dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--Frontier Days -- one of largest fests in suburbs -- called off because of pandemic

Organizers of Frontier Days in Arlington Heights , one of the largest summer events in the suburbs , announced Wednesday the cancellation of the July Fourth weekend festival over concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic .
The festival 's board of directors said their decision was difficult , but done with the `` safety and well-being of our Red Shirt volunteers , festival attendees , vendors , and suppliers '' at top of mind .
The announcement by the nonprofit volunteer committee comes a week after the village 's Memorial Day Parade -- perhaps the largest such procession in the suburbs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of summer events throughout the suburbs have started to scrap plans for a number of large gatherings as the state 's stay-at-home order remains in place .
`` With state guidelines in mind , it would not be safe to bring large groups of people together early in July , '' according to an announcement posted Wednesday afternoon on the Frontier Days website .
`` We feel confident that our scientists , medical personnel and all Americans will all pull together and defeat this virus .
We will survive this and look forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to celebrate our nation 's birthday as well as all of those who have helped get our nation through this time of crisis . ''
Originally set for July 1-5 , the festival would have celebrated its 45th year in 2020 .
It normally draws thousands to Recreation Park just east of the village 's downtown for its lineup of bands , food vendors , arts and crafts fair , family entertainment , and games and competitions .
Two co-chairs , 20 committee heads and more than 250 volunteers helped run the fest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headliner Bret Michaels , 1970s rock band War and singer Scott Stapp .

Frontier Days -- one of largest fests in suburbs -- called off because of pandemic
Organizers of Frontier Days in Arlington Heights, one of the largest summer events in the suburbs, announced Wednesday the cancellation of the July Fourth weekend festival over concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The festival's board of directors said their decision was difficult, but done with the "safety and well-being of our Red Shirt volunteers, festival attendees, vendors, and suppliers" at top of mind.
The announcement by the nonprofit volunteer committee comes a week after the village's Memorial Day Parade -- perhaps the largest such procession in the suburbs -- also was called off.
Organizers of summer events throughout the suburbs have started to scrap plans for a number of large gatherings as the state's stay-at-home order remains in place.
"With state guidelines in mind, it would not be safe to bring large groups of people together early in July," according to an announcement posted Wednesday afternoon on the Frontier Days website. "We feel confident that our scientists, medical personnel and all Americans will all pull together and defeat this virus. We will survive this and look forward to bringing Frontier Days back in 2021 to celebrate our nation's birthday as well as all of those who have helped get our nation through this time of crisis."
Originally set for July 1-5, the festival would have celebrated its 45th year in 2020. It normally draws thousands to Recreation Park just east of the village's downtown for its lineup of bands, food vendors, arts and crafts fair, family entertainment, and games and competitions.
Two co-chairs, 20 committee heads and more than 250 volunteers helped run the fest in 2019, which featured main stage headliner Bret Michaels, 1970s rock band War and singer Scott Stapp.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--'It was a miracle': COVID-19 survivor recounts his unexpected recovery at Delnor

Scenes of a funeral played out in Heidi Herbert 's mind as she listened to a doctor describe her husband 's declining condition .
His oxygen levels were dropping .
He was struggling to breathe .
He needed to be sedated and put on a ventilator right away , and there was a chance he would never wake up .
It had been three days since 49-year-old Michael Herbert was admitted to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva and tested for the coronavirus .
With no visitors allowed due to the pandemic , Heidi and her two daughters would sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to him as possible , praying for his recovery and hoping for the best .
But on March 27 , they got a FaceTime call from Michael Herbert and his doctor , who explained that he had been moved to the intensive care unit and was about to undergo an aggressive treatment plan .
His chance of survival was 20 % , they said .
It was time to say goodbye .
`` I was just completely focused on , ' I want to see my family .
I want to live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was the scariest phone call I ever had to make . ''
The Aurora attorney 's symptoms started the weekend of March 20 with a bad cough , then a fever .
The following Monday , his cough had gotten so severe that he was n't able to sleep .
So he and his wife got up early Tuesday and drove to the emergency room .
Initially diagnosed with pneumonia , Herbert spent the next few days in a regular hospital room before he was relocated to the ICU and put on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily visits to the hospital parking lot and checked in with his health care team every morning and night .
His oldest daughter , 18-year-old Reagan , kept a journal of every update they received , no matter how small .
A couple of days after Herbert was intubated , a nurse decided to FaceTime his family so they could talk to him .
Despite his comatose state , Herbert 's facial expressions showed he recognized their voices , Heidi said , and he even flashed `` I love you '' in sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reagan have done since she was little .
Herbert does n't remember that interaction , but it gave his wife and kids some peace of mind .
`` Those doctors and nurses at Delnor were like Mike 's family -- an extension of our family because we could n't visit , '' Heidi said .
`` They were so good to me . ''
Herbert felt weak and disoriented when he regained consciousness April 1 , but he can remember using a marker to ask his doctors if they could remove the tube @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be doing well , the physicians told his wife , but they wanted to be very careful not to rush his recovery .
That 's why Heidi and her daughters were shocked when they got a FaceTime call from Herbert the next day .
He had just been taken off the ventilator -- eight days earlier than expected -- and wanted to say a quick and raspy `` hello . ''
`` We were thrilled , '' his wife said .
`` We could n't believe we were really talking to him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had been unconscious and intubated until the doctors told him it was April 2 -- his mother 's birthday .
She was his first phone call .
As his condition improved , Herbert was moved out of the ICU and placed in a private room with a window .
His family was able to drive within his view , get out of the car and wave .
It was `` a billion times better than FaceTime , '' he said .
By April 5 , he could make it through the night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , he was cleared to go home .
Herbert walked with a cane at first and isolated himself for two weeks .
His lungs are still weaker than usual , his voice still a little raspy .
But as he grows stronger each day , parts of his life have begun returning to normal .
He started going back to work as a real estate attorney .
He 's able to be with his family again .
He even dropped off meals at Delnor this week to thank the ICU staff members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firmly believe that God healed me and gave the skills to the doctors and nurses that they needed to do this , '' Herbert said .
`` I had a one out of five chance of living , and I was out of the hospital in two weeks .
It was a miracle . ''

'It was a miracle': COVID-19 survivor recounts his unexpected recovery at Delnor
Scenes of a funeral played out in Heidi Herbert's mind as she listened to a doctor describe her husband's declining condition.
His oxygen levels were dropping. He was struggling to breathe. He needed to be sedated and put on a ventilator right away, and there was a chance he would never wake up.
It had been three days since 49-year-old Michael Herbert was admitted to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva and tested for the coronavirus. With no visitors allowed due to the pandemic, Heidi and her two daughters would sit in the parking lot to be as close to him as possible, praying for his recovery and hoping for the best.
But on March 27, they got a FaceTime call from Michael Herbert and his doctor, who explained that he had been moved to the intensive care unit and was about to undergo an aggressive treatment plan.
His chance of survival was 20%, they said. It was time to say goodbye.
"I was just completely focused on, 'I want to see my family. I want to live,'" Herbert said. "It was the scariest phone call I ever had to make."
The Aurora attorney's symptoms started the weekend of March 20 with a bad cough, then a fever. The following Monday, his cough had gotten so severe that he wasn't able to sleep. So he and his wife got up early Tuesday and drove to the emergency room.
- Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer Michael Herbert, 49, of Aurora had a 20% chance of survival after he was moved to the intensive care unit at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital. Six days later, he was taken off the ventilator and expected to recover.
Initially diagnosed with pneumonia, Herbert spent the next few days in a regular hospital room before he was relocated to the ICU and put on the ventilator. His family continued their daily visits to the hospital parking lot and checked in with his health care team every morning and night. His oldest daughter, 18-year-old Reagan, kept a journal of every update they received, no matter how small.
A couple of days after Herbert was intubated, a nurse decided to FaceTime his family so they could talk to him. Despite his comatose state, Herbert's facial expressions showed he recognized their voices, Heidi said, and he even flashed "I love you" in sign language -- a special gesture he and Reagan have done since she was little.
Herbert doesn't remember that interaction, but it gave his wife and kids some peace of mind.
"Those doctors and nurses at Delnor were like Mike's family -- an extension of our family because we couldn't visit," Heidi said. "They were so good to me."
Herbert felt weak and disoriented when he regained consciousness April 1, but he can remember using a marker to ask his doctors if they could remove the tube from his throat. He appeared to be doing well, the physicians told his wife, but they wanted to be very careful not to rush his recovery.
That's why Heidi and her daughters were shocked when they got a FaceTime call from Herbert the next day. He had just been taken off the ventilator -- eight days earlier than expected -- and wanted to say a quick and raspy "hello."
"We were thrilled," his wife said. "We couldn't believe we were really talking to him."
Herbert had no idea how long he had been unconscious and intubated until the doctors told him it was April 2 -- his mother's birthday. She was his first phone call.
As his condition improved, Herbert was moved out of the ICU and placed in a private room with a window. His family was able to drive within his view, get out of the car and wave. It was "a billion times better than FaceTime," he said.
By April 5, he could make it through the night without relying on oxygen. The following day, he was cleared to go home.
Herbert walked with a cane at first and isolated himself for two weeks. His lungs are still weaker than usual, his voice still a little raspy.
- Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer Michael Herbert, right, delivered food Monday as a "thank you" to the health care workers at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital who saved his life. Herbert, a coronavirus survivor, spent two weeks in the hospital and six days on a ventilator.
But as he grows stronger each day, parts of his life have begun returning to normal. He started going back to work as a real estate attorney. He's able to be with his family again. He even dropped off meals at Delnor this week to thank the ICU staff members for saving his life.
"I firmly believe that God healed me and gave the skills to the doctors and nurses that they needed to do this," Herbert said. "I had a one out of five chance of living, and I was out of the hospital in two weeks. It was a miracle."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--April 29 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code

