dailyheraldchicago--2020-08-31--10 public golf courses in the suburbs to keep your game going into fall

Suburban golfers do n't have to belong to private clubs to enjoy some of Illinois ' top courses .
This sampling of great public courses offers golfers from Lake County to Will County an opportunity to tackle some challenging layouts .
Originally built in 1928 , this 27-hole track was purchased by the Schaumburg Park District in 1989 and redesigned by architect Bob Lohmann .
According to the club 's website , it features bentgrass tees , fairways and greens , undulating terrain and generous playing conditions that allow for the course to be played from 6,097 to 6,700 yards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 847 ) 885-9000 .
Built in the 1920s and renamed Arrowhead Golf Club in 1929 for the many Native American artifacts discovered during construction , this 27-hole course was ranked No .
6 on Golf Advisor 's list of Top 25 public courses in Illinois in 2019 .
The Wheaton Park District purchased the property in 1982 .
The East Course was renovated in 1990 .
The South Course followed suit a few years later .
The West Course , added to the original layout in 1967 , was renovated in 2001 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) 653-5800 This 27-hole course built in 1989 features three 9-hole segments -- Woodside , Lakeside and Hillside -- nestled among rolling hills and mature trees .
Accuracy off the tee helps navigate two streams , 12 lakes , challenging bunker placement and elevation changes .
Ranked No .
3 on Golf Advisor 's Top 25 public courses in Illinois in 2019 , Cantigny has hosted the Illinois Amateur Championship and multiple USGA qualifiers .
For tee times , call ( 630 ) 668-8463 .
This 18-hole prairie links style course has drawn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Robert Trent Jones , Jr.-designed , par-72 , 6,950-yard layout was rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest .
Even scratch golfers will be challenged by a diverse array of holes that require prudent use of nearly every club .
Tee times spread 10 minutes apart dictate a relaxed pace of play .
For tee times , call ( 630 ) 208-7600 .
This is as far north as one can play golf in Illinois ; the north end of this links-style course borders Wisconsin .
Built in 1999 , rolling fairways and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Undulating bentgrass greens put extra value on accurate approach shots .
Holes 7 and 9 have split fairways .
Located three miles east of Lake Michigan , the par-71 layout plays longer than 6,827 yards on days the wind blows off the lake .
For tee times , call ( 847 ) 872-2080 Every aspect of this club was upgraded over a nine-year span ending in 2016 .
The course itself was re-imagined over two years .
The par-72 Ray Hearn redesign resulted in Mistwood being named Golf Magazine 's `` Best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It features 20 St. Andrew's-style sod-wall bunkers , a standard feature of Scottish and Irish courses .
The 27,000-square-foot clubhouse opened in 2016 .
For tee times , call ( 815 ) 254-3333 .
Architect Greg Martin 's 2016-17 redesign transformed 27 holes into the Preserve at Oak Meadows , an environmentally conscious 18-hole course .
Tees , fairways and greens were elevated and water was rerouted to mitigate stormwaters from Salt Creek that for years plagued the DuPage County Forest Preserve-owned facility .
The revised 6,651-yard , par-72 course offers long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Year by Golf Inc. A new clubhouse under construction is expected to be completed in time for the 2021 season .
For tee times , call ( 630 ) 595-0071 .
This park district-owned course received a facelift in 2011 , when 15 of 18 holes underwent renovation .
The par-70 , 6,500-yard layout offers `` picturesque , tree lined and immaculate conditions from No .
1 tee to No .
18 green , a perfect blend of bark and benevolence , '' boasts the club 's website .
For tee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Built in 1925 by Thomas Bendelow , this 18-hole course was renovated by Bob Lohmann in 2002 .
Accuracy off the tee matters on the final hole of the par-72 , 6,610-yard track ; water lines each side of the landing area .
GolfNow says patrons can expect `` deep pot bunkers lined with fescue grasses , generous rolling greens and undulating bentgrass fairways . ''
For tee times , call ( 847 ) 465-2300 .
Since it opened in 1999 , architect Arthur Hills ' 18-hole design is listed routinely among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Courses You Can Play . ''
The par-72 , 7,124-yard layout features bentgrass fairways and greens , 65,000 mature pines and oaks , rolling hills , wetlands and wildlife .
Stonewall Orchard `` has those unique , natural qualities often associated with golf in the Carolinas , '' the club 's website says .
For tee times , call ( 847 ) 740-4890 .

10 public golf courses in the suburbs to keep your game going into fall
The Stonewall Orchard Golf Club in Grayslake is listed routinely among Golfweek Magazine's Top 10 State-By-State "Courses You Can Play." Courtesy of Stonewall Orchard Golf Club
Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton was built in the 1920s. It was ranked No. 6 on Golf Advisor's list of Top 25 public courses in Illinois in 2019. Courtesy of Arrowhead Golf Course
Suburban golfers don't have to belong to private clubs to enjoy some of Illinois' top courses.
This sampling of great public courses offers golfers from Lake County to Will County an opportunity to tackle some challenging layouts.
401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Originally built in 1928, this 27-hole track was purchased by the Schaumburg Park District in 1989 and redesigned by architect Bob Lohmann. According to the club's website, it features bentgrass tees, fairways and greens, undulating terrain and generous playing conditions that allow for the course to be played from 6,097 to 6,700 yards. For tee times, call (847) 885-9000.
26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton
Built in the 1920s and renamed Arrowhead Golf Club in 1929 for the many Native American artifacts discovered during construction, this 27-hole course was ranked No. 6 on Golf Advisor's list of Top 25 public courses in Illinois in 2019. The Wheaton Park District purchased the property in 1982. The East Course was renovated in 1990. The South Course followed suit a few years later. The West Course, added to the original layout in 1967, was renovated in 2001. For tee times, call (630) 653-5800
27W270 Mack Road, Wheaton
This 27-hole course built in 1989 features three 9-hole segments -- Woodside, Lakeside and Hillside -- nestled among rolling hills and mature trees. Accuracy off the tee helps navigate two streams, 12 lakes, challenging bunker placement and elevation changes. Ranked No. 3 on Golf Advisor's Top 25 public courses in Illinois in 2019, Cantigny has hosted the Illinois Amateur Championship and multiple USGA qualifiers. For tee times, call (630) 668-8463.
2325 Longest Drive, West Chicago.
This 18-hole prairie links style course has drawn high marks since its 1995 debut. The Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed, par-72, 6,950-yard layout was rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest. Even scratch golfers will be challenged by a diverse array of holes that require prudent use of nearly every club. Tee times spread 10 minutes apart dictate a relaxed pace of play. For tee times, call (630) 208-7600.
351 N. Green Bay Road, Zion
This is as far north as one can play golf in Illinois; the north end of this links-style course borders Wisconsin. Built in 1999, rolling fairways and severe plateaus characterize the Keith Foster design. Undulating bentgrass greens put extra value on accurate approach shots. Holes 7 and 9 have split fairways. Located three miles east of Lake Michigan, the par-71 layout plays longer than 6,827 yards on days the wind blows off the lake. For tee times, call (847) 872-2080
1700 W. Renwick Road, Romeoville.
Every aspect of this club was upgraded over a nine-year span ending in 2016. The course itself was re-imagined over two years. The par-72 Ray Hearn redesign resulted in Mistwood being named Golf Magazine's "Best Renovation You Can Play" in 2013. It features 20 St. Andrew's-style sod-wall bunkers, a standard feature of Scottish and Irish courses. The 27,000-square-foot clubhouse opened in 2016. For tee times, call (815) 254-3333.
900 Wood Dale Road, Addison
Architect Greg Martin's 2016-17 redesign transformed 27 holes into the Preserve at Oak Meadows, an environmentally conscious 18-hole course. Tees, fairways and greens were elevated and water was rerouted to mitigate stormwaters from Salt Creek that for years plagued the DuPage County Forest Preserve-owned facility. The revised 6,651-yard, par-72 course offers long sightlines. It was awarded 2018 Renovation of the Year by Golf Inc. A new clubhouse under construction is expected to be completed in time for the 2021 season. For tee times, call (630) 595-0071.
1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates
This park district-owned course received a facelift in 2011, when 15 of 18 holes underwent renovation. The par-70, 6,500-yard layout offers "picturesque, tree lined and immaculate conditions from No. 1 tee to No. 18 green, a perfect blend of bark and benevolence," boasts the club's website. For tee times, call (847) 884-0219.
1000 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling
Built in 1925 by Thomas Bendelow, this 18-hole course was renovated by Bob Lohmann in 2002. Accuracy off the tee matters on the final hole of the par-72, 6,610-yard track; water lines each side of the landing area. GolfNow says patrons can expect "deep pot bunkers lined with fescue grasses, generous rolling greens and undulating bentgrass fairways." For tee times, call (847) 465-2300.
25657 West Highway 60, Grayslake.
Since it opened in 1999, architect Arthur Hills' 18-hole design is listed routinely among Golfweek Magazine's Top 10 State-By-State "Courses You Can Play." The par-72, 7,124-yard layout features bentgrass fairways and greens, 65,000 mature pines and oaks, rolling hills, wetlands and wildlife. Stonewall Orchard "has those unique, natural qualities often associated with golf in the Carolinas," the club's website says. For tee times, call (847) 740-4890.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-08-31--New Knoch Park ready to go in Naperville

