dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--'I missed the people. I missed the employees. I missed the food.' Suburbs reopen to Phase 3

Friends met for lunch on outdoor patios .
Salons reopened with full appointment books .
Customers waited in line to browse their favorite stores .
Suburban residents emerged from their homes today as the state moved into a less restrictive Phase 3 of Gov .
J.B. Pritzker 's Restore Illinois plan .
And though masks were required and social distancing protocols were in effect , many were eager to feel a sense of normalcy for the first time since mid-March .
`` I 'm thrilled , '' Arlington Heights resident Donna Dong said as she dined with her daughter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 've been cooking every day .
We have n't dined out at all .
( Tianna ) is a nurse , so she deserves this . ''
Restaurants across the suburbs have been working with communities to create or expand their al fresco dining areas .
They were among the businesses that opened their doors with occupancy limits , hand sanitizer stations and various other restrictions as part of the much-anticipated loosening of the stay-at-home order .
About two hours before reopening Main Street Social in downtown Libertyville , owner Duke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employees had started filing in .
The patio tables were set up , with more seating available beneath a large tent in the parking lot .
With the proper distance requirements , there 's enough space for about 100 to 110 people , he said .
`` I ca n't take any more reservations , '' Ross said .
`` We 're at about 200 . ''
In Schaumburg , diners began arriving late Friday afternoon for seatings at Chicago Prime Italian , which has a stylish permanent patio and tables extended under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Andy-John Kalkounos , whose family owns the restaurant and other upscale establishments , said he 's selling half-price bottles of wine as an enticement to reduce trips by servers and cut down on the number of glasses needed for drinks .
The eatery can accommodate up to 400 customers per night if the demand is there , he added .
`` We 're pumped up , '' Kalkounos said .
`` I could n't sleep ( Thursday ) night .
It was like the day before Christmas , honest to God .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing at Docks Bar & Grill in Wauconda , where dozens of families , bikers and individuals gathered -- many without masks .
Enjoying a meal on the outdoor patio was `` freedom '' for Joe Fye and his wife , Jeanette , and 21-year-old daughter , Sammie .
The Hawthorn Woods residents called several places to track down an establishment that would be open Friday .
Looking out over Bangs Lake , Donald Card of Wauconda chatted with a friend over a drink .
`` Normalcy is nice , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ -- business as usual with people living their lives . ''
On Third Street in downtown Geneva , people milled about after shopping and eating .
Some wore masks .
Most kept a decent distance from others .
Outdoor tables and chairs were spread far apart .
Jeff and Eileen Walsma of Geneva , both wearing masks , went to the All Chocolate Kitchen for gelato .
`` It 's nice to see people out and about again , '' said Eileen Walsma , who tried to order takeout at least twice a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're just waiting to see what happens , '' Jeff Walsma said .
`` If it takes us a year ( to get back to normal ) , so be it . ''
Megan Boskey , a Geneva resident who will be a junior at St. Francis High School in the fall , drew a small crowd of moms and strollers along Third Street as she made blowup balloon swords , swans , dogs and other items for children .
`` You want to get in line ? ''
one mom asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distance . ''
Back in fifth grade , Boskey did animal balloons for a talent show , she said .
She saw her supplies in her basement and broke them out Friday to spread some joy .
`` I want to see kids smile , '' she said .
Down the street , Tom Konopacki , owner of Anastazia Treasures , was happy to be open for the first time since March , though the store operated an online site during the lockdown .
`` It did OK .
I think a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to touch it and feel it and get inspired , '' he said .
`` We 're happy to be back .
We 're following all the safety procedures and doing what we can . ''
While many businesses created small outdoor seating areas , Fiora 's , which has a large outdoor patio , was still closed Friday .
Mike Anastasio , who co-owns the restaurant with his wife , Ann , said they are shooting for a June 5 reopening .
`` We 're excited about it but we want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're putting everything in place to make sure we can do it safely , '' he said .
`` I 'm very energized .
It 's great to see people out again .
People seem to be in good spirits . ''
On the sidewalk along River Street in downtown East Dundee , Rachel Borah and Julia Conway catch up over salads from The Uncommon Palate .
The best friends typically meet up at least once a week , they said , but this was their first lunch together since social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago .
`` We 've been waiting for this , '' said Borah , a Gilberts resident .
`` It 's been a long while . ''
The Dundee area was bustling with pedestrians and cyclists and even some groups that were not practicing social distancing .
Barb Christie , a hairstylist at an East Dundee salon , said people have been walking in off the streets asking for a haircut .
`` I can only say , ' I can do it in July , ' '' she says as she finishes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm booked until then . ''
Salons are taking the temperatures of clients before they 're allowed to enter .
Security personnel are stationed at each entrance of Woodfield Mall checking for mask compliance .
And though many pedestrians walking through downtown areas are not wearing face coverings , they typically keep their distance and mask up before entering any stores .
`` It 's so encouraging , '' said Jennifer Johnson , who is taking over as executive director of MainStreet Libertyville , a volunteer revitalization group .
`` There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores .
We 're elated . ''
Steve Strumberger was enjoying a day off in the sun on a bench in Libertyville 's Cook Park , across the street from his formal wear and tailor shop on Cook Avenue and Route 21 .
He expects to reopen for business Monday .
`` Three months , I did n't make a penny , '' he says .
`` I lost the prom , and I lost a lot of weddings . ''
Many retail stores remain closed in downtown Naperville , though the iconic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cosmetics retailer , Lush , is demonstrating and selling products from a table outside their store .
In downtown Arlington Heights , customer Karen Bogdan was eager to browse A La Mode Collections .
`` I love it , '' she said .
`` I 've been window shopping , but I really like coming in . ''
Waitress Zuzanna Grabowska wiped down an outdoor table Friday afternoon at Armand 's Pizzeria , one of the downtown Arlington Heights restaurants given the green light to reopen with alfresco dining .
`` I never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go back to work , '' she said .
`` I think I shed tears of joy this morning . ''
That sense of excitement emanated through restaurants across the suburbs as the lunch hour came to a close .
`` It 's great to see our clients ' faces even though they might have a mask on them , '' said Derek Hanley , owner of Peggy Kinnane 's Irish Restaurant & Pub in Arlington Heights .
`` We 've had a lot of people driving by blowing their horns , cheering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's like opening a restaurant for the first time . ''
Hanley knows there will be challenges and uncertainties ahead , but he expects to maintain a steady crowd throughout the weekend .
Next week 's expected debut of Arlington Alfresco will offer expanded seating in an area where streets will be shut down .
`` Peggy 's has always been a staple and a favorite to the family , '' said Denise Rivera , a longtime customer and an Arlington Heights resident .
`` We 're excited that they can get the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nobody ruins it for anyone .
Be safe and smart and pay it forward . ''
In downtown Naperville , the lunchtime crowd took up half to two-thirds of the outdoor dining area at most restaurants .
In Libertyville , Egg Harbor had eight tables set up , with about six in use as the lunch hour ended .
Maybe it was the sunny weather or the feeling of being around people again , Egg Harbor lead manager Joyce Parich said , but the positive vibes were unmistakable .
`` There 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' she said .
`` People are laughing again . ''
Mary Stupen , co-owner of Purple Me Green , The Science Store , was among the retailers to reopen Friday at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg .
While the store features mentally stimulating toys and games for children 12 months and older , it 's now selling Stupen cloth face masks , made during the state 's stay-at-home order .
A purple , 22-foot-long van that led to the store 's name was used occasionally to deliver the masks and educational products while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Purple Me Green will notice a clear plastic barrier near the register and a cart to the left on which to place items .
`` We are super happy to be back in the store , '' Stupen said .
`` Our play space is closed due to the ( state ) regulations .
And you know , really , I do n't think I would want to have it open right now just to make sure that we keep our customers and our employees safe . ''
Not all stores were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Forever 21 , had lines to get in due to capacity restrictions .
Most customers appeared to be following social distancing guidelines and mask requirements .
The Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin opened at 8 a.m .
So , much to his wife 's dismay , Darrin Kimsey of Elgin planned to show up at least an hour early to ensure his family would get a campsite .
Kimsey 's camper was about seventh in line when they arrived right at 7 a.m. , he said .
Within 15 minutes , cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spilled onto the side of Big Timber Road .
`` I 've never seen it like that , '' said Kimsey , whose family typically camps twice a month at various locations during season .
Paul Wolff is convenient and close to home , he said , but the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the grounds from opening as usual in the beginning of May .
Instead , the family started their camping season by driving to Wisconsin .
To Kimsey , camping is the perfect social distancing activity .
Other than checking in , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generally stay outdoors and away from other people .
Before the health crisis , Chris Murre of Naperville dined almost every day at Jimmy 's Grill in the heart of the city 's downtown .
The restaurant did n't offer carryout services when the stay-at-home order took effect , meaning Murre was n't able to get `` the best burger in town . ''
He was finally able to return for lunch on the patio Friday with a friend .
`` I missed the people .
I missed the employees .
I missed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's a good crew . ''
The patio normally holds 37 tables , but social distancing requirements have placed 21 tables in the dining area , five on a sidewalk along Jefferson Avenue and four near the large door from inside the bar to the patio .
Six servers were working Friday , but General Manager Jim Kuhrt said he is hiring more for the summer .
`` I feel the people need some sense of normalcy , '' he said .
`` I feel like Jimmy 's patio in downtown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May is like coming home . ''
The reopening of Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa in Libertyville was big enough to warrant a visit from the founder himself .
The shop has been around 20 years and is the farthest north of the company 's 13 locations .
Vernon Hills was next on the list for Tricoci , who planned to stop by as many as he could to greet customers and thank his 1,300 employees , the vast majority who have returned to work .
`` Our gratification is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great and look good , ' '' he said .
Due to high demand and capacity limits , the salon opened at 7 a.m. , two hours earlier than normal , and will stay open until 9 p.m. Having booked online , many patrons waited in their cars to receive word that a stylist was ready for them .
Libertyville resident Lori Rupsch , who booked a pedicure , said she felt safe with the required masks and other protocols in place at the salon .
Every person who entered was asked questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tricoci 's establishments are known for their standards of cleanliness , he said , but `` this took us to a level I have never seen before in the industry . ''
`` I think this is absolutely the right time ( to open ) , '' he said .
`` The guests should be at ease .
We are extremely well prepared in every facet . ''
Customers took advantage of the sunny day to dine alfresco as restaurants reopened their patios and outdoor dining areas for their first lunch shift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them were Amber and Julius White , who live near downtown Naperville and took their two children out for a meal at the nearby Jackson Avenue Pub .
`` It 's great being able to start to get back to some sort of normalcy , '' Amber White said .
Meanwhile , shoppers wearing face masks lined up at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg ahead of its reopening .
The shopping center is one of the first suburban malls to reopen with reduced hours , capacity limits and other safety protocols .
Angie Panagakos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she could not wait to get back to her weekly routine of having her hair styled at pH Salon in Schaumburg .
She was dropped off at the door by her daughter and allowed entry after her temperature was taken by pH Salon owner Toni Waitkus .
`` Oh , God , I have a ball here , '' said Panagakos , who received a mask to wear during her visit .
`` It 's the best place to come on Friday . ''
Panagakos has been a pH Salon client for 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hugging her and kept their social distance while welcoming her back .
`` This is my enjoyment , '' Panagakos said .
`` I do n't do very much .
You know , when you get to be a certain age , you do n't get around as much . ''
Waitkus said the salon spaced out appointments for about 40 clients , the usual number for a Friday .
Tyler Hendershot of Streamwood was at Sauvage Barber Parlor in Elgin this morning for a haircut he said he really needed .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had my mom cut it and it was n't that great , '' Hendershot said .
Stylist and shop owner Angel Daniel had an encouraging assessment : `` It was fixable . ''
By 9:15 a.m. , stylist Alex Medina was giving a haircut to his second client of the day : 3-year-old Dawson Naleck of Pingree Grove , whose mom says he was in dire need of a trim .
`` Feels great to be back at work , '' Medina said .
`` The masks have been a little weird @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but you get used to it . ''
• Daily Herald staff writers Harry Hitzeman , Susan Sarkauskas , Bob Susnjara and Mick Zawislak and photographers Rick West , Brian Hill , John Starks , Mark Welsh and Joe Lewnard contributed to this report .