• Not all the suburbs with cases are listed below .
• As of Wednesday , suburban Cook County had 14,467 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 665 deaths , according to the IDPH 's coronavirus website ( visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19 ) .
In Chicago : 20,413 cases and 851 fatalities .
• The Cook County Department of Public Health listed 692 cases of COVID-19 in Des Plaines , 264 cases in Glenview , 234 in Mount Prospect , 212 in Wheeling , 173 in Streamwood , 171 in Palatine , 161 in Schaumburg , 153 each in Arlington Heights and Park Ridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Rolling Meadows , 92 in Elk Grove Village , 72 in Prospect Heights , and 55 in Buffalo Grove ( Cook County portion ) .
• The Lake County Health Department lists 3,430 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 123 deaths on its coronavirus website as of Wednesday .
• Cases in some Lake County towns : 1,025 to 1,029 in Waukegan and 35 to 39 in unincorporated areas near Waukegan ; 110 to 114 in Gurnee and 15 to 19 in unincorporated areas near Gurnee ; 70 to 74 in Round Lake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near Round Lake ; 115 to 119 in Mundelein and 10 to 14 in unincorporated areas near Mundelein ; 35 to 39 in Libertyville and 10 to 14 in unincorporated areas near Libertyville ; 70 to 74 in Vernon Hills and less than five in unincorporated areas near Vernon Hills ; 30 to 34 in Grayslake and 20 to 24 in unincorporated areas near Grayslake ; 45 to 49 in Wauconda and five to nine in unincorporated areas near Wauconda ; 35 to 39 in Buffalo Grove and less than five in unincorporated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ portion ) ; and 40 to 44 in Lake Zurich and five to nine in unincorporated area near Lake Zurich ; and 15 to 19 in Lake Villa and 20 to 24 in unincorporated areas near Lake Villa .
• The DuPage County Health Department reports 2,898 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 145 deaths on its coronavirus website Wednesday .
• Cases per suburb include 256 in Addison , 211 in Bensenville , 196 in Naperville ( DuPage portion ) , 195 in Glendale Heights , 185 in Carol Stream , 160 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 125 in Lombard , 101 in Aurora ( DuPage County portion ) , 93 in Downers Grove , 89 in Willowbrook , 88 in Wheaton , and 58 in Glen Ellyn .
• The Kane County Health Department confirms 1,460 cases of COVID-19 with 46 deaths on its website Wednesday at kanehealth.com .
• Cases per town include 653 in Aurora ( Kane County portion ) , 277 in Elgin ( Kane portion ) , 73 in St. Charles , 68 in Geneva , 45 in South Elgin , 35 in Batavia , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gilberts , and 13 in Sugar Grove .
• There are 588 cases of COVID-19 and 34 deaths in McHenry County , according to the health department 's website Wednesday .
• There have been 2,369 cases of COVID-19 and 148 deaths , according to the Will County Health Department 's website Wednesday .
• Cases per town include 161 in Naperville ( Will County portion ) , and 20 in Aurora ( Will County portion ) .

April 29 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code
Cook County's Department of Public Health has a website, shown here at the end of March, that breaks down cases of COVID-19 suburb by suburb.
Interactive map
• Not all the suburbs with cases are listed below.
Cook County
• As of Wednesday, suburban Cook County had 14,467 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 665 deaths, according to the IDPH's coronavirus website (visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19). In Chicago: 20,413 cases and 851 fatalities.
• The Cook County Department of Public Health listed 692 cases of COVID-19 in Des Plaines, 264 cases in Glenview, 234 in Mount Prospect, 212 in Wheeling, 173 in Streamwood, 171 in Palatine, 161 in Schaumburg, 153 each in Arlington Heights and Park Ridge, 133 in Hoffman Estates, 93 in Rolling Meadows, 92 in Elk Grove Village, 72 in Prospect Heights, and 55 in Buffalo Grove (Cook County portion).
Lake County
• The Lake County Health Department lists 3,430 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 123 deaths on its coronavirus website as of Wednesday.
• Cases in some Lake County towns: 1,025 to 1,029 in Waukegan and 35 to 39 in unincorporated areas near Waukegan; 110 to 114 in Gurnee and 15 to 19 in unincorporated areas near Gurnee; 70 to 74 in Round Lake and 45 to 49 in unincorporated areas near Round Lake; 115 to 119 in Mundelein and 10 to 14 in unincorporated areas near Mundelein; 35 to 39 in Libertyville and 10 to 14 in unincorporated areas near Libertyville; 70 to 74 in Vernon Hills and less than five in unincorporated areas near Vernon Hills; 30 to 34 in Grayslake and 20 to 24 in unincorporated areas near Grayslake; 45 to 49 in Wauconda and five to nine in unincorporated areas near Wauconda; 35 to 39 in Buffalo Grove and less than five in unincorporated areas near Buffalo Grove (Lake County portion); and 40 to 44 in Lake Zurich and five to nine in unincorporated area near Lake Zurich; and 15 to 19 in Lake Villa and 20 to 24 in unincorporated areas near Lake Villa.
DuPage County
• The DuPage County Health Department reports 2,898 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 145 deaths on its coronavirus website Wednesday.
• Cases per suburb include 256 in Addison, 211 in Bensenville, 196 in Naperville (DuPage portion), 195 in Glendale Heights, 185 in Carol Stream, 160 in West Chicago, 127 in Elmhurst, 125 in Lombard, 101 in Aurora (DuPage County portion), 93 in Downers Grove, 89 in Willowbrook, 88 in Wheaton, and 58 in Glen Ellyn.
Kane County
• The Kane County Health Department confirms 1,460 cases of COVID-19 with 46 deaths on its website Wednesday at kanehealth.com.
• Cases per town include 653 in Aurora (Kane County portion), 277 in Elgin (Kane portion), 73 in St. Charles, 68 in Geneva, 45 in South Elgin, 35 in Batavia, 34 in North Aurora, 18 in Gilberts, and 13 in Sugar Grove.
McHenry County
• There are 588 cases of COVID-19 and 34 deaths in McHenry County, according to the health department's website Wednesday.
Will County
• There have been 2,369 cases of COVID-19 and 148 deaths, according to the Will County Health Department's website Wednesday.
• Cases per town include 161 in Naperville (Will County portion), and 20 in Aurora (Will County portion).


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--GOP legislators question Pritzker's authority to extend stay-at-home order

Three Republican state representatives Wednesday questioned Gov .
J.B. Pritzker 's authority to extend his stay-at-home order beyond May 1 without support from the Illinois legislature .
Reps. Dan Ugaste of Geneva , Norine Hammond of Macomb and C.D .
Davidsmeyer of Jacksonville said the emergency power Pritzker has allows him to impose one 30-day stay-at-home order , but the law is entirely silent beyond that .
They say the state House and Senate need to gather in Springfield to discuss an extension .
Pritzker last week said he was extending his stay-at-home order , with some modifications , through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If we are all in this together , the governor can not continue to act alone in these decisions , '' Ugaste said .
`` In doing so , he 's breaking a system of checks and balances . ''
Asked about his authority at his daily news conference on Sunday , Pritzker said the `` obvious answer '' is that the governor has authority to enact such measures .
But Hammond said that if the legislative intent was for the governor to have the power to continually renew such orders beyond 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out concretely .
`` It ca n't be read that way , that the legislature is going to intentionally sideline itself , '' he said .
Davidsmeyer called on the leaders of the General Assembly to call the two houses into session , and if they do n't , then Pritzker should make that request .
Lawmakers should meet in person rather than vote remotely to ensure that the elected representatives cast votes , he added .
Legislators can do so while socially distancing , wearing masks , practicing proper hand-washing and using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussions , Davidsmeyer said .
Both Hammond and Davidsmeyer said their more rural areas should not necessarily be governed by the socially distancing protocols required in the Chicago area , and that counties should be given the authority to come up with a phased approach to reopening their economies .
Local leaders have the knowledge to adjust should their communities experience a spike in COVID-19 cases along the way .
Ugaste said that discussions in his suburban district have not reached that level of detail on reopening the economy .
The lawmakers ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican legislator , state Rep. Darren Bailey of downstate Xenia , obtained a temporary restraining order allowing him to ignore the governor 's mandate .

GOP legislators question Pritzker's authority to extend stay-at-home order
Three Republican state representatives Wednesday questioned Gov. J.B. Pritzker's authority to extend his stay-at-home order beyond May 1 without support from the Illinois legislature.
Reps. Dan Ugaste of Geneva, Norine Hammond of Macomb and C.D. Davidsmeyer of Jacksonville said the emergency power Pritzker has allows him to impose one 30-day stay-at-home order, but the law is entirely silent beyond that.
They say the state House and Senate need to gather in Springfield to discuss an extension.
Pritzker last week said he was extending his stay-at-home order, with some modifications, through the end of the May.
"If we are all in this together, the governor cannot continue to act alone in these decisions," Ugaste said. "In doing so, he's breaking a system of checks and balances."
Asked about his authority at his daily news conference on Sunday, Pritzker said the "obvious answer" is that the governor has authority to enact such measures.
But Hammond said that if the legislative intent was for the governor to have the power to continually renew such orders beyond 30 days, it would have spelled it out concretely.
Ugaste agreed.
"It can't be read that way, that the legislature is going to intentionally sideline itself," he said.
Davidsmeyer called on the leaders of the General Assembly to call the two houses into session, and if they don't, then Pritzker should make that request.
Lawmakers should meet in person rather than vote remotely to ensure that the elected representatives cast votes, he added.
Legislators can do so while socially distancing, wearing masks, practicing proper hand-washing and using technology so the public can see their discussions, Davidsmeyer said.
Both Hammond and Davidsmeyer said their more rural areas should not necessarily be governed by the socially distancing protocols required in the Chicago area, and that counties should be given the authority to come up with a phased approach to reopening their economies.
Local leaders have the knowledge to adjust should their communities experience a spike in COVID-19 cases along the way.
Ugaste said that discussions in his suburban district have not reached that level of detail on reopening the economy.
The lawmakers' call Wednesday comes two days after another Republican legislator, state Rep. Darren Bailey of downstate Xenia, obtained a temporary restraining order allowing him to ignore the governor's mandate.
Pritzker is appealing the ruling.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--Why two counties are providing COVID-19 info to first responders -- and others aren't