A synthetic turf field , a softball field , pickleball courts and walking trails are among the new amenities aimed at expanding the use of Naperville 's Knoch Park by school athletes , park district participants and community members .
The upgrades were designed and completed over the last two years through a partnership between the park district and Naperville Unit District 203 , both of which needed improved athletic fields in the area , said Brad Wilson , the park district 's director of recreation and facilities .
A grand reopening is scheduled for Sept. 17 to show off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St. , the former home of Naperville 's long-running Ribfest .
The first phase of Knoch Park improvements included the construction of a girls varsity softball field to be maintained and used primarily by Naperville Central High School , though a 20-year lease agreement with the park district also allows for some community use .
A shared multipurpose field with sports lighting was central to the project 's second phase , offering daylong and year-round availability for soccer , lacrosse , football , rugby and other programs , Wilson said .
Created with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the field is now open for daytime drop-in use by small groups , he said .
The lighting will be installed by mid-September .
The improvements were anticipated to cost $ 4.2 million but are trending `` well under budget , '' Wilson said , as the final price tag could come in under $ 3 million .
The park district pledged to pay 57 % of project costs , he said , while the school district would cover the remaining 43 % based on a preliminary schedule for use of the field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was funded entirely by District 203 .
The park district 's existing turf fields -- at the Nike Sports Complex on the city 's north side and Commissioners Park on the south end -- are both `` heavily utilized '' by community members and organized athletic programs , he said .
Developing a similar space at Knoch Park `` places a field more centrally located within the community . ''
Other recently completed upgrades include walking trails , landscaping and four pickleball courts that Wilson says address a `` tremendous growth of overall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city .
Located at the center of town , Knoch Park was the site of the popular Ribfest celebration for about 30 years before park district leaders announced development plans and told organizers they would need to relocate .
The four-day festival was expected to have its first run in Romeoville this summer , though it was canceled in light of the coronavirus pandemic .
The park 's reopening ceremony , which will follow COVID-19 guidelines , begins at 4 p.m. Sept. 17 and will include a ribbon cutting and remarks by park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parking is available at the Knoch Central Maintenance Facility , along Martin Avenue , at Naperville Central High School and at the Knoch Park parking lot south of Martin Avenue along West Street .

New Knoch Park ready to go in Naperville
A new synthetic turf field is among the improvements completed at Naperville's Knoch Park. Courtesy of the Naperville Park District
A synthetic turf field, a softball field, pickleball courts and walking trails are among the new amenities aimed at expanding the use of Naperville's Knoch Park by school athletes, park district participants and community members.
The upgrades were designed and completed over the last two years through a partnership between the park district and Naperville Unit District 203, both of which needed improved athletic fields in the area, said Brad Wilson, the park district's director of recreation and facilities.
A grand reopening is scheduled for Sept. 17 to show off the renovated park at 724 S. West St., the former home of Naperville's long-running Ribfest.
The first phase of Knoch Park improvements included the construction of a girls varsity softball field to be maintained and used primarily by Naperville Central High School, though a 20-year lease agreement with the park district also allows for some community use.
A shared multipurpose field with sports lighting was central to the project's second phase, offering daylong and year-round availability for soccer, lacrosse, football, rugby and other programs, Wilson said. Created with synthetic turf to ensure its longevity, the field is now open for daytime drop-in use by small groups, he said. The lighting will be installed by mid-September.
The improvements were anticipated to cost $4.2 million but are trending "well under budget," Wilson said, as the final price tag could come in under $3 million. The park district pledged to pay 57% of project costs, he said, while the school district would cover the remaining 43% based on a preliminary schedule for use of the field.
The roughly $800,000 softball field was funded entirely by District 203.
The park district's existing turf fields -- at the Nike Sports Complex on the city's north side and Commissioners Park on the south end -- are both "heavily utilized" by community members and organized athletic programs, he said. Developing a similar space at Knoch Park "places a field more centrally located within the community."
Other recently completed upgrades include walking trails, landscaping and four pickleball courts that Wilson says address a "tremendous growth of overall interest" in the sport throughout the city.
Located at the center of town, Knoch Park was the site of the popular Ribfest celebration for about 30 years before park district leaders announced development plans and told organizers they would need to relocate. The four-day festival was expected to have its first run in Romeoville this summer, though it was canceled in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
The park's reopening ceremony, which will follow COVID-19 guidelines, begins at 4 p.m. Sept. 17 and will include a ribbon cutting and remarks by park district and District 203 representatives. Limited parking is available at the Knoch Central Maintenance Facility, along Martin Avenue, at Naperville Central High School and at the Knoch Park parking lot south of Martin Avenue along West Street.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-08-31--Voting guidance specifies social distancing, recommends masks

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Public Health has released in-person voting guidelines for election authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 this year .
Changes announced last week include moving polling locations from senior living facilities , maintaining social distancing for voters and workers , creating outdoor spaces for citizens to wait and swapping communal items for single-use ones .
Those rules also apply to early voting , which varies depending on local rules but generally begins Sept. 24 and runs through Nov. 2 -- the day before Election Day .
`` While the safest way to cast a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mail , we are and will continue to take the necessary steps to ensure that Illinoisans can exercise their right to vote in person , in the safest possible environments during this COVID-19 pandemic , '' Dr. Ngozi Ezike , the state 's public health director , said in a written statement .
According to Illinois law , individual county clerks are obligated to comply with the department 's rules as well as produce their own plans to minimize potential COVID-19 infections .
Officials should specify a disinfection procedure , configure booths and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specifying a face covering should be worn .
While masks will be provided at locations statewide , `` election authorities are prohibited from preventing a noncompliant voter from casting a ballot for refusal to wear a face covering outside or inside a polling place , '' the health department 's guidance specifies .
Poll workers are also barred from screening voters for COVID-19 .
Those who refuse to wear a face covering `` should '' be separated from those who are complying with the recommendation , the department added .
Voters can expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than in years past , with barriers separating them from workers , designated entrance- and exit-only doorways and signs on the ground indicating a six-foot separation between those waiting in line .
Some busy polling locations might also have assigned workers to instruct voters to wait in their vehicles .
Officials that are not expecting large in-person voter turnout might have curbside voting infrastructure .
At all locations , writing utensils and ballot covers will either be single-use or disinfected between voters .
The health department is also instructing local election authorities to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
The number of those opting to vote in person this year is likely to be lower than average , as officials continue to encourage citizens to vote by mail .
`` Voting by mail provides a safe , secure and convenient voting option for those concerned about COVID-19 , '' Steve Sandvoss , Illinois State Board of Elections executive director , said in a written statement .
`` It also will help ease congestion at in-person polling places during early voting and on Election Day . ''
So far , more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mail ballot , according to the Illinois State Board of Elections , but that statistic is presumed to increase once the remaining 28 local election authorities disclose their data .
In 2018 , approximately 430,000 Illinois residents voted by mail , and in 2016 , that number was 370,000 .
`` We are encouraged by the strong response to the ongoing vote-by-mail effort , '' Sandvoss said in a statement .

Voting guidance specifies social distancing, recommends masks
While masks will be provided at polling places statewide, "election authorities are prohibited from preventing a noncompliant voter from casting a ballot for refusal to wear a face covering outside or inside a polling place." Stock photo
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Public Health has released in-person voting guidelines for election authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 this year.
Changes announced last week include moving polling locations from senior living facilities, maintaining social distancing for voters and workers, creating outdoor spaces for citizens to wait and swapping communal items for single-use ones.
Those rules also apply to early voting, which varies depending on local rules but generally begins Sept. 24 and runs through Nov. 2 -- the day before Election Day.
"While the safest way to cast a ballot this year is by voting by mail, we are and will continue to take the necessary steps to ensure that Illinoisans can exercise their right to vote in person, in the safest possible environments during this COVID-19 pandemic," Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the state's public health director, said in a written statement.
According to Illinois law, individual county clerks are obligated to comply with the department's rules as well as produce their own plans to minimize potential COVID-19 infections. Officials should specify a disinfection procedure, configure booths and tables for social distancing and display signs specifying a face covering should be worn.
While masks will be provided at locations statewide, "election authorities are prohibited from preventing a noncompliant voter from casting a ballot for refusal to wear a face covering outside or inside a polling place," the health department's guidance specifies.
Poll workers are also barred from screening voters for COVID-19.
Those who refuse to wear a face covering "should" be separated from those who are complying with the recommendation, the department added.
Voters can expect to see polling locations more spread out than in years past, with barriers separating them from workers, designated entrance- and exit-only doorways and signs on the ground indicating a six-foot separation between those waiting in line.
Some busy polling locations might also have assigned workers to instruct voters to wait in their vehicles. Officials that are not expecting large in-person voter turnout might have curbside voting infrastructure.
At all locations, writing utensils and ballot covers will either be single-use or disinfected between voters. The health department is also instructing local election authorities to "consider not offering" stickers this year.
The number of those opting to vote in person this year is likely to be lower than average, as officials continue to encourage citizens to vote by mail.
"Voting by mail provides a safe, secure and convenient voting option for those concerned about COVID-19," Steve Sandvoss, Illinois State Board of Elections executive director, said in a written statement. "It also will help ease congestion at in-person polling places during early voting and on Election Day."
So far, more than 1.1 million Illinoisans have requested a mail ballot, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections, but that statistic is presumed to increase once the remaining 28 local election authorities disclose their data.
In 2018, approximately 430,000 Illinois residents voted by mail, and in 2016, that number was 370,000.
"We are encouraged by the strong response to the ongoing vote-by-mail effort," Sandvoss said in a statement.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-01--Glasnow paces AL East-leading Rays to 5-3 win over Yankees

