dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--Move to Addison gives environmental nonprofit more space to recycle

Collecting goods for reuse requires a lot of space , so the environmental education nonprofit SCARCE needs more of it .
The 30-year-old organization has been at 799 Roosevelt Road , building 2 suite 108 , in Glen Ellyn for 28 years , but will move to 800 Rohlwing Road in Addison .
From the 7,000-square-foot space where SCARCE has been collecting books , musical instruments , holiday lights and other products for reuse or recycling , the organization is heading to an 18,900-square-foot facility where it can more easily host field trips , volunteers and what Founder and Executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` If people want to come and talk about composting , '' McKeen says , for example , `` we can all chat about what works best -- or what never worked . ''
SCARCE plans to be up and running at its new site by March 14 .
After seeking a larger space for years , the organization worked with real estate services firm NAI Hiffman to secure a new lease .
`` We 're bursting at the seams , '' McKeen said .
SCARCE 's name stands for School @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Education .
The nonprofit has five full-time employees and five part-timers , along with 40 weekly volunteers , all of whom work on reuse projects including a Book Rescue that has found new homes for 8 million books , a Super Crayon program that melts and reshapes broken crayons , a Tools for Schools program to collect and redistribute like-new supplies and a Scarcely Used Book and Record Sale .
The Book Rescue takes up much space inside the SCARCE facility , as McKeen estimates the organization has 80,000 books in storage .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ County Jail pick up hundreds of them each week , but until new homes are found , the volumes are stored on shelves that are being carefully broken down to be rebuilt in Addison .
The organization also accepts holiday light strands year-round , and typical and quirky items including musical instruments , bowling balls , keys , plastic bread tags , writing utensils , X-ray film , film canisters , glasses and sunglasses , corks and phone or computer cords .
Volunteers at SCARCE 's facility now work wherever they can find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a dedicated area in Addison .
So will the musical instruments , which now are kept in a cubby where educators find them `` piled high and dig , '' McKeen said .
The educational programs the organization offers to students also will have a dedicated space , called the Sustainability Center .
`` We 're going to be able to take whole grade levels for field trips now , '' McKeen said .

Move to Addison gives environmental nonprofit more space to recycle
Collecting goods for reuse requires a lot of space, so the environmental education nonprofit SCARCE needs more of it.
The 30-year-old organization has been at 799 Roosevelt Road, building 2 suite 108, in Glen Ellyn for 28 years, but will move to 800 Rohlwing Road in Addison.
From the 7,000-square-foot space where SCARCE has been collecting books, musical instruments, holiday lights and other products for reuse or recycling, the organization is heading to an 18,900-square-foot facility where it can more easily host field trips, volunteers and what Founder and Executive Director Kay McKeen calls "eco chats."
"If people want to come and talk about composting," McKeen says, for example, "we can all chat about what works best -- or what never worked."
SCARCE plans to be up and running at its new site by March 14. After seeking a larger space for years, the organization worked with real estate services firm NAI Hiffman to secure a new lease.
"We're bursting at the seams," McKeen said.
Blame all the recycling.
SCARCE's name stands for School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education. The nonprofit has five full-time employees and five part-timers, along with 40 weekly volunteers, all of whom work on reuse projects including a Book Rescue that has found new homes for 8 million books, a Super Crayon program that melts and reshapes broken crayons, a Tools for Schools program to collect and redistribute like-new supplies and a Scarcely Used Book and Record Sale.
The Book Rescue takes up much space inside the SCARCE facility, as McKeen estimates the organization has 80,000 books in storage. Partner organizations including schools and the DuPage County Jail pick up hundreds of them each week, but until new homes are found, the volumes are stored on shelves that are being carefully broken down to be rebuilt in Addison.
The organization also accepts holiday light strands year-round, and typical and quirky items including musical instruments, bowling balls, keys, plastic bread tags, writing utensils, X-ray film, film canisters, glasses and sunglasses, corks and phone or computer cords.
Volunteers at SCARCE's facility now work wherever they can find space, but McKeen said they will have a dedicated area in Addison. So will the musical instruments, which now are kept in a cubby where educators find them "piled high and dig," McKeen said.
The educational programs the organization offers to students also will have a dedicated space, called the Sustainability Center.
"We're going to be able to take whole grade levels for field trips now," McKeen said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-27--5 fun weekend events: The Capitol Steps skewer politics at the Mac while Monster Jam rolls into Rose

5 fun weekend events: The Capitol Steps skewer politics at the Mac while Monster Jam rolls into Rosemont

The Capitol Steps bring political song spoofs and sketches to College of DuPage 's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn , Monster Jam 's oversize trucks crush the competition at Rosemont 's Allstate Arena and College of Lake County 's 36th annual `` Salute to Gospel Music '' fills Waukegan 's Genesee Theatre with joyful noise .
Here are five things to do this weekend .
For more ideas , see dailyherald.com/calendar .
Marvel at all kinds of fan `` cosplay '' outfits and meet with artists , celebrities and more at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo ( C2E2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Building , 2301 S. King Drive , Chicago .
$ 95 for a three-day pass , $ 45 for Friday , $ 55 for Saturday , $ 50 for Sunday ; $ 10- $ 20 for kids ' passes .
( 800 ) 354-4003 or c2e2.com .
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday , Feb. 28-29 , and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday , March 1 .
The Grave Digger jumps into action during Monster Jam at Rosemont 's Allstate Arena this weekend .
Truck tricksters Oversize trucks with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pirate 's Curse and more are all a part of the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series this weekend at the Allstate Arena , 6920 N. Mannheim Road , Rosemont .
$ 15- $ 70 .
( 800 ) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com .
7 p.m. Friday , Feb. 28 ; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday , Feb. 29 ; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday , March 1 ; and 7 p.m. Monday , March 2 .
The Capitol Steps return to spoof global politics in sketches and songs in their tour of `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DuPage 's McAninch Arts Center , 425 Fawell Blvd.
, Glen Ellyn .
$ 42- $ 49 .
( 630 ) 942-4000 or atthemac.org .
4 and 8 p.m. Saturday , Feb. 29 .
College of Lake County 's 36th Annual Salute to Gospel Music features Bishop Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan .
Singing praise Bishop Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir will perform during the College of Lake County 's 36th annual Salute to Gospel Music concert at the Genesee Theatre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
$ 26- $ 33 .
( 847 ) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com .
7 p.m. Saturday , Feb. 29 .
Rock out at the `` International Guitar Night XX '' featuring musicians Mike Dawes , Ollis Soikkeli , Jim `` Kimo '' West and more at Elgin Community College 's Blizzard Theatre , 1700 Spartan Drive , Elgin .
$ 32 .
( 847 ) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts .
7:30 p.m. Saturday , Feb. 29 .

5 fun weekend events: The Capitol Steps skewer politics at College of DuPage's Mac
Cast members of The Capitol Steps spoof Melania Trump, Donald Trump and Kellyann Conway in material from their album "The Lyin' Kings." The tour comes to College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn on Saturday, Feb. 29. Courtesy of The Capitol Steps
The Capitol Steps bring political song spoofs and sketches to College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, Monster Jam's oversize trucks crush the competition at Rosemont's Allstate Arena and College of Lake County's 36th annual "Salute to Gospel Music" fills Waukegan's Genesee Theatre with joyful noise. Here are five things to do this weekend. For more ideas, see dailyherald.com/calendar.
Comic convention
Marvel at all kinds of fan "cosplay" outfits and meet with artists, celebrities and more at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) this weekend at McCormick Place, South Building, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago. $95 for a three-day pass, $45 for Friday, $55 for Saturday, $50 for Sunday; $10-$20 for kids' passes. (800) 354-4003 or c2e2.com. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-29, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 1.
The Grave Digger jumps into action during Monster Jam at Rosemont's Allstate Arena this weekend. -
Oversize trucks with names like Grave Digger, Megalodon, Pirate's Curse and more are all a part of the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series this weekend at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $15-$70. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1; and 7 p.m. Monday, March 2.
Political humor
The Capitol Steps return to spoof global politics in sketches and songs in their tour of "The Lyin' Kings" at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $42-$49. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29.
College of Lake County's 36th Annual Salute to Gospel Music features Bishop Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. - Courtesy of Verity Records
Bishop Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir will perform during the College of Lake County's 36th annual Salute to Gospel Music concert at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $26-$33. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29.
Acoustic jam
Rock out at the "International Guitar Night XX" featuring musicians Mike Dawes, Ollis Soikkeli, Jim "Kimo" West and more at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $32. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-27--Elgin renewing contract for curbside recycling of textiles, home goods

