dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-19--Rozner: Blackhawks a mystery in net with playoffs on tap

When word first trickled out regarding potential playoff opponents , Blackhawks fans had every right to be excited .
After all , playoff hockey is a good thing .
Sure , from a talent standpoint the Hawks ca n't compete with Edmonton , but the Hawks ' veteran core knows how to win and the mere sniff of postseason action for the first time in three years might be enough to get them jumping .
On top of that , the Oilers had plenty of confusion in goal this season -- are we still calling it this season ?
-- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 32-year-old Mikko Koskinen was hardly inspiring as teams hit the pause .
At the same time , Corey Crawford is a two-time Stanley Cup winner who should have won the Conn Smythe twice .
He has the ability to catch fire and win games by himself , and Crawford was playing some good hockey after Robin Lehner was traded .
So there was that thinking , the hot goalie plus the track meet expected in this series offered the Hawks a chance to steal the best-of-five .
But in a week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Edmonton and Crawford is only now expected to show up in camp .
His whereabouts have been a mystery with the team resuming camp and Crawford being the only veteran to have not participated in voluntary workouts that began a month ago .
So now what ?
The Hawks have been looking at Malcom Subban , Collin Delia and Kevin Lankinen thus far , and one would suspect Subban will get first crack at the net .
That 's not to say Crawford is an impossibility , but real games are two weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him to prepare .
There 's also the question of what shape Crawford will be in since the NHL has mandated no release of injury information or whether players have tested positive for COVID-19 , labeling him merely `` unfit to participate . ''
On Friday , however , head coach Jeremy Colliton did not slam the door on Crawford , saying , `` We certainly have n't ruled him out going forward . ''
Whether that means for the first round -- or subsequent play should the Hawks advance -- remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered many surprises over the last few years , so guessing is perhaps unwise .
If Crawford is unable to go it significantly diminishes the Hawks ' chances against the high-flying Oilers , and you can expect some high-scoring games either way .
If nothing else , it gives the Hawks a chance to take a look at the other three netminders , with Crawford a free agent and the team up against the cap .
Subban , acquired in the Lehner deal , is only 26 with 66 games of NHL experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the postseason , while Collin Delia , also 26 , has 18 games .
His last NHL start was Feb. 22 , 2019 .
`` It could end up being the opportunity of a lifetime , '' Subban said last week .
`` For me , it 's just taking it day by day and continuing to work hard and make sure I 'm ready if I get an opportunity . ''
The 24-year-old Lankinen was signed by the Hawks in 2018 and was the Rockford representative at the 2020 AHL All-Star Game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
A year ago , Lankinen posted a .942 save percentage while backstopping Finland to gold at the World Championship .
`` The work ethic from all three of those guys has been good and that makes us feel good about the preparation they 're doing , '' Colliton said .
`` We have a situation now where we 've talked about it being open competition for a spot , whether that 's the starting position or the backup .
`` We 've rotated those three guys through the first group and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that so everyone gets a shot to show themselves and for us to get a ( clear ) picture .
To handicap it a few ice times in , we 're not going to do that , but I think the competition between them is going to be very interesting to watch . ''
Not exactly where you want to be two weeks before the postseason begins , but with Corey Crawford you never quite know .
Maybe he 's got another big surprise in store .

Rozner: Blackhawks a mystery in net with playoffs on tap
Chicago Blackhawks' goalie Corey Crawford has yet to practice since the team returned to camp last Monday. Crawford was labeled "unfit to participate" when camp started, and with just two weeks before playoffs start it is unclear who will get the start in net. Associated Press
When word first trickled out regarding potential playoff opponents, Blackhawks fans had every right to be excited.
After all, playoff hockey is a good thing.
Sure, from a talent standpoint the Hawks can't compete with Edmonton, but the Hawks' veteran core knows how to win and the mere sniff of postseason action for the first time in three years might be enough to get them jumping.
On top of that, the Oilers had plenty of confusion in goal this season -- are we still calling it this season? -- and the combination of 38-year-old Mike Smith and 32-year-old Mikko Koskinen was hardly inspiring as teams hit the pause.
At the same time, Corey Crawford is a two-time Stanley Cup winner who should have won the Conn Smythe twice. He has the ability to catch fire and win games by himself, and Crawford was playing some good hockey after Robin Lehner was traded.
So there was that thinking, the hot goalie plus the track meet expected in this series offered the Hawks a chance to steal the best-of-five.
But in a week, the Hawks travel to the bubble in Edmonton and Crawford is only now expected to show up in camp.
Yikes.
His whereabouts have been a mystery with the team resuming camp and Crawford being the only veteran to have not participated in voluntary workouts that began a month ago.
So now what?
The Hawks have been looking at Malcom Subban, Collin Delia and Kevin Lankinen thus far, and one would suspect Subban will get first crack at the net. That's not to say Crawford is an impossibility, but real games are two weeks away and that's not much time for him to prepare.
There's also the question of what shape Crawford will be in since the NHL has mandated no release of injury information or whether players have tested positive for COVID-19, labeling him merely "unfit to participate."
On Friday, however, head coach Jeremy Colliton did not slam the door on Crawford, saying, "We certainly haven't ruled him out going forward."
Whether that means for the first round -- or subsequent play should the Hawks advance -- remains to be seen, but Crawford has offered many surprises over the last few years, so guessing is perhaps unwise.
If Crawford is unable to go it significantly diminishes the Hawks' chances against the high-flying Oilers, and you can expect some high-scoring games either way.
If nothing else, it gives the Hawks a chance to take a look at the other three netminders, with Crawford a free agent and the team up against the cap.
Subban, acquired in the Lehner deal, is only 26 with 66 games of NHL experience, though he's never played in the postseason, while Collin Delia, also 26, has 18 games. His last NHL start was Feb. 22, 2019.
"It could end up being the opportunity of a lifetime," Subban said last week. "For me, it's just taking it day by day and continuing to work hard and make sure I'm ready if I get an opportunity."
The 24-year-old Lankinen was signed by the Hawks in 2018 and was the Rockford representative at the 2020 AHL All-Star Game before shoulder surgery ended his minor league season. A year ago, Lankinen posted a .942 save percentage while backstopping Finland to gold at the World Championship.
"The work ethic from all three of those guys has been good and that makes us feel good about the preparation they're doing," Colliton said. "We have a situation now where we've talked about it being open competition for a spot, whether that's the starting position or the backup.
"We've rotated those three guys through the first group and the plan is to continue to do that so everyone gets a shot to show themselves and for us to get a (clear) picture. To handicap it a few ice times in, we're not going to do that, but I think the competition between them is going to be very interesting to watch."
Not exactly where you want to be two weeks before the postseason begins, but with Corey Crawford you never quite know.
Maybe he's got another big surprise in store.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Four sisters carry the Walter E. Smithe brand into the future