NEW YORK -- Tyler Glasnow flummoxed the Yankees for six innings , Ji-Man Choi and Kevin Kiermaier homered off Gerrit Cole , and the Tampa Bay Rays extended their mastery of New York with a 5-3 victory Monday night .
The AL East leaders improved to 7-1 against the Yankees this season and stretched their division cushion to 4 1/2 games .
New York had won three straight since snapping a seven-game skid , but crumbled early with Cole on the mound .
Glasnow ( 2-1 ) had a no-hitter through five and completed six innings of scoreless , two-hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walked one .
Gio Urshela hit a solo homer , and Luke Voit added his eighth homer in 12 games for the Yankees .
Diego Castillo stranded a runner in the ninth for his third save .
Cole ( 4-2 ) labored through five innings , allowing four runs , eight hits and four walks .
He struck out seven .
PHILADELPHIA -- Spencer Howard threw five effective innings , Rhys Hoskins homered and drove in three runs and Philadelphia beat Washington .
Juan Soto hit a pair of two-run homers and Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the defending World Series champions , who fell to 12-20 .
Howard ( 1-1 ) allowed two runs and five hits , striking out four to earn his first major league win in his fourth start .
The Phillies are 15-15 at the midpoint of the pandemic-shortened season after winning six of seven .
Nationals starter Erick Fedde ( 1-3 ) gave up six runs and four hits in six innings .
Jay Bruce homered , and Jean Segura lined a three-run double for the Phillies .
CINCINNATI -- Paul DeJong slugged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dakota Hudson to his first win of the season as St. Louis held on to beat Cincinnati .
The Cardinals loaded the bases with two outs in the fourth inning on Kolten Wong 's single and walks by Paul Goldschmidt and Brad Miller .
DeJong capitalized , sending Anthony DeSclafani 's full count pitch over the center field fence for his second homer of the season .
Hudson ( 1-3 ) finished with a season-high seven strikeouts and no walks .
He allowed four hits and two runs , one earned .
Goldschmidt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Tommy Edman each had two hits for the Cardinals , who won their second straight after dropping four in a row .
Eugenio SuÃ¡rez drove in four runs for Cincinnati , three on a ninth-inning home run , his eighth of the season .
The Reds have lost three of four after winning three straight .
Giovanny Gallegos got two outs for his second save .
BUFFALO , N.Y. -- JosÃ© Iglesias and Bryan Holaday had RBI doubles in the 11th inning for Baltimore , and Iglesias threw out the potential tying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beat Toronto and ended a five-game losing streak .
Iglesias ' leadoff hit , to deep left-center field , scored Anthony Santander , who started the inning at second base .
Holaday then doubled to right field to drive in Iglesias .
Both hits came off Toronto reliever Anthony Bass ( 2-2 ) .
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had an RBI single in the 11th to draw Toronto closer but was thrown out at the plate trying to score on a Rowdy Tellez hit .
Iglesias and Santander each had two hits for Baltimore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked two innings to earn the win .
Gurriel had three hits for Toronto , which had its four-game winning streak snapped .
NEW YORK -- Miguel Rojas hit a tiebreaking RBI single during Miami 's four-run sixth inning against Jacob deGrom , and the Marlins beat New York .
Garrett Cooper and Brian Anderson homered for Miami , which had dropped four in a row .
Trevor Rogers pitched five effective innings for his first major league win , and Brandon Kintzler worked the ninth for his seventh save .
New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CanÃ³ homered , and Jeff McNeil also had two hits and an RBI .
DeGrom carried a two-hit shutout into the sixth .
Only one of the four runs charged to deGrom ( 2-1 ) was earned .
Brian Anderson hit a leadoff drive in the eighth for the Marlins , who stole four bases in five attempts .
Rogers ( 1-0 ) allowed five hits , struck out five and walked two in his second career start .
ANAHEIM , Calif. -- Marco Gonzales retired 21 consecutive Angels while throwing a four-hitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homer in the sixth inning of Seattle 's win over Los Angeles .
Gonzales ( 4-2 ) had eight strikeouts and did n't walk a batter until the ninth inning of his second career complete game .
After Justin Upton 's leadoff homer in the second inning , Gonzales retired every batter he faced until pinch-hitter Shohei Ohtani 's leadoff single in the ninth .
Marmolejos and Jake Fraley had two hits apiece as the Mariners rallied to split a four-game series at the Big A after losing the first two .
BOSTON @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bases-loaded triple to help Max Fried improve to 6-0 as NL East-leading Atlanta beat rebuilding Boston .
Adam Duvall belted a homer over the Green Monster and Nick Markakis had three hits and drove in two runs for Atlanta , which entered the three-game set winless ( 0-12-3 ) in its last 15 series against the Red Sox .
After trading five players off its MLB roster in the last two weeks , Boston , buried in last in the AL East , lost for the 23rd time in 35 games in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubles for the Red Sox .
Colten Brewer ( 0-3 ) took the loss .
Fried gave up two runs for just the second time in eight starts this season , breaking his string of six straight allowing one or none .
In five innings , he gave up five hits , fanned five and walked two .
Mark Melancon got the final three outs for his seventh save in eight chances .
MILWAUKEE -- Orlando Arcia 's pinch-hit single with two outs in the eighth inning drove in the tiebreaking run as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led off the eighth with a double against Nick Turley ( 0-1 ) and scored on Arcia 's hit off Chris Stratton as the Brewers took three of four in the series .
Devin Williams ( 3-1 ) , the fourth of five Brewers pitchers , struck out four and did n't allow a hit in 1 1/3 innings to pick up the win .
Josh Hader pitched a perfect ninth for his eighth save .
Keston Hiura homered for the Brewers , who also took advantage of shoddy fielding by the Pirates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maikel Franco and Bubba Starling had RBI singles in the eighth inning as Kansas City rallied to beat Cleveland .
It was the Royals ' first win this season when trailing after seven innings .
Scott Barlow ( 2-1 ) picked up the win in relief for Kansas City .
He pitched one inning , allowing two hits and no runs .
Greg Holland recorded his second save .
James Karinchak ( 0-2 ) took the loss .
He walked the first two batters he faced , and they scored on the hits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued his stellar start to the 2020 season .
He threw six scoreless innings , striking out nine and allowing just one hit .
He also lowered his major league-leading ERA to 1.20 , and increased his major league lead to 84 strikeouts .
Brad Keller allowed just one run in 6 1/3 innings on three hits .
He walked just one and struck out four .
MINNEAPOLIS -- Luis Robert hit a tying homer in the seventh inning and the go-ahead double in the ninth , and the White Sox took the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past skidding Minnesota .
The afterglow from Lucas Giolito 's no-hitter faded fast , as the right-hander fell behind 4-0 in his follow-up start , but the White Sox ( 22-13 ) surged back to win for the 12th time in 14 games .
They 're in sole possession of first place for the first time this season , ahead of Cleveland ( 21-14 ) and Minnesota ( 20-16 ) .
Miguel SanÃ³ homered and scored three runs for the Twins , who have lost six straight games .
JosÃ© Abreu tied it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the sixth before Jake Cave 's RBI single in the bottom of the inning pushed the Twins back in front .
Matt Foster ( 4-0 ) pitched a perfect eighth for the win .
Alex ColomÃ© picked up his seventh save .
Giolito gave up his first hit five batters in .
He struck out eight in five innings , with two of four runs unearned .