'I missed the people. I missed the employees. I missed the food.' Suburbs reopen to Phase 3
Friends met for lunch on outdoor patios. Salons reopened with full appointment books. Customers waited in line to browse their favorite stores.
Suburban residents emerged from their homes today as the state moved into a less restrictive Phase 3 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan. And though masks were required and social distancing protocols were in effect, many were eager to feel a sense of normalcy for the first time since mid-March.
"I'm thrilled," Arlington Heights resident Donna Dong said as she dined with her daughter, Tianna, at Peggy Kinnane's. "We've been cooking every day. We haven't dined out at all. (Tianna) is a nurse, so she deserves this."
Restaurants across the suburbs have been working with communities to create or expand their al fresco dining areas. They were among the businesses that opened their doors with occupancy limits, hand sanitizer stations and various other restrictions as part of the much-anticipated loosening of the stay-at-home order.
5:30 p.m.
About two hours before reopening Main Street Social in downtown Libertyville, owner Duke Ross wasn't sweating it.
The employees had started filing in. The patio tables were set up, with more seating available beneath a large tent in the parking lot.
With the proper distance requirements, there's enough space for about 100 to 110 people, he said.
"I can't take any more reservations," Ross said. "We're at about 200."
In Schaumburg, diners began arriving late Friday afternoon for seatings at Chicago Prime Italian, which has a stylish permanent patio and tables extended under an open-sided tent in the parking lot.
Andy-John Kalkounos, whose family owns the restaurant and other upscale establishments, said he's selling half-price bottles of wine as an enticement to reduce trips by servers and cut down on the number of glasses needed for drinks.
The eatery can accommodate up to 400 customers per night if the demand is there, he added.
"We're pumped up," Kalkounos said. "I couldn't sleep (Thursday) night. It was like the day before Christmas, honest to God."
There was little concern for social distancing at Docks Bar & Grill in Wauconda, where dozens of families, bikers and individuals gathered -- many without masks.
Enjoying a meal on the outdoor patio was "freedom" for Joe Fye and his wife, Jeanette, and 21-year-old daughter, Sammie. The Hawthorn Woods residents called several places to track down an establishment that would be open Friday.
Looking out over Bangs Lake, Donald Card of Wauconda chatted with a friend over a drink.
"Normalcy is nice," he said. "It's a great day -- business as usual with people living their lives."
4:30 p.m.
On Third Street in downtown Geneva, people milled about after shopping and eating. Some wore masks. Most kept a decent distance from others. Outdoor tables and chairs were spread far apart.
Jeff and Eileen Walsma of Geneva, both wearing masks, went to the All Chocolate Kitchen for gelato.
"It's nice to see people out and about again," said Eileen Walsma, who tried to order takeout at least twice a week to support local businesses.
"We're just waiting to see what happens," Jeff Walsma said. "If it takes us a year (to get back to normal), so be it."
Megan Boskey, a Geneva resident who will be a junior at St. Francis High School in the fall, drew a small crowd of moms and strollers along Third Street as she made blowup balloon swords, swans, dogs and other items for children.
"You want to get in line?" one mom asked her child. "Just keep your distance."
Back in fifth grade, Boskey did animal balloons for a talent show, she said. She saw her supplies in her basement and broke them out Friday to spread some joy.
"I want to see kids smile," she said.
Down the street, Tom Konopacki, owner of Anastazia Treasures, was happy to be open for the first time since March, though the store operated an online site during the lockdown.
"It did OK. I think a lot of stores like this, you have to touch it and feel it and get inspired," he said. "We're happy to be back. We're following all the safety procedures and doing what we can."
While many businesses created small outdoor seating areas, Fiora's, which has a large outdoor patio, was still closed Friday. Mike Anastasio, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife, Ann, said they are shooting for a June 5 reopening.
"We're excited about it but we want to make sure we do it right. We're putting everything in place to make sure we can do it safely," he said. "I'm very energized. It's great to see people out again. People seem to be in good spirits."
4 p.m.
On the sidewalk along River Street in downtown East Dundee, Rachel Borah and Julia Conway catch up over salads from The Uncommon Palate.
The best friends typically meet up at least once a week, they said, but this was their first lunch together since social distancing regulations took effect more than two months ago.
"We've been waiting for this," said Borah, a Gilberts resident. "It's been a long while."
The Dundee area was bustling with pedestrians and cyclists and even some groups that were not practicing social distancing.
Barb Christie, a hairstylist at an East Dundee salon, said people have been walking in off the streets asking for a haircut.
"I can only say, 'I can do it in July,'" she says as she finishes cutting her sister's hair. "I'm booked until then."
3 p.m.
- Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer Donald Card of Wauconda chats with his friend as they and about 75 other people enjoy food and drinks at Docks Bar and Grill on Bangs Lake in Wauconda, as the state's stay-at-home order eased Friday and businesses, including restaurants, were allowed to open with restrictions. "Normalcy is nice. It's a great day, business as usual with people living their lives," Card said
Salons are taking the temperatures of clients before they're allowed to enter.
Security personnel are stationed at each entrance of Woodfield Mall checking for mask compliance.
And though many pedestrians walking through downtown areas are not wearing face coverings, they typically keep their distance and mask up before entering any stores.
"It's so encouraging," said Jennifer Johnson, who is taking over as executive director of MainStreet Libertyville, a volunteer revitalization group. "There are people in the streets, walking into stores. We're elated."
Steve Strumberger was enjoying a day off in the sun on a bench in Libertyville's Cook Park, across the street from his formal wear and tailor shop on Cook Avenue and Route 21. He expects to reopen for business Monday.
"Three months, I didn't make a penny," he says. "I lost the prom, and I lost a lot of weddings."
Many retail stores remain closed in downtown Naperville, though the iconic Anderson's Bookshop has reopened. A cosmetics retailer, Lush, is demonstrating and selling products from a table outside their store.
In downtown Arlington Heights, customer Karen Bogdan was eager to browse A La Mode Collections.
"I love it," she said. "I've been window shopping, but I really like coming in."
2:30 p.m.
- Brian Hill | Staff Photographer Amber and Julius White of Naperville enjoy lunch with their children Julius, 3, and Elliana, 11, at Jackson Avenue Pub in Naperville on Friday. Dining, shopping, salons and other businesses reopened with restrictions Friday in Illinois. The White family lives near downtown Naperville and Amber White said "it's great being able to start to get back to some sort of normalcy."
Waitress Zuzanna Grabowska wiped down an outdoor table Friday afternoon at Armand's Pizzeria, one of the downtown Arlington Heights restaurants given the green light to reopen with alfresco dining.
"I never thought I'd be so excited to go back to work," she said. "I think I shed tears of joy this morning."
That sense of excitement emanated through restaurants across the suburbs as the lunch hour came to a close.
"It's great to see our clients' faces even though they might have a mask on them," said Derek Hanley, owner of Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub in Arlington Heights. "We've had a lot of people driving by blowing their horns, cheering out the window. Really, it's like opening a restaurant for the first time."
Hanley knows there will be challenges and uncertainties ahead, but he expects to maintain a steady crowd throughout the weekend. Next week's expected debut of Arlington Alfresco will offer expanded seating in an area where streets will be shut down.
"Peggy's has always been a staple and a favorite to the family," said Denise Rivera, a longtime customer and an Arlington Heights resident. "We're excited that they can get the business up and running and, hopefully, nobody ruins it for anyone. Be safe and smart and pay it forward."
In downtown Naperville, the lunchtime crowd took up half to two-thirds of the outdoor dining area at most restaurants. In Libertyville, Egg Harbor had eight tables set up, with about six in use as the lunch hour ended.
Maybe it was the sunny weather or the feeling of being around people again, Egg Harbor lead manager Joyce Parich said, but the positive vibes were unmistakable.
"There's definitely good energy going on today," she said. "People are laughing again."
2 p.m.
- Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer Customer Karen Bogdan picks out items at A La Mode as businesses reopen Friday in downtown Arlington Heights. "I love it. I've been window shopping but I really like coming in," Bogdan said. The state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order eased Friday and businesses were allowed to open with restrictions.
Mary Stupen, co-owner of Purple Me Green, The Science Store, was among the retailers to reopen Friday at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.
While the store features mentally stimulating toys and games for children 12 months and older, it's now selling Stupen cloth face masks, made during the state's stay-at-home order. A purple, 22-foot-long van that led to the store's name was used occasionally to deliver the masks and educational products while the Woodfield space was unavailable.
Visitors to Purple Me Green will notice a clear plastic barrier near the register and a cart to the left on which to place items.
"We are super happy to be back in the store," Stupen said. "Our play space is closed due to the (state) regulations. And you know, really, I don't think I would want to have it open right now just to make sure that we keep our customers and our employees safe."
Not all stores were open at Woodfield. Some, such as Forever 21, had lines to get in due to capacity restrictions.
Most customers appeared to be following social distancing guidelines and mask requirements.
1:30 p.m.
The Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin opened at 8 a.m. So, much to his wife's dismay, Darrin Kimsey of Elgin planned to show up at least an hour early to ensure his family would get a campsite.
Kimsey's camper was about seventh in line when they arrived right at 7 a.m., he said. Within 15 minutes, cars and campers filled the long driveway and spilled onto the side of Big Timber Road.
"I've never seen it like that," said Kimsey, whose family typically camps twice a month at various locations during season.
Paul Wolff is convenient and close to home, he said, but the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the grounds from opening as usual in the beginning of May. Instead, the family started their camping season by driving to Wisconsin.
To Kimsey, camping is the perfect social distancing activity. Other than checking in, during which masks are required, campers generally stay outdoors and away from other people.
1 p.m.
Before the health crisis, Chris Murre of Naperville dined almost every day at Jimmy's Grill in the heart of the city's downtown.
The restaurant didn't offer carryout services when the stay-at-home order took effect, meaning Murre wasn't able to get "the best burger in town." He was finally able to return for lunch on the patio Friday with a friend.
"I missed the people. I missed the employees. I missed the food," he said. "It's a good crew."
The patio normally holds 37 tables, but social distancing requirements have placed 21 tables in the dining area, five on a sidewalk along Jefferson Avenue and four near the large door from inside the bar to the patio.
Six servers were working Friday, but General Manager Jim Kuhrt said he is hiring more for the summer.
"I feel the people need some sense of normalcy," he said. "I feel like Jimmy's patio in downtown Naperville on a Friday night in late May is like coming home."
12:30 p.m.
- Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer Waitress Zuzanna Grabowska wipes down an outdoor table at Armand's Pizzeria as businesses reopen Friday in downtown Arlington Heights. "I never thought I'd be so excited to go back to work. I think I shed tears of joy this morning," Grabowska said. The state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order eased Friday and businesses, including restaurants, were allowed to open with restrictions.
The reopening of Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa in Libertyville was big enough to warrant a visit from the founder himself.
The shop has been around 20 years and is the farthest north of the company's 13 locations. Vernon Hills was next on the list for Tricoci, who planned to stop by as many as he could to greet customers and thank his 1,300 employees, the vast majority who have returned to work.
"Our gratification is to hear those words: 'I feel great and look good,'" he said.
Due to high demand and capacity limits, the salon opened at 7 a.m., two hours earlier than normal, and will stay open until 9 p.m. Having booked online, many patrons waited in their cars to receive word that a stylist was ready for them.
Libertyville resident Lori Rupsch, who booked a pedicure, said she felt safe with the required masks and other protocols in place at the salon. Every person who entered was asked questions about exposure and had their temperature taken.
Tricoci's establishments are known for their standards of cleanliness, he said, but "this took us to a level I have never seen before in the industry."
"I think this is absolutely the right time (to open)," he said. "The guests should be at ease. We are extremely well prepared in every facet."
Noon
- Bob Susnjara | Staff Photographer Shoppers waited patiently to get into Forever 21 in Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg on Friday. The state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order eased Friday and businesses were allowed to open with restrictions.
Customers took advantage of the sunny day to dine alfresco as restaurants reopened their patios and outdoor dining areas for their first lunch shift in more than two months.
Among them were Amber and Julius White, who live near downtown Naperville and took their two children out for a meal at the nearby Jackson Avenue Pub.
"It's great being able to start to get back to some sort of normalcy," Amber White said.
Meanwhile, shoppers wearing face masks lined up at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg ahead of its reopening. The shopping center is one of the first suburban malls to reopen with reduced hours, capacity limits and other safety protocols.
11:30 a.m.
- Mick Zawislak | Staff Photographer Lori Rupsch gets her temperature taken by Tyler Schayer, team lead at Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa in Libertyville. The state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order eased Friday and businesses, including salons, were allowed to open with restrictions.
Angie Panagakos, 95, of Hoffman Estates said she could not wait to get back to her weekly routine of having her hair styled at pH Salon in Schaumburg. She was dropped off at the door by her daughter and allowed entry after her temperature was taken by pH Salon owner Toni Waitkus.
"Oh, God, I have a ball here," said Panagakos, who received a mask to wear during her visit. "It's the best place to come on Friday."
Panagakos has been a pH Salon client for 15 years. Employees had to refrain from hugging her and kept their social distance while welcoming her back.
"This is my enjoyment," Panagakos said. "I don't do very much. You know, when you get to be a certain age, you don't get around as much."
Waitkus said the salon spaced out appointments for about 40 clients, the usual number for a Friday.
11 a.m.
- Bob Susnjara | Staff Photographer Angie Panagakos, 95, of Hoffman Estates returned Friday to her usual weekly appointment at pH Salon in Schaumburg. The state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order eased Friday and businesses, including salons, were allowed to open with restrictions.
Tyler Hendershot of Streamwood was at Sauvage Barber Parlor in Elgin this morning for a haircut he said he really needed.
"I've been struggling pretty bad. I had my mom cut it and it wasn't that great," Hendershot said.
Stylist and shop owner Angel Daniel had an encouraging assessment: "It was fixable."
- Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer Patrons line up at an outside a Woodfield Mall entrance prior to Friday's reopening in Schaumburg Friday. The state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order eased Friday and businesses were allowed to open with restrictions.
By 9:15 a.m., stylist Alex Medina was giving a haircut to his second client of the day: 3-year-old Dawson Naleck of Pingree Grove, whose mom says he was in dire need of a trim.
"Feels great to be back at work," Medina said. "The masks have been a little weird when cutting around the ears at first but you get used to it."
• Daily Herald staff writers Harry Hitzeman, Susan Sarkauskas, Bob Susnjara and Mick Zawislak and photographers Rick West, Brian Hill, John Starks, Mark Welsh and Joe Lewnard contributed to this report.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--State enters Phase 3 as COVID-19 claims 86 more lives

