Thai Army, a health officer collects a nasal swab sample from Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. James McConville to test for the coronavirus at the military airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, July 9, 2020. McConville will be the first official foreign guest to meet Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha at the Government House since travel restrictions were eased for a select group of foreigners allowed to visit Thailand. (Royal Thai Army via AP) Associated Press
BANGKOK -- A U.S. Army delegation led by chief of staff Gen. James McConville on Thursday became the first official visitors to Thailand since entry rules were eased as part of the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.
A photo released by the Thai Army shows a medical team wearing hazmat suits taking a nose swab from McConville on his arrival from Singapore. Thai officials had said they were told he also would be tested before departing Singapore.
The visit caused a mild brouhaha on local social media with claims the delegation was allowed to shortcut a required 14-day quarantine for foreign visitors.
The claims were false, because regulations for VIP guests of the government include provisions for skipping the quarantine at state facilities for short visits by delegations of 10 members or less.
VIPs must still observe other regulations, including holding certificates that they tested negative for the coronavirus, having Thai liaison officials accompany them, keeping to a fixed itinerary and utilizing only their own specially arranged transport.
McConville met Thai army chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong on Thursday and is to meet Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Friday. He flies to Japan after his two-day visit.
Thai political activist Srisuwan Janya vowed earlier this week to file an official complaint charging the government with malfeasance for allowing the visit. He alleged, without producing evidence, that the VIP rules were established solely to facilitate the U.S. delegation's visit.
Thailand has long been one of the U.S.'s closest allies in Asia, though relations have been strained over Washington's statements of concern over the status of democracy in Thailand, particularly following military coups in 2006 and 2014.
The fuss over McConville's visit was the second this week involving the United States and the coronavirus. Photos of the U.S. Embassy's 4th of July reception showed U.S. Ambassador Michael George DeSombre posing for photos with guests including Thai Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. None wore masks in the group photos, in which they stood side by side.
Anutin was the main target of local criticism, as he is supposed to be a leader in the fight against COVID-19.
Thailand is proud of having largely contained the coronavirus, with 3,202 total coronavirus cases, including 58 deaths. There have been no local infections for 45 days, with the only new cases being Thais repatriated from abroad.
The government has not settled when it will allow tourists to return after banning scheduled passenger flights from abroad in April.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--1,018 new COVID-19 cases push Illinois past 150,000 infections

Another 1,018 Illinois residents are infected with COVID-19 , which puts the total number of infections over 150,000 since the outbreak began .
Another 20 have perished from the disease , as well , state health officials reported Thursday in their daily update , bringing the state 's death toll to 7,119 .
Total cases are 150,450 .
It is the first time the state has recorded more than 1,000 new cases in one day since June 5 .
Thursday also saw the most test results returned in one day with 36,180 , for a 2.8 % infection rate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2.6 % of tests resulting in new cases .
The state has performed more than 1.87 million tests since the outbreak began , with 8 % of those tests resulting in positive cases , according to IDPH figures .
Gov .
J.B. Pritzker has urged increased testing and more accessibility to tests for Illinois residents as many activities resume but others retrench .
The Illinois High School Association on Thursday announced a no-contact rule for student athletes , revising a plan that had been in place since Monday .
State education officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next month under strict guidelines from IDPH .
The reopening rules include mandatory face coverings for students and faculty , no gatherings of more than 50 people , six-foot social distancing , daily symptom and temperature screenings and increased schoolwide cleaning and disinfecting .
Meanwhile , Illinois State Board of Education officials are also preparing for the potential for increased remote learning .
The state is distributing $ 512 million in federal grants to school districts statewide based on the districts ' low-income student count .
`` We 're encouraging the funds be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help close the digital divide in those districts , '' said Jaclyn Mathews , an ISBE spokeswoman .
Chicago Public Schools are expected to receive $ 206 million of the funds , ISBE officials said .
Suburban Cook County school district and special education programs will receive $ 77 million , with $ 1.6 million for Palatine Elementary District 15 and $ 1.5 million for Schaumburg Elementary District 54 among the largest grants .
In DuPage County , 47 district and programs will split $ 12.4 million .
Naperville Unit District 203 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covers parts of Naperville and Aurora , will each receive more than $ 1 million .
Elgin Area District U-46 will receive nearly $ 7.8 million in grant funds .
It is one of the largest districts in the state .
The other 13 school districts in Kane County will split $ 13 million In Lake County , $ 15.5 million in grant funds will be shared between 52 districts and special education programs .
Round Lake Unit District 116 is one of the largest recipients with almost $ 1.7 million , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than $ 3.7 million will be distributed to school districts and programs in McHenry County .
The average allotment in that county is $ 198,509 .
The full list of allocations by district is available at the isbe.net/coronavirus website .
Mathews said the state will also use remaining grant funds for $ 33.3 million on laptops and tablets for districts in need ; $ 7.1 million on internet connectivity ; $ 6.5 million on virtual coaching in support of roughly 4,000 new teachers ; $ 6.5 million on professional development ; and $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal government has also released $ 60 million in Governor 's Emergency Education Relief funds .
Those dollars have n't been earmarked , state officials said .

1,018 new COVID-19 cases push Illinois past 150,000 infections
Lori Peterson of Naperville makes homemade face masks for Edward Hospital workers using vacuum cleaner replacement filters. Courtesy of Douglas Peterson/April 2, 2020
Another 1,018 Illinois residents are infected with COVID-19, which puts the total number of infections over 150,000 since the outbreak began.
Another 20 have perished from the disease, as well, state health officials reported Thursday in their daily update, bringing the state's death toll to 7,119. Total cases are 150,450.
It is the first time the state has recorded more than 1,000 new cases in one day since June 5. Thursday also saw the most test results returned in one day with 36,180, for a 2.8% infection rate. That's slightly above the weeklong average of 2.6% of tests resulting in new cases.
The state has performed more than 1.87 million tests since the outbreak began, with 8% of those tests resulting in positive cases, according to IDPH figures.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has urged increased testing and more accessibility to tests for Illinois residents as many activities resume but others retrench.
The Illinois High School Association on Thursday announced a no-contact rule for student athletes, revising a plan that had been in place since Monday.
State education officials are readying for the resumption of school next month under strict guidelines from IDPH. The reopening rules include mandatory face coverings for students and faculty, no gatherings of more than 50 people, six-foot social distancing, daily symptom and temperature screenings and increased schoolwide cleaning and disinfecting.
Meanwhile, Illinois State Board of Education officials are also preparing for the potential for increased remote learning.
The state is distributing $512 million in federal grants to school districts statewide based on the districts' low-income student count.
"We're encouraging the funds be spent on infrastructure for remote learning to help close the digital divide in those districts," said Jaclyn Mathews, an ISBE spokeswoman.
Chicago Public Schools are expected to receive $206 million of the funds, ISBE officials said.
Suburban Cook County school district and special education programs will receive $77 million, with $1.6 million for Palatine Elementary District 15 and $1.5 million for Schaumburg Elementary District 54 among the largest grants.
In DuPage County, 47 district and programs will split $12.4 million. Naperville Unit District 203 and Indian Prairie Unit District 204, which covers parts of Naperville and Aurora, will each receive more than $1 million.
Elgin Area District U-46 will receive nearly $7.8 million in grant funds. It is one of the largest districts in the state. The other 13 school districts in Kane County will split $13 million
In Lake County, $15.5 million in grant funds will be shared between 52 districts and special education programs. Round Lake Unit District 116 is one of the largest recipients with almost $1.7 million, according to the state education report.
More than $3.7 million will be distributed to school districts and programs in McHenry County. The average allotment in that county is $198,509.
The full list of allocations by district is available at the isbe.net/coronavirus website.
Mathews said the state will also use remaining grant funds for $33.3 million on laptops and tablets for districts in need; $7.1 million on internet connectivity; $6.5 million on virtual coaching in support of roughly 4,000 new teachers; $6.5 million on professional development; and $2.8 million on state administration.
The federal government has also released $60 million in Governor's Emergency Education Relief funds. Those dollars haven't been earmarked, state officials said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--Dream come true for new Mount Prospect Rosati's owner