Glasnow paces AL East-leading Rays to 5-3 win over Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays' Ji-Man Choi (26) hits an RBI-single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Associated Press
Tampa Bay Rays' Ji-Man Choi, right, celebrates with first base coach Ozzie Timmons (30) after hitting an RBI-single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Associated Press
NEW YORK -- Tyler Glasnow flummoxed the Yankees for six innings, Ji-Man Choi and Kevin Kiermaier homered off Gerrit Cole, and the Tampa Bay Rays extended their mastery of New York with a 5-3 victory Monday night.
The AL East leaders improved to 7-1 against the Yankees this season and stretched their division cushion to 4 1/2 games.
New York had won three straight since snapping a seven-game skid, but crumbled early with Cole on the mound.
Glasnow (2-1) had a no-hitter through five and completed six innings of scoreless, two-hit ball. He struck out nine and walked one.
Gio Urshela hit a solo homer, and Luke Voit added his eighth homer in 12 games for the Yankees.
Diego Castillo stranded a runner in the ninth for his third save.
Cole (4-2) labored through five innings, allowing four runs, eight hits and four walks. He struck out seven.
PHILLIES 8, NATIONALS 6
PHILADELPHIA -- Spencer Howard threw five effective innings, Rhys Hoskins homered and drove in three runs and Philadelphia beat Washington.
Juan Soto hit a pair of two-run homers and Michael Taylor and Trea Turner also went deep for the defending World Series champions, who fell to 12-20.
Howard (1-1) allowed two runs and five hits, striking out four to earn his first major league win in his fourth start.
The Phillies are 15-15 at the midpoint of the pandemic-shortened season after winning six of seven.
Nationals starter Erick Fedde (1-3) gave up six runs and four hits in six innings.
Jay Bruce homered, and Jean Segura lined a three-run double for the Phillies.
CARDINALS 7, REDS 5
CINCINNATI -- Paul DeJong slugged his first career grand slam, helping Dakota Hudson to his first win of the season as St. Louis held on to beat Cincinnati.
The Cardinals loaded the bases with two outs in the fourth inning on Kolten Wong's single and walks by Paul Goldschmidt and Brad Miller. DeJong capitalized, sending Anthony DeSclafani's full count pitch over the center field fence for his second homer of the season.
Hudson (1-3) finished with a season-high seven strikeouts and no walks. He allowed four hits and two runs, one earned.
Goldschmidt collected three hits and DeJong, Wong and Tommy Edman each had two hits for the Cardinals, who won their second straight after dropping four in a row.
Eugenio Suárez drove in four runs for Cincinnati, three on a ninth-inning home run, his eighth of the season. The Reds have lost three of four after winning three straight.
Giovanny Gallegos got two outs for his second save.
PADRES 6, ROCKIES 0
DENVER -- Wil Myers homered and Garrett Richards led a committee of pitchers that scattered seven hits as San Diego beat Colorado.
Even as San Diego capped a series of roster additions ahead of Monday's trade deadline, it was mostly holdovers providing the pitching and pop in the Padres' latest victory.
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a two-run triple, Eric Hosmer had an RBI double, and Jurickson Profar delivered an RBI single among his three hits, helping the Padres take three of four in the series. It was San Diego's fifth shutout in Denver and first since April 12, 2017.
Daniel Murphy's seventh-inning double represented the only extra-base hit for the Rockies, who lost a fourth consecutive home series. It was the second time this season they were shut out and the first time at home.
Colorado starter German Marquez (2-5) lost a career-high fourth consecutive decision. He went six innings and allowed five runs on eight hits, including Myers' ninth home run leading off the fourth.
ORIOLES 4, BLUE JAYS 3, 11 inn.
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- José Iglesias and Bryan Holaday had RBI doubles in the 11th inning for Baltimore, and Iglesias threw out the potential tying run at home plate as the Orioles beat Toronto and ended a five-game losing streak.
Iglesias' leadoff hit, to deep left-center field, scored Anthony Santander, who started the inning at second base. Holaday then doubled to right field to drive in Iglesias. Both hits came off Toronto reliever Anthony Bass (2-2).
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had an RBI single in the 11th to draw Toronto closer but was thrown out at the plate trying to score on a Rowdy Tellez hit.
Iglesias and Santander each had two hits for Baltimore, and César Valdez (1-1) worked two innings to earn the win.
Gurriel had three hits for Toronto, which had its four-game winning streak snapped.
MARLINS 5, METS 3
NEW YORK -- Miguel Rojas hit a tiebreaking RBI single during Miami's four-run sixth inning against Jacob deGrom, and the Marlins beat New York.
Garrett Cooper and Brian Anderson homered for Miami, which had dropped four in a row. Trevor Rogers pitched five effective innings for his first major league win, and Brandon Kintzler worked the ninth for his seventh save.
New York lost its fourth consecutive game. Robinson Canó homered, and Jeff McNeil also had two hits and an RBI.
DeGrom carried a two-hit shutout into the sixth. Only one of the four runs charged to deGrom (2-1) was earned.
Brian Anderson hit a leadoff drive in the eighth for the Marlins, who stole four bases in five attempts. Rogers (1-0) allowed five hits, struck out five and walked two in his second career start.
MARINERS 2, ANGELS 1
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Marco Gonzales retired 21 consecutive Angels while throwing a four-hitter, and Jose Marmolejos hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning of Seattle's win over Los Angeles.
Gonzales (4-2) had eight strikeouts and didn't walk a batter until the ninth inning of his second career complete game. After Justin Upton's leadoff homer in the second inning, Gonzales retired every batter he faced until pinch-hitter Shohei Ohtani's leadoff single in the ninth.
Marmolejos and Jake Fraley had two hits apiece as the Mariners rallied to split a four-game series at the Big A after losing the first two.
BRAVES 6, RED SOX 3
BOSTON -- Austin Riley had a tie-breaking, bases-loaded triple to help Max Fried improve to 6-0 as NL East-leading Atlanta beat rebuilding Boston.
Adam Duvall belted a homer over the Green Monster and Nick Markakis had three hits and drove in two runs for Atlanta, which entered the three-game set winless (0-12-3) in its last 15 series against the Red Sox.
After trading five players off its MLB roster in the last two weeks, Boston, buried in last in the AL East, lost for the 23rd time in 35 games in this pandemic-shortened season.
Alex Verdugo had three doubles for the Red Sox. Colten Brewer (0-3) took the loss.
Fried gave up two runs for just the second time in eight starts this season, breaking his string of six straight allowing one or none. In five innings, he gave up five hits, fanned five and walked two.
Mark Melancon got the final three outs for his seventh save in eight chances.
BREWERS 6, PIRATES 5
MILWAUKEE -- Orlando Arcia's pinch-hit single with two outs in the eighth inning drove in the tiebreaking run as Milwaukee slipped past Pittsburgh.
Ben Gamel led off the eighth with a double against Nick Turley (0-1) and scored on Arcia's hit off Chris Stratton as the Brewers took three of four in the series.
Devin Williams (3-1), the fourth of five Brewers pitchers, struck out four and didn't allow a hit in 1 1/3 innings to pick up the win. Josh Hader pitched a perfect ninth for his eighth save.
Keston Hiura homered for the Brewers, who also took advantage of shoddy fielding by the Pirates.
ROYALS 2, INDIANS 1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Maikel Franco and Bubba Starling had RBI singles in the eighth inning as Kansas City rallied to beat Cleveland.
It was the Royals' first win this season when trailing after seven innings.
Scott Barlow (2-1) picked up the win in relief for Kansas City. He pitched one inning, allowing two hits and no runs. Greg Holland recorded his second save.
James Karinchak (0-2) took the loss. He walked the first two batters he faced, and they scored on the hits by Franco and Starling.
Shane Bieber continued his stellar start to the 2020 season. He threw six scoreless innings, striking out nine and allowing just one hit. He also lowered his major league-leading ERA to 1.20, and increased his major league lead to 84 strikeouts.
Brad Keller allowed just one run in 6 1/3 innings on three hits. He walked just one and struck out four.
WHITE SOX 8, TWINS 5
MINNEAPOLIS -- Luis Robert hit a tying homer in the seventh inning and the go-ahead double in the ninth, and the White Sox took the AL Central lead into September by rallying past skidding Minnesota.
The afterglow from Lucas Giolito's no-hitter faded fast, as the right-hander fell behind 4-0 in his follow-up start, but the White Sox (22-13) surged back to win for the 12th time in 14 games. They're in sole possession of first place for the first time this season, ahead of Cleveland (21-14) and Minnesota (20-16).
Miguel Sanó homered and scored three runs for the Twins, who have lost six straight games.
José Abreu tied it with a two-run double off Tyler Clippard in the sixth before Jake Cave's RBI single in the bottom of the inning pushed the Twins back in front.
Matt Foster (4-0) pitched a perfect eighth for the win. Alex Colomé picked up his seventh save.
Giolito gave up his first hit five batters in. He struck out eight in five innings, with two of four runs unearned.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-01--Trump tours Kenosha, blames rioting on Democrats; Blake's uncle says keep away

KENOSHA , Wis. -- President Donald Trump dove into the latest eruption in the nation 's reckoning over racial injustice on Tuesday , touring the destruction left by violence in Kenosha , Wisconsin , and declaring it was enabled by Democratic leaders .
Soon after arriving in the city , a visit made over the objections of state and local leaders , Trump toured the charred remains of a block besieged by violence and fire .
He spoke to the owners of a century-old store that had been destroyed and blasted the Democrats in charge of Kenosha and Wisconsin .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come in , '' said Trump , who has pressed to deploy federal enforcement .
`` These governors do n't want to call , and the mayors do n't want to call .
They have to ask . ''
One person not interested in what Trump has to say : An uncle of 29-year-old Jacob Blake , who was shot by Kenosha police on Aug. 23 and left paralyzed from the waist down .
`` We do n't have any words for the orange man in the White House , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blake , according to the Chicago Sun-Times .
`` Keep your disrespect and foul language away from our family . ''
Trump was greeted by roughly 100 supporters , waving signs with his name , the Sun-Times reported .
As the motorcade started along its route , Black Lives Matter supporters were intermixed with Trump 's supporters , holding signs supporting Black lives -- one person held up a homemade sign that read `` liar . ''
Trump visited stores torched during the unrest following Blake 's shooting , telling the owners of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help them , we 're going to help them a lot . ''
He also lauded nearby sheriff 's officers saying they `` did a fantastic job . ''
The city has been riven by protests since the Aug. 23 shooting of Jacob Blake , a Black man hit seven times in the back by police as he was getting into a car while they were trying to arrest him .
Protests were concentrated in a small area of Kenosha , and while there were more than 30 fires set in the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since then .
Trump 's motorcade passed throngs of demonstrators , some holding American flags in support of the president , others jeering while carrying signs that read Black Lives Matter .
A massive police presence , complete with several armored vehicles , secured the area and barricades were set up along several of the city 's major thoroughfares to keep onlookers at a distance from the passing presidential vehicles .
Trump toured a high school that had been transformed into a law enforcement command post .
He had praise for the response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the anger -- accusations of police violence -- and did not initially mention Blake 's name .
He said he tried to call the man 's mother but opted against it after the family asked that a lawyer listen in .
Repeating his apocalyptic attack lines , Trump again linked the radical forces he blamed for the violence to the Democrats and their presidential nominee , Joe Biden , declaring that chaos could soon descend on other cities across America .
Biden in turn has assailed Trump over the deadly protests that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wisconsin 's Democratic governor , Tony Evers who deployed the National Guard to quell demonstrations in response to the Blake shooting , had pleaded with Trump to stay away for fear of straining tensions further .
`` I am concerned your presence will only hinder our healing , '' Evers wrote in a letter to Trump .
`` I am concerned your presence will only delay our work to overcome division and move forward together . ''
On the eve of his visit , Trump defended a teenage supporter accused of fatally shooting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week .
Claiming the mantle of the `` law and order '' Republican candidate , Trump insists that he , not Biden , is the leader best positioned to keep Americans safe .
He said his appearance in Kenosha would `` increase enthusiasm '' in Wisconsin , perhaps the most hotly contested battleground state in the presidential race .
`` We do n't need more pain and division from a president set on advancing his campaign at the expense of our city , '' Justin Blake , an uncle , said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and relief for our vibrant community . ''
The NAACP said Tuesday neither candidate should visit the Wisconsin city as tension simmers .
Biden 's team has considered a visit to Kenosha and has indicated that a trip to Wisconsin was imminent but has not offered details .
Biden , in his most direct attacks yet , accused Trump on Monday of causing the divisions that have ignited the violence .
He delivered an uncharacteristically blistering speech in Pittsburgh and distanced himself from radical forces involved in altercations .
Biden said of Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shed light , he wants to generate heat , and he 's stoking violence in our cities .
He ca n't stop the violence because for years he 's fomented it . ''
Trump and his campaign team have seized upon the unrest in Kenosha , as well as in Portland , Oregon , where a Trump supporter was shot and killed , leaning hard into a defense of law and order while suggesting that Biden is beholden to extremists .
Trump aides believe that tough-on-crime stance will help him with voters and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about anything other than the coronavirus , the better it is for the president .
Protests in Kenosha began the night of Blake 's shooting , Aug. 23 and were concentrated in the blocks around the county courthouse downtown .
The first three nights , more than 30 fires were set and numerous businesses were vandalized .
There was an estimated $ 2 million in damage to city property , and Kenosha 's mayor has said he is seeking $ 30 million from the state to help rebuild .
The violence reached its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two days after Blake was shot , when police said a 17-year-old armed with an illegal semi-automatic rifle shot and killed two protesters in the streets .
Since then marches organized both by backers of police and Blake 's family have all been peaceful with no vandalism or destruction to public property .
In Pittsburgh on Monday , Biden resoundingly condemned violent protesters and called for their prosecution -- addressing a key Trump critique .
And the former vice president also tried to refocus the race on what has been its defining theme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , which has left more than 180,000 Americans dead -- after a multi-day onslaught by the president 's team to make the campaign about the violence rattling American cities .
Biden 's wife , Jill , on Tuesday kicked off a multi-week , 10-city tour of schools disrupted by the pandemic in eight battleground states , drawing a direct line from the empty classrooms to the administration 's failures combating COVID-19 .
During her tour of a Wilmington , Delaware , school , she spoke with teachers and administrators about doubts that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the challenges -- including obtaining new small desks and protective equipment to make sure classrooms can handle social distancing -- if they do .
She said feelings about heading back to school `` have turned from excitement into anxiety , and the playgrounds are still . ''
Lemire reported from New York .
Weissert reported from Wilmington .
Associated Press writers Scott Bauer in Madison , Wisconsin , and Alexandra Jaffe in Washington contributed reporting .