The city of Elgin plans to renew its contract for curbside recycling of textiles and home goods , which in the last 2½ years amounted to more than 500,000 pounds of material that might otherwise have gone to landfills .
`` I love the program , '' Councilman Toby Shaw said Wednesday , when the council 's committee of the whole voted unanimously for the three-year renewal to be finalized next week .
`` It 's innovative , it 's unique and it 's totally convenient . ''
According to a recent city survey , 62.2 % of 606 respondents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services of Simple Recycling , based in Ohio .
Elgin Communications Manager Molly Gillespie said there were some complaints about missed pickups in early 2018 .
The company made staffing changes and things have been running smoothly since , she said .
However , about 25 % of survey respondents said they have never used the service , many because they did n't know about it .
The city will begin giving Simple Recycling quarterly reports with addresses -- based on water bills and transfer stamps -- of new residents , who in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company , which provides free orange bags , Gillespie said .
Simple Recycling serves households that get refuse pickup from Waste Management , typically single-family homes , townhouses and buildings with up to five units , Gillespie said .
The city gets one penny per pound from the company , so less than $ 6,000 to date .
Residents also can bring clothes , shoes and textiles for recycling at Kane County drop-off locations in Batavia and West Dundee .
Elgin was the first town in Illinois to contract with Simple Recycling , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hoffman Estates , Hanover Park , Villa Park and South Barrington and recently struck a deal with Barrington .
The company started in 2013 , covers about 250 towns in nine states , and employs about 20 people in the Chicago area with offices in Chicago and Blue Island , said Sonny Wilkins , vice president of municipal relations .
`` We were the first ones to come out with recycling used clothing and shoes at your curb on recycling day .
We did that because , even though you have all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ textile materials , according to the Environmental Protection Agency , most of it is not recycled , only 15 % . ''
The key is to make recycling as easy as possible , Wilkins said .
`` We follow the curbside schedule that already exists with our municipal partners .
It 's very important that the resident is not doing anything different that they are already doing . ''
So where does the material go ?
Simply Recycling partners with thrift stores that get first dibs and typically keep 10 % to 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The rest is recycled for industrial and manufacturing uses or goes to exporters -- who also take items from Salvation Army , Goodwill and others -- that ship material for sale abroad , he said .
Collections in Elgin dropped from 68,913 pounds in July 2017 , when the service started , to 6,274 pounds in December .
`` That 's a good thing , that meant people are getting their closets cleaned out , '' Mayor David Kaptain said .
Recycling is about economies of scale and Elgin is performing well enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement , Wilkins said .
The city did put out a request for proposals for textile recycling and Simple Recycling was the only respondent , she said .
Simple Recycling said it has agreements pending with `` several communities '' in the area but declined to say which towns .

Elgin renewing contract for curbside recycling of textiles, home goods
Elgin was the first town in Illinois to contract with Simple Recycling, which now serves Mount Prospect, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park, Villa Park and South Barrington and recently struck a deal with Barrington. courtesy of simple recycling
Elgin will be renewing its contract with Ohio-based Simple Recycling, which provides free curbside recycling pickup of textiles and home goods. courtesy of simple recycling
The city of Elgin plans to renew its contract for curbside recycling of textiles and home goods, which in the last 2½ years amounted to more than 500,000 pounds of material that might otherwise have gone to landfills.
"I love the program," Councilman Toby Shaw said Wednesday, when the council's committee of the whole voted unanimously for the three-year renewal to be finalized next week. "It's innovative, it's unique and it's totally convenient."
According to a recent city survey, 62.2% of 606 respondents were very or somewhat satisfied with the services of Simple Recycling, based in Ohio.
Elgin Communications Manager Molly Gillespie said there were some complaints about missed pickups in early 2018. The company made staffing changes and things have been running smoothly since, she said.
However, about 25% of survey respondents said they have never used the service, many because they didn't know about it. The city will begin giving Simple Recycling quarterly reports with addresses -- based on water bills and transfer stamps -- of new residents, who in turn will get informational material from the company, which provides free orange bags, Gillespie said.
Simple Recycling serves households that get refuse pickup from Waste Management, typically single-family homes, townhouses and buildings with up to five units, Gillespie said. The city gets one penny per pound from the company, so less than $6,000 to date.
Residents also can bring clothes, shoes and textiles for recycling at Kane County drop-off locations in Batavia and West Dundee.
Elgin was the first town in Illinois to contract with Simple Recycling, which now serves Mount Prospect, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park, Villa Park and South Barrington and recently struck a deal with Barrington. The company started in 2013, covers about 250 towns in nine states, and employs about 20 people in the Chicago area with offices in Chicago and Blue Island, said Sonny Wilkins, vice president of municipal relations.
"We were the first ones to come out with recycling used clothing and shoes at your curb on recycling day. We did that because, even though you have all these different mechanisms or options to donate textile materials, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, most of it is not recycled, only 15%."
The key is to make recycling as easy as possible, Wilkins said. "We follow the curbside schedule that already exists with our municipal partners. It's very important that the resident is not doing anything different that they are already doing."
So where does the material go? Simply Recycling partners with thrift stores that get first dibs and typically keep 10% to 20% of materials, Wilkins said. The rest is recycled for industrial and manufacturing uses or goes to exporters -- who also take items from Salvation Army, Goodwill and others -- that ship material for sale abroad, he said.
Collections in Elgin dropped from 68,913 pounds in July 2017, when the service started, to 6,274 pounds in December. "That's a good thing, that meant people are getting their closets cleaned out," Mayor David Kaptain said.
Recycling is about economies of scale and Elgin is performing well enough that Simple Recycling wanted to sign another agreement, Wilkins said. The city did put out a request for proposals for textile recycling and Simple Recycling was the only respondent, she said.
Simple Recycling said it has agreements pending with "several communities" in the area but declined to say which towns.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--Former Prague Muslim leader sentenced on terror charges

PRAGUE -- A Czech court on Friday convicted a former Prague Muslim leader of being part of a terror group @ @ @ @ @ him to 10 years in prison .
Prosecutors said imam Samer Shehadeh helped his brother @ @ @ @ @ 's wife , Fatima Hudkova , travel to Syria to join a terror group known @ @ @ @ @ Prosecutors also said Shehadeh sent unspecified sums of money to the group that seeks to @ @ @ @ @ President Bashar Assad with an Islamic state .
Two other people in the same case @ @ @ @ @ in absentia by Prague 's Municipal Court .
One received a prison term of 11 @ @ @ @ @ was given a term of six years .
Shehadeh did n't deny the charges but @ @ @ @ @ his deeds a crime because he does n't recognize the Syrian government and does n't @ @ @ @ @ Shehadeh can still appeal the verdict .
The members of Prague 's Muslim community distanced @ @ @ @ @

Former Prague Muslim leader sentenced on terror charges
PRAGUE -- A Czech court on Friday convicted a former Prague Muslim leader of being part of a terror group and financing terrorism, sentencing him to 10 years in prison.
Prosecutors said imam Samer Shehadeh helped his brother Omar and later his brother's wife, Fatima Hudkova, travel to Syria to join a terror group known as Jabhat Fateh al-Sham.
Prosecutors also said Shehadeh sent unspecified sums of money to the group that seeks to replace the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad with an Islamic state.
Two other people in the same case were convicted of terror charges in absentia by Prague's Municipal Court. One received a prison term of 11 years and the other person was given a term of six years.
Shehadeh didn't deny the charges but said he didn't consider his deeds a crime because he doesn't recognize the Syrian government and doesn't consider the group terrorist.
Shehadeh can still appeal the verdict.
The members of Prague's Muslim community distanced themselves from his activities.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--US consumer spending slowed in January while incomes jumped

WASHINGTON -- Americans pulled back on their spending in January , even as their incomes surged , a sign the economy was growing modestly before the threat of coronavirus arose .
The Commerce Department said Friday that consumer spending increased 0.2 % last month , down from 0.4 % in December and the smallest gain since October .
Incomes , however , rose 0.6 % , the biggest rise in nearly a year , spurred by bigger paychecks and an increase in Social Security benefits stemming from a cost of living adjustment .
The additional income could help offset the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market plunge and the broader threat from the coronavirus , which has caused many economists to slice their estimates for growth in the first three months of the year .
Most analysts now forecast that the U.S. economy will expand at a roughly 1.5 % annual pace in the first quarter , down from 2.1 % in the fourth quarter .
The viral outbreak in China has spread to more than 30 countries and has disrupted global supply chains , forcing many companies to mark down their profit estimates .
Microsoft and Apple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease and factory shutdowns in China have made it impossible for them to meet demand for their products .
Should the coronavirus spread in the United States and more broadly overseas , economists worry that a sharp , if brief , recession could ensue .
Widespread cancellations of travel plans are already hitting hotel revenues , and if more people stay away from work , shopping and restaurants , the economic damage would worsen dramatically .
The stock market 's plunge of roughly 12 % this week may discourage many wealthier Americans from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy 's growth .
Last month 's modest spending increase in the Commerce report , coupled with the strong income gain , boosted Americans ' savings rate to 7.9 % , the highest since April .
That means consumers have some additional spending power even if income growth slows .

US consumer spending slowed in January while incomes jumped
FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2020, file photo people leave a retail clothing store in Valley West Mall in West Des Moines, Iowa. On Friday, Feb. 28, the Commerce Department issues its January report on consumer spending, which accounts for roughly 70 percent of U.S. economic activity. Associated Press
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo Tim Simpson shops at a Kohl's store in Colma, Calif. On Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, the Commerce Department issues its January report on consumer spending, which accounts for roughly 70 percent of U.S. economic activity. Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- Americans pulled back on their spending in January, even as their incomes surged, a sign the economy was growing modestly before the threat of coronavirus arose.
The Commerce Department said Friday that consumer spending increased 0.2% last month, down from 0.4% in December and the smallest gain since October. Incomes, however, rose 0.6%, the biggest rise in nearly a year, spurred by bigger paychecks and an increase in Social Security benefits stemming from a cost of living adjustment.
The additional income could help offset the likely drag from this week's stock market plunge and the broader threat from the coronavirus, which has caused many economists to slice their estimates for growth in the first three months of the year. Most analysts now forecast that the U.S. economy will expand at a roughly 1.5% annual pace in the first quarter, down from 2.1% in the fourth quarter.
The viral outbreak in China has spread to more than 30 countries and has disrupted global supply chains, forcing many companies to mark down their profit estimates. Microsoft and Apple are among those that have said the disease and factory shutdowns in China have made it impossible for them to meet demand for their products.
Should the coronavirus spread in the United States and more broadly overseas, economists worry that a sharp, if brief, recession could ensue. Widespread cancellations of travel plans are already hitting hotel revenues, and if more people stay away from work, shopping and restaurants, the economic damage would worsen dramatically.
The stock market's plunge of roughly 12% this week may discourage many wealthier Americans from spending, which could also weigh on the economy's growth.
Last month's modest spending increase in the Commerce report, coupled with the strong income gain, boosted Americans' savings rate to 7.9%, the highest since April. That means consumers have some additional spending power even if income growth slows.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--Markets slide, auto show canceled as virus impact spreads