Chicagoans came to know and appreciate the three Smithe brothers who starred for years in quirky TV commercials touting their family-run furniture company .
Their interactions were zany , their dialogue lighthearted , their catchy jingle -- `` you dream it , we build it '' -- recognizable throughout the region .
And they represented Walter E. Smithe with a sense of drive and zeal that can only exude from the third-generation stakeholders of what has become a household name .
`` They were loved , '' said Colleen Smithe , the youngest daughter of Walter Smithe III .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their TVs . ''
That 's why when she and her three sisters -- Maureen , Meghan and Caitie -- were asked a few years ago to transition into the role their father and uncles held for so long , they were n't immediately receptive .
How , they wondered , would longtime customers respond to four new female faces on their television screens ?
How could the Itasca-based company break the mold and reach a new audience while still carrying its message into a fourth generation ?
How could they ensure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come ?
The answer -- and the sisters ' secret to success -- can be summed up in three key words : Fresh .
Young .
Relevant .
`` That is the top priority for the four of us , '' Meghan Smithe said .
`` It 's a big responsibility .
We do n't take that lightly . ''
Three generations are involved in the family-run Walter E. Smithe Furniture and Design , including Walter Smithe Jr. ( far right ) ; his sons Walter III ( far left ) and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from left , Maureen , Caitie , Colleen and Meghan .
A family business Meghan can recall her pigtails bouncing as she ran through the Walter E. Smithe warehouse as a young girl , pulling sales tags in exchange for a nickel or dime from her grandfather , Walter Smithe Jr .
Growing up , she and her sisters held various roles at the furniture and design firm , earning their first paychecks and gaining job experience and exploring interests that would later launch their careers .
The business grew in popularity as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends would regularly sing the jingle and colleagues would ask about the creative TV ads .
Colleen loved being able to point out that her dad and uncles , Mark and Tim , brainstormed and executed the ideas themselves .
No outside agency required .
To the Smithe sisters , the company has always been a piece of their identity , an integral thread of their childhood .
`` It was kind of ingrained in us , '' Caitie Smithe said .
`` It almost feels like the business is , in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family .
You have this sense of passion and responsibility for it .
You want it to succeed and do well . ''
And yet , as they went off to college and moved into the next phase of life , they were never expected to someday return full time .
As the oldest sibling , Maureen was the first to officially join Walter E. Smithe in a professional capacity in 2004 .
She had been a buyer for Abercrombie and Fitch for a few years after college when a job opened up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a natural fit , she said .
Her sisters had fallen into their own specialties and were pursuing different paths at the time .
Meghan and Colleen spent several years working at advertising agencies in Chicago .
Caitie was a manufacturers ' representative before becoming a stay-at-home mom .
But one by one , they followed Maureen 's lead and rejoined the family business .
Meghan was hired in 2013 and now serves as director of sales strategy .
Three years later , she recruited Colleen to become advertising director -- a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same time , Caitie was ready to return to the workforce as a designer and stylist , a skill she had honed early in her career .
`` As needs within the business grew , positions opened up organically , '' Maureen said .
`` If our specialties fit those needs , then we were invited to have a conversation and explore the opportunity , but it was never a demand placed on us . ''
Sisters Colleen , Meghan , Maureen and Caitie Smithe , from left , say three key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furniture company into a fourth generation : fresh , young and relevant .
Making their mark The Smithe sisters have always been close -- and growing up , it was n't always by choice .
They were each only a year apart , at one point covering all four grade levels at Barrington High School .
They got on each other 's nerves and learned to talk quickly at the dinner table if they wanted to get a word in .
College was a turning point for the sisters , who now call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most part , that relationship translates well in the business world , they say .
Their camaraderie is genuine , and they can easily share ideas and bounce between conversations .
But learning how to work together while also juggling their busy personal lives -- they have 18 kids among the four of them -- can be a delicate balance .
`` In a family business , everyone has to wear all hats at all times , '' Maureen said .
`` We 're all rolling up our sleeves and getting dirty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lines , and we have to learn when to defer to each other . ''
One of the first opportunities to test their compatibility was through a partnership with interior designer and TV personality Jeff Lewis .
It could n't have gone more perfectly , Maureen said .
The company gained national exposure from Lewis ' collection , and each sister was able to shine in her own specialty .
`` That was the best part , '' she said .
`` It was kind of a neat way to kick off our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Still , the Smithes have had to weather various challenges since joining the company , including the retirement of their uncle , Tim .
Their dad , the company 's president , continued filming his signature ads with his brother , Mark , for a short period of time , Colleen said .
But it was n't long before he approached his youngest daughter with a proposition .
`` I think it 's time for us to get out of these TV commercials , '' Walter said .
`` What about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughters were hesitant at first , questioning whether they were ready for such a responsibility .
But when they finally decided to accept , they knew they needed to come up with a unique and effective way to introduce themselves to the Chicago market as the new faces of Walter E. Smithe .
They brought in real clients , worked with real designers and demonstrated each sister 's essential role within the business .
To their delight , the reaction to that initial campaign was primarily positive , as has been the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There are still people who ask us , 'Where are the brothers ?
What are they up to ? '
We get that question all the time , and that was to be expected , '' Colleen said .
`` But we 've also gotten some really nice feedback from people who are happy to see four working women on their TV . ''
Sisters Colleen , Caitie , Maureen and Meghan Smithe , from left , are breaking the mold as fourth-generation leaders of the 75-year-old Walter E. Smithe Furniture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young and relevant is how we 're going to sustain the brand into the next 75 years , '' Meghan said .
`` We take that very seriously , and we have so much passion for it . ''
Fresh and relevant There 's a preconceived notion that furniture stores are stuffy and tired , run by men in suits and catering to older generations .
The Smithe sisters have heard it all before , and they 've set out to dispel those misperceptions .
`` We 're not your parents ' furniture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a younger demographic and expanding their clientele has required some creativity , the sisters said .
They 've spruced up their styles , selling more contemporary pieces among their traditional designs .
They 've relaunched catalogs showcasing their furniture in fully designed spaces .
`` It 's been about reworking how we approach visually what we want to convey about the product that we 're selling , '' Meghan said .
That sentiment applies to their lively commercials , too , which frequently feature the sisters chatting on a stylish couch or gathering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home .
In one of their most memorable ads , the four women get into a food fight -- spaghetti and red wine included -- and seemingly destroy a bright white couch , which is then scrubbed clean .
The commercial , Colleen 's brainchild , aimed to show off the company 's new `` worry-free '' performance fabrics that repel stains , a trend Maureen recognized at a major industry trade show and brought back to the Chicago market .
`` We 're kind of strategically positioned in different departments , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close and meeting so regularly , we 're all in the loop with what 's happening in each other 's sphere .
We can be real nimble when we 're this tight and this spread across the business . ''
That collective experience comes in handy ahead of any major decisions .
But the sisters also know they can always turn to the leaders who came before them .
Their grandfather , who is in his 80s , remains active in the company , frequently visiting showrooms and making connections with clients .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hardworking industry expert who leads by example and walks into any work setting saying , `` We check our egos at the door . ''
Walter E. Smithe is a family business in every sense of the word , the sisters say .
Even their more than 250 employees are treated like family .
They have a younger brother , who lives out of state , and plenty of younger cousins who have yet to join the team , though the sisters say there 's still time .
And it 's not uncommon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in advertisements or to help sort through fabric samples , `` which would technically make it a five-generation business , '' Maureen says .
Building upon the Smithe family legacy is a big responsibility , the sisters said , one they 've embraced with fervor .
They 've transitioned into the spotlight .
They 've been able to weather the unexpected storm of the coronavirus pandemic .
And now with the company 's 75th anniversary approaching in August , they 're ready to push forward plans to expand and evolve .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Meghan said .
`` Staying fresh , young and relevant is how we 're going to sustain the brand into the next 75 years .
We take that very seriously , and we have so much passion for it . ''

Four sisters carry the Walter E. Smithe brand into the future
Only a year apart in age, the lively, fast-talking Smithe sisters consider one another best friends. Now, the fourth-generation leaders of Walter E. Smithe are learning to balance their busy personal lives with the big responsibility of carrying out the legacy of their family-run business. Courtesy of Walter E. Smithe Furniture and Design
Chicagoans came to know and appreciate the three Smithe brothers who starred for years in quirky TV commercials touting their family-run furniture company.
Their interactions were zany, their dialogue lighthearted, their catchy jingle -- "you dream it, we build it" -- recognizable throughout the region. And they represented Walter E. Smithe with a sense of drive and zeal that can only exude from the third-generation stakeholders of what has become a household name.
"They were loved," said Colleen Smithe, the youngest daughter of Walter Smithe III. "People really did love seeing them on their TVs."
That's why when she and her three sisters -- Maureen, Meghan and Caitie -- were asked a few years ago to transition into the role their father and uncles held for so long, they weren't immediately receptive.
How, they wondered, would longtime customers respond to four new female faces on their television screens? How could the Itasca-based company break the mold and reach a new audience while still carrying its message into a fourth generation?
How could they ensure the 75-year-old brand would be sustainable for decades to come?
The answer -- and the sisters' secret to success -- can be summed up in three key words: Fresh. Young. Relevant.
"That is the top priority for the four of us," Meghan Smithe said. "It's a big responsibility. We don't take that lightly."
Three generations are involved in the family-run Walter E. Smithe Furniture and Design, including Walter Smithe Jr. (far right); his sons Walter III (far left) and Mark; and his four granddaughters, from left, Maureen, Caitie, Colleen and Meghan. - Courtesy of Ken Carl Photography
Meghan can recall her pigtails bouncing as she ran through the Walter E. Smithe warehouse as a young girl, pulling sales tags in exchange for a nickel or dime from her grandfather, Walter Smithe Jr.
Growing up, she and her sisters held various roles at the furniture and design firm, earning their first paychecks and gaining job experience and exploring interests that would later launch their careers.
The business grew in popularity as they approached adulthood, at which point friends would regularly sing the jingle and colleagues would ask about the creative TV ads.
Colleen loved being able to point out that her dad and uncles, Mark and Tim, brainstormed and executed the ideas themselves. No outside agency required.
To the Smithe sisters, the company has always been a piece of their identity, an integral thread of their childhood.
"It was kind of ingrained in us," Caitie Smithe said. "It almost feels like the business is, in a weird way, a member of the family. You have this sense of passion and responsibility for it. You want it to succeed and do well."
And yet, as they went off to college and moved into the next phase of life, they were never expected to someday return full time.
As the oldest sibling, Maureen was the first to officially join Walter E. Smithe in a professional capacity in 2004.
She had been a buyer for Abercrombie and Fitch for a few years after college when a job opened up in the Smithe merchandising office. It was a natural fit, she said.
Her sisters had fallen into their own specialties and were pursuing different paths at the time. Meghan and Colleen spent several years working at advertising agencies in Chicago. Caitie was a manufacturers' representative before becoming a stay-at-home mom.
But one by one, they followed Maureen's lead and rejoined the family business.
Meghan was hired in 2013 and now serves as director of sales strategy. Three years later, she recruited Colleen to become advertising director -- a position she accepted without hesitation.
Around the same time, Caitie was ready to return to the workforce as a designer and stylist, a skill she had honed early in her career.
"As needs within the business grew, positions opened up organically," Maureen said. "If our specialties fit those needs, then we were invited to have a conversation and explore the opportunity, but it was never a demand placed on us."
Sisters Colleen, Meghan, Maureen and Caitie Smithe, from left, say three key words have helped them carry their family-run furniture company into a fourth generation: fresh, young and relevant. - Courtesy of Stoffer Photography
The Smithe sisters have always been close -- and growing up, it wasn't always by choice.
They were each only a year apart, at one point covering all four grade levels at Barrington High School. They got on each other's nerves and learned to talk quickly at the dinner table if they wanted to get a word in.
College was a turning point for the sisters, who now call one another their best friends.
For the most part, that relationship translates well in the business world, they say. Their camaraderie is genuine, and they can easily share ideas and bounce between conversations.
But learning how to work together while also juggling their busy personal lives -- they have 18 kids among the four of them -- can be a delicate balance.
"In a family business, everyone has to wear all hats at all times," Maureen said. "We're all rolling up our sleeves and getting dirty. There's a lot of blurred lines, and we have to learn when to defer to each other."
One of the first opportunities to test their compatibility was through a partnership with interior designer and TV personality Jeff Lewis. It couldn't have gone more perfectly, Maureen said. The company gained national exposure from Lewis' collection, and each sister was able to shine in her own specialty.
"That was the best part," she said. "It was kind of a neat way to kick off our involvement in the business as a group."
Still, the Smithes have had to weather various challenges since joining the company, including the retirement of their uncle, Tim.
Their dad, the company's president, continued filming his signature ads with his brother, Mark, for a short period of time, Colleen said. But it wasn't long before he approached his youngest daughter with a proposition.
"I think it's time for us to get out of these TV commercials," Walter said. "What about you and your sisters?"
His daughters were hesitant at first, questioning whether they were ready for such a responsibility.
But when they finally decided to accept, they knew they needed to come up with a unique and effective way to introduce themselves to the Chicago market as the new faces of Walter E. Smithe.
They brought in real clients, worked with real designers and demonstrated each sister's essential role within the business. To their delight, the reaction to that initial campaign was primarily positive, as has been the case for every commercial they've produced since.
"There are still people who ask us, 'Where are the brothers? What are they up to?' We get that question all the time, and that was to be expected," Colleen said. "But we've also gotten some really nice feedback from people who are happy to see four working women on their TV."
Sisters Colleen, Caitie, Maureen and Meghan Smithe, from left, are breaking the mold as fourth-generation leaders of the 75-year-old Walter E. Smithe Furniture and Design. "Staying fresh, young and relevant is how we're going to sustain the brand into the next 75 years," Meghan said. "We take that very seriously, and we have so much passion for it." - Courtesy of Walter E. Smithe Furniture and Design
There's a preconceived notion that furniture stores are stuffy and tired, run by men in suits and catering to older generations.
The Smithe sisters have heard it all before, and they've set out to dispel those misperceptions.
"We're not your parents' furniture company," Caitie said.
Reaching a younger demographic and expanding their clientele has required some creativity, the sisters said. They've spruced up their styles, selling more contemporary pieces among their traditional designs. They've relaunched catalogs showcasing their furniture in fully designed spaces.
"It's been about reworking how we approach visually what we want to convey about the product that we're selling," Meghan said.
That sentiment applies to their lively commercials, too, which frequently feature the sisters chatting on a stylish couch or gathering with family members in a beautifully staged home.
In one of their most memorable ads, the four women get into a food fight -- spaghetti and red wine included -- and seemingly destroy a bright white couch, which is then scrubbed clean.
The commercial, Colleen's brainchild, aimed to show off the company's new "worry-free" performance fabrics that repel stains, a trend Maureen recognized at a major industry trade show and brought back to the Chicago market.
"We're kind of strategically positioned in different departments," Meghan said. "By being so close and meeting so regularly, we're all in the loop with what's happening in each other's sphere. We can be real nimble when we're this tight and this spread across the business."
That collective experience comes in handy ahead of any major decisions. But the sisters also know they can always turn to the leaders who came before them.
Their grandfather, who is in his 80s, remains active in the company, frequently visiting showrooms and making connections with clients. Then there's their father, a hardworking industry expert who leads by example and walks into any work setting saying, "We check our egos at the door."
Walter E. Smithe is a family business in every sense of the word, the sisters say. Even their more than 250 employees are treated like family.
They have a younger brother, who lives out of state, and plenty of younger cousins who have yet to join the team, though the sisters say there's still time.
And it's not uncommon for their kids to make cameo appearances in advertisements or to help sort through fabric samples, "which would technically make it a five-generation business," Maureen says.
Building upon the Smithe family legacy is a big responsibility, the sisters said, one they've embraced with fervor.
They've transitioned into the spotlight. They've been able to weather the unexpected storm of the coronavirus pandemic.
And now with the company's 75th anniversary approaching in August, they're ready to push forward plans to expand and evolve.
"We're dreamers and we have big ideas," Meghan said. "Staying fresh, young and relevant is how we're going to sustain the brand into the next 75 years. We take that very seriously, and we have so much passion for it."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-19--6th Congressional race: Casten, Ives go virtual to raise enthusiasm, funds

