dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--Willow Creek Community Church names new senior pastor: Dave Dummitt

Rocked two years ago by the departures of founder Bill Hybels and his two replacements , Willow Creek Community Church now has a new leader .
Church officials announced Wednesday that Dave Dummitt will be Willow Creek 's new senior pastor .
Dummitt comes to Willow Creek from southeast Michigan , where he has served as the founding and senior pastor of 2|42 Community Church for the past 15 years .
What began as a 35-member launch team meeting in Dummitt 's living room now encompasses at least 10,000 worshippers meeting at seven different campuses each weekend .
Willow Creek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dummitt and his wife , Rachel , before deciding to hire him as the new leader .
Dummitt will take over for interim lead pastor Steve Gillen .
Hybels resigned from the South Barrington-based megachurch in April 2018 in the wake of misconduct allegations made against him by multiple women .
Lead Teaching Pastor Steve Carter announced his resignation August 2018 .
Carter quit after he said he was `` horrified '' by a fresh round of allegations against Hybels made by his former executive assistant , Pat Baranowski , who claimed he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carter 's departure soon was followed by Lead Pastor Heather Larson 's announcement that she and the entire elder board would depart by the end of 2018 .

Willow Creek Community Church names new senior pastor: Dave Dummitt
Officials at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington announced Wednesday that Dave Dummitt will be the new senior pastor.
Rocked two years ago by the departures of founder Bill Hybels and his two replacements, Willow Creek Community Church now has a new leader.
Church officials announced Wednesday that Dave Dummitt will be Willow Creek's new senior pastor.
Dummitt comes to Willow Creek from southeast Michigan, where he has served as the founding and senior pastor of 2|42 Community Church for the past 15 years.
What began as a 35-member launch team meeting in Dummitt's living room, 2|42 now encompasses at least 10,000 worshippers meeting at seven different campuses each weekend.
Dummitt attended Wheaton College, where he met his wife, Rachel, and earned a bachelor's degree in Bible and theology. He was featured in a 2004 Daily Herald article in which he discussed plans to move to the Detroit area to launch a new church.
"Many times, denominations are based around a doctrine," Dummitt said at the time. "This is based around a mission."
The church he founded in Michigan has been listed several times among Outreach Magazine's 100 fastest growing churches in the country. Along with contemporary services, Dummitt's church features an indoor soccer field, CrossFit gym, indoor play area and a restaurant, according to Outreach.
Willow Creek officials said they spent several hours with Dummitt and his wife before deciding to hire him as the new leader. He will take over for Acting Senior Pastor Steve Gillen.
"Throughout the evaluation process, we continued to see Dave's ability to lead with humility and strength, as well as his passion to equip and empower strong teams," church elders wrote in a message released to the church community Wednesday. "His vision for the health and growth of Willow Creek and the kingdom at large, his high-caliber teaching ability, his humble and down-to-earth personality, and his willingness to engage in restorative work made it clear that he would be a strong fit for this position."
Hybels resigned from the South Barrington-based megachurch in April 2018 in the wake of misconduct allegations made against him by multiple women.
Lead Teaching Pastor Steve Carter announced his resignation August 2018. Carter quit after he said he was "horrified" by a fresh round of allegations against Hybels made by Hybels' former executive assistant, Pat Baranowski, who claimed Hybels repeatedly groped her in the 1980s.
Hybels denied Baranowski's accusations.
Carter's departure soon was followed by Lead Pastor Heather Larson's announcement that she and the entire elder board would depart by the end of 2018.
Dummitt is expected to relocate to Illinois in May and teach his first weekend message at Willow Creek on June 6 and 7, according to Wednesday's announcement. Officials said Willow Creek members will get to know Dummitt, his wife and four children through email, video and social media in the coming weeks.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--4% of people in suburbs who tested positive for COVID-19 have died

Slightly more than 4 % of the residents of suburban Cook County and the five collar counties who tested positive for the coronavirus have died .
Of the 11,745 people who contracted the disease in suburban Cook County and in DuPage , Kane , Lake , McHenry and Will counties , 473 have died as of Tuesday .
That 's more than half the deaths statewide , according to the most recent data from health departments in each of those counties and the Illinois Department of Public Health .
The suburban death rate from the virus is slightly higher than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , less than 1 % of the state 's population has been tested , and only about 20 % of those tested are confirmed cases , according to IDPH figures .
Health officials believe the suburban death rate might be inflated because of the lack of testing .
`` It 's too early to tell statistical significance .
There is not enough data to show the full picture , '' said Kimberley Conrad-Junius , a spokeswoman for the Cook County Public Health Department .
`` Only a segment of the population has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ availability , the focus has been on testing the severely ill -- many with serious underlying complications . ''
Suburban Cook County and the five collar counties are home to 44 % of the state 's population , according to worldpopulationreview.com .
The suburbs are also home to a significant number of congregate residential settings , such as assisted living centers and nursing homes , that are hot spots for infections around the world .
In suburban Cook County alone , 87 congregate living facilities have one or more residents who have tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ department 's website .
In Will County , 75 of the 1,365 confirmed cases have resulted in death , a rate of 5.5 % .
In Kane County , 24 residents have died and the death rate among those who have tested positive for the virus is 5.3 % .
In DuPage County , it 's 4.6 % , and 3.4 % in each of Lake and McHenry counties .
In just the suburban portion of Cook County , the death rate among those with confirmed cases is 3.7 % .
`` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this pandemic is over and the data is studied broadly , we should not come to any conclusions , '' said Steve Brandy , a spokesman for the Will County Health Department .
Meanwhile , the suburban death rate is still below the national rate of 4.3 % and well below the global rate of 6.4 % .
Illinois also trails states like Michigan , New York and Washington where more than 5 % of the confirmed cases of coronavirus infection have resulted in death .
In suburban Cook County , the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 million residents .
Statewide , the average is 68 deaths per million .
In New York , that rate is 556 deaths per million .
In New Jersey , it 's 314 per million .
And in Louisiana , it 's 218 per million .
As of Wednesday morning , more than 2 million coronavirus infections had been reported in 185 countries resulting in 128,071 known deaths , according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Medical Center .
Illinois accounted for 868 of those deaths .

