dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-24--Suburban residents recount their experiences during World War II

May 1945 : The war in Europe is over , finally , after nearly six years of bloody conflicts on land , on the sea and in the skies .
But the war in the Pacific is grinding on with no end in sight .
Japanese soldiers and civilians are fighting to the death , and an invasion of the Japanese home islands seems inevitable .
Most of the world does n't know the U.S. secretly is developing the atomic bomb and preparing to use it if Japan refuses to surrender .
The first test detonation occurs in New Mexico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , U.S. planes drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and then Nagasaki , killing tens of thousands .
Japan surrenders within a week of the second blast , and a formal surrender ceremony is held aboard the USS Missouri on Sept. 2 .
`` World War II was a global transformative event for at least a dozen reasons , '' said Krewasky Salter , executive director of the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton .
`` Among them was the transformation of the United States from an isolationist country to a world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for three quarters of a century . ''
Flash forward 75 years .
Fewer and fewer of those who fought in World War II remain among us .
The same is true of the civilians who worked in defense factories and shipyards , watched the skies and seas for invaders and waited for loved ones to return from far-off battlefields .
It is important to hear their stories and honor their sacrifices .
Lombard resident David Baruch , 93 , served aboard the USS Franklin during World War II and survived two devastating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A young sailor at war David Baruch joined the U.S. Navy in November 1943 , mere weeks after turning 17 .
That was the youngest he could enlist , as long as he had parental consent .
`` I wanted to enlist when I was 16 years old and I wanted my mother to lie about it , but no way was she going to do that , '' recalled Baruch , who 's now 93 and lives in Lombard .
At the time , Baruch was living in Queens , New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a copy boy at The New York Times .
`` I was picking up a lot ( about the war ) , both in the Pacific and in Europe , '' Baruch said .
`` It was a very exciting time . ''
Baruch was assigned to the USS Franklin , a newly commissioned aircraft carrier .
A gunner 's mate , he was responsible for the operation and maintenance of a 20 mm gun battery .
The Franklin served in several key Pacific campaigns , including the invasion of Peleliu , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Philippines .
On Oct. 30 , 1944 , a Japanese suicide bomber crashed through the carrier 's flight deck , killing or injuring dozens of men .
Baruch was in a different part of the ship and was n't injured .
He developed a fatalistic outlook about the war .
`` There 's nothing you can do about it , other than to do your job when you 're called upon , '' he said .
`` If a bullet 's got your number on it , forget it . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to battle .
On March 19 , 1945 , following heavy fighting with Japanese aircraft , an enemy plane dropped two bombs on the carrier .
One struck the flight deck and penetrated to the hangar deck , destroying planes and igniting fuel and ammunition .
Nearly 1,000 men were killed or wounded .
Baruch had been standing in line on the hangar deck , waiting to get breakfast in the mess hall .
But he inexplicably felt uncomfortable and left , walking up to the flight deck .
That 's when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so pitch black , I could n't see , '' Baruch said .
`` And I thought to myself , I 've got to get the hell off here . ''
Without a lifejacket , Baruch jumped into the ocean .
He surfaced and , after a while , swam to a pilot who had been blown off the carrier .
The pilot was wearing a life preserver , and the two men floated together until they found more survivors on a raft .
Eventually they were picked up by the USS Marshall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Franklin 's task group .
Baruch spent the rest of the war assigned to a supply depot in the Philippines .
He called the Japanese surrender `` a huge , huge relief . ''
Baruch remained in the Navy until 1947 .
Like many veterans , he struggled with survivor 's guilt -- and he sought answers in college , studying psychology at Bradley University in Peoria and then at the University of Chicago .
He became a psychologist and spent decades in the profession before retiring .
`` My personal search @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area that gave me a lot of satisfaction , '' he said .
Jean Grundt was a teenager when World War II ended in 1945 .
An American civilian A Chicago native , Jean Grundt was 10 when the U.S. entered World War II in December 1941 .
She was Jean Meyers then .
She remembers how people sat and stared at the radio on Dec. 7 , 1941 , listening to news reports about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor .
`` Most people did n't have a clue as to where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , now an 89-year-old Arlington Heights resident .
`` Everybody got their maps and atlases . ''
Like many American civilians , Grundt 's parents tended a victory garden during the war .
Theirs was in a larger plot near a friend 's home .
`` ( They grew ) the usual -- tomatoes , beans , lettuce , '' Grundt said .
Raised Lutheran , Grundt remembers how difficult it was for her family to find a white dress for her confirmation .
Silk and other dressmaking material was scarce because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken for parachutes , '' she said .
Grundt also remembers her mother giving her a dollar to buy defense stamps , which cost a quarter each .
Fill up a book of 75 stamps and you could trade them in for a war bond that would be worth $ 25 after 10 years .
`` It took forever , '' Grundt said .
For the most part , though , Grundt did n't feel affected by the war .
She went to school like normal , and spent time with friends .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , `` but nothing terrible . ''
Grundt 's family was German , but she did n't experience discrimination from other Americans -- unlike what Japanese Americans endured .
When the war with Germany ended in early May 1945 , people relaxed a bit , Grundt said .
They did n't expect the Japanese to fight as hard as they did for the next three months .
`` You did n't know if they were going to retaliate , '' Grundt said .
`` It kind of had everybody scared . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ There were parades down Michigan Avenue to welcome troops back home , Grundt said , and life gradually returned to normal .
Laurence Feldman , 88 , of Lincolnshire , was born and raised in England and survived the German Blitz during World War II .
A child in London Laurence Feldman was a child during the war , too -- but his experience was very , very different .
Born and raised in England , Feldman was among the children evacuated from London to the countryside to protect them from anticipated German @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went to a little village about 65 miles west of London with his sister , their mother , two uncles and cousins .
He was 7 .
After six months passed peacefully , Feldman and his family returned to London -- and then the nighttime bombing raids known as the Blitz began .
For 57 consecutive nights starting Sept. 7 , 1940 , German planes bombed London and other cities , inflicting heavy casualties and great damage .
`` The nights of the Blitz were frightening , filled with the sounds of sirens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' recalled Feldman , now an 88-year-old Lincolnshire resident .
`` You could hear the clatter of shrapnel on the slate roofs that were common in Britain . ''
Feldman and his family lived on the first floor of a four-story apartment building .
Their flat became a gathering point for his neighbors during raids because of its relative safety , with dozens of people crammed into its rooms .
One night , the bombing began just as Feldman was starting to take a bath .
A bomb fell nearby , blowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blast knocked me back into the bath , '' he said .
`` I sprang out of the bath stark naked and ran into the crowded hallway . ''
The Blitz concluded in May 1941 .
Although the attacks were devastating , they failed to demoralize the British into surrendering , nor did they significantly impact British wartime production .
But times remained tough for Feldman and other Britons .
Severe food rationing was common and continued until after the war ended .
`` If I saw one egg a month , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Food was very scarce .
It was just enough to subsist on . ''
Feldman immigrated to the U.S. a few years after the war .
After bouncing around the country and serving in the U.S. Air Force , he went to college , settled in the Chicago area and taught marketing at the University of Illinois at Chicago .
He 's now retired .
Although decades have passed , Feldman 's memories of his wartime childhood are vivid .
He occasionally talks at libraries or to community groups about his experiences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .

