dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-28--Batavia student accused of planning 'Day of Wrath' gets probation

A teenager accused of planning of a `` Day of Wrath '' at Batavia High School in which he would detonate a bomb in a bathroom and ignite Molotov cocktails and pipe bombs was sentenced to four years of probation and at least six months of mental health treatment for schizophrenia .
The boy had been held at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center since his arrest in late November 2019 , when FBI agents searched his parents ' Batavia house and found a working lab , explosive chemicals , pipes with holes drilled in them , ball bearings to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to prosecutors and court testimony .
Kane County prosecutors wanted the teen tried as an adult on terrorism charges that could have resulted in life in prison .
Assistant State 's Attorney Bridget Sabbia said authorities found a notebook with `` Day of Wrath '' written in Latin on the cover .
`` The plan delineated in his notebook ended with him committing suicide , '' said Sabbia , who did not specify when the attack was to occur .
Thursday was to be the start of a two-day hearing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an adult or if his case would remain in juvenile court .
If convicted of a crime in juvenile court , he could be held only until his 21st birthday .
Instead , the teen waived the hearing , agreed to have his case moved to adult court and pleaded guilty to possession of an explosive or incendiary device , a felony that carries a sentence ranging from probation to up to 15 years in prison .
Defense attorney Gary Johnson said the teen 's parents had noticed their son being more withdrawn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his illness .
Johnson said the teen 's lab was orderly and he would show his parents experiments .
`` ( The schizophrenia ) was undiagnosed and undetected before this incident .
It was there , and nobody knew it , '' Johnson said .
`` It 's been very hard on ( the teen 's parents ) .
Their son has a mental illness that needs to be addressed .
I personally do n't feel like he was going to carry out any plans set forth in that notebook . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were found at the school .
The teen gets credit for 181 days served at the juvenile center and must complete a minimum of six months ' treatment at a facility approved by the Kane County state 's attorney 's office and Kane County Diagnostic Center .
His parents will pay for the treatment and must pay $ 6,900 in restitution to the Kane County sheriff 's office , which deployed its bomb squad in the arrest .
Dr. Alexandra Tsang , the diagnostic center 's executive director , diagnosed the teen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson and court testimony .
Also under the guilty plea accepted by Judge Salvatore LoPiccolo , the teen is banned from Batavia High School grounds , can not have contact with BHS staff members , may use the internet only for school assignments , can not possess explosive chemical precursors , must show he is `` medication compliant '' and is subject to random , unannounced visits from probation officials .

Batavia student accused of planning 'Day of Wrath' gets probation
A 17-year-old was sentenced to probation and schizophrenia treatment Thursday after pleading guilty to possessing explosives in November 2019. Prosecutors said the teen wrote of a "Day of Wrath" at Batavia High School in which he planned to blow up a bomb in a bathroom, ignite Molotov cocktails and pipe bombs, and kill himself. Daily Herald file photo
A teenager accused of planning of a "Day of Wrath" at Batavia High School in which he would detonate a bomb in a bathroom and ignite Molotov cocktails and pipe bombs was sentenced to four years of probation and at least six months of mental health treatment for schizophrenia.
The boy had been held at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center since his arrest in late November 2019, when FBI agents searched his parents' Batavia house and found a working lab, explosive chemicals, pipes with holes drilled in them, ball bearings to be used as shrapnel, and fuses, according to prosecutors and court testimony.
Kane County prosecutors wanted the teen tried as an adult on terrorism charges that could have resulted in life in prison.
Assistant State's Attorney Bridget Sabbia said authorities found a notebook with "Day of Wrath" written in Latin on the cover. "The plan delineated in his notebook ended with him committing suicide," said Sabbia, who did not specify when the attack was to occur.
Thursday was to be the start of a two-day hearing to determine if he would be tried as an adult or if his case would remain in juvenile court. If convicted of a crime in juvenile court, he could be held only until his 21st birthday.
Instead, the teen waived the hearing, agreed to have his case moved to adult court and pleaded guilty to possession of an explosive or incendiary device, a felony that carries a sentence ranging from probation to up to 15 years in prison.
Defense attorney Gary Johnson said the teen's parents had noticed their son being more withdrawn before his arrest but didn't know of his illness. Johnson said the teen's lab was orderly and he would show his parents experiments.
"(The schizophrenia) was undiagnosed and undetected before this incident. It was there, and nobody knew it," Johnson said. "It's been very hard on (the teen's parents). Their son has a mental illness that needs to be addressed. I personally don't feel like he was going to carry out any plans set forth in that notebook."
No attack occurred, and no bombs were found at the school.
The teen gets credit for 181 days served at the juvenile center and must complete a minimum of six months' treatment at a facility approved by the Kane County state's attorney's office and Kane County Diagnostic Center. His parents will pay for the treatment and must pay $6,900 in restitution to the Kane County sheriff's office, which deployed its bomb squad in the arrest.
Dr. Alexandra Tsang, the diagnostic center's executive director, diagnosed the teen and developed a treatment plan, according to Johnson and court testimony.
Also under the guilty plea accepted by Judge Salvatore LoPiccolo, the teen is banned from Batavia High School grounds, cannot have contact with BHS staff members, may use the internet only for school assignments, cannot possess explosive chemical precursors, must show he is "medication compliant" and is subject to random, unannounced visits from probation officials.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-28--'Now the social (part) is over': What suburban hair salons, barbershops will be like

Suburban hair salons and barbershops can reopen Friday with measures that safeguard the health of customers and employees , but that takes out much of the joy , service providers said .
`` All the fun stuff is gone , '' said Debra Junod , co-owner of Headquarters Salon and Spa in Elgin .
`` People came and talked .
Even if it was a haircut , it was social .
Now the social is over , '' said Tanya Walker , who recently closed her salon and now rents a chair at PH Salon in Schaumburg .
Under Phase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan , hair salons and barbershops can serve customers by appointment at maximum 50 % capacity , or five customers per 1,000 square feet of usable space .
Employees and customers must wear face coverings and space should be configured to keep customers 6 feet apart .
Stations must be disinfected after each customer , and reusable equipment like towels and capes must be sanitized after each use .
No magazines are allowed , and no food or beverages can be served .
Still , it 's good to be able to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months with no income , service providers said .
Many are taking additional measures , like taking temperatures , asking customers to call or text from outside before coming in , and keeping a detailed list so everyone can be contacted should someone test positive for COVID-19 .
PH Salon will give gloves to customers and even has face shields for those who want them , owner Toni Waitkus said .
`` Basically , I 'm treating it like a doctor 's office , '' she said .
Preparing to reopen meant scrambling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away her stash at the beginning of the pandemic , said Junod , who 's booked for three weeks starting at 8 a.m. Friday .
Walker , who is booked through June starting at 5 a.m. Saturday , said services will be quick and efficient .
For the time being , she 's not booking weaving and braiding , which can take four to five hours , she said .
Going to a hair salon during the pandemic is a personal decision , but one must take all precautions and be mindful of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior associate dean at the School of Public Health of the University of Illinois-Chicago .
`` If you 're a customer and you come in and out of the hair salon , it 's maybe 40 or 60 minutes .
But the stylist is standing there for six hours or 12 hours at a time , '' she said .
If you need to cough or sneeze , even if you 're wearing a mask , you should do it into your elbow and turn away from the hairstylist , she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have any symptoms of COVID-19 , but also if they have been in close contact with people who have tested positive or might have the virus , Forst said .
Salons , particularly large ones , should consider having an employee monitoring the door and bathroom , and holding team meetings to discuss health and safety , she said .
`` It will take more cooperation . ''
Randy Gunst owns My Salon Suite franchises in Glen Ellyn , open since January , and Oak Brook , which opened two days before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual suites that can be rented by hairstylists , nail technicians , massage therapists and more .
During these pandemic days , being able to offer a one-on-one experience is a plus , he said .
`` The environment is such that you can close that suite door , and people can feel safer . ''

