dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Illinois marijuana dispensaries set record for sales in May

Illinois marijuana dispensaries recorded their best month of sales collectively in May after more than $ 44.3 million was spent on products last month .
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation said Illinois residents spent $ 34.1 million on recreational marijuana , while out-of-state buyers spent $ 10.2 million .
Almost 1 million products were purchased , according to the state .
The average sale in May was $ 44.80 .
May 's sales figures outpaced January 's sales by more than $ 5 million .
Adult-use recreational marijuana sales became legal in January and lines formed around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the opening day of sales .
Earlier this month , the state reported it has received more than $ 40 million in marijuana taxes and associated sales tax revenue from the legalization of recreational marijuana in the first four months of operation .
Tax revenue figures from May wo n't be available until early July .
Also , municipalities that have allowed dispensaries to open in their jurisdiction can begin charging local taxes next month as well .
Marijuana dispensaries were allowed to stay open as essential businesses since the COVID-19 state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses were shuttered throughout the state .
The state had anticipated $ 28 million in tax revenue from legalized marijuana in this year 's budget , so the extra could help alleviate some of the shortfalls expected from other state revenue sources due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Taxes are generated from sales at the more than 50 dispensaries throughout the state currently operating , and from cultivators .
The state taxes marijuana based on its potency , ranging from 10 % to 25 % .
Money generated from the state 's marijuana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The state 's general fund gets 35 % , a community development revitalization program for areas affected by the criminalization of marijuana gets 25 % , while 20 % goes to substance abuse and mental health programs and 10 % goes toward the state 's bill backlog .
Local government law enforcement agencies receive 8 % , and 2 % goes to public education and analysis of marijuana legalization .

Illinois marijuana dispensaries set record for sales in May
The COVID-19 outbreak did not slow adult-use marijuana sales in Illinois as buyers spent more than $44.3 million in May on products, the most since legalization began in January. Associated Press File photo/April 2, 2020
Illinois marijuana dispensaries recorded their best month of sales collectively in May after more than $44.3 million was spent on products last month.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation said Illinois residents spent $34.1 million on recreational marijuana, while out-of-state buyers spent $10.2 million.
Almost 1 million products were purchased, according to the state. The average sale in May was $44.80.
May's sales figures outpaced January's sales by more than $5 million.
Adult-use recreational marijuana sales became legal in January and lines formed around many of the dispensaries throughout the state on the opening day of sales.
Earlier this month, the state reported it has received more than $40 million in marijuana taxes and associated sales tax revenue from the legalization of recreational marijuana in the first four months of operation. Tax revenue figures from May won't be available until early July.
Also, municipalities that have allowed dispensaries to open in their jurisdiction can begin charging local taxes next month as well.
Marijuana dispensaries were allowed to stay open as essential businesses since the COVID-19 state of emergency was declared while many other businesses were shuttered throughout the state.
The state had anticipated $28 million in tax revenue from legalized marijuana in this year's budget, so the extra could help alleviate some of the shortfalls expected from other state revenue sources due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Taxes are generated from sales at the more than 50 dispensaries throughout the state currently operating, and from cultivators.
The state taxes marijuana based on its potency, ranging from 10% to 25%. Money generated from the state's marijuana tax will go into multiple coffers. The state's general fund gets 35%, a community development revitalization program for areas affected by the criminalization of marijuana gets 25%, while 20% goes to substance abuse and mental health programs and 10% goes toward the state's bill backlog. Local government law enforcement agencies receive 8%, and 2% goes to public education and analysis of marijuana legalization.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--'Nothing will change unless we're all united' -- Protesters march for Black Lives Matter in Glenview

A diverse group of nearly 500 people participated in a Black Lives Matter protest and march Thursday in downtown Glenview .
After gathering in a parking lot at Railroad Avenue and Glenview Road just before 11 a.m. , the protesters matched east to Waukegan Road and back twice before reassembling in the parking lot to observe a 46-second moment of silence .
The time signified the last seconds of the 8 minutes and 46 seconds that Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on George Floyd 's neck .
Floyd 's death has led to protests throughout the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the weeks since .
Nate Shannon , 21 , of Glenview organized the event as an opportunity for people to stand together for change and to have empathy for one another .
`` Everyone else who is out here knows that they can look at another race and treat them equally without having to look at their skin color , '' Shannon said .
Evanston resident Trey Harris , a friend of Shannon 's , was at the front of the march and led the chants .
Among the chants was `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! ''
referring to Breonna Taylor , a black woman who was shot by police in Louisville earlier this year as they attempted to serve a warrant , and the latter for Floyd .
Christine Thompson and her children , Connor , 12 , and Shea , 9 , were there to march against police brutality and racism .
`` We really believe in the cause , and I wanted to teach my children how important it is to accept all people , '' Thompson said .
After the moment of silence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but those who remained continued to march to Waukegan Road and back .
`` I want them to understand that nothing will change unless we 're all united , '' Shannon said .
`` And make everyone else see we can stand hand in hand and make a change . ''

'Nothing will change unless we're all united' -- Protesters march for Black Lives Matter in Glenview
A diverse group of nearly 500 people participated in a Black Lives Matter protest and march Thursday in downtown Glenview.
After gathering in a parking lot at Railroad Avenue and Glenview Road just before 11 a.m., the protesters matched east to Waukegan Road and back twice before reassembling in the parking lot to observe a 46-second moment of silence.
The time signified the last seconds of the 8 minutes and 46 seconds that Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on George Floyd's neck. Floyd's death has led to protests throughout the U.S., and other nations as well, in the weeks since.
Nate Shannon, 21, of Glenview organized the event as an opportunity for people to stand together for change and to have empathy for one another.
"Everyone else who is out here knows that they can look at another race and treat them equally without having to look at their skin color," Shannon said.
Evanston resident Trey Harris, a friend of Shannon's, was at the front of the march and led the chants.
Among the chants was "Justice for Breonna! Justice for George!" referring to Breonna Taylor, a black woman who was shot by police in Louisville earlier this year as they attempted to serve a warrant, and the latter for Floyd.
Christine Thompson and her children, Connor, 12, and Shea, 9, were there to march against police brutality and racism.
"We really believe in the cause, and I wanted to teach my children how important it is to accept all people," Thompson said.
After the moment of silence, more than half the group dispersed, but those who remained continued to march to Waukegan Road and back.
"I want them to understand that nothing will change unless we're all united," Shannon said. "And make everyone else see we can stand hand in hand and make a change."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Bloomingdale cop disciplined for Facebook 'like'

A Bloomingdale police officer , who also is a DuPage County Board member , will be disciplined for `` liking '' a Facebook comment that talked about shooting rioters .
Sean Noonan has apologized for `` liking '' the comment , which a resident posted May 30 on Noonan 's personal Facebook page .
He has since `` unliked '' the comment and removed the post .
On Thursday , Bloomingdale Director of Public Safety Frank Giammarese said Noonan violated the police department 's strict social media policy by `` liking '' the Facebook comment that read : `` Sean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until a few rioters are shot dead , and their bodies left in the street for the wolves , there 's no message law abiding people and the officers that protect them can send to these terrorists to instill fear and good behavior in them ... '' Giammarese said Noonan will be disciplined internally .
He said it is departmental policy not to release the outcome of internal investigations , but in this case , the discipline could range from a reprimand up to a suspension .
`` He is not going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giammarese said .
`` We will deal with it internally . ''
In addition , Noonan and other Bloomingdale officers will receive additional training .
Giammarese said the case is n't indicative of Noonan as a Bloomingdale police officer .
`` He ( Noonan ) does outstanding work for us , and I have no concerns as we move forward , '' he said .
`` It was an unfortunate thing that he got involved in .
But he did n't draft the Facebook message .
He made a mistake and 'liked ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when written statements about Noonan were read during Tuesday 's county board meeting .
Residents called on the county board to make a public statement condemning those who call for violence to be taken on peaceful protesters .
They also said they wanted action to be taken against Noonan , who has represented District 2 since 2012 .
Noonan on Tuesday said he never intended to endorse the comment .
`` I condemn those words in the strongest possible terms , '' the Elmhurst Republican said .
On Wednesday , Noonan released a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the mistake I made '' on May 30 .
`` I was scrolling through social media late that night while listening to the Chicago police scanner , '' he said in the statement .
`` My attention was drawn to intensity of emotions that were being expressed in the city and over the police radio when I clicked 'like ' on a post .
I hope others will learn from my mistake . ''
Giammarese said Bloomingdale police launched an internal investigation after receiving phone calls and emails about the incident .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said , `` We 're going to learn from it and move forward . ''
Bloomingdale officers already receive annual diversity training , as well as de-escalation and mental health training .
`` The world has changed , and we have adapted to it , '' Giammarese said .
`` We 're open to continued dialogue . ''