Suburban residents recount their experiences during World War II
Arlington Heights resident Jean Grundt was a teenager when World War II ended in 1945. She remembers her parents' Victory Garden and other aspects of life during wartime. Courtesy of the Grundt family
Lombard resident David Baruch, 93, served aboard the USS Franklin during World War II and survived two devastating Japanese attacks on the aircraft carrier. This photo was taken after he completed boot camp in early 1944. Courtesy of David Baruch
Crewmen awaiting rescue aboard the burning USS Franklin are seen in the circled portion standing on a lower deck after an attack by a Japanese dive bomber on March 19, 1945. Associated Press
London burns in January 1941 following a Blitz attack by German warplanes. Associated Press
May 1945: The war in Europe is over, finally, after nearly six years of bloody conflicts on land, on the sea and in the skies.
But the war in the Pacific is grinding on with no end in sight. Japanese soldiers and civilians are fighting to the death, and an invasion of the Japanese home islands seems inevitable.
Most of the world doesn't know the U.S. secretly is developing the atomic bomb and preparing to use it if Japan refuses to surrender. The first test detonation occurs in New Mexico in July 1945.
The following month, U.S. planes drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and then Nagasaki, killing tens of thousands. Japan surrenders within a week of the second blast, and a formal surrender ceremony is held aboard the USS Missouri on Sept. 2.
It was, unquestionably, a historic time.
"World War II was a global transformative event for at least a dozen reasons," said Krewasky Salter, executive director of the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. "Among them was the transformation of the United States from an isolationist country to a world superpower ... a position it has held for three quarters of a century."
Flash forward 75 years. Fewer and fewer of those who fought in World War II remain among us. The same is true of the civilians who worked in defense factories and shipyards, watched the skies and seas for invaders and waited for loved ones to return from far-off battlefields.
It is important to hear their stories and honor their sacrifices.
Lombard resident David Baruch, 93, served aboard the USS Franklin during World War II and survived two devastating Japanese attacks on the aircraft carrier. - Courtesy of David Baruch
David Baruch joined the U.S. Navy in November 1943, mere weeks after turning 17. That was the youngest he could enlist, as long as he had parental consent.
"I wanted to enlist when I was 16 years old and I wanted my mother to lie about it, but no way was she going to do that," recalled Baruch, who's now 93 and lives in Lombard.
At the time, Baruch was living in Queens, New York, attending high school and working part-time as a copy boy at The New York Times.
"I was picking up a lot (about the war), both in the Pacific and in Europe," Baruch said. "It was a very exciting time."
Baruch was assigned to the USS Franklin, a newly commissioned aircraft carrier. A gunner's mate, he was responsible for the operation and maintenance of a 20 mm gun battery.
The Franklin served in several key Pacific campaigns, including the invasion of Peleliu, the Formosa air battle and the invasion of the Philippines.
On Oct. 30, 1944, a Japanese suicide bomber crashed through the carrier's flight deck, killing or injuring dozens of men. Baruch was in a different part of the ship and wasn't injured.
He developed a fatalistic outlook about the war.
"There's nothing you can do about it, other than to do your job when you're called upon," he said. "If a bullet's got your number on it, forget it."
The Franklin underwent repairs and headed back to battle. On March 19, 1945, following heavy fighting with Japanese aircraft, an enemy plane dropped two bombs on the carrier. One struck the flight deck and penetrated to the hangar deck, destroying planes and igniting fuel and ammunition. Nearly 1,000 men were killed or wounded.
Baruch had been standing in line on the hangar deck, waiting to get breakfast in the mess hall. But he inexplicably felt uncomfortable and left, walking up to the flight deck.
That's when the bombs hit.
"The smoke was so pitch black, I couldn't see," Baruch said. "And I thought to myself, I've got to get the hell off here."
Without a lifejacket, Baruch jumped into the ocean. He surfaced and, after a while, swam to a pilot who had been blown off the carrier.
The pilot was wearing a life preserver, and the two men floated together until they found more survivors on a raft. Eventually they were picked up by the USS Marshall, a destroyer that was part of the Franklin's task group.
Baruch spent the rest of the war assigned to a supply depot in the Philippines. He called the Japanese surrender "a huge, huge relief."
Baruch remained in the Navy until 1947. Like many veterans, he struggled with survivor's guilt -- and he sought answers in college, studying psychology at Bradley University in Peoria and then at the University of Chicago. He became a psychologist and spent decades in the profession before retiring.
"My personal search for answers ... led me into an area that gave me a lot of satisfaction," he said.
Jean Grundt was a teenager when World War II ended in 1945. - Courtesy of the Grundt family
A Chicago native, Jean Grundt was 10 when the U.S. entered World War II in December 1941. She was Jean Meyers then.
She remembers how people sat and stared at the radio on Dec. 7, 1941, listening to news reports about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
"Most people didn't have a clue as to where Pearl Harbor was," said Grundt, now an 89-year-old Arlington Heights resident. "Everybody got their maps and atlases."
Like many American civilians, Grundt's parents tended a victory garden during the war. Theirs was in a larger plot near a friend's home.
"(They grew) the usual -- tomatoes, beans, lettuce," Grundt said.
Raised Lutheran, Grundt remembers how difficult it was for her family to find a white dress for her confirmation. Silk and other dressmaking material was scarce because of the war.
"All that was taken for parachutes," she said.
Grundt also remembers her mother giving her a dollar to buy defense stamps, which cost a quarter each. Fill up a book of 75 stamps and you could trade them in for a war bond that would be worth $25 after 10 years.
"It took forever," Grundt said.
For the most part, though, Grundt didn't feel affected by the war. She went to school like normal, and spent time with friends. There were some food shortages, she said, "but nothing terrible."
Grundt's family was German, but she didn't experience discrimination from other Americans -- unlike what Japanese Americans endured.
When the war with Germany ended in early May 1945, people relaxed a bit, Grundt said. They didn't expect the Japanese to fight as hard as they did for the next three months.
The atomic bomb attacks heightened anxiety at home.
"You didn't know if they were going to retaliate," Grundt said. "It kind of had everybody scared."
But then the war was over. There were parades down Michigan Avenue to welcome troops back home, Grundt said, and life gradually returned to normal.
Laurence Feldman, 88, of Lincolnshire, was born and raised in England and survived the German Blitz during World War II. - Courtesy of Laurence Feldman
Laurence Feldman was a child during the war, too -- but his experience was very, very different.
Born and raised in England, Feldman was among the children evacuated from London to the countryside to protect them from anticipated German aerial attacks. In 1939, he went to a little village about 65 miles west of London with his sister, their mother, two uncles and cousins. He was 7.
After six months passed peacefully, Feldman and his family returned to London -- and then the nighttime bombing raids known as the Blitz began.
For 57 consecutive nights starting Sept. 7, 1940, German planes bombed London and other cities, inflicting heavy casualties and great damage.
"The nights of the Blitz were frightening, filled with the sounds of sirens, planes, bombs and anti-aircraft fire," recalled Feldman, now an 88-year-old Lincolnshire resident. "You could hear the clatter of shrapnel on the slate roofs that were common in Britain."
Feldman and his family lived on the first floor of a four-story apartment building. Their flat became a gathering point for his neighbors during raids because of its relative safety, with dozens of people crammed into its rooms.
One night, the bombing began just as Feldman was starting to take a bath. A bomb fell nearby, blowing in the bathroom windows.
"The blast knocked me back into the bath," he said. "I sprang out of the bath stark naked and ran into the crowded hallway."
The Blitz concluded in May 1941. Although the attacks were devastating, they failed to demoralize the British into surrendering, nor did they significantly impact British wartime production.
But times remained tough for Feldman and other Britons. Severe food rationing was common and continued until after the war ended.
"If I saw one egg a month, that was amazing," Feldman said. "Food was very scarce. It was just enough to subsist on."
Feldman immigrated to the U.S. a few years after the war. After bouncing around the country and serving in the U.S. Air Force, he went to college, settled in the Chicago area and taught marketing at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He's now retired.
Although decades have passed, Feldman's memories of his wartime childhood are vivid. He occasionally talks at libraries or to community groups about his experiences.
"I can never forget it," he said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-24--In Transit: Uneasy skies for some airline passengers, pilots in COVID-19 era

From ghost airports to gridlocked checkpoints , flying in the era of COVID-19 is problematic , particularly when it comes to who 's sharing germs at 35,000 feet .
Suburban travelers reported mixed experiences , from unease at crowded cabin conditions to surprise at a long security checkpoint line despite U.S. Transportation Security Administration reports of a 88 % drop in passengers Saturday .
And while airlines are requiring masks onboard to reduce spread of the respiratory disease , one local pilot representing a major union says it 's time the Federal Aviation Administration laid down the law .
First @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short jaunt to Austin , Texas , in early March to see her best friend stretched into weeks after the state locked down .
She escaped May 8 and upgraded to an empty row , but `` shortly before flight time , a woman came to sit at the window of 'my ' row , '' Tieran recalled .
`` No big deal , I simply moved to the aisle seat .
Three minutes later , a very nice young woman and her baby came and said she was actually supposed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So much for social distancing . ''
Tiernan vacated to an empty row .
`` What was the most shocking aspect of the almost full flight was the fact that about 80 % of the passengers were NOT wearing face masks , '' she said .
That 's why the Allied Pilots Association , representing American Airlines pilots , and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants are pushing the FAA to mandate face masks on board planes .
Major carriers including United , American , Delta , Southwest and JetBlue require face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommends it .
`` I ca n't be in a grocery store without a mask , '' said Arlington Heights pilot Dennis Tajer , communications chairman for the Allied Pilots Association .
`` It 's absurd , to have one of the regulators refuse to take action . ''
Along with sophisticated air filters and deep-cleaning jets , masks save lives by adding an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 , the unions contend .
Mask mandates also build passengers ' confidence at a time when the industry desperately needs customers .
Federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority and trigger an incident report and consequences , if warranted , Tajer said .
An incident report could be essential for contact tracing if someone on the plane turns out to be COVID-positive , he said .
FAA Administrator Steven Dickson wrote to the APA , `` while the FAA remains steadfast in its focus on safety of flight , we are not a public health agency .
We must look to other U.S. government agencies for guidance on public and occupational health . ''
Wearing masks tells fellow travelers , `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tajer said .
`` We 're being given a platform of jello and told to stand firmly on it . ''
Meanwhile , EMT Andrew Lippert of Bartlett was surprised May 7 by conditions at O'Hare International Airport when he flew to Phoenix to interview for his `` dream job '' at an Arizona fire department .
`` I was expecting O'Hare to be like a ghost town , but it was , in fact , more busy than I anticipated .
They only had one security checkpoint open , where I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelers , '' Lippert said .
`` The majority of people had masks on in the airport and also on the plane , but not all .
I noticed most middle seats were kept empty with the goal of keeping social distancing .
The few rows that were filled with three people I assume were family members who bought the tickets together .
Other than that and not serving any food/drinks during the flight , it was pretty normal . ''
Got an opinion about masks on planes or a traveling anecdote to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dailyherald.com .
You should know Forget about taking the westbound Kennedy Expressway ramp from the inbound Eisenhower Expressway for a while .
IDOT is closing the ramp as of Monday until Oct. 1 or so as part of its Jane Byrne Interchange rebuild .
But as compensation , drivers can experience the `` Texas U-turn '' detour , according to IDOT .
Eastbound Eisenhower drivers should hop onto the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway and take the Texas U-turn at the Taylor Street interchange .
Metra is turning to Alexander Hamilton to attract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting June 1 .
Riders are encouraged to use the Ventra app to buy the pass , which pass offers unlimited rides on all Metra trains all day until 3 a.m. the next morning .
For information , go to metrarail .