LONDON -- Stock markets are heading for their worst week since 2008 , Europe 's top auto show has been canceled and companies keep lowering their earnings estimates .
Here 's a look at the latest developments : MARKETS : Share indexes are down sharply again , with losses of over 3 % in Japan and Germany .
Wall Street is expected to drop further , with futures down 1 % .
At this pace , stocks are set to have their worst week since 2008 , at the height of the global financial crisis .
The price of oil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ falling under $ 50 a barrel for the first time since the middle of 2017 .
EVENTS : The Geneva auto show was canceled after Swiss authorities banned large events of more than 1,000 people .
The trade fair is a big event , particularly for European automakers , which are already struggling with the need to reduce carbon emissions .
Sports events were being canceled in many parts of the world .
Tourism is heavily affected , too , with hotels laying off staff .
A theme part in Thailand shut down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MASKS : Fear of the virus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite medical experts ' advice that most people who are n't sick do n't need to wear them .
Many businesses are sold out , while others are limiting how many a customer can buy .
Amazon is policing its site , trying to make sure sellers do n't gouge panicked buyers .
EARNINGS AND JOBS : The owner of British Airways warned that its earnings have been hit by weaker demand as a result of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has seen lower demand on its Asian and European routes as well as weaker business travel due to the cancellation of industry events and corporate travel .
Philippine Airlines is laying off 300 ground personnel as part of an ongoing restructuring that was aggravated by travel restrictions caused by the virus .
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK : Policymakers were downgrading their forecasts due to the widespread disruption to business .
The outgoing head of the Bank of England told Sky News that it is unclear how big the economic knock will be .

Markets slide, auto show canceled as virus impact spreads
People walk in front of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai, India, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Asian stock markets fell further Friday on spreading virus fears, deepening an global rout after Wall Street endured its biggest one-day drop in nine years. Associated Press
People pass a advertisement board at the 90th Geneva International Motor Show, GIMS, at Palexpo, in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The 90th edition of the International Motor Show, scheduled to begin on March 5th, is cancelled due to the advancement of the (Covid-19) coronavirus in Switzerland. The Swiss confederation announced today that all events involving more than 1,000 people would be banned until 15 March. (Salvatore di Nolfi/Keystone via AP) Associated Press
Visitors pose for a selfie in front of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The theme park on Friday announced its temporary closure to prevent the spread of a new coronavirus. (Kyodo News via AP) Associated Press
Cars are pictured as workers stop the preparation of the 90th Geneva International Motor Show, GIMS, at Palexpo, in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The 90th edition of the International Motor Show, scheduled to begin on March 5th, is cancelled due to the advancement of the (Covid-19) coronavirus in Switzerland. The Swiss confederation announced today that all events involving more than 1,000 people would be banned until 15 March. (Salvatore di Nolfi/Keystone via AP) Associated Press
LONDON -- Stock markets are heading for their worst week since 2008, Europe's top auto show has been canceled and companies keep lowering their earnings estimates. Here's a look at the latest developments:
MARKETS: Share indexes are down sharply again, with losses of over 3% in Japan and Germany. Wall Street is expected to drop further, with futures down 1%. At this pace, stocks are set to have their worst week since 2008, at the height of the global financial crisis. The price of oil is dropping, with Brent close to falling under $50 a barrel for the first time since the middle of 2017.
EVENTS: The Geneva auto show was canceled after Swiss authorities banned large events of more than 1,000 people. The trade fair is a big event, particularly for European automakers, which are already struggling with the need to reduce carbon emissions. Sports events were being canceled in many parts of the world. Tourism is heavily affected, too, with hotels laying off staff. A theme part in Thailand shut down for the foreseeable future.
RUN ON MASKS: Fear of the virus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite medical experts' advice that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them. Many businesses are sold out, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy. Amazon is policing its site, trying to make sure sellers don't gouge panicked buyers.
EARNINGS AND JOBS: British Airways warned that its earnings have been hit as people put off or cancel trips out of fear. The carrier's owner, International Airlines Group, said it has seen lower demand on its Asian and European routes as well as weaker business travel due to the cancellation of industry events and corporate travel. Philippine Airlines is laying off 300 ground personnel as part of an ongoing restructuring that was aggravated by travel restrictions caused by the virus.
Emerson Electric, which said two weeks ago that it would take a $75 million to $100 million hit because of the virus, said Friday that it's going to be worse than that. The St. Louis company makes everything from industrial valves to residential air conditioning systems, has substantial production facilities in China. It now anticipates its second-quarter sales will be hurt by at least $100 million to $150 million. Emerson said in a regulatory filing that the longer the virus continues, the less likely it is to see a sales recovery this year. Key facilities in China are operating at 85% capacity after a number of them were shut down. The company said logistics remains challenging and goods are moving only at 75% the normal rate. Transit times are delayed and rates have risen.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: Policymakers were downgrading their forecasts due to the widespread disruption to business. The outgoing head of the Bank of England told Sky News that it is unclear how big the economic knock will be.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--Pritzker says current coronavirus risk low, but public health agencies prepared for possible spread

SPRINGFIELD -- As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread around the world , Illinois Gov .
J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot insisted Friday that state and local public health agencies are fully prepared to respond if the disease should spread further here .
And the state is expanding testing for the virus .
`` While the risk to the general public remains low , we want you to know our state and local agencies and officials are using every tool at our disposal to ensure the public 's health and safety are well guarded , '' Pritzker said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike , joining Pritzker and Lightfoot at the news conference , said that by early next week , the state will have three laboratories -- in Chicago , Springfield and Carbondale -- that are able to test for the virus .
She said hospitals throughout the state will work with those labs to test people who show up with flu-like symptoms .
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , the COVID-19 virus causes mild flu-like symptoms in otherwise healthy people , but in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatal .
It is transmitted much like cold and flu viruses , by person-to-person contact .
There is no vaccine for the virus , although efforts are underway to develop one .
In the meantime , the CDC recommends the public take the same precautions that help prevent the spread of colds and the flu : avoid close contact with people who are sick ; avoid touching your eyes , nose , and mouth ; stay home when you are sick ; and cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So far , there have been only two confirmed cases of coronavirus in Illinois .
Both were Chicago residents -- a woman who had recently returned from Wuhan , China , the city at the center of the outbreak , and her husband who was diagnosed shortly after her return .
Both have fully recovered after they were quarantined at Amita Health St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates .
The virus reportedly originated in China but has since spread to every continent on the globe except Antarctica .
Chicago , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Airports , facilities that could become transmission points as travelers from throughout the world pass through there .
Because of that , officials said the city and state have stepped up screening and monitoring the health of travelers returning from China at both airports .
`` Here in Chicago , we moved quickly when we got the directive from the White House back in January to make sure that we were implementing additional screening measures at our airports , '' Lightfoot said .
`` We 've collaborated with dozens of our airline partners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ) as well as Homeland Security on this issue . ''
Other measures state and local officials are taking include providing regular guidance to hospitals and health care workers , including information about how to control infections and how to prevent themselves from becoming infected .
Officials are also distributing guidance for child care facilities , schools , universities and businesses as well as community-based and faith-based organizations .
They also recommend that businesses and employers actively encourage their workers to stay home if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly and cover coughs and sneezes .
Lightfoot also cautioned the public not to stigmatize individuals or businesses based on ethnicity .
`` Our residents should continue and enjoy the city , its neighborhoods , particularly Chinatown , and its amenities as they normally do , '' she said .
`` Fear can not guide us in this moment .
Thoughtfulness and preparations are the rule of the day . ''

Pritzker says current coronavirus risk low, but public health agencies prepared for possible spread
Gov. JB Pritzker outlines the state's plans for responding to the spread of novel coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, during a news conference Friday in Chicago. Illinois.gov
SPRINGFIELD -- As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread around the world, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot insisted Friday that state and local public health agencies are fully prepared to respond if the disease should spread further here. And the state is expanding testing for the virus.
"While the risk to the general public remains low, we want you to know our state and local agencies and officials are using every tool at our disposal to ensure the public's health and safety are well guarded," Pritzker said during a news conference in Chicago.
Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike, joining Pritzker and Lightfoot at the news conference, said that by early next week, the state will have three laboratories -- in Chicago, Springfield and Carbondale -- that are able to test for the virus. She said hospitals throughout the state will work with those labs to test people who show up with flu-like symptoms.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the COVID-19 virus causes mild flu-like symptoms in otherwise healthy people, but in some cases it can become serious or even fatal. It is transmitted much like cold and flu viruses, by person-to-person contact. There is no vaccine for the virus, although efforts are underway to develop one. In the meantime, the CDC recommends the public take the same precautions that help prevent the spread of colds and the flu: avoid close contact with people who are sick; avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; stay home when you are sick; and cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
So far, there have been only two confirmed cases of coronavirus in Illinois. Both were Chicago residents -- a woman who had recently returned from Wuhan, China, the city at the center of the outbreak, and her husband who was diagnosed shortly after her return. Both have fully recovered after they were quarantined at Amita Health St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates.
The virus reportedly originated in China but has since spread to every continent on the globe except Antarctica. Chicago, however, is home to O'Hare and Midway International Airports, facilities that could become transmission points as travelers from throughout the world pass through there.
Because of that, officials said the city and state have stepped up screening and monitoring the health of travelers returning from China at both airports.
"Here in Chicago, we moved quickly when we got the directive from the White House back in January to make sure that we were implementing additional screening measures at our airports," Lightfoot said. "We've collaborated with dozens of our airline partners and staff and the CDC, (the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) as well as Homeland Security on this issue."
Other measures state and local officials are taking include providing regular guidance to hospitals and health care workers, including information about how to control infections and how to prevent themselves from becoming infected.
Officials are also distributing guidance for child care facilities, schools, universities and businesses as well as community-based and faith-based organizations.
They also recommend that businesses and employers actively encourage their workers to stay home if they feel sick, to wash their hands regularly and cover coughs and sneezes.
Lightfoot also cautioned the public not to stigmatize individuals or businesses based on ethnicity.
"Our residents should continue and enjoy the city, its neighborhoods, particularly Chinatown, and its amenities as they normally do," she said. "Fear cannot guide us in this moment. Thoughtfulness and preparations are the rule of the day."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--Robot Rumble features student machines built for destruction