Health departments in DuPage and Will counties are providing addresses of COVID-19 patients to first responders while health officials in other areas are refusing , citing privacy concerns .
The DuPage health department signed a memorandum of understanding with the county 's Chiefs of Police Association and Fire Chiefs Association that gives 911 dispatchers a list of addresses with COVID-19 patients that can be shared with first responders .
The pact `` provides our first responders with information vital to their safety and health while still safeguarding the profound privacy interests individuals have in their protected health information , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statement .
First responders in Will County have received alerts for several weeks when responding to addresses where someone tested positive for COVID-19 .
`` We were told some others around the state are doing it , '' health department spokesman Steve Brandy said .
`` We took the initiative and got the program going a few weeks ago . ''
But some say the approach raises concerns about privacy and effectiveness .
Ed Yohnka , spokesman for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois , said providing such information appears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because some people are asymptomatic and others have n't been tested .
Because of community spread and a lack of testing , Yohnka said , `` It seems like first responders would be better served to take precautions when they interact with anyone and everyone . ''
Despite repeated requests , Lake County Health Department officials say they wo n't release addresses of COVID-19 patients because it violates privacy rights .
`` While other government agencies have elected to release this information , the Lake County Board of Health and health department align @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so provides no public health benefit and a potential ramification of this release could include the mishandling of private medical information protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , '' according to a recent letter from the health board 's executive committee .
In Cook County , the Northwest Central Dispatch System is suing to get the Department of Public Health to release information on confirmed COVID-19 patients .
Officials with the Arlington Heights-based dispatch system argue having the information would increase safety precautions that paramedics , police and firefighters take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McHenry County , the health department did n't release names and addresses of COVID-19 patients to police until Sheriff Bill Prim and four police departments filed a lawsuit .
Earlier this month , the judge in the case ruled names should be provided but must be kept confidential and erased from the dispatch system seven days after the health department deems a patient is no longer contagious .
The health department is asking the judge to reconsider .
Because people with COVID-19 may be asymptomatic , McHenry health officials say they fear providing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense of security .
They say all first responders should wear appropriate personal protective equipment when interacting with anyone .
`` There are people out there who do n't necessarily know they have it , '' spokeswoman Lindsey Salvatelli said .
`` So we are really concerned about precautions being set aside because someone gets a call and they think it 's safe when it 's not . ''
Kane County health officials said they are not providing names or addresses of COVID-19 patients to first responders , either .
DuPage officials say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of patients -- is `` a good compromise . ''
Addresses are removed from the list after 14 days .
County board Chairman Dan Cronin said the decision was made in large part because police and firefighters ca n't protect themselves during every call because of a shortage of personal protective equipment .

Why two counties are providing COVID-19 info to first responders -- and others aren't
Health departments in DuPage and Will counties are providing addresses of COVID-19 patients to first responders while health officials in other areas are refusing, citing privacy concerns.
Health departments in DuPage and Will counties are providing addresses of COVID-19 patients to first responders while health officials in other areas are refusing, citing privacy concerns.
The DuPage health department signed a memorandum of understanding with the county's Chiefs of Police Association and Fire Chiefs Association that gives 911 dispatchers a list of addresses with COVID-19 patients that can be shared with first responders.
The pact "provides our first responders with information vital to their safety and health while still safeguarding the profound privacy interests individuals have in their protected health information," DuPage State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement.
First responders in Will County have received alerts for several weeks when responding to addresses where someone tested positive for COVID-19.
"We were told some others around the state are doing it," health department spokesman Steve Brandy said. "We took the initiative and got the program going a few weeks ago."
But some say the approach raises concerns about privacy and effectiveness.
Ed Yohnka, spokesman for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, said providing such information appears to do little to protect first responders because some people are asymptomatic and others haven't been tested.
Because of community spread and a lack of testing, Yohnka said, "It seems like first responders would be better served to take precautions when they interact with anyone and everyone."
Despite repeated requests, Lake County Health Department officials say they won't release addresses of COVID-19 patients because it violates privacy rights.
"While other government agencies have elected to release this information, the Lake County Board of Health and health department align with the state's guidance that doing so provides no public health benefit and a potential ramification of this release could include the mishandling of private medical information protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act," according to a recent letter from the health board's executive committee.
In Cook County, the Northwest Central Dispatch System is suing to get the Department of Public Health to release information on confirmed COVID-19 patients. Officials with the Arlington Heights-based dispatch system argue having the information would increase safety precautions that paramedics, police and firefighters take before arriving on emergency calls.
A health department spokeswoman didn't respond Wednesday.
In McHenry County, the health department didn't release names and addresses of COVID-19 patients to police until Sheriff Bill Prim and four police departments filed a lawsuit.
Earlier this month, the judge in the case ruled names should be provided but must be kept confidential and erased from the dispatch system seven days after the health department deems a patient is no longer contagious. The health department is asking the judge to reconsider.
Because people with COVID-19 may be asymptomatic, McHenry health officials say they fear providing names could give first responders a false sense of security. They say all first responders should wear appropriate personal protective equipment when interacting with anyone.
"There are people out there who don't necessarily know they have it," spokeswoman Lindsey Salvatelli said. "So we are really concerned about precautions being set aside because someone gets a call and they think it's safe when it's not."
Kane County health officials said they are not providing names or addresses of COVID-19 patients to first responders, either.
DuPage officials say they believe providing addresses -- without names of patients -- is "a good compromise." Addresses are removed from the list after 14 days.
County board Chairman Dan Cronin said the decision was made in large part because police and firefighters can't protect themselves during every call because of a shortage of personal protective equipment.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--Gurnee warns of Des Plaines River flooding

The village of Gurnee is warning residents that the Des Plaines River is expected to rise to 8.9 feet Friday @ @ @ @ @ flood stage .
Jack Linehan , assistant to the village administrator , said the message @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday is precautionary , and current forecasts do n't show enough rain to reach beyond @ @ @ @ @ Des Plaines River spills over its banks at about 7 feet , and McClure Avenue @ @ @ @ @ Road are affected at about 8.5 feet , according to the village .
Linehan said @ @ @ @ @ if there is standing water .
`` Emerald Avenue is usually the first impacted , @ @ @ @ @ It is a minor cut through road that has minimal impact to close . ''
@ @ @ @ @ there is no immediate need to leave the area , but residents and businesses are @ @ @ @ @ .

Gurnee warns of Des Plaines River flooding
The village of Gurnee is warning residents that the Des Plaines River is expected to rise to 8.9 feet Friday, nearly 2 feet above flood stage.
Jack Linehan, assistant to the village administrator, said the message sent to residents via email Wednesday is precautionary, and current forecasts don't show enough rain to reach beyond minor flood stages.
The Des Plaines River spills over its banks at about 7 feet, and McClure Avenue, Emerald Avenue and Kilbourne Road are affected at about 8.5 feet, according to the village.
Linehan said the village will close roads if there is standing water.
"Emerald Avenue is usually the first impacted," he said. "It is a minor cut through road that has minimal impact to close."
According to the village, there is no immediate need to leave the area, but residents and businesses are encouraged to take precautionary measures.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--Another GOP lawmaker takes Pritzker to court over stay-at-home order

A second lawsuit challenging Gov .
J.B. Pritzker 's authority to enact a stay-at-home order over the COVID-19 pandemic was filed Wednesday by a Republican lawmaker in Winnebago County .
State Rep. John Cabello of Machesney Park argues Pritzker 's extension of the order through May 30 is hurting Illinois businesses and jobs .
The legal action follows a lawsuit from state Rep. Darren Bailey of Xenia filed last week .
Monday , a Clay County judge issued a temporary restraining order exempting Bailey alone from Pritzker 's mandate .
On Wednesday , Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul appealed Bailey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffer `` significant harm '' if Pritzker 's authority was undercut .
Cabello 's lawsuit includes himself and other Illinoisans .
It claims irreparable harm because people are required to stay at home , beginning with the governor 's original order March 20 .
`` The fundamental right for Cabello , and all persons similarly situated , of free movement to leave their homes and engage in activities as they so desire were arbitrarily stripped away from them by the March 20 executive order , which according to Pritzker could continue into perpetuity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attorneys argue in the lawsuit .
The Cabello lawsuit asks the court to bar Pritzker or his representatives from enforcing the stay-at-home order and from issuing any similar orders in the future .
`` Even if well-intentioned , '' the order `` took complete control of the free movement of every citizen within the state of Illinois , which for all intents and purposes has created a police state , '' it argues .
Pritzker on Tuesday said such lawsuits are reckless because they will increase cases of COVID-19 and overwhelm the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing the number of infections level off due to social distancing .
`` The stay-at-home order remains in place , '' Pritzker said at Tuesday 's briefing in Chicago .
An earlier order ends at midnight Thursday .
`` We will not stop this virus if because of this ruling , any resident can petition to be exempted from any aspect of this order .
We rely on collective action to keep us all safe , '' Pritzker said .
Raoul filed an appeal to Bailey 's lawsuit with the 5th District Appellate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court to intervene .
The case `` is wrong as a matter of law , '' he argued in a brief .
And , the governor `` has implemented emergency measures that have saved lives during a crisis that has cost Illinois so much . ''