The Mount Prospect Rosati 's Pizza location originally opened in 1964 by four sons of Chicago restaurateur Saverio Rosati is now in the hands of a man whose dream was to own the restaurant .
Village resident Mihir Patel , who came to the United States from India in 2003 , told the Mount Prospect village board this week he long had his sights set on the Rosati 's at 1629 S. Busse Road .
`` When I came from my country here , my first job was at Rosati 's Niles .
I had always dreamed to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Three years later , he purchased a Rosati 's franchise in Lincolnwood and now has taken ownership of one of the chain 's earliest pizzerias .
On Tuesday , the village board granted Patel a liquor license to serve beer and wine at dining tables .
Patel told the board he has lived in Mount Prospect since 2010 , `` so I know the town .
I know the community . ''
He plans to manage the Mount Prospect location but is not making other staff changes .
`` Over my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business owners in town who also live in town have the most success and the most dedication to providing good service in the community , '' Mayor Arlene Juracek told Patel .
The store originally opened for carryout and delivery but expanded to the adjacent storefront , and booths were installed .
The restaurant will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday .

Dream come true for new Mount Prospect Rosati's owner
The Mount Prospect Rosati's Pizza location originally opened in 1964 by four sons of Chicago restaurateur Saverio Rosati is now in the hands of a man whose dream was to own the restaurant.
Village resident Mihir Patel, who came to the United States from India in 2003, told the Mount Prospect village board this week he long had his sights set on the Rosati's at 1629 S. Busse Road.
"When I came from my country here, my first job was at Rosati's Niles. I had always dreamed to be a first-store Rosati's owner," he said.
Three years later, he purchased a Rosati's franchise in Lincolnwood and now has taken ownership of one of the chain's earliest pizzerias.
On Tuesday, the village board granted Patel a liquor license to serve beer and wine at dining tables.
Patel told the board he has lived in Mount Prospect since 2010, "so I know the town. I know the community."
He plans to manage the Mount Prospect location but is not making other staff changes.
"Over my tenure here, I have found that business owners in town who also live in town have the most success and the most dedication to providing good service in the community," Mayor Arlene Juracek told Patel.
The store originally opened for carryout and delivery but expanded to the adjacent storefront, and booths were installed. The restaurant will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--Authorities: Woman yelled 'I am a schoolteacher and have COVID-19' before spitting in man's face

A 45-year-old woman is being charged with battery and disorderly conduct after yelling `` I am a schoolteacher and have COVID-19 '' before spitting in a man 's face during a confrontation at a Mettawa store last month , authorities said .
Lake County sheriff 's officers arrested Elizabeth H. Mach at her Highland Park home without incident Wednesday , according to a news release issued Thursday morning .
On June 16 , Mach was at a store in Mettawa near the checkout area when a 50-year-old man who had paid for his purchases and was in the process of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask , according to the police news release .
Seeing this , Mach rammed her shopping cart into the man 's cart and began yelling at him to put his mask back on because he was not yet outside the building , the release said .
Police said the man ignored her and Mach continued yelling , saying she was a schoolteacher and had COVID-19 .
She removed her face mask to spit in the man 's face before fleeing the scene in her vehicle , according to police .
Sgt .
Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County sheriff 's office , said investigators do not know whether Mach ever had COVID-19 or whether she works as a teacher .
Covelli said investigators do not believe the 50-year-old man contracted COVID-19 after the confrontation .
A judge set Mach 's bail at $ 40,000 .
Mach posted $ 4,000 Wednesday night so she will not have to remain in jail while her case works its way through the court .
Mach is due back in court on July 29 .

Authorities: Woman yelled 'I am a schoolteacher and have COVID-19' before spitting in man's face
A 45-year-old woman has been charged with battery and disorderly conduct after yelling "I am a schoolteacher and have COVID-19" before spitting in a man's face during a confrontation at a Mettawa store last month, authorities said.
Lake County sheriff's deputies arrested Elizabeth H. Mach at her Highland Park home without incident Wednesday, according to a news release issued Thursday morning.
On June 16, Mach was near the checkout area of the Mettawa store when a 50-year-old man who had paid for his purchases and was in the process of leaving took off his face mask, according to the news release.
Seeing this, Mach rammed her shopping cart into the man's cart and began yelling at him to put his mask back on because he was not yet outside the building, the release said.
Police said the man ignored her and Mach continued yelling, saying she was a schoolteacher and had COVID-19. She removed her face mask to spit in the man's face before fleeing the scene in her vehicle, according to police.
Sgt. Chris Covelli, a spokesman for the sheriff's office, said investigators do not know whether Mach ever had COVID-19 or whether she works as a teacher. Covelli said investigators do not believe the 50-year-old man contracted COVID-19 after the confrontation.
A judge set Mach's bail at $40,000. Mach posted $4,000 Wednesday night and was released. She is due back in court on July 29.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--IHSA eliminates contact (for now) in updating Phase 4 guidelines

Less than a week after unveiling Phase 4 of its return-to-play plan , the Illinois High School Association announced in a Thursday email to athletic directors its intention to restrict the plan .
The key adjustments include no contact drills and no physical contact among athletes in addition to a mandate that everyone wear a mask at all times indoors .
The IHSA received confirmation late Thursday from the Illinois State Board of Education and Gov .
J.B. Pritzker 's office that students participating in physical activity outdoors while socially distancing are not required to wear a mask .
Scrimmaging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' are not allowed .
The list of sports includes basketball , football , lacrosse , soccer , volleyball , water polo and wrestling .
There also will be a strict 50-person limit , including spectators , on all indoor activities .
In the email from IHSA executive director Craig Anderson , he stressed the adjusted plan has been submitted to the Illinois Department of Health but still needs to be approved .
Anderson also said the changes are a result of directives from the IDPH and Pritzker .
`` The changes ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the recent concerns we have heard from some of our school administrators since we shared our IDPH guidance , '' Anderson wrote .
The initial approval for Phase 4 of the return-to-play plan came last Friday and went into effect Sunday .
Just as football players and other athletes were ready to dive into camps , Thursday 's edict arrived .
It 's not a rollback to the basic conditioning of the previous phase , but no contact limits what many football , basketball and other athletic programs can do .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially outdoors in the 90-degree heat -- could be problematic depending on how the IHSA and IDPH work out whether or not that rule applies outside .
In his email Anderson noted the Phase 4 plan could change again in the coming weeks depending on the situation .
The new Phase 4 restrictions , for example , could loosen in time for fall sport practices to begin in August .
`` The changes and adjustments to Phase 4 return-to-play guidelines could come periodically in the coming weeks as the testing numbers fluctuate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