As restrictions on business operations and gatherings loosened Friday throughout the state , Gov .
J.B. Pritzker and state health officials congratulated residents on their fortitude during the past three months .
`` This brings to an end Illinois ' stay-at-home executive order , '' Pritzker said during his briefing .
`` As we end this phase , it is important to take note that the people of Illinois have taken this seriously and that has made all the difference . ''
But he cautioned residents to be mindful of taking precautions to prevent further spread of COVID-19 as state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the outbreak that has claimed 5,270 lives in Illinois .
`` The virus is still out there and it is still very dangerous , '' Pritzker said .
`` Our number-one priority must be the health and safety of workers , families and all of our state 's residents . ''
`` I trust all of you in your communities will model safe practices , social distancing and face coverings to minimize transmission of this virus , '' she said .
`` We must take personal responsibility to continue the reopening , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also announced another 1,622 residents had tested positive for the disease , bringing the total number of infections to 117,455 .
Only 7.4 % of the tests returned Friday were positive for the disease .
During the past week , the state is averaging a 7.8 % positivity rate for COVID-19 tests .
Spare a few weekends during the past month , Pritzker has held daily briefings since mid-March .
He announced Friday was the last of those daily briefings .
Future coronavirus-related briefings will be announced when necessary , he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state 's infection rate during the next month to determine if restrictions on movement and gatherings can be loosened further .
The earliest that can happen is June 26 , Pritzker acknowledged recently .
Places of worship are also being allowed to open to parishioners this weekend , after several filed suit against the state and Pritzker .
The governor still urged religious leaders to worship safely .
`` All along , I have followed the science , and I would recommend that every faith leader do that , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implored leaders to not gather parishioners , not break up a service or interfere with religion . ''
State parks , summer camps and other organized activities are also opening under the current phase .
`` Things , as they open up , also mean that ( there are ) opportunities to catch COVID-19 , '' Pritzker said .
`` Wearing your face covering in public and other people wearing theirs is an enormously important thing to do going forward . ''
Pritzker also said he hoped to make testing more widespread in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been hamstrung by a shortfall of testing equipment , such as swabs and chemicals .
Currently , the state is averaging about 23,000 tests a day .
He urged anyone who needs to get tested to find a testing site near them .
Many are not that busy , he noted .
`` We 're trying very hard to pinpoint the most vulnerable communities , make sure there 's testing there , while also making sure it 's available to everyone in the state , '' Pritzker said .
`` We do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be clear .
It 's harder to do in a drive-through circumstance because you need to have the space . ''

State enters Phase 3 as COVID-19 claims 86 more lives
As restrictions on business operations and gatherings loosened Friday throughout the state, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state health officials congratulated residents on their fortitude during the past three months.
"This brings to an end Illinois' stay-at-home executive order," Pritzker said during his briefing. "As we end this phase, it is important to take note that the people of Illinois have taken this seriously and that has made all the difference."
But he cautioned residents to be mindful of taking precautions to prevent further spread of COVID-19 as state health officials announced 86 more deaths related to the outbreak that has claimed 5,270 lives in Illinois.
"The virus is still out there and it is still very dangerous," Pritzker said. "Our number-one priority must be the health and safety of workers, families and all of our state's residents."
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike echoed the governor's cautious optimism.
"I trust all of you in your communities will model safe practices, social distancing and face coverings to minimize transmission of this virus," she said. "We must take personal responsibility to continue the reopening, but safely."
State health officials also announced another 1,622 residents had tested positive for the disease, bringing the total number of infections to 117,455.
Only 7.4% of the tests returned Friday were positive for the disease. During the past week, the state is averaging a 7.8% positivity rate for COVID-19 tests.
Spare a few weekends during the past month, Pritzker has held daily briefings since mid-March. He announced Friday was the last of those daily briefings. Future coronavirus-related briefings will be announced when necessary, he said.
Health officials will keep an eye on the state's infection rate during the next month to determine if restrictions on movement and gatherings can be loosened further. The earliest that can happen is June 26, Pritzker acknowledged recently.
Places of worship are also being allowed to open to parishioners this weekend, after several filed suit against the state and Pritzker. The governor still urged religious leaders to worship safely.
"All along, I have followed the science, and I would recommend that every faith leader do that," he said. "What I have done is implored leaders to not gather parishioners, not break up a service or interfere with religion."
State parks, summer camps and other organized activities are also opening under the current phase.
"Things, as they open up, also mean that (there are) opportunities to catch COVID-19," Pritzker said. "Wearing your face covering in public and other people wearing theirs is an enormously important thing to do going forward."
Pritzker also said he hoped to make testing more widespread in the coming months. The state has been hamstrung by a shortfall of testing equipment, such as swabs and chemicals. Currently, the state is averaging about 23,000 tests a day.
He urged anyone who needs to get tested to find a testing site near them. Many are not that busy, he noted.
"We're trying very hard to pinpoint the most vulnerable communities, make sure there's testing there, while also making sure it's available to everyone in the state," Pritzker said. "We don't get to pick every location, just to be clear. It's harder to do in a drive-through circumstance because you need to have the space."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--Minneapolis cop who knelt on man's neck charged with murder, manslaughter