Another GOP lawmaker takes Pritzker to court over stay-at-home order
Stay Home signs are seen at Fashion Outlets of Chicago shopping center in Rosemont. Associated Press
A second lawsuit challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker's authority to enact a stay-at-home order over the COVID-19 pandemic was filed Wednesday by a Republican lawmaker in Winnebago County.
State Rep. John Cabello of Machesney Park argues Pritzker's extension of the order through May 30 is hurting Illinois businesses and jobs.
The legal action follows a lawsuit from state Rep. Darren Bailey of Xenia filed last week. Monday, a Clay County judge issued a temporary restraining order exempting Bailey alone from Pritzker's mandate. On Wednesday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul appealed Bailey's lawsuit, saying the public would suffer "significant harm" if Pritzker's authority was undercut.
Cabello's lawsuit includes himself and other Illinoisans. It claims irreparable harm because people are required to stay at home, beginning with the governor's original order March 20.
"The fundamental right for Cabello, and all persons similarly situated, of free movement to leave their homes and engage in activities as they so desire were arbitrarily stripped away from them by the March 20 executive order, which according to Pritzker could continue into perpetuity as he solely determines," his attorneys argue in the lawsuit.
The Cabello lawsuit asks the court to bar Pritzker or his representatives from enforcing the stay-at-home order and from issuing any similar orders in the future.
"Even if well-intentioned," the order "took complete control of the free movement of every citizen within the state of Illinois, which for all intents and purposes has created a police state," it argues.
Pritzker on Tuesday said such lawsuits are reckless because they will increase cases of COVID-19 and overwhelm the health care system just as the state was seeing the number of infections level off due to social distancing.
"The stay-at-home order remains in place," Pritzker said at Tuesday's briefing in Chicago. An earlier order ends at midnight Thursday.
"We will not stop this virus if because of this ruling, any resident can petition to be exempted from any aspect of this order. We rely on collective action to keep us all safe," Pritzker said.
Raoul filed an appeal to Bailey's lawsuit with the 5th District Appellate Court and also asked the Illinois Supreme Court to intervene.
The case "is wrong as a matter of law," he argued in a brief. And, the governor "has implemented emergency measures that have saved lives during a crisis that has cost Illinois so much."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--Arlington Heights restaurant faces challenge of opening during pandemic

Even when the state 's stay-at-home order is lifted , some restaurants fear they might have to close for good because of the financial impact of COVID-19 .
But in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic , there 's at least one new restaurant that decided to open its doors -- if only for curbside pickup .
Scratchboard Kitchen , 5 W. Campbell St. in downtown Arlington Heights , stuck to its original timeline of an April launch when it began taking online orders last weekend .
`` This is a time when everybody needs a little bit of comfort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nourishment , '' said owner Danielle Kuhn .
While patrons ca n't yet dine inside the 61-seat brunch spot , they can order ahead at scratchboardkitchenah.com from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday .
The carryout menu represents about half what Scratchboard will offer when it begins full operations .
Offerings include the Biscuit Sandwich ( with maple-glazed pork belly , egg and pimiento cheese ) , the Shakshouka Grilled Cheese and Market Grain Bowl -- items that travel well , said Grace Goudie , the executive chef .
The restaurant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were dropped off at Northwest Community Hospital , St. Alexius Medical Center , PADS and Catholic Charities .
`` As a team , we learned quickly we are all problem solvers and very adaptable , '' Kuhn said .
`` We are taking this day-by-day and week-by-week .
Our goal and dream is to open for full service .
We want to see people gathered around this table and see them enjoying the incredible food Chef ( Goudie ) has been creating . ''

Arlington Heights restaurant faces challenge of opening during pandemic
The Shakshouka Grilled Cheese -- with Hooks aged cheddar, Nordic Creamery Grumpy Goat Cheese, Shakshouka jam and Gunthorp Farms duck confit -- is one of the items on the carryout menu of Scratchboard Kitchen in Arlington Heights. Courtesy of Scratchboard Kitchen
Scratchboard Kitchen, 5 W. Campbell St. in downtown Arlington Heights, is offering to-go orders while preparing for eventual dine-in operations to begin. Courtesy of Scratchboard Kitchen
Even when the state's stay-at-home order is lifted, some restaurants fear they might have to close for good because of the financial impact of COVID-19.
But in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, there's at least one new restaurant that decided to open its doors -- if only for curbside pickup.
Scratchboard Kitchen, 5 W. Campbell St. in downtown Arlington Heights, stuck to its original timeline of an April launch when it began taking online orders last weekend.
"This is a time when everybody needs a little bit of comfort and joy, and they certainly need nourishment," said owner Danielle Kuhn.
While patrons can't yet dine inside the 61-seat brunch spot, they can order ahead at scratchboardkitchenah.com from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
The carryout menu represents about half what Scratchboard will offer when it begins full operations.
Offerings include the Biscuit Sandwich (with maple-glazed pork belly, egg and pimiento cheese), the Shakshouka Grilled Cheese and Market Grain Bowl -- items that travel well, said Grace Goudie, the executive chef.
The restaurant has already made some 300 meals that were dropped off at Northwest Community Hospital, St. Alexius Medical Center, PADS and Catholic Charities.
"As a team, we learned quickly we are all problem solvers and very adaptable," Kuhn said. "We are taking this day-by-day and week-by-week. Our goal and dream is to open for full service. We want to see people gathered around this table and see them enjoying the incredible food Chef (Goudie) has been creating."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--O'Donnell: Rocky dismissal of McDonough does Wirtz family no favors

WHILE NHL ARCHAEOLOGISTS continue their dig for clues in the sudden disconnect of John McDonough and the Blackhawks , here 's a statement of unassailable fact : Whatever the cause of the break , any individual given as much credit from within as McDonough for the remarkable revitalization of the organization deserved a far more reasoned farewell than a rushed late-afternoon news release during a pandemic .
Bernie Madoff received a more sensitive goodbye from the Nasdaq .
Biggest riddler in the current crankshafting is team chairman Rocky Wirtz , who has been trying very hard to outskate his family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reason McDonough , 66 , was n't allowed to announce his `` retirement , '' targeted for a benignly plausible date such as June 30 ?
In the meantime , if he had become so dispensibly loathsome amid the West Madison Street hockey pucks and Breakthru Beverage ice , why not simply blackout the McDonough square any time the team 's House Party app was in use ?
This is not the way gentlemanly au revoirs were handled by Gabe Eaton , Tom Les , Tom Lemanski and other soaring Dons back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Niles .
And now 'Hawks fans can only fret : Are they stuck inside of Reinsdorf-ville with those title blues again ?
EVEN THE MOST VIRTUAL NFL draft can prompt a notable touch of harmonic convergence -- especially for more long-term fans of regional high school football .
When the Bears made Cole Kmet their top selection in the 2020 sweeper last Friday , it completed an odd exacta that recalled one of the greatest days in the history of Hersey High athletics .
Too many years ago , Bruce Glover 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Illinois State for the Illinois High School Association 's 1987 6A crown .
According to The Daily Herald 's sky pilot Keith Reinhard -- who was covering his final prep football championship weekend : '' ( The Huskies ) were better because defensive tackle Frank Kmet and junior quarterback Duke Tobin were the two best football players on the rain-slicked AstroTurf field . ''
Frank Kmet is the father of Cole .
Duke Tobin is the director of player personnel for Cincinnati and one of the Bengals ' key executives who signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LSU 's Joe Burrow as the No .
1 choice in the draft .
The Kmet-Tobin orbits would have completely remerged if the Bengals had taken young Cole with the first pick of the second round , No .
33 overall .
Cincinnati instead tabbed wide receiver Tee Higgins of Clemson , 10 spots ahead of the Bears and Kmet .
STREET-BEATIN ' : NBC has a huge hole with no Kentucky Derby Saturday , so The Peacock will air a three-hour archived Derby bloc ( WMAQ-Channel 5 , 2 p.m. ) highlighted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
( Secretariat is the 7-2 morning-line chalk atop a field of 14 ; But if 4-1 second pick Citation does n't win , Phil Georgeff will come spinning out of The Big Booth Upstairs -- `` The Voice '' worshipped the 1948 champ . )
... Intriguing speculation out of New York that ESPN NY-FM management is considering punting a.m. dead weight `` Golic & Wingo '' to another station to fulfill national obligations and go local vs. Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti of Entercom 's WFAN .
Relevance to Chicago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no prayer of a full daytime duel with WSCR-AM ( 670 ) until they jettison `` G & W '' and open morning-drive to Chicago-focused programming .
... Netflix has just dropped `` A Secret Love , '' an 82-minute documentary on the long romance of Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel .
The two met while playing in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League ( `` A League of Their Own '' ) in 1947 and finally wed in 2015 at an assisted living facility in West suburban St. Charles .
... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : A little Will Perdue can go a long way .
... Nice angled `` get '' by Jerry Riles on his `` The Rewind Sports : 60 '' : Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot told him the play-calling of Matt Nagy last season was `` pedestrian '' and `` very poor . ''
( So order -- no parking on the dance floor at Soldier Field ; Riles ' weekly chatfest airs Sundays at 6 p.m. on WCPT-AM ( 820 ) .
... And Dave Corzine -- the enduring NBAer who played more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ championship than any other ( 5 ) -- curbing his enthusiasm on `` The Last Dance '' : `` I 've been down in New Mexico at a place that does n't get ESPN , so I have n't seen any of it .
I heard it 's pretty good .
I 'll probably binge-watch somewhere down the line . ''
• Jim O'Donnell 's Sports & Media column appears Thursday and Sunday .
Reach him at jimodonnelldh @ yahoo.com .