IHSA eliminates contact (for now) in updating Phase 4 guidelines
Less than a week after unveiling Phase 4 of its return-to-play plan, the Illinois High School Association announced in a Thursday email to athletic directors its intention to restrict the plan.
The key adjustments include no contact drills and no physical contact among athletes, in addition to a mandate that everyone wear a mask at all times indoors.
The IHSA received confirmation late Thursday from the Illinois State Board of Education and Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office that students participating in physical activity outdoors while socially distancing are not required to wear a mask.
Scrimmaging in sports that "require physical contact" are not allowed. The list of sports includes basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, water polo and wrestling.
There also will be a strict 50-person limit, including spectators, on all indoor activities.
In the email from IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson, he stressed the adjusted plan has been submitted to the Illinois Department of Health but still needs to be approved. Anderson also said the changes are a result of directives from the IDPH and Pritzker.
"The changes ... create an alignment with the ISBE guidance and the recent concerns we have heard from some of our school administrators since we shared our IDPH guidance," Anderson wrote.
The initial approval for Phase 4 of the return-to-play plan came last Friday and went into effect Sunday. Just as football players and other athletes were ready to dive into camps, Thursday's edict arrived.
It's not a rollback to the basic conditioning of the previous phase, but no contact limits what many football, basketball and other athletic programs can do. And wearing a mask at all times -- especially outdoors in the 90-degree heat -- could be problematic depending on how the IHSA and IDPH work out whether or not that rule applies outside.
In his email Anderson noted the Phase 4 plan could change again in the coming weeks depending on the situation. The new Phase 4 restrictions, for example, could loosen in time for fall sport practices to begin in August.
"The changes and adjustments to Phase 4 return-to-play guidelines could come periodically in the coming weeks as the testing numbers fluctuate," Anderson wrote in the email.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--U-46 considers hybrid model for reopening schools this fall

Elgin Area School District U-46 students could return to classrooms this fall in a combination of in-person instruction and remote learning .
Officials are considering a hybrid instructional model for reopening schools after more than 3,000 employees and 13,000 families provided feedback in a survey conducted last week .
Results show staff members and families are seeking certain assurances for reopening schools , including strict 6-foot social distancing and limiting group sizes , the use of face coverings at all times even when social distancing is maintained , and clear protocols for communicating cases of COVID-19 .
Responses were divided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in-person instruction , those wanting a hybrid or blended learning approach , or others seeking full-time distance learning , Superintendent Tony Sanders said .
Nearly 30 % of parents said they would prefer to start the school year in full-time distance learning , while 12 % said they would not allow their student to return for any in-person instruction .
A majority of people said they are ready for students to return for in-person instruction with appropriate safeguards aligned to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines .
The hybrid approach -- requiring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days and work remotely on others -- gained greatest acceptance among employees and parents .
Officials are considering a slow rollout during the first few weeks of school with smaller groups of students .
`` We have a lot of work to do between now and Aug. 12 , '' Sanders said .
`` We know school is going to look different no matter what we do .
We have to learn a new social contract through all of this .
All students , pre-K through 12th grade , have to recognize the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect yourself but to protect others , the importance of washing your hands frequently , the 6 feet of distance , getting used to what that looks like . ''
Within the hybrid model , employees and parents said they would prefer having students attend alternating days each week .
Most students would attend two days a week in person , though certain groups might need to be at school more frequently .
Most schools would run at 50 % capacity daily .
`` We will be following up with families and staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan to return under our hybrid instructional model and which students plan to only return for full-time distance learning , '' Sanders said .
`` Our instruction in both the hybrid model and distance learning will be different from the distance learning students experienced from March 13 through the end of the 2019-20 school year , and will more closely align with in-person expectations . ''
Unlike distance learning in the spring , students will be held accountable for learning regardless of instructional setting .
`` There will be coursework .
There will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued .
There will be assessments given , '' Sanders said .
`` Ongoing engagement will be expected and closely monitored . ''
Teachers also will receive training on using the new learning management system so they can better engage with students on one consistent platform .
`` People need to be hopefully flexible and agile as things will change between now and August , '' Sanders said .
`` If we come out of this with schools looking the same , then we 've failed . ''

U-46 considers hybrid model for reopening schools this fall
Elgin Area School District U-46 students could return to classrooms this fall in a combination of in-person instruction and remote learning.
Officials are considering a hybrid instructional model for reopening schools after more than 3,000 employees and 13,000 families provided feedback in a survey conducted last week.
Results show staff members and families are seeking certain assurances for reopening schools, including strict 6-foot social distancing and limiting group sizes, the use of face coverings at all times even when social distancing is maintained, and clear protocols for communicating cases of COVID-19.
Responses were divided among people seeking to return to daily in-person instruction, those wanting a hybrid or blended learning approach, or others seeking full-time distance learning, Superintendent Tony Sanders said.
Nearly 30% of parents said they would prefer to start the school year in full-time distance learning, while 12% said they would not allow their student to return for any in-person instruction. A majority of people said they are ready for students to return for in-person instruction with appropriate safeguards aligned to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
The hybrid approach -- requiring students to attend in-person classes on some days and work remotely on others -- gained greatest acceptance among employees and parents. Officials are considering a slow rollout during the first few weeks of school with smaller groups of students.
"We have a lot of work to do between now and Aug. 12," Sanders said. "We know school is going to look different no matter what we do. We have to learn a new social contract through all of this. All students, pre-K through 12th grade, have to recognize the importance of wearing a mask not to protect yourself but to protect others, the importance of washing your hands frequently, the 6 feet of distance, getting used to what that looks like."
Within the hybrid model, employees and parents said they would prefer having students attend alternating days each week. Most students would attend two days a week in person, though certain groups might need to be at school more frequently. Most schools would run at 50% capacity daily.
"We will be following up with families and staff to determine with more specificity which students plan to return under our hybrid instructional model and which students plan to only return for full-time distance learning," Sanders said. "Our instruction in both the hybrid model and distance learning will be different from the distance learning students experienced from March 13 through the end of the 2019-20 school year, and will more closely align with in-person expectations."
Unlike distance learning in the spring, students will be held accountable for learning regardless of instructional setting.
"There will be coursework. There will be assignments. There will be grades issued. There will be assessments given," Sanders said. "Ongoing engagement will be expected and closely monitored."
Teachers also will receive training on using the new learning management system so they can better engage with students on one consistent platform.
"People need to be hopefully flexible and agile as things will change between now and August," Sanders said. "If we come out of this with schools looking the same, then we've failed."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee to open for members July 20, everyone else July 27

The Hurricane Harbor water park next to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee will open to park members and season pass holders for a preview week from July 20 to 26 , officials announced Thursday .
The water park will open to the general public starting July 27 .
All guests must use the park 's new online reservation system at sixflags.com/reserve and select the date and time they wish to visit .
Park officials say the new system will help manage attendance and stagger arrival times to minimize proximity exposure .
Other safety features touted by officials Thursday include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ check incoming guests ' body temperatures and act as a touch-free metal detector .
`` The safety of our guests and team members remains our number one priority , and the new safety guidelines we have put in place are designed to create a safe environment for everyone , '' said Hank Salemi , park president of Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor .
The reopening plans include a policy requiring face masks be worn at all times , except when guests are on waterslides , water attractions or in pools .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to officials .
Space buffers will be marked throughout the water park and guests will be not allowed to share tubes with people outside their party .
In addition , the water park will follow extensive sanitizing and disinfecting protocols carried out by trained cleaning teams working throughout the day , frequently cleaning high-touch points such as public seating , doors , tables , counters , and tubes and rafts .
`` We have developed a comprehensive reopening safety plan that includes protocols designed by theme park and water park industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top destination parks from around the world , '' Six Flags President and CEO Mike Spanos said .
`` This 'new normal ' will be different in some ways , but we believe these additional measures are appropriate in the current environment . ''
Officials at Hurricane Harbor water parks in Gurnee and Rockford announced last week they had begun hiring lifeguards and other employees in preparation to open for an abbreviated summer season after Gov .
J.B. Pritzker and the Restore Illinois team said water parks may begin opening under Phase 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about when Great America might reopen .