4% of people in suburbs who tested positive for COVID-19 have died
While New York is leading the nation in coronavirus deaths, suburban Chicago has seen more than 4% of those infected with the virus die from the disease since the beginning of the outbreak. Associated Press file photo/April 6, 2020
Slightly more than 4% of the residents of suburban Cook County and the five collar counties who tested positive for the coronavirus have died.
Of the 11,745 people who contracted the disease in suburban Cook County and in DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, 473 have died as of Tuesday. That's more than half the deaths statewide, according to the most recent data from health departments in each of those counties and the Illinois Department of Public Health.
The suburban death rate from the virus is slightly higher than the state rate of 3.7%. However, less than 1% of the state's population has been tested, and only about 20% of those tested are confirmed cases, according to IDPH figures.
Health officials believe the suburban death rate might be inflated because of the lack of testing.
"It's too early to tell statistical significance. There is not enough data to show the full picture," said Kimberley Conrad-Junius, a spokeswoman for the Cook County Public Health Department. "Only a segment of the population has been tested. With initial limited test availability, the focus has been on testing the severely ill -- many with serious underlying complications."
Suburban Cook County and the five collar counties are home to 44% of the state's population, according to worldpopulationreview.com. The suburbs are also home to a significant number of congregate residential settings, such as assisted living centers and nursing homes, that are hot spots for infections around the world.
In suburban Cook County alone, 87 congregate living facilities have one or more residents who have tested positive, according to the county health department's website.
In Will County, 75 of the 1,365 confirmed cases have resulted in death, a rate of 5.5%. In Kane County, 24 residents have died and the death rate among those who have tested positive for the virus is 5.3%. In DuPage County, it's 4.6%, and 3.4% in each of Lake and McHenry counties.
In just the suburban portion of Cook County, the death rate among those with confirmed cases is 3.7%.
"This is an ongoing situation, and until this pandemic is over and the data is studied broadly, we should not come to any conclusions," said Steve Brandy, a spokesman for the Will County Health Department.
Meanwhile, the suburban death rate is still below the national rate of 4.3% and well below the global rate of 6.4%. Illinois also trails states like Michigan, New York and Washington where more than 5% of the confirmed cases of coronavirus infection have resulted in death.
In suburban Cook County, the virus is killing on average 101 people per 1 million residents. Statewide, the average is 68 deaths per million. In New York, that rate is 556 deaths per million. In New Jersey, it's 314 per million. And in Louisiana, it's 218 per million. As of Wednesday morning, more than 2 million coronavirus infections had been reported in 185 countries resulting in 128,071 known deaths, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Medical Center. Illinois accounted for 868 of those deaths.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--Pritzker estimates $2.7 billion revenue shortfall from COVID-19

The state will lose an estimated $ 2.7 billion this fiscal year and $ 4.6 billion next fiscal year because of the effects of the near total economic shutdown from the coronavirus outbreak , Gov .
J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday .
The revenue loss this fiscal year , which concludes at the end of June , amounts to a 7 % drop in estimated state income , he said .
At least $ 1 billion of this year 's shortfall is due to moving the income tax return filing deadline to July 15 .
`` This is a public health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a massive economic disruption that is unprecedented in modern history , '' Pritzker said .
He added that if voters reject a proposal to change the state 's income tax structure to a graduated rate format in November , the revenue shortfall could increase even more next year .
`` I would argue it 's needed more than ever , '' he said .
`` A fairer tax system makes sense . ''
Republicans attacked his statement as using the pandemic for political gain .
`` Pritzker using a coronavirus briefing to campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unfortunate , '' Illinois GOP Chairman Tim Schneider said .
`` With a global pandemic that has plunged the state 's economy to depths not seen since the Great Depression , this is the worst possible time to push through a tax hike that will crush small businesses who provide so many of our jobs . ''
Naperville Republican State Rep. Grant Wehrli suggested the governor 's statement was against state regulations .
`` Did ( Gov .
Pritzker ) just use state time/resources to advance a position on a ballot question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Wehrli tweeted .
To cut costs , Pritzker is asking state department heads to locate and enact spending reductions and identify efficiencies .
Additionally , he is leveraging $ 700 million in state funds to support the operation of the government and will use his executive authority to borrow $ 1.2 billion , he said .
This comes as Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced a new portal on her website that outlines daily state coronavirus-related purchases .
Those now total nearly $ 170 million , according to the website .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues to grow with 80 more deaths in Illinois from the virus announced Wednesday and an additional 1,346 infections .
That brings the state 's death toll to 948 and the number of people infected to 24,593 .
Since the outbreak began , 3.7 % of the residents with confirmed cases have died , according to Illinois Department of Public Health figures .
A Daily Herald analysis of the state 's death toll shows slightly more than 4 % of suburban infections have ended in death and more than half of those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suburbs .
IDPH Director Ngozi Ezike said the rate of death may be exaggerated as many cases have gone undiagnosed because of a lack of testing availability .
`` The denominator , in terms of the total number of people who have cases , is grossly underestimated , '' she said .
`` We know that because we had limited supply of the testing materials . ''
But she believes the number of dead from the disease is `` closer to accurate '' because of the medical testing that was done .
Pritzker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts to secure much-sought personal protective equipment for state hospital workers and first responders that was referred to as `` secret flights '' in some media reports .
He acknowledged there was an air of secrecy to the shipment from China .
`` I wanted to make sure we received what we ordered , '' he said .
`` The federal government seems to be interrupting supplies that are being sent elsewhere in the nation . ''

Pritzker estimates $2.7 billion revenue shortfall from COVID-19
The state will lose an estimated $2.7 billion this fiscal year and $4.6 billion next fiscal year because of the effects of the near total economic shutdown from the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
The revenue loss this fiscal year, which concludes at the end of June, amounts to a 7% drop in estimated state income, he said. At least $1 billion of this year's shortfall is due to moving the income tax return filing deadline to July 15.
"This is a public health crisis, but it's accompanied by a massive economic disruption that is unprecedented in modern history," Pritzker said.
He added that if voters reject a proposal to change the state's income tax structure to a graduated rate format in November, the revenue shortfall could increase even more next year.
"I would argue it's needed more than ever," he said. "A fairer tax system makes sense."
Republicans attacked his statement as using the pandemic for political gain.
"Pritzker using a coronavirus briefing to campaign for the progressive income tax is inappropriate and unfortunate," Illinois GOP Chairman Tim Schneider said. "With a global pandemic that has plunged the state's economy to depths not seen since the Great Depression, this is the worst possible time to push through a tax hike that will crush small businesses who provide so many of our jobs."
Naperville Republican State Rep. Grant Wehrli suggested the governor's statement was against state regulations.
"Did (Gov. Pritzker) just use state time/resources to advance a position on a ballot question? That would be an ethics violation," Wehrli tweeted.
To cut costs, Pritzker is asking state department heads to locate and enact spending reductions and identify efficiencies. Additionally, he is leveraging $700 million in state funds to support the operation of the government and will use his executive authority to borrow $1.2 billion, he said.
This comes as Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced a new portal on her website that outlines daily state coronavirus-related purchases. Those now total nearly $170 million, according to the website.
Meanwhile, the human toll of the outbreak continues to grow with 80 more deaths in Illinois from the virus announced Wednesday and an additional 1,346 infections. That brings the state's death toll to 948 and the number of people infected to 24,593.
Since the outbreak began, 3.7% of the residents with confirmed cases have died, according to Illinois Department of Public Health figures.
A Daily Herald analysis of the state's death toll shows slightly more than 4% of suburban infections have ended in death and more than half of those who have died in Illinois are from the suburbs.
IDPH Director Ngozi Ezike said the rate of death may be exaggerated as many cases have gone undiagnosed because of a lack of testing availability.
"The denominator, in terms of the total number of people who have cases, is grossly underestimated," she said. "We know that because we had limited supply of the testing materials."
But she believes the number of dead from the disease is "closer to accurate" because of the medical testing that was done.
After New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo mandated residents wear a mask in public, Pritzker acknowledged he finds the idea of such a mandate "seriously important" to protect the public. But he stopped short of saying he would enact such a mandate any time soon.
Pritzker was also asked about the state's efforts to secure much-sought personal protective equipment for state hospital workers and first responders that was referred to as "secret flights" in some media reports. He acknowledged there was an air of secrecy to the shipment from China.
"I wanted to make sure we received what we ordered," he said. "The federal government seems to be interrupting supplies that are being sent elsewhere in the nation."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--Metra ridership dropped 95% after 'stay at home' order