O'Donnell: Rocky dismissal of McDonough does Wirtz family no favors
John McDonough congratulates Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, left, and Patrick Kane after they were each signed for another 8 years in 2014. Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
WHILE NHL ARCHAEOLOGISTS continue their dig for clues in the sudden disconnect of John McDonough and the Blackhawks, here's a statement of unassailable fact:
Whatever the cause of the break, any individual given as much credit from within as McDonough for the remarkable revitalization of the organization deserved a far more reasoned farewell than a rushed late-afternoon news release during a pandemic.
Bernie Madoff received a more sensitive goodbye from the Nasdaq.
Biggest riddler in the current crankshafting is team chairman Rocky Wirtz, who has been trying very hard to outskate his family's historic imaging problems.
Is there a reason McDonough, 66, wasn't allowed to announce his "retirement," targeted for a benignly plausible date such as June 30?
In the meantime, if he had become so dispensibly loathsome amid the West Madison Street hockey pucks and Breakthru Beverage ice, why not simply blackout the McDonough square any time the team's House Party app was in use?
This is not the way gentlemanly au revoirs were handled by Gabe Eaton, Tom Les, Tom Lemanski and other soaring Dons back at McDonough's revered Notre Dame High in Niles.
And now 'Hawks fans can only fret:
Are they stuck inside of Reinsdorf-ville with those title blues again?
EVEN THE MOST VIRTUAL NFL draft can prompt a notable touch of harmonic convergence -- especially for more long-term fans of regional high school football.
When the Bears made Cole Kmet their top selection in the 2020 sweeper last Friday, it completed an odd exacta that recalled one of the greatest days in the history of Hersey High athletics.
Too many years ago, Bruce Glover's Huskies upset unbeaten East St. Louis 26-6 at Illinois State for the Illinois High School Association's 1987 6A crown.
According to The Daily Herald's sky pilot Keith Reinhard -- who was covering his final prep football championship weekend:
"(The Huskies) were better because defensive tackle Frank Kmet and junior quarterback Duke Tobin were the two best football players on the rain-slicked AstroTurf field."
Frank Kmet is the father of Cole.
Duke Tobin is the director of player personnel for Cincinnati and one of the Bengals' key executives who signed off on the team's selection of LSU's Joe Burrow as the No. 1 choice in the draft.
The Kmet-Tobin orbits would have completely remerged if the Bengals had taken young Cole with the first pick of the second round, No. 33 overall.
Cincinnati instead tabbed wide receiver Tee Higgins of Clemson, 10 spots ahead of the Bears and Kmet.
STREET-BEATIN': NBC has a huge hole with no Kentucky Derby Saturday, so The Peacock will air a three-hour archived Derby bloc (WMAQ-Channel 5, 2 p.m.) highlighted by the animated "Triple Crown Showdown." (Secretariat is the 7-2 morning-line chalk atop a field of 14; But if 4-1 second pick Citation doesn't win, Phil Georgeff will come spinning out of The Big Booth Upstairs -- "The Voice" worshipped the 1948 champ.) ...
Intriguing speculation out of New York that ESPN NY-FM management is considering punting a.m. dead weight "Golic & Wingo" to another station to fulfill national obligations and go local vs. Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti of Entercom's WFAN. Relevance to Chicago is that Mike Thomas and ESPN AM-1000 have no prayer of a full daytime duel with WSCR-AM (670) until they jettison "G&W" and open morning-drive to Chicago-focused programming. ...
Netflix has just dropped "A Secret Love," an 82-minute documentary on the long romance of Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel. The two met while playing in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League ("A League of Their Own") in 1947 and finally wed in 2015 at an assisted living facility in West suburban St. Charles. ...
Memo to freshness-starved Kevin Cross and NBCSCH: A little Will Perdue can go a long way. ...
Nice angled "get" by Jerry Riles on his "The Rewind Sports: 60": Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot told him the play-calling of Matt Nagy last season was "pedestrian" and "very poor." (So order -- no parking on the dance floor at Soldier Field; Riles' weekly chatfest airs Sundays at 6 p.m. on WCPT-AM (820). ...
And Dave Corzine -- the enduring NBAer who played more seasons with Michael Jordan without winning a championship than any other (5) -- curbing his enthusiasm on "The Last Dance": "I've been down in New Mexico at a place that doesn't get ESPN, so I haven't seen any of it. I heard it's pretty good. I'll probably binge-watch somewhere down the line."
• Jim O'Donnell's Sports & Media column appears Thursday and Sunday. Reach him at jimodonnelldh@yahoo.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--Driver killed when Hummer collides with pickup truck in Mundelein

An autopsy likely will be conducted Thursday on a driver who died Tuesday after a two-vehicle crash in Mundelein .
@ @ @ @ @ 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Route 176 and Route 60/83 , when a Hummer SUV collided @ @ @ @ @ Mundelein police said .
The man driving the Hummer was taken to Advocate Condell Medical @ @ @ @ @ he died , police said .
Authorities have n't released his name but said he @ @ @ @ @ .
The autopsy was n't done sooner because the coroner 's office tests for the @ @ @ @ @ now .
As of Wednesday afternoon , the coroner 's office was awaiting test results @ @ @ @ @ the virus , additional protective measures are taken , Coroner Howard Cooper said .
The @ @ @ @ @ was taken to Condell with minor injuries .
No tickets have been issued .
The @ @ @ @ @ the Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team .

Driver killed when Hummer collides with pickup truck in Mundelein
An autopsy likely will be conducted Thursday on a driver who died Tuesday after a two-vehicle crash in Mundelein.
The fatal crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Route 176 and Route 60/83, when a Hummer SUV collided with a pickup truck, Mundelein police said.
The man driving the Hummer was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, where he died, police said. Authorities haven't released his name but said he was an 82-year-old Mundelein-area resident.
The autopsy wasn't done sooner because the coroner's office tests for the COVID-19 virus before those examinations now. As of Wednesday afternoon, the coroner's office was awaiting test results. If a body has the virus, additional protective measures are taken, Coroner Howard Cooper said.
The driver of the pickup truck was taken to Condell with minor injuries.
No tickets have been issued. The crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--Top Daily Herald executive Baumann retires, ends 56 years with company

Daniel E Baumann , one of the architects of the Daily Herald 's rise from a community weekly to a suburban powerhouse , has announced his retirement as chairman emeritus of the Paddock Publications Inc. board of directors .
In relinquishing his position on the board , Baumann ended a long association with the company that dated back to 1964 when he joined what was then the weekly Herald as a reporter .
He grew to become a key partner with late owner Stuart R. Paddock Jr. in shepherding the company through a period of strong growth in the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Douglas K. Ray , the current publisher , CEO and board chairman .
Baumann stepped down from full-time status in 2002 but remained active with the company as its board chairman until he moved into a role as chairman emeritus in 2010 to further the transition to Ray 's succession as chairman .
He continued to act as a board director and consultant on operational issues , and played a part in the work in 2018 to convert ownership of the company to its employees .
`` I will be forever indebted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has given me , beginning 56 years ago as a beat reporter , '' Baumann said .
`` I am proud to have had this long association with a company which then , and now , reflects the highest standards of purpose and conduct .
`` That tone was set by the founding family and has continued during periods of growth and periods of challenge .
At a time when many communities have become local news deserts , it is a tribute to the staff , the executive team and the directors of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commitment of the founding family . ''
Baumann led Paddock Publications as it transformed from a successful-but-imperiled group of weeklies into an information company comprising the third largest daily newspaper in the state of Illinois , a successful online publication , a journal of news for suburban Latinos and a host of regular specialty news and information products .
He began taking on leadership roles by 1967 , was named editor in 1975 , then become general manager in 1982 and chief operating officer in 1988 .
In 1998 , he was appointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publisher .
He was named board chairman in 2002 .
`` From reporter to editor to the key executive of Paddock Publications , '' Ray said in a memo to the staff , `` he made an impact at every level -- from award-winning reporter and editor to business executive guiding the Daily Herald from a small suburban weekly to one of the finest newspaper companies in the country .
Through it all , Dan never wavered from his commitment to excellence and set a high standard for all of us . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bachelor 's degree in journalism and a master 's degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin in Madison .
His studies included concentrations in Russian language and culture .
At one time , he aspired to become a foreign correspondent , but in an interview in 2010 , he said his ambitions were changed by the ongoing growth and opportunity at Paddock and by the recognition that , `` The quiet , tree-lined streets of Arlington Heights seemed like a better place to raise a family . ''

Top Daily Herald executive Baumann retires, ends 56 years with company
Daniel E Baumann, one of the architects of the Daily Herald's rise from a community weekly to a suburban powerhouse, has announced his retirement as chairman emeritus of the Paddock Publications Inc. board of directors.
In relinquishing his position on the board, Baumann ended a long association with the company that dated back to 1964 when he joined what was then the weekly Herald as a reporter.
He grew to become a key partner with late owner Stuart R. Paddock Jr. in shepherding the company through a period of strong growth in the second half of the 20th century and mentored Douglas K. Ray, the current publisher, CEO and board chairman.
Baumann stepped down from full-time status in 2002 but remained active with the company as its board chairman until he moved into a role as chairman emeritus in 2010 to further the transition to Ray's succession as chairman.
He continued to act as a board director and consultant on operational issues, and played a part in the work in 2018 to convert ownership of the company to its employees.
"I will be forever indebted to Paddock Publications for the many opportunities it has given me, beginning 56 years ago as a beat reporter," Baumann said. "I am proud to have had this long association with a company which then, and now, reflects the highest standards of purpose and conduct.
"That tone was set by the founding family and has continued during periods of growth and periods of challenge. At a time when many communities have become local news deserts, it is a tribute to the staff, the executive team and the directors of the company that they have retained the commitment of the founding family."
Baumann led Paddock Publications as it transformed from a successful-but-imperiled group of weeklies into an information company comprising the third largest daily newspaper in the state of Illinois, a successful online publication, a journal of news for suburban Latinos and a host of regular specialty news and information products.
He began taking on leadership roles by 1967, was named editor in 1975, then become general manager in 1982 and chief operating officer in 1988. In 1998, he was appointed chief executive officer and in 1999, publisher. He was named board chairman in 2002.
"From reporter to editor to the key executive of Paddock Publications," Ray said in a memo to the staff, "he made an impact at every level -- from award-winning reporter and editor to business executive guiding the Daily Herald from a small suburban weekly to one of the finest newspaper companies in the country. Through it all, Dan never wavered from his commitment to excellence and set a high standard for all of us."
A native of Milwaukee, Baumann earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
His studies included concentrations in Russian language and culture. At one time, he aspired to become a foreign correspondent, but in an interview in 2010, he said his ambitions were changed by the ongoing growth and opportunity at Paddock and by the recognition that, "The quiet, tree-lined streets of Arlington Heights seemed like a better place to raise a family."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--One in custody after standoff on Edens

One in custody after standoff on Edens

A truck driver was taken into custody Wednesday after a nearly four-hour standoff on the Edens Expressway in Skokie .
@ @ @ @ @ from Michigan from the cab of a semitrailer truck that was stopped on the Edens @ @ @ @ @ Road .
The driver was seen opening the cab 's door to communicate with police @ @ @ @ @ closing the door while officers had their guns drawn .
Eventually the driver surrendered , @ @ @ @ @ series of approaches and retreats by state troopers .
The incident had shut down I-94 @ @ @ @ @ Street and Skokie Boulevard .
About 12:50 p.m. , the southbound lanes of I-94 re-opened @ @ @ @ @ shortly after .
The woman taken into custody is at a Skokie hospital , Illinois @ @ @ @