MINNEAPOLIS -- The police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd , a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe , was arrested Friday and charged with murder in a case that sparked protests across the United States and violence in Minneapolis .
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Derek Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter .
Freeman did not provide immediate details , but said a criminal complaint would be made available later Friday and that more charges were possible .
In the video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's neck as Floyd is on the ground .
He gradually becomes motionless as Chauvin and three other officers ignore bystanders ' shouts to get off him .
Freeman said the investigation continues into the other three officers , but that authorities `` felt it appropriate to focus on the most dangerous perpetrator . ''
Freeman highlighted the `` extraordinary speed '' in charging the case just four days after Floyd 's death , but also defended himself against questions about why it did not happen sooner .
He said his office needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what he called the `` horrible '' video by a bystander .
He said he would not bring a case unless he had enough evidence to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt .
Protests in Minneapolis escalated in violence on Thursday , when demonstrators torched a police station that officers had abandoned .
`` I 'm not insensitive to what happened in the streets , '' Freeman said .
`` My own home has been picketed regularly . ''
All four officers who were at the scene of Floyd 's death were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges were announced , protesters outside the government center chanted , `` All four got to go . ''
News of the arrest came moments after Minnesota Gov .
Tim Walz acknowledged the `` abject failure '' of the response to the protests and called for swift justice for officers involved .
Walz said the state would take over the response to the violence and that it 's time to show respect and dignity to those who are suffering .
`` Minneapolis and St. Paul are on fire .
The fire is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are symbolic of decades and generations of pain , of anguish unheard , '' Walz said , adding .
`` Now generations of pain is manifesting itself in front of the world -- and the world is watching . ''
The governor cited a call he received from a state senator who described her district `` on fire , no police , no firefighters , no social control , constituents locked in houses wondering what they were going to do .
That is an abject failure that can not happen . ''
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a police station that officers abandoned during a third night of violence .
Livestream video showed protesters entering the building , where intentionally set fires activated smoke alarms and sprinklers .
President Donald Trump threatened action , tweeting `` when the looting starts , the shooting starts , '' which prompted a warning from Twitter for `` glorifying violence . ''
The governor faced tough questions after National Guard leader Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen blamed a lack of clarity about the Guard 's mission for a slow response .
Walz said the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was up to city leaders to run the situation .
Walz said it became apparent as the 3rd Precinct was lost that the state had to step in , which happened at 12:05 a.m. Requests from the cities for resources `` never came , '' he said .
`` You will not see that tonight , there will be no lack of leadership , '' Walz said .
On Friday morning , nearly every building in the shopping district around the abandoned police station had been vandalized , burned or looted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with several of them lined up , keeping people away from the police station .
Dozens of volunteers swept up broken glass in the street , doing what they could to help .
Dean Hanson , 64 , lives in a subsidized housing unit nearby , which is home to many older residents .
He said his building lost electricity overnight , and residents were terrified as they watched mobs of people run around their neighborhood , with no apparent intervention .
`` I ca n't believe this is happening here , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were also set in nearby St. Paul , where nearly 200 businesses were damaged or looted .
Protests spread across the U.S. , fueled by outrage over Floyd 's death , and years of violence against African Americans at the hands of police .
Demonstrators clashed with officers in New York and blocked traffic in Columbus , Ohio , and Denver .
Trump threatened to bring Minneapolis `` under control , '' calling the protesters `` thugs '' and tweeting that `` when the looting starts , the shooting starts . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which said the comment violated the platform 's rules , but the company did not remove it .
Trump also blasted the `` total lack of leadership '' in Minneapolis .
A visibly tired and frustrated Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made his first public appearance of the night early Friday at City Hall and took responsibility for evacuating the precinct , saying it had become too dangerous for officers .
As Frey continued , a reporter cut across loudly with a question : `` What 's the plan here ? ''
`` With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then he added : `` There is a lot of pain and anger right now in our city .
I understand that ... What we have seen over the past several hours and past couple of nights here in terms of looting is unacceptable . ''
He defended the city 's lack of engagement with looters -- only a handful of arrests across the first two nights of violence -- and said , `` We are doing absolutely everything that we can to keep the peace . ''
He said National Guard members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looting , including at banks , grocery stores and pharmacies .
The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN television crew early Friday as the journalists reported on the unrest .
While live on air , CNN reporter Omar Jimenez was handcuffed and led away .
A producer and a photojournalist for CNN were also taken away in handcuffs .
The Minnesota State Patrol said the journalists were among four people arrested as troopers were `` clearing the streets and restoring order , '' and they were released after being confirmed to be media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the arrests were `` a clear violation of their First Amendment rights . ''
Walz publicly apologized on Friday .
Attorney Benjamin Crump , who is representing members of Floyd 's family , called for an independent investigation , and said he asked to take custody of Floyd 's body to have an independent autopsy performed .
Floyd said that talk of a heart condition or asthma is irrelevant because Floyd was walking and breathing before his contact with police .
The doctor who will do the autopsy is Michael Baden , former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was hired to do an autopsy for Eric Garner as well .
In New York City , protesters defied New York 's coronavirus prohibition on public gatherings Thursday , clashing with police , while demonstrators blocked traffic in downtown Denver and downtown Columbus .
A day earlier , demonstrators had taken to the streets in Los Angeles and Memphis .
About 10 protesters went to a Florida home believed to belong to Chauvin .
The Orange County Sheriff 's Office tweeted Friday that Chauvin was not at the residence and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In Louisville , Kentucky , police confirmed that at least seven people had been shot Thursday night as protesters demanded justice for Breonna Taylor , a black woman who was fatally shot by police in her home in March .
In Mississippi , the mayor of the community of Petal resisted calls to resign following his remarks about Floyd 's death .
Hal Marx , a Republican , asked on Twitter : `` Why in the world would anyone choose to become a police officer in our society today ? ''
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` did n't see anything unreasonable . ''
The city on Thursday released a transcript of the 911 call that brought police to the grocery store where Floyd was arrested .
The caller described someone paying with a counterfeit bill , with workers rushing outside to find the man sitting on a van .
The caller described the man as `` awfully drunk '' and said he was `` not in control of himself . ''
Asked by the 911 operator whether the man was `` under the influence of something , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , yes .
He is not acting right . ''
Police said Floyd matched the caller 's description of the suspect .
The owner of a popular Latin nightclub said that Floyd and Chauvin both worked as security guards at the club as recently as the end of last year , but it 's not clear whether they worked together .
Chauvin worked at the El Nuevo Rodeo club as an off-duty security guard for nearly two decades , but Floyd had only worked there more recently for about a dozen events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told The Associated Press .
Santamaria said if Chauvin had recognized Floyd , `` he might have given him a little more mercy . ''
Santamaria , who sold the venue within the past two months , said Chauvin got along well with the regular Latino customers , but did not like to work the African American nights .
When he did , and there was a fight , he would spray people with mace and call for police backup and half-dozen squad cars would soon show up , something she felt was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ writers Steve Karnowski , Jeff Baenen and Doug Glass in Minneapolis , Gretchen Ehlke in Milwaukee , and Aaron Morrison in New York contributed to this report .