The Prospect High School Fieldhouse looked like a scaled-down scene out of a `` Mad Max '' movie , with marauding robots designed for one task -- destruction .
The 11th annual Robot Rumble featured machines built by area high school students squaring off in a weekend competition that draws heavily on engineering and manufacturing skills , and the coolness of watching robots pound on each other .
`` We 're just trying to eliminate everything else , '' said Nathan Boldt , a 17-year-old senior from John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights .
Boldt is a member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ -- named for Rich Hyde , the school 's engineering teacher and robotics adviser -- whose robot featured a weaponized spinning drum attached to a pulley and designed to make hard frontal contact with a competitor .
`` This is the highlight of my year , 100 percent , '' Boldt said .
`` I 'm very excited for it every year . ''
Students from 14 area schools bring 44 robots to compete in two-minute matches in a 20-square-foot arena surrounded by plexiglass and a plate-steel floor .
Competitors , judges and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event was inspired by BattleBots , a professional , national event featuring robots weighing more than 200 pounds .
Hyde said the students spend four months or more designing and building the robots , which can weigh up to 85 pounds .
The machines feature various weapons for pounding , and styles to push , upend and otherwise bully opponents .
The most durable and robust robot is typically the one that will win in a match , Hyde said .
Robots in the competition need a tough metal exterior and durable internal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he said , though all the participating schools are heavily into engineering and manufacturing .
The ultimate goal of the competition is to help prepare students for careers in those areas , Hyde said .
`` The kids are not only learning how to design stuff , but how to build it , '' he said .
`` That 's the key -- if we ca n't manufacture it , what 's the point of designing it ? ''
The competition continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m .

Robot Rumble features student machines built for destruction
The Prospect High School Fieldhouse looked like a scaled-down scene out of a "Mad Max" movie, with marauding robots designed for one task -- destruction.
The 11th annual Robot Rumble featured machines built by area high school students squaring off in a weekend competition that draws heavily on engineering and manufacturing skills, and the coolness of watching robots pound on each other.
"We're just trying to eliminate everything else," said Nathan Boldt, a 17-year-old senior from John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights.
Boldt is a member of the "Nowhere to Hyde" team -- named for Rich Hyde, the school's engineering teacher and robotics adviser -- whose robot featured a weaponized spinning drum attached to a pulley and designed to make hard frontal contact with a competitor.
"This is the highlight of my year, 100 percent," Boldt said. "I'm very excited for it every year."
Students from 14 area schools bring 44 robots to compete in two-minute matches in a 20-square-foot arena surrounded by plexiglass and a plate-steel floor. Competitors, judges and spectators are outside the arena. The event was inspired by BattleBots, a professional, national event featuring robots weighing more than 200 pounds.
Hyde said the students spend four months or more designing and building the robots, which can weigh up to 85 pounds. The machines feature various weapons for pounding, and styles to push, upend and otherwise bully opponents.
The most durable and robust robot is typically the one that will win in a match, Hyde said. Robots in the competition need a tough metal exterior and durable internal electronics.
It's an engineering challenge, he said, though all the participating schools are heavily into engineering and manufacturing. The ultimate goal of the competition is to help prepare students for careers in those areas, Hyde said.
"The kids are not only learning how to design stuff, but how to build it," he said. "That's the key -- if we can't manufacture it, what's the point of designing it?"
The competition continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--Des Plaines Theater renovation to include speak-easy Bourbon 'N Brass

Editors note : This article has been updated to reflect renovation costs and the relocation of Evanston 's Bourbon ' N Brass to Des Plaines .
The historic Des Plaines Theater will get more than a facelift from the reported $ 8 million renovation currently under way .
On Friday , operator Ron Onesti announced he will relocate his Evanston speak-easy -- Bourbon ' N Brass -- to the theater , which is slated to reopen in the fall .
The second-floor speak-easy will offer food and more than 100 bourbons and whiskeys .
Like Club Arcada , located above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Bourbon ' N Brass will feature a 1920s decor that will reflect the Prohibition Era origins of both venues and maintain `` the historic nature of these vintage buildings , '' Onesti said in a phone interview .
`` The city has been working tirelessly on the infrastructure , '' he added .
In a prepared statement , Onesti , the CEO and president of Onesti Entertainment , expressed his excitement about the new venue and the reopening of the theater , located at 1476 Miner St. '' I look forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience to such a historic landmark , '' he said in the release .
`` I am currently booking phenomenal live acts for the fall , and ca n't wait to announce an opening date soon ! ''
Designed by architect William B. Betts -- who also designed the Glen Theatre , known as the Glen Art Theatre in Glen Ellyn -- the Des Plaines Theater opened in 1925 as a vaudeville and movie house .
It became a first-run movie theater in 1935 when members of the Balaban family purchased the building @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pereira and Pereira added art deco touches , including the marquee .
A 1982 fire severely damaged the theater , which opened several years later as a twin movie house .
In November 2011 , renovations returned the theater to a single auditorium .
The theater closed in January of 2014 and remained shuttered until the current renovations began last year .

Des Plaines Theater renovation to include speak-easy Bourbon 'N Brass
Editors note: This article has been updated to reflect renovation costs and the relocation of Evanston's Bourbon 'N Brass to Des Plaines.
The historic Des Plaines Theater will get more than a facelift from the reported $8 million renovation currently under way.
On Friday, operator Ron Onesti announced he will relocate his Evanston speak-easy -- Bourbon 'N Brass -- to the theater, which is slated to reopen in the fall. The second-floor speak-easy will offer food and more than 100 bourbons and whiskeys.
Like Club Arcada, located above Onesti's Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Bourbon 'N Brass will feature a 1920s decor that will reflect the Prohibition Era origins of both venues and maintain "the historic nature of these vintage buildings," Onesti said in a phone interview.
"The city has been working tirelessly on the infrastructure," he added.
In a prepared statement, Onesti, the CEO and president of Onesti Entertainment, expressed his excitement about the new venue and the reopening of the theater, located at 1476 Miner St.
"I look forward to bringing world-class entertainment and a unique dining experience to such a historic landmark," he said in the release. "I am currently booking phenomenal live acts for the fall, and can't wait to announce an opening date soon!"
Designed by architect William B. Betts -- who also designed the Glen Theatre, known as the Glen Art Theatre in Glen Ellyn -- the Des Plaines Theater opened in 1925 as a vaudeville and movie house. It became a first-run movie theater in 1935 when members of the Balaban family purchased the building. At the time, the firm Pereira and Pereira added art deco touches, including the marquee.
A 1982 fire severely damaged the theater, which opened several years later as a twin movie house.
In November 2011, renovations returned the theater to a single auditorium.
The theater closed in January of 2014 and remained shuttered until the current renovations began last year.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--With Pheasant Run set to close Sunday, uncertainty remains over the property's future

Once known as a premier entertainment destination that put St. Charles on the map , the iconic Pheasant Run Resort is set to cease operations Sunday .
As the last guests check out this weekend and the historic Bourbon Street goes dark , uncertainty remains over what will become of the sprawling resort campus at 4051 E. Main St. An online auction for the 18.3-acre site took place earlier this month , ending with a final bid of $ 6 million .
The resort 's undisclosed reserve , or the minimum price established by the seller , had not been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a winning bidder could still be declared and a sale negotiated .
Weeks later , city officials say they have received no official word on the resort 's fate .
The property has been marketed for sale since November , shortly after its management announced plans to restructure operations and reduce its staff by 75 % .
Forty-two remaining employees were notified last month that their jobs also were in jeopardy .
Resort management previously indicated it would be honoring reservations through February , but that hotel stays and events would not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's online calendar shows no dates available beyond Sunday , which is listed as `` checkout only . ''
Meanwhile , St. Charles officials have been bracing for any possible outcome .
Pheasant Run has historically generated $ 500,000 to $ 600,000 in total tax revenue for the city each year , City Administrator Mark Koenen said earlier .
Should the property be acquired by new ownership , he said , city leaders are ready to act as a partner to help revive the eastern gateway to the town .
Aldermen and staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resort 's closure could affect the city 's budget .
During a meeting earlier this month , Finance Director Chris Minick said the loss of hotel/motel revenue alone would be a `` substantial amount , '' and additional discussions on the financial impact are likely forthcoming .
Built in 1963 on what was once a dairy farm , Pheasant Run continued expanding in size and scope the next couple of decades as founder Edward McArdle developed his vision for the property .
The resort now has 293 hotel rooms , seven restaurants , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting space .
It also operates a comedy club , a theater , an indoor/outdoor pool and an 18-hole golf course it leases from the DuPage Airport .
In its heyday , Pheasant Run served as a draw for local community members , business professionals and vacationers from throughout the suburbs and beyond .
Residents and former employees recall attending lavish events in its banquet halls and planning dates at a Bourbon Street restaurant .
The resort later faced financial turmoil , falling into foreclosure in 2011 and being purchased three years later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pheasant Run 's impending closure this weekend , the city was made aware of some interest in the resort 's Mega Center but has otherwise received no updates on the property , said Rita Tungare , community and economic development director .
Pheasant Run plans to continue providing its own security at the property in the immediate future , Deputy Police Chief Chuck Pierce added .