'Now the social (part) is over': What suburban hair salons, barbershops will be like
Suburban hair salons and barbershops can reopen Friday with measures that safeguard the health of customers and employees, but that takes out much of the joy, service providers said.
"All the fun stuff is gone," said Debra Junod, co-owner of Headquarters Salon and Spa in Elgin.
"People came and talked. Even if it was a haircut, it was social. Now the social is over," said Tanya Walker, who recently closed her salon and now rents a chair at PH Salon in Schaumburg.
Under Phase 3 of the "Reopen Illinois" plan, hair salons and barbershops can serve customers by appointment at maximum 50% capacity, or five customers per 1,000 square feet of usable space.
Employees and customers must wear face coverings and space should be configured to keep customers 6 feet apart. Stations must be disinfected after each customer, and reusable equipment like towels and capes must be sanitized after each use.
No magazines are allowed, and no food or beverages can be served.
Still, it's good to be able to go back to work after more than two months with no income, service providers said.
Many are taking additional measures, like taking temperatures, asking customers to call or text from outside before coming in, and keeping a detailed list so everyone can be contacted should someone test positive for COVID-19.
PH Salon will give gloves to customers and even has face shields for those who want them, owner Toni Waitkus said.
"Basically, I'm treating it like a doctor's office," she said.
- Rick West | Staff Photographer Hairstylist Tanya Walker wipes down her station Wednesday at PH Salon in Schaumburg in preparation for Friday's opening.
Preparing to reopen meant scrambling to purchase masks and gloves after giving away her stash at the beginning of the pandemic, said Junod, who's booked for three weeks starting at 8 a.m. Friday.
Walker, who is booked through June starting at 5 a.m. Saturday, said services will be quick and efficient. For the time being, she's not booking weaving and braiding, which can take four to five hours, she said.
Going to a hair salon during the pandemic is a personal decision, but one must take all precautions and be mindful of protecting employees, said Linda Forst, senior associate dean at the School of Public Health of the University of Illinois-Chicago.
"If you're a customer and you come in and out of the hair salon, it's maybe 40 or 60 minutes. But the stylist is standing there for six hours or 12 hours at a time," she said.
- Rick West | Staff Photographer PH Salon owner Toni Waitkus puts up adhesive signs around the Schaumburg salon Wednesday.
If you need to cough or sneeze, even if you're wearing a mask, you should do it into your elbow and turn away from the hairstylist, she said. People need to stay away if they have any symptoms of COVID-19, but also if they have been in close contact with people who have tested positive or might have the virus, Forst said.
Salons, particularly large ones, should consider having an employee monitoring the door and bathroom, and holding team meetings to discuss health and safety, she said. "It will take more cooperation."
Randy Gunst owns My Salon Suite franchises in Glen Ellyn, open since January, and Oak Brook, which opened two days before the March shutdown. Each location has 25 individual suites that can be rented by hairstylists, nail technicians, massage therapists and more.
During these pandemic days, being able to offer a one-on-one experience is a plus, he said.
"The environment is such that you can close that suite door, and people can feel safer."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-28--Man charged with beating ex-girlfriend in Glen Ellyn, then leaving by Lyft

Bail was set at $ 150,000 Thursday for a Chicago man accused of beating and strangling his ex-girlfriend in Glen Ellyn , then using a ride-share service to leave .
Marvin Johnson , 22 , of the 1400 block of South Hamlin Avenue , appeared before DuPage County Judge George Bakalis , on a charge of aggravated battery and several misdemeanor charges , including two counts of domestic battery .
To be released , Johnson will have to post $ 15,000 bond , according to a news release from the DuPage County state 's attorney 's office .
The release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him in a Kane County case in which he is accused of attacking the same woman , who is the mother of his child .
Glen Ellyn police were called at 9:44 p.m. Wednesday to the victim 's home .
She was badly beaten , according to the release .
She suffered scratches around her neck and bite marks on her nose .
Johnson went to the home to meet his daughter , and an argument ensued , authorities say .
He threw the victim to the ground , then choked her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to call police , Johnson took the phone away and slammed her head in to a refrigerator , ripping hair from her head , according to the news release .
He forced her again to the ground and put his forearm to her neck .
She almost passed out , according to the news release .
He spit on her , bit her nose and released her .
After calling Lyft for a ride , Johnson poured soda on the phone to try to disable it .
Police found the Lyft ride ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an officer tackled him , according to the news release .
Kane County court records indicate Johnson was charged in December with four counts of aggravated domestic battery to a disabled or pregnant person , and four counts of misdemeanor domestic battery .
The victim lived in Aurora at the time .
Johnson was held in the Kane County jail until posting bond April 13 .
On May 18 , prosecutors filed paperwork saying he had violated his bail , and asked for an arrest warrant .
The judge refused .
Johnson also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of court in Kane County .

Man charged with beating ex-girlfriend in Glen Ellyn, then leaving by Lyft
Bail was set at $150,000 Thursday for a Chicago man accused of beating and strangling his ex-girlfriend in Glen Ellyn, then using a ride-share service to leave.
Marvin Johnson, 22, of the 1400 block of South Hamlin Avenue, appeared before DuPage County Judge George Bakalis, on a charge of aggravated battery and several misdemeanor charges, including two counts of domestic battery.
To be released, Johnson will have to post $15,000 bond, according to a news release from the DuPage County state's attorney's office. The release said there is an outstanding arrest warrant for him in a Kane County case in which he is accused of attacking the same woman, who is the mother of his child.
Glen Ellyn police were called at 9:44 p.m. Wednesday to the victim's home. She was badly beaten, according to the release. She suffered scratches around her neck and bite marks on her nose.
Johnson went to the home to meet his daughter, and an argument ensued, authorities say.
He threw the victim to the ground, then choked her, police said. When she got free and tried to call police, Johnson took the phone away and slammed her head in to a refrigerator, ripping hair from her head, according to the news release.
He forced her again to the ground and put his forearm to her neck. She almost passed out, according to the news release, and he spit on her, bit her nose and released her.
After calling Lyft for a ride, Johnson poured soda on the phone to try to disable it, according to the release.
Police found the Lyft ride; Johnson tried to run off, but an officer tackled him, reports said.
Johnson's next scheduled court date is June 22.
Kane County court records indicate Johnson was charged in December with four counts of aggravated domestic battery to a disabled or pregnant person, and four counts of misdemeanor domestic battery. The victim lived in Aurora at the time.
Johnson was held in the Kane County jail until posting bond April 13. On May 18, prosecutors filed paperwork saying he had violated his bail, and asked for an arrest warrant. The judge refused.
Johnson also faces three charges of indirect criminal contempt of court in Kane County.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-28--Violent protests rock Minneapolis for 2nd straight night

MINNEAPOLIS -- Violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody rocked a Minneapolis neighborhood for a second straight night as angry crowds looted stores , set fires and left a path of damage that stretched for miles .
The mayor asked the governor to activate the National Guard .
The protests that began late Wednesday and stretched into Thursday morning were the most destructive yet since the death of George Floyd , who was seen on video gasping for breath during an arrest in which an officer kneeled on his neck for almost eight minutes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can not breathe and slowly stops talking and moving .
Mayor Jacob Frey sought calm .
`` Please , Minneapolis , we can not let tragedy beget more tragedy , '' he said on Twitter .
Protests also spread to other U.S. cities .
In California , hundreds of people protesting Floyd 's death blocked a Los Angeles freeway and shattered windows of California Highway Patrol cruisers .
Memphis police blocked a main thoroughfare after a racially mixed group of protesters gathered outside a police precinct .
The situation intensified later in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gear and protesters standing shoulder-to-shoulder in front of officers stationed behind a barricade .
Minneapolis police said the violence contrasted sharply with a mostly peaceful demonstration Tuesday afternoon at the street corner where Floyd died .
`` They were chanting for things to remain peaceful , '' police spokesman John Elder said .
`` Tonight did n't have the same feel .
And that 's sad . ''
Pockets of looting continued Thursday .
A liquor store employee displayed a gun as he stood among the debris of broken bottles and beer cans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a man was found fatally shot Wednesday night near a pawn shop , possibly by the owner , authorities said .
Fire crews responded to about 30 intentionally set blazes during the protests , including at least 16 structure fires , and multiple fire trucks were damaged by rocks and other projectiles , the fire department said .
No one was hurt by the blazes .
Firefighters were still spraying water onto hot buildings Thursday morning , and some buildings still smoldered , sending a bitter smell into the smoke-filled air .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a strip mall , including a department store , a charter school and other businesses , and the destruction was visible for blocks .
A Wendy 's restaurant was damaged beyond recognition .
Inside some of the stores , shelves were toppled and debris strewn about .
Video taken inside a damaged Target that had been looted showed empty clothing racks .
Obscenities were spray-painted on the outside of the store .
Streets and parking lots were also covered in debris , and many businesses had been spray-painted .
There was no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the precinct building , where officers were in riot gear .
One man standing outside the building was using a bullhorn to shout .
`` I ca n't breathe , I ca n't breathe .
Mama , I ca n't breathe , '' repeating some of Floyd 's pleas for relief .
Across from the precinct , someone had spray-painted the sidewalk in red : `` Where 's humanity ? ''
Protesters began gathering Wednesday afternoon near the city 's 3rd Precinct station , in the southern part of the city , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day as police arrested him outside a convenience store on a report of a counterfeit bill being passed .
Demonstrators also skirmished with officers , who fired rubber bullets and tear gas in a repeat of Tuesday night 's confrontation .
The U.S. Attorney 's Office and the FBI in Minneapolis said Thursday they were conducting `` a robust criminal investigation '' into Floyd 's death and making the case a priority .
The announcement came a day after President Donald Trump tweeted that he had asked an investigation to be expedited .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would investigate whether Floyd 's civil rights were violated .
The officer who kneeled on Floyd and three others were fired Tuesday .
On Wednesday , the mayor called for him to be criminally charged .
Frey appealed to Gov .
Tim Walz to activate the National Guard , a spokesman confirmed Thursday .
The governor 's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment .
Walz tweeted for calm Wednesday night , calling the violence `` an extremely dangerous situation '' and urging people to leave the scene .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called out to deal with civil unrest was in a backup role during the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul .
The most comparable situation to the current disturbances happened when the Guard was called up to deal with the riots in Minneapolis in 1967 , a summer when anger over racial inequalities came to a boil in many cities across the country .
The Minnesota National Guard was also called out during protests against the Vietnam War in the 1960s and early 1970s and during a 1986 strike by Hormel meatpackers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forliti and Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis , Gretchen Ehlke in Milwaukee and Colleen Long in Washington contributed to this report .