In Transit: Uneasy skies for some airline passengers, pilots in COVID-19 era
Arlington Heights pilot Dennis Tajer, communications chairman for the Allied Pilots Association, says the FAA's lack of action on face masks is "absurd."
From ghost airports to gridlocked checkpoints, flying in the era of COVID-19 is problematic, particularly when it comes to who's sharing germs at 35,000 feet.
Suburban travelers reported mixed experiences, from unease at crowded cabin conditions to surprise at a long security checkpoint line despite U.S. Transportation Security Administration reports of a 88% drop in passengers Saturday.
And while airlines are requiring masks onboard to reduce spread of the respiratory disease, one local pilot representing a major union says it's time the Federal Aviation Administration laid down the law.
First, Arlington Heights resident Kathy Tiernan's short jaunt to Austin, Texas, in early March to see her best friend stretched into weeks after the state locked down.
She escaped May 8 and upgraded to an empty row, but "shortly before flight time, a woman came to sit at the window of 'my' row," Tieran recalled.
"No big deal, I simply moved to the aisle seat. Three minutes later, a very nice young woman and her baby came and said she was actually supposed to be in the aisle seat of the row. So much for social distancing." Tiernan vacated to an empty row.
"What was the most shocking aspect of the almost full flight was the fact that about 80% of the passengers were NOT wearing face masks," she said.
That's why the Allied Pilots Association, representing American Airlines pilots, and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants are pushing the FAA to mandate face masks on board planes.
Major carriers including United, American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue require face masks in cabins but the FAA only recommends it.
"I can't be in a grocery store without a mask," said Arlington Heights pilot Dennis Tajer, communications chairman for the Allied Pilots Association. "It's absurd, to have one of the regulators refuse to take action."
Along with sophisticated air filters and deep-cleaning jets, masks save lives by adding an extra layer of protection against COVID-19, the unions contend. Mask mandates also build passengers' confidence at a time when the industry desperately needs customers.
Federal backing would amplify an airline crew's authority and trigger an incident report and consequences, if warranted, Tajer said. An incident report could be essential for contact tracing if someone on the plane turns out to be COVID-positive, he said.
FAA Administrator Steven Dickson wrote to the APA, "while the FAA remains steadfast in its focus on safety of flight, we are not a public health agency. We must look to other U.S. government agencies for guidance on public and occupational health."
Wearing masks tells fellow travelers, "I've got your back," Tajer said. "We're being given a platform of jello and told to stand firmly on it."
Meanwhile, EMT Andrew Lippert of Bartlett was surprised May 7 by conditions at O'Hare International Airport when he flew to Phoenix to interview for his "dream job" at an Arizona fire department.
"I was expecting O'Hare to be like a ghost town, but it was, in fact, more busy than I anticipated. They only had one security checkpoint open, where I was met with a very long line of travelers," Lippert said.
"The majority of people had masks on in the airport and also on the plane, but not all. I noticed most middle seats were kept empty with the goal of keeping social distancing. The few rows that were filled with three people I assume were family members who bought the tickets together. Other than that and not serving any food/drinks during the flight, it was pretty normal."
Got an opinion about masks on planes or a traveling anecdote to share? Drop an email to mpyke@dailyherald.com.
You should know
Forget about taking the westbound Kennedy Expressway ramp from the inbound Eisenhower Expressway for a while. IDOT is closing the ramp as of Monday until Oct. 1 or so as part of its Jane Byrne Interchange rebuild. But as compensation, drivers can experience the "Texas U-turn" detour, according to IDOT. Eastbound Eisenhower drivers should hop onto the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway and take the Texas U-turn at the Taylor Street interchange.
$10 Metra pass
Metra is turning to Alexander Hamilton to attract riders with a $10 all-day pass starting June 1. Riders are encouraged to use the Ventra app to buy the pass, which pass offers unlimited rides on all Metra trains all day until 3 a.m. the next morning. For information, go to metrarail.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-24--A song to make you smile: 'Lovely Day' by Bill Withers

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 .
@ @ @ @ @ Lovely Day '' by Bill Withers , released in 1977 .
Fun fact : Withers @ @ @ @ @ 18.3 seconds toward the end of the song , and it 's one of the @ @ @ @ @ Billboard Hot 100 Song , according to the Rocketman5000 blog .

A song to make you smile: 'Lovely Day' by Bill Withers
Singer-songwriter Bill Withers was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. He died March 30 at 81 from heart complications. Associated Press file photo, April 2015
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 "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers, released in 1977. Fun fact: Withers holds a high E for 18.3 seconds toward the end of the song, and it's one of the longest sustained notes on a Billboard Hot 100 Song, according to the Rocketman5000 blog.
Send your ideas to suggestions@dailyherald.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-25--In some suburbs, people still salute veterans in person -- just from a distance

Although COVID-19 pandemic restrictions led to the cancellation of traditional Memorial Day parades and other activities across the suburbs , some residents found ways to physically commemorate the day with social distancing and other precautions .
Honking cars , trucks and SUVs festooned with American flags and red , white and blue balloons drove on a section of Crest Avenue in Elk Grove Village to honor three World War II veterans who watched from separate homes Monday morning .
In Elgin , visitors were allowed to pay tribute to fallen veterans by driving through Bluff City Cemetery .
There also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police and fire department escort at the Alden Estates of Barrington skilled-nursing facility .
World War II veterans John Lobenberg , Ed Mampre and Raymond Panek -- all Elk Grove Village residents -- were accompanied by their families as they viewed the rolling show of patriotism traveling south on Crest Avenue .
Lobenberg , 98 , served in the 11th Armored Division of Gen. George S. Patton 's 63rd Army Infantry in Europe .
He said he held Patton in high regard as a military strategist .
`` I was serving right under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 93 , an Army engineer in the Pacific Ocean theater of World War II , said the parade was `` very emotional . ''
Ed Mampre , 96 , who served in what then was called the Army Air Corps , remembered his commanding officer was actor Jimmy Stewart .
`` He was just a quiet guy who was just as normal in civilian life as he was in the movies , '' said Mampre , who piloted the hulking B-24 Liberator bomber .
Marine Corps veteran Tony Damptz Jr. of Elk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vets .
While Elk Grove Village and many other suburbs offered online Memorial Day ceremonies Monday , he said it was important to have a physical presence for the men .
At Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin , signs reminded drivers to stay in their cars as they passed two designated displays .
One display of American flags included a sign : `` God Bless America .
COVID-19 ca n't stop us from honoring our veterans . ''
South Elgin resident Jacquie Swanson is a member of the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ graves each year .
Due to COVID-19 , the group did not install individual flags , but she placed flowers at the veterans memorial .
`` Thinking about my father , my husband , my first cousin , '' Swanson said of relatives who served in the Army and have since died .
`` Thinking about them , all of those that lost their life during the actual time of war . ''
Alden Estates of Barrington customer service liaison Nancy Leedstrom said the parade of cars to honor veterans included about 34 @ @ @ @ @ @ @

In some suburbs, people still salute veterans in person -- just from a distance
Although COVID-19 pandemic restrictions led to the cancellation of traditional Memorial Day parades and other activities across the suburbs, some residents found ways to physically commemorate the day with social distancing and other precautions.
Honking cars, trucks and SUVs festooned with American flags and red, white and blue balloons drove on a section of Crest Avenue in Elk Grove Village to honor three World War II veterans who watched from separate homes Monday morning.
- Paul Valade | Staff Photographer South Elgin resident Jacquie Swanson pauses to take a photograph of the veterans memorial in Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin during Monday's drive-through Memorial Day event. Swanson remembers her father, husband and cousin who served in the Army and have since died.
In Elgin, visitors were allowed to pay tribute to fallen veterans by driving through Bluff City Cemetery.
There also was a car parade with a Barrington police and fire department escort at the Alden Estates of Barrington skilled-nursing facility.
World War II veterans John Lobenberg, Ed Mampre and Raymond Panek -- all Elk Grove Village residents -- were accompanied by their families as they viewed the rolling show of patriotism traveling south on Crest Avenue.
- Paul Valade | Staff Photographer World War II Army veteran John Lobenberg, 98, second from right, waves as a drive-by parade passes his Crest Avenue house Monday in Elk Grove Village.
Lobenberg, 98, served in the 11th Armored Division of Gen. George S. Patton's 63rd Army Infantry in Europe. He said he held Patton in high regard as a military strategist. "I was serving right under him," Lobenberg said.
- Paul Valade | Staff Photographer World War II Army engineer Raymond Panek, 93, right, waves with his wife, Jackie Panek, during a drive-by parade Monday for three World War II veterans in Elk Grove Village.
Panek, 93, an Army engineer in the Pacific Ocean theater of World War II, said the parade was "very emotional."
Ed Mampre, 96, who served in what then was called the Army Air Corps, remembered his commanding officer was actor Jimmy Stewart.
"He was just a quiet guy who was just as normal in civilian life as he was in the movies," said Mampre, who piloted the hulking B-24 Liberator bomber.
Marine Corps veteran Tony Damptz Jr. of Elk Grove Village organized the parade for the vets. While Elk Grove Village and many other suburbs offered online Memorial Day ceremonies Monday, he said it was important to have a physical presence for the men.
- Paul Valade | Staff Photographer Vehicles pass a veterans memorial in Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin on Monday during a drive-through Memorial Day event.
At Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, signs reminded drivers to stay in their cars as they passed two designated displays. One display of American flags included a sign: "God Bless America. COVID-19 can't stop us from honoring our veterans."
South Elgin resident Jacquie Swanson is a member of the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association, which places flags at the cemetery's graves each year. Due to COVID-19, the group did not install individual flags, but she placed flowers at the veterans memorial.
"Thinking about my father, my husband, my first cousin," Swanson said of relatives who served in the Army and have since died. "Thinking about them, all of those that lost their life during the actual time of war."
Alden Estates of Barrington customer service liaison Nancy Leedstrom said the parade of cars to honor veterans included about 34 families, the police and firefighters.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-25--1,713 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 31 new deaths; positive-test rate at 12%