Bloomingdale cop disciplined for hitting 'Like' on Facebook post about shooting rioters
A Bloomingdale police officer, who also is a DuPage County Board member, will be disciplined for "liking" a Facebook comment that talked about shooting rioters.
Sean Noonan has apologized for "liking" the comment, which a resident posted May 30 on Noonan's personal Facebook page. He has since "unliked" the comment and removed the post.
On Thursday, Bloomingdale Director of Public Safety Frank Giammarese said Noonan violated the police department's strict social media policy by "liking" the Facebook comment that read, "Sean, as awful as it sounds, until a few rioters are shot dead, and their bodies left in the street for the wolves, there's no message law abiding people and the officers that protect them can send to these terrorists to instill fear and good behavior in them ..."
Giammarese said Noonan will be disciplined internally. He said it is departmental policy not to release the outcome of internal investigations, but in this case, the discipline could range from a reprimand up to a suspension.
"He is not going to lose his job over this," Giammarese said. "We will deal with it internally."
In addition, Noonan and other Bloomingdale officers will receive additional training.
Giammarese said the case isn't indicative of Noonan as a Bloomingdale police officer.
"He does outstanding work for us, and I have no concerns as we move forward," he said. "It was an unfortunate thing that he got involved in. But he didn't draft the Facebook message. He made a mistake and 'liked' something."
The controversy became public when written statements about Noonan were read during Tuesday's county board meeting.
Residents called on the county board to make a public statement condemning those who call for violence to be taken on peaceful protesters. They also said they wanted action to be taken against Noonan, who has represented District 2 since 2012.
Noonan on Tuesday said he never intended to endorse the comment. "I condemn those words in the strongest possible terms," the Elmhurst Republican said.
On Wednesday, Noonan released a written statement saying he was "sorry for the mistake I made" on May 30.
"I was scrolling through social media late that night while listening to the Chicago police scanner," he said in the statement. "My attention was drawn to intensity of emotions that were being expressed in the city and over the police radio when I clicked 'like' on a post. I hope others will learn from my mistake."
Giammarese said Bloomingdale police launched an internal investigation after receiving phone calls and emails about the incident. Now that the probe has concluded, he said, "we're going to learn from it and move forward."
Bloomingdale officers already receive annual diversity training, as well as de-escalation and mental health training.
"The world has changed, and we have adapted to it," Giammarese said. "We're open to continued dialogue."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Palatine Park District preparing to open two outdoor pools, with limits

Preparations are being made for the limited opening of two Palatine Park District outdoor pools .
Executive Director Mike Clark said the park board approved the filling of Birchwood and Eagle pools , which officials hope to have ready for limited use by the middle of next week .
Clark said workers must make sure all pumps , valves and other equipment are functioning properly before the pools can open .
Employee training also will be held before swimmers are allowed .
In accordance with state guidelines related to COVID-19 , only swim team practices and training , group and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swimming will be allowed , Clark said .
There will not be any season pass or public open swim sessions .
`` All use is controlled through registration and no public drop in will be permitted , as we need to ensure the number of people allowed in the pool at any given time , '' he said .
Park officials also decided against opening the Family Aquatic Center .
According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aquatic playgrounds .
Proper operation and disinfection of pools , hot tubs and water playgrounds should kill the virus that causes COVID-19 , according to the CDC .
`` Swimming and other water-related activities are excellent ways to get the physical activity and health benefits needed for a healthy life , '' according to the CDC .
`` Americans swim hundreds of millions of times in pools , oceans , lakes , rivers and hot tubs/spas each year , and most people have a safe and healthy time enjoying the water . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ closures already have been announced in suburbs including Barrington , Hoffman Estates , Northbrook , Libertyville , Bloomingdale and Algonquin .
In Arlington Heights , park district officials say Pioneer Pool has been filled with water in anticipation of lifeguard training , and could be ready to host lap swimming , lessons and swim team practices by June 26 .
Recreation Pool is targeted for a July 6 opening after some repairs are completed .

Palatine Park District preparing to open two outdoor pools, with limits
Preparations are being made for the limited opening of two Palatine Park District outdoor pools.
Executive Director Mike Clark said the park board approved the filling of Birchwood and Eagle pools, which officials hope to have ready for limited use by the middle of next week.
Clark said workers must make sure all pumps, valves and other equipment are functioning properly before the pools can open. Employee training also will be held before swimmers are allowed.
In accordance with state guidelines related to COVID-19, only swim team practices, group and private swim lessons, and scheduled lap swimming will be allowed, Clark said. There will not be any season pass or public open swim sessions.
"All use is controlled through registration, and no public drop-in will be permitted, as we need to ensure the number of people allowed in the pool at any given time," he said.
Park officials also decided against opening the Family Aquatic Center.
According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs or aquatic playgrounds. Proper operation and disinfection of pools, hot tubs and water playgrounds should kill the virus that causes COVID-19, according to the CDC.
"Swimming and other water-related activities are excellent ways to get the physical activity and health benefits needed for a healthy life," according to the CDC. "Americans swim hundreds of millions of times in pools, oceans, lakes, rivers and hot tubs/spas each year, and most people have a safe and healthy time enjoying the water."
Citing COVID-19 concerns, summer public pool closures already have been announced in suburbs including Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Northbrook, Libertyville, Bloomingdale and Algonquin.
In Arlington Heights, park district officials say Pioneer Pool has been filled with water in anticipation of lifeguard training, and the pool could be ready to host lap swimming, lessons and swim team practices by June 26. Recreation Pool is targeted for a July 6 opening after some repairs are completed.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--June 11 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code

Interactive mapSuburbs ' portion Since the outbreak began , there have been 67,115 cases in the suburbs , about 51 % of the state 's total , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health as of Thursday .
There have been 3,155 deaths in the suburbs , representing about 51 % of all deaths in Illinois .
Cook County • As of Thursday , suburban Cook County had 35,039 cases and 1,759 deaths , according to the state ( visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19 ) .
In Chicago : 48,939 cases and 2,352 fatalities .
• Top suburb counts from the Cook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ examiner 's office : 1,599 cases and 86 deaths in Des Plaines , 780 cases and 45 deaths in Wheeling , 637 cases and 15 deaths in Palatine , 629 cases and 17 deaths in Streamwood , 606 cases and 7 deaths in Mount Prospect , 539 cases and 14 deaths in Schaumburg , 498 cases and 44 deaths in Glenview , 483 cases and 31 deaths in Arlington Heights , 473 cases and 9 deaths in Hanover Park ( Cook County portion ) , 434 cases and 9 deaths in Hoffman Estates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elk Grove Village , 331 cases and 12 deaths in Rolling Meadows , 249 cases and 6 deaths in Prospect Heights , and 115 cases and 14 deaths in Buffalo Grove ( Cook County portion ) .
DuPage County • The county reported 8,318 cases and 421 deaths as of Thursday .
• Top counts : 786 cases and 9 deaths in Addison , 744 cases and 12 deaths in West Chicago , 629 cases and 9 deaths in Glendale Heights , 504 cases and 11 deaths in Bensenville , 491 cases and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ portion ) , 481 cases and 27 deaths in Carol Stream , 370 cases and 19 deaths in Lombard , 310 cases and 10 deaths in Aurora ( DuPage portion ) , 254 cases and 31 deaths in Elmhurst , 239 cases and 2 deaths in Hanover Park ( DuPage portion ) , 232 cases and 18 deaths in Wheaton , 221 cases and 3 deaths in Villa Park , 146 cases and 3 deaths in Glen Ellyn , and 143 cases and 18 deaths in Willowbrook .
Lake County • The county @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its website Thursday .
• Top counts as of Thursday : 2,535 to 2,539 in Waukegan , 540 to 544 in Round Lake Beach , 350 to 354 in Mundelein , 275 to 279 in Gurnee , 155 to 159 in Vernon Hills , 135 to 139 in Buffalo Grove ( Lake County portion ) , 125 to 129 in Wauconda , 115 to 119 in Lake Zurich , 105 to 109 in Libertyville , 80 to 84 in Grayslake , and 35 to 39 in Lake Villa .
Kane County • The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on its website Thursday .
• Top counts : 3,197 cases in Aurora ( Kane County portion ) , 1,687 in Elgin ( Kane portion ) , 692 in Carpentersville , 253 in South Elgin , 252 in St. Charles , 176 in North Aurora , 153 in Geneva , 102 in Batavia , and 47 in Algonquin ( Kane portion ) .
McHenry County • 1,802 cases and 86 deaths in McHenry County , according to the health department Thursday .
Will County • There have been 6,051 cases and 297 deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health department 's website Thursday .
• Cases per town include 348 in Naperville ( Will County portion ) and 64 in Aurora ( Will County portion ) .