Campaign fundraising totals in the hundreds of thousands of dollars from the second quarter this year show candidates for U.S. Congress in the 6th District are finding ways to reach supporters despite the COVID-19 pandemic .
Filings with the Federal Election Commission show incumbent Democrat Sean Casten brought in $ 748,801 in total receipts between April 1 and June 30 , while Republican challenger Jeanne Ives raised $ 483,239 for her campaign committee and $ 47,800 in a `` Jeanne Victory '' fund established by the Illinois Republican Party and the National Republican Congressional Committee .
Both candidates described their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , using terms like `` strong , '' `` overwhelming '' and `` impressive . ''
Ives , a Wheaton resident who won a primary this spring against Glen Ellyn 's Gordon `` Jay '' Kinzler , said in a release on her website that her second quarter fundraising shows she can raise the money needed to compete with Casten .
Casten , a Downers Grove resident serving his first term after winning the seat from longtime Republican lawmaker Peter Roskam , said the totals show his campaign has the enthusiasm and voter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ives finished the first half of 2020 with $ 501,346 on hand , while Casten closed the first six months of the year with $ 3,013,594 , FEC records show .
Ives ' total is roughly one-sixth of Casten 's .
`` This race was never going to be easy , but if we raise enough money to connect with enough people -- we win , '' Ives said in a news release .
`` I am incredibly grateful for the support and generosity so many have shown .
Now we just have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the finish line . ''
Casten said fundraising and campaigning have taken a digital turn .
While he misses in-person town hall events ( he hosted about 30 of them before the pandemic ) , Casten said he is attracting more listeners during virtual town halls .
He said between 6,000 and 7,000 people have attended his virtual events on topics such as the coronavirus and the environment , while his largest in-person event drew 400 people .
Phone banking works similarly well , Casten said , with volunteers calling from home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would love to be back at the train stations and doing things you normally do , '' Casten said , `` it 's just not in the cards . ''
As they sought donor dollars through virtual means , 6th District candidates put out opposing views on campaign finance reform and climate protection measures .
Casten has supported a bill known as HR1 , which he said would `` reduce the role of money in politics to return the power back to the American people . ''
Ives said the bill would `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He must have forgotten we have $ 26 trillion in debt , '' Ives said .
`` That 's the difference between us : He 's working to line his pockets .
I am running to protect your pocketbook . ''
Casten 's campaign said he is running to be responsive to voter needs and lead on issues people care about , including strengthening the Affordable Care Act and addressing climate change .
`` That 's why he was elected in 2018 , '' campaign manager Chloe Hunt said in a news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he intends to win reelection in 2020 . ''
On climate , Ives said Casten 's support of a comprehensive climate action framework released by the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis proves he is `` decidedly immoderate . ''
Ives called the framework `` a host of progressive policy ideas that expand government bureaucracy , create carve-outs and special deals for favored industries and interests . ''
Casten , who has a background as a clean energy entrepreneur , said the plan offers concrete ideas for how to reduce carbon emissions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several bills Casten has written , including ideas that relate to climate risk disclosure , energy storage research , electricity rates and housing efficiency standards .
`` We have a road map , '' Casten said .
`` We 're honest about it and it 's scientifically informed . ''

6th Congressional race: Casten, Ives go virtual to raise enthusiasm, funds
Sean Casten, left, and Jeanne Ives are candidates for the 6th Congressional District race in the 2020 November general election.
Campaign fundraising totals in the hundreds of thousands of dollars from the second quarter this year show candidates for U.S. Congress in the 6th District are finding ways to reach supporters despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filings with the Federal Election Commission show incumbent Democrat Sean Casten brought in $748,801 in total receipts between April 1 and June 30, while Republican challenger Jeanne Ives raised $483,239 for her campaign committee and $47,800 in a "Jeanne Victory" fund established by the Illinois Republican Party and the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Both candidates described their fundraising totals with excitement in news releases, using terms like "strong," "overwhelming" and "impressive."
Ives, a Wheaton resident who won a primary this spring against Glen Ellyn's Gordon "Jay" Kinzler, said in a release on her website that her second quarter fundraising shows she can raise the money needed to compete with Casten.
Casten, a Downers Grove resident serving his first term after winning the seat from longtime Republican lawmaker Peter Roskam, said the totals show his campaign has the enthusiasm and voter support it needs to win again.
Ives finished the first half of 2020 with $501,346 on hand, while Casten closed the first six months of the year with $3,013,594, FEC records show. Ives' total is roughly one-sixth of Casten's.
"This race was never going to be easy, but if we raise enough money to connect with enough people -- we win," Ives said in a news release. "I am incredibly grateful for the support and generosity so many have shown. Now we just have to buckle down and take it over the finish line."
Casten said fundraising and campaigning have taken a digital turn. While he misses in-person town hall events (he hosted about 30 of them before the pandemic), Casten said he is attracting more listeners during virtual town halls. He said between 6,000 and 7,000 people have attended his virtual events on topics such as the coronavirus and the environment, while his largest in-person event drew 400 people.
Phone banking works similarly well, Casten said, with volunteers calling from home, rather than field offices.
"I would love to be back at the train stations and doing things you normally do," Casten said, "it's just not in the cards."
As they sought donor dollars through virtual means, 6th District candidates put out opposing views on campaign finance reform and climate protection measures.
Casten has supported a bill known as HR1, which he said would "reduce the role of money in politics to return the power back to the American people."
Ives said the bill would "force taxpayers to fund campaigns."
"He must have forgotten we have $26 trillion in debt," Ives said. "That's the difference between us: He's working to line his pockets. I am running to protect your pocketbook."
Casten's campaign said he is running to be responsive to voter needs and lead on issues people care about, including strengthening the Affordable Care Act and addressing climate change.
"That's why he was elected in 2018," campaign manager Chloe Hunt said in a news release, "and that's how he intends to win reelection in 2020."
On climate, Ives said Casten's support of a comprehensive climate action framework released by the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis proves he is "decidedly immoderate." Ives called the framework "a host of progressive policy ideas that expand government bureaucracy, create carve-outs and special deals for favored industries and interests."
Casten, who has a background as a clean energy entrepreneur, said the plan offers concrete ideas for how to reduce carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050. It incorporates several bills Casten has written, including ideas that relate to climate risk disclosure, energy storage research, electricity rates and housing efficiency standards.
"We have a road map," Casten said. "We're honest about it and it's scientifically informed."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Baseball is back, and Cubs-White Sox exhibition game was glorious