The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 1,713 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois , including 31 additional deaths @ @ @ @ @ to 112,017 cases , including 4,884 deaths , in 100 counties in Illinois .
The @ @ @ @ @ younger than 1 to older than 100 years .
Within the past 24 hours , @ @ @ @ @ for a total of 769,564 .
The statewide 7-day rolling positivity rate is 12 % @ @ @ @ @ today were : • In Cook County : 1 female in her 30s , 1 @ @ @ @ @ 1 male 40s , 1 male 50s , 2 females 60s , 1 male 60s @ @ @ @ @ 3 males 70s , 2 females 80s , 2 males 80s , 1 female 90s @ @ @ @

1,713 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 31 new deaths; positive-test rate at 12%
Lakewood Chapel Church members pray during a Memorial Day service Sunday in Arlington Heights. Associated press
The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 1,713 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 31 additional deaths.
That brings the total to 112,017 cases, including 4,884 deaths, in 100 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than 1 to older than 100 years.
Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 21,643 specimens for a total of 769,564. The statewide 7-day rolling positivity rate is 12%.
Among the deaths reported today were:
• In Cook County: 1 female in her 30s, 1 male in his 30s, 1 male in his 40s, 1 male in his 50s, 2 females in their 60s, 1 male in his 60s, 4 females in their 70s, 3 males in his 70s, 2 females in their 80s, 2 males in their 80s, 1 female in her 90s, 3 males in their 90s
• La Salle County: 2 males in their 60s
• Madison County: 1 male in his 70s
• McDonough County: 1 female in her 60s
• St. Clair County: 1 male in his 80s
• Union County: 1 female in her 50s, 1 female in her 90s
• Will County: 1 male in his 70s
• Winnebago County: 1 female in her 70s


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-25--You can still honor fallen heroes at home today with candles at dusk, virtual ceremonies

In a message released by James W. `` Bill '' Oxford , National Commander of the American Legion , he asks Americans to celebrate Memorial Day in a different way this year .
`` I 'm calling on The American Legion Family to encourage communities far and wide to pay tribute to our nation 's fallen heroes at dusk May 25 , Memorial Day , by lighting candles of honor and placing them on front porches , '' Oxford said in a news release .
`` The manner and placement of the candles of honor are up to each individual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a front porch as a visible reminder of the price that was paid for freedom .
• A red candle to remember the blood shed in battle for the protection of our freedoms .
• A white candle to keep our POWs/MIAs ever in our thoughts and prayers as we await their return home • A blue candle to salute the memories of those who made it home but are no longer with us .
`` However you choose , whether it 's one candle or three , I ask that photos of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , tagging The American Legion National Headquarters and using the hashtag # candlesofhonor so our message will reach families everywhere , '' Oxford said .
`` An additional option is to show your gratitude by having each member of a family or group hold up a sign spelling out a message of Memorial Day .
`` Also this year , remember our Virtual Memorial Day page on legion.org/legiontown .
Please share with our national audiences the story of someone who served in the Armed Forces who holds special meaning to you .
Share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day on social media using hashtag # VirtualMemorialDay .
`` No matter how we remember this year , the most important message we need to send is that we will never forget . ''
In-person suburban Memorial Day parades and ceremonies have been canceled , but many communities are holding virtual observances and a few are holding convoys that can be viewed from a distance .
Here are some of them : Organizers of the annual ceremony will offer a virtual presentation that will air in place of the in-person event this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Greg Padovani , chairman of the Veterans Memorial Committee of Arlington Heights and a village trustee .
The video will be available online and on the village 's cable television channel beginning May 25 .
It will include the reading of names of the 58 young men from Arlington Heights who died in service -- from the Civil War to the war in Afghanistan -- and for whom individual wreaths were placed in the boardroom at the village hall .
Visit www.youtube.com/user/ArlingtonHeightsTV .
The city of Aurora invites you to a virtual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who gave their all at 10 a.m. Monday , May 25 , live at www.facebook.com/cityofaurorail .
The Memorial Day observance at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington has been canceled , but the village will host `` Memorial Day Weekend , Re-Imagined , '' a special virtual ceremony that will be broadcast via Facebook , Channel 4 and YouTube .
Barrington : The village of Barrington will host `` Memorial Day Weekend , Re-Imagined , '' a virtual ceremony that will be broadcast via Facebook , Channel 4 and YouTube at 10 a.m. Monday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents to host a front porch or driveway barbecue for their own family from 5 to 8 p.m. to celebrate Memorial Day and give a shout out to their neighbors while socializing appropriately from a distance .
Visit www.facebook.com/VillageBarrington/ .
Join the Village of Bartlett at 11 a.m. Monday , May 25 , for a virtual Memorial Day Remembrance program from Bartlett Cemetery .
The program will include opening and closing prayers , a Memorial Day address by Village President Kevin Wallace , the reading of veterans ' names by the village trustees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grace '' by Sgt .
Maj. Virgil Wilk .
Watch the program on Facebook at Village of Bartlett -- Illinois , Discover Bartlett or Village of Bartlett Museums ; on the Village of Bartlett YouTube channel ; on Comcast channel 17 or AT & T channel 99 ; or the village website .
If you can not join in the program , take some time to pause during your Memorial Day for a moment of silence and respect in order honor loved ones , friends and neighbors who have died in our country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Join a Memorial Day livestream program from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday , May 25 , on the Facebook pages for Veterans Memorial Plaza of Carol Stream or www.facebook.com/csparkdistrict .
The program , brought to you by the Carol Stream VFW Post 10396 and Carol Stream Park District , will include the national anthem , prayer , Reading of the General Orders , presentation of the wreath , salute and taps .
Due to COVID-19 restrictions , please do not attend in person .
The DuPage County Veterans Assistance Commission invites the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wall at www.dupageco.org/Memorial .
Submit an `` Honor Post '' to go on the `` Honor Map . ''
With this honor post , one can place the hometown location of the loved one or friend , a photo and a written tribute .
The site also features quotes , poems and videos , both for tribute and educational/ historical explanations concerning Memorial Day .
There will be no public programs in Elgin this year , but the Grand Army of the Republic memorial at Bluff City Cemetery , 945 Bluff City Blvd.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the city 's program since the Civil War will be adorned with flowers .
Those wishing to pay their respects may drive a marked route through Bluff City Cemetery anytime during the day -- though no exiting of vehicles will be permitted .
In lieu of an in-person ceremony , organizers of the 22nd annual Elk Grove Village Memorial Day Observance are recording various segments that will be broadcast as part of a virtual ceremony on May 25 .
The video ceremony will air at 10:45 a.m. on Elk Grove Television Channel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EGTV Facebook page .
Several traditional speeches , the flag folding ceremony , a gun salute , and performances by the Elk Grove Village Big Band and Elk Grove Baptist Choir will be recorded and put together for the broadcast .
The annual remembrance is hosted by village officials , with continued support from American Legion Post 216 , VFW Post 9284 and its Ladies Auxiliary .
The City of Elmhurst is planning the `` 2020 Always Remember Memorial Day Convoy . ''
The convoy will include first responder emergency vehicles and preselected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The route will cover 16 miles of Elmhurst , with vehicles passing through each ward and will start at 10 a.m .
The route begins and ends at the Elmhurst American Legion , 310 W. Butterfield .
On Memorial Day at 5 p.m. , a prerecorded ceremony , along with footage from the convoy , will be available to watch on Elmhurst TV 's YouTube page .
This will also be available to watch on Comcast and AT & T U-verse at a later time .
If your home is on the route @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of your driveway and decorating your vehicle .
You can turn your flashers on and wave as the convoy goes by .
Listen to patriotic music while watching the convoy by tuning in to the Elmhurst College radio station , WRSE on 88.7 FM , or stream the station online at www.wrse887fm.com .
The route is within a quarter mile walk from most any home in Elmhurst and will traverse many open public parking lots .
Feel free to take a walk to the route or find a public parking lot on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch the 2020 Always Remember Memorial Day Convoy .
Please remember to practice proper social distancing and safety measures .
Stand at least 6 feet apart from one another and wear face masks .
For a map , visit www.elmhurst.org .
For the safety of the participants and spectators , the Geneva American Legion Post 75 announced that the 2020 Memorial Day Parade has been canceled .
They encourage everyone to continue giving special recognition and remembrance of those who have served .
The village and Glencoe Historical Society will remember veterans through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , May 25 .
Residents are invited to participate in a virtual Zoom program .
To attend by telephone , call ( 301 ) 715-8592 ; Webinar ID : 962 7606 7578 .
The village of Glendale Heights will air a virtual Memorial Day Ceremony all day on the cable access channel GHTV and social media channels ( @ VOGHNews ) .
It is a prerecorded , scaled-back version of the ceremony featuring Mayor Linda Jackson , Sgt .
John Tautkus of the 82nd Airborne Division Operation Urgent Fury , Glendale Heights VFW @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heights Police Chief Doug Flint and Glenside Fire Protection District Chief Russ Wood .
The village and the Glendale Heights Kiwanis Club partnered to plant over 7,000 flags at Veterans Memorial Park to honor the many men and women who died from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan .
Info : www.glendaleheights.org .
The Hanover Park Veterans Memorial outside the village hall has flags representing each branch of the military , POW/MIA , as well as the American flag .
Two new remembrance bricks will be added Monday , May 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hanover Park : The Hanover Park Veterans Committee will hold a Memorial Day Observance through Facebook Live at 10 a.m. Monday , May 25 .
As part of the ceremony , two new remembrance bricks will be added to the Veterans Memorial Plaza .
Watch the event online at www.facebook.com/VillageofHanoverPark .
There will be a Virtual Memorial Day Service at 10 a.m. Monday , May 25 , on the Facebook pages of Itasca Park District , Itasca Lions Club , and St. Peter the Apostle Knights of Columbus .
There will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch Itasca 's annual VFW Post 5165 Memorial Day Service in Usher Park online .
While at home , join in singing of the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance .
After the pledge will be opening prayers , a Memorial Day speech , closing prayers and the singing of `` God Bless America . ''
Facebook participants are encouraged to post comments during the broadcast of the names of family and loved ones who have lost their lives fighting for the United States .
Visit www.itasca.com .
The Lake Zurich Veterans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in honor of Memorial Day .
The Lake Zurich Veterans Monument will be decorated with a wreath in honor of Memorial Day .
Lake Zurich : Although the parade and public ceremony have been canceled .
American Legion Post 964 and the community will still observe the day , lowering the American flag to half staff and displaying a wreath at the Lake Zurich Veterans Monument .
Groups also will continue to place flags on the graves of veterans in the local cemeteries .
Libertyville will be holding a virtual Memorial Day Ceremony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A YouTube link will be posted on the village 's website .
Lisle will host a Memorial Day Remembrance Convoy honoring those who have fallen .
On Monday , May 25 , a convoy of vehicles with representatives from the village of Lisle , Lisle-Woodridge Fire District , and the Lisle VFW Ross Bishop , Post 5696 , will join in a silent convoy through Lisle .
All participants will remain in their vehicles .
The convoy will kick off at 10 a.m. at Kennedy Junior High School and make its way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warrenville Road near the Sheraton Hotel .
Individuals are encouraged to show their support by selecting a safe viewing location and adhering to social distancing and other safety guidelines .
There will be no distribution of candy , flags or other items during the convoy .
Spectators are encouraged to take a walk to the route or find a public parking lot along the route to park vehicles for viewing .
Visit www.villageoflisle.org .
The May 25 Memorial Day Parade is canceled .
The village will run last year 's parade on MPDC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WOW and on Facebook .
There will be a listing of veterans who have passed away since last Memorial Day .
Visit www.mountprospect.org .
The committee that plans the Memorial Day Parade in Naperville has canceled the parade that had been set for Monday , May 25 .
Also canceled are ceremonies throughout town , a ceremony at the band shell and a veterans luncheon .
The committee asks people to `` pause for a moment this Memorial Day to remember '' veterans who have died and `` what they gave for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina , shown at the city 's 2018 Memorial Day parade , will deliver a virtual message that will be available on the city 's website and YouTube channel .
St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina , shown at the city 's 2018 Memorial Day parade , will deliver a virtual message that will be available on the city 's website and YouTube channel .
St. Charles : Mayor Ray Rogina will deliver a virtual message honoring military personnel who have died in service .
The video will be available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ channel .
Visit www.stcharlesil.gov .
Wood Dale is partnering with communities across DuPage to pay tribute to fallen heroes with an Honor Post on the `` Virtual Memorial Day . ''
Visit www.dupageco.org/Memorial to view and contribute an Honor Post to celebrate the life of your lost loved one .
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago will broadcast Memorial Day Masses online Monday , May 25 .
The Masses will be recorded in three languages -- English , Spanish and Polish -- by Bishop-elect Michael McGovern , Bishop Robert Casey and Bishop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be available for viewing at 8:30 a.m. at www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org .
Cemetery grounds will be open Memorial Day with visiting hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Staff members will be on-site and available to assist families .
Visitors must abide by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines , wear protective facial coverings and respect social distancing directives .
Only gatherings of 10 or fewer are permitted .
Visit www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org .