With Pheasant Run set to close today, uncertainty remains over the property's future
Once known as a premier entertainment destination that put St. Charles on the map, the iconic Pheasant Run Resort is set to cease operations Sunday.
As the last guests check out this weekend and the historic Bourbon Street goes dark, uncertainty remains over what will become of the sprawling resort campus at 4051 E. Main St.
An online auction for the 18.3-acre site took place earlier this month, ending with a final bid of $6 million. The resort's undisclosed reserve, or the minimum price established by the seller, had not been met, though the auction website indicated a winning bidder could still be declared and a sale negotiated.
Weeks later, city officials say they have received no official word on the resort's fate.
The property has been marketed for sale since November, shortly after its management announced plans to restructure operations and reduce its staff by 75%. Forty-two remaining employees were notified last month that their jobs also were in jeopardy.
Resort management previously indicated it would be honoring reservations through February, but that hotel stays and events would not be booked any further ahead. Pheasant Run's online calendar shows no dates available beyond Sunday, which is listed as "checkout only."
Meanwhile, St. Charles officials have been bracing for any possible outcome.
Pheasant Run has historically generated $500,000 to $600,000 in total tax revenue for the city each year, City Administrator Mark Koenen said earlier. Should the property be acquired by new ownership, he said, city leaders are ready to act as a partner to help revive the eastern gateway to the town.
Aldermen and staff members also have begun considering how the resort's closure could affect the city's budget. During a meeting earlier this month, Finance Director Chris Minick said the loss of hotel/motel revenue alone would be a "substantial amount," and additional discussions on the financial impact are likely forthcoming.
Built in 1963 on what was once a dairy farm, Pheasant Run continued expanding in size and scope the next couple of decades as founder Edward McArdle developed his vision for the property.
The resort now has 293 hotel rooms, seven restaurants, and 31,930 square feet of banquet and meeting space. It also operates a comedy club, a theater, an indoor/outdoor pool and an 18-hole golf course it leases from the DuPage Airport.
In its heyday, Pheasant Run served as a draw for local community members, business professionals and vacationers from throughout the suburbs and beyond. Residents and former employees recall attending lavish events in its banquet halls and planning dates at a Bourbon Street restaurant.
The resort later faced financial turmoil, falling into foreclosure in 2011 and being purchased three years later by an investment group.
Ahead of Pheasant Run's impending closure this weekend, the city was made aware of some interest in the resort's Mega Center but has otherwise received no updates on the property, said Rita Tungare, community and economic development director.
Pheasant Run plans to continue providing its own security at the property in the immediate future, Deputy Police Chief Chuck Pierce added.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--Authorities: Deputy tracks down drunken driver after squad car was hit head on

A Lake County sheriff 's deputy whose squad car was struck head-on early Friday near Antioch managed to track down and arrest the other driver after the crash .
Neither the deputy nor Carlos R. Perez Cordero , 24 , of the 38300 block of North 3rd Avenue in Lake County east of Spring Grove , was seriously injured in the crash about 1:05 a.m. near Antioch , according to sheriff 's spokesman Sgt .
Chris Covelli .
The deputy was traveling east on Grass Lake Road , west of Stonegate Drive , when a 2002 Chevrolet Impala driven by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ median and struck the deputy 's squad car head on , he said .
Both vehicles sustained major damage .
Perez Cordero tried to run away , but the deputy freed himself from the damaged squad and chased and caught him a short distance away , Covelli said .
`` We are extremely thankful the sheriff 's deputy was not killed or seriously injured in this senseless crash , '' Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg said in a news release .
`` I am very impressed that after being involved in a major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pursue the fleeing offender on foot , '' Idleburg added .
Both drivers were treated at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville for injuries that were not life-threatening and released , Covelli said .
It was determined Perez Cordero was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash , according to Covelli .
Perez Cordero was taken to the Lake County jail and charged with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol , which are felonies , and driving under the influence of alcohol , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to Covelli .
Perez Cordero also was ticketed for driving without insurance and improper lane usage , police said .
Bail was set at $ 150,000 , meaning he would need to post 10 % or $ 15,000 to be released while the case is pending .
He remained jailed Friday afternoon and is next due in court March 3 .
`` The drunken driver will be held accountable for his poor decisions , which could have ultimately cost lives , '' Idleburg said .

Authorities: Deputy tracks down drunken driver after squad car was hit head on
Carlos R. Perez Cordero of Lake County near Spring Grove was the driver of a car that hit a Lake County sheriff's squad car head-on early Friday near Antioch, authorities said Friday. Courtesy of Lake County Sheriff
A 2002 Chevrolet Impala was traveling west on Grass Lake Road when it crossed the center median and struck a sheriff's deputy head-on, authorities said. Courtesy of Lake County Sheriff
A Lake County sheriff's deputy managed to track down the driver of a car that hit his squad head-on early Friday near Antioch. Courtesy of Lake County Sheriff
A Lake County sheriff's deputy whose squad car was struck head-on early Friday near Antioch managed to track down and arrest the other driver after the crash.
Neither the deputy nor Carlos R. Perez Cordero, 24, of the 38300 block of North 3rd Avenue in Lake County east of Spring Grove, was seriously injured in the crash about 1:05 a.m. near Antioch, according to sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Chris Covelli.
The deputy was traveling east on Grass Lake Road, west of Stonegate Drive, when a 2002 Chevrolet Impala driven by Perez Cordero traveling west crossed the center median and struck the deputy's squad car head on, he said.
Both vehicles sustained major damage. Perez Cordero tried to run away, but the deputy freed himself from the damaged squad and chased and caught him a short distance away, Covelli said.
"We are extremely thankful the sheriff's deputy was not killed or seriously injured in this senseless crash," Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg said in a news release.
"I am very impressed that after being involved in a major crash, the deputy was able to pursue the fleeing offender on foot," Idleburg added.
Both drivers were treated at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville for injuries that were not life-threatening and released, Covelli said.
It was determined Perez Cordero was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, according to Covelli.
Perez Cordero was taken to the Lake County jail and charged with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, which are felonies, and driving under the influence of alcohol, a misdemeanor. Additional charges are likely, according to Covelli.
Perez Cordero also was ticketed for driving without insurance and improper lane usage, police said.
Bail was set at $150,000, meaning he would need to post 10% or $15,000 to be released while the case is pending. He remained jailed Friday afternoon and is next due in court March 3.
"The drunken driver will be held accountable for his poor decisions, which could have ultimately cost lives," Idleburg said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--Rozner: Can Blackhawks find enough pieces for Kane, Toews to make one more run?

Good luck choosing a lens through which to view the Blackhawks .
A reasonable person would say they won three Stanley Cups and had a coach who would n't want to be part of a rebuild , so they tried after 2015 to continue to win with spare parts around an aging core and squeeze out another title .
Most would suggest this was a logical approach and few would have embraced anything else .
But five seasons have passed since that victory over Tampa in the Stanley Cup Final .
They lost 4 games by a goal each in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 ) , lost a four-game series to Nashville ( 2017 ) as the No .
1 seed in the West and will miss the playoffs for a third straight year .
Now , most want to burn the stadium down .
So much for a reasonable view .
As we await the 2020-21 season , Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews have three years left on their contracts , and the same is true for Duncan Keith .
Brent Seabrook has four years , Alex DeBrincat three and Brandon Saad has a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , can you put enough around Kane and Toews in the next three years to make another run ?
You would have to draft and trade well and play the kids every night , and that was n't going to happen under Joel Quenneville .
So now what ?
It would be advisable to pick a lane , but that 's difficult to do when you have a pair of players who could still help get you where you want to go .
Can you tank and rebuild with them ?
Kane made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's not interested in that .
Tanking is also something they could have tried after losing half a roster to cap mismanagement in 2010 .
After an ugly 2011 and as late as 2012 , it looked hopeless to many as they lost a tough series to Phoenix in the first round .
Instead , they found a way to put enough pieces around their best players to capture two more Cups .
Along came Saad , Andrew Shaw , Marcus Kruger , Nick Leddy and Teuvo Teravainen , and the trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ valuable piece .
Thus , two more rings .
Of course , they still had Keith and Seabrook in their prime , not to mention Marian Hossa , Patrick Sharp and Niklas Hjalmarsson , and they found a goalie in Corey Crawford who saved them twice .
Most of those things do n't exist anymore .
So the question remains , do you move on from anyone who wo n't be here when they hope to win again ?
Do you tank and hope the kids arrive in time to help Kane and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 35 when their contracts end in three years ?
Or do you rebuild as they have , while also trying to make the playoffs ?
In July 2018 at the Blackhawks Convention , having not won a playoff series in three years , I could not get GM Stan Bowman to put a label on what they were doing , no matter how many different ways I tried .
`` We do n't spend any time trying to characterize what it is , '' Bowman said then .
`` It does n't help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a really good title for it .
`` It 's not gon na make a difference what we call it .
We 've never once had a meeting where we discussed what to call it .
`` If you look at Washington , all I remember from a year ago is everyone said their window was closed .
They got beat three years in a row by the Penguins and they traded away some players and did n't make any additions to their team .
`` And they won the Cup .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would love someone to explain that one to me .
It does n't make sense the way the media portrayed their window . ''
So where are the Hawks two years later ?
Pretty much in the same place , trying to rebuild and make the playoffs at the same time , which is the essence of what Bowman told reporters in St. Louis Tuesday night .
`` It 's always a balance of the short term and the long term .
You wish they were aligned together , where what you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short term also helped in the long term , '' Bowman said .
`` But that 's not the way it works , because in order to help your team in the short term , you 're usually expending assets . ''
As they did during the years in which they traded young players or picks to get veterans at the deadline .
`` So when you try to do both , you can pull it off for a little bit , but eventually when you do it year after year after year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get more of those assets , '' Bowman said Tuesday .
`` We were obviously a team that was up there for several years in a row .
`` The one encouraging thing is just that Jonathan and Patrick are having really good years even though they 're in their 30s .
Usually , players as they get into their 30s , their performance starts to drop .
`` We 've seen the opposite .
So I do n't know if you can say for sure that they 're not going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some young players on the way ( and ) we 're trying to get some more .
And when they start taking that step forward , hopefully our team can take a step forward . ''
That worked in the summer of 2012 , when few believed in their 2013 chances .
The only certainty now is we are all -- including Toews and Kane -- eight years older .