June 11 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depicts the coronavirus as viewed through a microscope. Courtesy of the CDC
Interactive mapSuburbs' portion Since the outbreak began, there have been 67,115 cases in the suburbs, about 51% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health as of Thursday. There have been 3,155 deaths in the suburbs, representing about 51% of all deaths in Illinois.
Cook County• As of Thursday, suburban Cook County had 35,039 cases and 1,759 deaths, according to the state (visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19). In Chicago: 48,939 cases and 2,352 fatalities.
• Top suburb counts from the Cook County Department of Public Health and medical examiner's office: 1,599 cases and 86 deaths in Des Plaines, 780 cases and 45 deaths in Wheeling, 637 cases and 15 deaths in Palatine, 629 cases and 17 deaths in Streamwood, 606 cases and 7 deaths in Mount Prospect, 539 cases and 14 deaths in Schaumburg, 498 cases and 44 deaths in Glenview, 483 cases and 31 deaths in Arlington Heights, 473 cases and 9 deaths in Hanover Park (Cook County portion), 434 cases and 9 deaths in Hoffman Estates, 342 cases and 30 deaths in Elk Grove Village, 331 cases and 12 deaths in Rolling Meadows, 249 cases and 6 deaths in Prospect Heights, and 115 cases and 14 deaths in Buffalo Grove (Cook County portion).
DuPage County• The county reported 8,318 cases and 421 deaths as of Thursday.
• Top counts: 786 cases and 9 deaths in Addison, 744 cases and 12 deaths in West Chicago, 629 cases and 9 deaths in Glendale Heights, 504 cases and 11 deaths in Bensenville, 491 cases and 32 deaths in Naperville (DuPage County portion), 481 cases and 27 deaths in Carol Stream, 370 cases and 19 deaths in Lombard, 310 cases and 10 deaths in Aurora (DuPage portion), 254 cases and 31 deaths in Elmhurst, 239 cases and 2 deaths in Hanover Park (DuPage portion), 232 cases and 18 deaths in Wheaton, 221 cases and 3 deaths in Villa Park, 146 cases and 3 deaths in Glen Ellyn, and 143 cases and 18 deaths in Willowbrook.
Lake County• The county listed 8,962 cases and 340 deaths on its website Thursday.
• Top counts as of Thursday: 2,535 to 2,539 in Waukegan, 540 to 544 in Round Lake Beach, 350 to 354 in Mundelein, 275 to 279 in Gurnee, 155 to 159 in Vernon Hills, 135 to 139 in Buffalo Grove (Lake County portion), 125 to 129 in Wauconda, 115 to 119 in Lake Zurich, 105 to 109 in Libertyville, 80 to 84 in Grayslake, and 35 to 39 in Lake Villa.
Kane County• The county confirmed 7,053 cases with 227 deaths on its website Thursday.
• Top counts: 3,197 cases in Aurora (Kane County portion), 1,687 in Elgin (Kane portion), 692 in Carpentersville, 253 in South Elgin, 252 in St. Charles, 176 in North Aurora, 153 in Geneva, 102 in Batavia, and 47 in Algonquin (Kane portion).
McHenry County• 1,802 cases and 86 deaths in McHenry County, according to the health department Thursday.
Will County• There have been 6,051 cases and 297 deaths in Will County, according to the health department's website Thursday.
• Cases per town include 348 in Naperville (Will County portion) and 64 in Aurora (Will County portion).


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Three charged in fatal shooting of Carpentersville man

Three men have been charged in the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Carpentersville man outside an apartment complex earlier this week , Kane County prosecutors said Thursday .
Devon C. Coleman , 17 , of East Dundee ; Phillip Walker , 17 , of Carpentersville ; and Joel V. Leitner , 22 , of Murfreesboro , Tennessee , each were charged with three counts of first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery stemming from the Monday night shooting .
Prosecutors say Jordan Durr approached a car parked on Oxford Drive in Carpentersville about 9 p.m. Monday .
He was talking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the driver , shot him in the left side of the chest , officials said .
Durr ran a short distance and collapsed near a Dumpster , at which point Leitner , Walker and Coleman got out of the car and went through his clothing , officials said .
Carpentersville police arrived soon after and arrested all three at the scene .
Durr was taken to the hospital , where he was pronounced dead .
The defendants appeared in Kane County bond court Thursday , where a judge set bail at $ 750,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Walker , who are being charged as adults .
Frank Cece , defense attorney for Coleman , said he was concerned with his client 's bail amount , though prosecutors requested a $ 1 million bail .
Coleman lives with his parents , attended high school before the COVID-19 pandemic and has no criminal record , his attorney said .
`` They have no physical evidence to tie him to the crime , '' said Cece , adding there are no witnesses .
A message left for Leitner 's defense attorney , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All three are due in court June 19 and , if convicted of murder , face a sentence ranging from 20 to 60 years in prison .
If a jury concludes that one of the three defendants `` personally discharged '' the firearm that killed the victim , that could add another 25 years to that person 's sentence under state law .

Three charged in fatal shooting of Carpentersville man
Three men have been charged in the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Carpentersville man outside an apartment complex earlier this week, Kane County prosecutors said Thursday.
Devon C. Coleman, 17, of East Dundee; Phillip Walker, 17, of Carpentersville; and Joel V. Leitner, 22, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, each were charged with three counts of first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery stemming from the Monday night shooting.
Prosecutors say Jordan Durr approached a car parked on Oxford Drive in Carpentersville about 9 p.m. Monday. He was talking to the three people inside when Leitner, the driver, shot him in the left side of the chest, officials said.
Durr ran a short distance and collapsed near a Dumpster, at which point Leitner, Walker and Coleman got out of the car and went through his clothing, officials said. Carpentersville police arrived soon after and arrested all three at the scene.
Durr was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The defendants appeared in Kane County bond court Thursday, where a judge set bail at $750,000 for Leitner and $500,000 for Coleman and Walker, who are being charged as adults.
Frank Cece, defense attorney for Coleman, said he was concerned with his client's bail amount, though prosecutors requested a $1 million bail. Coleman lives with his parents, attended high school before the COVID-19 pandemic and has no criminal record, his attorney said.
"They have no physical evidence to tie him to the crime," said Cece, adding there are no witnesses.
A message left for Leitner's defense attorney, Sam Haddad, was not immediately returned.
All three are due in court June 19 and, if convicted of murder, face a sentence ranging from 20 to 60 years in prison.
If a jury concludes that one of the three defendants "personally discharged" the firearm that killed the victim, that could add another 25 years to that person's sentence under state law.
• Daily Herald staff writer Harry Hitzeman contributed to this report.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Elgin council calls for changes to several police-related procedures

Elgin 's city council wants changes to some police-related procedures in the wake of multiple Black Lives Matter protests , including one held outside city hall as the council met Wednesday .
A majority of council members said they want to add two more residents to the board of police and fire commissioners , establish a residency requirement for police officers , and hire an independent consultant for any internal investigations related to the police department .
Councilmembers voted Wednesday to direct city staff members to draft the ordinance changes that will require a final vote , likely in two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fired up Councilman Corey Dixon , who was joined by Councilwoman Tish Powell in asking for action .
`` We have reached a breaking point where the conversations need to continue , but action needs to be had , '' Dixon said .
`` Change in the police culture is happening , but we have to continue that .
We have to sustain it with effort and energy , '' Councilman John Steffen said .
Elgin 's are not the only elected officials in the suburbs calling for police-related changes .
In Aurora @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reform initiative Tuesday to review law enforcement policies and explore new measures , such as body cameras -- which Elgin has -- and a civilian review board , which activists in Elgin have asked for .
The changes proposed in Elgin are as follows : • Adding two more residents to the board of police and fire commissioners , which currently includes three civilians plus the police chief and fire chief .
The three residents must include at least one woman and one minority , and the same would apply to the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diversity makes everything better , '' Dixon said .
The only `` no '' vote came from Councilman Terry Gavin .
• By ordinance , the police chief and deputy chief living in Elgin , or moving to Elgin within two years of their appointment , although the city manager could grant a three-year extension .
Police Chief Ana Lalley lives in Elgin ; Deputy Chief Colin Fleury , named to the post in 2019 , lives in Hampshire .
Council members said they want that rule to apply to all future police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commanders .
Current ones would be grandfathered in .
A residency requirement for new rank-and-file officers would have to be agreed by contract with the Policemen 's Benevolent and Protective Association Unit 54 .
The last contract ran out Dec. 31 and the union and the city are currently in negotiations .
About one-third of police officers live in town , police spokeswoman Kristie Hilton said , including 51 of 152 rank-and-file officers and 10 of 32 supervisors including the police chief .
Lalley agreed that officers living in the community `` is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have various reasons for choosing where to live , such as schooling or their spouse 's workplace .
• Requiring that any internal investigations in the police department not be done by former Elgin police or even any former police officers .
The person in charge of investigating complaints against city employees is Jim Barnes , whose title is professional standards officer and who is a retired Elgin police sergeant .
Barnes was named in 2010 to the position , which typically exists in large cities .
Dixon said he 's `` never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This is just about policemen , or former cops , investigating , in this case in particular , their former colleagues , '' Dixon said .
`` That is egregious .
That should have never been OK to begin with . ''
Dixon also said he wants the ordinance to state that anyone hired to do police-related investigations can not be former law enforcement , or related to former law enforcement .
That was a reference to Hillard Heintze , the Chicago firm hired by the city for an investigation into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clements .
The firm was founded by a former Secret Service agent and a retired Chicago police superintendent .
Councilman Gavin cast the only `` no '' vote .
The two-hour discussion was preceded by a lengthy presentation from police Chief Ana Lalley about changes made over the years to police training and practices , and a few `` next steps , '' such as her desire to add mental health workers to the department 's collaborative crisis services unit .