In his first Wrigley Field at-bat wearing a Cubs uniform , Jason Kipnis connected on a 426-foot home run off White Sox starter Drew Anderson .
The crowd roared as Kipnis , a Northbrook native thrilled to be back home after playing his first nine major-league seasons with Cleveland , circled the bases .
If you closed your eyes at that moment , it was just like being at a real major-league game .
Of course , it was n't real .
It was only an exhibition between the Cubs and Sox , but there were plenty more fabrications .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , no matter if the White Sox or Marlins are in the visiting dugout ?
Empty .
The crowd noise that accompanied Kipnis ' home-run trot ?
Piped in for effect .
There was a pre-recorded national anthem , a moment of silence before first pitch for fallen Cubs and Sox luminaries including Glenn Beckert and Ed Farmer , and a Zoom screen projected on the scoreboard with a bunch of kids yelling , `` Play ball ! ''
Add it all up and here is an instant review from the socially distanced/masked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cubs vs. White Sox scrimmage was glorious .
I 've covered thousands of games for the Daily Herald through the years , and this one will be sitting pretty high on the most memorable list when it is time to take inventory .
Given everything that has transpired since the coronavirus pandemic shut down the game on March 12 , having baseball of any kind is not something to take lightly .
`` I think everybody is looking forward to tonight 's game , '' Sox manager Rick Renteria said .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today is a nice change as we start getting the feel of what it 's going to be like during the regular season .
It 's unique for everyone , but I 'm sure that everybody is trying to do the best they can to pull it off .
`` To this point , we are very happy with how we have continued to progress and we hope everyone has an enjoyable night watching baseball in Chicago . ''
Not that the results really matter , but it was a much more enjoyable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived at Wrigley as a group following a quick bus ride from the South Side .
Trailing 2-0 after Kipnis homered and Nico Hoerner added a sacrifice fly , the Sox erupted for 6 runs in the fifth inning as the crowd noise booed and moaned .
The White Sox beat the Cubs 7-3 , and the two rivals meet again Monday night in an exhibition game at Guaranteed Rate Field .
In the decisive fifth , Adam Engel started the Sox 's rally with a homer off Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ three straight run-scoring doubles , by Yasmani Grandal , Edwin Encarnacion and Luis Robert , followed by Leury Garcia 's RBI triple .
Robert was out of the game in the bottom of the fifth inning , along with the rest of the Sox 's starting position players .
The game did n't count -- even though it really did for the so many missing baseball -- but the White Sox wanted to put on an offensive show for the overflow TV/radio audience that was tuned in .
Mission accomplished .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and if you see our lineup , it 's going to be a strength , '' Robert said through a translator .
`` We have hitters who hit for power , hitters who hit for contact and speed we 're going to try to take advantage of .
That 's something that we have there .
If you combine all of that you will see we have a very good lineup and a balanced lineup .
`` We 're going to be able to do some damage and it 's going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That 's going to be our strength . ''

Baseball is back, and Cubs-White Sox exhibition game was glorious
An exhibition baseball game is seen at Wrigley Field between the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Sunday, July 19, 2020.
In his first Wrigley Field at-bat wearing a Cubs uniform, Jason Kipnis connected on a 426-foot home run off White Sox starter Drew Anderson.
The crowd roared as Kipnis, a Northbrook native thrilled to be back home after playing his first nine major-league seasons with Cleveland, circled the bases. If you closed your eyes at that moment, it was just like being at a real major-league game.
Of course, it wasn't real.
It was only an exhibition between the Cubs and Sox, but there were plenty more fabrications.
Those Wrigley seats that are always filled, no matter if the White Sox or Marlins are in the visiting dugout? Empty.
The crowd noise that accompanied Kipnis' home-run trot? Piped in for effect.
There was a pre-recorded national anthem, a moment of silence before first pitch for fallen Cubs and Sox luminaries including Glenn Beckert and Ed Farmer, and a Zoom screen projected on the scoreboard with a bunch of kids yelling, "Play ball!"
Add it all up and here is an instant review from the socially distanced/masked up press box at Wrigley.
The Cubs vs. White Sox scrimmage was glorious.
I've covered thousands of games for the Daily Herald through the years, and this one will be sitting pretty high on the most memorable list when it is time to take inventory.
Given everything that has transpired since the coronavirus pandemic shut down the game on March 12, having baseball of any kind is not something to take lightly.
"I think everybody is looking forward to tonight's game," Sox manager Rick Renteria said. "We have been playing against each other. Today is a nice change as we start getting the feel of what it's going to be like during the regular season. It's unique for everyone, but I'm sure that everybody is trying to do the best they can to pull it off.
"To this point, we are very happy with how we have continued to progress and we hope everyone has an enjoyable night watching baseball in Chicago."
Not that the results really matter, but it was a much more enjoyable night for the White Sox, who arrived at Wrigley as a group following a quick bus ride from the South Side.
Trailing 2-0 after Kipnis homered and Nico Hoerner added a sacrifice fly, the Sox erupted for 6 runs in the fifth inning as the crowd noise booed and moaned.
The White Sox beat the Cubs 7-3, and the two rivals meet again Monday night in an exhibition game at Guaranteed Rate Field.
In the decisive fifth, Adam Engel started the Sox's rally with a homer off Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks.
The White Sox broke it open on three straight run-scoring doubles, by Yasmani Grandal, Edwin Encarnacion and Luis Robert, followed by Leury Garcia's RBI triple.
Robert was out of the game in the bottom of the fifth inning, along with the rest of the Sox's starting position players.
The game didn't count -- even though it really did for the so many missing baseball -- but the White Sox wanted to put on an offensive show for the overflow TV/radio audience that was tuned in. Mission accomplished.
"We have a very good chemistry right now and if you see our lineup, it's going to be a strength," Robert said through a translator. "We have hitters who hit for power, hitters who hit for contact and speed we're going to try to take advantage of. That's something that we have there. If you combine all of that you will see we have a very good lineup and a balanced lineup.
"We're going to be able to do some damage and it's going to be a good lineup to navigate through. That's going to be our strength."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-19--Mount Prospect holding 'Community Conversation' on race, inclusion, diversity

Mount Prospect is adding its voice to the national conversation around race .
The village 's Community Engagement Committee is hosting a virtual `` Community Conversation '' next week on issues of racial justice , equality , diversity and inclusion .
`` I think the community is dying for this conversation , '' Mayor Arlene Juracek said .
`` They 're begging for it . ''
The online conversation is set to take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday , July 28 .
Those wishing to participate must register online at www.mountprospect.org/departments/human-services or https : //tinyurl.com/yy2g6tj7 .
Juracek said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emails from people who say they 've been discriminated against or unfairly singled out .
`` People who experience it want to be heard , that in fact it is happening , '' she said .
Committee member Trisha Chokshi told village board members last week that the idea for the conversation developed out of an effort to get residents to attend local police beat meetings , which have had such low attendance that sometimes there are more officers than residents .
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was very uniquely positioned to address this issue and join the national conversation that we were all having , '' Chokshi said .
`` And so we decided that it would be a good idea to rework the initiative that we already had in motion to perhaps begin addressing some of what was being addressed at the national level . ''
The conversation will include opening remarks by Juracek , a community prayer and a presentation by the Mount Prospect Police Department and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners on policies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to gather together stakeholders that we feel would like to have a voice in this conversation , '' Chokshi said , including members of the interfaith community and those who participated in a recent peaceful protest .
A portal will be available for residents to submit questions .
The Community Engagement Committee was formed in 2019 , in line with the village 's strategic planning goal of honoring history , heritage and diversity .
It also grew out of feedback from two village surveys , one with residents and another with community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committee has created a community logo , a website and a mission statement dedicated to embracing and celebrating diversity .
Committee member Vicki Chung said the key word to describe the committee is `` inclusion . ''
`` That 's so critical to us , that every member of our Mount Prospect community feels included , '' she said .
The committee already has had a presence at community events such as the Downtown Block Party and National Night Out , and helped organize the Celebration of Cultures .
Among its other goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which residents would be encouraged to place a sign reading `` Mount Prospect .
Stronger Together .
Listen .
Learn .
Love .
Respect . ''