To grapple with a ridership free fall and budget shortfall thanks to COVID-19 , Metra must react quickly to discern passenger needs when people return to commuting , officials said Wednesday .
Typically , Metra ridership is 281,000 per weekday .
After Gov .
J.B. Pritkzer announced a stay-at-home rule that lasts through April 30 to reduce the spread of COVID-19 , ridership dropped by 95 % .
Currently , the railroad is transporting about 3 % of its normal passenger load .
`` Ridership is down , tax revenues will fall , it 'll be a rough several months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Chief Financial Officer Tom Farmer said to Metra directors who conducted their Wednesday board meeting via livestream .
`` We will bring our riders back as best as we can , but we all have to remember commuter rail will not be the same after COVID-19 , '' Farmer noted .
The drop in paying customers , coupled with plummeting sales tax revenues that contribute to Metra 's funding , is resulting in an estimated $ 331 million shortfall for 2020 .
Between 2020 and 2021 , the agency expects a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some aid from the federal government will make up the difference but not all of it .
Planners projected passengers will make a slow return to commuting , taking advantage of low gas prices and limited traffic to drive to work .
Some individuals will continue to work from home but others may move from Chicago to the suburbs , creating new riders .
The railroad needs to be nimble to respond to the public 's new needs , Farmer said .
`` We have to get our arms around the new @ @ @

Metra ridership dropped 95% after 'stay at home' order
To grapple with a ridership free fall and budget shortfall thanks to COVID-19, Metra must react quickly to discern passenger needs when people return to commuting, officials said Wednesday.
Typically, Metra ridership is 281,000 per weekday. After Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced a stay-at-home rule that lasts through April 30 to reduce the spread of COVID-19, ridership dropped by 95%. Currently, the railroad is transporting about 3% of its normal passenger load.
"Ridership is down, tax revenues will fall, it'll be a rough several months as we run some very empty trains," Chief Financial Officer Tom Farmer said to Metra directors who conducted their Wednesday board meeting via livestream.
"We will bring our riders back as best as we can, but we all have to remember commuter rail will not be the same after COVID-19," Farmer noted.
The drop in paying customers, coupled with plummeting sales tax revenues that contribute to Metra's funding, is resulting in an estimated $331 million shortfall for 2020. Between 2020 and 2021, the agency expects a $535 million shortfall, officials said.
Some aid from the federal government will make up the difference but not all of it.
Planners projected passengers will make a slow return to commuting, taking advantage of low gas prices and limited traffic to drive to work. Some individuals will continue to work from home but others may move from Chicago to the suburbs, creating new riders.
The railroad needs to be nimble to respond to the public's new needs, Farmer said. "We have to get our arms around the new normal."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--Official signals in-person classes won't resume this school year

Illinois students likely wo n't be returning to classrooms for the remainder of the school year .
Illinois Deputy Gov .
Jesse Ruiz suggested Wednesday that the suspension of in-person instruction for all schools , which began March 17 , could be extended through the end of the school year .
An official announcement is expected by the week 's end .
`` We 've applied and received a federal waiver to exempt all students from accountability assessments for one year , as soon as it became clear that suspension of in-person instruction would extend beyond the initial two-week announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the school year , '' Ruiz said .
Ruiz was speaking during a news conference at which the College Board announced it is canceling nationwide administration of the SAT college entrance exam on June 6 and has scheduled fall testing dates starting in August .
`` There are things more important than tests , '' College Board CEO David Coleman said .
`` Our top priority is the health and well-being of students .
The scientific evidence and guidance from public health officials is clear that encouraging students to gather in person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , their families or the adults involved .
Already 20 states have closed their schools for the rest of the academic year . ''
All current Illinois 11th-graders will be able to take the test for free this fall .
Nearly half of Illinois students -- 48.8 % -- qualify as low-income and rely on the state-provided free SAT to meet college entrance requirements .
`` Taking the SAT is also a graduation requirement .
And we 've decided not to seek an executive action to waive this requirement because we believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ college as an option , '' Ruiz said .
The Illinois State Board of Education will be providing recommendations to help school districts develop a transition plan for when students return to on-site learning and SAT testing in the fall .
Confirmed SAT testing dates are Aug. 29 , Oct. 3 , Nov. 7 and Dec. 5 .
Students will be able to register for these dates by May .
`` We 're calling on our members schools and colleges , as well as local communities to open their doors and provide additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who wants to take the SAT can do so , '' Coleman said .
`` Those students who have been unable to test due to the coronavirus will get top priority . ''
But if schools do n't reopen this fall , the College Board will provide a digital SAT that students can take at home .
Tens of thousands of students in select states and school districts have been taking a digital SAT for the past five years .
`` Providing the SAT at home will require remote proctoring at a scale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We will also draw on our experience in preparing to deliver AP ( Advanced Placement ) exams to 3 million students at home in May , as well as our successful launch of a new online platform that delivers daily online lessons in 32 courses , which have been viewed more than 7.4 million times . ''
The College Board has dedicated 73 full-time staff members to provide technical support with digital testing .
More than 8,000 students and educators already have reached out for help with devices and bandwidth , @ @ @