One in custody after standoff on Edens
A truck driver was taken into custody Wednesday after a nearly four-hour standoff on the Edens Expressway in Skokie.
Negotiators coaxed a 54-year-old woman from Michigan from the cab of a semitrailer truck that was stopped on the Edens outbound ramp to Old Orchard Road. The driver was seen opening the cab's door to communicate with police before going back in and closing the door while officers had their guns drawn.
Eventually the driver surrendered, but not without halting a series of approaches and retreats by state troopers.
The incident had shut down I-94 in both directions between Dempster Street and Skokie Boulevard. About 12:50 p.m., the southbound lanes of I-94 re-opened and the northbound lanes reopened shortly after.
The woman taken into custody is at a Skokie hospital, Illinois State Police said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-28--Dining in: Restaurants fete Cinco de Mayo, others re-open for take out

Di Pescara : In honor of Cinco de Mayo , from Friday through Tuesday , May 1-5 , the Northbrook restaurant will be offering special fish tacos to-go .
A combo of blackened mahi mahi with roasted corn , pico de gallo , salsa and guacamole on corn tortillas , the tacos are available on the a la carte menu for carryout and delivery .
Di Pescara is at 2124 Northbrook Court , Northbrook , ( 847 ) 498-4321 or di-pescara.com/ .
El Gran Agave : How do five days of $ 5 deals for Cinco de Mayo sound ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday , $ 5 micheladas on Saturday , $ 5 chorizo potato skins on Sunday , $ 5 nachos on Monday and five tacos for $ 10 on Tuesday .
Do n't forget the margarita kits ( $ 19 serves three , $ 32 serves six ) and michelada kits ( $ 20 ) , too .
Pre-order from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday through Monday , May 1-4 , and noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday , May 5 .
El Gran Agave is at 1650 Maple Ave. , Lisle , ( 630 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gomez : To fete Cinco de Mayo , from Tuesday , May 5 , through Sunday , May 17 , the fast-casual Naperville restaurant will be serving up $ 5 burritos , burrito bowls , nachos and nacho fries at the drive-through only .
Plus , GYG has added two new protein fillings to try -- flank steak and tofu ranchero .
Guzman Y Gomez is at 1519 N. Naper Blvd.
, Naperville , ( 331 ) 457 5991 , guzmanygomez.com/ .
Jet 's Pizza : The Detroit-style pizza chain is getting into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its new Mexican Pizza available now through June .
The pizza , topped with chorizo , mozzarella , cheddar , black olives , diced tomatoes and jalapeño peppers , is $ 13.99 with the code MEX .
It can be ordered for contactless delivery or curbside pickup .
Jet 's has locations in Arlington Heights , Aurora , Chicago , Naperville , Schaumburg , Wheaton and more .
jetspizza.com/ .
On The Border : Starting Wednesday , April 29 , diners can pre-order a Cinco in a Bag online for pickup between noon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For $ 25 , the kit includes a taco family meal ( seasoned ground beef only ) , a bowl of queso , swag and five Cinco cups ( while supplies last ) .
Plus , the Mexican restaurant is now offering family meals that serve four to five diners and feature options such as the classic fajita combo , taco and cheese enchilada , taco , enchilada or enchilasagna .
All come with chips and salsa , Mexican rice and a choice of beans and start at $ 19.99 .
Besides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and jalapeño pineapple margarita are $ 10 ) , beer and wine can also be added to a pickup-only order .
On The Border is located at 1512 S. Randall Road , Algonquin , ( 847 ) 960-3915 ; 1915 Glacier Park Ave. , Naperville , ( 331 ) 472-8740 ; and 535 N. Lakeview Pkwy.
, Vernon Hills , ( 224 ) 433-5450 ; ontheborder.com/ .
Dover Straits : The Mundelein seafood restaurant is reopening Wednesday , April 29 , for curbside pickup only .
Hours and menu options will be available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Route 45 , Mundelein , ( 847 ) 949-1550 , doverstraits.com/ .
Victory Meat and Seafood : Starting Thursday , April 30 , the Elmhurst steak and seafood restaurant will be back in business for carryout and delivery on Thursdays , Fridays and Saturdays .
The limited menu features salads , hors d'oeuvres , sides , prime meats ( filet mignon , prime New York strip , skirt steak center cut ) , Victory Prime Burger , crispy brick chicken , pastas and fish specials .
Order online or over the phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St. , Elmhurst , ( 630 ) 359-5599 , victorymeatandseafood.com/ .
The Village Squire : The Crystal Lake and McHenry locations of The Village Squire reopened this week for pickup and delivery .
The on-the-go menu features a variety of family packs ( chicken fingers , gyros , chicken souvlaki , pastitsio , barbecue ribs , schnitzel ) ranging in price from $ 28.99 to $ 39.99 ( free popcorn included ) .
And diners can order mai tai and rum barrel to-go kits , too .
The restaurants are at 4818 Northwest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) 455-4130 , and 4512 W. Elm St. , McHenry , ( 815 ) 385-0900 , thevillagesquire.com/ .
As the stay-at-home order continues , you can support suburban restaurants by ordering meals to-go .
To find out which restaurants are still offering curbside , carryout or delivery , check our list of towns and restaurants here : dailyherald.com/entlife/ or diningatadistance.com/chicago .

Dining in: Restaurants fete Cinco de Mayo, others re-open for take out
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Di Pescara will be offering special fish tacos to-go Friday through Tuesday, May 1-5. Courtesy of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
Cinco de Mayo
Di Pescara: In honor of Cinco de Mayo, from Friday through Tuesday, May 1-5, the Northbrook restaurant will be offering special fish tacos to-go. A combo of blackened mahi mahi with roasted corn, pico de gallo, salsa and guacamole on corn tortillas, the tacos are available on the a la carte menu for carryout and delivery. Di Pescara is at 2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook, (847) 498-4321 or di-pescara.com/.
El Gran Agave: How do five days of $5 deals for Cinco de Mayo sound? Specials include $5 jalapeño rellenos on Friday, $5 micheladas on Saturday, $5 chorizo potato skins on Sunday, $5 nachos on Monday and five tacos for $10 on Tuesday. Don't forget the margarita kits ($19 serves three, $32 serves six) and michelada kits ($20), too. Pre-order from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday through Monday, May 1-4, and noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 5. El Gran Agave is at 1650 Maple Ave., Lisle, (630) 541-8959, elgranagaverestaurant.com/.
From May 5-18, nachos and fries are only $5 at Guzman Y Gomez in Naperville. - Courtesy of Guzman Y Gomez
Guzman Y Gomez: To fete Cinco de Mayo, from Tuesday, May 5, through Monday, May 18, the fast-casual Naperville restaurant will be serving up $5 burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and nacho fries at the drive-through only. Plus, GYG has added two new protein fillings to try -- flank steak and tofu ranchero. Guzman Y Gomez is at 1519 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, (331) 457 5991, guzmanygomez.com/.
Jet's Pizza: The Detroit-style pizza chain is getting into the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with its new Mexican Pizza available now through June. The pizza, topped with chorizo, mozzarella, cheddar, black olives, diced tomatoes and jalapeño peppers, is $13.99 with the code MEX. It can be ordered for contactless delivery or curbside pickup. Jet's has locations in Arlington Heights, Aurora, Chicago, Naperville, Schaumburg, Wheaton and more. jetspizza.com/.
On The Border: Starting Wednesday, April 29, diners can pre-order a Cinco in a Bag online for pickup between noon and 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 5. For $25, the kit includes a taco family meal (seasoned ground beef only), a bowl of queso, swag and five Cinco cups (while supplies last). Plus, the Mexican restaurant is now offering family meals that serve four to five diners and feature options such as the classic fajita combo, taco and cheese enchilada, taco, enchilada or enchilasagna. All come with chips and salsa, Mexican rice and a choice of beans and start at $19.99. Besides the regular menu, cocktails (margarita and jalapeño pineapple margarita are $10), beer and wine can also be added to a pickup-only order. On The Border is located at 1512 S. Randall Road, Algonquin, (847) 960-3915; 1915 Glacier Park Ave., Naperville, (331) 472-8740; and 535 N. Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills, (224) 433-5450; ontheborder.com/.
Jet's Pizza is now offering a Mexican pizza option. - Courtesy of Jet's Pizza
Dover Straits: The Mundelein seafood restaurant has reopened for curbside pickup only. The limited menu features a variety of appetizers, fish, meats, main entrees and desserts, plus select wine and beer by the bottle. Hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. The restaurant is at 890 U.S. Route 45, Mundelein, (847) 949-1550, doverstraits.com/.
Victory Meat and Seafood: Starting Thursday, April 30, the Elmhurst steak and seafood restaurant will be back in business for carryout and delivery on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The limited menu features salads, hors d'oeuvres, sides, prime meats (filet mignon, prime New York strip, skirt steak center cut), Victory Prime Burger, crispy brick chicken, pastas and fish specials. Order online or over the phone. Victory is at 116 N. York St., Elmhurst, (630) 359-5599, victorymeatandseafood.com/.
The Village Squire: The Crystal Lake and McHenry locations of The Village Squire reopened this week for pickup and delivery. The on-the-go menu features a variety of family packs (chicken fingers, gyros, chicken souvlaki, pastitsio, barbecue ribs, schnitzel) ranging in price from $28.99 to $39.99 (free popcorn included). And diners can order mai tai and rum barrel to-go kits, too. The restaurants are at 4818 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake, (815) 455-4130, and 4512 W. Elm St., McHenry, (815) 385-0900, thevillagesquire.com/.
Meals to-go
As the stay-at-home order continues, you can support suburban restaurants by ordering meals to-go. To find out which restaurants are still offering curbside, carryout or delivery, check our list of towns and restaurants here: dailyherald.com/entlife/ or diningatadistance.com/chicago.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--Vernon Township hands out thousands of face masks

The early morning downpour Wednesday did n't deter Vernon Hills resident Sandy Josephsen from driving to the Vernon Township office in Buffalo Grove for masks to protect her and her family during the COVID-19 pandemic .
The township Wednesday planned to distribute more than 3,000 face masks donated by Medline Industries , a Northfield-based manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies .
Josephsen said her twin daughters , husband and grandmother would benefit greatly from the free masks .
They previously had nothing more than bandannas to cover their faces .
Township Supervisor Jonathan Altenberg said the 3,000 masks are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week .
`` Because the village of Buffalo Grove and village of Mundelein being in our ( township ) and requirements for people to have masks to be in public places there , there is a real problem for finding masks in the area , '' he said .
`` With a donation from Medline we want to hand these out and stop the spread of COVID-19 . ''
Masks were made available to all residents of the township , which includes portions of Buffalo Grove , Indian Creek , Lincolnshire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Riverwoods , Vernon Hills and Lake Forest .