Violent protests rock Minneapolis for 2nd straight night
A man stands in the parking lot of an AutoZone store in flames Wednesday, while protesters hold a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis. Violent protests over the death of the black man in police custody broke out in Minneapolis for a second straight night Wednesday, with protesters in a standoff with officers outside a police precinct and looting of nearby stores. Associated Press
A multi-story affordable housing complex under construction near the Third Precinct burns Wednesday night in Minneapolis. Protests were sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis Police officer Monday. Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS -- Violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody rocked a Minneapolis neighborhood for a second straight night as angry crowds looted stores, set fires and left a path of damage that stretched for miles. The mayor asked the governor to activate the National Guard.
The protests that began late Wednesday and stretched into Thursday morning were the most destructive yet since the death of George Floyd, who was seen on video gasping for breath during an arrest in which an officer kneeled on his neck for almost eight minutes. In the footage, Floyd pleads that he cannot breathe and slowly stops talking and moving.
Mayor Jacob Frey sought calm. "Please, Minneapolis, we cannot let tragedy beget more tragedy," he said on Twitter.
Protests also spread to other U.S. cities. In California, hundreds of people protesting Floyd's death blocked a Los Angeles freeway and shattered windows of California Highway Patrol cruisers. Memphis police blocked a main thoroughfare after a racially mixed group of protesters gathered outside a police precinct. The situation intensified later in the night, with police donning riot gear and protesters standing shoulder-to-shoulder in front of officers stationed behind a barricade.
Minneapolis police said the violence contrasted sharply with a mostly peaceful demonstration Tuesday afternoon at the street corner where Floyd died.
"They were chanting for things to remain peaceful," police spokesman John Elder said. "Tonight didn't have the same feel. And that's sad."
Pockets of looting continued Thursday. A liquor store employee displayed a gun as he stood among the debris of broken bottles and beer cans inside the business.
Amid the violence, a man was found fatally shot Wednesday night near a pawn shop, possibly by the owner, authorities said.
Fire crews responded to about 30 intentionally set blazes during the protests, including at least 16 structure fires, and multiple fire trucks were damaged by rocks and other projectiles, the fire department said. No one was hurt by the blazes.
Firefighters were still spraying water onto hot buildings Thursday morning, and some buildings still smoldered, sending a bitter smell into the smoke-filled air.
Windows were smashed out of several businesses in a strip mall, including a department store, a charter school and other businesses, and the destruction was visible for blocks. A Wendy's restaurant was damaged beyond recognition.
Inside some of the stores, shelves were toppled and debris strewn about. Video taken inside a damaged Target that had been looted showed empty clothing racks. Obscenities were spray-painted on the outside of the store. Streets and parking lots were also covered in debris, and many businesses had been spray-painted.
There was no sign of a police presence, except around the precinct building, where officers were in riot gear. One man standing outside the building was using a bullhorn to shout. "I can't breathe, I can't breathe. Mama, I can't breathe," repeating some of Floyd's pleas for relief.
Across from the precinct, someone had spray-painted the sidewalk in red: "Where's humanity?"
Protesters began gathering Wednesday afternoon near the city's 3rd Precinct station, in the southern part of the city, where the 46-year-old Floyd died on Memorial Day as police arrested him outside a convenience store on a report of a counterfeit bill being passed. Demonstrators also skirmished with officers, who fired rubber bullets and tear gas in a repeat of Tuesday night's confrontation.
The U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI in Minneapolis said Thursday they were conducting "a robust criminal investigation" into Floyd's death and making the case a priority. The announcement came a day after President Donald Trump tweeted that he had asked an investigation to be expedited.
The FBI had already announced that it would investigate whether Floyd's civil rights were violated.
The officer who kneeled on Floyd and three others were fired Tuesday. On Wednesday, the mayor called for him to be criminally charged.
Frey appealed to Gov. Tim Walz to activate the National Guard, a spokesman confirmed Thursday. The governor's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Walz tweeted for calm Wednesday night, calling the violence "an extremely dangerous situation" and urging people to leave the scene.
The last time the Minnesota National Guard was called out to deal with civil unrest was in a backup role during the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul. The most comparable situation to the current disturbances happened when the Guard was called up to deal with the riots in Minneapolis in 1967, a summer when anger over racial inequalities came to a boil in many cities across the country.
The Minnesota National Guard was also called out during protests against the Vietnam War in the 1960s and early 1970s and during a 1986 strike by Hormel meatpackers in Austin.
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Associated Press writers Amy Forliti and Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis, Gretchen Ehlke in Milwaukee and Colleen Long in Washington contributed to this report.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-28--DUI arrest leads to gun charge in Lisle

DUI arrest leads to gun charge in Lisle

A DUI arrest by Lisle police officers early Thursday morning led to the discovery of illegal weapons at the suspect @ @ @ @ @ .
In a news release , police said Kevin D. Williams , 31 , failed @ @ @ @ @ sign and was pulled over about 1:30 a.m. Thursday near Ogden Avenue and Naper Boulevard @ @ @ @ @ under arrest for DUI , additional information led to the approval of a search warrant @ @ @ @ @ the 4000 block of Blackhawk Lane , police said .
Officers discovered two guns at @ @ @ @ @ .
Williams has been charged with DUI , driving with a suspended license , possession @ @ @ @ @ without Firearm Owners Identification , illegal transport of alcohol and disobeying a stop sign .

DUI arrest leads to gun charge in Lisle
A DUI arrest by Lisle police officers led to the discovery of guns at the suspect's apartment. Courtesy of the Lisle Police Department
A DUI arrest by Lisle police officers early Thursday morning led to the discovery of illegal weapons at the suspect's apartment, police said.
In a news release, police said Kevin D. Williams, 31, failed to stop at a stop sign and was pulled over about 1:30 a.m. Thursday near Ogden Avenue and Naper Boulevard. After Williams was placed under arrest for DUI, additional information led to the approval of a search warrant for Williams' apartment on the 4000 block of Blackhawk Lane, police said.
Officers discovered two guns at the apartment, police said. Williams has been charged with DUI, driving with a suspended license, possession of a firearm and ammunition without Firearm Owners Identification, illegal transport of alcohol and disobeying a stop sign.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-28--Escaped Colorado inmates pretended to be immigrants

SELLS , Ariz. -- The U.S. Border Patrol says two men who escaped from a Colorado prison said they were @ @ @ @ @ be deported when agents patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border found them .
It was n't until @ @ @ @ @ men were 35-year-old Jose Rodriguez and 42-year-old Raul Guzman , who had escaped a minimum-security @ @ @ @ @ , this week .
Prison staff noticed they were missing during a Wednesday inmate count @ @ @ @ @ it arrested a 30-year-old woman who was driving the men and charged her with aiding @ @ @ @ @ would n't release her identify .
It says the men claimed to be immigrants here @ @ @ @ @ immediately returned to Mexico .
At some point , the agents figured out that was @ @ @ @ @ and Guzman were each serving drug sentences .
They have been turned over to the @ @ @ @ @