Official signals in-person classes won't resume this school year
Illinois students likely won't be returning to classrooms for the remainder of the school year.
Illinois Deputy Gov. Jesse Ruiz suggested Wednesday that the suspension of in-person instruction for all schools, which began March 17, could be extended through the end of the school year. An official announcement is expected by the week's end.
"We've applied and received a federal waiver to exempt all students from accountability assessments for one year, as soon as it became clear that suspension of in-person instruction would extend beyond the initial two-week announcement and most likely again through the end of the school year," Ruiz said.
Ruiz was speaking during a news conference at which the College Board announced it is canceling nationwide administration of the SAT college entrance exam on June 6 and has scheduled fall testing dates starting in August.
"There are things more important than tests," College Board CEO David Coleman said. "Our top priority is the health and well-being of students. The scientific evidence and guidance from public health officials is clear that encouraging students to gather in person in June would not be safe for them, their families or the adults involved. Already 20 states have closed their schools for the rest of the academic year."
All current Illinois 11th-graders will be able to take the test for free this fall.
Nearly half of Illinois students -- 48.8% -- qualify as low-income and rely on the state-provided free SAT to meet college entrance requirements.
"Taking the SAT is also a graduation requirement. And we've decided not to seek an executive action to waive this requirement because we believe that all students deserve to graduate with college as an option," Ruiz said.
The Illinois State Board of Education will be providing recommendations to help school districts develop a transition plan for when students return to on-site learning and SAT testing in the fall.
Confirmed SAT testing dates are Aug. 29, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5. Students will be able to register for these dates by May.
"We're calling on our members schools and colleges, as well as local communities to open their doors and provide additional test center capacity so that every student who wants to take the SAT can do so," Coleman said. "Those students who have been unable to test due to the coronavirus will get top priority."
But if schools don't reopen this fall, the College Board will provide a digital SAT that students can take at home. Tens of thousands of students in select states and school districts have been taking a digital SAT for the past five years.
"Providing the SAT at home will require remote proctoring at a scale not yet seen," Coleman said. "We will also draw on our experience in preparing to deliver AP (Advanced Placement) exams to 3 million students at home in May, as well as our successful launch of a new online platform that delivers daily online lessons in 32 courses, which have been viewed more than 7.4 million times."
The College Board has dedicated 73 full-time staff members to provide technical support with digital testing. More than 8,000 students and educators already have reached out for help with devices and bandwidth, Coleman said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-14--What to know about COVID-19 testing as more sites become available

Illinois ' largest urgent care company will expand COVID-19 testing to all locations Wednesday using a system expected to provide results within 15 minutes , according to its chief operating officer .
Rosemont-based Physicians Immediate Care 's move is the latest example of the novel coronavirus tests becoming more available .
As additional commercial sites open , it 's important to call in advance to know what the eligibility criteria are for testing , said Dr. Sana Ahmed , medical epidemiologist at the Lake County Health Department .
Physicians Immediate Care earlier this month became the first urgent center in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rapid COVID-19 test performed with a small , portable machine .
Company officials say Abbott 's COVID-19 molecular point-of-care test delivers results within 15 minutes .
Chief Operating Officer Todd Vang said all 34 Physicians Immediate Care Illinois locations -- including Hanover Park , Elgin , Park Ridge , Niles , Glendale Heights and Aurora -- will be able to conduct the COVID-19 tests starting Wednesday .
Patients with symptoms who make an online appointment or just drive in will start with an enhanced curbside screening by a clinic front entrance .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their reason for the visit , their current symptoms and their exposure to others with COVID-19 , '' Vang said .
`` It also includes taking the patient 's temperature . ''
If a patient qualifies , Vang said , a rapid COVID-19 test will be performed on site .
Physicians Immediate Care officials said the quick tests started at five locations in early April with symptomatic health care workers and first responders who were exposed to COVID-19 patients .
`` A patient that passes screening is examined in the clinic , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that fails screening is seen in their vehicle . ''
Here 's what else you need to know about testing : What are the COVID-19 symptoms ?
Fever , cough and shortness of breath are symptoms that may appear two to 14 days after exposure to COVID-19 , according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
When should someone seek a test ?
Those experiencing coughing , difficulty breathing or other flu-like symptoms that are not getting better , or even worsening , after 24 to 48 hours should consult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
`` Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home without medical care , '' said Dr. Rashmi Chugh , medical officer of the DuPage County Health Department .
`` They may not need to be tested for COVID-19 .
If someone thinks they may be sick , they should stay home and consult with their health care provider on the need for testing . ''
Testing of individuals not experiencing symptoms is not recommended .
What about at-risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60 and older , pregnant or with medical conditions such as cancer , diabetes , immunosuppression and heart , lung or kidney disease may be at higher risk of COVID-19 complications .
They should call a physician 's office if concerned about a medical condition and ask if an in-person evaluation is needed .
She said a doctor may want to monitor an at-risk patient 's health more closely or test for influenza and COVID-19 .
`` Testing for COVID-19 is done by health care providers who evaluate patients individually and decide whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was named to the Illinois State Board of Health early this year .
What are the testing protocols ?
Ahmed said the Illinois Department of Public Health and most hospital systems are prioritizing individuals with symptoms and those who are hospitalized , residents and employees of congregate settings such as nursing homes where a cluster of cases is suspected , front-line health care workers and first responders .

What to know about COVID-19 testing as more sites become available
Dr. Rashmi Chugh, medical officer of the DuPage County Health Department, says those 60 and older, pregnant or with medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes, immunosuppression, heart, lung or kidney disease may be at higher risk of COVID-19 complications. She said they should call a physician's office if concerned about a medical condition and ask if an in-person evaluation is needed. Courtesy of DuPage County Health Department
Physicians Immediate Care earlier this month became the first urgent center in the state to use Abbott Laboratories' rapid COVID-19 test performed on the company's ID NOW platform. The care center starting Wednesday will expand from five locations using Abbott's rapid COVID-19 test to all 34 in Illinois. Courtesy of Abbott Laboratories
Illinois' largest urgent care company will expand COVID-19 testing to all locations Wednesday using a system expected to provide results within 15 minutes, according to its chief operating officer.
Rosemont-based Physicians Immediate Care's move is the latest example of the novel coronavirus tests becoming more available. As additional commercial sites open, it's important to call in advance to know what the eligibility criteria are for testing, said Dr. Sana Ahmed, medical epidemiologist at the Lake County Health Department.
Physicians Immediate Care earlier this month became the first urgent center in the state to use Abbott Laboratories' rapid COVID-19 test performed with a small, portable machine. Company officials say Abbott's COVID-19 molecular point-of-care test delivers results within 15 minutes.
Chief Operating Officer Todd Vang said all 34 Physicians Immediate Care Illinois locations -- including Hanover Park, Elgin, Park Ridge, Niles, Glendale Heights and Aurora -- will be able to conduct the COVID-19 tests starting Wednesday. Patients with symptoms who make an online appointment or just drive in will start with an enhanced curbside screening by a clinic front entrance.
"This screening consists of questions pertaining to their reason for the visit, their current symptoms and their exposure to others with COVID-19," Vang said. "It also includes taking the patient's temperature."
If a patient qualifies, Vang said, a rapid COVID-19 test will be performed on site. Physicians Immediate Care officials said the quick tests started at five locations in early April with symptomatic health care workers and first responders who were exposed to COVID-19 patients.
"A patient that passes screening is examined in the clinic," Vang said, "and a patient that fails screening is seen in their vehicle."
Here's what else you need to know about testing:
What are the COVID-19 symptoms?
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are symptoms that may appear two to 14 days after exposure to COVID-19, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
When should someone seek a test?
Those experiencing coughing, difficulty breathing or other flu-like symptoms that are not getting better, or even worsening, after 24 to 48 hours should consult with a doctor about a potential COVID-19 test, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
"Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home without medical care," said Dr. Rashmi Chugh, medical officer of the DuPage County Health Department. "They may not need to be tested for COVID-19. If someone thinks they may be sick, they should stay home and consult with their health care provider on the need for testing."
Testing of individuals not experiencing symptoms is not recommended.
What about at-risk people and testing?
Chugh said those 60 and older, pregnant or with medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes, immunosuppression and heart, lung or kidney disease may be at higher risk of COVID-19 complications. They should call a physician's office if concerned about a medical condition and ask if an in-person evaluation is needed.
She said a doctor may want to monitor an at-risk patient's health more closely or test for influenza and COVID-19.
"Testing for COVID-19 is done by health care providers who evaluate patients individually and decide whether testing is needed," said Chugh, who was named to the Illinois State Board of Health early this year.
What are the testing protocols?
Ahmed said the Illinois Department of Public Health and most hospital systems are prioritizing individuals with symptoms and those who are hospitalized, residents and employees of congregate settings such as nursing homes where a cluster of cases is suspected, front-line health care workers and first responders.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--10 more COVID-19 cases at Windsor Park, three more deaths