Vernon Township hands out thousands of face masks
The early morning downpour Wednesday didn't deter Vernon Hills resident Sandy Josephsen from driving to the Vernon Township office in Buffalo Grove for masks to protect her and her family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The township Wednesday planned to distribute more than 3,000 face masks donated by Medline Industries, a Northfield-based manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies.
Josephsen said her twin daughters, husband and grandmother would benefit greatly from the free masks. They previously had nothing more than bandannas to cover their faces.
Township Supervisor Jonathan Altenberg said the 3,000 masks are in addition to about 2,000 the township distributed last week.
"Because the village of Buffalo Grove and village of Mundelein being in our (township) and requirements for people to have masks to be in public places there, there is a real problem for finding masks in the area," he said. "With a donation from Medline we want to hand these out and stop the spread of COVID-19."
Masks were made available to all residents of the township, which includes portions of Buffalo Grove, Indian Creek, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Mettawa, Mundelein, Riverwoods, Vernon Hills and Lake Forest.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--With Palatine farmers market set to open Saturday, organizers 'feel the pressure of doing this right

Organizers say Palatine 's long-running summer farmers market will serve as a test of sorts when it opens for the season Saturday under restrictions aimed at operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic .
Facial coverings or masks , social distancing and a prohibition of food sampling will be among the measures taken at the outdoor market , which will run from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Palatine 's Metra station parking lot .
Only vendors will be allowed to handle products before a sale , and anyone feeling ill should stay away , organizers say .
Farmers markets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may operate under an executive order from Gov .
J.B. Pritzker .
Palatine will use an `` in-and-out '' model encouraged by the North Aurora-based Illinois Farmers Market Association .
Evanston will conduct business the same way for the opening of its seasonal market Saturday .
Marg Duer , who is Palatine 's village clerk and the founder and manager of the roughly 30-year-old farmers market , stressed it wo n't be an opportunity to socialize or enjoy music like in the past .
Patrons will be expected to make a purchase from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sister Cities Association and exit quickly .
`` We feel the pressure of doing this right , because I believe a number of market managers from the area will be scouting out how we 're doing things and how it 's working , '' Duer said .
Other recommendations include admitting only one family member and sanitizing hands before entering .
Visitors also are asked to leave children and pets at home .
As for the vendors , a face covering and sanitary gloves are required at all times , and a designated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use a tray for cash and credit cards .
Everything sold must be prepackaged or provided in single-use bags to customers , who are to abide by a 6-foot marking from products .
Duer said volunteers will dispense hand sanitizer to customers at the entrances and monitor the crowd in the market area to ensure a 6-foot distance is being observed .
Many other suburbs are scheduled to begin farmers markets in June .
Original opening dates were still listed Wednesday for markets in Schaumburg , Elgin , Lake Zurich and 95th Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now is to be determined .
Janie Maxwell , executive director of the Illinois Farmers Market Association , said it 's important for the events to continue because they provide access to healthy , local food .
She said there also is the matter of keeping farmers in business .
In an association survey that had 89 responses as of March 31 , members expressed concern about closing or losing significant revenue if farmers markets were not held in Illinois this year .
Outdoor markets already open downstate have been using drive-through , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the reasons we wanted to make sure that these ( COVID-19 operating ) guidelines were available to our local communities was to paint the picture that , yes , it 's not business as usual , '' Maxwell said .
`` It 's not that great community social gathering opportunity with food .
But farmers markets are significant places for the sale of food . ''
Dan Pilguy , a Palatine market organizer and owner of Arlington Crest Farms in the village , will be present for Saturday 's opening with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fruit .
He expressed confidence the Palatine market has the necessary regulations in place to operate safely .
`` I think all the vendors collectively are going to feel the pressure , '' Pilguy said , `` and we 'll do what we can do . ''
Palatine 's summer farmers market will run in Metra commuter parking lot B every Saturday through Oct. 31 .

With Palatine farmers market set to open Saturday, organizers 'feel the pressure of doing this right'
Dan Pilguy, a Palatine Farmers Market organizer and owner of Arlington Crest Farms in the village, will be present for Saturday's opening with a selection of organic vegetables, herbs and fruit. He expressed confidence the Palatine market has the necessary regulations in place to operate safely. Courtesy of Arlington Crest Farm
This is what the downtown Palatine summer farmers market used to look like. When it opens for the season Saturday, mandatory facial coverings, social distancing and a prohibition on food sampling will be among the rules set in an effort to operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy of Palatine farmers market
Organizers say Palatine's long-running summer farmers market will serve as a test of sorts when it opens for the season Saturday under restrictions aimed at operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facial coverings or masks, social distancing and a prohibition of food sampling will be among the measures taken at the outdoor market, which will run from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Palatine's Metra station parking lot.
Only vendors will be allowed to handle products before a sale, and anyone feeling ill should stay away, organizers say.
Farmers markets have been deemed an essential business and may operate under an executive order from Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Palatine will use an "in-and-out" model encouraged by the North Aurora-based Illinois Farmers Market Association.
Evanston will conduct business the same way for the opening of its seasonal market Saturday.
Marg Duer, who is Palatine's village clerk and the founder and manager of the roughly 30-year-old farmers market, stressed it won't be an opportunity to socialize or enjoy music like in the past. Patrons will be expected to make a purchase from the market operated by the nonprofit Palatine Sister Cities Association and exit quickly.
"We feel the pressure of doing this right, because I believe a number of market managers from the area will be scouting out how we're doing things and how it's working," Duer said.
Other recommendations include admitting only one family member and sanitizing hands before entering. Visitors also are asked to leave children and pets at home.
As for the vendors, a face covering and sanitary gloves are required at all times, and a designated worker who isn't handling products must use a tray for cash and credit cards. Everything sold must be prepackaged or provided in single-use bags to customers, who are to abide by a 6-foot marking from products.
Duer said volunteers will dispense hand sanitizer to customers at the entrances and monitor the crowd in the market area to ensure a 6-foot distance is being observed.
Many other suburbs are scheduled to begin farmers markets in June. Original opening dates were still listed Wednesday for markets in Schaumburg, Elgin, Lake Zurich and 95th Street in Naperville, but Arlington Heights' now is to be determined.
Janie Maxwell, executive director of the Illinois Farmers Market Association, said it's important for the events to continue because they provide access to healthy, local food. She said there also is the matter of keeping farmers in business.
In an association survey that had 89 responses as of March 31, members expressed concern about closing or losing significant revenue if farmers markets were not held in Illinois this year. Outdoor markets already open downstate have been using drive-through, curbside and in-and-out models.
"One of the reasons we wanted to make sure that these (COVID-19 operating) guidelines were available to our local communities was to paint the picture that, yes, it's not business as usual," Maxwell said. "It's not that great community social gathering opportunity with food. But farmers markets are significant places for the sale of food."
Dan Pilguy, a Palatine market organizer and owner of Arlington Crest Farms in the village, will be present for Saturday's opening with a selection of organic vegetables, herbs and fruit. He expressed confidence the Palatine market has the necessary regulations in place to operate safely.
"I think all the vendors collectively are going to feel the pressure," Pilguy said, "and we'll do what we can do."
Palatine's summer farmers market will run in Metra commuter parking lot B every Saturday through Oct. 31.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-30--Feder: Remote control keeps WBBM Newsradio on top of the news

The dedicated journalists of WBBM 780-AM/WCFS 105.9-FM did n't have time to celebrate winning top honors for outstanding news operation and three other first-place awards this week from the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association , Robert Feder writes .
That 's because they were too busy working from home to keep the top-rated Entercom all-news station up and running during the biggest story of our time .
Under the direction of Ron Gleason , director of news and programming , and Julie Mann , managing editor , WBBM Newsradio has reinvented itself on the fly to cover the COVID-19 pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news , traffic , weather , business and sports reporters , news writers , production staff and many news anchors working outside of the station 's Prudential Building headquarters , rarely are more than three people in the newsroom at any moment .
On Wednesday , morning news was anchored by Felicia Middlebrooks in studio and Pat Cassidy at home , and afternoon news was anchored by Keith Johnson in studio and Lisa Fielding at home .
Under the circumstances , accommodations have been made to reduce in-studio staffing during late-night and overnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shifts of part-time/weekend news anchors .
Get the full report , and more Chicago media news , at robertfeder.com .