You can still honor fallen heroes at home today with candles at dusk, virtual ceremonies
In a message released by James W. "Bill" Oxford, National Commander of the American Legion, he asks Americans to celebrate Memorial Day in a different way this year.
"I'm calling on The American Legion Family to encourage communities far and wide to pay tribute to our nation's fallen heroes at dusk May 25, Memorial Day, by lighting candles of honor and placing them on front porches," Oxford said in a news release.
"The manner and placement of the candles of honor are up to each individual. If possible, I recommend using a front porch as a visible reminder of the price that was paid for freedom.
Color options for consideration could include:
• A red candle to remember the blood shed in battle for the protection of our freedoms.
• A white candle to keep our POWs/MIAs ever in our thoughts and prayers as we await their return home
• A blue candle to salute the memories of those who made it home but are no longer with us.
"However you choose, whether it's one candle or three, I ask that photos of those candles be shared on social media, tagging The American Legion National Headquarters and using the hashtag #candlesofhonor so our message will reach families everywhere," Oxford said.
"An additional option is to show your gratitude by having each member of a family or group hold up a sign spelling out a message of Memorial Day.
"Also this year, remember our Virtual Memorial Day page on legion.org/legiontown. Please share with our national audiences the story of someone who served in the Armed Forces who holds special meaning to you. Share who you will be remembering this Memorial Day on social media using hashtag #VirtualMemorialDay.
"No matter how we remember this year, the most important message we need to send is that we will never forget."
Locally
In-person suburban Memorial Day parades and ceremonies have been canceled, but many communities are holding virtual observances and a few are holding convoys that can be viewed from a distance. Here are some of them:
Arlington Heights:
Organizers of the annual ceremony will offer a virtual presentation that will air in place of the in-person event this year. It will feature Mayor Tom Hayes and Greg Padovani, chairman of the Veterans Memorial Committee of Arlington Heights and a village trustee. The video will be available online and on the village's cable television channel beginning May 25. It will include the reading of names of the 58 young men from Arlington Heights who died in service -- from the Civil War to the war in Afghanistan -- and for whom individual wreaths were placed in the boardroom at the village hall. Visit www.youtube.com/user/ArlingtonHeightsTV.
Aurora:
The city of Aurora invites you to a virtual remembrance ceremony to pay tribute to those who gave their all at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, live at www.facebook.com/cityofaurorail.
The Memorial Day observance at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington has been canceled, but the village will host "Memorial Day Weekend, Re-Imagined," a special virtual ceremony that will be broadcast via Facebook, Channel 4 and YouTube. - Daily Herald File Photo
The village of Barrington will host "Memorial Day Weekend, Re-Imagined," a virtual ceremony that will be broadcast via Facebook, Channel 4 and YouTube at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. The village also encourages residents to host a front porch or driveway barbecue for their own family from 5 to 8 p.m. to celebrate Memorial Day and give a shout out to their neighbors while socializing appropriately from a distance. Visit www.facebook.com/VillageBarrington/.
Bartlett:
Join the Village of Bartlett at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, for a virtual Memorial Day Remembrance program from Bartlett Cemetery. The program will include opening and closing prayers, a Memorial Day address by Village President Kevin Wallace, the reading of veterans' names by the village trustees and a bagpipe rendition of "Amazing Grace" by Sgt. Maj. Virgil Wilk. Watch the program on Facebook at Village of Bartlett -- Illinois, Discover Bartlett or Village of Bartlett Museums; on the Village of Bartlett YouTube channel; on Comcast channel 17 or AT&T channel 99; or the village website. If you cannot join in the program, take some time to pause during your Memorial Day for a moment of silence and respect in order honor loved ones, friends and neighbors who have died in our country's conflicts and wars. Visit www.village.bartlett.il.us.
Carol Stream:
Join a Memorial Day livestream program from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday, May 25, on the Facebook pages for Veterans Memorial Plaza of Carol Stream or www.facebook.com/csparkdistrict. The program, brought to you by the Carol Stream VFW Post 10396 and Carol Stream Park District, will include the national anthem, prayer, Reading of the General Orders, presentation of the wreath, salute and taps. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, please do not attend in person.
DuPage County:
The DuPage County Veterans Assistance Commission invites the community to its Virtual Memorial Day Honor Wall at www.dupageco.org/Memorial. Submit an "Honor Post" to go on the "Honor Map." With this honor post, one can place the hometown location of the loved one or friend, a photo and a written tribute. The site also features quotes, poems and videos, both for tribute and educational/ historical explanations concerning Memorial Day.
Elgin:
There will be no public programs in Elgin this year, but the Grand Army of the Republic memorial at Bluff City Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Blvd., that has served as the centerpiece of the city's program since the Civil War will be adorned with flowers. Those wishing to pay their respects may drive a marked route through Bluff City Cemetery anytime during the day -- though no exiting of vehicles will be permitted.
Elk Grove Village:
In lieu of an in-person ceremony, organizers of the 22nd annual Elk Grove Village Memorial Day Observance are recording various segments that will be broadcast as part of a virtual ceremony on May 25. The video ceremony will air at 10:45 a.m. on Elk Grove Television Channel 6, its online livestream and the EGTV Facebook page. Several traditional speeches, the flag folding ceremony, a gun salute, and performances by the Elk Grove Village Big Band and Elk Grove Baptist Choir will be recorded and put together for the broadcast. The annual remembrance is hosted by village officials, with continued support from American Legion Post 216, VFW Post 9284 and its Ladies Auxiliary.
Elmhurst:
The City of Elmhurst is planning the "2020 Always Remember Memorial Day Convoy." The convoy will include first responder emergency vehicles and preselected special service and military vehicles only. The route will cover 16 miles of Elmhurst, with vehicles passing through each ward and will start at 10 a.m. The route begins and ends at the Elmhurst American Legion, 310 W. Butterfield. On Memorial Day at 5 p.m., a prerecorded ceremony, along with footage from the convoy, will be available to watch on Elmhurst TV's YouTube page. This will also be available to watch on Comcast and AT&T U-verse at a later time. If your home is on the route, consider parking your car at the end of your driveway and decorating your vehicle. You can turn your flashers on and wave as the convoy goes by. Listen to patriotic music while watching the convoy by tuning in to the Elmhurst College radio station, WRSE on 88.7 FM, or stream the station online at www.wrse887fm.com. The route is within a quarter mile walk from most any home in Elmhurst and will traverse many open public parking lots. Feel free to take a walk to the route or find a public parking lot on the route to park your vehicle and watch the 2020 Always Remember Memorial Day Convoy. Please remember to practice proper social distancing and safety measures. Stand at least 6 feet apart from one another and wear face masks. For a map, visit www.elmhurst.org.
Geneva:
For the safety of the participants and spectators, the Geneva American Legion Post 75 announced that the 2020 Memorial Day Parade has been canceled. They encourage everyone to continue giving special recognition and remembrance of those who have served.
Glencoe:
The village and Glencoe Historical Society will remember veterans through a virtual ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. Residents are invited to participate in a virtual Zoom program. To attend by telephone, call (301) 715-8592; Webinar ID: 962 7606 7578.
Glendale Heights:
The village of Glendale Heights will air a virtual Memorial Day Ceremony all day on the cable access channel GHTV and social media channels (@VOGHNews). It is a prerecorded, scaled-back version of the ceremony featuring Mayor Linda Jackson, Sgt. John Tautkus of the 82nd Airborne Division Operation Urgent Fury, Glendale Heights VFW Post 2377 Chaplain Bob Vargas, Glendale Heights Police Chief Doug Flint and Glenside Fire Protection District Chief Russ Wood. The village and the Glendale Heights Kiwanis Club partnered to plant over 7,000 flags at Veterans Memorial Park to honor the many men and women who died from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan. Info: www.glendaleheights.org.
The Hanover Park Veterans Memorial outside the village hall has flags representing each branch of the military, POW/MIA, as well as the American flag. Two new remembrance bricks will be added Monday, May 25; the event can be viewed online. - Daily Herald File Photo
The Hanover Park Veterans Committee will hold a Memorial Day Observance through Facebook Live at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. As part of the ceremony, two new remembrance bricks will be added to the Veterans Memorial Plaza. Watch the event online at www.facebook.com/VillageofHanoverPark.
Itasca:
There will be a Virtual Memorial Day Service at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, on the Facebook pages of Itasca Park District, Itasca Lions Club, and St. Peter the Apostle Knights of Columbus. There will be no parade; however, you can watch Itasca's annual VFW Post 5165 Memorial Day Service in Usher Park online. While at home, join in singing of the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. After the pledge will be opening prayers, a Memorial Day speech, closing prayers and the singing of "God Bless America." Facebook participants are encouraged to post comments during the broadcast of the names of family and loved ones who have lost their lives fighting for the United States. Visit www.itasca.com.
- Paul Valade | Staff Photographer The Lake Zurich Veterans Monument will be decorated with a wreath in honor of Memorial Day.
Although the parade and public ceremony have been canceled. American Legion Post 964 and the community will still observe the day, lowering the American flag to half staff and displaying a wreath at the Lake Zurich Veterans Monument. Groups also will continue to place flags on the graves of veterans in the local cemeteries.
Libertyville:
Libertyville will be holding a virtual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. A YouTube link will be posted on the village's website.
Lisle:
Lisle will host a Memorial Day Remembrance Convoy honoring those who have fallen. On Monday, May 25, a convoy of vehicles with representatives from the village of Lisle, Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, and the Lisle VFW Ross Bishop, Post 5696, will join in a silent convoy through Lisle. All participants will remain in their vehicles. The convoy will kick off at 10 a.m. at Kennedy Junior High School and make its way north through the village, finishing along Warrenville Road near the Sheraton Hotel. Individuals are encouraged to show their support by selecting a safe viewing location and adhering to social distancing and other safety guidelines. There will be no distribution of candy, flags or other items during the convoy. Spectators are encouraged to take a walk to the route or find a public parking lot along the route to park vehicles for viewing. Visit www.villageoflisle.org.
Mount Prospect:
The May 25 Memorial Day Parade is canceled. The village will run last year's parade on MPDC, Channel 17, on Comcast and WOW and on Facebook. There will be a listing of veterans who have passed away since last Memorial Day. Visit www.mountprospect.org.
Naperville:
The committee that plans the Memorial Day Parade in Naperville has canceled the parade that had been set for Monday, May 25. Also canceled are ceremonies throughout town, a ceremony at the band shell and a veterans luncheon. The committee asks people to "pause for a moment this Memorial Day to remember" veterans who have died and "what they gave for our freedoms and way of life."
- Brian Hill | Staff Photographer St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina, shown at the city's 2018 Memorial Day parade, will deliver a virtual message that will be available on the city's website and YouTube channel.
Mayor Ray Rogina will deliver a virtual message honoring military personnel who have died in service. The video will be available on the city's website and YouTube channel. Visit www.stcharlesil.gov.
Wood Dale:
Wood Dale is partnering with communities across DuPage to pay tribute to fallen heroes with an Honor Post on the "Virtual Memorial Day." Visit www.dupageco.org/Memorial to view and contribute an Honor Post to celebrate the life of your lost loved one.
Catholic Masses, cemeteries:
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago will broadcast Memorial Day Masses online Monday, May 25. The Masses will be recorded in three languages -- English, Spanish and Polish -- by Bishop-elect Michael McGovern, Bishop Robert Casey and Bishop Andrew Wypych, respectively, and will be available for viewing at 8:30 a.m. at www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org. Cemetery grounds will be open Memorial Day with visiting hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Staff members will be on-site and available to assist families. Visitors must abide by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, wear protective facial coverings and respect social distancing directives. Only gatherings of 10 or fewer are permitted. Visit www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-25--3 people safe after row boat overturns in Lake Zurich