A Carol Stream retirement community hit by a coronavirus outbreak has announced three more COVID-19 deaths and 10 more infections among residents and employees .
The new cases bring the totals to 36 resident infections , 10 of whom have now died , since the outbreak began at Covenant Living 's Windsor Park three weeks ago .
Fifteen employees also have tested positive for the virus .
In a letter to families and staff Wednesday , Executive Director Ben Stevens reiterated containment steps .
All employees are wearing masks , and those caring for coronavirus patients don full protective gear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a campus with about 600 residents , has adequate supplies of PPE , he added .
All resident rooms are disinfected twice daily .
`` For residents with confirmed COVID-19 cases , all efforts are made to provide a private room with a private bathroom , '' Stevens wrote .
The virus originally surfaced in Windsor 's skilled nursing section with two residents testing positive March 26 .
The additional cases reported Wednesday include five in skilled nursing and one in an assisted living area .
While some families want widespread testing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for those not showing symptoms , a Covenant Living spokesman said Tuesday .

10 more COVID-19 cases at Windsor Park, three more deaths
A Carol Stream retirement community hit by a coronavirus outbreak has announced three more COVID-19 deaths and 10 more infections among residents and employees.
The new cases bring the totals to 36 resident infections, 10 of whom have now died, since the outbreak began at Covenant Living's Windsor Park three weeks ago. Fifteen employees also have tested positive for the virus.
In a letter to families and staff Wednesday, Executive Director Ben Stevens reiterated containment steps. All employees are wearing masks, and those caring for coronavirus patients don full protective gear, Stevens wrote.
Windsor Park, a campus with about 600 residents, has adequate supplies of PPE, he added. All resident rooms are disinfected twice daily.
"For residents with confirmed COVID-19 cases, all efforts are made to provide a private room with a private bathroom," Stevens wrote.
The virus originally surfaced in Windsor's skilled nursing section with two residents testing positive March 26. The additional cases reported Wednesday include five in skilled nursing and one in an assisted living area.
While some families want widespread testing, public health officials have not recommended testing for those not showing symptoms, a Covenant Living spokesman said Tuesday.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--Icy roads cause nearly two dozen crashes, including 54-vehicle crash on I-90 in Chicago

Almost two dozen crashes were reported by Illinois State Police on Wednesday morning because of icy roads on major highways throughout the suburbs .
State police reported only minor injuries caused by the crashes .
The most significant accident occurred around 5 a.m. on the inbound side of Interstate 90 at North Avenue involving more than 50 vehicles , Chicago Fire Department officials said .
Fourteen people were taken to hospitals for treatment of minor injuries and 45 others refused treatment , fire officials reported .
Another crash , at Interstate 190 and River Road near O'Hare International Airport , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
State police reported seven crashes on Interstate 90 , six crashes on Interstate 55 , and two crashes each on interstates 94 , 294 and 57 .
Southbound lanes of Route 53 between Euclid Avenue and Northwest Highway also closed after a crash .
A 20-year-old Gurnee woman was sent to the hospital with minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning at Hunt Club Road and Gages Lake Road in Gurnee , police said .
The woman was driving a Chevy west on Gages Lake Road when she collided with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Hunt Club Road .
Illinois Department of Transportation communications manager Maria Castenada said crews were called out at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday .
`` At one point , IDOT had approximately 70 trucks on the roads , spreading salt and de-icing material , '' she said .
IDOT 's Emergency Traffic Patrol also responded .
In areas that were hardest hit , such as the Kennedy Expressway and northwest part of Chicago , a full complement of personnel and equipment was on the roads , she said .
`` This was an appropriate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event of this magnitude at this time of year , '' Castenada said .
While there was n't a lot of snow , slick spots and black ice developed because of low temperatures , especially on bridges and ramps .
That was the case on the Kennedy Expressway at North Avenue , she said .
`` We believe that the low traffic volumes as of late have increased speeds , resulting in many of the spinouts and crashes , '' Castenada said .
Speeds on expressways `` have been very high '' as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said .
With more winter weather predicted for this week , `` we will be closely monitoring and responding as necessary .
But we ask for the public 's cooperation .
Please check conditions in advance at GettingAroundIllinois.com and slow down . ''
State police also advised motorists involved in minor crashes without injuries to exchange information and move on .
`` If a crash is property damage only and ( the vehicle ) is drivable , please exchange information with the other driver and file a crash report at a later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Icy roads cause nearly two dozen crashes, including 54-vehicle crash on I-90 in Chicago
Bumpers and other car parts on the side of the Kennedy Expressway after a 54-vehicle pile-up early Wednesday morning in Chicago. Associated Press
Traffic is backed up after a 54-vehicle pile-up early Wednesday morning on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago. Associated Press
Tow truck drivers talk with an Illinois State Trooper after a 54-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago. Associated Press
An Illinois State Trooper piles up debris on the side of the Kennedy Expressway Wednesday after a 54-vehicle crash in Chicago. Associated Press
Almost two dozen crashes were reported by Illinois State Police on Wednesday morning because of icy roads on major highways throughout the suburbs.
State police reported only minor injuries caused by the crashes.
The most significant accident occurred around 5 a.m. on the inbound side of Interstate 90 at North Avenue involving more than 50 vehicles, Chicago Fire Department officials said.
Fourteen people were taken to hospitals for treatment of minor injuries and 45 others refused treatment, fire officials reported.
Another crash, at Interstate 190 and River Road near O'Hare International Airport, temporarily closed the road in both directions.
State police reported seven crashes on Interstate 90, six crashes on Interstate 55, and two crashes each on interstates 94, 294 and 57.
Southbound lanes of Route 53 between Euclid Avenue and Northwest Highway also closed after a crash.
A 20-year-old Gurnee woman was sent to the hospital with minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning at Hunt Club Road and Gages Lake Road in Gurnee, police said. The woman was driving a Chevy west on Gages Lake Road when she collided with a 32-year-old Gurnee man driving a Honda north on Hunt Club Road.
Illinois Department of Transportation communications manager Maria Castenada said crews were called out at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
"At one point, IDOT had approximately 70 trucks on the roads, spreading salt and de-icing material," she said. IDOT's Emergency Traffic Patrol also responded.
In areas that were hardest hit, such as the Kennedy Expressway and northwest part of Chicago, a full complement of personnel and equipment was on the roads, she said.
"This was an appropriate response for the department for a weather event of this magnitude at this time of year," Castenada said.
While there wasn't a lot of snow, slick spots and black ice developed because of low temperatures, especially on bridges and ramps. That was the case on the Kennedy Expressway at North Avenue, she said.
"We believe that the low traffic volumes as of late have increased speeds, resulting in many of the spinouts and crashes," Castenada said. Speeds on expressways "have been very high" as traffic counts have dropped by half, she said.
With more winter weather predicted for this week, "we will be closely monitoring and responding as necessary. But we ask for the public's cooperation. Please check conditions in advance at GettingAroundIllinois.com and slow down."
State police also advised motorists involved in minor crashes without injuries to exchange information and move on.
"If a crash is property damage only and (the vehicle) is drivable, please exchange information with the other driver and file a crash report at a later time," the news release stated.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--V-E Day celebration going online -- and the public is asked to help