Minneapolis cop who knelt on man's neck charged with murder, manslaughter
A protester goes face-to-face with a Minnesota state trooper Friday after another night of protests over the death of George Floyd who died in police custody Monday in Minneapolis. Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS -- The police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder in a case that sparked protests across the United States and violence in Minneapolis.
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Derek Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Freeman did not provide immediate details, but said a criminal complaint would be made available later Friday and that more charges were possible.
In the video, Chauvin is seen kneeling on Floyd's neck as Floyd is on the ground. He gradually becomes motionless as Chauvin and three other officers ignore bystanders' shouts to get off him. Freeman said the investigation continues into the other three officers, but that authorities "felt it appropriate to focus on the most dangerous perpetrator."
Freeman highlighted the "extraordinary speed" in charging the case just four days after Floyd's death, but also defended himself against questions about why it did not happen sooner. He said his office needed time to put together evidence, including what he called the "horrible" video by a bystander. He said he would not bring a case unless he had enough evidence to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
Protests in Minneapolis escalated in violence on Thursday, when demonstrators torched a police station that officers had abandoned.
"I'm not insensitive to what happened in the streets," Freeman said. "My own home has been picketed regularly."
In this frame from video provided by Darnella Frazier, a Minneapolis officer kneels on the neck of a handcuffed man who was pleading that he could not breathe in Minneapolis. - Associated Press
All four officers who were at the scene of Floyd's death were fired the next day. After the charges were announced, protesters outside the government center chanted, "All four got to go."
News of the arrest came moments after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz acknowledged the "abject failure" of the response to the protests and called for swift justice for officers involved. Walz said the state would take over the response to the violence and that it's time to show respect and dignity to those who are suffering.
"Minneapolis and St. Paul are on fire. The fire is still smoldering in our streets. The ashes are symbolic of decades and generations of pain, of anguish unheard," Walz said, adding. "Now generations of pain is manifesting itself in front of the world -- and the world is watching."
The governor cited a call he received from a state senator who described her district "on fire, no police, no firefighters, no social control, constituents locked in houses wondering what they were going to do. That is an abject failure that cannot happen."
His comments came the morning after protesters torched a police station that officers abandoned during a third night of violence. Livestream video showed protesters entering the building, where intentionally set fires activated smoke alarms and sprinklers. President Donald Trump threatened action, tweeting "when the looting starts, the shooting starts," which prompted a warning from Twitter for "glorifying violence."
The governor faced tough questions after National Guard leader Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen blamed a lack of clarity about the Guard's mission for a slow response. Walz said the state was in a supporting role and that it was up to city leaders to run the situation. Walz said it became apparent as the 3rd Precinct was lost that the state had to step in, which happened at 12:05 a.m. Requests from the cities for resources "never came," he said.
"You will not see that tonight, there will be no lack of leadership," Walz said.
On Friday morning, nearly every building in the shopping district around the abandoned police station had been vandalized, burned or looted. National Guard members were in the area, with several of them lined up, keeping people away from the police station.
Dozens of volunteers swept up broken glass in the street, doing what they could to help.
Dean Hanson, 64, lives in a subsidized housing unit nearby, which is home to many older residents. He said his building lost electricity overnight, and residents were terrified as they watched mobs of people run around their neighborhood, with no apparent intervention.
"I can't believe this is happening here," he said.
Dozens of fires were also set in nearby St. Paul, where nearly 200 businesses were damaged or looted. Protests spread across the U.S., fueled by outrage over Floyd's death, and years of violence against African Americans at the hands of police. Demonstrators clashed with officers in New York and blocked traffic in Columbus, Ohio, and Denver.
Trump threatened to bring Minneapolis "under control," calling the protesters "thugs" and tweeting that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts." The tweet drew another warning from Twitter, which said the comment violated the platform's rules, but the company did not remove it.
Trump also blasted the "total lack of leadership" in Minneapolis.
A visibly tired and frustrated Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made his first public appearance of the night early Friday at City Hall and took responsibility for evacuating the precinct, saying it had become too dangerous for officers. As Frey continued, a reporter cut across loudly with a question: "What's the plan here?"
"With regard to?" Frey responded. Then he added: "There is a lot of pain and anger right now in our city. I understand that ... What we have seen over the past several hours and past couple of nights here in terms of looting is unacceptable."
He defended the city's lack of engagement with looters -- only a handful of arrests across the first two nights of violence -- and said, "We are doing absolutely everything that we can to keep the peace." He said National Guard members were stationed in locations to help stem looting, including at banks, grocery stores and pharmacies.
The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN television crew early Friday as the journalists reported on the unrest. While live on air, CNN reporter Omar Jimenez was handcuffed and led away. A producer and a photojournalist for CNN were also taken away in handcuffs.
The Minnesota State Patrol said the journalists were among four people arrested as troopers were "clearing the streets and restoring order," and they were released after being confirmed to be media members. CNN said on Twitter that the arrests were "a clear violation of their First Amendment rights." Walz publicly apologized on Friday.
Attorney Benjamin Crump, who is representing members of Floyd's family, called for an independent investigation, and said he asked to take custody of Floyd's body to have an independent autopsy performed. Floyd said that talk of a heart condition or asthma is irrelevant because Floyd was walking and breathing before his contact with police.
The doctor who will do the autopsy is Michael Baden, former chief medical examiner of New York City, who was hired to do an autopsy for Eric Garner as well.
In New York City, protesters defied New York's coronavirus prohibition on public gatherings Thursday, clashing with police, while demonstrators blocked traffic in downtown Denver and downtown Columbus. A day earlier, demonstrators had taken to the streets in Los Angeles and Memphis.
About 10 protesters went to a Florida home believed to belong to Chauvin. The Orange County Sheriff's Office tweeted Friday that Chauvin was not at the residence and has no plans to be in the area.
In Louisville, Kentucky, police confirmed that at least seven people had been shot Thursday night as protesters demanded justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman who was fatally shot by police in her home in March.
In Mississippi, the mayor of the community of Petal resisted calls to resign following his remarks about Floyd's death. Hal Marx, a Republican, asked on Twitter: "Why in the world would anyone choose to become a police officer in our society today?" In a follow-up tweet, he said he "didn't see anything unreasonable."
The city on Thursday released a transcript of the 911 call that brought police to the grocery store where Floyd was arrested. The caller described someone paying with a counterfeit bill, with workers rushing outside to find the man sitting on a van. The caller described the man as "awfully drunk" and said he was "not in control of himself."
Asked by the 911 operator whether the man was "under the influence of something," the caller said: "Something like that, yes. He is not acting right." Police said Floyd matched the caller's description of the suspect.
State and federal authorities are investigating Floyd's death.
The owner of a popular Latin nightclub said that Floyd and Chauvin both worked as security guards at the club as recently as the end of last year, but it's not clear whether they worked together. Chauvin worked at the El Nuevo Rodeo club as an off-duty security guard for nearly two decades, but Floyd had only worked there more recently for about a dozen events that featured African-American music, Maya Santamaria told The Associated Press.
Santamaria said if Chauvin had recognized Floyd, "he might have given him a little more mercy."
Santamaria, who sold the venue within the past two months, said Chauvin got along well with the regular Latino customers, but did not like to work the African American nights. When he did, and there was a fight, he would spray people with mace and call for police backup and half-dozen squad cars would soon show up, something she felt was unjustified "overkill."
Associated Press writers Steve Karnowski, Jeff Baenen and Doug Glass in Minneapolis, Gretchen Ehlke in Milwaukee, and Aaron Morrison in New York contributed to this report.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--Uneasy rider? Metra outlines rules as COVID-19 restrictions eased

One person per seat in the lower level and face masks are among the new policies Metra commuters will see when they head back to workplaces Monday under Phase 3 of Illinois ' reopening plan , which loosens COVID-19-related restrictions .
With Metra ridership down by 94 % in May and revenues tanking , the railroad desperately needs to win back passengers .
But `` know more than ever that passengers need to feel safe and confident using our service , '' Executive Director Jim Derwinski said .
Here are some of the latest practices Metra will deploy .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for half-full trains .
The system is still operating on reduced schedules .
Officials will add more cars as ridership picks up and operate `` shadow trains '' during rush hours that could pick up passengers to avoid crowding .
• Just one passenger per two-seater is allowed on the first level , with one person every other seat on the top level of railcars .
Exceptions are permitted for families or people traveling together .
• Face masks are required and riders are asked to be physically apart .
• Commuters should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vestibules or aisles as the train approaches their station .
Conductors will ensure plenty of time to exit , officials said .
• Riders are encouraged to buy tickets and passes through the Ventra app to reduce interactions with train crews .
The railroad is offering a $ 10 unlimited all-day fare starting Monday available on Ventra ; a $ 5 fee applies if purchased on board trains .
• The railroad will begin accepting cash payments for fares at ticket windows Monday .
Asked about anyone refusing to wear a face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our conductors will be making plenty of announcements to reinforce the requirement , and when they observe passengers without a face covering they will remind them . ''
Meanwhile , Metra workers have been deep-cleaning cars since mid-March when the state 's stay-at-home order was mandated .
The railroad `` has been studying best practices and experimenting with new cleaning methods , new cleaning solutions and new cleaning machines , '' officials stated .
Daily disinfection of much-used surfaces , such as seats and handrails , will occur frequently and at least once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ train washrooms .
It will be provided in cars `` as the supply becomes available . ''
`` We know more than ever the importance of providing a clean , hygienic experience on the platforms and on the trains , '' Derwinski said .
If you have concerns about conditions on trains , they can be reported to Metra online at metrarail.com/contact-us .

Uneasy rider? Metra outlines rules as COVID-19 restrictions eased
Unlike previous summers, Metra riders will need to wear face masks and physically distance themselves. Daily Herald FILE PHOTO
One person per seat in the lower level and face masks are among the new policies Metra commuters will see when they head back to workplaces Monday under Phase 3 of Illinois' reopening plan, which loosens COVID-19-related restrictions.
With Metra ridership down by 94% in May and revenues tanking, the railroad desperately needs to win back passengers.
But "know more than ever that passengers need to feel safe and confident using our service," Executive Director Jim Derwinski said.
Here are some of the latest practices Metra will deploy.
• In general, the railroad is aiming for half-full trains. The system is still operating on reduced schedules. Officials will add more cars as ridership picks up and operate "shadow trains" during rush hours that could pick up passengers to avoid crowding.
• Just one passenger per two-seater is allowed on the first level, with one person every other seat on the top level of railcars. Exceptions are permitted for families or people traveling together.
• Face masks are required and riders are asked to be physically apart.
• Commuters should stay in their seats and not pack the vestibules or aisles as the train approaches their station. Conductors will ensure plenty of time to exit, officials said.
• Riders are encouraged to buy tickets and passes through the Ventra app to reduce interactions with train crews. The railroad is offering a $10 unlimited all-day fare starting Monday available on Ventra; a $5 fee applies if purchased on board trains.
• The railroad will begin accepting cash payments for fares at ticket windows Monday.
Asked about anyone refusing to wear a face mask, spokesman Michael Gillis said "our conductors will be making plenty of announcements to reinforce the requirement, and when they observe passengers without a face covering they will remind them."
Meanwhile, Metra workers have been deep-cleaning cars since mid-March when the state's stay-at-home order was mandated.
The railroad "has been studying best practices and experimenting with new cleaning methods, new cleaning solutions and new cleaning machines," officials stated.
Daily disinfection of much-used surfaces, such as seats and handrails, will occur frequently and at least once a day.
Hand sanitizer is in train washrooms. It will be provided in cars "as the supply becomes available."
"We know more than ever the importance of providing a clean, hygienic experience on the platforms and on the trains," Derwinski said.
If you have concerns about conditions on trains, they can be reported to Metra online at metrarail.com/contact-us.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--Wheeling mourns former Village President Sheila Schultz