Rozner: Can Blackhawks find enough pieces for Kane, Toews to make one more run?
Will captain Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane be celebrating another Stanley Cup win in the next three years? Associated Press
Good luck choosing a lens through which to view the Blackhawks.
A reasonable person would say they won three Stanley Cups and had a coach who wouldn't want to be part of a rebuild, so they tried after 2015 to continue to win with spare parts around an aging core and squeeze out another title.
Most would suggest this was a logical approach and few would have embraced anything else.
But five seasons have passed since that victory over Tampa in the Stanley Cup Final.
They lost 4 games by a goal each in a seven-game series with St. Louis (2016), lost a four-game series to Nashville (2017) as the No. 1 seed in the West and will miss the playoffs for a third straight year.
Now, most want to burn the stadium down. So much for a reasonable view.
As we await the 2020-21 season, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews have three years left on their contracts, and the same is true for Duncan Keith.
Brent Seabrook has four years, Alex DeBrincat three and Brandon Saad has a year left.
So, one must ask, can you put enough around Kane and Toews in the next three years to make another run?
You would have to draft and trade well and play the kids every night, and that wasn't going to happen under Joel Quenneville.
So now what?
It would be advisable to pick a lane, but that's difficult to do when you have a pair of players who could still help get you where you want to go.
Can you tank and rebuild with them? Kane made it clear a few nights ago that he's not interested in that.
Tanking is also something they could have tried after losing half a roster to cap mismanagement in 2010. After an ugly 2011 and as late as 2012, it looked hopeless to many as they lost a tough series to Phoenix in the first round.
Instead, they found a way to put enough pieces around their best players to capture two more Cups.
Along came Saad, Andrew Shaw, Marcus Kruger, Nick Leddy and Teuvo Teravainen, and the trade for Johnny Oduya in 2012 provided another valuable piece.
Thus, two more rings.
Of course, they still had Keith and Seabrook in their prime, not to mention Marian Hossa, Patrick Sharp and Niklas Hjalmarsson, and they found a goalie in Corey Crawford who saved them twice.
Most of those things don't exist anymore.
So the question remains, do you move on from anyone who won't be here when they hope to win again?
Do you tank and hope the kids arrive in time to help Kane and Toews, who will be 34 and 35 when their contracts end in three years?
Or do you rebuild as they have, while also trying to make the playoffs?
In July 2018 at the Blackhawks Convention, having not won a playoff series in three years, I could not get GM Stan Bowman to put a label on what they were doing, no matter how many different ways I tried.
"We don't spend any time trying to characterize what it is," Bowman said then. "It doesn't help our team perform better if we have a really good title for it.
"It's not gonna make a difference what we call it. We've never once had a meeting where we discussed what to call it.
"If you look at Washington, all I remember from a year ago is everyone said their window was closed. They got beat three years in a row by the Penguins and they traded away some players and didn't make any additions to their team.
"And they won the Cup.
"Was their window open or closed? I would love someone to explain that one to me. It doesn't make sense the way the media portrayed their window."
So where are the Hawks two years later? Pretty much in the same place, trying to rebuild and make the playoffs at the same time, which is the essence of what Bowman told reporters in St. Louis Tuesday night.
"It's always a balance of the short term and the long term. You wish they were aligned together, where what you did to help your team in the short term also helped in the long term," Bowman said. "But that's not the way it works, because in order to help your team in the short term, you're usually expending assets."
As they did during the years in which they traded young players or picks to get veterans at the deadline.
"So when you try to do both, you can pull it off for a little bit, but eventually when you do it year after year after year, something has to change in order to get more of those assets," Bowman said Tuesday. "We were obviously a team that was up there for several years in a row.
"The one encouraging thing is just that Jonathan and Patrick are having really good years even though they're in their 30s. Usually, players as they get into their 30s, their performance starts to drop.
"We've seen the opposite. So I don't know if you can say for sure that they're not going to continue to improve.
"We have some young players on the way (and) we're trying to get some more. And when they start taking that step forward, hopefully our team can take a step forward."
That worked in the summer of 2012, when few believed in their 2013 chances.
The only certainty now is we are all -- including Toews and Kane -- eight years older.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--Driver killed, passenger injured after SUV hits tree in St. Charles Township

A 25-year-old man was killed and his passenger injured after a sport utility vehicle crashed into a tree Thursday in @ @ @ @ @ said .
The Chevy TrailBlazer was heading north on Weber Drive about 4:10 p.m. when @ @ @ @ @ the west side of the roadway , just south of the Fox River Drive intersection @ @ @ @ @ release from the Kane County sheriff 's office .
The driver , Austin B. Johnsen @ @ @ @ @ and his passenger , 26-year-old Marcus E. Holtman of Sycamore , were both ejected from @ @ @ @ @ taken to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva , where he was pronounced dead , @ @ @ @ @ flown to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove and is being treated for his @ @ @ @ @ were involved in the crash .
An investigation is ongoing .

Driver killed, passenger injured after SUV hits tree in St. Charles Township
A 25-year-old man was killed and his passenger injured after a sport utility vehicle crashed into a tree Thursday in St. Charles Township, authorities said.
The Chevy TrailBlazer was heading north on Weber Drive about 4:10 p.m. when it struck a tree on the west side of the roadway, just south of the Fox River Drive intersection, according to a news release from the Kane County sheriff's office.
The driver, Austin B. Johnsen of Creston, Illinois, and his passenger, 26-year-old Marcus E. Holtman of Sycamore, were both ejected from the SUV.
Johnsen was taken to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, where he was pronounced dead, officials said.
Holtman was flown to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove and is being treated for his injuries.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash. An investigation is ongoing.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--Open Door Health Center in turmoil with unpaid bills, absent board

Staff members of Open Door Health Center of Illinois said the nonprofit is in chaos with clients not getting services , unpaid bills mounting and no budget for 2020 , which they attributed to mismanagement by leadership and the board of directors .
More than 20 staff members , clients and funders tried to attend a board meeting Wednesday evening , only to find an empty room .
As a result , they said , they decided to speak publicly about their concerns , including questions about allocation of grant funds .
`` We have a board that is inept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organizational structure and we have a leadership that I believe is incompetent , '' said Bryan Gooding , manager of special programs .
Jena Brauer , housing program coordinator , said there are many questions about last month 's appointment of former board President LaJuan Baines as the new director of business operations .
`` We wanted to maybe get some answers about what their plans are to keep the agency going .
That 's what we wanted to accomplish -- to be heard and to have a dialogue , '' she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Herald are : Jacob Harshbarger , manager of marketing and communications ; Sharon Marach , medical case manager ; Lynne Kennedy , facility manager ; Drake Potter , grants coordinator ; Jennifer Genzlinger , case manager coordinator ; Teresa Rubio and Samantha Noble , housing case managers ; Jay Bowling , medical case manager ; Debra Ranieri , accounts receivable coordinator ; Elena Alvarado , case manager ; and Karina Rubio , outreach and prevention educator .
The agency has offices in Elgin , Aurora , DeKalb and Joliet , and focuses on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LGBTQ community .
The nonprofit serves about 1,500 clients per year with an annual budget of about $ 5 million .
Staff members said the problems started last summer .
More than a dozen staff members have been let go or resigned since former executive director Perry Maier left in November and medical director Zeba Geloo was named interim executive director .
Baines and Geloo did n't return requests for comment , nor did board members Shumeca Bonds , Jeri Dixon , Rey Rodriguez and Dave Yusuf .
Two board members resigned this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her three-year commitment and Mark Gomez cited increased responsibilities at his day job .
Board president Glen McDade resigned Wednesday evening .
`` I do n't want to talk to you , '' he told the Daily Herald when reached by phone .
The Illinois attorney general 's office , which is investigating complaints by staff members , did n't return a request for comment .
Staff members allege numerous problems , such as : late rent payments for clients in the HIV/AIDS housing program , about $ 56,000 owed for dental services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that purpose , failed payment of a storage unit , mileage expenses not being reimbursed and no plans for the annual spring fundraiser .
The behavioral team quit , so clients are being referred to other agencies for psychiatry and counseling services , which have long waits , they said .
Bryant Neal said his Elgin cleaning business is owed $ 12,000 .
Geloo sent an email to agency funders this week saying she was stepping down as interim executive director to focus on her role as medical director .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliverables and are closer than ever before to creating a more transparent organization which is fully committed to serving the vulnerable patients of Kane County , '' she wrote .
Geloo , hired last summer , also wrote in the email that in her review of the nonprofit 's operations , she found issues such as a new medication prescribed to patients against FDA guidelines at the time , checks written without invoices or contracts , and close to $ 1 million lost due to a pharmacy contract .
Staff members said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It leaves the agency very open to questions , unfounded at this point , and made by someone who is not familiar with working with HIV-specific care , '' Brauer said .
Mike Maginn of the Illinois Public Health Association , which granted Open Door $ 325,000 for HIV prevention this fiscal year , was among those who were stood up by the board Wednesday .
`` We will try to set up a new meeting with the new leadership , whoever they are .
If they ca n't prove their solvency and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might end up having to move those dollars to another provider , '' he said .
`` ( Open Door ) has been around for 43 years .
For it to be falling apart in three months with this new leadership , that needs to be addressed . ''
Louis Hobson of Naperville , who serves as chairman of Open Door 's client advisory committee , said the committee wants the board to resign and that it is considering filing a lawsuit .
`` My main concern is the lack of and deteriorating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mental health program and the oral health program , '' which might jeopardize future funding , he said .
`` If we do n't get the funding and some other organization gets it , there is a huge community of people that live in the western suburbs that do n't have a place to go for HIV care . ''