Elgin council calls for changes to several police-related procedures
Elgin Councilman Corey Dixon said Wednesday it's time for action regarding changes to police-related procedures. "We have reached a breaking point where the conversations need to continue, but action needs to be had," he said. Courtesy of the city of Elgin
Elgin's city council wants changes to some police-related procedures in the wake of multiple Black Lives Matter protests, including one held outside city hall as the council met Wednesday.
A majority of council members said they want to add two more residents to the board of police and fire commissioners, establish a residency requirement for police officers, and hire an independent consultant for any internal investigations related to the police department.
Councilmembers voted Wednesday to direct city staff members to draft the ordinance changes that will require a final vote, likely in two weeks. That was prompted by a fired-up Councilman Corey Dixon, who was joined by Councilwoman Tish Powell in asking for action. "We have reached a breaking point where the conversations need to continue, but action needs to be had," Dixon said.
A majority of their colleagues agreed.
"Change in the police culture is happening, but we have to continue that. We have to sustain it with effort and energy," Councilman John Steffen said.
Elgin's elected officials are not the only ones in the suburbs calling for police-related changes. In Aurora, Mayor Richard Irvin announced a new reform initiative Tuesday to review law enforcement policies and explore new measures, such as body cameras -- which Elgin has -- and a civilian review board, which activists in Elgin have asked for.
The changes proposed in Elgin are as follows:
• Adding two more residents to the board of police and fire commissioners, which currently includes three civilians plus the police chief and fire chief. The three residents must include at least one woman and one minority, and the same would apply to the two added seats. "I think that diversity makes everything better," Dixon said.
The only "no" vote came from Councilman Terry Gavin.
• By ordinance, the police chief and deputy chief must live in Elgin, or move to Elgin within two years of their appointment, although the city manager could grant a three-year extension.
Police Chief Ana Lalley lives in Elgin; Deputy Chief Colin Fleury, named to the post in 2019, lives in Hampshire. Council members said they want that rule to apply to all future police supervisors, meaning sergeants, lieutenants and commanders. Current ones would be grandfathered in.
A residency requirement for new rank-and-file officers would have to be agreed by contract with the Policemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Unit 54. The last contract ran out Dec. 31 and the union and the city are currently in negotiations.
Councilmen Gavin and Toby Shaw voted "no."
Union President Dan McNanna didn't return a request for comment.
About one-third of police officers live in town, police spokeswoman Kristie Hilton said, including 51 of 152 rank-and-file officers and 10 of 32 supervisors including the police chief.
Lalley agreed that officers living in the community "is a good thing" but cautioned people have various reasons for choosing where to live, such as schooling or their spouse's workplace.
• Requiring that any internal investigations in the police department not be done by former Elgin police or even any former police officers. The person in charge of investigating complaints against city employees is Jim Barnes, whose title is professional standards officer and who is a retired Elgin police sergeant. Barnes was named in 2010 to the position, which typically exists in large cities.
Dixon said he's "never heard anything negative" about Barnes. "This is just about policemen, or former cops, investigating, in this case in particular, their former colleagues," Dixon said. "That is egregious. That should have never been OK to begin with."
Dixon also said he wants the ordinance to state that anyone hired to do police-related investigations cannot be former law enforcement, or related to former law enforcement. That was a reference to Hillard Heintze, the Chicago firm hired by the city for an investigation into the 2018 fatal police shooting of resident Decynthia Clements. The firm was founded by a former Secret Service agent and a retired Chicago police superintendent.
Councilman Gavin cast the only "no" vote.
The two-hour discussion was preceded by a lengthy presentation from police Chief Ana Lalley about changes made over the years to police training and practices, and a few "next steps," such as her desire to add mental health workers to the department's collaborative crisis services unit.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--'This didn't just start a week or two ago,' Elgin chief says about initiatives to improve policing

Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley said she wants the department to continue tackling questions about race and anticipates an external examination of police arrests and stops might be done by September .
Lalley chose to work with the nonprofit Center for Policing Equity , a nonprofit group that examines police data to see if there is racial disparity and to help improve relationships with the community .
The center has had Elgin 's data since last year , Lalley said .
`` If there is something we need to work on , I would like to know , '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's 2019 crime report data shows 24.9 % of people arrested were black , 41.5 % were Latino and 24.4 % were white .
By comparison , the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Elgin 's population that year was 6 % black , 45.2 % Latino and 40.9 % white .
Elgin officers have gone through bias training offered by the group Fair and Impartial Policing and will be getting a refresher next year .
This year , the department did a training on `` emotional intelligence '' in policing , Lalley said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ month or two with clergy , and the group has been reading the book `` White Fragility '' by Robin DiAngelo , she said .
`` When you sit in a room with people and you talk about really hard topics , that 's how trust is built . ''
Lalley also said she wants to add more mental health workers to the department 's collaborative crisis services unit and expand the emergency services detail , which responds in teams of two , rather than a full SWAT team , to calls about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implemented after the March 2018 fatal police shooting of resident Decynthia Clements .
Modern policing is all about slowing things down rather than intervening quickly and risking escalation , Lalley said .
`` Communicating and using tactics : You combine those two , and on top of it , you use some critical thinking -- that 's when you can resolve things peacefully . ''
Elgin police have used body cameras for three years and squad car cameras for more than 17 years .
The department is working on implementing an `` early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Benchmark Analytics software last year , Lalley said .
The department also has been doing `` a deep dive '' into its policies and plans to seek accreditation from the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program , she said .
Lalley said she regularly meets with the police citizen advisory committee , which serves as a `` sounding board . ''
The department has held numerous community meetings on topics including use of force and offers citizens police academies including for seniors , youths and in Spanish .
`` I want to stress this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two ago , '' she said .
`` This is work that has been going on for many years . ''

'This didn't just start a week or two ago,' Elgin chief says about initiatives to improve policing
Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley gives a presentation Wednesday to the city council in the wake of multiple Black Lives Matter protests last week. courtesy of city of Elgin
Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley said she wants the department to continue tackling questions about race and anticipates an external examination of police arrests and stops might be done by September.
Lalley chose to work with the nonprofit Center for Policing Equity, a nonprofit group that examines police data to see if there is racial disparity and to help improve relationships with the community. The center has had Elgin's data since last year, Lalley said.
"If there is something we need to work on, I would like to know," she told the city council Wednesday.
Elgin's 2019 crime report data shows 24.9% of people arrested were black, 41.5% were Latino and 24.4% were white. By comparison, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Elgin's population that year was 6% black, 45.2% Latino and 40.9% white.
Elgin officers have gone through bias training offered by the group Fair and Impartial Policing and will be getting a refresher next year. This year, the department did a training on "emotional intelligence" in policing, Lalley said.
Lalley and the command staff meet every month or two with clergy, and the group has been reading the book "White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo, she said. "When you sit in a room with people and you talk about really hard topics, that's how trust is built."
Lalley also said she wants to add more mental health workers to the department's collaborative crisis services unit and expand the emergency services detail, which responds in teams of two, rather than a full SWAT team, to calls about armed and violent individuals. Both were implemented after the March 2018 fatal police shooting of resident Decynthia Clements.
Modern policing is all about slowing things down rather than intervening quickly and risking escalation, Lalley said. "Communicating and using tactics: You combine those two, and on top of it, you use some critical thinking -- that's when you can resolve things peacefully."
Elgin police have used body cameras for three years and squad car cameras for more than 17 years. The department is working on implementing an "early warning system" after the purchase of Benchmark Analytics software last year, Lalley said.
The department also has been doing "a deep dive" into its policies and plans to seek accreditation from the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, she said.
Lalley said she regularly meets with the police citizen advisory committee, which serves as a "sounding board." The department has held numerous community meetings on topics including use of force and offers citizens police academies including for seniors, youths and in Spanish.
"I want to stress this didn't just start a week or two ago," she said. "This is work that has been going on for many years."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Kane County panel backs body cameras as board chairman chastises cop critics

Kane County sheriff 's deputies will likely wear body cameras for the first time before the end of the year after a unanimous preliminary vote Thursday .
Sheriff Ron Hain had informed the board earlier in the week he would request permission to install and upgrade cameras on all squad cars .
Most of the vehicles have cameras now .
A pending purchase of new equipment would upgrade all those cameras and put them on the same system .
But Hain included a late change in his request Thursday to add body cameras for officers .
Hain received an updated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Public Safety LLC that was cheaper than expected .
The total cost for all the cameras would be $ 136,000 per year in a lease deal for the next five years .
Hain said he has savings within his department that would cover the first-year costs .
The county board committee that oversees Hain 's department unanimously supported the camera purchases .
The full county board must still grant final approval .
That could come as early next month .
Kane County State 's Attorney Joe McMahon spoke in support of the body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of police departments in all of Kane County currently use the devices .
But there are good reasons to embrace the technology .
`` They are good for the community , but they are good for police officers as well , '' McMahon said .
`` It protects them in claims of harassment . ''
McMahon said national studies also indicate police departments who use the cameras also have fewer workers ' compensation claims .
The cameras are a step toward police reforms called for by the public around the country after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minneapolis police officer .
It 's likely to be one of several reforms discussed by Kane County .
Board Chairman Chris Lauzen urged people calling for reforms to do their homework about the policies local departments already have in place .
For instance , Kane County policy bans chokeholds and strikes to the head , and it requires fellow officers to intervene when excessive force is used by a fellow deputy .
Lauzen also called on the public to think about how difficult it is to be a police officer .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have ever had to confront the violent circumstances that these officers have had to witness on a daily basis , '' Lauzen said , `` if they have ever confronted the viciousness and had to look at that and had to deal with that . ''