Mount Prospect holding 'Community Conversation' on race, inclusion, diversity
This story has been updated to correct a caption error.
Mount Prospect is adding its voice to the national conversation around race.
The village's Community Engagement Committee is hosting a virtual "Community Conversation" next week on issues of racial justice, equality, diversity and inclusion.
"I think the community is dying for this conversation," Mayor Arlene Juracek said. "They're begging for it."
The online conversation is set to take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. Those wishing to participate must register online at www.mountprospect.org/departments/human-services or https://tinyurl.com/yy2g6tj7.
Juracek said she and other village leaders regularly receive emails from people who say they've been discriminated against or unfairly singled out.
"People who experience it want to be heard, that in fact it is happening," she said.
Committee member Trisha Chokshi told village board members last week that the idea for the conversation developed out of an effort to get residents to attend local police beat meetings, which have had such low attendance that sometimes there are more officers than residents.
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 changed that.
"We felt this committee was very uniquely positioned to address this issue and join the national conversation that we were all having," Chokshi said.
"And so we decided that it would be a good idea to rework the initiative that we already had in motion to perhaps begin addressing some of what was being addressed at the national level."
The conversation will include opening remarks by Juracek, a community prayer and a presentation by the Mount Prospect Police Department and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners on policies, training and community engagement.
"We want to gather together stakeholders that we feel would like to have a voice in this conversation," Chokshi said, including members of the interfaith community and those who participated in a recent peaceful protest.
A portal will be available for residents to submit questions.
The Community Engagement Committee was formed in 2019, in line with the village's strategic planning goal of honoring history, heritage and diversity.
It also grew out of feedback from two village surveys, one with residents and another with community stakeholders.
Since its inception, the committee has created a community logo, a website and a mission statement dedicated to embracing and celebrating diversity.
Committee member Vicki Chung said the key word to describe the committee is "inclusion."
"That's so critical to us, that every member of our Mount Prospect community feels included," she said.
The committee already has had a presence at community events such as the Downtown Block Party and National Night Out, and helped organize the Celebration of Cultures.
Among its other goals is a lawn sign campaign, in which residents would be encouraged to place a sign reading "Mount Prospect. Stronger Together. Listen. Learn. Love. Respect."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--U-46 equity leader says students need to see themselves in their educators

Children need to see excellence represented in every level of an organization , says Teresa Lance , Elgin Area School District U-46 's new assistant superintendent for equity and innovation .
`` If I am only seeing African Americans or Latinx individuals serving my food or cleaning the classroom , that hits you , '' Lance said .
Lance says there 's value in employing people of color in a variety of roles from paraprofessionals and classroom teachers to school principals and top-level administrators .
U-46 is a majority-minority district with Latinos constituting nearly 55 % of the district 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % , Asians 8 % , Blacks 6 % and two or more races 3 % .
Its teachers are roughly 72 % white , 24 % Latino , and less than 2 % each Asian or Black , Illinois Report Card data show .
Lance 's role at U-46 includes oversight of innovative strategies and programs across the state 's second-largest school district .
She has been engaging district administrators and employees on one key question -- what do they believe is the greatest inequity in U-46 -- and plans to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The district also needs to be more deliberate and intentional in educating employees about implicit bias , she said .
`` Implicit bias training independent of some other systemic things changes little , '' said Lance , adding that the training might not resonate with all of the district 's 4,500 employees .
`` We have to do some additional work . ''
Lance said educators should be proficient in at least two cultures -- their own and someone else 's .
Hanover Park officials will conduct a virtual town hall discussion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on delivering services equitably .
It will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday .
Panelists include Lisa Jackson , Elgin Area School District U-46 assessment and accountability coordinator , Hanover Park Deputy Police Chief Andy Johnson , and village human resources director Barry Kurcz .
Village trustees Sharmin Shahjahan and Herb Porter will moderate the discussion .
To register , visit bit.ly/HPTownhall2 .
Oakton Community College in Des Plaines is seeking entries for a women 's virtual art exhibition by Aug. 14 .
Professional artists are invited to submit entries in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now ?
: Activism of the Everyday '' exhibition , sponsored by the Women 's and Gender Studies department .
It will run online from Oct. 19 through Nov. 20 .
This year 's exhibit examines how women have continued to evolve and change .
Submit entries at bit.ly/32w8arP .
Visit oakton.edu .
Thirty-one Chicago area mosques have received a $ 1,000 grant each to create a service project benefiting their community as part of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago 's service challenge .
The four-week , social-justice-themed challenge requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ videos highlighting the progress of their projects , leading to a final video and a public voting day .
Winners , including one mosque that will be awarded the grand prize of $ 5,000 , will be announced in August after the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha on July 30 .
`` The pandemic and the senseless killing of Black men and women has highlighted the racial and economic injustices in our nation , and this challenge is a way for the Muslims of Illinois to come together and empower our communities to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said organization board Director Sabina Qadir , of Naperville .
Free COVID-19 testing will be available in Lake Zurich , Mundelein and Round Lake starting today through Sunday , July 26 , due to a recent outbreak among teens and younger adults in those communities .
Illinois Department of Public Health mobile testing sites will be set up at Lake Zurich , Mundelein , and Round Lake high schools on the following days : • 9-11 a.m. for students and employees and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday for the public , and 9 a.m.-4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ High School Performing Arts Center parking lot , 300 Church St. • Share stories , news and happenings from the suburban mosaic at mkrishnamurthy @ dailyherald.com .

U-46 equity leader says students need to see themselves in their educators
Children need to see excellence represented in every level of an organization, says Teresa Lance, Elgin Area School District U-46's new assistant superintendent for equity and innovation.
"If I am only seeing African Americans or Latinx individuals serving my food or cleaning the classroom, that hits you," Lance said.
Lance says there's value in employing people of color in a variety of roles from paraprofessionals and classroom teachers to school principals and top-level administrators.
U-46 is a majority-minority district with Latinos constituting nearly 55% of the district's 38,395 students, followed by whites 26%, Asians 8%, Blacks 6% and two or more races 3%. Its teachers are roughly 72% white, 24% Latino, and less than 2% each Asian or Black, Illinois Report Card data show.
Beyond implicit bias:
Lance's role at U-46 includes oversight of innovative strategies and programs across the state's second-largest school district.
She has been engaging district administrators and employees on one key question -- what do they believe is the greatest inequity in U-46 -- and plans to have a similar exchange with parents this fall. The district also needs to be more deliberate and intentional in educating employees about implicit bias, she said.
"Implicit bias training independent of some other systemic things changes little," said Lance, adding that the training might not resonate with all of the district's 4,500 employees. "We have to do some additional work."
Lance said educators should be proficient in at least two cultures -- their own and someone else's.
Herb Porter
Hanover Park officials will conduct a virtual town hall discussion titled "Peace together our community" on delivering services equitably. It will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Panelists include Lisa Jackson, Elgin Area School District U-46 assessment and accountability coordinator, Hanover Park Deputy Police Chief Andy Johnson, and village human resources director Barry Kurcz. Village trustees Sharmin Shahjahan and Herb Porter will moderate the discussion. To register, visit bit.ly/HPTownhall2.
Sharmin Shahjahan
Oakton Community College in Des Plaines is seeking entries for a women's virtual art exhibition by Aug. 14.
Professional artists are invited to submit entries in all media for the "Where Are We Now?: Activism of the Everyday" exhibition, sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies department. It will run online from Oct. 19 through Nov. 20. This year's exhibit examines how women have continued to evolve and change. Submit entries at bit.ly/32w8arP. Visit oakton.edu.
Service challenge:
Thirty-one Chicago area mosques have received a $1,000 grant each to create a service project benefiting their community as part of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago's service challenge.
The four-week, social-justice-themed challenge requires participating mosques to send in photographs and videos highlighting the progress of their projects, leading to a final video and a public voting day. Winners, including one mosque that will be awarded the grand prize of $5,000, will be announced in August after the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha on July 30.
"The pandemic and the senseless killing of Black men and women has highlighted the racial and economic injustices in our nation, and this challenge is a way for the Muslims of Illinois to come together and empower our communities to address the issues at hand," said organization board Director Sabina Qadir, of Naperville.
Participants include 17 suburban Islamic centers including mosques in Bridgeview, Bolingbrook, Des Plaines, Libertyville, Mundelein, Naperville, Rolling Meadows, Wheaton, Willowbrook and Villa Park. Visit ciogc.org/ciogc-social-justice-service-challenge/.
Free COVID-19 testing:
Free COVID-19 testing will be available in Lake Zurich, Mundelein and Round Lake starting today through Sunday, July 26, due to a recent outbreak among teens and younger adults in those communities.
Illinois Department of Public Health mobile testing sites will be set up at Lake Zurich, Mundelein, and Round Lake high schools on the following days:
• 9-11 a.m. for students and employees and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday for the public, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Lake Zurich High School Performing Arts Center parking lot, 300 Church St.
• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Mundelein High School parking lot, 1350 W Hawley St.
• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 26, Round Lake High School parking lot, 800 High School Drive.
• Share stories, news and happenings from the suburban mosaic at mkrishnamurthy@dailyherald.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Feder: Newsweb hands back WAIT's license to FCC

For the second time in five years , Chicago-based Newsweb Corp. has shut down a suburban radio station and given @ @ @ @ @ FCC , Robert Feder writes .
WAIT 850-AM has been off the air since August @ @ @ @ @ transmitter site in Crystal Lake to McHenry County College .
Last week Newsweb notified the @ @ @ @ @ `` permanently ceased operations '' and the company was surrendering its license .
Newsweb acquired @ @ @ @ @ $ 8.25 million in 2003 .
In 2015 Newsweb shut down and returned the license @ @ @ @ @ suburban Chicago Heights .
Owned by media magnate and Democratic megadonor Fred Eychaner , Newsweb @ @ @ @ @ and time-brokered WCPY 92.7-FM , WSBC 1240-AM and WNDZ 750-AM .
Get the full report @ @ @ @ @ news , at robertfeder.com .