Three people are safe after their 12-foot row boat overturned in Lake Zurich , prompting an early-morning rescue , fire officials said in a news release Monday .
Lake Zurich Fire Department responded to a report of three people in the water at 2:02 a.m. and arrived to the beachfront at Breezewald Park on the 100 block of North Old Rand Road and heard the victims calling for help from the lake , the release stated .
A dive boat was deployed to rescue two people who were clinging to a marker buoy .
The third victim was reported to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the release .
A MABAS Dive Box alarm was called for divers , boats and sonar technicians .
The first two victims were brought to shore for a medical evaluation by paramedics .
After interviewing the victims , Lake Zurich police and fire were able to locate the third victim at a residence one block from the lakefront , the release stated .
All the victims were evaluated and released after declining transport to the hospital .
No additional information about the victims or the rescue were available from Lake Zurich fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was assisted by the following departments : Long Grove , Barrington , Wauconda , Buffalo Grove , Lake Forest , Lincolnshire , Hoffman Estates , Rolling Meadows , Wheeling , Arlington Heights and Palatine Rural .

3 people safe after row boat overturns in Lake Zurich
Three people are safe after their 12-foot row boat overturned in Lake Zurich, prompting an early-morning rescue, fire officials said in a news release Monday.
Lake Zurich Fire Department responded to a report of three people in the water at 2:02 a.m. and arrived to the beachfront at Breezewald Park on the 100 block of North Old Rand Road and heard the victims calling for help from the lake, the release stated.
A dive boat was deployed to rescue two people who were clinging to a marker buoy. The third victim was reported to have swum to the shore, according to the release.
A MABAS Dive Box alarm was called for divers, boats and sonar technicians.
The first two victims were brought to shore for a medical evaluation by paramedics. After interviewing the victims, Lake Zurich police and fire were able to locate the third victim at a residence one block from the lakefront, the release stated.
All the victims were evaluated and released after declining transport to the hospital.
No additional information about the victims or the rescue were available from Lake Zurich fire officials.
The Lake Zurich Fire Department was assisted by the following departments: Long Grove, Barrington, Wauconda, Buffalo Grove, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, Wheeling, Arlington Heights and Palatine Rural.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-25--Woman who grew up in Grayslake is Libertarian Party's presidential pick

Former Grayslake resident Jo Jorgensen will represent the Libertarian Party on the November presidential ballot .
Jorgensen , who now lives in South Carolina , was selected as the Libertarian presidential candidate after 13 hours and four rounds of virtual voting , according to a party announcement over the weekend .
The nomination process for president and vice president was held online Friday through Sunday .
Republican President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are expected to be on the ballot with Jorgensen in November .
Spike Cohen will be Jorgensen 's vice presidential running-mate .
`` I am glad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real choice because the non-choice between Trump and Biden is still an option between big government and more big government , '' Jorgensen said .
Libertarian Party of Illinois spokeswoman Amanda Parsons confirmed Monday that Jorgensen was born in Libertyville and was raised in Grayslake .
Jorgensen attended Grayslake Community High School .
Jorgensen was the running-mate of Libertarian Harry Browne in his unsuccessful bid for president in 1996 .
Jorgensen is a senior psychology lecturer at Clemson University .
Libertarian Gary Johnson received 3 % of the popular vote when he ran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strongest showing ever for the Libertarian Party , which had ballot access in all 50 states four years ago .