Wheeling officials announced with sadness that former Village President Sheila Schultz died Friday .
`` Sheila was the definition of what it means to be a public servant , dedicating decades of her life to many facets of community service , '' Village President Pat Horcher said in a statement .
`` She was a friend and an honorable representative of the people of the village of Wheeling . ''
A village resident for more than 65 years , Schultz was first elected as village trustee in 1979 .
She was elected as Wheeling 's first female village president in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 years .
Officials Friday said that as a village leader , Schultz worked toward a more equitable environment for all residents , dedicating her focus to forming a human rights commission and a senior commission .
During her tenure , Wheeling also created its first senior center , joined first-of-their-kind joint municipal organizations the Northwest Water Commission and the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County , and constructed a new and modernized Metra train station to help residents more easily commute between the suburbs and the Chicago , officials said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sons , daughters , and grandchildren , including daughter Kathleen Ryg , the former state representative for Illinois ' 59th District .
`` In many ways , Sheila remains a cornerstone of our community , having led Wheeling through a number of pivotal decisions that continue to define the village -- including the purchase of Palwaukee Airport ( now known as Chicago Executive Airport ) , '' Village Manager Jon Sfondilis said in a statement .
`` Her passion for the good of the community and her compassion for those in need @ @ @ @ @ @

Wheeling mourns former Village President Sheila Schultz
Former Wheeling Village President Sheila Schultz, left, poses with her daughter Kathy Ryg during a 2006 family trip to Ireland. Courtesy of Kathy Ryg
Wheeling officials announced with sadness that former Village President Sheila Schultz died Friday.
"Sheila was the definition of what it means to be a public servant, dedicating decades of her life to many facets of community service," Village President Pat Horcher said in a statement. "She was a friend and an honorable representative of the people of the village of Wheeling."
A village resident for more than 65 years, Schultz was first elected as village trustee in 1979. She was elected as Wheeling's first female village president in 1981, a role she held for 16 years.
Officials Friday said that as a village leader, Schultz worked toward a more equitable environment for all residents, dedicating her focus to forming a human rights commission and a senior commission.
During her tenure, Wheeling also created its first senior center, joined first-of-their-kind joint municipal organizations the Northwest Water Commission and the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, and constructed a new and modernized Metra train station to help residents more easily commute between the suburbs and the Chicago, officials said.
"In many ways, Sheila remains a cornerstone of our community, having led Wheeling through a number of pivotal decisions that continue to define the village -- including the purchase of Palwaukee Airport," Village Manager Jon Sfondilis said in a statement, referring to what's now called Chicago Executive Airport. "Her passion for the good of the community and her compassion for those in need will be sorely missed."
Former Wheeling Village President Dean Argiris called Schultz "a fixture in this town" who remained involved in the village after she served as president.
"We didn't always agree, but I think one thing that Sheila Schultz and I always had was respect for one another, for the position that we held," he said.
Argiris, a funeral home assistant at Kolssak Funeral Home, said Schultz never missed a visitation or a wake for anyone in the community.
Schultz had the respect of other village leaders.
"She was a very special lady," former Buffalo Grove Village President Elliott Hartstein said. "She always had a smile on her face. She had an amazing disposition, and she was just so committed to her community and the things that she believed in."
In the last 18 months, Wheeling has lost three of its former village presidents: Bill Hein, Judy Abruscato and now Schultz.
Schultz is survived by a large family of sons, daughters, and grandchildren, including daughter Kathleen Ryg, the former state representative for Illinois' 59th District.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--Schaumburg greenlights talks with potential entertainment district developer

Schaumburg trustees have given the go-ahead for the village 's planned development of an entertainment district at the northeast corner of Meacham Road and the I-90 tollway to take further steps in the weeks ahead .
The village 's economic development department was directed to pursue negotiations with Oak Brook-based Kensington Development Partners on an agreement to collaborate on such a project around the existing Renaissance Hotel and Schaumburg Convention Center .
As part of its pitch , Kensington promised to bring two as yet undisclosed entertainment anchors to the development that would draw an expected million visitors a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forwarded to the plan commission a proposed $ 27 million upgrade for the adjacent stretch of Meacham Road that would include a pedestrian bridge connecting the entertainment district to the east to the 225-acre , mixed-use Veridian development on the former Motorola Solutions campus to the west .
The plan commission is scheduled to consider its recommendation on the Meacham Road Corridor Plan on Tuesday , June 16 .
As for negotiations with Kensington Development Partners , Schaumburg Economic Development Director Matt Frank said he expects it to take at least two months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ board to consider .
The plan for an agreement to collaborate with a developer represents a compromise of the village 's original hope to approve a fully formed plan by a developer .
While none of the four firms that responded to Schaumburg 's request for proposals presented a plan that strongly reflected the village 's own vision , Kensington was considered to be the closest , Frank said .
That included Kensington 's smaller plans for a residential component , though it still planned for more units than the village had anticipated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owns all the land for the project , the aim is to eventually sell most if not all of it to Kensington , Frank said .

Schaumburg greenlights talks with potential entertainment district developer
A rendering from Oak Brook-based Kensington Development Partners' proposal to the village of Schaumburg to serve as the developer of the village's planned entertainment district just north of the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center on the east side of Meacham Road, north of the I-90 tollway. Courtesy of village of Schaumburg
A rendering of improvements to Meacham Road Schaumburg officials are planning between the I-90 tollway and Algonquin Road, including a pedestrian bridge over Meacham somewhere between Thoreau Drive and Progress Parkway. Courtesy of village of Schaumburg
A rendering from Oak Brook-based Kensington Development Partners' proposal to the village of Schaumburg to serve as the developer of the village's planned entertainment district just north of the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center on the east side of Meacham Road, north of the I-90 tollway. Courtesy of village of Schaumburg
Schaumburg trustees have given the go-ahead for the village's planned development of an entertainment district at the northeast corner of Meacham Road and the I-90 tollway to take further steps in the weeks ahead.
The village's economic development department was directed to pursue negotiations with Oak Brook-based Kensington Development Partners on an agreement to collaborate on such a project around the existing Renaissance Hotel and Schaumburg Convention Center.
As part of its pitch, Kensington promised to bring two as yet undisclosed entertainment anchors to the development that would draw an expected million visitors a year to the 23-acre site.
And trustees forwarded to the plan commission a proposed $27 million upgrade for the adjacent stretch of Meacham Road that would include a pedestrian bridge connecting the entertainment district to the east to the 225-acre, mixed-use Veridian development on the former Motorola Solutions campus to the west.
The plan commission is scheduled to consider its recommendation on the Meacham Road Corridor Plan on Tuesday, June 16.
As for negotiations with Kensington Development Partners, Schaumburg Economic Development Director Matt Frank said he expects it to take at least two months before there's something for the village board to consider.
The plan for an agreement to collaborate with a developer represents a compromise of the village's original hope to approve a fully formed plan by a developer.
While none of the four firms that responded to Schaumburg's request for proposals presented a plan that strongly reflected the village's own vision, Kensington was considered to be the closest, Frank said.
That included Kensington's smaller plans for a residential component, though it still planned for more units than the village had anticipated, he added.
While the village owns all the land for the project, the aim is to eventually sell most if not all of it to Kensington, Frank said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--Latest nursing home stats: 2,747 coronavirus deaths

At least 2,747 residents and employees of Illinois long-term care facilities have died after contracting the coronavirus , according to new state figures .
The deaths now account for more than half -- 52 % -- of the 5,270 COVID-19 fatalities statewide .
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday updated its database of nursing homes and other facilities with outbreaks .
The state has reported a total of 17,133 laboratory-confirmed cases among residents and staff , up from the 14,882 recorded last Saturday .
Lingering data discrepancies and reporting changes have muddled the weekly listing .
For instance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now self-reporting seven deaths , 26 cases for residents and 24 cases for employees .
But the Lutheran Home cases do not appear with the figures compiled by the state and have n't for weeks .
Earlier this month , when Lutheran Home had 14 residents and four employees test positive for the virus , the 354-bed facility was n't included with the state 's data .
`` All confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on the campus of Lutheran Home have been reported , in compliance with senior living community requirements , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health and the Illinois Department of Public Health , '' spokesman Rex Paisley said in a written response Friday .
`` We are uncertain why we have not been listed on the IDPH website . ''
Officials have said to expect lag time and discrepancies since facilities first report data to their local health departments , which in turn report to the state .
A week ago , IDPH published figures only for long-term care facilities dealing with current outbreaks , or at least one case within the previous 28 days .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and again included historical data .
As of Friday , the data show at least 1,583 deaths in Cook County , 297 in DuPage County , 176 in Lake County and 143 in Will County .
In Cook , Villa at Windsor Park in Chicago 's South Shore neighborhood had the highest number of deaths -- 37 -- followed by the Niles Nursing and Rehab Center with 33 .
IDPH this week filed emergency rules requiring long-term care facilities test all residents and staff for COVID-19 .
Each facility also has to report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents and staff tested , as well as the number of positive , negative and indeterminate test results .
The state has provided 45,000 testing kits to 170 long-term care facilities .