Feder: Newsweb hands back WAIT's license to FCC
For the second time in five years, Chicago-based Newsweb Corp. has shut down a suburban radio station and given its license back to the FCC, Robert Feder writes.
WAIT 850-AM has been off the air since August 2019 when Newsweb sold the transmitter site in Crystal Lake to McHenry County College.
Last week Newsweb notified the FCC that the station has "permanently ceased operations" and the company was surrendering its license. Newsweb acquired the 2,500-watt daytime station for $8.25 million in 2003.
In 2015 Newsweb shut down and returned the license of WCFJ 1470-AM in south suburban Chicago Heights.
Owned by media magnate and Democratic megadonor Fred Eychaner, Newsweb operates progressive talk WCPT 820-AM and time-brokered WCPY 92.7-FM, WSBC 1240-AM and WNDZ 750-AM.
Get the full report, and more Chicago media news, at robertfeder.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Vacation over: Bayern begins Champions League preparations

MUNICH -- Bayern Munich 's short vacation is over .
Hansi Flick 's team got back to work Monday to @ @ @ @ @ League after 13 days off .
Bayern has already won the Bundesliga and German Cup @ @ @ @ @ its 2013 treble-winning season .
The Champions League is set to conclude in Lisbon between @ @ @ @ @ first host Chelsea in the second leg of their last-16 tie on Aug. 8 .
@ @ @ @ @ March 18 due to the coronavirus .
Bayern leads 3-0 from the first leg in @ @ @ @ @ for the virus on Monday , Bayern 's players will start with online training sessions @ @ @ @ @ before work in small groups begins Thursday .
Team training is due to start Sunday @ @ @ @ @ ( from Manchester City ) , Tanguy Nianzou ( Paris Saint-Germain ) and Alexander NÃ¼bel @ @ @ @ @ with their new teammates for the first time , though they are not eligible for @ @ @ @ @ Champions League .

Vacation over: Bayern begins Champions League preparations
Leroy Sane, new player of the German first division, Bundesliga, soccer team FC Bayern Munich, takes part in a training session in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. (Matthias Balk/dpa via AP) Associated Press
Leroy Sane, new player of the German first division, Bundesliga, soccer team FC Bayern Munich, takes part in a training session in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. (Matthias Balk/dpa via AP) Associated Press
MUNICH -- Bayern Munich's short vacation is over. Hansi Flick's team got back to work Monday to prepare for the postponed Champions League after 13 days off.
Bayern has already won the Bundesliga and German Cup and is bidding to repeat its 2013 treble-winning season. The Champions League is set to conclude in Lisbon between Aug. 12-23.
Bayern must first host Chelsea in the second leg of their last-16 tie on Aug. 8. The game was postponed from March 18 due to the coronavirus. Bayern leads 3-0 from the first leg in London.
After undergoing tests for the virus on Monday, Bayern's players will start with online training sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, before work in small groups begins Thursday. Team training is due to start Sunday.
New signings Leroy Sané (from Manchester City), Tanguy Nianzou (Paris Saint-Germain) and Alexander Nübel (Schalke) will train with their new teammates for the first time, though they are not eligible for the outstanding games in the Champions League.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Head of Bolivian soccer dies after contracting coronavirus

LA PAZ , Bolivia -- CÃ©sar Salinas , the president of the Bolivian soccer federation , has died from complications @ @ @ @ @ was 58 .
The federation announced the death on its social media channels on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ to a private clinic in La Paz this month for treatment after contracting the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ chairman Bolivian club The Strongest , became president of the national federation in 2018 .
@ @ @ @ @ seat on the executive committee of South American soccer body CONMEBOL .

Head of Bolivian soccer dies after contracting coronavirus
LA PAZ, Bolivia -- César Salinas, the president of the Bolivian soccer federation, has died from complications linked to COVID-19. He was 58.
The federation announced the death on its social media channels on Sunday.
Salinas had been admitted to a private clinic in La Paz this month for treatment after contracting the coronavirus.
Salinas, the former chairman Bolivian club The Strongest, became president of the national federation in 2018. That role gave him a seat on the executive committee of South American soccer body CONMEBOL.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Madigan's still in, leaving Democrats sending mixed messages about corruption probe

Despite bombshell allegations of political graft by federal agents , Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan is still standing but many Democratic lawmakers he led with an iron fist for decades are wavering .
Authorities on Friday announced a $ 200 million settlement with ComEd officials who admitted to hiring cronies , offering payouts and awarding contracts to cronies of `` Public Official A , '' identified as the speaker in court filings .
In return , Madigan helped steer legislation that enabled rate increases , U.S. prosecutors say .
Madigan denies any wrongdoing and is n't stepping down , leaving Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going off the grid .
`` What I saw was horrifying , '' state Rep. Anna Stava-Murray of Naperville said Monday , referring to admissions by ComEd .
`` Absolutely , he should step down and resign from both his positions as speaker and leader of the Illinois Democratic Party . ''
Gov .
J.B. Pritzker , now arguably the state 's most powerful Democrat , said at a Monday event , `` if these allegations implied in this information about ComEd are true , the speaker would have to step down and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Twelve members of the House Progressive Caucus signed a statement calling the alleged behavior `` an unacceptable breach of the public trust .
If these allegations are true , Speaker Madigan and any other elected official involved in this scheme must resign from public service . ''
Among those signing were Reps. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz of Glenview , Anna Moeller of Elgin and Stava-Murray .
Several suburban Democrats did not respond to requests for reaction from the Daily Herald .
Democratic State Rep. Marty Moylan of Des Plaines noted Friday he was `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' But Republicans lost no time calling for Madigan 's ouster .
`` Speaker Madigan has controlled the legislative process under his rein , using his power to control what bills get passed or which get buried , '' Rep. Tom Morrison of Palatine said in a statement .
`` I was strongly opposed to the ComEd bailout bill in 2016 that he helped rush through the General Assembly at the eleventh hour , and these past few days have made it clear why . ''
Morrison and three other representatives want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resignation but the General Assembly is out until after the Nov. 3 election .
Only Madigan and Pritzker can recall the House .
Some GOP members like Rep. David McSweeney are seeking a special session with hearings on ComEd 's actions .
`` The take-away from Friday is that for certain Mike Madigan is the focus of this investigator , '' said Pat Brady , a former state lawmaker , Illinois Republican Party chairman and federal prosecutor .
But `` even as outrageous as the allegations were against ComEd , it does n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charge him . ''
Allegations have surfaced before against Madigan , who has a substantial war chest , but nothing has come to fruition .
For some Democrats , it 's like `` 'hey , we 've been here before , ' '' Brady said .
And , `` as long as he 's in that seat , he 's got a lot of power . ''
A statement from a Madigan spokeswoman noted the speaker `` has never helped someone find a job with the expectation that the person would not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nor did he ever expect to provide anything to a prospective employer if it should choose to hire a person he recommended , '' officials said .
`` He has never made a legislative decision with improper motives and has engaged in no wrongdoing here .
Any claim to the contrary is unfounded . ''
Democratic Rep. Terra Costa Howard of Glen Ellyn said she `` was sickened by ComEd 's admission that it used a bribery scheme to get favorable legislation passed by the General Assembly .
If these allegations are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madigan and all others implicated in this scheme to do the right thing , right now , and step down from all positions of public trust . ''
Democratic Rep. Deb Conroy of Elmhurst said `` corruption at any level of government is not acceptable .
This culture needs to end , the dark cloud over all of our heads lifted . ''
Meanwhile , ComEd has settled with the feds but the utility `` has a lot to answer for , '' Pritzker said .
`` We 're all asking some very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a utility that many people in Illinois rely on , '' he said at an Urbana event .
Pritzker also called for more ethics reforms .
`` One thing is obvious , there apparently is something rotten in Denmark when it comes to certain lobbyists and the way they conduct their business ... we need to nip it in the bud . ''