Kane County panel backs body cameras as board chairman chastises cop critics
Kane County sheriff's deputies will likely wear body cameras for the first time before the end of the year after a unanimous preliminary vote Thursday.
Sheriff Ron Hain had informed the board earlier in the week he would request permission to install and upgrade cameras on all squad cars. Most of the vehicles have cameras now. A pending purchase of new equipment would upgrade all those cameras and put them on the same system.
But Hain included a late change in his request Thursday to add body cameras for officers.
Hain received an updated bid for the equipment from Decatur-based Midwest Public Safety LLC that was cheaper than expected. The total cost for all the cameras would be $136,000 per year in a lease deal for the next five years. Hain said he has savings within his department that would cover the first-year costs.
The county board committee that oversees Hain's department unanimously supported the camera purchases. The full county board must still grant final approval. That could come as early next month.
Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon spoke in support of the body cameras. He said only a couple of police departments in all of Kane County currently use the devices. But there are good reasons to embrace the technology.
"They are good for the community, but they are good for police officers as well," McMahon said. "It protects them in claims of harassment."
McMahon said national studies also indicate police departments who use the cameras also have fewer workers' compensation claims.
The cameras are a step toward police reforms called for by the public around the country after the killing of a George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. It's likely to be one of several reforms discussed by Kane County.
Board Chairman Chris Lauzen urged people calling for reforms to do their homework about the policies local departments already have in place.
For instance, Kane County policy bans chokeholds and strikes to the head, and it requires fellow officers to intervene when excessive force is used by a fellow deputy.
Lauzen also called on the public to think about how difficult it is to be a police officer.
"I would ask if any of those people have ever had to confront the violent circumstances that these officers have had to witness on a daily basis," Lauzen said, "if they have ever confronted the viciousness and had to look at that and had to deal with that."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Second pedestrian dies after crash in Naperville

A second pedestrian who was struck Wednesday by a driver on the east side of Naperville has died from her @ @ @ @ @ .
The pedestrian , a 71-year-old Naperville woman whose name has not yet been released @ @ @ @ @ Hobson Road at College/Wehrli Road about 6 p.m. Wednesday with a 77-year-old Naperville man , @ @ @ @ @ two were in the intersection , police said , a 64-year-old Naperville woman driving north @ @ @ @ @ 2017 Toyota Tundra made a left turn onto Hobson and struck both of them .
@ @ @ @ @ hospital and the man died shortly after arriving , police said .
The woman succumbed @ @ @ @ @ Cmdr .
Mike Son said .
The investigation into the crash is ongoing , Son @ @ @ @ @ DuPage County State 's Attorney 's office have not yet released any citations or charges @

Second pedestrian dies after crash in Naperville
A second pedestrian who was struck Wednesday by a driver on the east side of Naperville has died from her injuries, authorities said Thursday.
The pedestrian, a 71-year-old Naperville woman whose name has not yet been released, was walking north across Hobson Road at College/Wehrli Road about 6 p.m. Wednesday with a 77-year-old Naperville man, police said.
While the two were in the intersection, police said, a 64-year-old Naperville woman driving north on Wehrli in a black 2017 Toyota Tundra made a left turn onto Hobson and struck both of them.
Both were taken to a hospital and the man died shortly after arriving, police said. The woman succumbed to her injuries Thursday, Cmdr. Mike Son said.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, Son said. Police and the DuPage County State's Attorney's office have not yet released any citations or charges.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--'Texas U-turn' will be temporary fix as Eisenhower ramp to Kennedy closes tonight

Thursday evening is the last time inbound Eisenhower Expressway drivers can cruise onto the ramp leading to the outbound Kennedy Expressway until October .
The Illinois Department of Transportation is closing the Chicago ramp , which serves 25,000 vehicles daily , at 8 p.m. Thursday so crews can replace the aging structure with a version that offers two lanes and shoulders .
The work is part of the massive rebuild of the Jane Byrne Interchange where the Kennedy , Eisenhower and Dan Ryan expressways converge .
Eisenhower Expressway drivers can still access the outbound Kennedy , but there 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the traffic jam around the project .
Kennedy-bound traffic will be detoured onto the far-right Eisenhower lane and steered to the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway .
From there , motorists will take a `` Texas U-turn '' at the Taylor Street interchange and go from there to the westbound Kennedy .
But once you commit to the Dan Ryan , there 's no turning back .
`` The detour will be a dedicated lane separated by a barrier wall to restrict merging into the regular Dan Ryan lanes and requiring drivers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IDOT engineers said .
For more information and a video , go to janebyrneinterchange.org .
What 's a Texas U-turn ?
It `` refers to a roadway that allows vehicles to make a 180-degree maneuver to go in the opposite direction , usually without traffic signals , '' IDOT spokeswoman Maria Castaneda said .
`` They were first widely used in Texas on one-way frontage roads that paralleled expressways .
`` The free flow U-turn improves traffic flow and reduces congestion in certain situations because it keeps the U-turning traffic out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is at the Meacham Road interchange on Route 390 . ''
The ramp will reopen in four months .
The price of the Jane Byrne Interchange redo , which started out at $ 535 million according to 2013 cost estimates , has grown to $ 796.5 million .
It will be completed in 2022 , IDOT promises .

'Texas U-turn' will be temporary fix as Eisenhower ramp to Kennedy closes tonight
The ramp from the Eisenhower Expressway to the Kennedy Expressway closes Thursday for four months as part of the massive redo of the Jane Byrne Interchange in Chicago. Daily Herald File Photo
Thursday evening is the last time inbound Eisenhower Expressway drivers can cruise onto the ramp leading to the outbound Kennedy Expressway until October.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is closing the Chicago ramp, which serves 25,000 vehicles daily, at 8 p.m. Thursday so crews can replace the aging structure with a version that offers two lanes and shoulders.
The work is part of the massive rebuild of the Jane Byrne Interchange where the Kennedy, Eisenhower and Dan Ryan expressways converge.
Eisenhower Expressway drivers can still access the outbound Kennedy, but there's a twist and it's expected to add to the traffic jam around the project.
Kennedy-bound traffic will be detoured onto the far-right Eisenhower lane and steered to the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway. From there, motorists will take a "Texas U-turn" at the Taylor Street interchange and go from there to the westbound Kennedy.
But once you commit to the Dan Ryan, there's no turning back.
"The detour will be a dedicated lane separated by a barrier wall to restrict merging into the regular Dan Ryan lanes and requiring drivers to use the Taylor Street interchange," IDOT engineers said.
For more information and a video, go to janebyrneinterchange.org.
What's a Texas U-turn? It "refers to a roadway that allows vehicles to make a 180-degree maneuver to go in the opposite direction, usually without traffic signals," IDOT spokeswoman Maria Castaneda said. "They were first widely used in Texas on one-way frontage roads that paralleled expressways.
"The free flow U-turn improves traffic flow and reduces congestion in certain situations because it keeps the U-turning traffic out of the cross road intersections. An example of this is at the Meacham Road interchange on Route 390."
The ramp will reopen in four months.
The price of the Jane Byrne Interchange redo, which started out at $535 million according to 2013 cost estimates, has grown to $796.5 million. It will be completed in 2022, IDOT promises.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Chicago Fire grouped with expansion teams in MLS tournament

The Chicago Fire will open the MLS is Back Tournament with games against the league 's two expansion teams and New York City FC .
The Fire was drawn into a group with league newcomers Inter Miami and Nashville SC .
The Philadelphia Union , Orlando City and New York City FC also are in Group A , an Eastern Conference group .
The tournament is organized like the World Cup , but Group A has six teams while the other groups have four apiece .
Nashville is a Western Conference club moved to the East for this tournament and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tournament , to be played in Orlando at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex , is slated to begin July 8 .
The 2020 MLS season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Each team will get at least three games .
Orlando City is the top seed in the group as the host .
NYCFC and Philadelphia also appear to be strong candidates to advance .
After group play , the top two teams in each group and two third-place teams in each conference will advance to elimination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The final is Aug. 11 .
Teams will be allowed five substitutions a game instead of the normal three .
The tournament will be played under strict medical protocols because of the pandemic .
The Fire was 0-1-1 when the season was suspended .
Tournament games will count toward the regular-season standings .
MLS hopes to resume the regular season after the Aug. 11 tournament final .
The teams will begin reporting to Orlando on June 24 .
The Fire began training in small groups June 5 at its facility at SeatGeek Stadium @ @ @

Chicago Fire grouped with expansion teams in MLS tournament
Seattle Sounders defender Miguel Ibarra leaps to head the ball against the Chicago Fire during the first half of the March 1 game in Seattle. Associated Press
The Chicago Fire will open the MLS is Back Tournament with games against the league's two expansion teams and New York City FC.
The Fire was drawn into a group with league newcomers Inter Miami and Nashville SC. The Philadelphia Union, Orlando City and New York City FC also are in Group A, an Eastern Conference group.
The tournament is organized like the World Cup, but Group A has six teams while the other groups have four apiece. Nashville is a Western Conference club moved to the East for this tournament and the rest of the season.
The tournament, to be played in Orlando at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, is slated to begin July 8. The 2020 MLS season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Each team will get at least three games. Orlando City is the top seed in the group as the host. NYCFC and Philadelphia also appear to be strong candidates to advance.
After group play, the top two teams in each group and two third-place teams in each conference will advance to elimination play in the Round of 16.
The final is Aug. 11. Teams will be allowed five substitutions a game instead of the normal three. The tournament will be played under strict medical protocols because of the pandemic.
The Fire was 0-1-1 when the season was suspended. Tournament games will count toward the regular-season standings. MLS hopes to resume the regular season after the Aug. 11 tournament final.
The teams will begin reporting to Orlando on June 24. The Fire began training in small groups June 5 at its facility at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Several officers wounded in shootout with suspect in ambush on California deputy; police say suspect