Feder: Remote control keeps WBBM Newsradio on top of the news
WBBM Newsradio has reinvented itself on the fly to cover the COVID-19 pandemic while keeping its employees safe.
The dedicated journalists of WBBM 780-AM/WCFS 105.9-FM didn't have time to celebrate winning top honors for outstanding news operation and three other first-place awards this week from the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association, Robert Feder writes.
That's because they were too busy working from home to keep the top-rated Entercom all-news station up and running during the biggest story of our time.
Under the direction of Ron Gleason, director of news and programming, and Julie Mann, managing editor, WBBM Newsradio has reinvented itself on the fly to cover the COVID-19 pandemic while keeping its employees safe.
With news, traffic, weather, business and sports reporters, news writers, production staff and many news anchors working outside of the station's Prudential Building headquarters, rarely are more than three people in the newsroom at any moment.
On Wednesday, morning news was anchored by Felicia Middlebrooks in studio and Pat Cassidy at home, and afternoon news was anchored by Keith Johnson in studio and Lisa Fielding at home.
Under the circumstances, accommodations have been made to reduce in-studio staffing during late-night and overnight hours, including cutbacks to the regular shifts of part-time/weekend news anchors.
Get the full report, and more Chicago media news, at robertfeder.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--A song to make you smile: 'O-o-h Child' by The Five Stairsteps

We 're trying to inject a little positivity in the paper ( and on dailyherald.com ) with a daily `` @ @ @ @ @ . ''
It 's designed to help lift you out of your coronavirus funk .
@ @ @ @ @ O-o-h Child '' by the Chicago soul band The Five Stairsteps , released in 1970 @

A song to make you smile: 'O-o-h Child' by The Five Stairsteps
After a sixth Burke sibling joined the group, The Five Stairsteps became known simply as The Stairsteps.
We're trying to inject a little positivity in the paper (and on dailyherald.com) with a daily "Song to Make You Smile."
It's designed to help lift you out of your coronavirus funk.
Today's selection is "O-o-h Child" by the Chicago soul band The Five Stairsteps, released in 1970.
Send your ideas to suggestions@dailyherald.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-29--Constable: Turn and face the strange of coronavirus change

I have n't done my job the proper way since March 10 .
That 's the last time I drove to a place , sat down with folks , spent some time , got to know them a bit , shook their hands and conducted a proper face-to-face interview .
Getting to meet interesting strangers and asking them all about their lives is one of the most enjoyable and integral parts of my job .
Readers should , too .
Stories about people are better when they include descriptions about facial expressions , mannerisms , quirks and little charming moments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone conversations or awkward online chats .
People relax and open up more when they see me react to what they say .
But any of us workers still lucky enough to have a job have learned to adapt and make the best of a bad situation .
As David Bowie once advised in his `` Changes '' song , `` Turn and face the strange . ''
Forced to spend so much time with ourselves , we might even have some insights .
Even though I have difficulty remembering what day of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what month , I know the time because I still wear my watch .
I write my columns on a laptop , which constantly displays the time in the lower right corner , check my email and online stuff on the desk computer , which constantly displays the time in the upper right corner , use my cellphone , which always has the correct time , as I sit in our kitchen , which has a wall clock .
But I ca n't tell you the time unless I look at my watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking of feeling naked , many professional women working from home enjoy the freedom of not wearing a bra .
And probably a few professional men have enjoyed the freedom of finally being able to wear a bra while working .
We have enjoyed watching TV shows such as `` Homeland , '' `` Better Call Saul , '' `` Unorthodox , '' and movies such as `` Hunt for the Wilderpeople '' and `` Crip Camp . ''
We tire of every TV commercial starting with a haunting piano song as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this together .
My wife , Cheryl , and our homebound college son , Will , have enjoyed our time cooking and eating meals together , having philosophical discussions and playing cards and board games .
We play `` Catan '' and gin and hearts , and even dug into the old game vault in our basement to rekindle games we played when our sons were little .
Before every meal , we take turns reading from Will 's book , `` How To Eat , '' by Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long as a traditional grace , and reminds us to be thankful for the effort put into the meal by people , nature , pollinating bees and other animals , and the chance to concentrate on what is important , instead of just stuffing our faces .
Under Will 's guidance , we usually meditate for 10 or 20 minutes while food is cooking .
Will , who celebrated his 21st birthday on lockdown with his parents , got a Dutch oven as his big present , and has been using it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yeast he grows in a jar .
Will is vegan , which means we have n't eaten any beef , chicken , pork , seafood , eggs or dairy products since he came home .
I miss cheese , but this is a good time to give up meat .
He 's right about how eating plants is healthier for us and the animals , and better for the environment .
But with my new office in the kitchen , and my bad habit of snacking on carbs and nuts , I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get our groceries delivered .
Aside from the store being out of whole-wheat flour , asking if we 'd like oat milk instead , and substituting coconut cream for coconut milk , it has worked well .
Unimaginable to anyone who has seen the back seat of my car , I have run out of notebooks .
But I love my 20-second commute .
I have more time to exercise and do household chores .
I 'm sleeping better .
I 'm having vivid dreams .
It 's just that I still long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actual strangers , ask them personal questions and see what happens .

Constable: Turn and face the strange of coronavirus change
Working from home has some perks, but the worst part about is not being able to conduct face-to-face interviews. Courtesy of Burt Constable
In what was certainly a memorable 21st birthday, Will Constable celebrates his milestone while at home with his parents. At least he got a birthday banana for breakfast. Courtesy of Cheryl terHorst
I haven't done my job the proper way since March 10. That's the last time I drove to a place, sat down with folks, spent some time, got to know them a bit, shook their hands and conducted a proper face-to-face interview. Getting to meet interesting strangers and asking them all about their lives is one of the most enjoyable and integral parts of my job.
I miss that.
Readers should, too. Stories about people are better when they include descriptions about facial expressions, mannerisms, quirks and little charming moments that don't come across during my phone conversations or awkward online chats. People relax and open up more when they see me react to what they say.
But any of us workers still lucky enough to have a job have learned to adapt and make the best of a bad situation.
As David Bowie once advised in his "Changes" song, "Turn and face the strange." Forced to spend so much time with ourselves, we might even have some insights.
Even though I have difficulty remembering what day of the week it is, or even what month, I know the time because I still wear my watch. I write my columns on a laptop, which constantly displays the time in the lower right corner, check my email and online stuff on the desk computer, which constantly displays the time in the upper right corner, use my cellphone, which always has the correct time, as I sit in our kitchen, which has a wall clock. But I can't tell you the time unless I look at my watch. I feel naked without it.
Speaking of feeling naked, many professional women working from home enjoy the freedom of not wearing a bra. And probably a few professional men have enjoyed the freedom of finally being able to wear a bra while working.
We have enjoyed watching TV shows such as "Homeland," "Better Call Saul," "Unorthodox," and movies such as "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" and "Crip Camp." We tire of every TV commercial starting with a haunting piano song as the narrator explains how we are all in this together. My wife, Cheryl, and our homebound college son, Will, have enjoyed our time cooking and eating meals together, having philosophical discussions and playing cards and board games.
We play "Catan" and gin and hearts, and even dug into the old game vault in our basement to rekindle games we played when our sons were little.
Before every meal, we take turns reading from Will's book, "How To Eat," by Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Each segment is about as long as a traditional grace, and reminds us to be thankful for the effort put into the meal by people, nature, pollinating bees and other animals, and the chance to concentrate on what is important, instead of just stuffing our faces. Under Will's guidance, we usually meditate for 10 or 20 minutes while food is cooking.
Will, who celebrated his 21st birthday on lockdown with his parents, got a Dutch oven as his big present, and has been using it to make wonderful homemade sourdough bread from a yeast he grows in a jar. Will is vegan, which means we haven't eaten any beef, chicken, pork, seafood, eggs or dairy products since he came home. I miss cheese, but this is a good time to give up meat. He's right about how eating plants is healthier for us and the animals, and better for the environment. But with my new office in the kitchen, and my bad habit of snacking on carbs and nuts, I've actually gained a few pounds.
We get our groceries delivered. Aside from the store being out of whole-wheat flour, asking if we'd like oat milk instead, and substituting coconut cream for coconut milk, it has worked well.
Unimaginable to anyone who has seen the back seat of my car, I have run out of notebooks. But I love my 20-second commute. I have more time to exercise and do household chores. I'm sleeping better. I'm having vivid dreams.
It's just that I still long for the chance to sit next to actual strangers, ask them personal questions and see what happens.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-30--Stir crazy customers put pressure on bike shop

As he deals with the coronavirus pandemic , Wayne Mikes has two big concerns for his Palatine bicycle business .
Actually three concerns .
Maybe four .
The first is the same concern that everyone has : keeping his shop clean for the safety of his customers and eight employees .
The second is something he does n't have much control over .
`` People are stir crazy , '' he said .
`` They ca n't stay home forever .
Their sanity level is taxed . ''
Wayne owns Mikes BikesMikes Bikes , where he has already seen a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bicycles ready for sanity-stabilizing trips around the block .
Indeed his shop is busy with employees filling tires with air , oiling chains and tightening spokes .
He tells of a woman dragging two broken 20-inch kids bikes with her antsy sons into the store .
`` She said she needed them fixed so she can get the kids outside because they were making her crazy in the house , '' he said .
The trade tariffs with China caused his third concern : a breakdown in the supply chain to get the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the steady stream of customers bringing their bicycles in for repairs and tuneups .
`` The backlog for fixing bikes has been huge , '' he said .
`` There will be a lot of shortages in the next month or so , '' he said .
Wayne took over the business his father started 61 years ago and he will sell Mikes Bikes to his son Matthew later this summer .
But they have been so busy they have n't yet signed the papers to make it official .
• Do you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a compelling story to tell about working through the pandemic ?
Send photo director Jeff Knox a detailed email with LIFE 'S WORK in the subject line at jknox @ dailyherald.com , and we 'll consider it .

Stir crazy customers put pressure on bike shop
As he deals with the coronavirus pandemic, Wayne Mikes has two big concerns for his Palatine bicycle business.
Actually three concerns. Maybe four.
The first is the same concern that everyone has: keeping his shop clean for the safety of his customers and eight employees. The second is something he doesn't have much control over.
"People are stir crazy," he said. "They can't stay home forever. Their sanity level is taxed."
Wayne owns Mikes Bikes, where he has already seen a rush of customers eager to get their bicycles ready for sanity-stabilizing trips around the block.
Indeed his shop is busy with employees filling tires with air, oiling chains and tightening spokes. He tells of a woman dragging two broken 20-inch kids bikes with her antsy sons into the store.
"She said she needed them fixed so she can get the kids outside because they were making her crazy in the house," he said.
The trade tariffs with China caused his third concern: a breakdown in the supply chain to get the bike parts he needs has collided with the steady stream of customers bringing their bicycles in for repairs and tuneups.
"The backlog for fixing bikes has been huge," he said. "There will be a lot of shortages in the next month or so," he said.
Wayne took over the business his father started 61 years ago and he will sell Mikes Bikes to his son Matthew later this summer.
But they have been so busy they haven't yet signed the papers to make it official.
• Do you know of a suburban small business with a compelling story to tell about working through the pandemic? Send photo director Jeff Knox a detailed email with LIFE'S WORK in the subject line at jknox@dailyherald.com, and we'll consider it.