Escaped Colorado inmates pretended to be immigrants
SELLS, Ariz. -- The U.S. Border Patrol says two men who escaped from a Colorado prison said they were Mexican immigrants who wished to be deported when agents patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border found them.
After some more questioning, agents discovered the men were 35-year-old Jose Rodriguez and 42-year-old Raul Guzman, who had escaped a minimum-security facility in Florence, Colorado, this week. Prison staff noticed they were missing during a Wednesday inmate count.
The Border Patrol says it arrested a 30-year-old woman who was driving the men, but later said that the aiding and abetting charge she faced was dropped because of coronavirus-related restrictions.
It says the men claimed to be immigrants here illegally and wished to be immediately returned to Mexico. At some point, the agents figured out that was not the case.
Rodriguez and Guzman were each serving drug sentences. They have been turned over to the U.S. Marshals Service.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--Barrington, Palatine set their rules for outdoor restaurant, bar operations

Game plans have been formed in Barrington and Palatine in preparation for today 's reopening of restaurants and bars with outdoor service following state guidelines .
Barrington village board members in a special meeting Thursday approved closing a section of a downtown street to accommodate two neighboring restaurants and other details for the outdoor service .
In Palatine , the village council reached agreement Wednesday on matters including operating hours and use of public parking spaces .
McGonigal 's Pub and Big Iron Horse Barbecue submitted a joint plan to expand onto Park Avenue , between Cook and Station streets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopening , said Barrington Assistant to the Village Manager Melanie Marcordes .
She said the establishments plan to have a combined 24 tables .
Some joints such as Egg Harbor Cafe on Main Street in downtown Barrington will use existing outdoor cafe space with minor modifications .
To the south on Hough Street , the venerable Canteen Restaurant received village board approval to use its parking lot for outdoor dining .
The Barrington ordinance requires the outdoor spots to operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am excited for all of our businesses to be able to open back up in some limited capacities and I really hope that our community comes out and supports them in full strength , '' Trustee Kate Duncan said .
Palatine establishments will be allowed to have alfresco service for seated guests from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday .
The village council also agreed to prohibit outdoor live entertainment and that food must be available at all times where alcohol is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get into the restaurants being outdoor dining , it 's not an outdoor beer garden , '' Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz said .
`` We 've got to make sure we ... keep it to the seated patrons only . ''
Restaurants and bars may use existing patios or other private property for the outdoor dining .
The Palatine establishments will be allowed to use open-sided tents on the private lots after passing a village inspection .
In downtown Palatine , some public parking spaces could be closed at the discretion of village @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinking beyond a sidewalk .
However , Schwantz stressed the village has to keep all business interests in mind .
`` Other businesses are opening , '' he said .
`` Other businesses need those parking spaces .
We 're talking a lot about restaurants -- and rightfully so we 're talking about outdoor dining -- but there 's an awful lot of retail businesses and an awful lot of salons and the like that are going to be opening and are champing at the bit as well . ''
On Palatine 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Center has several restaurants interested in offering or expanding outdoor dining areas , Deer Park Village Administrator Beth McAndrews said .
`` We are working with them to find good options and look forward to seeing them opening up soon , '' McAndrews said .
Those who plan to visit the taverns and restaurants `` should wear face coverings over their nose and mouth while on premises , '' except while eating and drinking at a table , according to the state 's reopening guidelines .
Exceptions can be made for people with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from safely wearing a mask .

Barrington, Palatine set their rules for outdoor restaurant, bar operations
This is the Tap House Grill in downtown Palatine. Palatine establishments will be allowed to have alfresco service for seated guests from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Daily Herald file photo
The Canteen Restaurant in downtown Barrington has approval to use its parking lot for outdoor dining under the state's reopening plan. Daily Herald file photo
Game plans have been formed in Barrington and Palatine in preparation for today's reopening of restaurants and bars with outdoor service following state guidelines.
Barrington village board members in a special meeting Thursday approved closing a section of a downtown street to accommodate two neighboring restaurants and other details for the outdoor service. In Palatine, the village council reached agreement Wednesday on matters including operating hours and use of public parking spaces.
McGonigal's Pub and Big Iron Horse Barbecue submitted a joint plan to expand onto Park Avenue, between Cook and Station streets, for the state's Phase 3 reopening, said Barrington Assistant to the Village Manager Melanie Marcordes. She said the establishments plan to have a combined 24 tables.
Some joints such as Egg Harbor Cafe on Main Street in downtown Barrington will use existing outdoor cafe space with minor modifications. To the south on Hough Street, the venerable Canteen Restaurant received village board approval to use its parking lot for outdoor dining.
The Barrington ordinance requires the outdoor spots to operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
"I am excited for all of our businesses to be able to open back up in some limited capacities and I really hope that our community comes out and supports them in full strength," Trustee Kate Duncan said.
Palatine establishments will be allowed to have alfresco service for seated guests from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. The village council also agreed to prohibit outdoor live entertainment and that food must be available at all times where alcohol is served.
"As we kind of get into the restaurants being outdoor dining, it's not an outdoor beer garden," Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz said. "We've got to make sure we ... keep it to the seated patrons only."
Restaurants and bars may use existing patios or other private property for the outdoor dining. The Palatine establishments will be allowed to use open-sided tents on the private lots after passing a village inspection.
In downtown Palatine, some public parking spaces could be closed at the discretion of village administrators to accommodate the outdoor eating and drinking beyond a sidewalk. However, Schwantz stressed the village has to keep all business interests in mind.
"Other businesses are opening," he said. "Other businesses need those parking spaces. We're talking a lot about restaurants -- and rightfully so we're talking about outdoor dining -- but there's an awful lot of retail businesses and an awful lot of salons and the like that are going to be opening and are champing at the bit as well."
On Palatine's northern border, the Deer Park Town Center has several restaurants interested in offering or expanding outdoor dining areas, Deer Park Village Administrator Beth McAndrews said.
"We are working with them to find good options and look forward to seeing them opening up soon," McAndrews said.
Those who plan to visit the taverns and restaurants "should wear face coverings over their nose and mouth while on premises," except while eating and drinking at a table, according to the state's reopening guidelines.
Exceptions can be made for people with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from safely wearing a mask.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest