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee to open for members July 20, everyone else July 27
Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opens for an abbreviated summer season July 20 for park members and season pass holders. Courtesy of Six Flags Great America, 2019
The Hurricane Harbor water park next to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee will open to park members and season pass holders for a preview week from July 20 to 26, officials announced Thursday. The water park will open to the general public starting July 27.
All guests must use the park's new online reservation system at sixflags.com/reserve and select the date and time they wish to visit. Park officials say the new system will help manage attendance and stagger arrival times to minimize proximity exposure.
Members and season pass holders may make online reservations beginning Friday.
Other safety features touted by officials Thursday include a new thermal scanning system that will check incoming guests' body temperatures and act as a touch-free metal detector.
"The safety of our guests and team members remains our number one priority, and the new safety guidelines we have put in place are designed to create a safe environment for everyone," said Hank Salemi, park president of Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor.
The reopening plans include a policy requiring face masks be worn at all times, except when guests are on waterslides, water attractions or in pools.
Social distancing will also be strictly enforced, according to officials. Space buffers will be marked throughout the water park and guests will be not allowed to share tubes with people outside their party.
In addition, the water park will follow extensive sanitizing and disinfecting protocols carried out by trained cleaning teams working throughout the day, frequently cleaning high-touch points such as public seating, doors, tables, counters, and tubes and rafts.
"We have developed a comprehensive reopening safety plan that includes protocols designed by theme park and water park industry experts, along with best practices from top destination parks from around the world," Six Flags President and CEO Mike Spanos said. "This 'new normal' will be different in some ways, but we believe these additional measures are appropriate in the current environment."
Officials at Hurricane Harbor water parks in Gurnee and Rockford announced last week they had begun hiring lifeguards and other employees in preparation to open for an abbreviated summer season after Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Restore Illinois team said water parks may begin opening under Phase 4.
Officials had no news to share about when Great America might reopen.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--No peeking, voters: Court keeps Trump taxes private for now

WASHINGTON -- Rejecting President Donald Trump 's complaints that he 's being harassed , the Supreme Court ruled Thursday in favor of a New York prosecutor 's demands for the billionaire president 's tax records .
But in good political news for Trump , his taxes and other financial records almost certainly will be kept out of the public eye at least until after the November election .
In a separate case , the justices kept a hold on banking and other documents about Trump , family members and his businesses that Congress has been seeking for more than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Congress has significant power to demand the president 's personal information , it is not limitless .
The court turned away the broadest arguments by Trump 's lawyers and the Justice Department that the president is immune from investigation while he holds office or that a prosecutor must show a greater need than normal to obtain the tax records .
But it is unclear when a lower court judge might order the Manhattan district attorney 's subpoena to be enforced .
Trump is the only president in modern times who has refused to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before he was elected he promised to release them .
He did n't embrace Thursday 's outcome as a victory even though it is likely to prevent his opponents in Congress from obtaining potentially embarrassing personal and business records ahead of Election Day .
In fact , the increasing likelihood that a grand jury will eventually get to examine the documents drove the president into a public rage .
He lashed out declaring that `` It 's a pure witch hunt , it 's a hoax '' and calling New York , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , `` a hellhole . ''
The documents have the potential to reveal details on everything from possible misdeeds to the true nature of the president 's vaunted wealth -- not to mention uncomfortable disclosures about how he 's spent his money and how much he 's given to charity .
The rejection of Trump 's claims of presidential immunity marked the latest instance where his broad assertion of executive power has been rejected .
Trump 's two high court appointees , Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh , joined the majority in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roberts and the four liberal justices .
Roberts wrote both opinions .
`` Congressional subpoenas for information from the President , however , implicate special concerns regarding the separation of powers .
The courts below did not take adequate account of those concerns , '' Roberts wrote in the congressional case .
But Roberts also wrote that Trump was asking for too much .
`` The standards proposed by the President and the Solicitor General -- if applied outside the context of privileged information -- would risk seriously impeding Congress in carrying out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote .
The ruling returns the congressional case to lower courts , with no clear prospect for when it might ultimately be resolved .
Promising to keep pressing the case in the lower courts , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday 's decision `` is not good news for President Trump . ''
`` The Court has reaffirmed the Congress 's authority to conduct oversight on behalf of the American people , '' Pelosi said in a statement .
The tax returns case also is headed back to a lower court .
Mazars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holds the tax returns and has indicated it would comply with a court order .
Because the grand jury process is confidential , Trump 's taxes normally would not be made public .
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. said his investigation , on hold while the court fight played out , will now resume .
`` This is a tremendous victory for our nation 's system of justice and its founding principle that no one -- not even a president -- is above the law , `` Vance said said .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sekulow , Trump 's personal lawyer , said he was pleased that the `` Supreme Court has temporarily blocked both Congress and New York prosecutors from obtaining the President 's financial records .
We will now proceed to raise additional Constitutional and legal issues in the lower courts . ''
Justice Samuel Alito , who dissented with Justice Clarence Thomas in both cases , warned that future presidents would suffer because of the decision about Trump 's taxes .
`` While the decision will of course have a direct effect on President Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also affect all future Presidents -- which is to say , it will affect the Presidency , and that is a matter of great and lasting importance to the Nation , '' Alito wrote .
The case was argued by telephone in May because of the coronavirus pandemic .
The fight over the congressional subpoenas has significant implications regarding a president 's power to refuse a formal request from Congress .
In a separate fight at the federal appeals court in Washington , D.C. , over a congressional demand for the testimony of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the administration is making broad arguments that the president 's close advisers are `` absolutely immune '' from having to appear .
In two earlier cases over presidential power , the Supreme Court acted unanimously in requiring Richard Nixon to turn over White House tapes to the Watergate special prosecutor and in allowing a sexual harassment lawsuit against Bill Clinton to go forward .
In those cases , three Nixon appointees and two Clinton appointees , respectively , voted against the president who chose them for the high court .
A fourth Nixon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tapes case because he had worked closely as a Justice Department official with some of the Watergate conspirators whose upcoming trial spurred the subpoena for the Oval Office recordings .
The subpoenas are not directed at Trump himself .
Instead , House committees want records from Deutsche Bank , Capital One and Mazars .
Appellate courts in Washington , D.C. , and New York brushed aside Trump 's arguments in decisions that focused on the fact that the subpoenas were addressed to third parties asking for records of his business and financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as president .
Two congressional committees subpoenaed the bank documents as part of their investigations into Trump and his businesses .
Deutsche Bank has been one of the few banks willing to lend to Trump after a series of corporate bankruptcies and defaults starting in the early 1990s .
Vance and the House Oversight and Reform Committee sought records from Mazars concerning Trump and his businesses based on payments that Trump 's former personal lawyer , Michael Cohen , arranged to keep two women from airing their claims of decade-old extramarital affairs with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Associated Press writer Zeke Miller contributed to this report .