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic , the First Division Museum in Wheaton will not host the 75th V-E Day anniversary outdoors this spring .
But the show will go on -- online , that is .
A full day of activities had been planned at Cantigny Park .
However , the party is now going digital and everyone is invited to join in honoring and thanking World War II veterans .
In particular , the museum is asking the public to record 10-second videos with smartphones and upload them by Tuesday , May 5 , to FDMuseum.org , where there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used in a `` Cheer for Victory '' video available for viewing on May 8 , exactly 75 years after Victory in Europe Day in 1945 that ended World War II .
Honor Flight Chicago is helping promote the video 's creation and plans to share the final product with as many World War II veterans as possible .
The video content can include anything from sharing photos of family members who served , swing dancing , 1940s fashion and songs , homemade confetti tossing and banging on pots and pans .
More @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the First Division Museum website .
The site features other ways to participate in the virtual celebration , including family activities and links to educational V-E Day videos .

V-E Day celebration going online -- and the public is asked to help
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the First Division Museum in Wheaton will not host the 75th V-E Day anniversary outdoors this spring.
But the show will go on -- online, that is.
A full day of activities had been planned at Cantigny Park.
However, the party is now going digital and everyone is invited to join in honoring and thanking World War II veterans.
In particular, the museum is asking the public to record 10-second videos with smartphones and upload them by Tuesday, May 5, to FDMuseum.org, where there are instructions.
The segments will be used in a "Cheer for Victory" video available for viewing on May 8, exactly 75 years after Victory in Europe Day in 1945 that ended World War II.
Honor Flight Chicago is helping promote the video's creation and plans to share the final product with as many World War II veterans as possible.
The video content can include anything from sharing photos of family members who served, swing dancing, 1940s fashion and songs, homemade confetti tossing and banging on pots and pans. More suggestions and video tips are posted on the First Division Museum website.
The site features other ways to participate in the virtual celebration, including family activities and links to educational V-E Day videos.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--#SoundTheHorn: Public transit to make noise in honor of COVID-19 fighters

Two quick blasts from the horns of Metra , Amtrak , Pace and CTA trains and buses at 2 p.m. @ @ @ @ @ essential workers fighting COVID-19 .
Amid anxiety and heartbreak as COVID-19 cases grow , the @ @ @ @ @ intended to be a show of solidarity and gratitude , organizers said .
Along with @ @ @ @ @ health care workers , first responders , grocery store employees , child care workers and @ @ @ @ @ up each and every day to do their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic are heroes @ @ @ @ @ Derwinski said .
Members of the public are encouraged to display signs at 2 p.m. @ @ @ @ @ as well , Pace officials said .
Residents who hear horns honking can also post @ @ @ @ @ media using the hashtag , # SoundTheHorn .
Other states participating include New York , @ @ @ @ @ of deaths and cases of the respiratory disease .

#SoundTheHorn: Public transit to make noise in honor of COVID-19 fighters
Metra trains will join others in sounding horns at 2 p.m. Thursday to thank essential workers. Daily Herald file photo
Two quick blasts from the horns of Metra, Amtrak, Pace and CTA trains and buses at 2 p.m. Thursday will speak volumes to essential workers fighting COVID-19.
Amid anxiety and heartbreak as COVID-19 cases grow, the nationwide #SoundTheHorn effort is intended to be a show of solidarity and gratitude, organizers said.
Along with transit employees, "the health care workers, first responders, grocery store employees, child care workers and all others who are showing up each and every day to do their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic are heroes," Metra CEO Jim Derwinski said.
Members of the public are encouraged to display signs at 2 p.m. Thursday, thanking essential workers as well, Pace officials said.
Residents who hear horns honking can also post audio or video on social media using the hashtag, #SoundTheHorn.
Other states participating include New York, which has the highest number of deaths and cases of the respiratory disease.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--Donnie Wahlberg shares Instagram photos, message about new St. Charles restaurant

Actor and singer Donnie Wahlberg knows how hard a hit the hospitality industry has taken amid the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home order .
Wahlburgers , the Massachusetts-based restaurant chain he started with his brothers , is not immune to the hardship .
But in a recent Instagram post showing off the company 's newly constructed St. Charles location , Wahlberg remained optimistic , saying his team is `` fighting hard and will not give up . ''
`` I look forward to the day , in the not too distant future , when we are together in this finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says .
`` Laughing , smiling , talking , listening , eating , drinking , sharing , crying and hopefully yes -- hugging . ''
Bringing his business venture to St. Charles has been a longtime goal for Wahlberg , who lives in town with his wife , actress and TV personality Jenny McCarthy , and their sons .
Before the COVID-19 outbreak , the burger joint at 825 S. Randall Road was slated to begin operating early this month , more than a year after a ceremonial groundbreaking kicked off construction last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bar , a sit-down dining area and an outdoor patio .
It also is expected to display memorabilia belonging to Wahlberg and McCarthy , setting it apart from other locations across the country .
`` When those doors finally do open -- I will be there to lovingly welcome you into the new normal , '' Wahlberg said , as he encouraged his Instagram followers to `` move forward from this time '' with a greater respect , love and kindness for each other .
`` Until then -- myself , my St. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wahlburgers teams around the country are thinking of you ( and ) are here to serve you . ''