MINNEAPOLIS -- Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department was forced to abandon as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S. over the death of George Floyd , a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck .
A police spokesman confirmed late Thursday that staff had evacuated the 3rd Precinct station , the focus of many of the protests , `` in the interest of the safety of our personnel '' shortly after 10 p.m. Livestream video showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire alarms blared and sprinklers ran as blazes were set .
Protesters could be seen setting fire to a Minneapolis Police Department jacket .
Late Thursday , President Donald Trump blasted the `` total lack of leadership '' in Minneapolis .
`` Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way .
Any difficulty and we will assume control but , when the looting starts , the shooting starts , '' he said on Twitter .
A visibly tired and frustrated Minneapolis Mayor Jacob @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the night at City Hall near 2 a.m. Friday and took responsibility for evacuating the precinct , saying it had become too dangerous for officers there .
As Frey continued , a reporter cut across loudly with a question : `` What 's the plan here ? ''
`` With regard to ? ''
Frey responded .
Then he added : `` There is a lot of pain and anger right now in our city .
I understand that ... What we have seen over the past several hours and past couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unacceptable . ''
He defended the city 's lack of engagement with looters -- only a handful of arrests across the first two nights of violence -- and said , `` We are doing absolutely everything that we can to keep the peace . ''
He said Guard members were being stationed in locations to help stem looting , including banks , grocery stores and pharmacies .
Protests first erupted Tuesday , a day after Floyd 's death in a confrontation with police captured on widely seen citizen video .
On the video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officer Derek Chauvin presses his knee against him .
As minutes pass , Floyd slowly stops talking and moving .
The 3rd Precinct covers the portion of south Minneapolis where Floyd was arrested .
Minnesota Gov .
Tim Walz earlier Thursday activated the National Guard at the Minneapolis mayor 's request , but it was n't immediately clear when and where the Guard was being deployed , and none could be seen during protests in Minneapolis or St. Paul .
The Guard tweeted minutes after the precinct burned that it had activated more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Guard said a `` key objective '' was to make sure fire departments could respond to calls , and said in a follow-up tweet it was `` here with the Minneapolis Fire Department '' to assist .
But no move was made to put out the 3rd Precinct fire .
Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Tyner said fire crews could not safely respond to fires at the precinct station and some surrounding buildings .
Earlier Thursday , dozens of businesses across the Twin Cities boarded up their windows and doors in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Target announcing it was temporarily closing two dozen area stores .
Minneapolis shut down nearly its entire light-rail system and all bus service through Sunday out of safety concerns .
In St. Paul , clouds of smoke hung in the air as police armed with batons and wearing gas masks and body armor kept a watchful eye on protesters along one of the city 's main commercial corridors , where firefighters also sprayed water onto a series of small fires .
At one point , officers stood in line in front of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who were also smashing windows of other businesses .
Hundreds of demonstrators returned Thursday to the Minneapolis neighborhood at the center of the violence , where the nighttime scene veered between an angry protest and a street party .
At one point , a band playing in a parking lot across from the 3rd Precinct broke into a punk version of Bob Marley 's `` Redemption Song . ''
Nearby , demonstrators carried clothing mannequins from a looted Target and threw them onto a burning car .
Later , a building fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , thousands of peaceful demonstrators marched through the streets calling for justice .
Floyd 's death has deeply shaken Minneapolis and sparked protests in cities across the U.S. Local leaders have repeatedly urged demonstrators to avoid violence .
`` Please stay home .
Please do not come here to protest .
Please keep the focus on George Floyd , on advancing our movement and on preventing this from ever happening again , '' tweeted St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter , who is black .
Erika Atson , 20 , was among thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downtown Minneapolis , where organizers had called for a peaceful protest .
Many protesters wore masks because of the coronavirus pandemic , but there were few attempts at social distancing .
Atson , who is black , described seeing her 14- and 11-year-old brothers tackled by Minneapolis police years ago because officers mistakenly presumed the boys had guns .
She said she had been at `` every single protest '' since Floyd 's death and worried about raising children who could be vulnerable in police encounters .
`` We do n't want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't want anyone to be hurt .
We do n't want to cause any damages , '' she said .
`` We just want the police officer to be held accountable . ''
The group marched peacefully for three hours before another confrontation with police broke out , though details were scarce .
After calling in the Guard , Walz urged widespread changes in the wake of Floyd 's death .
`` It is time to rebuild .
Rebuild the city , rebuild our justice system and rebuild the relationship between law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect , '' Walz said .
Much of the Minneapolis violence occurred in the Longfellow neighborhood , where protesters converged on the precinct station of the police who arrested Floyd .
In a strip mall across the street from the 3rd Precinct station , the windows in nearly every business had been smashed , from the large Target department store at one end to the Planet Fitness gym at the other .
Only the 24-hour laundromat appeared to have escaped unscathed .
`` WHY US ? ''
demanded a large expanse of red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Target .
A Wendy 's restaurant across the street was charred almost beyond recognition .
Among the casualties of the overnight fires : a six-story building under construction that was to provide nearly 200 apartments of affordable housing .
`` We 're burning our own neighborhood , '' said a distraught Deona Brown , a 24-year-old woman standing with a friend outside the precinct station , where a small group of protesters were shouting at a dozen or so stone-faced police officers in riot gear .
`` This is where we live , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it . ''
No officers could be seen beyond the station .
`` What that cop did was wrong , but I 'm scared now , '' Brown said .
Others in the crowd saw something different in the wreckage .
Protesters destroyed property `` because the system is broken , '' said a young man who identified himself only by his nickname , Cash , and who said he had been in the streets during the violence .
He dismissed the idea that the destruction would hurt residents of the largely black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off of us , '' he said angrily of the owners of the destroyed stores .
He laughed when asked if he had joined in the looting or violence .
`` I did n't break anything . ''
The protests that began Wednesday night and extended into Thursday were more violent than Tuesday 's , which included skirmishes between officers and protesters but no widespread property damage .
Protests have also spread to other U.S. cities .
In New York City , protesters defied New York 's coronavirus prohibition on public gatherings Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blocked traffic in downtown Denver and downtown Columbus .
A day earlier , demonstrators had taken to the streets in Los Angeles and Memphis .
In Louisville , Kentucky , police confirmed that at least seven people had been shot Thursday night as protesters demanded justice for Breonna Taylor , a black woman who was fatally shot by police in her home in March .
Amid the violence in Minneapolis , a man was found fatally shot Wednesday night near a pawnshop , possibly by the owner , authorities said .
Fire crews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday , and multiple fire trucks were damaged by rocks and other projectiles , the fire department said .
No one was hurt by the blazes .
The city on Thursday released a transcript of the 911 call that brought police to the grocery store where Floyd was arrested .
The caller described someone paying with a counterfeit bill , with workers rushing outside to find the man sitting on a van .
The caller described the man as `` awfully drunk and he 's not in control of himself . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ man was `` under the influence of something , '' the caller said : `` Something like that , yes .
He is not acting right . ''
Police said Floyd matched the caller 's description of the suspect .
The U.S. attorney 's office and the FBI in Minneapolis said Thursday they were conducting `` a robust criminal investigation '' into the death .
Trump has said he had asked an investigation to be expedited .
The FBI is also investigating whether Floyd 's civil rights were violated .
Chauvin , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was fired Tuesday with three other officers involved in the arrest .
The next day , the mayor called for Chauvin to be criminally charged .
He also appealed for the activation of the National Guard .
Associated Press writers Steve Karnowski , Jeff Baenen and Doug Glass in Minneapolis , and Gretchen Ehlke in Milwaukee contributed to this report .

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


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-28--Lake County sheriff says George Floyd's killing 'should shock moral consciousness'