No peeking, voters: Court keeps Trump taxes private for now
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether Congress and the Manhattan district attorney can see President Donald Trump's taxes and other financial records that the president has fought hard to keep private. Associated Press
President Donald Trump listens Tuesday during a "National Dialogue on Safely Reopening America's Schools," event in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Associated Press
Bill Christeson holds up a sign that reads "Follow the Money" outside the Supreme Court, Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Washington. The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Manhattan district attorney can obtain Trump tax returns while not allowing Congress to get Trump tax and financial records, for now, returning the case to lower courts. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
WASHINGTON -- Rejecting President Donald Trump's complaints that he's being harassed, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday in favor of a New York prosecutor's demands for the billionaire president's tax records. But in good political news for Trump, his taxes and other financial records almost certainly will be kept out of the public eye at least until after the November election.
In a separate case, the justices kept a hold on banking and other documents about Trump, family members and his businesses that Congress has been seeking for more than a year. The court said that while Congress has significant power to demand the president's personal information, it is not limitless.
The court turned away the broadest arguments by Trump's lawyers and the Justice Department that the president is immune from investigation while he holds office or that a prosecutor must show a greater need than normal to obtain the tax records. But it is unclear when a lower court judge might order the Manhattan district attorney's subpoena to be enforced.
Trump is the only president in modern times who has refused to make his tax returns public, and before he was elected he promised to release them. He didn't embrace Thursday's outcome as a victory even though it is likely to prevent his opponents in Congress from obtaining potentially embarrassing personal and business records ahead of Election Day.
In fact, the increasing likelihood that a grand jury will eventually get to examine the documents drove the president into a public rage. He lashed out declaring that "It's a pure witch hunt, it's a hoax" and calling New York, where he has lived most of his life, "a hellhole."
The documents have the potential to reveal details on everything from possible misdeeds to the true nature of the president's vaunted wealth -- not to mention uncomfortable disclosures about how he's spent his money and how much he's given to charity.
The rejection of Trump's claims of presidential immunity marked the latest instance where his broad assertion of executive power has been rejected.
Trump's two high court appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, joined the majority in both cases along with Chief Justice John Roberts and the four liberal justices. Roberts wrote both opinions.
"Congressional subpoenas for information from the President, however, implicate special concerns regarding the separation of powers. The courts below did not take adequate account of those concerns," Roberts wrote in the congressional case.
But Roberts also wrote that Trump was asking for too much. "The standards proposed by the President and the Solicitor General--if applied outside the context of privileged information--would risk seriously impeding Congress in carrying out its responsibilities," the chief justice wrote.
The ruling returns the congressional case to lower courts, with no clear prospect for when it might ultimately be resolved.
Promising to keep pressing the case in the lower courts, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday's decision "is not good news for President Trump."
"The Court has reaffirmed the Congress's authority to conduct oversight on behalf of the American people," Pelosi said in a statement.
The tax returns case also is headed back to a lower court. Mazars USA, Trump's accounting firm, holds the tax returns and has indicated it would comply with a court order. Because the grand jury process is confidential, Trump's taxes normally would not be made public.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. said his investigation, on hold while the court fight played out, will now resume.
"This is a tremendous victory for our nation's system of justice and its founding principle that no one -- not even a president -- is above the law, " Vance said said.
Even with his broadest arguments rejected, Jay Sekulow, Trump's personal lawyer, said he was pleased that the "Supreme Court has temporarily blocked both Congress and New York prosecutors from obtaining the President's financial records. We will now proceed to raise additional Constitutional and legal issues in the lower courts."
Justice Samuel Alito, who dissented with Justice Clarence Thomas in both cases, warned that future presidents would suffer because of the decision about Trump's taxes.
"While the decision will of course have a direct effect on President Trump, what the Court holds today will also affect all future Presidents--which is to say, it will affect the Presidency, and that is a matter of great and lasting importance to the Nation," Alito wrote.
The case was argued by telephone in May because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The fight over the congressional subpoenas has significant implications regarding a president's power to refuse a formal request from Congress. In a separate fight at the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., over a congressional demand for the testimony of former White House counsel Don McGahn, the administration is making broad arguments that the president's close advisers are "absolutely immune" from having to appear.
In two earlier cases over presidential power, the Supreme Court acted unanimously in requiring Richard Nixon to turn over White House tapes to the Watergate special prosecutor and in allowing a sexual harassment lawsuit against Bill Clinton to go forward.
In those cases, three Nixon appointees and two Clinton appointees, respectively, voted against the president who chose them for the high court. A fourth Nixon appointee, William Rehnquist, sat out the tapes case because he had worked closely as a Justice Department official with some of the Watergate conspirators whose upcoming trial spurred the subpoena for the Oval Office recordings.
The subpoenas are not directed at Trump himself. Instead, House committees want records from Deutsche Bank, Capital One and Mazars.
Appellate courts in Washington, D.C., and New York brushed aside Trump's arguments in decisions that focused on the fact that the subpoenas were addressed to third parties asking for records of his business and financial dealings as a private citizen, not as president.
Two congressional committees subpoenaed the bank documents as part of their investigations into Trump and his businesses. Deutsche Bank has been one of the few banks willing to lend to Trump after a series of corporate bankruptcies and defaults starting in the early 1990s.
Vance and the House Oversight and Reform Committee sought records from Mazars concerning Trump and his businesses based on payments that Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, arranged to keep two women from airing their claims of decade-old extramarital affairs with Trump during the 2016 presidential race.
Associated Press writer Zeke Miller contributed to this report.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--July 9 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code

Interactive mapSuburbs ' portion Since the outbreak began , there have been 76,637 cases in the suburbs as of Thursday , 51 % of the state 's total , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
There have been 3,632 deaths in the suburbs , representing 51 % of all deaths in Illinois .
Cook County • As of Thursday , suburban Cook County had 39,661 cases and 2,019 deaths , according to the state .
In Chicago : 54,344 cases and 2,657 fatalities .
• Top suburb counts from the county health department and medical examiner 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Des Plaines , 843 cases and 59 deaths in Wheeling , 743 cases and 19 deaths in Palatine , 691 cases and 22 deaths in Streamwood , 679 cases and 10 deaths in Mount Prospect , 622 cases and 19 deaths in Schaumburg , 590 cases and 33 deaths in Arlington Heights , 582 cases and 48 deaths in Glenview , 519 cases and 10 deaths in Hanover Park ( Cook County portion ) , 516 cases and 24 deaths in Hoffman Estates , 385 cases and 37 deaths in Elk Grove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Northbrook , 358 cases and 12 deaths in Rolling Meadows , 283 cases and 7 deaths in Prospect Heights , and 131 cases and 19 deaths in Buffalo Grove ( Cook County portion ) .
DuPage County • The county reported 9,507 cases and 478 deaths as of Thursday .
• Top counts : 844 cases and 9 deaths in Addison , 804 cases and 14 deaths in West Chicago , 690 cases and 11 deaths in Glendale Heights , 562 cases and 33 deaths in Naperville ( DuPage County portion ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bensenville , 542 cases and 29 deaths in Carol Stream , 431 cases and 24 deaths in Lombard , 377 cases and 35 deaths in Elmhurst , 360 cases and 11 deaths in Aurora ( DuPage County portion ) , 294 cases and 21 deaths in Wheaton , 268 cases and 3 deaths in Villa Park , 259 cases and 2 deaths in Hanover Park ( DuPage County portion ) , 183 cases and 3 deaths in Glen Ellyn .
Lake County • The county listed 10,185 cases and 408 deaths on its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counts : 2,750 to 2,754 in Waukegan , 620 to 624 in Round Lake Beach , 395 to 399 in Mundelein , 320 to 324 in Gurnee , 250 to 254 in Round Lake , 200 to 204 in Buffalo Grove ( Lake County portion ) , 190 to 194 in Lake Zurich , 170 to 174 in Vernon Hills , 170 to 174 in Wauconda , 145 to 149 in Libertyville , 110 to 114 in Grayslake .
Kane County • The county confirmed 8,019 cases with 281 deaths on its website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases in Aurora ( Kane County portion ) , 1,937 in Elgin ( Kane County portion ) , 767 in Carpentersville , 337 in St. Charles , 313 in South Elgin , 218 in North Aurora , 214 in Geneva , 143 in Batavia , and 54 in Algonquin ( Kane County portion ) .
McHenry County • 2,223 cases and 101 deaths , according to the health department Thursday .
• 7,137 cases and 323 deaths , as of Thursday .
• Cases per town include 437 in Naperville ( Will County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Will County portion ) .