Donnie Wahlberg shares Instagram photos, message about new St. Charles restaurant
Construction is nearly complete on the new Wahlburgers in St. Charles. Rick West | Staff Photographer
Actor and singer Donnie Wahlberg knows how hard a hit the hospitality industry has taken amid the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home order.
Wahlburgers, the Massachusetts-based restaurant chain he started with his brothers, is not immune to the hardship. But in a recent Instagram post showing off the company's newly constructed St. Charles location, Wahlberg remained optimistic, saying his team is "fighting hard and will not give up."
A recent Instagram post from Donnie Wahlberg shows off his new Wahlburgers restaurant in St. Charles. "When those doors finally do open -- I will be there to lovingly welcome you into the new normal," he says. - Instagram Screenshot
"I look forward to the day, in the not too distant future, when we are together in this finally 'completed' restaurant," his post says. "Laughing, smiling, talking, listening, eating, drinking, sharing, crying and hopefully yes -- hugging."
Photos of the new Wahlburgers in St. Charles are featured in a recent Instagram post from Donnie Wahlberg, who says his team is "fighting hard and will not give up" amid the coronavirus pandemic. - Instagram Screenshot
Bringing his business venture to St. Charles has been a longtime goal for Wahlberg, who lives in town with his wife, actress and TV personality Jenny McCarthy, and their sons. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the burger joint at 825 S. Randall Road was slated to begin operating early this month, more than a year after a ceremonial groundbreaking kicked off construction last spring.
The establishment has a full-service bar, a sit-down dining area and an outdoor patio. It also is expected to display memorabilia belonging to Wahlberg and McCarthy, setting it apart from other locations across the country.
"When those doors finally do open -- I will be there to lovingly welcome you into the new normal," Wahlberg said, as he encouraged his Instagram followers to "move forward from this time" with a greater respect, love and kindness for each other.
"Until then -- myself, my St. Charles team, my brothers and all Wahlburgers teams around the country are thinking of you (and) are here to serve you."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--April 14 COVID-19 cases per county, some towns, and how to search by ZIP code.

• As of Tuesday , suburban Cook County had 6,707 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 249 deaths..
In Chicago : 9,616 cases and 328 fatalities .
• The Cook County Department of Public Health listed 227 cases of COVID-19 in Des Plaines , 179 in Glenview , 90 in Park Ridge , 89 in Mount Prospect , 81 in Schaumburg , 75 in Wheeling , 74 each in Arlington Heights and Palatine , 58 in Streamwood , 45 in Elk Grove Village , 44 in Hoffman Estates , 28 in Rolling Meadows , 27 in Buffalo Grove ( Cook County portion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• The Cook County sheriff 's office website has reported three deaths of Cook County jail detainees ; 323 detainees have tested positive .
Among sheriff 's office employees , 234 had tested positive as of Tuesday ; 18 have recovered and are back at work .
• The Lake County Health Department lists 1,641 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 56 deaths as of Tuesday .
• Cases in some Lake County towns : 410 to 414 in Waukegan , 65 to 69 in Gurnee and Round Lake , 50 to 54 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Libertyville , 35 to 39 in Vernon Hills , 25 to 29 each in Buffalo Grove ( Lake County portion ) , Grayslake , and Wauconda , 20 to 24 each in Lake Zurich and Lake Villa .
• The Kane County Health Department confirms 453 cases of COVID-19 with 24 deaths at kanehealth.com .
• Cases per town include 167 in Aurora ( Kane County portion ) , 94 in Elgin ( Kane portion ) , 43 in St. Charles , 14 each in Geneva and North Aurora , 12 each in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gilberts , and eight in Sugar Grove .
• Cases per suburb include 106 in Naperville ( DuPage portion ) , 91 in Addison , 83 in Carol Stream , 75 each in Bensenville , 76 in Lombard , 68 in Willowbrook , 65 in Elmhurst , 53 in Glendale Heights , 52 in Downers Grove , 45 in Aurora ( DuPage County portion ) and 47 in West Chicago .
• There are 266 cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths in McHenry County , according to the health department .
• There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 75 deaths , the health department says .
• Cases per town include 51 in Naperville in ZIP codes 60563 and 60540 ) and 155 in Aurora in ZIP codes 60506 and 60505 ( Will County portion ) .

April 14 COVID-19 cases per county, some towns, and how to search by ZIP code.
Cook County's Department of Public Health has a website, shown here at the end of March, that breaks down cases of COVID-19 suburb by suburb.
Interactive map
Cook County
• As of Tuesday, suburban Cook County had 6,707 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 249 deaths.. In Chicago: 9,616 cases and 328 fatalities.
• The Cook County Department of Public Health listed 227 cases of COVID-19 in Des Plaines, 179 in Glenview, 90 in Park Ridge, 89 in Mount Prospect, 81 in Schaumburg, 75 in Wheeling, 74 each in Arlington Heights and Palatine, 58 in Streamwood, 45 in Elk Grove Village, 44 in Hoffman Estates, 28 in Rolling Meadows, 27 in Buffalo Grove (Cook County portion), and 18 in Prospect Heights.
• The Cook County sheriff's office website has reported three deaths of Cook County jail detainees; 323 detainees have tested positive. Among sheriff's office employees, 234 had tested positive as of Tuesday; 18 have recovered and are back at work.
Lake County
• The Lake County Health Department lists 1,641 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 56 deaths as of Tuesday.
• Cases in some Lake County towns: 410 to 414 in Waukegan, 65 to 69 in Gurnee and Round Lake, 50 to 54 in Mundelein, 40 to 44 in Libertyville, 35 to 39 in Vernon Hills, 25 to 29 each in Buffalo Grove (Lake County portion), Grayslake, and Wauconda, 20 to 24 each in Lake Zurich and Lake Villa.
Kane County
• The Kane County Health Department confirms 453 cases of COVID-19 with 24 deaths at kanehealth.com.
• Cases per town include 167 in Aurora (Kane County portion), 94 in Elgin (Kane portion), 43 in St. Charles, 14 each in Geneva and North Aurora, 12 each in Batavia and South Elgin, 11 in Gilberts, and eight in Sugar Grove.
DuPage County
• The DuPage County Health Department reported 1,313 confirmed cases and 60 deaths.
• Cases per suburb include 106 in Naperville (DuPage portion), 91 in Addison, 83 in Carol Stream, 75 each in Bensenville, 76 in Lombard, 68 in Willowbrook, 65 in Elmhurst, 53 in Glendale Heights, 52 in Downers Grove, 45 in Aurora (DuPage County portion) and 47 in West Chicago.
McHenry County
• There are 266 cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths in McHenry County, according to the health department.
Will County
• There have been 1,365 cases of COVID-19 and 75 deaths, the health department says.
• Cases per town include 51 in Naperville in ZIP codes 60563 and 60540) and 155 in Aurora in ZIP codes 60506 and 60505 (Will County portion).