Open Door Health Center in turmoil with unpaid bills, absent board
Staff members of Open Door Health Center of Illinois said the nonprofit is in chaos with clients not getting services, unpaid bills mounting and no budget for 2020, which they attributed to mismanagement by its leaders and the board of directors.
More than 20 staff members, clients and funders of the Elgin-based agency tried to attend a board meeting Wednesday evening, only to find an empty room. As a result, they said, they decided to speak publicly about their concerns, including questions about allocation of grant funds.
"We have a board that is inept and inappropriate. We have no clear organizational structure, and we have a leadership that I believe is incompetent," said Bryan Gooding, manager of special programs.
Jena Brauer, housing program coordinator, said there are many questions about last month's appointment of former board President LaJuan Baines as the new director of business operations.
"We wanted to maybe get some answers about what their plans are to keep the agency going. That's what we wanted to accomplish -- to be heard and to have a dialogue," she said.
Others who spoke with the Daily Herald are Jacob Harshbarger, manager of marketing and communications; Sharon Marach, medical case manager; Lynne Kennedy, facility manager; Drake Potter, grants coordinator; Jennifer Genzlinger, case manager coordinator; Teresa Rubio and Samantha Noble, housing case managers; Jay Bowling, medical case manager; Debra Ranieri, accounts receivable coordinator; Elena Alvarado, case manager; and Karina Rubio, outreach and prevention educator.
The agency has offices in Elgin, Aurora, DeKalb and Joliet, and focuses on clients with HIV and on serving the LGBTQ community. The nonprofit serves about 1,500 clients per year with an annual budget of about $5 million. Staff members said the problems started last summer.
More than a dozen staff members have been let go or resigned since former Executive Director Perry Maier left in November and Medical Director Zeba Geloo was named interim executive director.
Baines and Geloo didn't return requests for comment, nor did board members Shumeca Bonds, Jeri Dixon, Rey Rodriguez and Dave Yusuf.
Two board members resigned this month: Kirsten Nilson said she completed her three-year commitment, and Mark Gomez cited increased responsibilities at his day job. Board President Glen McDade resigned Wednesday evening. "I don't want to talk to you," he told the Daily Herald when reached by phone.
The Illinois attorney general's office, which is investigating complaints by staff members, didn't return a request for comment.
Staff members allege numerous problems, such as late rent payments for clients in the HIV/AIDS housing program, about $56,000 owed for dental services in spite of a grant earmarked for that purpose, failed payment of a storage unit, mileage expenses not being reimbursed, and no plans for the annual spring fundraiser.
The behavioral team quit, so clients are being referred to other agencies for psychiatry and counseling services, which have long waits, they said.
Bryant Neal said his Elgin cleaning business is owed $12,000.
Geloo sent an email to agency funders this week saying she was stepping down as interim executive director to focus on her role as medical director.
"We are doing our very best to meet the deliverables and are closer than ever before to creating a more transparent organization which is fully committed to serving the vulnerable patients of Kane County," she wrote.
Geloo, hired last summer, also wrote in the email that in her review of the nonprofit's operations, she found issues such as a new medication prescribed to patients against FDA guidelines at the time, checks written without invoices or contracts, and close to $1 million lost due to a pharmacy contract.
Staff members said they were surprised to hear that.
"It leaves the agency very open to questions, unfounded at this point, and made by someone who is not familiar with working with HIV-specific care," Brauer said.
Mike Maginn of the Illinois Public Health Association, which granted Open Door $325,000 for HIV prevention this fiscal year, was among those who were stood up by the board Wednesday.
"We will try to set up a new meeting with the new leadership, whoever they are. If they can't prove their solvency and adequately perform their grant obligations, we might end up having to move those dollars to another provider," he said. "(Open Door) has been around for 43 years. For it to be falling apart in three months with this new leadership, that needs to be addressed."
Louis Hobson of Naperville, who serves as chairman of Open Door's client advisory committee, said the committee wants the board to resign and that it is considering filing a lawsuit.
"My main concern is the lack of and deteriorating of services for the clients, especially the mental health program and the oral health program," which might jeopardize future funding, he said. "If we don't get the funding and some other organization gets it, there is a huge community of people that live in the Western suburbs that don't have a place to go for HIV care."


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dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--Why marijuana businesses won't be allowed in downtown East Dundee

The East Dundee village board has backed an advisory panel 's recommendation to keep marijuana dispensaries out of the downtown .
Instead , all cannabis operations will be limited to an `` overlay '' zoning district encompassing commercial and industrial properties on the east side of town -- including parcels along both sides of Route 25 , trustees decided in a unanimous vote this week .
Each business will require a special use permit , meaning East Dundee officials will evaluate applicants on a case-by-case basis .
The ordinance is similar to a proposal supported earlier this month by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key difference : Members of the panel initially suggested not allowing pot shops along the frontage of the high-traffic roadway , locally known as Dundee Avenue .
Trustees on Tuesday said incorporating properties immediately east and west of Route 25 into the overlay district could create opportunities to fill vacancies within some shopping centers , such as the River Valley Square and the former Walmart .
Those developments have adequate parking to accommodate the large crowds witnessed at other suburban dispensaries since the state law legalizing adult-use marijuana took effect Jan. 1 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposed allowing cannabis businesses in various zoning districts , including the downtown and the adjacent Route 72 corridor , rather than creating a special overlay district .
But several community members have expressed their opposition for bringing such a use into the core business district .
The downtown has been developed in recent years into a unique , family-friendly destination not suitable for marijuana operations , said local investor Tom Roeser , president of Carpentersville 's Otto Engineering .
He said he fears a dispensary would drive away visitors and future investors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Immanuel Lutheran Church and School asked that the village require a 1,500-foot buffer between any dispensary and sensitive use , such as their property at East Main and South Van Buren streets .
The approved overlay district exceeds that request .
Though the downtown area may not be the best location , East Dundee resident Lucy DeLap said marijuana businesses should be visible and easily accessible to help generate more revenue .
East Dundee trustees voted last September to implement a 3 % tax on all recreational pot sales .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a point of fear and start operating from a point of what 's practical , '' she said .
According to the ordinance , dispensaries would be permitted on parcels within the overlay district that are zoned as a service business or limited manufacturing use .
Cultivation centers and similar businesses would be restricted to the manufacturing areas .
At least one parking spot is required per 150 square feet of floor area , with a minimum of 20 spaces .
All operations would need to submit site , disposal , ventilation and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unanimously approved separate business regulations reiterating state law requirements and adding some parameters pertaining to odor , inspections , hours of operation and marijuana sales .
The measure also allows the on-site consumption of cannabis within a dispensary when authorized by a special use permit .

Why marijuana businesses won't be allowed in downtown East Dundee
East Dundee has approved zoning regulations that would limit marijuana operations to a specific area on the east side of town, including properties fronting Route 25. Associated Press
The East Dundee village board has backed an advisory panel's recommendation to keep marijuana dispensaries out of the downtown.
Instead, all cannabis operations will be limited to an "overlay" zoning district encompassing commercial and industrial properties on the east side of town -- including parcels along both sides of Route 25, trustees decided in a unanimous vote this week.
Each business will require a special use permit, meaning East Dundee officials will evaluate applicants on a case-by-case basis.
The ordinance is similar to a proposal supported earlier this month by the planning and zoning commission, with one key difference: Members of the panel initially suggested not allowing pot shops along the frontage of the high-traffic roadway, locally known as Dundee Avenue.
Trustees on Tuesday said incorporating properties immediately east and west of Route 25 into the overlay district could create opportunities to fill vacancies within some shopping centers, such as the River Valley Square and the former Walmart.
Those developments have adequate parking to accommodate the large crowds witnessed at other suburban dispensaries since the state law legalizing adult-use marijuana took effect Jan. 1, they said.
The village board initially proposed allowing cannabis businesses in various zoning districts, including the downtown and the adjacent Route 72 corridor, rather than creating a special overlay district. But several community members have expressed their opposition for bringing such a use into the core business district.
The downtown has been developed in recent years into a unique, family-friendly destination not suitable for marijuana operations, said local investor Tom Roeser, president of Carpentersville's Otto Engineering. He said he fears a dispensary would drive away visitors and future investors.
Citing safety and image concerns, representatives from Immanuel Lutheran Church and School asked that the village require a 1,500-foot buffer between any dispensary and sensitive use, such as their property at East Main and South Van Buren streets. The approved overlay district exceeds that request.
Though the downtown area may not be the best location, East Dundee resident Lucy DeLap said marijuana businesses should be visible and easily accessible to help generate more revenue. East Dundee trustees voted last September to implement a 3% tax on all recreational pot sales.
"I just want us to stop operating from a point of fear and start operating from a point of what's practical," she said.
According to the ordinance, dispensaries would be permitted on parcels within the overlay district that are zoned as a service business or limited manufacturing use. Cultivation centers and similar businesses would be restricted to the manufacturing areas.
At least one parking spot is required per 150 square feet of floor area, with a minimum of 20 spaces. All operations would need to submit site, disposal, ventilation and security plans.
The village board also unanimously approved separate business regulations reiterating state law requirements and adding some parameters pertaining to odor, inspections, hours of operation and marijuana sales. The measure also allows the on-site consumption of cannabis within a dispensary when authorized by a special use permit.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--New residential facility to help people with eating disorders coming to Winfield