As protests and violence continued to rock Minneapolis over the killing of an unarmed black man by a white police officer , Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg -- the first black sheriff in the suburbs and one of only six in Illinois history -- felt compelled to speak out Thursday .
In a lengthy message posted on his office 's website , Facebook page and elsewhere , Idleburg says the death of George Floyd `` should shock the moral consciousness of every member of our society . ''
`` This is the year 2020 and law enforcement across our nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community , we are protectors of our community , we serve our community , and we are nothing without the trust and support of our community , '' he wrote .
`` What tragically happened to Mr. Floyd at the hands of those sworn to serve and protect creates a significant hole in the moral fabric of the relationship law enforcement has built with our communities . ''
Demonstrators chant at police officers outside the Minneapolis Police Department 's 3rd Precinct on Wednesday .
Protests , some violent , have erupted over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a police officer earlier in the week .
Speaking out Idleburg was n't the only suburban law enforcement leader to publicly address the killing of Floyd , who died Monday after an officer knelt on his neck for several minutes on a city street .
Video of the killing prompted widespread outrage , the firing of four police officers involved and sometimes violent protests in the Twin Cities and elsewhere .
`` We can be loyal to our profession and loyal to the badge but it must not be blind loyalty , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Above all , we must be loyal to justice and fundamental fairness and we must have the intellect to question and denounce that what does not align with the values of democracy and the preservation of human life .
`` Police officers , do not look for a defense to justify actions that are unjustifiable , '' she concluded .
Buffalo Grove Police Chief Steve Casstevens , in his role as president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police , said it is the responsibility of law enforcement leaders to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force .
But he also urged people not to jump to conclusions .
`` While incidents involving the use of force can be disturbing and may raise concern over police operations , we must allow investigating agencies to work to understand what occurred and why , so the appropriate administrative/judicial processes can occur , '' he wrote .
`` While videos of incidents may seem convincingly clear , all circumstances must be weighed . ''
As one of the few minority law enforcement leaders in the suburbs , Idleburg 's perspective is compelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Minneapolis .
The first-term sheriff said such events create tension and anxiety in every community , but especially communities of color , that other law enforcement agencies must work to overcome .
`` It is important that everyone in Lake County knows the Lake County Sheriff 's Office is here to work with them -- not against them , '' he wrote .
`` Our staff understands the philosophy that justice is served in a courtroom , not on the street . ''
He also urged those protesting Floyd 's killing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causing damage , personal injury , and destruction is no way to deliver a message , '' he wrote .
`` Governments across America should always be willing to listen to the people , but it is so important messages are delivered in a peaceful , nonviolent manner , or the message is likely to go unheard .
`` Mr. Floyd 's death will not be in vain and will serve a pivotal piece in emphasizing the importance of police accountability . ''
With reports of domestic violence on the rise during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in desperate need of support from their loved ones and communities .
With that in mind , Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison will host a live virtual discussion at noon Friday on supporting survivors .
Among those taking part are Rebecca Darr , president and CEO of WINGS Program Inc. ; Jennifer Greene , policy director at Life Span ; and Carrie Estrada , assistant director of clinical and prevention services at the Children 's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook .
They 'll be discussing the impact COVID-19 has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child abuse , how service providers have adjusted during the COVID-19 pandemic , and where residents can find services and resources during the stay-at-home order .
`` When we talk about the stay-at-home order , we also need to talk about how we support people who have a home that 's not a safe place , '' Morrison said .
The discussion is free and open to the public .
It will be streamed live on Facebook at https : //streamyard.com/94n2ygbnyr .
Submit questions beforehand at https : //bit.ly/2ynnt9P or District15 @ cookcountyil.gov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Bartlett man convicted of assaulting a Jewel-Osco employee , asked DuPage County Judge Brian Telander on Wednesday to release his client from the county jail while he awaits sentencing .
Mirabella has been in the pokey since March 8 , when Telander found him guilty .
`` He is not a threat to anyone , '' attorney Tom Breen said .
`` Not a threat to anyone but Jewel baggers , '' Telander swiftly replied .
Telander said he would decide on the request June 10 , the same day he hears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If he denies the new trial , Telander intends to sentence Mirabella that day .
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Lake County sheriff says George Floyd's killing 'should shock moral consciousness'
As protests and violence continued to rock Minneapolis over the killing of an unarmed black man by a white police officer, Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg -- the first black sheriff in the suburbs and one of only six in Illinois history -- felt compelled to speak out Thursday.
In a lengthy message posted on his office's website, Facebook page and elsewhere, Idleburg says the death of George Floyd "should shock the moral consciousness of every member of our society."
"This is the year 2020 and law enforcement across our nation should understand we are guardians of our community, we are protectors of our community, we serve our community, and we are nothing without the trust and support of our community," he wrote. "What tragically happened to Mr. Floyd at the hands of those sworn to serve and protect creates a significant hole in the moral fabric of the relationship law enforcement has built with our communities."
Demonstrators chant at police officers outside the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct on Wednesday. Protests, some violent, have erupted over the killing of an unarmed black man by a police officer earlier in the week. - Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP
Idleburg wasn't the only suburban law enforcement leader to publicly address the killing of Floyd, who died Monday after an officer knelt on his neck for several minutes on a city street. Video of the killing prompted widespread outrage, the firing of four police officers involved and sometimes violent protests in the Twin Cities and elsewhere.
- Brian Hill | Staff Photographer, 2019 Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman
"We can be loyal to our profession and loyal to the badge but it must not be blind loyalty," Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman wrote Wednesday. "Above all, we must be loyal to justice and fundamental fairness and we must have the intellect to question and denounce that what does not align with the values of democracy and the preservation of human life.
"Police officers, do not look for a defense to justify actions that are unjustifiable," she concluded.
- Paul Valade | Staff Photographer Buffalo Grove Police Chief Steven R. Casstevens, who also serves as president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Buffalo Grove Police Chief Steve Casstevens, in his role as president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, said it is the responsibility of law enforcement leaders to hold officers accountable for improper use of force. But he also urged people not to jump to conclusions.
"While incidents involving the use of force can be disturbing and may raise concern over police operations, we must allow investigating agencies to work to understand what occurred and why, so the appropriate administrative/judicial processes can occur," he wrote. "While videos of incidents may seem convincingly clear, all circumstances must be weighed."
A pivotal case?
As one of the few minority law enforcement leaders in the suburbs, Idleburg's perspective is compelling -- and highly critical of what occurred in Minneapolis. The first-term sheriff said such events create tension and anxiety in every community, but especially communities of color, that other law enforcement agencies must work to overcome.
"It is important that everyone in Lake County knows the Lake County Sheriff's Office is here to work with them -- not against them," he wrote. "Our staff understands the philosophy that justice is served in a courtroom, not on the street."
He also urged those protesting Floyd's killing to do so peacefully.
"Rioting, causing damage, personal injury, and destruction is no way to deliver a message," he wrote. "Governments across America should always be willing to listen to the people, but it is so important messages are delivered in a peaceful, nonviolent manner, or the message is likely to go unheard.
"Mr. Floyd's death will not be in vain and will serve a pivotal piece in emphasizing the importance of police accountability."
Domestic violence support
With reports of domestic violence on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are in desperate need of support from their loved ones and communities.
With that in mind, Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison will host a live virtual discussion at noon Friday on supporting survivors.
Among those taking part are Rebecca Darr, president and CEO of WINGS Program Inc.; Jennifer Greene, policy director at Life Span; and Carrie Estrada, assistant director of clinical and prevention services at the Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook.
They'll be discussing the impact COVID-19 has had on survivors of domestic violence and child abuse, how service providers have adjusted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and where residents can find services and resources during the stay-at-home order.
"When we talk about the stay-at-home order, we also need to talk about how we support people who have a home that's not a safe place," Morrison said.
The discussion is free and open to the public. It will be streamed live on Facebook at https://streamyard.com/94n2ygbnyr.
Submit questions beforehand at https://bit.ly/2ynnt9P or District15@cookcountyil.gov.
Bruce Mirabella
The lawyer for Bruce Mirabella, a Bartlett man convicted of assaulting a Jewel-Osco employee, asked DuPage County Judge Brian Telander on Wednesday to release his client from the county jail while he awaits sentencing. Mirabella has been in the pokey since March 8, when Telander found him guilty.
"He is not a threat to anyone," attorney Tom Breen said.
"Not a threat to anyone but Jewel baggers," Telander swiftly replied.
Telander said he would decide on the request June 10, the same day he hears Breen's motion for a new trial. If he denies the new trial, Telander intends to sentence Mirabella that day.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-28--Pritzker says Illinois is a go for Phase 3 Friday, starts thinking about Phase 4 in late June

Illinois meets all requirements to ease COVID-19 restrictions Friday , Gov .
J.B. Pritzker said Thursday while dangling the possibility of a return to near-normalcy in four weeks .
The state also softened its approach to religious organizations after a few churches protested limits on the number of people who can attend indoor worship services .
The loosening restrictions comes as the number of COVID-19 deaths climbed by 104 in one day and cases rose by 1,527 , Illinois Department of Public Health Director Ngozi Ezike said .
On Friday , the state will enter `` recovery , '' or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopening program , allowing outdoor dining at restaurants , barbershop and salon visits , and gatherings of 10 or fewer , among other changes from the March 21 stay-at-home order .
If the four regions follow health metrics , such as decreasing or stable hospitalizations , they collectively or separately could move into Phase 4 , or `` revitalization , '' as soon as June 26 .
That stage would let schools reopen under health guidelines .
But it still would limit social gatherings to 50 people or fewer .
`` The calendar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` June 26 is the earliest possible date and we will watch the metrics closely in hopes we move forward expeditiously '' to Phase 4 .
`` The goal is and always has been to keep people safe from coronavirus while restoring more of our normal activities , '' he said .
Amid lawsuits from some churches claiming their rights were being violated by the stay-at-home order , Pritzker announced the Illinois Department of Public Health had provided `` guidance , not mandatory restrictions , for all faith leaders to use to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their congregants . ''
The guidance urges faith organizations to hold remote services or drive-in services outdoors as the safest way to worship .
It recommends indoor services of 10 or fewer people , but in cases `` where the 10-person limit can not be followed in places of worship , '' it offers advice such as sitting 6 feet apart or limits of 100 people .
Since the pandemic began , 5,186 Illinoisans have died from the respiratory disease , and there have been 115,833 cases statewide .
Meanwhile , the seven-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8.3 % , reflecting a downward trend .
For a region to move forward , it must have an infection rate of 20 % or lower over two weeks , hospital admissions for COVID-19 illnesses must stay level or decrease for 28 days , and at least 14 % of ICU , medical and surgery beds must be available .
Officials also will monitor to see if COVID-19 cases increase after businesses reopen .
If we have a spike and we need to quell that spike -- we might potentially have to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's not something anyone wants to do . ''
Schools have been closed since mid-March , but in Phase 3 summer camps and youth sports can operate with small groups , social distancing and masks .
`` The doctors have given instructions for counselors and coaches so summer programs can be restored with safety measures , '' Pritzker said .
Of the Illinoisans who died from COVID-19 , 44 % were in long-term-care facilities .
The state health department on Thursday filed emergency rules requiring nursing homes to develop comprehensive testing programs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who ignore the rules will be subject to penalties that include fines or actions against their licenses .