Woman who grew up in Grayslake is Libertarian Party's presidential pick
Former Grayslake resident Jo Jorgensen will represent the Libertarian Party on the November presidential ballot.
Jorgensen, who now lives in South Carolina, was selected as the Libertarian presidential candidate after 13 hours and four rounds of virtual voting, according to a party announcement over the weekend. The nomination process for president and vice president was held online Friday through Sunday.
Republican President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are expected to be on the ballot with Jorgensen in November. Spike Cohen will be Jorgensen's vice presidential running-mate.
"I am glad that the voters will finally have a real choice because the non-choice between Trump and Biden is still an option between big government and more big government," Jorgensen said.
Libertarian Party of Illinois spokeswoman Amanda Parsons confirmed Monday that Jorgensen was born in Libertyville and was raised in Grayslake. Jorgensen attended Grayslake Community High School.
Jorgensen was the running-mate of Libertarian Harry Browne in his unsuccessful bid for president in 1996. Jorgensen is a senior psychology lecturer at Clemson University.
Libertarian Gary Johnson received 3% of the popular vote when he ran for president in 2016. Johnson provided strongest showing ever for the Libertarian Party, which had ballot access in all 50 states four years ago.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-25--May 25 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code

• Since the outbreak began , there have been 57,558 cases in the suburbs , 51.3 % of the state 's total , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
There have been 2,420 deaths in the suburbs , about 50 % of all deaths in Illinois .
• Here are cases per county and some towns .
Not every town with cases is included : • As of Monday , suburban Cook had 30,130 cases and 1,369 deaths , according to the state ( visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19 ) .
In Chicago : 42,967 cases and 1,955 fatalities .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Public Health and medical examiner 's office : 1,364 cases and 70 deaths in Des Plaines , 624 cases and 22 deaths in Wheeling , 523 cases and 6 deaths in Mount Prospect , 509 cases and 12 deaths in Streamwood , 471 cases and 7 deaths in Palatine , 450 cases and 31 deaths in Glenview , 402 cases and 9 deaths in Schaumburg , 363 cases and 6 deaths in Hoffman Estates , 365 cases and 20 deaths in Arlington Heights , 266 cases and 36 deaths in Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Rolling Meadows , 258 cases and 10 deaths in Elk Grove Village , 204 cases and 3 deaths in Prospect Heights , and 84 cases and 12 deaths in Buffalo Grove ( Cook County portion ) • The county had a total of 7,195 cases and 338 deaths as of Monday , according to its website .
Top counts : 677 cases and 5 deaths in Addison , 657 cases and 7 deaths in West Chicago , 526 cases and 4 deaths in Glendale Heights , 442 cases and 8 deaths in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Naperville ( DuPage portion ) , 428 cases and 24 deaths in Carol Stream , 305 cases and 11 deaths in Lombard , 279 cases and 7 deaths in Aurora ( DuPage County portion ) , 220 cases and 27 deaths in Elmhurst , 200 cases and 15 deaths in Downers Grove , 190 cases and 2 deaths in Villa Park , 190 cases and 17 deaths in Wheaton , 129 cases and 17 deaths in Willowbrook , and 131 cases and 2 deaths in Glen Ellyn .
• The county had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , according to its website .
Find town-by-town data at https : //bit.ly/dhlakecovid19data .
Top counts : 2,210 to 2,214 in Waukegan ; 420 to 424 in Round Lake Beach ; 310 to 314 in Mundelein ; 205 to 209 in Gurnee ; 170 to 174 in Round Lake ; 140 to 144 in Vernon Hills ; 115 to 119 in Buffalo Grove ( Lake County portion ) ; 105 to 109 in Wauconda ; 75 to 79 in Lake Zurich ; 70 to 74 in Libertyville ; 70 to 74 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lake Villa .
• The county listed 5,846 cases with 152 deaths on its website Monday at kanehealth.com .
Top counts : 2,658 cases in Aurora ( Kane County portion ) , 1,358 in Elgin ( Kane portion ) , 554 in Carpentersville , 224 in South Elgin , 218 in St. Charles , 125 in North Aurora , 120 in Geneva , 92 in Batavia , and 38 in Algonquin ( Kane County portion ) .
• 1,437 cases and 69 deaths in McHenry County , according to its website as of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths in Will County , according to the state on Monday .
The county did not update stats on its website .

May 25 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code
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• Since the outbreak began, there have been 57,558 cases in the suburbs, 51.3% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. There have been 2,420 deaths in the suburbs, about 50% of all deaths in Illinois.
• Here are cases per county and some towns. Not every town with cases is included:
Cook County
• As of Monday, suburban Cook had 30,130 cases and 1,369 deaths, according to the state (visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19). In Chicago: 42,967 cases and 1,955 fatalities.
Top suburb counts from the Cook County Department of Public Health and medical examiner's office: 1,364 cases and 70 deaths in Des Plaines, 624 cases and 22 deaths in Wheeling, 523 cases and 6 deaths in Mount Prospect, 509 cases and 12 deaths in Streamwood, 471 cases and 7 deaths in Palatine, 450 cases and 31 deaths in Glenview, 402 cases and 9 deaths in Schaumburg, 363 cases and 6 deaths in Hoffman Estates, 365 cases and 20 deaths in Arlington Heights, 266 cases and 36 deaths in Park Ridge, 260 cases and 8 deaths in Rolling Meadows, 258 cases and 10 deaths in Elk Grove Village, 204 cases and 3 deaths in Prospect Heights, and 84 cases and 12 deaths in Buffalo Grove (Cook County portion)
DuPage County
• The county had a total of 7,195 cases and 338 deaths as of Monday, according to its website. Top counts: 677 cases and 5 deaths in Addison, 657 cases and 7 deaths in West Chicago, 526 cases and 4 deaths in Glendale Heights, 442 cases and 8 deaths in Bensenville, 437 cases and 29 deaths in Naperville (DuPage portion), 428 cases and 24 deaths in Carol Stream, 305 cases and 11 deaths in Lombard, 279 cases and 7 deaths in Aurora (DuPage County portion), 220 cases and 27 deaths in Elmhurst, 200 cases and 15 deaths in Downers Grove, 190 cases and 2 deaths in Villa Park, 190 cases and 17 deaths in Wheaton, 129 cases and 17 deaths in Willowbrook, and 131 cases and 2 deaths in Glen Ellyn.
Lake County
• The county had 7,762 cases and 234 deaths as of Monday, according to its website. Find town-by-town data at https://bit.ly/dhlakecovid19data. Top counts: 2,210 to 2,214 in Waukegan; 420 to 424 in Round Lake Beach; 310 to 314 in Mundelein; 205 to 209 in Gurnee; 170 to 174 in Round Lake; 140 to 144 in Vernon Hills; 115 to 119 in Buffalo Grove (Lake County portion); 105 to 109 in Wauconda; 75 to 79 in Lake Zurich; 70 to 74 in Libertyville; 70 to 74 in Grayslake; and 30 to 34 in Lake Villa.
Kane County
• The county listed 5,846 cases with 152 deaths on its website Monday at kanehealth.com. Top counts: 2,658 cases in Aurora (Kane County portion), 1,358 in Elgin (Kane portion), 554 in Carpentersville, 224 in South Elgin, 218 in St. Charles, 125 in North Aurora, 120 in Geneva, 92 in Batavia, and 38 in Algonquin (Kane County portion).
McHenry County
• 1,437 cases and 69 deaths in McHenry County, according to its website as of Monday.
Will County
• 5,188 cases and 258 deaths in Will County, according to the state on Monday. The county did not update stats on its website.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-25--Jim Arnold, Glenbard West coaching legend dies at 86

Jim Arnold was more than a track coach , according to those that knew him .
Along with fast starts and strong finishes , he taught his athletes how to clear the hurdles of life .
The longtime Glenbard West High School coach and Glen Ellyn resident , whose legacy is honored each year at the school 's Jim Arnold Invitational , died Saturday at age 86 near St. Peters , Missouri , where he was visiting his three grandchildren .
His son , Marc Arnold , said his dad taught U.S. history at the Glen Ellyn school , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high school so that he could coach , '' said Marc , who also ran under his father 's tutelage .
`` He had the strongest passion to coach kids . ''
One of those kids was DuPage County Judge Ken Popejoy , who said Arnold in 1965 took a 4-foot-10-inch , 85-pound freshman and molded him into a state champion miler and cross-country runner .
In 1969 , he and Arnold traveled to Los Angeles for the national high school championships , where Popejoy finished second in the mile to the legendary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man was a second father to me , '' Popejoy said .
`` I spent four ( or ) five hours a day with Jim Arnold every day in my high school career .
That 's more quality time than I did spend with my mother or my father .
I would n't be the person I am today without the life lessons Jim Arnold taught me . ''
Those lessons stuck with him beyond the track .
`` He coached me in some of the hard realities of athletics , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win .
You do n't always feel good .
You do n't always have a great day .
If you want to do better , you got to work better .
You got to work through adversity . ''
Bill Fritz , who ran for Arnold in the 1970s , said the coach cultivated humility .
After winning a state title his junior year over future Olympian Craig Virgin , Arnold told him `` They 're going to be chasing you next year , so we got some work to do , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Michigan , Arnold ran track at Battle Creek High School , where he was state cross-country and mile champion .
He also played saxophone in a band , which led to him meeting Shirley , his wife of 61 years .
They had two children , Marc and Eric .
Shirley died in 2014 at age 81 .
Arnold started college at Michigan State University , where as a freshman he finished 9th in the Big 10 championships and 22nd in the NCAA championships , before transferring to Western Michigan University .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Arnold hit his stride at Glenbard West in the early 1960s , where he remained until his retirement in 1993 .
His successor as cross-country coach , Hank Haake , remembered Arnold 's intense rivalry with York High School 's legendary coach Joe Newton , whose teams won 28 state titles .
`` Their competitions were just incredible , '' he said .
Arnold 's cross-country team was called `` Arnie 's Army , '' and his honors included cross country coach of the year in 1978 and track coach of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the school 's girls track program and coached golf .
A memorial gathering will be Wednesday , May 27 , from 4 to 8 p.m. at Leonard Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations , 565 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn .
A maximum a 10 people will be allowed in at a time .
Funeral home officials will rotate visitors through as space opens up .
For information , visit https : //www.leonardmemorialhome.com/obituary/James-Arnold