July 9 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot chats with former White House Chief of Staff Sam Skinner, co-chairman of the city's COVID-19 Recovery Task Force, after announcing the task force's "Forward Together, Building a Stronger Chicago" report Thursday at the South Shore Cultural Center. Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times
Interactive mapSuburbs' portion Since the outbreak began, there have been 76,637 cases in the suburbs as of Thursday, 51% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. There have been 3,632 deaths in the suburbs, representing 51% of all deaths in Illinois.
Cook County• As of Thursday, suburban Cook County had 39,661 cases and 2,019 deaths, according to the state. In Chicago: 54,344 cases and 2,657 fatalities.
• Top suburb counts from the county health department and medical examiner's office: 1,809 cases and 99 deaths in Des Plaines, 843 cases and 59 deaths in Wheeling, 743 cases and 19 deaths in Palatine, 691 cases and 22 deaths in Streamwood, 679 cases and 10 deaths in Mount Prospect, 622 cases and 19 deaths in Schaumburg, 590 cases and 33 deaths in Arlington Heights, 582 cases and 48 deaths in Glenview, 519 cases and 10 deaths in Hanover Park (Cook County portion), 516 cases and 24 deaths in Hoffman Estates, 385 cases and 37 deaths in Elk Grove Village, 364 cases and 40 deaths in Northbrook, 358 cases and 12 deaths in Rolling Meadows, 283 cases and 7 deaths in Prospect Heights, and 131 cases and 19 deaths in Buffalo Grove (Cook County portion).
DuPage County• The county reported 9,507 cases and 478 deaths as of Thursday.
• Top counts: 844 cases and 9 deaths in Addison, 804 cases and 14 deaths in West Chicago, 690 cases and 11 deaths in Glendale Heights, 562 cases and 33 deaths in Naperville (DuPage County portion), 548 cases and 12 deaths in Bensenville, 542 cases and 29 deaths in Carol Stream, 431 cases and 24 deaths in Lombard, 377 cases and 35 deaths in Elmhurst, 360 cases and 11 deaths in Aurora (DuPage County portion), 294 cases and 21 deaths in Wheaton, 268 cases and 3 deaths in Villa Park, 259 cases and 2 deaths in Hanover Park (DuPage County portion), 183 cases and 3 deaths in Glen Ellyn.
Lake County • The county listed 10,185 cases and 408 deaths on its website as of Thursday.• Top counts: 2,750 to 2,754 in Waukegan, 620 to 624 in Round Lake Beach, 395 to 399 in Mundelein, 320 to 324 in Gurnee, 250 to 254 in Round Lake, 200 to 204 in Buffalo Grove (Lake County portion), 190 to 194 in Lake Zurich, 170 to 174 in Vernon Hills, 170 to 174 in Wauconda, 145 to 149 in Libertyville, 110 to 114 in Grayslake.
Kane County• The county confirmed 8,019 cases with 281 deaths on its website Thursday.
• Top counts: 3,440 cases in Aurora (Kane County portion), 1,937 in Elgin (Kane County portion), 767 in Carpentersville, 337 in St. Charles, 313 in South Elgin, 218 in North Aurora, 214 in Geneva, 143 in Batavia, and 54 in Algonquin (Kane County portion).
McHenry County• 2,223 cases and 101 deaths, according to the health department Thursday.
Will County
• 7,137 cases and 323 deaths, as of Thursday.
• Cases per town include 437 in Naperville (Will County portion) and 78 in Aurora (Will County portion).


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--White Sox's taxi squad to train in Schaumburg

Baseball is coming back to Boomers Stadium this summer .
COVID-19 forced the Frontier League to cancel its season June 24 , putting the Schaumburg Boomers on the sidelines .
Thursday morning , the White Sox announced they 'll be using Boomers Stadium as a training site for their 2020 taxi squad .
Workouts are scheduled to begin Wednesday , and the Sox should have 15 or 16 minor leaguers at Boomers Stadium .
Rosters will be announced next week , and top prospects like Blake Rutherford , Micker Adolfo and Zack Burdi should be heading to Schaumburg .
First-round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidate , as is injury-prone third baseman Jake Burger , the White Sox 's top draft pick in 2017 .
As major league baseball gets ready to play an abbreviated 60-game season , the taxi squad is comprised of players not on the White Sox 's active roster but who are eligible to be recalled or have their contracts purchased .
Boomers Stadium is 34 miles from Guaranteed Rate Field , so the pairing makes for pretty easy travel .
`` We are extremely fortunate to have a high-quality facility like Boomers Stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow our players to prepare and work out for the 2020 season , '' Sox general manager Rick Hahn said .
`` The White Sox organization is very appreciative of Patrick Salvi , his excellent staff , and of course , the people of Schaumburg for being so welcoming to us . ''
The Sox 's move to Schaumburg is good news for the Boomers , and the following enhancements are going to be made to the facility : • Installation of an all-weather hitting and pitching tunnel in right field .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to MLB dimensions and specifications .
In addition , the White Sox are converting the `` Schaumburg Club '' suite level to a strength and conditioning area for player use .
A renovation of the clubhouses and training areas will be done to meet social distancing protocols and multiple food service areas are going to be added .
`` Being a lifelong White Sox fan , I am thrilled that the White Sox selected Boomers Stadium for their 2020 training site , '' said Salvi , the Boomers ' owner and CEO .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the very best prospects in White Sox organization this summer .
I would like to thank Rick Hahn and the entire Chicago White Sox organization , along with Mayor Tom Dailly and the Village of Schaumburg , for their efforts in turning this exciting opportunity into a reality . ''
`` We are incredibly excited to hear of the White Sox coming to Boomers Stadium , '' he said .
`` To have a one of our major league home teams practicing and training in our facility is very thrilling .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and having some summer fun . ''