Pritzker says Illinois is a go for Phase 3 Friday, starts thinking about Phase 4 in late June
Illinois meets all requirements to ease COVID-19 restrictions Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday while dangling the possibility of a return to near-normalcy in four weeks.
The state also softened its approach to religious organizations after a few churches protested limits on the number of people who can attend indoor worship services.
The loosening restrictions comes as the number of COVID-19 deaths climbed by 104 in one day and cases rose by 1,527, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Ngozi Ezike said.
On Friday, the state will enter "recovery," or Phase 3 of a five-phase, four-region reopening program, allowing outdoor dining at restaurants, barbershop and salon visits, and gatherings of 10 or fewer, among other changes from the March 21 stay-at-home order.
If the four regions follow health metrics, such as decreasing or stable hospitalizations, they collectively or separately could move into Phase 4, or "revitalization," as soon as June 26. That stage would let schools reopen under health guidelines. But it still would limit social gatherings to 50 people or fewer.
"The calendar starts tomorrow," Pritzker said Thursday. "June 26 is the earliest possible date and we will watch the metrics closely in hopes we move forward expeditiously" to Phase 4.
"The goal is and always has been to keep people safe from coronavirus while restoring more of our normal activities," he said.
Amid lawsuits from some churches claiming their rights were being violated by the stay-at-home order, Pritzker announced the Illinois Department of Public Health had provided "guidance, not mandatory restrictions, for all faith leaders to use to ensure the health and safety of all their congregants."
The guidance urges faith organizations to hold remote services or drive-in services outdoors as the safest way to worship. It recommends indoor services of 10 or fewer people, but in cases "where the 10-person limit cannot be followed in places of worship," it offers advice such as sitting 6 feet apart or limits of 100 people.
Since the pandemic began, 5,186 Illinoisans have died from the respiratory disease, and there have been 115,833 cases statewide. Meanwhile, the seven-day positivity rate for COVID-19 tests is at 8.3%, reflecting a downward trend.
For a region to move forward, it must have an infection rate of 20% or lower over two weeks, hospital admissions for COVID-19 illnesses must stay level or decrease for 28 days, and at least 14% of ICU, medical and surgery beds must be available.
Officials also will monitor to see if COVID-19 cases increase after businesses reopen.
If we have a spike and we need to quell that spike -- we might potentially have to move backward," Pritzker said.
"It's not something anyone wants to do."
Schools have been closed since mid-March, but in Phase 3 summer camps and youth sports can operate with small groups, social distancing and masks.
"The doctors have given instructions for counselors and coaches so summer programs can be restored with safety measures," Pritzker said.
Of the Illinoisans who died from COVID-19, 44% were in long-term-care facilities.
The state health department on Thursday filed emergency rules requiring nursing homes to develop comprehensive testing programs for residents and staff members.
Those who ignore the rules will be subject to penalties that include fines or actions against their licenses.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-28--Five Lake County churches withdraw suit against Pritzker

Five Lake County churches that alleged Gov .
J.B. Pritzker violated their religious freedom by imposing restrictions on the size of their gatherings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have withdrawn their lawsuit after Illinois recast its 10-person limit as guidance , not a mandate .
`` This is a total and complete victory for people of faith , '' said Peter Breen , attorney for Living Waters Assembly of God in Grayslake and Senior Pastor Richard Valkanet , New Hope Christian Fellowship in Mundelein and Senior Pastor Aaron Malusky , Fox Lake Community Church in Fox Lake and Senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two churches in Zion .
`` Gov .
Pritzker has entirely reversed course and lifted his mandates on Illinois churches , '' said Breen in an email .
`` Until this afternoon , the limit was a hard cap of 10 people , without regard to the size of a church .
Now , there are no mandates , just suggested guidelines for capacity . ''
Addressing the lawsuit Thursday during a news conference , Pritzker said his administration provides `` guidance , not mandatory restrictions '' to ensure congregants ' safety .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines available on its website .
`` We 're not providing restrictions .
We 're simply providing the best recommendations we can for keeping people safe , '' he said , referring to recommendations that places of worship limit indoor capacity to 10 people or fewer .
Alternatively , the health department suggests `` limiting attendance to 25 % of building capacity or a maximum of 100 attendees , whichever is lower . ''
Other recommendations include having congregants wear face coverings , that they refrain from singing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who live together sit at least 6 feet from other groups .
The health department also recommends rigorous and frequent cleaning of high-traffic areas , disinfecting shared items and installing hand sanitizers , in addition to discouraging the sharing of food or beverages and greetings that break physical distance .
`` Pastors should use their judgment .
The science and data and should follow the recommendations that have been made , '' Pritzker said .
The suit claimed restrictions violated the Illinois Religious Freedom Restoration Act and Illinois Constitution , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assembly .
The organization has brought similar litigation on behalf of churches in California , New Jersey , Mississippi and elsewhere .
Pastor Ken Fielding , of Zion 's Christian Assembly of God , says while his church celebrates the governor 's decision , it wo n't `` throw caution to the wind . ''
`` We 'll still have in place common-sense guidelines , '' he said , adding he will have services Sunday that typically attract 90 people .
He said there normally is space for more than 500 people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone to get sick .
... We 're about ministering to the souls and hearts , but we have to watch over their bodies , too . ''
Face masks will be available for those who want them but wo n't be required , Fielding said .
`` If you 're in a position where you need to ( wear a mask ) you certainly can , '' he said .
State health officials advise masks for everyone in public spaces .

Five Lake County churches withdraw suit against Pritzker
The Rev. Richard Valkanet, senior pastor of Living Waters Assembly of God Church in Grayslake, was among five Lake County church leaders who sued Gov. J.B. Pritzker over restrictions on the size of their gatherings. The churches withdrew their lawsuit after Illinois recast its 10-person limit as guidance, not a mandate.
Five Lake County churches that alleged Gov. J.B. Pritzker violated their religious freedom by imposing restrictions on the size of their gatherings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have withdrawn their lawsuit after Illinois recast its 10-person limit as guidance, not a mandate.
"This is a total and complete victory for people of faith," said Peter Breen, attorney for Living Waters Assembly of God in Grayslake and Senior Pastor Richard Valkanet, New Hope Christian Fellowship in Mundelein and Senior Pastor Aaron Malusky, Fox Lake Community Church in Fox Lake and Senior Pastor Wayne Christiansen, as well as two churches in Zion.
"Gov. Pritzker has entirely reversed course and lifted his mandates on Illinois churches," said Breen in an email. "Until this afternoon, the limit was a hard cap of 10 people, without regard to the size of a church. Now, there are no mandates, just suggested guidelines for capacity."
Addressing the lawsuit Thursday during a news conference, Pritzker said his administration provides "guidance, not mandatory restrictions" to ensure congregants' safety.
To that end, he pointed to Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines available on its website.
"We're not providing restrictions. We're simply providing the best recommendations we can for keeping people safe," he said, referring to recommendations that places of worship limit indoor capacity to 10 people or fewer. Alternatively, the health department suggests "limiting attendance to 25% of building capacity or a maximum of 100 attendees, whichever is lower."
Other recommendations include having congregants wear face coverings, that they refrain from singing or reciting, and that groups of people who live together sit at least 6 feet from other groups. The health department also recommends rigorous and frequent cleaning of high-traffic areas, disinfecting shared items and installing hand sanitizers, in addition to discouraging the sharing of food or beverages and greetings that break physical distance.
"Pastors should use their judgment. The science and data and should follow the recommendations that have been made," Pritzker said.
The suit claimed restrictions violated the Illinois Religious Freedom Restoration Act and Illinois Constitution, as well as the right to free speech and assembly.
The organization has brought similar litigation on behalf of churches in California, New Jersey, Mississippi and elsewhere.
Pastor Ken Fielding, of Zion's Christian Assembly of God, says while his church celebrates the governor's decision, it won't "throw caution to the wind."
"We'll still have in place common-sense guidelines," he said, adding he will have services Sunday that typically attract 90 people. He said there normally is space for more than 500 people in two rooms.
"No one wants anyone to get sick. ... We're about ministering to the souls and hearts, but we have to watch over their bodies, too."
Face masks will be available for those who want them but won't be required, Fielding said.
"If you're in a position where you need to (wear a mask) you certainly can," he said.
State health officials advise masks for everyone in public spaces.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-28--Phillip-Michael Scales brings acoustic blues to Sound Check livestream concert series Friday

The lack of live musical performances has taken its toll on both fans and artists , but many musicians are trying to make the best of the situation .
Dive-bar soul artist Phillip-Michael Scales is savoring the solitude while it lasts .
Scales is our guest on this week 's Chicago Sound Check Presents livestream concert/interview series , brought to you by the Daily Herald and Mike 's Hard Lemonade at 7 p.m. Friday , May 29 , on instagram.com/chicagosoundcheck .
`` I think having time is the ultimate luxury .
As a musician , whether you work a nine-to-five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ends meet , there 's a lot of scrambling we feel like we 're doing , '' Scales said .
`` Promote this thing , make this video , all that sort of stuff .
...
So when you take out the pressure of booking and touring and playing shows and even recording time , it really forces you to sit and write and get better at saying what you want to say . ''
Scales , who moved to Nashville last year after playing around Chicago for a few years , shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , introducing his trademark soul stylings to his emotionally compelling songs .
With blues being such a communal experience , a stripped-down acoustic take is n't as common on area stages , so Scales prides himself on what he presents onstage alone .
`` I love the theatrics of it , '' he said .
`` And I think that I make a lot of noise solo .
But that 's by design . ''
Channeling that originality and vulnerability into his music takes work .
`` I love to think that my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever , but they come as a result of the books I 've read and the experiences I 've had .
... And I think that as I continue , the well can run dry if you 're not putting things in it , '' he said .
`` A lot of that work does n't look like work , '' he explained .
`` It 's absorbing , sitting down and staring at something , sometimes it 's taking a walk and journaling or messing with a lick that is n't going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the quarantine , Scales released the single `` Find A Way , '' which showcases his soulful tones folded into a '90s-alternative-influenced trip .
He 's also played a number of livestream performances .
But one thing he 's particularly proud of is his dive into Season 3 of his podcast , `` The Company You Keep , '' where he explores deep conversations with friends , many hailing from in and around the Chicago music scene .
Find it at coyoukeep.simplecast.com and most major podcast sites .
`` I think podcasts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sort of deep dive on those people that they know , '' he said .
`` I think that you only get so much in a song , you only get so much in an Instagram video , you know ?
You do n't really know how they see things and what they think like .
We want to know how people feel about things , and we want to align with people .
At least I do when I listen to people 's conversations .
And I wanted to be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people . ''