Madigan's still in, leaving Democrats sending mixed messages about corruption probe
House Speaker Michael Madigan, top row, second from right, shown in 2019 is the focus of attention after a federal corruption probe that implicates him. Associated Press
Despite bombshell allegations of political graft by federal agents, Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan is still standing but many Democratic lawmakers he led with an iron fist for decades are wavering.
Authorities on Friday announced a $200 million settlement with ComEd officials who admitted to hiring cronies, offering payouts and awarding contracts to cronies of "Public Official A," identified as the speaker in court filings. In return, Madigan helped steer legislation that enabled rate increases, U.S. prosecutors say.
Madigan denies any wrongdoing and isn't stepping down, leaving Democrats seeking immediate action, hedging bets or going off the grid.
"What I saw was horrifying," state Rep. Anna Stava-Murray of Naperville said Monday, referring to admissions by ComEd. "Absolutely, he should step down and resign from both his positions as speaker and leader of the Illinois Democratic Party."
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, now arguably the state's most powerful Democrat, said at a Monday event, "if these allegations implied in this information about ComEd are true, the speaker would have to step down and that applies to all leadership positions."
Twelve members of the House Progressive Caucus signed a statement calling the alleged behavior "an unacceptable breach of the public trust. If these allegations are true, Speaker Madigan and any other elected official involved in this scheme must resign from public service." Among those signing were Reps. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz of Glenview, Anna Moeller of Elgin and Stava-Murray.
Several suburban Democrats did not respond to requests for reaction from the Daily Herald. Democratic State Rep. Marty Moylan of Des Plaines noted Friday he was "still digesting what's going on."
But Republicans lost no time calling for Madigan's ouster.
"Speaker Madigan has controlled the legislative process under his rein, using his power to control what bills get passed or which get buried," Rep. Tom Morrison of Palatine said in a statement. "I was strongly opposed to the ComEd bailout bill in 2016 that he helped rush through the General Assembly at the eleventh hour, and these past few days have made it clear why."
Morrison and three other representatives want to introduce a resolution seeking the speaker's resignation but the General Assembly is out until after the Nov. 3 election. Only Madigan and Pritzker can recall the House.
Some GOP members like Rep. David McSweeney are seeking a special session with hearings on ComEd's actions.
"The take-away from Friday is that for certain Mike Madigan is the focus of this investigator," said Pat Brady, a former state lawmaker, Illinois Republican Party chairman and federal prosecutor. But "even as outrageous as the allegations were against ComEd, it doesn't mean they have enough to indict or charge him."
Allegations have surfaced before against Madigan, who has a substantial war chest, but nothing has come to fruition. For some Democrats, it's like "'hey, we've been here before,'" Brady said. And, "as long as he's in that seat, he's got a lot of power."
A statement from a Madigan spokeswoman noted the speaker "has never helped someone find a job with the expectation that the person would not be asked to perform work by their employer, nor did he ever expect to provide anything to a prospective employer if it should choose to hire a person he recommended," officials said.
"He has never made a legislative decision with improper motives and has engaged in no wrongdoing here. Any claim to the contrary is unfounded."
Democratic Rep. Terra Costa Howard of Glen Ellyn said she "was sickened by ComEd's admission that it used a bribery scheme to get favorable legislation passed by the General Assembly. If these allegations are true, I further call on Speaker Madigan and all others implicated in this scheme to do the right thing, right now, and step down from all positions of public trust."
Democratic Rep. Deb Conroy of Elmhurst said "corruption at any level of government is not acceptable. This culture needs to end, the dark cloud over all of our heads lifted."
Meanwhile, ComEd has settled with the feds but the utility "has a lot to answer for," Pritzker said.
"We're all asking some very serious questions of them. It's a utility that many people in Illinois rely on," he said at an Urbana event.
Pritzker also called for more ethics reforms.
"One thing is obvious, there apparently is something rotten in Denmark when it comes to certain lobbyists and the way they conduct their business ... we need to nip it in the bud."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Lightfoot to Trump: Sending federal agents to Chicago is 'a bad idea'

The war of words between Chicago 's mayor and President Donald Trump escalated Monday after a weekend where dozens of people were injured by gunfire and 12 were killed , with the mayor rejecting any suggestion that federal troops should be dispatched as they were in Portland , Oregon , and Trump all but promising to send them .
`` I have great concerns about that in particular , given the track record in the city of Portland , '' Mayor Lori Lightfoot said , even as Trump was telling reporters that federal officers could help bring order to Chicago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mayor of Portland ( and ) we do n't need federal agents without any insignia taking people off the street and holding them , I think , unlawfully , '' Lightfoot added .
Lightfoot later Monday wrote a letter to the president amid a report by the Chicago Tribune , citing anonymous sources , that he planned to deploy 150 federal agents to the city .
`` Such a deployment of secret , federal agents who arrest , and detain residents without any cause and then deprive those residents of due process is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the letter obtained by CBS 2 Chicago .
`` It is a bad idea and I urge you not to do it . ''
The Trump administration sent federal officers in Portland after weeks of protests there over police brutality and racial injustice that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis .
Oregon 's governor and Portland 's mayor have expressed anger with the presence of the federal agents , saying that the city 's protests had started to ease just as the federal agents started taking action .
However , Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's large cities as a failure by `` liberal Democrats '' who run them , praised the officers ' actions and said he was looking to sent agents to other cities .
He pointed to rising gun violence in the nation 's third-largest city , where more than 63 people were shot , 12 fatally , over the weekend .
`` How about Chicago ?
Would you say they need help after this weekend ? ''
Trump told reporters at the White House .
`` You know the numbers that you hear , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Many , many killed . ''
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois rejected any deployment of federal forces in Chicago , vowing to hold the `` Trump administration and any such federal forces accountable for unconstitutional actions . ''
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville , who represents Illinois ' 11th Congressional District , released a statement Monday night : `` I will not tolerate assaults on the freedom of Americans , especially those in Illinois , as part of President Trump 's political games to deflect from his failures in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the weekend shootings were connected to a Friday night protest where people marching against police brutality and racial injustice tried to topple a statue of Christopher Columbus , and Trump did not specifically reference that .
Video shows officers using batons to beat protesters , some of whom threw fireworks , pieces of pipe and frozen bottles of water at police .
`` We 're going to have more federal law enforcement , that I can tell you , '' Trump told reporters in the Oval Office .
Trump 's comments about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local police officer 's union wrote him a letter asking `` for help from the federal government '' to help combat gun violence .
The city has seen 414 homicides this year , compared with 275 during the same period last year .
Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara , a vocal supporter of Trump , called Lightfoot a `` complete failure who is either unwilling or unable to maintain law and order , '' but did not say what kind of help he was asking for or whether he wants federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As for the protest Friday night , more than 20 complaints have been filed against police , according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability .
They included claims of excessive force and unnecessary use of pepper spray .
The agency is also investigating video of an officer striking 18-year-old Miracle Boyd , an activist who says at least one of her teeth was knocked out .
Lightfoot also said video had surfaced showing a small group of people had broken off from marching protesters , changed into black clothes and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , threw the items at police .
`` That 's not peaceful protest , that 's anarchy and we are going to put that down , '' she said .
Police Superintendent David Brown said 49 officers were injured , 18 of whom required hospital treatment .
`` Peaceful demonstrations have been hijacked by organized mobs , '' said Brown , adding that he will order officers to wear `` any and all protective gear '' at protests .

Lightfoot to Trump: Sending federal agents to Chicago is a 'bad idea'
The war of words between Chicago's mayor and President Donald Trump escalated Monday after a weekend when 12 were killed in the city and dozens injured by gunfire, with Lori Lightfoot rejecting any suggestion federal law enforcement officers should be dispatched to the city and Trump all but promising to send them.
In a letter sent to the president on Monday, Lightfoot said the deployment of secret, federal agents who "arrest, and detain residents without any cause" is a "bad idea" and urged the president not to do it.
Lightfoot, a frequent Trump critic, slammed the president in the letter for "unhelpful" rhetoric and detailed ways the federal government could help the city to reduce violence, including gun safety reform, public safety support, community outreach and community investment.
The Trump administration sent federal officers to Portland, Oregon, after weeks of protests there over police brutality and racial injustice that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Oregon's governor and Portland's mayor have expressed anger with the presence of the federal agents, saying that the city's protests had started to ease just as the federal agents started taking action.
However, Trump, framing such protests in the nation's large cities as a failure by "liberal Democrats" who run them, praised the officers' actions and said he was looking to send agents to other cities.
He pointed to rising gun violence in the nation's third-largest city, where more than 63 people were shot, 12 fatally, over the weekend.
"How about Chicago? Would you say they need help after this weekend?" Trump told reporters at the White House. "You know the numbers that you hear, the numbers? Many, many shot. Many, many killed."
"Reasonable local police officials, including our superintendent, know that it is a dangerous road for us to go down," Lightfoot said late Monday in an interview on MSNBC. "We are not going to have people who don't know our streets, don't know our neighborhoods, and then who are engaging in clearly unconstitutional conduct operating at will in our city."
Lightfoot, a former assistant U.S. attorney, said she is prepared to file a lawsuit to block efforts to place federal agents not under the direction of Chicago police in the city.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois rejected any deployment of federal forces in Chicago, vowing to hold the "Trump administration and any such federal forces accountable for unconstitutional actions."
None of the weekend shootings were connected to a Friday night protest where people marching against police brutality and racial injustice tried to topple a statue of Christopher Columbus, and Trump did not specifically reference that. Video shows officers using batons to beat protesters, some of whom threw fireworks, pieces of pipe and frozen bottles of water at police.
"We're going to have more federal law enforcement, that I can tell you," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
Trump's comments about Chicago come after the president of the local police officer's union wrote him a letter asking "for help from the federal government" to help combat gun violence. The city has seen 414 homicides this year, compared with 275 during the same period last year.
Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara, a vocal supporter of Trump, called Lightfoot a "complete failure who is either unwilling or unable to maintain law and order," but did not say what kind of help he was asking for or whether he wants federal troops to be sent to the city.
Lightfoot in turn called Catanzara "an unhinged leader of the Fraternal Order of Police who is craven and trying to get attention."
Trump's comments Monday were not the first time he has made disparaging comments about Chicago leaders, and what he says is their inability to control violence. Just last month, Trump sent a letter criticizing Lightfoot and Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for a "lack of leadership" in stemming gun violence. Lightfoot dismissed Trump's letter as a "litany of nonsense."
As for the protest Friday night, more than 20 complaints have been filed against police, according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. They included claims of excessive force and unnecessary use of pepper spray. The agency is also investigating video of an officer striking 18-year-old Miracle Boyd, an activist who says at least one of her teeth was knocked out.
Lightfoot also said video had surfaced showing a small group of people had broken off from marching protesters, changed into black clothes and, using umbrellas to shield themselves from view, threw the items at police.
"That's not peaceful protest, that's anarchy and we are going to put that down," she said.
Police Superintendent David Brown said 49 officers were injured, 18 of whom required hospital treatment.
"Peaceful demonstrations have been hijacked by organized mobs," said Brown, adding that he will order officers to wear "any and all protective gear" at protests.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Hurricane Harbor's reopening in Gurnee makes a splash

Sounds of laughter and splashing can once again be heard from Six Flags Great America in Gurnee .
The theme park 's Hurricane Harbor Chicago water park opened Monday to members and season pass holders for the first time this season .
Extensive COVID-19 safety protocols were in place , including thermal imaging temperature checks , new security screening technology , touchless bag checks and mobile food ordering .
Limited capacity , online reservations , staggered arrival times , mask requirements , social distancing and frequent sanitization/disinfecting are among the other measures in place .
Visitors are not required to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Workers in the park were quick to answer questions , greet guests and pick up litter .
Many visitors thanked park officials for opening .
Theme park President Hank Salemi thanked Gov .
J.B. Pritzker and Gurnee Mayor Kristin Kovarik for their support .
`` Visiting Hurricane Harbor Chicago is a much-loved way to beat the summer heat for so many in the Midwest , and we look forward to welcoming families back to our water park , '' he said .
`` The safety of our guests and team members remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new safety guidelines we have put in place are designed to create a safe environment for everyone . ''
Park officials say they are still working on a plan to open the rest of the theme park .