PASO ROBLES , Calif. -- Several officers wounded in shootout with suspect in ambush on California deputy ; police say @ @ @ @ @

Several officers wounded in shootout with suspect in ambush on California deputy; police say suspect is in custody
PASO ROBLES, Calif. -- Several officers wounded in shootout with suspect in ambush on California deputy; police say suspect is in custody.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-12--2 new Libertyville restaurants get ready to open, with Phase 4 hopes

Despite the long shadow cast by the coronavirus pandemic , two new restaurants in Libertyville are getting ready for business .
Chances are the mother-son duo opening Los Monarcas in a strip center on the south end of downtown , or the two friends launching Anam Cara on Libertyville 's north side , wo n't be able to let people inside to start .
But both ventures are all in and hoping mandated guidelines are relaxed sooner rather than later .
`` We 've invested a lot of money into this .
We ca n't go back , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Maria Rosio Baeza , hopes to open in about a week at 159 N. Milwaukee Ave. Baeza will be overseeing the cooking to ensure the handmade tortillas , tacos , tortas , burritos and other favorites maintain the authentic flavor of her native Charo Michoacan , a region in central Mexico .
Justin Lindal , who with business partner and good friend Travis Kick is opening a cafe and bistro featuring coffee and traditional food , said they 're crossing their fingers for Phase 4 .
Lindal is the proprietor of CORE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Illinois secretary of state facility at 342 Peterson Road .
Next door is the bistro space .
`` My client base will definitely benefit from having a cafe there , '' he said .
Although the restaurants will feature different cuisines , they share a common trait .
Both are in remodeled storefronts on busy thoroughfares in spaces previously occupied by Subway sandwich shops .
Huila said Los Monarcas ( the monarchs ) is named after the butterflies that would visit their small hometown in Mexico .
Both mother and son were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not see a path to advancement in what they were doing , according to Huila .
So they quit and opened a restaurant .
Their first venture was announced Feb. 22 on Facebook .
`` We never expected any of this to happen .
Nobody did , '' he said of the challenges of opening during a pandemic .
`` You just have to push yourself through it . ''
A final inspection is scheduled Friday , with an opening in about a week .
Lindal , who for many years worked at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said he got serious about the bistro last fall .
Construction began in early December .
In March , `` we kind of took a deep breath and slowed it down . ''
he said .
But they , too , persevered .
Anam Cara , a Celtic phrase that means `` soul friends , '' surfaced during a brainstorming session .
They say the name is memorable and reflects their faith and commitment to good works .
`` If people are thinking about your name , they 're thinking about you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open in about two weeks .
Because there is an overhang on the building , Anam Cara will have temporary outdoor seating .
That will not be the case at Las Monarcas , which will be carry-out-only to start .

2 new Libertyville restaurants get ready to open, with Phase 4 hopes
Justin Lindal, right, and Travis Kick are opening Anam Cara Cafe and Bistro on Peterson Road in Libertyville. The name means "soul friends." Courtesy of Justin Lindal
Despite the long shadow cast by the coronavirus pandemic, two new restaurants in Libertyville are getting ready for business.
Chances are the mother-son duo opening Las Monarcas in a strip center on the south end of downtown, or the two friends launching Anam Cara on Libertyville's north side, won't be able to let people inside to start.
But both ventures are all in and hoping mandated guidelines are relaxed sooner rather than later.
"We've invested a lot of money into this. We can't go back," said Edgar Huila, who with his mom, Maria Rosio Baeza, hopes to open in about a week at 159 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Baeza will be overseeing the cooking to ensure the handmade tortillas, tacos, tortas, burritos and other favorites maintain the authentic flavor of her native Charo Michoacan, a region in central Mexico.
- Mick Zawislak | Staff Photographer A mother-son duo will be opening Las Monarcas Mexican restaurant at 159 N. Milwaukee Ave., in a strip center on the south end of downtown Libertyville.
Justin Lindal, who with business partner and good friend Travis Kick is opening a cafe and bistro featuring coffee and traditional food, said they're crossing their fingers for Phase 4.
Lindal is the proprietor of CORE Martial Arts and Fitness, at the former Illinois secretary of state facility at 342 Peterson Road. Next door is the bistro space.
"My client base will definitely benefit from having a cafe there," he said.
Although the restaurants will feature different cuisines, they share a common trait. Both are in remodeled storefronts on busy thoroughfares in spaces previously occupied by Subway sandwich shops.
Huila said Las Monarcas (the monarchs) is named after the butterflies that would visit their small hometown in Mexico.
Both mother and son were working hard in separate jobs but did not see a path to advancement in what they were doing, according to Huila. So they quit and opened a restaurant. Their first venture was announced Feb. 22 on Facebook.
"We never expected any of this to happen. Nobody did," he said of the challenges of opening during a pandemic.
"You just have to push yourself through it."
Anam Cara Cafe and Bistro is scheduled to open in about two weeks at 338 Peterson Road in Libertyville. - Courtesy of Justin Lindal
A final inspection is scheduled Friday, with an opening in about a week.
Lindal, who for many years worked at the well-known Firkin restaurant in downtown Libertyville, said he got serious about the bistro last fall. Construction began in early December.
In March, "we kind of took a deep breath and slowed it down." he said. But they, too, persevered. Anam Cara, a Celtic phrase that means "soul friends," surfaced during a brainstorming session.
They say the name is memorable and reflects their faith and commitment to good works.
"If people are thinking about your name, they're thinking about you," he said. Lindal expects to open in about two weeks.
Because there is an overhang on the building, Anam Cara will have temporary outdoor seating. That will not be the case at Las Monarcas, which will be carry-out-only to start.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Bloomingdale cop disciplined for hitting 'Like' on Facebook post about shooting rioters

A Bloomingdale police officer , who also is a DuPage County Board member , will be disciplined for `` liking '' a Facebook comment that talked about shooting rioters .
Sean Noonan has apologized for `` liking '' the comment , which a resident posted May 30 on Noonan 's personal Facebook page .
He has since `` unliked '' the comment and removed the post .
On Thursday , Bloomingdale Director of Public Safety Frank Giammarese said Noonan violated the police department 's strict social media policy by `` liking '' the Facebook comment that read , `` Sean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until a few rioters are shot dead , and their bodies left in the street for the wolves , there 's no message law abiding people and the officers that protect them can send to these terrorists to instill fear and good behavior in them ... '' Giammarese said Noonan will be disciplined internally .
He said it is departmental policy not to release the outcome of internal investigations , but in this case , the discipline could range from a reprimand up to a suspension .
`` He is not going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giammarese said .
`` We will deal with it internally . ''
In addition , Noonan and other Bloomingdale officers will receive additional training .
Giammarese said the case is n't indicative of Noonan as a Bloomingdale police officer .
`` He does outstanding work for us , and I have no concerns as we move forward , '' he said .
`` It was an unfortunate thing that he got involved in .
But he did n't draft the Facebook message .
He made a mistake and 'liked ' something . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Noonan were read during Tuesday 's county board meeting .
Residents called on the county board to make a public statement condemning those who call for violence to be taken on peaceful protesters .
They also said they wanted action to be taken against Noonan , who has represented District 2 since 2012 .
Noonan on Tuesday said he never intended to endorse the comment .
`` I condemn those words in the strongest possible terms , '' the Elmhurst Republican said .
On Wednesday , Noonan released a written statement saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I made '' on May 30 .
`` I was scrolling through social media late that night while listening to the Chicago police scanner , '' he said in the statement .
`` My attention was drawn to intensity of emotions that were being expressed in the city and over the police radio when I clicked 'like ' on a post .
I hope others will learn from my mistake . ''
Giammarese said Bloomingdale police launched an internal investigation after receiving phone calls and emails about the incident .
Now that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` we 're going to learn from it and move forward . ''
Bloomingdale officers already receive annual diversity training , as well as de-escalation and mental health training .
`` The world has changed , and we have adapted to it , '' Giammarese said .
`` We 're open to continued dialogue . ''


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--A song to make you smile: 'Don't Stop' by Fleetwood Mac

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 .
@ @ @ @ @ Do n't Stop '' by Fleetwood Mac , released in 1977 .

A song to make you smile: 'Don't Stop' by Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, John McVie and Christine McVie comprise the classic Fleetwood Mac lineup. Associated Press
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 "Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac, released in 1977.
Send your ideas to suggestions@dailyherald.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Great graduation speeches: Jane Lynch at Smith College in 2012

To honor the Class of 2020 , we 're showcasing some of the great graduation speeches from past years .
@ @ @ @ @ actress and comedian Jane Lynch at Smith College , a private college in Massachusetts , @ @ @ @ @ to watch it .