Phillip-Michael Scales brings acoustic blues to Sound Check livestream concert series Friday
The lack of live musical performances has taken its toll on both fans and artists, but many musicians are trying to make the best of the situation.
Dive-bar soul artist Phillip-Michael Scales is savoring the solitude while it lasts.
Scales is our guest on this week's Chicago Sound Check Presents livestream concert/interview series, brought to you by the Daily Herald and Mike's Hard Lemonade at 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, on instagram.com/chicagosoundcheck.
"I think having time is the ultimate luxury. As a musician, whether you work a nine-to-five or whether you play music to make ends meet, there's a lot of scrambling we feel like we're doing," Scales said. "Promote this thing, make this video, all that sort of stuff. ... So when you take out the pressure of booking and touring and playing shows and even recording time, it really forces you to sit and write and get better at saying what you want to say."
Scales, who moved to Nashville last year after playing around Chicago for a few years, shows a unique side of the singer-songwriter genre, introducing his trademark soul stylings to his emotionally compelling songs.
With blues being such a communal experience, a stripped-down acoustic take isn't as common on area stages, so Scales prides himself on what he presents onstage alone.
"I love the theatrics of it," he said. "And I think that I make a lot of noise solo. But that's by design."
Channeling that originality and vulnerability into his music takes work.
"I love to think that my lyrics came from some great ether or whatever, but they come as a result of the books I've read and the experiences I've had. ... And I think that as I continue, the well can run dry if you're not putting things in it," he said.
"A lot of that work doesn't look like work," he explained. "It's absorbing, sitting down and staring at something, sometimes it's taking a walk and journaling or messing with a lick that isn't going anywhere or whatever."
Early on during the quarantine, Scales released the single "Find A Way," which showcases his soulful tones folded into a '90s-alternative-influenced trip. He's also played a number of livestream performances. But one thing he's particularly proud of is his dive into Season 3 of his podcast, "The Company You Keep," where he explores deep conversations with friends, many hailing from in and around the Chicago music scene. Find it at coyoukeep.simplecast.com and most major podcast sites.
"I think podcasts are a rare opportunity for people to sort of deep dive on those people that they know," he said. "I think that you only get so much in a song, you only get so much in an Instagram video, you know? You don't really know how they see things and what they think like. We want to know how people feel about things, and we want to align with people. At least I do when I listen to people's conversations. And I wanted to be able to sort of give that extra bit to people."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-29--Feder: 'I'm Back' podcast reveals Michael Jordan's secret workout

`` I 'm Back , '' a one-hour podcast chronicling Michael Jordan 's return to the Chicago Bulls in 1995 @ @ @ @ @ he secretly worked out with the Golden State Warriors before his comeback to the NBA @ @ @ @ @ by NBC Sports Chicago , Robert Feder writes .
It includes new interviews with players @ @ @ @ @ , Horace Grant , Tim Hardaway , Chris Mullin , Rod Higgins , Dominique Wilkins @ @ @ @ @ Rice and LeBron James , agent David Falk , trainer Tim Grover and former NBA @ @ @ @ @ 's the first in a six-episode series of `` Sports Uncovered '' podcast documentaries being @ @ @ @ @ Sports Regional Networks .
Hosted by Mike Tirico , future episodes will be released on @ @ @ @ @ .
Get the full report , and more Chicago media news , at robertfeder.com .

Feder: 'I'm Back' podcast reveals Michael Jordan's secret workout
Photo illustration by NBC Sports Chicago"I'm Back," a one-hour podcast chronicling Michael Jordan's return to the Chicago Bulls in 1995 -- including the revelation that he secretly worked out with the Golden State Warriors before his comeback to the NBA.
"I'm Back," a one-hour podcast chronicling Michael Jordan's return to the Chicago Bulls in 1995 -- including the revelation that he secretly worked out with the Golden State Warriors before his comeback to the NBA -- has just been produced by NBC Sports Chicago, Robert Feder writes.
It includes new interviews with players Steve Kerr, Toni Kukoc, Horace Grant, Tim Hardaway, Chris Mullin, Rod Higgins, Dominique Wilkins, Robert Horry, Glen Rice and LeBron James, agent David Falk, trainer Tim Grover and former NBA exec Brian McIntyre.
It's the first in a six-episode series of "Sports Uncovered" podcast documentaries being produced by the various NBC Sports Regional Networks.
Hosted by Mike Tirico, future episodes will be released on successive Thursdays through July 2.
Get the full report, and more Chicago media news, at robertfeder.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-05-28--Arlington Heights art teacher brushes aside COVID-19

When Christine Thornton wanted to start an art studio in Arlington Heights , she wanted the name to be something memorable and approachable for kids , something that said `` hello come on in and join us . ''
Hello Art Studio was born last September , specializing in multimedia and teaching kids ages 7 to 18 with artist 's eyes how to draw and capture what they see and put their own spin on it .
However , when she was forced to close the doors March 14 because of the COVID-19 pandemic , an uncertain future started to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what to do on a couple of days when the pandemic started , and I did n't want the kids to be exposed to anything that would be bad for them , '' said Thornton , 48 , of Mount Prospect .
She said she always loved art as a kid , and that grew into art education as a painting major and the love of kids .
She taught elementary school art at two Euclid and Indian Grove schools in Mount Prospect .
Taking time out to be a mom , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home with four students , and later expanded into her current location .
She has 90 students .
The business was going great until the pandemic hit and she went from a fully engaged classroom to closing the doors before developing some popular online classes she teaches from home .
Thornton had applied for the federal stimulus in April but no longer needs it .
`` It hit us blind for sure , creating a stressful time , ( questions of ) are we going to make it , what 's going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Thornton said .
But she created the online classes , people signed up and libraries started hiring her to teach her unique style , and a new business dynamic began .
`` I got a plan in place and it 's going well .
We 're going to be OK , '' Thornton said .
For information about Hello Art Studio , visit www.helloartstudio.com Do you know of a suburban small business with a compelling story to tell about working through the pandemic ?
Send a detailed email with LIFE 'S WORK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dailyherald.com and we 'll consider it .
Thanks .

Arlington Heights art teacher brushes aside COVID-19
When Christine Thornton wanted to start an art studio in Arlington Heights, she wanted the name to be something memorable and approachable for kids, something that said "hello come on in and join us."
Hello Art Studio was born last September, specializing in multimedia and teaching kids ages 7 to 18 with artist's eyes how to draw and capture what they see and put their own spin on it.
However, when she was forced to close the doors March 14 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, an uncertain future started to unfold.
"I wasn't sure what to do on a couple of days when the pandemic started, and I didn't want the kids to be exposed to anything that would be bad for them," said Thornton, 48, of Mount Prospect.
She said she always loved art as a kid, and that grew into art education as a painting major and the love of kids.
She taught elementary school art at two Euclid and Indian Grove schools in Mount Prospect. Taking time out to be a mom, she returned to teaching art lessons in her home with four students, and later expanded into her current location. She has 90 students.
The business was going great until the pandemic hit and she went from a fully engaged classroom to closing the doors before developing some popular online classes she teaches from home. Thornton had applied for the federal stimulus in April but no longer needs it.
"It hit us blind for sure, creating a stressful time, (questions of) are we going to make it, what's going to happen" starting filtering through her mind, Thornton said.
But she created the online classes, people signed up and libraries started hiring her to teach her unique style, and a new business dynamic began. "I got a plan in place and it's going well. We're going to be OK," Thornton said.
For information about Hello Art Studio, visit www.helloartstudio.com
Do you know of a suburban small business with a compelling story to tell about working through the pandemic? Send a detailed email with LIFE'S WORK in the subject line to jknoxh@dailyherald.com and we'll consider it. Thanks.