Trump tours Kenosha, blames rioting on Democrats; Blake's uncle says keep away
President Donald Trump, bottom right, and Attorney General William Barr, left, walk from Air Force One as they arrivea at Waukegan National Airport before attending a series of events in Kenosha, WI, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Waukegan, IL. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Justin Blake, uncle of Jacob Blake, right, is join by the Rev. Jesse Jackson during a community gathering at the site of Jacob Blake's shooting Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Kenosha, Wis. President Donald Trump is visiting today. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
A plane flies over Kenosha, Wis., as people come together for a community gathering at the site of Jacob Blake's shooting Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. President Donald Trump plans to visit Kenosha later in the day. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Members of the National Guard secure Mary D. Bradford High School Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Kenosha, Wis. President Donald Trump plans to visit later in the day. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks during a community gathering at the site of Jacob Blake's shooting Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Kenosha, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
President Donald Trump waves as he walks from Air Force One as he arrives at Waukegan National Airport before attending a series of events in Kenosha, WI, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Waukegan, IL. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
People line up to watch as the motorcade with President Donald Trump passes by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Kenosha, Wis. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump talks to business owners Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, as he tours an area damaged during demonstrations after a police officer shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
KENOSHA, Wis. -- President Donald Trump dove into the latest eruption in the nation's reckoning over racial injustice on Tuesday, touring the destruction left by violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and declaring it was enabled by Democratic leaders.
Soon after arriving in the city, a visit made over the objections of state and local leaders, Trump toured the charred remains of a block besieged by violence and fire. He spoke to the owners of a century-old store that had been destroyed and blasted the Democrats in charge of Kenosha and Wisconsin.
"They just don't want us to come in," said Trump, who has pressed to deploy federal enforcement. "These governors don't want to call, and the mayors don't want to call. They have to ask."
One person not interested in what Trump has to say: An uncle of 29-year-old Jacob Blake, who was shot by Kenosha police on Aug. 23 and left paralyzed from the waist down.
"We don't have any words forhe orange man in the White House," said Justin Blake, the uncle of Jacob Blake, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. "Keep your disrespect and foul language away from our family."
Trump was greeted by roughly 100 supporters, waving signs with his name, the Sun-Times reported. As the motorcade started along its route, Black Lives Matter supporters were intermixed with Trump's supporters, holding signs supporting Black lives -- one person held up a homemade sign that read "liar."
Trump visited stores torched during the unrest after Blake's shooting, telling the owners of one store "we're going to help them, we're going to help them a lot."
He also lauded nearby sheriff's officers saying they "did a fantastic job."
The city has been riven by protests since the Aug. 23 shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man hit seven times in the back by police as he was getting into a car while they were trying to arrest him. Protests were concentrated in a small area of Kenosha, and while there were more than 30 fires set in the first three nights, the situation has calmed since then.
Trump's motorcade passed throngs of demonstrators, some holding American flags in support of the president, others jeering while carrying signs that read Black Lives Matter. A massive police presence, complete with several armored vehicles, secured the area and barricades were set up along several of the city's major thoroughfares to keep onlookers at a distance from the passing presidential vehicles.
Trump toured a high school that had been transformed into a law enforcement command post. He had praise for the response but no words for the underlying cause of the anger -- accusations of police violence -- and did not initially mention Blake's name. He said he tried to call the man's mother but opted against it after the family asked that a lawyer listen in.
Trump again linked the radical forces he blamed for the violence to the Democrats and their presidential nominee, Joe Biden, declaring that chaos could soon descend on other cities across America.
Biden in turn has assailed Trump over the deadly protests that have sprung up on his watch.
Wisconsin's Democratic governor, Tony Evers who deployed the National Guard to quell demonstrations in response to the Blake shooting, had pleaded with Trump to stay away for fear of straining tensions further.
"I am concerned your presence will only hinder our healing," Evers wrote in a letter to Trump. "I am concerned your presence will only delay our work to overcome division and move forward together."
On the eve of his visit, Trump defended a teenage supporter accused of fatally shooting two men at a demonstration in Kenosha last week.
Claiming the mantle of the "law and order" Republican candidate, Trump insists that he, not Biden, is the leader best positioned to keep Americans safe. He said his appearance in Kenosha would "increase enthusiasm" in Wisconsin, perhaps the most hotly contested battleground state in the presidential race.
Blake's family held a Tuesday "community celebration" at a distance from Trump's visit.
"We don't need more pain and division from a president set on advancing his campaign at the expense of our city," Justin Blake, an uncle, said in a statement. "We need justice and relief for our vibrant community."
The NAACP said Tuesday neither candidate should visit the Wisconsin city as tension simmers. Biden's team has considered a visit to Kenosha and has indicated that a trip to Wisconsin was imminent but has not offered details.
Biden, in his most direct attacks yet, accused Trump on Monday of causing the divisions that have ignited the violence. He delivered an uncharacteristically blistering speech in Pittsburgh and distanced himself from radical forces involved in altercations.
Biden said of Trump: "He doesn't want to shed light, he wants to generate heat, and he's stoking violence in our cities. He can't stop the violence because for years he's fomented it."
Trump and his campaign team have seized upon the unrest in Kenosha, as well as in Portland, Oregon, where a Trump supporter was shot and killed, leaning hard into a defense of law and order while suggesting that Biden is beholden to extremists.
Trump aides believe that tough-on-crime stance will help him with voters and that the more the national discourse is about anything other than the coronavirus, the better it is for the president.
Protests in Kenosha began the night of Blake's shooting, Aug. 23 and were concentrated in the blocks around the county courthouse downtown. The first three nights, more than 30 fires were set and numerous businesses were vandalized. There was an estimated $2 million in damage to city property, and Kenosha's mayor has said he is seeking $30 million from the state to help rebuild.
The violence reached its peak the night of Aug. 25, two days after Blake was shot, when police said a 17-year-old armed with an illegal semi-automatic rifle shot and killed two protesters in the streets. Since then marches organized both by backers of police and Blake's family have all been peaceful with no vandalism or destruction to public property.
In Pittsburgh on Monday, Biden resoundingly condemned violent protesters and called for their prosecution -- addressing a key Trump critique. And the former vice president also tried to refocus the race on what has been its defining theme -- Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, which has left more than 180,000 Americans dead -- after a multi-day onslaught by the president's team to make the campaign about the violence rattling American cities.
Biden's wife, Jill, on Tuesday kicked off a multi-week, 10-city tour of schools disrupted by the pandemic in eight battleground states, drawing a direct line from the empty classrooms to the administration's failures combating COVID-19.
During her tour of a Wilmington, Delaware, school, she spoke with teachers and administrators about doubts that in-person learning will actually resume anytime soon and the challenges -- including obtaining new small desks and protective equipment to make sure classrooms can handle social distancing -- if they do. She said feelings about heading back to school "have turned from excitement into anxiety, and the playgrounds are still."
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Lemire reported from New York. Weissert reported from Wilmington. Associated Press writers Scott Bauer in Madison, Wisconsin, and Alexandra Jaffe in Washington contributed reporting.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-01--New cases down to 1,492, but 6.5% positive-test rate Tuesday