Hurricane Harbor's reopening in Gurnee makes a splash
Sounds of laughter and splashing can once again be heard from Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.
The theme park's Hurricane Harbor Chicago water park opened Monday to members and season pass holders for the first time this season. Extensive COVID-19 safety protocols were in place, including thermal imaging temperature checks, new security screening technology, touchless bag checks and mobile food ordering.
Limited capacity, online reservations, staggered arrival times, mask requirements, social distancing and frequent sanitization/disinfecting are among the other measures in place.
Visitors are not required to wear masks on waterslides or in pools.
Workers in the park were quick to answer questions, greet guests and pick up litter. Many visitors thanked park officials for opening.
Theme park President Hank Salemi thanked Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Gurnee Mayor Kristin Kovarik for their support.
"Visiting Hurricane Harbor Chicago is a much-loved way to beat the summer heat for so many in the Midwest, and we look forward to welcoming families back to our water park," he said. "The safety of our guests and team members remains our number one priority, and the new safety guidelines we have put in place are designed to create a safe environment for everyone."
Park officials say they are still working on a plan to open the rest of the theme park.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Kane County coroner revisits unsolved 2009 Sleepy Hollow drowning

The body of a 19-year-old marine biology student who drowned in her own swimming pool on July 4 , 2009 , has been exhumed , as Kane County authorities look for new evidence to explain how it happened .
Coroner Rob Russell announced Monday that the body of Anna Mary Schneider of Sleepy Hollow was exhumed July 16 .
A new autopsy was done and the body has been reburied .
The Kane County Major Crimes Task Force documented the process , he said .
Russell said his cold-case unit has been re-examining Schneider 's mysterious death for about four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pathologist determined the cause of death as drowning , but ruled the manner -- how it happened -- undetermined .
The original toxicology report showed Schneider had ingested alcohol that day .
Russell could not recall the exact amount , but said it was above .08 % , the legal standard for being too impaired to drive .
No other drugs were found in her body , he said , but he noted that some substances dissipate upon death .
`` There are some new things we are looking at , '' Russell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ science of death investigation .
As an example , there could be better examination of trace evidence , he said .
He said the county 's major crimes task force was not assigned to the investigation at the time of Schneider 's death .
`` It is my sincere hope that we can finally give the Schneider family closure in how their beloved daughter died , and soon , '' Russell said .
He also said the family supports the continued investigation .
Russell was not coroner in 2009 ; he was elected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Herald article , a female friend pulled Schneider out of the pool at 4:55 a.m. Schneider was a sophomore studying marine biology at the University of Hawaii .
She was a certified scuba diver , was a competitive swimmer since the age of 5 , and was captain of the varsity girls swim team at Dundee-Crown High School .

Kane County coroner revisits unsolved 2009 Sleepy Hollow drowning
Anna Schneider drowned in her family's pool in Sleepy Hollow on July 4, 2009.
The body of a 19-year-old marine biology student who drowned in her own swimming pool on July 4, 2009, has been exhumed, as Kane County authorities look for new evidence to explain how it happened.
Coroner Rob Russell announced Monday that the body of Anna Mary Schneider of Sleepy Hollow was exhumed July 16. A new autopsy was done and the body has been reburied.
The Kane County Major Crimes Task Force documented the process, he said.
Russell said his cold-case unit has been re-examining Schneider's mysterious death for about four years.
In 2009, a forensic pathologist determined the cause of death as drowning, but ruled the manner -- how it happened -- undetermined.
The original toxicology report showed Schneider had ingested alcohol that day. Russell could not recall the exact amount, but said it was above .08%, the legal standard for being too impaired to drive. No other drugs were found in her body, he said, but he noted that some substances dissipate upon death.
"There are some new things we are looking at," Russell said, due to improvements in the science of death investigation. As an example, there could be better examination of trace evidence, he said.
He said the county's major crimes task force was not assigned to the investigation at the time of Schneider's death.
"It is my sincere hope that we can finally give the Schneider family closure in how their beloved daughter died, and soon," Russell said. He also said the family supports the continued investigation.
Russell was not coroner in 2009; he was elected in 2012.
According to a 2009 Daily Herald article, a female friend pulled Schneider out of the pool at 4:55 a.m.
Schneider was a sophomore studying marine biology at the University of Hawaii. She was a certified scuba diver, was a competitive swimmer since the age of 5, and was captain of the varsity girls swim team at Dundee-Crown High School.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Carmel Catholic High School outlines hybrid back-to-school plan

Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein will reopen for in-person classes next month , but with students attending only twice a week and taking part in remote learning the other three days , under a plan released by the school .
The plan also gives parents and guardians the choice of remote-only learning for their teens when school begins Aug. 17 .
`` Under either scenario , students will receive a stellar education , a hallmark of Carmel for decades , '' the plan states .
`` As our parent surveys clearly showed , a large majority of parents were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experiences last spring .
We will only get better with each experience , so we expect parent and student satisfaction to remain high . ''
Students who attend in person will be split into two `` cohort '' groups that will stay together throughout the school year .
One group will attend Mondays and Tuesdays and the other on Thursdays and Fridays .
All students will take part in virtual learning on Wednesdays .
The cohort model will make it easier to trace contacts in the case of a positive COVID-19 test , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the building , according to the plan .
Before arriving at school each day , students will be required to complete a symptom check via a mobile app and then undergo a temperature screening before entering the building .
They 'll attend three or four classes per day and need to keep all books and supplies in backpacks , as lockers will not be accessible .
Once in the building , students and staff must wear masks at all times , except when eating .
Social distancing will be maintained as much as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classrooms will be cleaned throughout the day .
Hallways will feature one-way traffic , and passing periods will be lengthened to allow students to step outside for mask breaks .
Students will be allowed to purchase pre-boxed lunches or bring their own , and eating will take place in the student lounge and outdoor , tented spaces , as well as the cafeteria .
If a student has a high fever or displays COVID-19 symptoms while in school , he or she will be placed in a quarantine room until picked up by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ student tests positive for the coronavirus , the whole cohort will be made aware of the positive test , without divulging identifying information , the plan states .
If more than one student from the cohort tests positive , the entire group will remain at home with virtual learning for 14 days and until all positive tests have turned negative .
For more on the back-to-school plan , visit www.carmelhs.org .

Carmel Catholic High School outlines hybrid back-to-school plan
Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein will reopen for in-person classes next month, but with students attending only twice a week and taking part in remote learning the other three days, under a plan released by the school.
The plan also gives parents and guardians the choice of remote-only learning for their teens when school begins Aug. 17.
"Under either scenario, students will receive a stellar education, a hallmark of Carmel for decades," the plan states. "As our parent surveys clearly showed, a large majority of parents were satisfied or highly satisfied with our eLearning experiences last spring. We will only get better with each experience, so we expect parent and student satisfaction to remain high."
Students who attend in person will be split into two "cohort" groups that will stay together throughout the school year. One group will attend Mondays and Tuesdays and the other on Thursdays and Fridays. All students will take part in virtual learning on Wednesdays.
The cohort model will make it easier to trace contacts in the case of a positive COVID-19 test, and better control attendance and flow through the building, according to the plan.
Before arriving at school each day, students will be required to complete a symptom check via a mobile app and then undergo a temperature screening before entering the building. They'll attend three or four classes per day and need to keep all books and supplies in backpacks, as lockers will not be accessible.
Once in the building, students and staff must wear masks at all times, except when eating. Social distancing will be maintained as much as possible, under the plan, and classrooms will be cleaned throughout the day. Hallways will feature one-way traffic, and passing periods will be lengthened to allow students to step outside for mask breaks.
Students will be allowed to purchase pre-boxed lunches or bring their own, and eating will take place in the student lounge and outdoor, tented spaces, as well as the cafeteria.
If a student has a high fever or displays COVID-19 symptoms while in school, he or she will be placed in a quarantine room until picked up by a parent or guardian.
If a student tests positive for the coronavirus, the whole cohort will be made aware of the positive test, without divulging identifying information, the plan states. If more than one student from the cohort tests positive, the entire group will remain at home with virtual learning for 14 days and until all positive tests have turned negative.
For more on the back-to-school plan, visit www.carmelhs.org.