Great graduation speeches: Jane Lynch at Smith College in 2012
To honor the Class of 2020, we're showcasing some of the great graduation speeches from past years.
Today's speech is from actress and comedian Jane Lynch at Smith College, a private college in Massachusetts, in 2012.
Click here to watch it.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Barrington hires new fire chief -- Grayslake's

Barrington officials announced Thursday the hire of John Christian as the village 's new fire chief , effective next month .
Christian comes to Barrington from the Grayslake Fire Protection District , where he 's been chief since 2009 .
He replaces Jim Arie , who retired as Barrington 's fire chief in March after leading the department since 2003 .
`` As Barrington 's new fire chief , I 'm most looking forward to leading the talented firefighter/paramedics and officers of the department , '' Christian said in a statement .
`` I am confident we can accomplish great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the village of Barrington . ''
Christian started 33 years ago at the Grayslake fire district , which covers about 25 square miles in Grayslake , Third Lake , Round Lake Park , Round Lake Beach and unincorporated areas of Lake County .
He has experience in heading a fire department that sometimes must navigate train blockages to handle emergency calls -- a longtime issue in Barrington .
Concerns continue about stopped or slow Canadian National Railway freight trains blocking major thoroughfares in Grayslake and Center Street in the village 's downtown .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the downtown Grayslake station regularly contend with blocked intersections .
In Barrington , Arie was known for promoting the need for a Northwest Highway underpass at the CN tracks near Lake Zurich Road .
He stressed how the underpass would eliminate train blockages for ambulances trying to reach Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital near Lake Barrington .
Barrington Village Manager Scott Anderson said an extensive search was conducted before officials chose Christian , who starts July 6 .
Anderson said Christian `` rose to the top as someone who will bring high-quality leadership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead the Barrington Fire Department 's outstanding first responders into the future . ''
Christian is a past president of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and served in the Illinois Army National Guard 1/131st Infantry , where he was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1994 .
He was a 15-year Grayslake fire district captain when he replaced longtime chief Donald Mobley in 2009 .

Barrington hires new fire chief -- Grayslake's
Barrington announced Thursday that it has hired John Christian as its new fire chief, effective next month. Courtesy of village of Barrington
Barrington officials announced Thursday the hire of John Christian as the village's new fire chief, effective next month.
Christian comes to Barrington from the Grayslake Fire Protection District, where he's been chief since 2009. He replaces Jim Arie, who retired as Barrington's fire chief in March after leading the department since 2003.
"As Barrington's new fire chief, I'm most looking forward to leading the talented firefighter/paramedics and officers of the department," Christian said in a statement. "I am confident we can accomplish great things together to serve the residents of the village of Barrington."
Christian started 33 years ago at the Grayslake fire district, which covers about 25 square miles in Grayslake, Third Lake, Round Lake Park, Round Lake Beach and unincorporated areas of Lake County. He has experience in heading a fire department that sometimes must navigate train blockages to handle emergency calls -- a longtime issue in Barrington.
Concerns continue about stopped or slow Canadian National Railway freight trains blocking major thoroughfares in Grayslake and Center Street in the village's downtown. Christian has said his firefighters and paramedics at the downtown Grayslake station regularly contend with blocked intersections.
In Barrington, Arie was known for promoting the need for a Northwest Highway underpass at the CN tracks near Lake Zurich Road. He stressed how the underpass would eliminate train blockages for ambulances trying to reach Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital near Lake Barrington.
Barrington Village Manager Scott Anderson said an extensive search was conducted before officials chose Christian, who starts July 6.
Anderson said Christian "rose to the top as someone who will bring high-quality leadership, extensive experience and the credentials to lead the Barrington Fire Department's outstanding first responders into the future."
Christian is a past president of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and served in the Illinois Army National Guard 1/131st Infantry, where he was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1994. He was a 15-year Grayslake fire district captain when he replaced longtime chief Donald Mobley in 2009.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-11--Fourth of July fireworks canceled in St. Charles

The St. Charles Park District has canceled its Fourth of July fireworks show amid concerns over the coronavirus .
For @ @ @ @ @ has attracted large crowds to Pottawatomie Park or other viewing locations throughout the city .
@ @ @ @ @ , food sales and vendors .
But social distancing restrictions have `` altered the ability @ @ @ @ @ traditional sense , '' organizers said in a news release .
Even if the state @ @ @ @ @ .
J.B. Pritzker 's Restore Illinois plan later this month , only gatherings of 50 @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It is important to take all necessary precautions to safeguard the health of @ @ @ @ @ residents , '' park district board President Jim Cooke said .
`` We look forward @ @ @ @ @ community celebration of Independence Day at Pottawatomie Park for the summer of 2021 . ''

Fourth of July fireworks canceled in St. Charles
The St. Charles Park District has canceled its Fourth of July fireworks show amid concerns over the coronavirus.
For decades, the annual display has attracted large crowds to Pottawatomie Park or other viewing locations throughout the city. The event also featured entertainment, food sales and vendors.
But social distancing restrictions have "altered the ability to safely celebrate in the traditional sense," organizers said in a news release. Even if the state enters Phase 4 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan later this month, only gatherings of 50 people or fewer are permitted.
"It is important to take all necessary precautions to safeguard the health of our staff, volunteers and residents," park district board President Jim Cooke said. "We look forward to the return of the community celebration of Independence Day at Pottawatomie Park for the summer of 2021."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-12--State's COVID-19 infection rate continues decline

Illinois is averaging less than a 4 % positive-test rate for COVID-19 this week after state health officials announced only 595 new infections Friday .
That puts the state 's seven-day rolling average infection rate at 3.6 % , the lowest level for that indicator since the outbreak began , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
A month ago , the seven-day rolling average showed 13.6 % of all tests coming back positive for the disease daily .
Only 2.4 % of the 24,774 tests returned Friday were positive for an infection , another statistical low for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials also reported another 77 residents have died from COVID-19 , bringing the state 's death toll to 6,260 .
IDPH officials also reported a new low for COVID-19 hospitalizations with only 6.3 % of the state 's hospital beds occupied by COVID patients .
All parts of the state are on pace to move to an even less restrictive phase of the state 's reopening plan where more businesses will be allowed to open and gatherings of 50 or fewer will be allowed .
However , state officials canceled the Illinois State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , citing the `` risk posed by COVID-19 , which still has no cure or widespread available treatment .
The state fair was canceled for four years during World War II , as well as 1862 during the Civil War and was replaced by the famed 1893 World 's Columbian Exposition in Chicago .
In lieu of the fair , a virtual `` Junior Livestock Expo '' will take place in September for exhibitors between the ages of 8 and 21 .
`` These kids work all year to prepare for their livestock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to still provide them an event that showcases their hard work and perseverance through a very difficult year , '' said Jerry Costello II , acting director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture .
Also Friday , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a series of guidelines for those expanding their social circles after enduring stay-at-home orders for the past three months .
The guidelines recommend avoiding indoor spaces with new people as well as maintaining social distance and wearing face coverings when possible .
Anyone hosting an outdoor cookout or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have people bring their own food , and avoid close contact -- including elbow bumps to discourage `` close contact . ''

State's COVID-19 infection rate continues decline
Illinois is averaging less than a 4% positive-test rate for COVID-19 this week after state health officials announced only 595 new infections Friday.
That puts the state's seven-day rolling average infection rate at 3.6%, the lowest level for that indicator since the outbreak began, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
A month ago, the seven-day rolling average showed 13.6% of all tests coming back positive for the disease daily.
Only 2.4% of the 24,774 tests returned Friday were positive for an infection, another statistical low for the state.
Meanwhile, state health officials also reported another 77 residents have died from COVID-19, bringing the state's death toll to 6,260.
IDPH officials also reported a new low for COVID-19 hospitalizations with only 6.3% of the state's hospital beds occupied by COVID patients.
All parts of the state are on pace to move to an even less restrictive phase of the state's reopening plan where more businesses will be allowed to open and gatherings of 50 or fewer will be allowed.
However, state officials canceled the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair Friday, citing the "risk posed by COVID-19, which still has no cure or widespread available treatment.
The state fair was canceled for four years during World War II, as well as 1862 during the Civil War and was replaced by the famed 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
In lieu of the fair, a virtual "Junior Livestock Expo" will take place in September for exhibitors between the ages of 8 and 21.
"These kids work all year to prepare for their livestock and projects, so we are determined to still provide them an event that showcases their hard work and perseverance through a very difficult year," said Jerry Costello II, acting director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
Also Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a series of guidelines for those expanding their social circles after enduring stay-at-home orders for the past three months.
The guidelines recommend avoiding indoor spaces with new people as well as maintaining social distance and wearing face coverings when possible.
Anyone hosting an outdoor cookout or gathering should keep hand sanitizer available, have people bring their own food, and avoid close contact -- including elbow bumps to discourage "close contact."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-12--Elgin Farmers Market busy on first day