Illinois ' daily positive-test rate for COVID-19 spiked to 6.5 % Tuesday compared to the seven-day average of 4.3 % , as Gov .
J.B. Pritzker imposed restrictions on the Metro East region near St. Louis where a virus outbreak is occurring .
Restaurants and bars in Metro East are temporarily banned from offering indoor service , among other mitigations , after hitting an average 9.6 % positive-test rate for the virus .
Across Illinois , 1,492 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Tuesday by the Illinois Department of Public Health , with an additional 39 deaths .
Labs reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours , with 6.5 % of them positive -- a jump from Monday 's daily average of 3.5 % .
`` It is concerning , '' said Jonathan Pinsky , medical director for infection control and prevention at Edward Hospital in Naperville .
The total number of virus-related fatalities in Illinois is 8,064 , and statewide infections stand at 236,515 .
In August , 56,186 new infections were recorded , a nearly 58 % increase from July 's total of 35,652 .
The number of patients in Illinois hospitals with COVID-19 as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decrease from the seven-day average of 1,542 .
Twelve of the deaths announced Tuesday are in Chicago or the collar counties , and 27 are downstate .
Meanwhile , rollout of a new saliva test for COVID-19 pioneered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers is proceeding smoothly , U of I chemistry Professor Paul J. Hergenrother said .
So far , 161,193 tests have been processed since early July , the university reports .
The tests , which are mandatory for students , staff members and faculty , ramped up Aug. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The seven-day average positivity rate for the campus is under 1 % , officials reported .
The highest positivity rate at U of I was 1.7 % reported on Saturday .
The highest numbers of new cases occurred Aug. 24 and 25 with a total of 168 new infections after 33,506 in the university community were tested .
The most widely used test in Illinois involves a nasal swab that often takes several days for results to be reported .
The university 's goal is to test everyone twice a week using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tube .
The saliva samples are heated and subjected to a molecular chain reaction test that shows the presence of COVID-19 genes with results typically available in five to six hours .
`` Our strong belief is by testing everybody , we can identify those individuals who are infected , get them medical help , get them isolated and remove them from the population , '' said Hergenrother , one of the lead scientists who developed the test .
Asked about the discrepancy between U of I 's positivity average of 0.8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % seven-day average , Pinsky said , `` These are two different things . ''
Many people obtaining tests at public sites or clinics are symptomatic or were in contact with someone who has COVID-19 , Pinsky said , and that 's going to produce a different result than broad testing of the entire U of I population .
Also Tuesday , the city of Chicago ordered that residents or visitors returning from COVID-19 hot spots Hawaii , North Carolina and Nebraska must quarantine for 14 days .

New cases down to 1,492, but 6.5% positive-test rate Tuesday
A staff member explains how to give a saliva sample as University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students returning to school take COVID-19 tests at the State Farm Center, one of the testing stations found across campus. Courtesy of the UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS/FRED ZWICKY
Illinois' daily positive-test rate for COVID-19 spiked to 6.5% Tuesday compared to the seven-day average of 4.3%, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker imposed restrictions on the Metro East region near St. Louis where a virus outbreak is occurring.
Restaurants and bars in Metro East are temporarily banned from offering indoor service, among other mitigations, after hitting an average 9.6% positive-test rate for the virus.
Across Illinois, 1,492 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Tuesday by the Illinois Department of Public Health, with an additional 39 deaths.
Labs reported 22,961 COVID-19 test results in the last 24 hours, with 6.5% of them positive -- a jump from Monday's daily average of 3.5%.
"It is concerning," said Jonathan Pinsky, medical director for infection control and prevention at Edward Hospital in Naperville.
The total number of virus-related fatalities in Illinois is 8,064, and statewide infections stand at 236,515. In August, 56,186 new infections were recorded, a nearly 58% increase from July's total of 35,652.
The number of patients in Illinois hospitals with COVID-19 as of Monday night came to 1,513, a decrease from the seven-day average of 1,542.
Twelve of the deaths announced Tuesday are in Chicago or the collar counties, and 27 are downstate.
Meanwhile, rollout of a new saliva test for COVID-19 pioneered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers is proceeding smoothly, U of I chemistry Professor Paul J. Hergenrother said.
So far, 161,193 tests have been processed since early July, the university reports. The tests, which are mandatory for students, staff members and faculty, ramped up Aug. 24 when most undergraduates returned to classes.
The seven-day average positivity rate for the campus is under 1%, officials reported. The highest positivity rate at U of I was 1.7% reported on Saturday.
The highest numbers of new cases occurred Aug. 24 and 25 with a total of 168 new infections after 33,506 in the university community were tested.
The most widely used test in Illinois involves a nasal swab that often takes several days for results to be reported.
The university's goal is to test everyone twice a week using the noninvasive procedure that involves drooling into a tube. The saliva samples are heated and subjected to a molecular chain reaction test that shows the presence of COVID-19 genes with results typically available in five to six hours.
"Our strong belief is by testing everybody, we can identify those individuals who are infected, get them medical help, get them isolated and remove them from the population," said Hergenrother, one of the lead scientists who developed the test.
Asked about the discrepancy between U of I's positivity average of 0.8% compared to the state's 4.3% seven-day average, Pinsky said, "These are two different things."
Many people obtaining tests at public sites or clinics are symptomatic or were in contact with someone who has COVID-19, Pinsky said, and that's going to produce a different result than broad testing of the entire U of I population.
Also Tuesday, the city of Chicago ordered that residents or visitors returning from COVID-19 hot spots Hawaii, North Carolina and Nebraska must quarantine for 14 days.
Metro East includes Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Washington counties.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-01--Why Cordarrelle Patterson could figure big into Bears offensive scheme

Watching David Montgomery slip and fall last week was `` scary '' for Bears receiver/running back Cordarrelle Patterson .
Non-contact injuries always are .
Thankfully for the Bears , it seems as if Montgomery will be ready to return in two to four weeks .
`` Any time you see a guy go down , it 's always scary , no matter who the guy is , '' Patterson said .
`` Hopefully , he 'll be back ready for Week 1 .
We love him , everybody loves him in this organization . ''
Montgomery 's timeline could put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Week 2 .
His absence would provide an opportunity for Patterson and the rest of the Bears running backs .
The Bears signed undrafted rookie Napoleon Maxwell on Monday .
With bigger names on the market ( Jacksonville released Leonard Fournette on Monday and he went unclaimed on Tuesday ) , the addition seems to indicate the Bears are n't too worried about Montgomery .
If the second-year back out of Iowa State is n't ready to play against Detroit on Sept. 13 , Patterson might find the ball in his hands more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running backs Tarik Cohen , Artavis Pierce and Ryan Nall .
Patterson was heavily involved in Saturday 's dress rehearsal scrimmage at Soldier Field .
He made a nice sliding catch on a pass from Mitch Trubisky over the middle during the scrimmage 's first quarter , then Patterson showed his speed on a 25-yard touchdown run along the right side on the next play .
He ran untouched into the end zone .
`` They got to trust me and trust that I 'm going to read the right blocks , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 's just trusting the offensive linemen .
They did a heck of a job covering everybody up , and I want to say a tight end came over and set off the edge for me .
It was just , like , a play that you ca n't miss . ''
Patterson did n't miss it , and it was one of the best runs from a Bears running back all day .
A seventh-year veteran , Patterson was a Pro Bowl kick returner last season for the Bears .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at running back and receiver in 2020 .
Bears running backs coach Charles London said earlier this month that the Bears were looking for ways to `` maximize '' Patterson 's involvement in the offense .
`` I 'm sure , as we continue to evolve on offense , we 'll see if maybe he fits somewhere , but I know we have big plans for Cordarrelle this year on offense in general , '' London said .
Patterson said the running part of being a running back is the easy part .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Follow the blockers and look for a hole .
`` Fundamentally , it 's just trying to work on my handoffs , and my footsteps and everything , being beside the quarterback , '' Patterson said .
`` Just trying to learn a lot because running back , I feel like you 're like a backup quarterback out there .
You 've got to know Mike , Sam and Will ( linebackers ) .
You 've got to know what front ( the defense is in ) .
You 've got to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position . ''
Patterson could be an intriguing weapon in the red zone .
He has the size ( 6-foot-2 , 238 pounds ) to hold his own near the goal line .
His pass-catching ability could give the Bears a sorely needed weapon near the end zone , too .
The Bears used him in various situations during Saturday 's scrimmage .
One thing was clear : Patterson was on the field a lot .
Patterson was working with the running backs from day one at training camp , which was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only 17 times in 2019 .
A year earlier in New England , Patterson totaled 42 carries for 228 yards and a touchdown .
Twice during that season , Patterson had double-digit carries for New England , including a season-high 11 carries and 61 yards against Green Bay in Week 9 .
Asked if he could be a full-time running back , Patterson said , `` I 'm a full-time whatever coach needs me to be .
Anytime I 'm out there on the field , I 'm full-time . ''