White Sox's taxi squad to train in Schaumburg
The White Sox taxi squad will begin training at Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg starting next week, the team said Thursday. Courtesy of the Schaumburg Boomers
Baseball is coming back to Boomers Stadium this summer.
COVID-19 forced the Frontier League to cancel its season June 24, putting the Schaumburg Boomers on the sidelines.
Thursday morning, the White Sox announced they'll be using Boomers Stadium as a training site for their 2020 taxi squad.
Workouts are scheduled to begin Wednesday, and the Sox should have 15 or 16 minor leaguers at Boomers Stadium.
Rosters will be announced next week, and top prospects like Blake Rutherford, Micker Adolfo and Zack Burdi should be heading to Schaumburg. First-round draft pick Garrett Crochet is another likely candidate, as is injury-prone third baseman Jake Burger, the White Sox's top draft pick in 2017.
As major league baseball gets ready to play an abbreviated 60-game season, the taxi squad is comprised of players not on the White Sox's active roster but who are eligible to be recalled or have their contracts purchased.
Boomers Stadium is 34 miles from Guaranteed Rate Field, so the pairing makes for pretty easy travel.
"We are extremely fortunate to have a high-quality facility like Boomers Stadium located close enough to our ballpark to allow our players to prepare and work out for the 2020 season," Sox general manager Rick Hahn said. "The White Sox organization is very appreciative of Patrick Salvi, his excellent staff, and of course, the people of Schaumburg for being so welcoming to us."
The Sox's move to Schaumburg is good news for the Boomers, and the following enhancements are going to be made to the facility:
• Installation of an all-weather hitting and pitching tunnel in right field.
• A full upgrade of the playing field to MLB dimensions and specifications.
In addition, the White Sox are converting the "Schaumburg Club" suite level to a strength and conditioning area for player use.
A renovation of the clubhouses and training areas will be done to meet social distancing protocols and multiple food service areas are going to be added.
"Being a lifelong White Sox fan, I am thrilled that the White Sox selected Boomers Stadium for their 2020 training site," said Salvi, the Boomers' owner and CEO. "We are excited to host some of the very best prospects in White Sox organization this summer. I would like to thank Rick Hahn and the entire Chicago White Sox organization, along with Mayor Tom Dailly and the Village of Schaumburg, for their efforts in turning this exciting opportunity into a reality."
Dailly also released a statement:
"We are incredibly excited to hear of the White Sox coming to Boomers Stadium," he said. "To have a one of our major league home teams practicing and training in our facility is very thrilling. We look forward to them enjoying our facility and having some summer fun."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--District 59 superintendent not coming back after 2021

Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 Superintendent Art Fessler , who faced criticism from some in the community for implementing a controversial curriculum , wo n't return after the upcoming school year , district officials announced Thursday .
Fessler will serve out the remainder of his contract , which expires in June 2021 , as the school board searches for his replacement .
District officials made the announcement in a Thursday afternoon news release that touted Fessler 's accomplishments since his hiring in 2013 .
Earlier in the day , Fessler sent letters to parents and staff .
While no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Fessler to leave , his departure may have been foreshadowed more than a year ago , when the school board declined to give him a raise or contract extension following his annual evaluation .
Now in the final year of a five-year contract that does n't guarantee automatic raises in the final three years , Fessler 's base salary remains at $ 292,908 , according to the most recent District 59 compensation report .
Board President Janice Krinsky , who was on the superintendent hiring committee and has been one of Fessler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her expectations in helping expand services to support the district 's children and families .
`` He 's really a very visionary person , '' Krinsky said .
`` If there were any hiccups , change is hard .
He was a change agent .
He was truly transformational and change is hard for people and it 's caused quite a bit of controversy .
We thought the things we were asking for for change would take him a couple years , and it took him months to put into place changes that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fessler came under fire from some parents and community members over his implementation of a curriculum that emphasizes students ' learning experiences over more traditional textbook approaches .
Many also complained about low test scores at some schools .
But Fessler has defended his overall vision while agreeing to beef up resources in certain areas where students were struggling , like math .
`` I think we recognize the education of the past -- where teachers are doing all of the talking , kids are only using a single source resource textbook , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not going to prepare kids for their futures , '' Fessler said during a town hall at Elk Grove Village hall in October 2018 .
Through a district spokesman , Fessler declined to comment on Thursday .
Besides his approach to teaching and learning , the district news release noted other parts of his tenure : construction of the Early Learning Center , implementation of full-day kindergarten , and expansion of Spanish and Polish dual language programs into more schools .
He also oversaw construction of the new district administration building in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday is set to begin discussions about its search for a new superintendent .
The board may enlist a search firm to help with the process , Krinsky said .

District 59 superintendent not coming back after 2021
Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 Superintendent Art Fessler, who faced criticism from some in the community for implementing a controversial curriculum, won't return after the upcoming school year, district officials announced Thursday.
Fessler will serve out the remainder of his contract, which expires in June 2021, as the school board searches for his replacement.
District officials made the announcement in a Thursday afternoon news release that touted Fessler's accomplishments since his hiring in 2013. Earlier in the day, Fessler sent letters to parents and staff.
While no one would say whose decision it was for Fessler to leave, his departure may have been foreshadowed more than a year ago, when the school board declined to give him a raise or contract extension following his annual evaluation.
Now in the final year of a five-year contract that doesn't guarantee automatic raises in the final three years, Fessler's base salary remains at $292,908, according to the most recent District 59 compensation report.
Board President Janice Krinsky, who was on the superintendent hiring committee and has been one of Fessler's biggest defenders, said Fessler exceeded her expectations in helping expand services to support the district's children and families.
"He's really a very visionary person," Krinsky said. "If there were any hiccups, change is hard. He was a change agent. He was truly transformational and change is hard for people and it's caused quite a bit of controversy. We thought the things we were asking for for change would take him a couple years, and it took him months to put into place changes that improved the services and expectations."
Fessler came under fire from some parents and community members over his implementation of a curriculum that emphasizes students' learning experiences over more traditional textbook approaches. Many also complained about low test scores at some schools.
But Fessler has defended his overall vision while agreeing to beef up resources in certain areas where students were struggling, like math.
"I think we recognize the education of the past -- where teachers are doing all of the talking, kids are only using a single source resource textbook, taking tests and repeating information -- that's not going to prepare kids for their futures," Fessler said during a town hall at Elk Grove Village hall in October 2018.
Through a district spokesman, Fessler declined to comment on Thursday.
Besides his approach to teaching and learning, the district news release noted other parts of his tenure: construction of the Early Learning Center, implementation of full-day kindergarten, and expansion of Spanish and Polish dual language programs into more schools.
He also oversaw construction of the new district administration building in Elk Grove Village.
The school board on Monday is set to begin discussions about its search for a new superintendent. The board may enlist a search firm to help with the process, Krinsky said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--Prosecutors: Buffalo Grove man said he wanted 'to troll people' with racist graffiti

A 20-year-old Buffalo Grove man who prosecutors say told police he spray-painted racist phrases and symbols around Arlington Heights `` to troll people '' was ordered held on $ 10,000 bail Thursday .
Josiah Biewer is charged with a hate crime and criminal damage to government-supported property related to damage done between May 31 and July 7 .
Police say the graffiti painted on bike paths , sidewalks , parking structures and pedestrian underpasses has been removed .
Citing concern the damage occurred over an extended period of time and at a cost that exceeded $ 4,600 , Cook County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home confinement except for work .
Arlington Heights police received the first complaint of racial epithets spray-painted in blue on a sidewalk east of Bristol Lane and Davis Street , and on a pedestrian underpass , about 6:50 a.m. May 31 , said Assistant Cook County State 's Attorney C.J .
Orrantia .
A few hours later , blue spray-painted graffiti was discovered on a Lake Arlington Park bike path and on the fifth floor of a village parking garage .
Similarly offensive graffiti and racial epithets were discovered on Lake Arlington Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and at 4:43 a.m. June 23 .
About 6:47 a.m. June 23 , police discovered offensive phrases spray-painted in black on the underpass on the 500 block of Davis Street , Orrantia said .
About 2:15 a.m. Tuesday , an Arlington Heights police officer staked out Lake Arlington Park in an unmarked car parked a block south of the park .
The officer noticed a blue Honda parked across several parking slots and collected the license number , Orrantia said .
The officer also noted a white male dressed in black emerge from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Honda sped away soon after , Orrantia said .
Police collected a cellphone from where the individual emerged and observed wet spray paint nearby , Orrantia said .
Officers traced the vehicle 's registration to Biewer 's Buffalo Grove apartment , Orrantia said .
When they arrived , the blue Honda was in the parking lot , he said .
`` The hood was warm to the touch , indicating it had been recently driven , '' Orrantia said , adding officers saw Biewer exit the complex `` shaking and sweating . ''