Jim Arnold, Glenbard West coaching legend dies at 86
Jim Arnold was more than a track coach, according to those that knew him. Along with fast starts and strong finishes, he taught his athletes how to clear the hurdles of life.
The longtime Glenbard West High School coach and Glen Ellyn resident, whose legacy is honored each year at the school's Jim Arnold Invitational, died Saturday at age 86 near St. Peters, Missouri, where he was visiting his three grandchildren.
His son, Marc Arnold, said his dad taught U.S. history at the Glen Ellyn school, but lived to coach.
"Dad taught high school so that he could coach," said Marc, who also ran under his father's tutelage. "He had the strongest passion to coach kids."
One of those kids was DuPage County Judge Ken Popejoy, who said Arnold in 1965 took a 4-foot-10-inch, 85-pound freshman and molded him into a state champion miler and cross-country runner. In 1969, he and Arnold traveled to Los Angeles for the national high school championships, where Popejoy finished second in the mile to the legendary distance runner Steve Prefontaine.
"This man was a second father to me," Popejoy said. "I spent four (or) five hours a day with Jim Arnold every day in my high school career. That's more quality time than I did spend with my mother or my father. I wouldn't be the person I am today without the life lessons Jim Arnold taught me."
Those lessons stuck with him beyond the track.
"He coached me in some of the hard realities of athletics," he said. "You don't always win. You don't always feel good. You don't always have a great day. If you want to do better, you got to work better. You got to work through adversity."
Bill Fritz, who ran for Arnold in the 1970s, said the coach cultivated humility. After winning a state title his junior year over future Olympian Craig Virgin, Arnold told him "They're going to be chasing you next year, so we got some work to do," Fritz recalled.
Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, Arnold ran track at Battle Creek High School, where he was state cross-country and mile champion.
He also played saxophone in a band, which led to him meeting Shirley, his wife of 61 years. They had two children, Marc and Eric. Shirley died in 2014 at age 81.
Arnold started college at Michigan State University, where as a freshman he finished 9th in the Big 10 championships and 22nd in the NCAA championships, before transferring to Western Michigan University.
After coaching at Morton West High School, Arnold hit his stride at Glenbard West in the early 1960s, where he remained until his retirement in 1993.
His successor as cross-country coach, Hank Haake, remembered Arnold's intense rivalry with York High School's legendary coach Joe Newton, whose teams won 28 state titles.
"Their competitions were just incredible," he said.
Arnold's cross-country team was called "Arnie's Army," and his honors included cross country coach of the year in 1978 and track coach of the year in 1985. He also launched the school's girls track program and coached golf.
A memorial gathering will be Wednesday, May 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Leonard Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. A maximum a 10 people will be allowed in at a time. Funeral home officials will rotate visitors through as space opens up. For information, visit https://www.leonardmemorialhome.com/obituary/James-Arnold


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dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-25--Grading the NFC North squads at secondary

Welcome to our 10-part series in which we rank the four NFC North clubs at every position .
Our rankings are based on performance to date , scouting reports and a consensus of evaluations from general managers , coaches and scouts around the NFL .
1 .
Chicago Bears B+ : With the departures of Darius Slay , Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes , Kyle Fuller is now an easy choice as the best cornerback in the NFC North , Eddie Jackson is the best safety and Buster Skrine is arguably the best slot/nickel .
The addition of Tashaun Gipson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tremendous competition and depth at safety along with Deon Bush , Jordan Lucas and DeAndre Houston-Carson .
The only question mark is the `` other '' starting corner and the presumptive starter , Kevin Toliver whom Matt Nagy and Chuck Pagano were comfortable enough with to make the cap move of releasing Prince Amukamara , second round pick Jaylon Johnson , former first round pick Artie Burns and CFL import Tre Roberson should offer plenty of talent , competition and depth .
Add in the potential for one of the league 's best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mack and Robert Quinn are all healthy and this will be a very difficult group to beat .
2 .
Minnesota Vikings B- : Harrison Smith is a perennial Pro Bowl safety and better than the Bears Jackson against the run but a notch behind in coverage and ball-hawking skills , and if Anthony Harris ' outstanding 2019 campaign that earned him a franchise tag after a very pedestrian first four seasons in the league saw him start just 17 games , they 'll be the best pair of safeties in the division @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like at all levels of the Vikings defense due to this offseason 's salary cap purge , is how good they will be at cornerback after the subtraction of Rhodes , Waynes and Mackenzie Alexander .
Holdover 2018 first round pick Mike Hughes who was just better than average last season after an injury scuttled rookie campaign will start on one side , and the competition for the other starting spot will focus on this year 's first rounder Jeff Gladney , third round rookie Cameron Dantzler and holdovers Chris Boyd and Holton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other than Smith , Harris , Hughes , Hill and sophomore Boyd , there is n't a DB on the roster with NFL experience .
3 .
Green Bay Packers C+ : Jaire Alexander is probably the second best corner in the division behind Fuller and entering just his third season he has shown some traits and made some plays that suggest he may be special .
On the other corner Kevin King and Josh Jackson have played well at times but neither has lived up their status as the 33rd pick in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 45th choice in 2018 , Jackson , and in fact Jackson took a noticeable step backward last season after a strong rookie campaign .
In fact after making the Eagles as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2018 and then being claimed off waivers by the Packers last year , Chandon Sullivan may have passed Jackson on the depth chart .
Second year corner Ka'dar Hollman will compete for time as well .
At safety former Bear Adrian Amos is solid but average , maybe slightly above on his good days and last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a solid rookie season and has some special traits .
Will Redmond and Raven Greene are the backups but not NFL starter material .
4 .
Detroit Lions C : With Darius Slay traded off to Buffalo the Lions signed veteran free agent Desmond Trufant from the Falcons and used the number three overall pick in the Draft on Jeff Okudah , one of the top rated corner prospects in several seasons .
But Trufant will turn 30 week one if the season starts on time and while he played well last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with injury for the second time in four seasons and Okudah is just a prospect until he plays at the NFL Level .
Justin Coleman , Jamal Agnew and Mike Ford are likely to make up the depth and they are solid if unspectacular .
Tracy Walker had a breakout season at safety last year but is still not in the same league as the games top safeties and Matt Patricia went to New England for veteran Duron Harmon who will compete with Will Harris and Miles Killebrew for playing time .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be and Trufant can stay healthy this group could be solid , but there are a ton of ifs here .

Grading the NFC North squads at secondary
Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. Associated Press
Eighth in a series
Welcome to our 10-part series in which we rank the four NFC North clubs at every position. Our rankings are based on performance to date, scouting reports and a consensus of evaluations from general managers, coaches and scouts around the NFL.
Part 8 -- Secondary
1. Chicago Bears B+: With the departures of Darius Slay, Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes, Kyle Fuller is now an easy choice as the best cornerback in the NFC North, Eddie Jackson is the best safety and Buster Skrine is arguably the best slot/nickel.
The addition of Tashaun Gipson, another former Pro Bowler gives then tremendous competition and depth at safety along with Deon Bush, Jordan Lucas and DeAndre Houston-Carson.
The only question mark is the "other" starting corner and the presumptive starter, Kevin Toliver whom Matt Nagy and Chuck Pagano were comfortable enough with to make the cap move of releasing Prince Amukamara, second round pick Jaylon Johnson, former first round pick Artie Burns and CFL import Tre Roberson should offer plenty of talent, competition and depth.
Add in the potential for one of the league's best pass rushes if Akiem Hicks, Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn are all healthy and this will be a very difficult group to beat.
2. Minnesota Vikings B-: Harrison Smith is a perennial Pro Bowl safety and better than the Bears Jackson against the run but a notch behind in coverage and ball-hawking skills, and if Anthony Harris' outstanding 2019 campaign that earned him a franchise tag after a very pedestrian first four seasons in the league saw him start just 17 games, they'll be the best pair of safeties in the division.
The big questions here, much like at all levels of the Vikings defense due to this offseason's salary cap purge, is how good they will be at cornerback after the subtraction of Rhodes, Waynes and Mackenzie Alexander.
Holdover 2018 first round pick Mike Hughes who was just better than average last season after an injury scuttled rookie campaign will start on one side, and the competition for the other starting spot will focus on this year's first rounder Jeff Gladney, third round rookie Cameron Dantzler and holdovers Chris Boyd and Holton Hill.
Depth is a concern as other than Smith, Harris, Hughes, Hill and sophomore Boyd, there isn't a DB on the roster with NFL experience.
3. Green Bay Packers C+: Jaire Alexander is probably the second best corner in the division behind Fuller and entering just his third season he has shown some traits and made some plays that suggest he may be special.
On the other corner Kevin King and Josh Jackson have played well at times but neither has lived up their status as the 33rd pick in the 2017 Draft, King and the 45th choice in 2018, Jackson, and in fact Jackson took a noticeable step backward last season after a strong rookie campaign.
In fact after making the Eagles as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2018 and then being claimed off waivers by the Packers last year, Chandon Sullivan may have passed Jackson on the depth chart. Second year corner Ka'dar Hollman will compete for time as well.
At safety former Bear Adrian Amos is solid but average, maybe slightly above on his good days and last year's first round pick Darnell Savage had a solid rookie season and has some special traits.
Will Redmond and Raven Greene are the backups but not NFL starter material.
4. Detroit Lions C: With Darius Slay traded off to Buffalo the Lions signed veteran free agent Desmond Trufant from the Falcons and used the number three overall pick in the Draft on Jeff Okudah, one of the top rated corner prospects in several seasons.
But Trufant will turn 30 week one if the season starts on time and while he played well last year he also missed half the season with injury for the second time in four seasons and Okudah is just a prospect until he plays at the NFL Level.
Justin Coleman, Jamal Agnew and Mike Ford are likely to make up the depth and they are solid if unspectacular.
Tracy Walker had a breakout season at safety last year but is still not in the same league as the games top safeties and Matt Patricia went to New England for veteran Duron Harmon who will compete with Will Harris and Miles Killebrew for playing time.
If Okudah is who the Lions hope he will be and Trufant can stay healthy this group could be solid, but there are a ton of ifs here.
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