Why Cordarrelle Patterson could figure big into Bears offensive scheme
Watching David Montgomery slip and fall last week was "scary" for Bears receiver/running back Cordarrelle Patterson. Non-contact injuries always are.
Thankfully for the Bears, it seems as if Montgomery will be ready to return in two to four weeks.
"Any time you see a guy go down, it's always scary, no matter who the guy is," Patterson said. "Hopefully, he'll be back ready for Week 1. We love him, everybody loves him in this organization."
Montgomery's timeline could put him out for Week 1 or even Week 2. His absence would provide an opportunity for Patterson and the rest of the Bears running backs.
The Bears signed undrafted rookie Napoleon Maxwell on Monday. With bigger names on the market (Jacksonville released Leonard Fournette on Monday and he went unclaimed on Tuesday), the addition seems to indicate the Bears aren't too worried about Montgomery.
If the second-year back out of Iowa State isn't ready to play against Detroit on Sept. 13, Patterson might find the ball in his hands more often. So, too, might running backs Tarik Cohen, Artavis Pierce and Ryan Nall.
Patterson was heavily involved in Saturday's dress rehearsal scrimmage at Soldier Field. He made a nice sliding catch on a pass from Mitch Trubisky over the middle during the scrimmage's first quarter, then Patterson showed his speed on a 25-yard touchdown run along the right side on the next play.
He ran untouched into the end zone.
"They got to trust me and trust that I'm going to read the right blocks," Patterson said. "Like I said, it's just trusting the offensive linemen. They did a heck of a job covering everybody up, and I want to say a tight end came over and set off the edge for me. It was just, like, a play that you can't miss."
Patterson didn't miss it, and it was one of the best runs from a Bears running back all day.
A seventh-year veteran, Patterson was a Pro Bowl kick returner last season for the Bears. He figures to be all over the field at running back and receiver in 2020.
Bears running backs coach Charles London said earlier this month that the Bears were looking for ways to "maximize" Patterson's involvement in the offense.
"I'm sure, as we continue to evolve on offense, we'll see if maybe he fits somewhere, but I know we have big plans for Cordarrelle this year on offense in general," London said.
Patterson said the running part of being a running back is the easy part. It's no different than kick returns: Follow the blockers and look for a hole.
"Fundamentally, it's just trying to work on my handoffs, and my footsteps and everything, being beside the quarterback," Patterson said. "Just trying to learn a lot because running back, I feel like you're like a backup quarterback out there. You've got to know Mike, Sam and Will (linebackers). You've got to know what front (the defense is in). You've got to know so much at the running back position."
Patterson could be an intriguing weapon in the red zone. He has the size (6-foot-2, 238 pounds) to hold his own near the goal line. His pass-catching ability could give the Bears a sorely needed weapon near the end zone, too. The Bears used him in various situations during Saturday's scrimmage.
One thing was clear: Patterson was on the field a lot.
Patterson was working with the running backs from day one at training camp, which was a new development. He carried the ball only 17 times in 2019.
A year earlier in New England, Patterson totaled 42 carries for 228 yards and a touchdown. Twice during that season, Patterson had double-digit carries for New England, including a season-high 11 carries and 61 yards against Green Bay in Week 9.
Asked if he could be a full-time running back, Patterson said, "I'm a full-time whatever coach needs me to be. Anytime I'm out there on the field, I'm full-time."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-01--Avowed 'boogaloo boi' says he roamed Kenosha streets with Kyle Rittenhouse before shootings

An adherent to the far-right boogaloo movement -- whose most extreme followers are reportedly looking to spark a civil war @ @ @ @ @ last week in Kenosha , Wisconsin , before the Antioch teenager allegedly opened fire on @ @ @ @ @ wounding another .
Ryan Balch , an Army veteran from West Bend , Wisconsin , @ @ @ @ @ Afghanistan , said he met Rittenhouse in the lead up to last Tuesday 's shootings @ @ @ @ @ day with him .
While Balch said Rittenhouse `` had no connection '' to the @ @ @ @ @ noted that as many as 32 boogaloo adherents were in Kenosha that day .
Balch @ @ @ @ @ media to post Nazi propaganda and white nationalist messaging , described himself in a series @ @ @ @ @ Sun-Times as a `` Boog Boi . ''
According to the Anti-Defamation League , white @ @ @ @ @ other extremists use the phrase boogaloo as `` shorthand for a future civil war .
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Avowed 'boogaloo boi' says he roamed Kenosha streets with Kyle Rittenhouse before shootings
An adherent to the far-right boogaloo movement -- whose most extreme followers are reportedly looking to spark a civil war -- was with Kyle Rittenhouse last week in Kenosha, Wisconsin, before the Antioch teenager allegedly opened fire on protesters, killing two and wounding another.
Ryan Balch, an Army veteran from West Bend, Wisconsin, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, said he met Rittenhouse in the lead up to last Tuesday's shootings and spent much of the day with him. While Balch said Rittenhouse "had no connection" to the loosely organized group, he noted that as many as 32 boogaloo adherents were in Kenosha that day.
Balch, who has used social media to post Nazi propaganda and white nationalist messaging, described himself in a series of Facebook messages to the Sun-Times as a "Boog Boi." According to the Anti-Defamation League, white supremacists, militia members and other extremists use the phrase boogaloo as "shorthand for a future civil war."
Read the full story at chicago.suntimes.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-01--Remote learning creates unique situation for athletes

When the idea started of fall high school sports returning while students stayed home for remote learning , it caused some questions about the fairness .
It 's not safe enough for our kids to go to school but you are going to let others play tennis and golf , run cross country and swim ?
For the athletes who are now two to three weeks into being a remote learner and a varsity athlete , they sure are thankful that decision was made .
`` That 's a valid viewpoint but at the same time I think especially with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there 's a lower risk and we are able to see people , socialize and fulfill the social aspect of our lives , '' Jacobs junior tennis player Isha Desai said .
`` I definitely think there 's need for caution but at the same time with sports like tennis where you can social distance it can be a benefit for many . ''
That certainly is how Madi Dohrn , a junior at Schaumburg , views it .
After starting her day at her desk in her room at 7:30 a.m. , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clock hits 3 p.m. and she drives to school for swim practice .
`` I get that some people think you ca n't be in school and you can have sports ?
But it helps so many people kind of get through the day , '' Dohrn said .
`` It gives my teammates a sense of normalcy and work toward something and that helps us a lot get through .
We do n't want to sit at our desks all day staring at an iPad .
Practice has allowed getting to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in your room for a good portion of the day . ''
Matt Lesniak , a senior at Lake Park , has a summer job that any golfer would envy as a caddie at Medinah Country Club .
Lesniak loves the job not just because of golf but it 's a natural fit for his gift of gab .
That outgoing part of his personality does n't fit with remote learning , making his afternoons back on the golf course with his teammates even more meaningful .
`` I love talking to people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so remote learning , it 's definitely nice and refreshing to be around our team , to be in front of each other and talk , socially distanced of course , '' Lesniak said .
Lake Park is fully remote until Sept. 22 when they will reevaluate .
Lesniak , who will play collegiate golf at Wabash in Crawfordsville , Ind.
, starts his school day at 8:05 a.m. His eighth hour is a study hall , so Lesniak can leave home at 2:20 p.m. and get to the course while teammates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 p.m. and then go to practice .
Making the most of it Lesniak is trying to make the most of learning at home .
`` It 's all learning on your own pretty much , and really I feel this could be beneficial to me because in college you are going to be learning by yourself , '' Lesniak said .
`` It 's kind of teaching myself this year so next year is not as much of a struggle . ''
Dohrn has been online learning at Schaumburg since Aug. 13 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long , starting class at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 12:15 p.m. with an A block of classes one day and B block the next .
Dohrn gets to the high school at 3 p.m. for practice -- always a highlight of her day but even more this year .
`` My teammates and I are very thankful to administrators , coaches and trainers , everyone who worked so hard to give us a season , '' Dohrn said .
`` We know we are very fortunate to participate .
When I heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was a big stress reliever for me .
Having a season has been amazing because it has helps socially , mentally and physically and helped me focus back in on my goals athletically . ''
Those goals include swimming in college .
Dohrn was busy in the Saxons ' first meet of the year last Friday against Barrington when she swam the 200 free , 50 free , 100 free and 100 back .
Relays have been eliminated in swimming this year because of the new IHSA guidelines .
There also are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ races at the same time -- two changes that have made Dohrn 's meets go by a lot quicker .
`` A few of us were exhausted doing the events in such a quick succession , '' Dohrn said .
At Jacobs , Desai is also on an A/B schedule .
Her remote days go from 7:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. one day and 7:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. the next .
She works on her Chromebook at her home desk until at least mid-October when District 300 will decide how to proceed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well balancing the unique circumstances of classes at home and tennis at school .
She gets a temperature check and wears her mask when she arrives for practice .
`` I like the workload because I think it 's a little more manageable with online school , '' Desai said .
`` Time management and balance between school and tennis is better .
Honestly I think it 's going pretty smoothly so far and not too many challenges with it . ''