Prosecutors: Buffalo Grove man said he wanted 'to troll people' with racist graffiti
A 20-year-old Buffalo Grove man who prosecutors say told police he spray-painted racist phrases and symbols around Arlington Heights "to troll people" was ordered held on $10,000 bail Thursday.
Josiah Biewer is charged with a hate crime and criminal damage to government-supported property related to damage done between May 31 and July 7. Police say the graffiti painted on bike paths, sidewalks, parking structures and pedestrian underpasses has been removed.
Citing concern the damage occurred over an extended period of time and at a cost that exceeded $4,600, Cook County Judge Ellen Mandeltort ordered Biewer on 24-hour home confinement except for work.
Arlington Heights police received the first complaint of racial epithets spray-painted in blue on a sidewalk east of Bristol Lane and Davis Street, and on a pedestrian underpass, about 6:50 a.m. May 31, said Assistant Cook County State's Attorney C.J. Orrantia. A few hours later, blue spray-painted graffiti was discovered on a Lake Arlington Park bike path and on the fifth floor of a village parking garage.
Similarly offensive graffiti and racial epithets were discovered on Lake Arlington Park bike paths at 4:50 a.m. June 6 and at 4:43 a.m. June 23. About 6:47 a.m. June 23, police discovered offensive phrases spray-painted in black on the underpass on the 500 block of Davis Street, Orrantia said.
About 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, an Arlington Heights police officer staked out Lake Arlington Park in an unmarked car parked a block south of the park. The officer noticed a blue Honda parked across several parking slots and collected the license number, Orrantia said. The officer also noted a white male dressed in black emerge from a nearby bike path. The blue Honda sped away soon after, Orrantia said.
Police collected a cellphone from where the individual emerged and observed wet spray paint nearby, Orrantia said.
Officers traced the vehicle's registration to Biewer's Buffalo Grove apartment, Orrantia said. When they arrived, the blue Honda was in the parking lot, he said.
"The hood was warm to the touch, indicating it had been recently driven," Orrantia said, adding officers saw Biewer exit the complex "shaking and sweating."
Biewer next appears in court July 24.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-09--Madigan says it's time to remove Stephen Douglas statues, portraits

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday called for removing statues and portraits of Stephen A. Douglas from the Statehouse along artwork depicting other known slaveholders .
`` While reading Sidney Blumenthal 's book 'All the Powers of Earth ' concerning the pre-Civil War period a few months ago , I learned of Stephen Douglas ' disturbing past as a Mississippi slave owner and his abhorrent words toward people of color , '' the Chicago Democrat said in a statement .
`` I advised my staff to research and confirm the history to support removing the Douglas portrait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a prominent Democratic politician in Illinois during the 1840s and 1850s .
He served briefly as secretary of state and , later , as associate justice of the Illinois Supreme Court before he was elected to the U.S. House in 1842 .
The General Assembly elected him to the U.S. Senate in 1847 , and he served there until 1861 , just as the Civil War was beginning .
While in the Senate , Douglas helped write the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 , which allowed the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the union as free or slave states .
That effectively overturned the Missouri Compromise , which banned the extension of slavery into new territories , and it led to violent tensions along the Kansas-Missouri border , setting the stage for the Civil War .
In 1858 , Douglas was up for reelection , but Abraham Lincoln of the newly-formed Republican Party challenged him in the election by the General Assembly .
The issue of whether or not to expand slavery to the new territories of the U.S. was the subject of a series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lincoln-Douglas Debates , with Douglas arguing that it should be a matter of popular sovereignty and Lincoln arguing against the expansion of slavery .
Douglas ' tolerance for slavery has long been known , but the fact that he actually owned slaves in another state was not widely known before the publication of Blumenthal 's book last year .
Madigan said he plans to offer a resolution to replace Douglas ' portrait in the House chamber and replace it with one of former President Barack Obama , calling that `` a more fitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' In the meantime , he said he is looking into ways to cover the portrait immediately .
He also called on the Office of the Architect of the Capitol , which supervises all repairs and alterations to buildings in the Capitol Complex , to move swiftly to remove statues of Douglas and Pierre Menard , a slave owner and the state 's first lieutenant governor , while relocating a statue of Martin Luther King Jr. to a more prominent location .
He said that office should also conduct a review of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Capitol grounds in order to identify and remove any `` inappropriate '' fixtures .
Madigan 's call for removing images of Douglas from the Statehouse comes amid nationwide protests over racial inequality and calls for the removal of statues and monuments that honor slaveholders and the Confederacy .
`` Memorializing people and a time that allowed slavery and fostered bigotry and oppression has no place in the Illinois House , where the work of all Illinoisans is conducted , '' Madigan said .
`` We can only move forward in creating a more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are removed from our everyday lives . ''

Madigan says it's time to remove Stephen Douglas statue, portrait
A statue of Stephen Douglas sits directly behind one of his political rival Abraham Lincoln at the Illinois Statehouse. House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday called for the removal of Douglas' image from the Capitol grounds. Jerry Nowicki/Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday called for removing statues and portraits of Stephen A. Douglas from the Statehouse along with artwork depicting other known slaveholders.
"While reading Sidney Blumenthal's book 'All the Powers of Earth' concerning the pre-Civil War period a few months ago, I learned of Stephen Douglas' disturbing past as a Mississippi slave owner and his abhorrent words toward people of color," the Chicago Democrat said in a statement. "I advised my staff to research and confirm the history to support removing the Douglas portrait from the House chamber."
Douglas was a prominent Democratic politician in Illinois during the 1840s and 1850s. He served briefly as secretary of state and, later, as associate justice of the Illinois Supreme Court before he was elected to the U.S. House in 1842. The General Assembly elected him to the U.S. Senate in 1847, and he served there until 1861, just as the Civil War was beginning.
While in the Senate, Douglas helped write the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, which allowed the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide by popular vote whether to enter the union as free or slave states. That effectively overturned the Missouri Compromise, which banned the extension of slavery into new territories, and it led to violent tensions along the Kansas-Missouri border.
In 1858, Douglas was up for reelection, but Abraham Lincoln of the newly formed Republican Party challenged him in the election by the General Assembly. In their famous debates, Lincoln argued against the expansion of slavery, while Douglas argued that it should be a matter of popular sovereignty.
Douglas' tolerance for slavery has long been known, but the fact that he actually owned slaves in another state was not widely known before the publication of Blumenthal's book last year.
Madigan said he plans to offer a resolution to replace Douglas' portrait in the House chamber and replace it with one of former President Barack Obama, calling that "a more fitting representation of the modern-day Democratic Party." In the meantime, he said he is looking into ways to cover the portrait immediately.
He also called on the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, which supervises all repairs and alterations to buildings in the Capitol Complex, to move swiftly to remove statues of Douglas and Pierre Menard, a slave owner and the state's first lieutenant governor, while relocating a statue of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to a more prominent location.
He said that office should also conduct a review of all statues, portraits and symbols on the Capitol grounds to identify and remove any "inappropriate" fixtures.
Madigan's call for removing images of Douglas from the Statehouse comes amid nationwide protests over racial inequality and calls for the removal of statues and monuments that honor slaveholders and the Confederacy.
"Memorializing people and a time that allowed slavery and fostered bigotry and oppression has no place in the Illinois House, where the work of all Illinoisans is conducted," Madigan said. "We can only move forward in creating a more just world when these symbols of hate are removed from our everyday lives."