Adults suffering from eating disorders can seek treatment at a new residential facility set to open March 2 in Winfield .
Monte Nido Chicago will offer treatment stays of typically 40 to 60 days to help people 18 and older of all genders restore their mental , physical and nutritional health and recover from disordered eating .
The company is conducting admissions now for its first eight patients , who will undergo psychotherapy to get to the root of what is causing their problems , be it with anorexia , bulimia , excessive exercise , or binge eating .
Inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a calming setting , the facility could accept a maximum of 14 patients at a time .
Dr. Joel Jahraus is chief medical officer for Monte Nido and an eating disorders specialist .
He pursued the field after growing up with a sister who suffered from bulimia and anorexia .
When patients make themselves throw up after eating , as they do with bulimia , or starve themselves , as they do with anorexia , Jahraus said there is never only one reason why .
`` It 's not just the food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a food issue .
But there are lots of things associated with it .
Hardly anyone comes in with just an eating disorder , '' Jahraus said .
`` Anxiety and depression and trauma and many other factors go along with it . ''
Staff members at Monte Nido Chicago -- including psychiatrists , nutritionists and nurses , the latter available 24/7 -- will work to address the mental reasons for disordered eating , the act of eating itself and the medical complications that can come from prolonged periods of starvation or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to really help the individuals figure out what drives this eating disorder and then teach them ways to develop insights and coping skills , '' Jahraus said .
Monte Nido Chicago will not offer outpatient therapy but will coordinate with other providers to continue care for patients if they need further help once their stay at the Winfield facility is over .
Jahraus said the company takes most insurance plans and can create an out-of-network provider contract with other coverage plans with which it does not already have a deal .

New residential facility to help people with eating disorders coming to Winfield
Carrie Hunnicutt shows off one of the bedrooms during a tour Friday of Monte Nido Chicago, a new eating disorders treatment center set to open Monday in Winfield.
A new eating disorders treatment center called Monte Nido Chicago is set to open Monday in Winfield, providing residential treatment that focuses on restoring mental, physical and nutritional health.
Adults suffering from eating disorders can seek treatment at a new residential facility set to open Monday in Winfield.
Monte Nido Chicago will offer treatment stays typically of 40 to 60 days to help people 18 and older restore their mental, physical and nutritional health and recover from disordered eating.
The company is conducting admissions now for its first eight patients, who will undergo psychotherapy to get to the root of what is causing their problems, be it with anorexia, bulimia, excessive exercise or binge eating. Patients will receive treatment inside a large house in Winfield designed to be a calming setting.
Dr. Joel Jahraus is chief medical officer for Monte Nido and an eating disorders specialist. He pursued the field after growing up with a sister who suffered from bulimia and anorexia.
When patients make themselves throw up after eating, as they do with bulimia, or starve themselves, as they do with anorexia, Jahraus said there is never only one reason.
"It's not just the food. So many people think it's just a food issue. But there are lots of things associated with it. Hardly anyone comes in with just an eating disorder," Jahraus said. "Anxiety and depression and trauma and many other factors go along with it."
Staff members at Monte Nido Chicago -- including psychiatrists, nutritionists and nurses, the latter available 24/7 -- will work to address the mental reasons for disordered eating, the act of eating itself and the medical complications that can come from prolonged periods of starvation or malnutrition.
"We're diving deep to really help the individuals figure out what drives this eating disorder and then teach them ways to develop insights and coping skills," Jahraus said.
Monte Nido Chicago will not offer outpatient therapy but will coordinate with other providers to continue care for patients if they need further help once their stay at the Winfield facility is over. Jahraus said the company takes most insurance plans and can create an out-of-network provider contract with other coverage plans with which it does not already have a deal.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-02-28--Coronavirus fear drops stocks to 4-month low; bonds jump

Fear over the economic fallout from the spreading coronavirus continued to rattle global markets , sending U.S. equities to a seventh straight loss and sparking demand for safe assets from Treasuries to the yen .
The S & P 500 fell 0.8 % Friday , rallying back in the final 15 minutes of trading from losses that topped 3 % .
The index is mired in its longest slide since 2016 and plunged 11 % in the five days for the worst week since October 2008 .
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank to the lowest since June .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two years .
The Nasdaq indexes ended higher .
Treasury yields plunged to all-time lows , with the two-year sinking 15 basis points to 0.90 % .
Crude hit $ 45 a barrel , while gold tumbled the most intraday since June 2013 .
European shares sank to the lowest since August .
Battered bulls got a boost when Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank is monitoring the virus and will act as appropriate , adding that the `` fundamentals of the economy remain strong . ''
Bank of America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rates by 50 basis points at its March meeting .
White House Economic Adivser Larry Kudlow suggested investors `` buy the dip . ''
Banks led the sell-off , with JPMorgan sinking 4 % , as travel restrictions took hold and trading floors scrambled for contingency plans if offices are required to close .
Airlines tumbled after Lufthansa curbed short-haul flights and United pared back travel in Asia .
U.S. equity markets shuddered as the World Health Organization raised its global risk level for the virus and a White House official suggested some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned that disruptions could upend sales and profit forecasts .
Germany said it will intensify border checks and Switzerland banned large events , leading to the Geneva car show being canceled .
Iran and South Korea revealed more infections while the first cases appeared in Mexico and Nigeria , Africa 's most populous country .
`` Investors are selling stocks first and asking questions later , '' Keith Lerner , SunTrust 's chief market strategist , wrote in a note .
`` We are seeing signs of pure liquidation .
'Get me out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the prevailing mood .
There is little doubt the coronavirus will continue to weigh on the global economy , and the U.S. will not be immune .
There is much we do not know .
However , it is also premature to suggest the base case for the U.S. economy is recession . ''
Downgrades to the global outlook keep rolling in and money markets now see three Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year .
Bank of America predicted that the global economy will see its weakest year since the financial crisis as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beyond .
`` Asset prices diverged significantly from growth in the past year , in part because of central bank policy , but also because passive investment 's main signal is price action , '' reckons James McCormick , global head of desk strategy at NatWest Markets .
`` The COVID-19 escalation runs a real risk of virtuous cycle turning to a vicious one .
Either way , given where growth estimates are heading for the next few months , I 'd expect more downside . ''

Coronavirus fear drops stocks to 4-month low; bonds jump
Trader Fred DeMarco works Friday on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Global stock markets are falling further on spreading virus fears. Associated Press
Fear over the economic fallout from the spreading coronavirus continued to rattle global markets, sending U.S. equities to a seventh straight loss and sparking demand for safe assets from Treasuries to the yen.
The S&P 500 fell 0.8% Friday, rallying back in the final 15 minutes of trading from losses that topped 3%. The index is mired in its longest slide since 2016 and plunged 11% in the five days for the worst week since October 2008. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank to the lowest since June. The Cboe Volatility Index hit the highest in two years. The Nasdaq indexes ended higher.
Treasury yields plunged to all-time lows, with the two-year sinking 15 basis points to 0.90%. Crude hit $45 a barrel, while gold tumbled the most intraday since June 2013. European shares sank to the lowest since August.
Battered bulls got a boost when Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank is monitoring the virus and will act as appropriate, adding that the "fundamentals of the economy remain strong." Bank of America strategists now expect the Fed to cut rates by 50 basis points at its March meeting. White House Economic Adivser Larry Kudlow suggested investors "buy the dip."
Banks led the sell-off, with JPMorgan sinking 4%, as travel restrictions took hold and trading floors scrambled for contingency plans if offices are required to close. Airlines tumbled after Lufthansa curbed short-haul flights and United pared back travel in Asia.
U.S. equity markets shuddered as the World Health Organization raised its global risk level for the virus and a White House official suggested some schools could close. More major companies warned that disruptions could upend sales and profit forecasts. Germany said it will intensify border checks and Switzerland banned large events, leading to the Geneva car show being canceled. Iran and South Korea revealed more infections while the first cases appeared in Mexico and Nigeria, Africa's most populous country.
"Investors are selling stocks first and asking questions later," Keith Lerner, SunTrust's chief market strategist, wrote in a note. "We are seeing signs of pure liquidation. 'Get me out at any cost' seems to be the prevailing mood. There is little doubt the coronavirus will continue to weigh on the global economy, and the U.S. will not be immune. There is much we do not know. However, it is also premature to suggest the base case for the U.S. economy is recession."
Downgrades to the global outlook keep rolling in and money markets now see three Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year. Bank of America predicted that the global economy will see its weakest year since the financial crisis as the virus damages demand in China and beyond.
"Asset prices diverged significantly from growth in the past year, in part because of central bank policy, but also because passive investment's main signal is price action," reckons James McCormick, global head of desk strategy at NatWest Markets. "The COVID-19 escalation runs a real risk of virtuous cycle turning to a vicious one. Either way, given where growth estimates are heading for the next few months, I'd expect more downside."