Remote learning creates unique situation for athletes
Matt Lesniak, a senior golfer at Lake Park, will be doing remote learning until at least Sept. 22. Courtesy of Matt Lesniak
Madi Dohrn works on her school work as part of her remote learning at Schaumburg. The junior also swims for the Saxons, arriving at school at 3 p.m. for practice. Courtesy of Madi Dohrn
When the idea started of fall high school sports returning while students stayed home for remote learning, it caused some questions about the fairness.
It's not safe enough for our kids to go to school but you are going to let others play tennis and golf, run cross country and swim?
For the athletes who are now two to three weeks into being a remote learner and a varsity athlete, they sure are thankful that decision was made.
"That's a valid viewpoint but at the same time I think especially with tennis if we take the proper precautions there's a lower risk and we are able to see people, socialize and fulfill the social aspect of our lives," Jacobs junior tennis player Isha Desai said. "I definitely think there's need for caution but at the same time with sports like tennis where you can social distance it can be a benefit for many."
That certainly is how Madi Dohrn, a junior at Schaumburg, views it.
After starting her day at her desk in her room at 7:30 a.m., she is more than ready when the clock hits 3 p.m. and she drives to school for swim practice.
"I get that some people think you can't be in school and you can have sports? But it helps so many people kind of get through the day," Dohrn said.
"It gives my teammates a sense of normalcy and work toward something and that helps us a lot get through. We don't want to sit at our desks all day staring at an iPad. Practice has allowed getting to see your teammates faces because you are alone in your room for a good portion of the day."
Matt Lesniak, a senior at Lake Park, has a summer job that any golfer would envy as a caddie at Medinah Country Club.
Lesniak loves the job not just because of golf but it's a natural fit for his gift of gab. That outgoing part of his personality doesn't fit with remote learning, making his afternoons back on the golf course with his teammates even more meaningful.
"I love talking to people and being around people all the time, so remote learning, it's definitely nice and refreshing to be around our team, to be in front of each other and talk, socially distanced of course," Lesniak said.
Lake Park is fully remote until Sept. 22 when they will reevaluate. Lesniak, who will play collegiate golf at Wabash in Crawfordsville, Ind., starts his school day at 8:05 a.m. His eighth hour is a study hall, so Lesniak can leave home at 2:20 p.m. and get to the course while teammates with an eighth hour class finish at 3 p.m. and then go to practice.
Making the most of it
Lesniak is trying to make the most of learning at home.
"It's all learning on your own pretty much, and really I feel this could be beneficial to me because in college you are going to be learning by yourself," Lesniak said. "It's kind of teaching myself this year so next year is not as much of a struggle."
Dohrn has been online learning at Schaumburg since Aug. 13. Her days aren't quite as long, starting class at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 12:15 p.m. with an A block of classes one day and B block the next.
Dohrn gets to the high school at 3 p.m. for practice -- always a highlight of her day but even more this year.
"My teammates and I are very thankful to administrators, coaches and trainers, everyone who worked so hard to give us a season," Dohrn said. "We know we are very fortunate to participate. When I heard we were going to have a season that was a big stress reliever for me. Having a season has been amazing because it has helps socially, mentally and physically and helped me focus back in on my goals athletically."
Those goals include swimming in college. Dohrn was busy in the Saxons' first meet of the year last Friday against Barrington when she swam the 200 free, 50 free, 100 free and 100 back.
Relays have been eliminated in swimming this year because of the new IHSA guidelines. There also are no longer varsity, JV and freshman races at the same time -- two changes that have made Dohrn's meets go by a lot quicker.
"A few of us were exhausted doing the events in such a quick succession," Dohrn said.
At Jacobs, Desai is also on an A/B schedule. Her remote days go from 7:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. one day and 7:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. the next.
She works on her Chromebook at her home desk until at least mid-October when District 300 will decide how to proceed.
For Desai, it's working well balancing the unique circumstances of classes at home and tennis at school. She gets a temperature check and wears her mask when she arrives for practice.
"I like the workload because I think it's a little more manageable with online school," Desai said. "Time management and balance between school and tennis is better. Honestly I think it's going pretty smoothly so far and not too many challenges with it."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-01--Police in Kane County now can ticket businesses not complying with COVID-19 precautions

Kane County sheriff 's deputies and municipal police officers will begin issuing misdemeanor citations to local businesses that fail to comply with COVID-19 precautions .
The potential legal penalties mark a change in policing the virus and possible consequences for not following guidelines laid out by Gov .
J.B. Pritzker .
Until now , local law enforcement has said they 've lacked the legal authority to enforce rules , such as wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing .
The change follows two weeks of getting a legal opinion from the Kane County state 's attorney 's office and virtual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local police chiefs .
In May , Hain expressed concern his deputies could be sued if they tried to enforce COVID-19 precautions without a specific state law giving them the power to do so .
Tuesday , Hain said Pritzker 's most recent executive order does not require law enforcement to act but does provide the legal authority to take action against any `` business , service , facility or organization open to the public , '' according to a letter from State 's Attorney Joe McMahon to Hain .
With that guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local police all have a clearer picture of what they can and ca n't do when addressing COVID-19 precaution complaints .
The sheriff oversees enforcement in the unincorporated areas .
Municipal police are in charge of the incorporated areas , but the sheriff can assist if local police or the county health department request it .
The letter , obtained by the Daily Herald , focuses on what retail establishments must do to comply with state health rules .
They include posting signs requiring face coverings , providing face coverings to customers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a face covering to leave .
Businesses that do n't follow the rules will be informed about them and educated on how to comply , Hain said in an interview .
If that informal warning does n't work , the officer can issue a written `` Notice of Non-Compliance '' and allow a `` reasonable '' amount of time -- not less than one day -- to comply .
If that fails , the officer can write the business a citation for a Class A misdemeanor violation , which includes a fine of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he does n't expect he will have to take legal action very often .
Since the pandemic broke out , Hain said , he 's met with more than 100 local businesses .
Only one had to be closed , by the health department , to force compliance .
`` To have that amount of success from just talking to people is a great thing to be able to point to , '' he said .
`` Enforcement actions will be an absolute last resort because the people of Kane County have shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There may also be an element of financial pressure on Hain .
County board member Angie Thomas is part of a committee overseeing $ 93 million of federal CARES Act money .
Millions of dollars ' worth of supplies and equipment for Hain 's department await the release of funds .
Thomas made it clear her support hinged on Hain 's willingness to write citations if needed .
`` If we 're approving funding for ( the sheriff ) to resist the COVID-19 health emergency , then I absolutely want to know they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order , '' she said .
Hain assured Thomas the governor 's orders now give his deputies the power to act as needed .
He said in an interview that enforcement action will apply only to business violations .
When his department receives calls about large parties or other gatherings , including religious services , his approach will be to talk to organizers and ensure precautions are taken .
So far , Hain said , that 's worked without fail .
That includes past interactions with officials at the Northwest Bible Baptist Church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state health rules allow for religious gatherings of up to 100 people .
Hain said the Northwest Bible Baptist Church has plenty of space to allow for social distancing at even that large of a number .
`` The pastor reassured me they can handle it , and they are taking precautions , and I believe that they can , '' Hain said .

Police in Kane County now can ticket businesses not complying with COVID-19 precautions
Kane County sheriff's deputies and municipal police officers will begin issuing misdemeanor citations to local businesses that fail to comply with COVID-19 precautions.
The potential legal penalties mark a change in policing the virus and possible consequences for not following guidelines laid out by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Until now, local law enforcement has said they've lacked the legal authority to enforce rules, such as wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing.
The change follows two weeks of getting a legal opinion from the Kane County state's attorney's office and virtual conference calls among Sheriff Ron Hain and local police chiefs. In May, Hain expressed concern his deputies could be sued if they tried to enforce COVID-19 precautions without a specific state law giving them the power to do so.
Tuesday, Hain said Pritzker's most recent executive order does not require law enforcement to act but does provide the legal authority to take action against any "business, service, facility or organization open to the public," according to a letter from State's Attorney Joe McMahon to Hain.
With that guidance, Hain said, his department and local police all have a clearer picture of what they can and can't do when addressing COVID-19 precaution complaints.
The sheriff oversees enforcement in the unincorporated areas. Municipal police are in charge of the incorporated areas, but the sheriff can assist if local police or the county health department request it.
The letter, obtained by the Daily Herald, focuses on what retail establishments must do to comply with state health rules. They include posting signs requiring face coverings, providing face coverings to customers, and asking customers who refuse to wear a face covering to leave.
Businesses that don't follow the rules will be informed about them and educated on how to comply, Hain said in an interview. If that informal warning doesn't work, the officer can issue a written "Notice of Non-Compliance" and allow a "reasonable" amount of time -- not less than one day -- to comply. If that fails, the officer can write the business a citation for a Class A misdemeanor violation, which includes a fine of up to $2,500.
Hain said he doesn't expect he will have to take legal action very often. Since the pandemic broke out, Hain said, he's met with more than 100 local businesses. Only one had to be closed, by the health department, to force compliance.
"To have that amount of success from just talking to people is a great thing to be able to point to," he said. "Enforcement actions will be an absolute last resort because the people of Kane County have shown they are being really responsible."
There may also be an element of financial pressure on Hain. County board member Angie Thomas is part of a committee overseeing $93 million of federal CARES Act money. Millions of dollars' worth of supplies and equipment for Hain's department await the release of funds.
Thomas made it clear her support hinged on Hain's willingness to write citations if needed.
"If we're approving funding for (the sheriff) to resist the COVID-19 health emergency, then I absolutely want to know they are complying with the governor's latest order," she said.
Hain assured Thomas the governor's orders now give his deputies the power to act as needed.
He said in an interview that enforcement action will apply only to business violations. When his department receives calls about large parties or other gatherings, including religious services, his approach will be to talk to organizers and ensure precautions are taken.
So far, Hain said, that's worked without fail. That includes past interactions with officials at the Northwest Bible Baptist Church and Academy near Elgin. The latest state health rules allow for religious gatherings of up to 100 people.
Hain said the Northwest Bible Baptist Church has plenty of space to allow for social distancing at even that large of a number.
"The pastor reassured me they can handle it, and they are taking precautions, and I believe that they can," Hain said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-01--Man arrested after standoff with police in Warrenville

Warrenville police have arrested an unidentified man after he stopped a car in the middle of the road near Blackwell @ @ @ @ @ and would not respond to officers ' demands to exit the vehicle .
A SWAT @ @ @ @ @ extricate the unresponsive man from the vehicle after authorities spotted a firearm in the vehicle @ @ @ @ @ from the vehicle and a weapon was recovered , according to authorities .
The man @ @ @ @ @ with unlawful use of a weapon .
Parts of Winfield and Butterfield roads were closed @ @ @ @ @ as police dealt with the situation .
The roads were reopened shortly after 7:30 a.m @

Man arrested after standoff with police in Warrenville
Warrenville police have arrested an unidentified man after he stopped a car in the middle of the road near Blackwell Forest Preserve early Tuesday morning and would not respond to officers' demands to exit the vehicle.
A SWAT team was called in to extricate the unresponsive man from the vehicle after authorities spotted a firearm in the vehicle. The man was removed from the vehicle and a weapon was recovered, according to authorities.
The man is expected to be charged with unlawful use of a weapon.
Parts of Winfield and Butterfield roads were closed for more than an hour as police dealt with the situation. The roads were reopened shortly after 7:30 a.m.