Elgin Farmers Market busy on first day

The Elgin Farmers Market was off to a bustling start Friday , face masks and social distancing requirement included .
`` It 's great .
Do you want to see what we bought ? ''
said Jennifer Vombrack of Elgin , pointing to the bag held by her husband Roy .
Inside , there was pasta sauce , salsa , honey ginger dressing , ginger spread , chocolate almond cookies and caramel candy .
As for the precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic , it 's all about being sensible , Roy Vombrack said .
`` If it 's necessary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` The numbers are coming down in Illinois , so I think it seems to be working . ''
There were about 20 vendors on opening day at the outdoor market , which takes place Friday afternoons and has moved to a new location on Spring Street from Grove Avenue to Chicago Street to allow a 6-foot distance between booths .
Market manager Christina Gonzales said last year 's market started with 23 vendors -- and had a high of 45 vendors at its peak -- so this season is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone is first off very excited to be outside .
We had a lot of people just say , 'Thank you for being open , ' '' she said .
`` We had a couple of people show up without masks and they put them on as soon as we asked . ''
The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin , which organizes the market and has a booth in the middle , also offers masks , and there is a hand sanitizer station at the entrance of the market .
Farmers markets are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pritzker 's executive orders , which means customers can shop for fresh local foods , pet products , baked goods and body care items .
The hope is that more items will be added as regulations are eased , Gonzales said .
One snag is that the market has n't been able to get its EBT/Link card system going for purchases because of a delay from the state , likely due to the pandemic , she said .
The market gets a donation from BMO Harris Bank that matches up to $ 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Oak Brook whose business is Nal 's Kitchen said this is her first time at the Elgin market .
`` This has been good .
A lot of people are coming and it 's still early in the day , '' she said .
`` People have been coming to say hi .
It 's nice . ''
People seem to be adapting well to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic , said Cullen Crowe , who works for Six Generations , a farm with several locations including Hampshire .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smoothly , '' he said .
Customer Megan Graf said she liked the market , but wished it offered more such as alcohol -- a margarita machine in particular .
The city last year for the first time allowed establishments with a liquor license to sell alcohol that could be consumed within the market boundaries .
Because of the change of location , there is only one restaurant , Al 's Cafe , along the market that has a liquor license , so the logistics did n't quite work , market officials said @

Elgin Farmers Market busy on first day
The Elgin Farmers Market was off to a bustling start Friday, face masks and social distancing requirement included.
"It's great. Do you want to see what we bought?" said Jennifer Vombrack of Elgin, pointing to the bag held by her husband, Roy. Inside, there was pasta sauce, salsa, honey ginger dressing, ginger spread, chocolate almond cookies and caramel candy.
As for the precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's all about being sensible, Roy Vombrack said.
"If it's necessary, it needs to be done," he said. "The numbers are coming down in Illinois, so I think it seems to be working."
There were about 20 vendors on opening day at the outdoor market, which takes place Friday afternoons and has moved to a new location on Spring Street from Grove Avenue to Chicago Street to allow a 6-foot distance between booths.
Market manager Christina Gonzales said last year's market started with 23 vendors -- and had a high of 45 vendors at its peak -- so this season is already very promising.
"I think everyone is, first off, very excited to be outside. We had a lot of people just say, 'Thank you for being open,'" she said. "We had a couple of people show up without masks and they put them on as soon as we asked."
The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin, which organizes the market and has a booth in the middle, also offers masks, and there is a hand sanitizer station at the entrance of the market.
Farmers markets are deemed essential businesses under Gov. J.B. Pritzker's executive orders, which means customers can shop for fresh local foods, pet products, baked goods and body care items. The hope is that more items will be added as regulations are eased, Gonzales said.
One snag is that the market hasn't been able to get its EBT/Link card system going for purchases because of a delay from the state, likely due to the pandemic, she said. The market gets a donation from BMO Harris Bank that matches up to $20 in such purchases.
Vendor Nalini Potineni of Oak Brook, whose business is Nal's Kitchen, said this is her first time at the Elgin market. "This has been good. A lot of people are coming and it's still early in the day," she said. "People have been coming to say hi. It's nice."
People seem to be adapting well to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Cullen Crowe, who works for Six Generations, a farm with several locations including Hampshire. "It's weird, but it's working smoothly," he said.
Customer Megan Graf said she liked the market but wished it offered more, such as alcohol -- a margarita machine in particular.
The city last year for the first time allowed establishments with a liquor license to sell alcohol that could be consumed within the market boundaries. Because of the change of location, there is only one restaurant, Al's Cafe, along the market that has a liquor license, so the logistics didn't quite work, market officials said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-12--Giveaway at Libertyville church 'like Christmas' to kids

Friday marked the first donated goods giveaway for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libertyville , and it turned out to @ @ @ @ @ Bob Neil of Libertyville helped his friend Tim Mahoney of Libertyville carry in toys that @ @ @ @ @ enjoy as much as his did .
More than 1,500 items lined the tables , @ @ @ @ @ school supplies '' Parishioners donated toys and books for the children who came to the @ @ @ @ @ Mary Causey , director of social justice and service for the church .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ bag to fill up . ''
Children methodically made their way up and down the @ @ @ @ @ books .
`` People are very grateful , and the little kids are loving it @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's like Christmas . ''

Giveaway at Libertyville church 'like Christmas' to kids
Friday marked the first donated goods giveaway for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libertyville, and it turned out to be a huge success.
Bob Neil of Libertyville helped his friend Tim Mahoney of Libertyville carry in toys that he hoped other children would enjoy as much as his did.
More than 1,500 items lined the tables, including furniture, books and school supplies
"Parishioners donated toys and books for the children who came to the food pantry," said Mary Causey, director of social justice and service for the church. "They were given a great big bag to fill up."
Children methodically made their way up and down the tables to select toys and books.
"People are very grateful, and the little kids are loving it," Causey said. "It's like Christmas."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-12--Some YMCA facilities, summer camps to open next week, but with limits

Community centers and programs operated by the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago will begin gradually reopening to the public Monday , the organization announced -- but swimming pools , saunas and hot tubs will remain closed .
A phased approach is planned to ensure new safety procedures are followed .
The facilities have been closed since mid-March because of the COVID-19 crisis .
In the first phase , summer camps will open at nine suburban sites starting next week .
Camps in Chicago will open June 22 and July 6 .
YMCA fitness centers will open starting July 1 , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be running at all facilities by Aug. 1 .
The YMCA operates facilities in towns including Crystal Lake , Downers Grove , Elmhurst , Lake Zurich , Lindenhurst , Naperville and Palatine .
Last month , the organization announced plans to permanently shutter facilities in Des Plaines , Naperville and Niles .
Some suburban Y 's , including ones in Schaumburg and Elgin , operate separately from the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago .
Fitness members at the Metropolitan Chicago Y 's will be required to reserve time to prevent crowding in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for indoor and outdoor group fitness programs and personal training sessions .
Health screenings will be required at check-in , and social distancing policies will be enforced .
New cleaning protocols that follow standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be followed , too .
Changing rooms and towel service will not be available .
Only water fountains designed to fill bottles will be available .
Seating in the common area has been removed , and social distancing must be practiced .
Members are encouraged to bring their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fitness equipment .
`` These precautions are in place to keep us all safe , '' Richard Malone , the YMCA 's president and CEO , said in a news release .
`` Anyone who declines to comply with our new policies and procedures is putting others at risk and will be asked to leave the facility . ''
Full facility operations , including pool access , will reopen when public health guidelines permit , the organization said .
For more information on the new requirements , visit ymcachicago.org/reopening .

Some YMCA facilities, summer camps to open next week, but with limits
Courtesy of Megan Croke, 2015The Foglia YMCA in Lake Zurich will be among the suburban Y's reopening on a limited basis next week after being closed due to the coronavirus.
Community centers and programs operated by the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago will begin gradually reopening to the public Monday, the organization announced -- but swimming pools, saunas and hot tubs will remain closed.
A phased approach is planned to ensure new safety procedures are followed. The facilities have been closed since mid-March because of the COVID-19 crisis.
In the first phase, summer camps will open at nine suburban sites starting next week. Camps in Chicago will open June 22 and July 6.
YMCA fitness centers will open starting July 1, but not all at once. Fitness activities should be running at all facilities by Aug. 1.
The YMCA operates facilities in towns including Crystal Lake, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lake Zurich, Lindenhurst, Naperville and Palatine. Last month, the organization announced plans to permanently shutter facilities in Des Plaines, Naperville and Niles.
Some suburban Y's, including ones in Schaumburg and Elgin, operate separately from the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.
Fitness members at the Metropolitan Chicago Y's will be required to reserve time to prevent crowding in the gym. Reservations also will be required for indoor and outdoor group fitness programs and personal training sessions.
Health screenings will be required at check-in, and social distancing policies will be enforced. New cleaning protocols that follow standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be followed, too.
Changing rooms and towel service will not be available. Only water fountains designed to fill bottles will be available. Seating in the common area has been removed, and social distancing must be practiced.
Members are encouraged to bring their own mats, resistance bands and other personal fitness equipment.
"These precautions are in place to keep us all safe," Richard Malone, the YMCA's president and CEO, said in a news release. "Anyone who declines to comply with our new policies and procedures is putting others at risk and will be asked to leave the facility."
Full facility operations, including pool access, will reopen when public health guidelines permit, the organization said.
For more information on the new requirements, visit ymcachicago.org/reopening.