Latest nursing home stats: 2,747 coronavirus deaths
At least 2,747 residents and employees of Illinois long-term care facilities have died after contracting the coronavirus, according to new state figures.
The deaths now account for more than half -- 52% -- of the 5,270 COVID-19 fatalities statewide.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday updated its database of nursing homes and other facilities with outbreaks. The state has reported a total of 17,133 laboratory-confirmed cases among residents and staff, up from the 14,882 recorded last Saturday.
Lingering data discrepancies and reporting changes have muddled the weekly listing. For instance, Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights is now self-reporting seven deaths, 26 cases for residents and 24 cases for employees. But the Lutheran Home cases do not appear with the figures compiled by the state and haven't for weeks.
Earlier this month, when Lutheran Home had 14 residents and four employees test positive for the virus, the 354-bed facility wasn't included with the state's data.
"All confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on the campus of Lutheran Home have been reported, in compliance with senior living community requirements, to both the Cook County Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Public Health," spokesman Rex Paisley said in a written response Friday. "We are uncertain why we have not been listed on the IDPH website."
Officials have said to expect lag time and discrepancies since facilities first report data to their local health departments, which in turn report to the state.
A week ago, IDPH published figures only for long-term care facilities dealing with current outbreaks, or at least one case within the previous 28 days. The next day, the state reversed course and again included historical data.
As of Friday, the data show at least 1,583 deaths in Cook County, 297 in DuPage County, 176 in Lake County and 143 in Will County.
In Cook, Villa at Windsor Park in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood had the highest number of deaths -- 37 -- followed by the Niles Nursing and Rehab Center and Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, each with 33.
In Will, 40 deaths have been linked to Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook.
IDPH this week filed emergency rules requiring long-term care facilities test all residents and staff for COVID-19. Each facility also has to report to public health officials the number of residents and staff tested, as well as the number of positive, negative and indeterminate test results.
The state has provided about 45,000 testing kits to 170 long-term care facilities. Quest Laboratories also has provided 8,500 testing kits to 33 facilities through an agreement with IDPH. But there are roughly 1,100 long-term care facilities for elderly people in Illinois.
Some facilities have opted out of state assistance because they choose to take their own specimens using IDPH swabs or because they choose to work with city or county health departments, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday in announcing the rules. Others work with local hospitals to source and conduct tests.
Still, other facilities have declined the testing supplies from IDPH, Pritzker said.
"These are largely private entities," Pritzker said. "And even as we work to ramp up regular testing of all our long-term care residents and staff, my administration has received some pushback from owners and industry representatives, making it difficult to secure compliance across the board."
Below is a look at the outbreaks in many suburban facilities, with the number of cases followed by the number of deaths:
SUBURBAN COOK
Addolorata Villa 86 10
Albany Care 12 0
Alden Estates Des Plaines 11 2
Alden Estates of Barrington 3 0
Alden Poplar Creek 10 0
Amita Health Holy Family 2 0
Aperion Care Midlothian 2 0
Aperion Plum Grove 25 2
Arden Courts of Elk Grove 20 2
Asbury Court 3 0
Avantara Park Ridge 3 1
Avanti Wellness & Rehab 58 12
Avenues to Independence 11 0
Bella Terra Morton Grove 46 5
Bella Terra Streamwood 6 1
BRIA River Oaks 83 1
Brookdale Des Plaines 16 5
Brookdale Northbrook 3 3
Citadel of Northbrook 10 2
City View Multi-Care Center 243 13
Covenant Living of Northbrook 2 0
David Webb Jr. Complex 3 2
Edward Hines VA Comm. 3 0
Elevate Care Northbrook 63 11
Elevate Saint Andrew 19 7
Evergreen Senior Living 14 7
Friendship Village Assisted Lvg. 5 1
Generations at Applewood 71 16
Generations At Oakton 30 10
Generations at Regency 97 25
Golfview Developmental 99 11
Golfview Group Home 4 0
Grace Point Place 23 7
Greek American Rehab/Care 3 0
Grosse Pointe Manor 9 2
Harbor House 24 4
Heather Manor 8 1
Heritage Woods 5 0
Holy Family Villa 8 3
Lake Cook Rehab 20 7
Landmark of Des Plaines 86 20
Lee Manor Rehab/Nursing 31 5
Lexington of Schaumburg 4 0
Lexington of Streamwood 3 0
Lieberman Geriatric Center 20 2
Lincolnwood Place 31 13
Lydia Health Care Center 23 3
Madden Mental Health 13 0
ManorCare Arlington Hts. 18 1
ManorCare Elk Grove Village 60 8
Marklund Wasmond Center 2 0
Mather Place 7 2
Meadowbrook Manor 45 11
Northbrook Inn Memory Care 11 4
Paul's House 45 5
Pearl of Rolling Meadows 3 0
Prairie Manor 22 10
Presence Nazarethville 5 0
Presence St. Benedict 5 0
Presence Villa Scalabrini 19 3
Resurrection Nursing 43 4
Revere Court of S. Barrington 8 2
Sheridan Village 43 15
St. Joseph Home for the Elderly 2 0
Sunrise of Park Ridge 45 10
Sunrise of Schaumburg 3 0
Symphony at Aria 22 3
Symphony of Hanover Park 17 1
The Auberge at Morton Grove 41 0
The Reserve Arlington Hts. 2 1
The Sheridan of Park Ridge 9 3
The Vine at Countryside 17 2
Vi at the Glen 12 0
Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge 9 1
Weinberg Community 8 0
Westchester Health/Rehab 43 12
Windsor Estates 55 18
DUPAGE COUNTY
Abbington Rehab & Nursing 68 5
Alden Estates of Naperville 87 22
Alden Trails 5 0
Alden Valley Ridge 39 12
Alden Village Bloomingdale 20 1
Alden of Old Town East 3 0
Aperion Care West Chicago 36 4
Arista Healthcare Naperville 11 0
Artis Senior Living Elmhurst 42 19
Artis Senior Living of Bartlett 28 12
Aspired Living of Westmont 13 3
Beacon Hill Lombard 42 2
Belmont Village Carol Stream 28 2
BRIA of Westmont 133 20
Bridgeway Senior Living 39 4
Brookdale Burr Ridge 11 2
Brookdale Glen Ellyn 4 1
Brookdale Lisle 33 6
Burgess Square 32 3
Chateau Center Nursing 58 12
Clarendale of Addison 4 0
DuPage Care Center 12 0
Forestview 104 7
Harbor Chase of Naperville 8 0
Harvester Place 38 13
Lacey Creek Supportive Living 2 0
Lakeview Memory Care 3 0
Lexington of Bloomingdale 61 13
Lexington of Elmhurst 17 11
Lexington of Lombard 29 9
Lexington Square Lombard 3 0
ManorCare Hinsdale 165 28
Meadowbrk Manor Naperville 37 3
Naperville Manor 9 1
Oakbrook Care 93 17
Oak Trace 9 2
Oak Trace Skilled Nursing 2 0
Park Place Health/Wellness 2 0
Park Place of Elmhurst Assisted 2 0
Providence Healthcare/Rehab 78 13
Ray Graham Iona Glos 25 1
St. Patricks Residence 5 0
Sunrise of Bloomingdale 6 1
Sunrise of Willowbrook 8 1
Tabor Hills Healthcare 32 2
Tabor Hills Supportive Living 2 0
Terra Vista Oakbrook Terrace 8 1
The Grove of Elmhurst 21 1
The Radcliff Wood Dale 8 0
Westbridge Wheaton 9 4
West Chicago Terrace 9 0
Westmont Manor 46 11
West Suburban Nursing/Rehab 12 1
Wheaton Village 45 6
Windsor Park 93 21
Winfield Woods 2 0
Wynscape Health/Rehab. 2 0
KANE COUNTY
Alden Courts of Waterford 7 0
Alden of Waterford 36 9
Arden Courts of Geneva 7 1
Asbury Gardens 65 13
Avondale Estates of Elgin 30 1
Batavia Rehabilitation 4 1
Bickford of Aurora 29 7
BRIA of Geneva 132 26
Bright Oaks of Aurora 4 0
Brighton Garden of St. Charles 3 0
Citadel of Elgin 7 0
Elmwood Terrace 28 4
Presence Fox Knoll 10 2
Fox River Rehab/Healthcare 49 10
GreenFields of Geneva 3 0
Grove of St. Charles 10 1
Heritage Health Therapy 36 1
Highland Oaks 3 0
Jennings Terrace 3 0
Northern Illinois Academy 2 0
River Glen 6 0
Sunnymere 10 0
Symphony of Orchard Valley 113 17
The Grove of Fox Valley 4 0
The Sheridan at Tyler Creek 4 0
Tower Hill Healthcare 134 15
White Oaks at South Elgin 5 0
LAKE COUNTY
Avantara Long Grove 146 13
Azpira Place of Lake Zurich 5 0
Balmoral Care Center 11 2
Bayside Terrace 70 1
Belmont Village Buffalo Grove 60 18
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes 6 0
Cedar Lake 16 8
Cedar Lake Assisted Lvg. 7 1
Claridge Health Center 60 16
Elevate Care Riverwoods 59 11
Elevate Care Waukegan 74 10
Kiley Development 33 0
Lexington of Lake Zurich 41 12
Libertyville Manor 18 4
Pavilion of Waukegan 4 0
Radford Green at Sedgebrook 31 5
Riverside Foundation 65 5
Rolling Hills Manor 8 0
Rolling Hills Place 6 0
Sheridan at Green Oaks 18 1
Sunrise Senior Lvg. Gurnee 2 0
Symphony Buffalo Grove 31 1
Terrace Nursing Home 42 10
The Auberge at Highland Park 7 3
The Grove By the Lake 59 8
The Solana Deer Park 17 3
The Village at Victory Lakes 14 1
The Wellshire Lincolnshire 5 1
Victory Centre 3 0
Victory Lakes Continuing Care 12 3
Warren Barr Lincolnshire 71 1
Whitehall of Deerfield 39 2
MCHENRY COUNTY
Alden Terrace of McHenry 75 11
Cross Roads Care Center 68 10
Fair Oaks Health Care Center 12 2
Florence Nursing Home 31 4
Hearthstone Village 2 0
Revere Court of Crystal Lake 14 2
Sheltered Village 41 9
The Fountains at Crystal Lake 38 12
The Springs at Crystal Lake 39 8
Three Oaks 2 0
WILL COUNTY
Arbor Terrace 35 4
Charter Senior Living 11 2
Clarendale of Mokena 29 3
Heritage Woods 5 0
Lakeshore Rehab 4 0
Meadowbrook Manor of Bolingbrook 188 40
Presence Villa Franciscan 64 13
Senior Star at Weber Place 13 4
Shady Oaks 30 3
Spring Creek Nursing Home 10 1
St. Coletta's of Illinois 2 0
St. James Manor 48 16
Sunny Hill Nursing Home 46 16
Symphony of Joliet 132 25
The PARC of Joliet 53 10
Timbers of Shorewood 2 0
Victorian Village 9 1
Willow Falls 8 2
Willow House 18 0


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--Delay in IHSA's staged plan for return to high school sports

The Illinois High School Association 's attempt to roll out a staged plan for resuming high school sports has been delayed by the Illinois Department of Public Health .
`` The IHSA and Illinois Department of Health continue to work together to finalize Return to Play guidelines focused on safely reuniting IHSA coaches and student-athletes within the guidelines of Phase Three of Gov .
( J.B. ) Pritzker 's Restore Illinois plan and the IDPH 's best practices , '' IHSA executive director Craig Anderson said in an emailed statement Friday afternoon .
`` We refuse to compromise safety in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enact and educate our member schools on the Return to Play guidelines by June 1 . ''
The nature of the delay is unknown .
A Zoom meeting scheduled Thursday then rescheduled for Friday between the IHSA and the Illinois Athletic Directors Association was also postponed to Monday .
It is believed the first stage of the plan will only allow for general conditioning , which will be allowed with restrictions .
It is expected no balls or equipment will be allowed .
The natural progression would appear to be moving to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , etc.
, but not before the state moves to Phase 4 , which under Pritzker 's current reopening plan would not happen until June 26 at the earliest .
Pritzker closed all schools March 20 and all facilities remain closed .

Delay in IHSA's staged plan for return to high school sports
The Illinois High School Association's attempt to roll out a staged plan for resuming high school sports has been delayed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
"The IHSA and Illinois Department of Health continue to work together to finalize Return to Play guidelines focused on safely reuniting IHSA coaches and student-athletes within the guidelines of Phase Three of Gov. (J.B.) Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan and the IDPH's best practices," IHSA executive director Craig Anderson said in an emailed statement Friday afternoon.
"We refuse to compromise safety in this process, and anticipate being able to enact and educate our member schools on the Return to Play guidelines by June 1."
The nature of the delay is unknown.
A Zoom meeting scheduled Thursday then rescheduled for Friday between the IHSA and the Illinois Athletic Directors Association was also postponed to Monday.
It is believed the first stage of the plan will only allow for general conditioning, which will be allowed with restrictions. It is expected no balls or equipment will be allowed.
The natural progression would appear to be moving to summer contact days with balls, equipment, etc., but not before the state moves to Phase 4, which under Pritzker's current reopening plan would not happen until June 26 at the earliest.
Pritzker closed all schools March 20 and all facilities remain closed.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--May 29 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code

Since the outbreak began , there have been 60,350 cases in the suburbs , 51 % of the state 's total , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
There have been 2,654 deaths in the suburbs , more than 50 % of all deaths in Illinois .
Cook County • As of Friday , suburban Cook had 31,600 cases and 1,495 deaths , according to the state ( visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19 ) .
In Chicago : 44,666 cases and 2,075 fatalities .
• Top suburb counts from the Cook County Department of Public Health and medical examiner 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Des Plaines , 679 cases and 26 deaths in Wheeling , 557 cases and 13 deaths in Streamwood , 547 cases and 7 deaths in Mount Prospect , 534 cases and 9 deaths in Palatine , 466 cases and 35 deaths in Glenview , 437 cases and 11 deaths in Schaumburg , 426 cases and 8 deaths in Hanover Park ( Cook County portion ) , 413 cases and 25 deaths in Arlington Heights , 390 cases and 6 deaths in Hoffman Estates , 287 cases and 10 deaths in Rolling Meadows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elk Grove Village , 223 cases and 3 deaths in Prospect Heights , and 94 cases and 12 deaths in Buffalo Grove ( Cook County portion ) .
DuPage County • The county reported 7,564 cases and 362 deaths as of Friday .
• Top counts : 717 cases and 6 deaths in Addison , 688 cases and 9 deaths in West Chicago , 562 cases and 4 deaths in Glendale Heights , 465 cases and 9 deaths in Bensenville , 456 cases and 30 deaths in Naperville ( DuPage portion ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stream , 320 cases and 13 deaths in Lombard , 279 cases and 8 deaths in Aurora ( DuPage County portion ) , 227 cases and 28 deaths in Elmhurst , 227 cases and 2 deaths in Hanover Park ( DuPage County Portion ) , 207 cases and 17 deaths in Wheaton , 199 cases and 3 deaths in Villa Park , 137 cases and 2 deaths in Glen Ellyn , and 134 cases and 17 deaths in Willowbrook .
Lake County • The county listed 8,134 cases and 272 deaths as of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 2,339 in Waukegan ; 475 to 479 in Round Lake Beach ; 320 to 324 in Mundelein ; 245 to 249 in Gurnee ; 140 to 144 in Vernon Hills ; 120 to 124 in Buffalo Grove ( Lake County portion ) ; 110 to 114 in Wauconda ; 80 to 84 in Lake Zurich ; 75 to 79 in Libertyville ; 75 to 79 in Grayslake ; and 35 to 39 in Lake Villa .
Kane County • The county confirmed 6,235 cases with 170 deaths on its website Friday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aurora ( Kane County portion ) , 1,465 in Elgin ( Kane portion ) , 608 in Carpentersville , 235 in South Elgin , 218 in St. Charles , 151 in North Aurora , 140 in Geneva , 91 in Batavia , and 38 in Algonquin ( Kane County portion ) .
McHenry County • 1,537 cases and 73 deaths in McHenry County , according to the health department Friday .
Will County • There have been 5,459 cases and 269 deaths in Will County , according to the health department 's website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 309 in Naperville ( Will County portion ) and 58 in Aurora ( Will portion ) .

May 29 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code
Interactive mapSuburbs' portion
Since the outbreak began, there have been 60,350 cases in the suburbs, 51% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. There have been 2,654 deaths in the suburbs, more than 50% of all deaths in Illinois.
Cook County • As of Friday, suburban Cook had 31,600 cases and 1,495 deaths, according to the state (visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19). In Chicago: 44,666 cases and 2,075 fatalities.
• Top suburb counts from the Cook County Department of Public Health and medical examiner's office: 1,426 cases and 72 deaths in Des Plaines, 679 cases and 26 deaths in Wheeling, 557 cases and 13 deaths in Streamwood, 547 cases and 7 deaths in Mount Prospect, 534 cases and 9 deaths in Palatine, 466 cases and 35 deaths in Glenview, 437 cases and 11 deaths in Schaumburg, 426 cases and 8 deaths in Hanover Park (Cook County portion), 413 cases and 25 deaths in Arlington Heights, 390 cases and 6 deaths in Hoffman Estates, 287 cases and 10 deaths in Rolling Meadows, 281 cases and 19 deaths in Elk Grove Village, 223 cases and 3 deaths in Prospect Heights, and 94 cases and 12 deaths in Buffalo Grove (Cook County portion).
DuPage County• The county reported 7,564 cases and 362 deaths as of Friday.
• Top counts: 717 cases and 6 deaths in Addison, 688 cases and 9 deaths in West Chicago, 562 cases and 4 deaths in Glendale Heights, 465 cases and 9 deaths in Bensenville, 456 cases and 30 deaths in Naperville (DuPage portion), 443 cases and 26 deaths in Carol Stream, 320 cases and 13 deaths in Lombard, 279 cases and 8 deaths in Aurora (DuPage County portion), 227 cases and 28 deaths in Elmhurst, 227 cases and 2 deaths in Hanover Park (DuPage County Portion), 207 cases and 17 deaths in Wheaton, 199 cases and 3 deaths in Villa Park, 137 cases and 2 deaths in Glen Ellyn, and 134 cases and 17 deaths in Willowbrook.
Lake County• The county listed 8,134 cases and 272 deaths as of Thursday.
• Top counts: 2,335 to 2,339 in Waukegan; 475 to 479 in Round Lake Beach; 320 to 324 in Mundelein; 245 to 249 in Gurnee; 140 to 144 in Vernon Hills; 120 to 124 in Buffalo Grove (Lake County portion); 110 to 114 in Wauconda; 80 to 84 in Lake Zurich; 75 to 79 in Libertyville; 75 to 79 in Grayslake; and 35 to 39 in Lake Villa.
Kane County• The county confirmed 6,235 cases with 170 deaths on its website Friday.
• Top counts: 2,851 cases in Aurora (Kane County portion), 1,465 in Elgin (Kane portion), 608 in Carpentersville, 235 in South Elgin, 218 in St. Charles, 151 in North Aurora, 140 in Geneva, 91 in Batavia, and 38 in Algonquin (Kane County portion).
McHenry County• 1,537 cases and 73 deaths in McHenry County, according to the health department Friday.
Will County• There have been 5,459 cases and 269 deaths in Will County, according to the health department's website Friday.
• Cases per town include 309 in Naperville (Will County portion) and 58 in Aurora (Will portion).


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--Wheaton Bible Church to help distribute 42,000 pounds of chicken to families

West Chicago churches and state Rep. Karina Villa will deliver 42,000 pounds of fresh chicken Saturday for families bearing economic hardships during the pandemic .
Wheaton Bible Church is hosting `` Pollo Palooza '' from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday .
Families should arrive to the church campus through the Morton Road entrance to receive a 10-pound bag of chicken .
Amigos Meat Chicago donated the chicken .
Organizers will serve as many families as the 42,000 pounds of chicken permits .
Puente del Pueblo , St. Andrews Lutheran Church , Renewal Church , WeGo Together for Kids and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support from Villa , a West Chicago lawmaker .
Wheaton Bible also is providing some of the volunteers for the event .
`` Wheaton Bible Church and our campuses , Iglesia del Pueblo and Tri-Village Church , are honored to be part of this and share God 's love with our community , '' spokesman Michael Stein said via email .
`` West Chicago has been one of Illinois ' hardest hit areas from COVID-19 with many facing food insecurity as a result . ''
West Chicago has had 685 cases of COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department .
Only one other town has a higher total in DuPage : Addison , with 710 cases .

Wheaton Bible Church to help distribute 42,000 pounds of chicken to families
Wheaton Bible Church held a food drive earlier this month to resupply area food pantries. Now, the church will help distribute 42,000 pounds of fresh chicken for families facing food insecurity. Courtesy of Justin Braase/Wheaton Bible Church
West Chicago churches and state Rep. Karina Villa will deliver 42,000 pounds of fresh chicken Saturday for families bearing economic hardships during the pandemic.
Wheaton Bible Church is hosting "Pollo Palooza" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Families should arrive to the church campus through the Morton Road entrance to receive a 10-pound bag of chicken.
Amigos Meat Chicago donated the chicken. Organizers will serve as many families as the 42,000 pounds of chicken permits.
Puente del Pueblo, St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Renewal Church, WeGo Together for Kids and People Made Visible organized the distribution with support from Villa, a West Chicago lawmaker.
Wheaton Bible also is providing some of the volunteers for the event.
"Wheaton Bible Church and our campuses, Iglesia del Pueblo and Tri-Village Church, are honored to be part of this and share God's love with our community," spokesman Michael Stein said via email. "West Chicago has been one of Illinois' hardest hit areas from COVID-19 with many facing food insecurity as a result."
West Chicago has had 685 cases of COVID-19, according to the DuPage County Health Department. Only one other town has a higher total in DuPage: Addison, with 710 cases.