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--Dining in: Despite tough times, restaurants giving back to front-line workers

As Illinois residents continue to abide by Gov .
J.B. Pritzker 's stay-at-home order , it 's important to support suburban restaurants by ordering meals to dine on at home .
To find out which restaurants are still offering curbside , carry out or delivery , check our list of towns and restaurants here : dailyherald.com/entlife/ or see diningatadistance.com/chicago .
The Hen House : The brunch restaurant in Wheaton is offering a couple of charitable deals .
First , it 's offering 20 % off to any front-line worker who places an order .
Also , for any customer who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a front-line worker at Central DuPage Hospital , Hen House will match it with another donated meal .
Deals for everyone include a free order of pancakes between the hours of 1 and 3 p.m. with an entree order and a free bowl of soup with all lunch items .
The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily for no-contact curbside pickup or delivery through Uber Eats , DoorDash or GrubHub .
The Hen House is at 1060 College Ave. , Wheaton , ( 630 ) 480-0611 or the-hen-house-of-wheaton.business.site/ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurant is now offering Noodles Family Meals for four featuring Italian Classics , Mac Pack , Asian Bowls and World Flavors .
What 's even better is that for every family meal purchased , Noodles will donate a regular-sized bowl back to health care workers now through May 31 .
The family meals are available for curbside pickup or free delivery through April 30 when ordering from noodles.com or the Noodles app .
Noodles has locations throughout the suburbs .
For details , see noodles.com/familymeals/ .
Steak ' n Shake : Free fries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that correctly .
Steak ' n Shake has expanded its # WereAllEssential offer so all customers can get a free small order of fries from the drive-through with no purchase necessary .
Limit one per person .
The fast-food restaurant has locations throughout the suburbs .
See steaknshake.com/menu_specials/free-fries/ for details .
White Castle : In support of those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic , now through April 30 , health care workers and EMTs can receive one free Combo Meal ( 1-6 ) or Breakfast Combo each day by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the drive-through at White Castle .
The fast-food restaurant has locations throughout the suburbs .
whitecastle.com/ .
Zin GastroPub : Customers are encouraged to donate a meal for a hero , to be delivered to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington on Friday , April 17 .
It 's $ 15 per meal .
Besides offering its regular menu for curbside pickup or delivery , the Lake Zurich gastropub is also offering customers the chance to order farm-to-table provisions .
Items available include grass-fed meats , dairy ( milk , eggs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , onions , semolina bread and more .
Also , wines are 50 % off .
Zin GastroPub , which is open from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday , is at 583 N. Rand Road , Lake Zurich , ( 847 ) 946-4167 or zingastropub.com/ .
Michael Jordan 's Restaurant in Oak Brook is offering a special dinner Sunday , April 19 , to pair with ESPN 's new documentary `` The Last Dance . ''
Dinner and a doc If you 're missing live NBA action right now , ESPN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The Last Dance , '' featuring Chicago Bulls player Michael Jordan during his last season , starting at 8 p.m. Sunday , April 19 .
For the occasion , Michael Jordan 's Restaurant in Oak Brook is offering a special dinner menu available for pickup .
For $ 24 per person , each meal will include garlic bread , soup or salad , a choice of entree ( salmon and salsa , roasted chicken or bourbon barbecue ribs ; $ 15 upgrade for a 12-ounce New York Strip or a 10-ounce filet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stone ground grits , green beans with country ham and smoked pecans , grilled asparagus ) and a triple chocolate brownie .
Plus , kids eat for free ( one kids ' meal per paid adult ) .
Options include sliders , mac and cheese or chicken tenders .
Select wines start at $ 19 per bottle .
Order through Tock or at ( 630 ) 828-2932 from noon to 5 p.m. through Friday , April 17 .
Michael Jordan 's Restaurant is at 1225 W. 22nd St. , Oak Brook , ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mignon is on the special takeout dinner menu Sunday , April 19 , at Michael Jordan 's Restaurant in Oak Brook .
It 's perfect to pair with ESPN 's new documentary , `` The Last Dance , '' airing Sunday .
Recent re-openings Napoli Per Tutti : After being closed for a few weeks , the Schaumburg restaurant will once again be serving its Neapolitan pizzas and Italian specialties for pick up and delivery from Sliced , Uber Eats and GrubHub starting at 4 p.m. Thursday , April 16 .
Napoli Per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schaumburg , ( 224 ) 653-9464 or napolipertutti.com/ .
Palm Court : The Arlington Heights institution reopened this week for carry out and delivery via GrubHub and DoorDash .
Besides a limited carryout menu , Palm Court is also offering a family-style dinner for four for $ 58 .
It includes cream of chicken rice soup , salad , a choice of chicken piccata , chicken kabob , sirloin kabob , tilapia or pasta primavera , a side and bread pudding served with sweet bourbon glaze .
The restaurant is at 1912 N. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 847 ) 870-7770 or palmcourt.net/ .
The Blossom Cafe : Who does n't like brunch ?
The Blossom Cafe is offering family brunch meals perfect for the weekend or weekday .
Brunch for Two ( four scrambled eggs , two pancakes , two slices of French toast , four strips of bacon , four sausage links and two cups of organic-blend coffee ) is $ 29.99 .
Brunch for Four is $ 54.99 and Brunch for Six is $ 84.99 .
The brunch meals , offered from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or curbside pickup only .
The restaurant is at 8349 W. Lawrence Ave. , Norridge , ( 708 ) 453-5300 or theblossomcafe.com/ .
Phat Phat : The new Chinese eatery in Schaumburg is offering complimentary spring rolls with any order of $ 30 or more for take out or delivery .
The restaurant is open for orders from noon to 8 p.m. daily at ( 847 ) 250-2345 or through GrubHub .
The restaurant is at 17 S. Roselle Road , Schaumburg , phatphatchinese.com/ .
How you can help With Gov .
Pritzker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 30 , and the dining rooms of suburban restaurants closed , many eateries are struggling .
Here are some ways you can help : • The Bien Trucha Group -- Bien Trucha in Geneva , a toda madre in Glen Ellyn and Quiubo in Naperville -- has devised a way for patrons to help first responders while also supporting the restaurant group .
BTG has created two packages that patrons can order to provide meals to staff members ( doctors , nurses , cleaning crew , administrative , volunteers and others ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DuPage Hospital in Winfield , Edward Hospital in Naperville and the Northern Illinois Food Bank ( which is distributing food boxes to those most in need ) .
One package feeds 20 and costs $ 250 and the other feeds 40 and costs $ 500 .
To order , see toasttab.com/bien-trucha-410-410-w-state-st/v3 .
Also , another way to help BTG is by buying a gift card , as 100 % of gift card sales will go toward supporting the hourly staff .
For details , see bientrucha.com/ , atmrestaurant.com/ or quiubomx.com/ .
• Bottleneck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vernon Hills , Schaumburg and Wheeling and Old Town Pour House in Naperville and Oak Brook , has closed all of its restaurants and laid off a majority of its employees , either temporarily or permanently , during the pandemic .
To help out its team members , Bottleneck has set up a Go Fund Me Employee Relief Fund , with the goal of raising $ 100,000 .
For those who donate $ 500 or more , Bottleneck Management will return the favor with a $ 500 gift card .
For details and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see cityworksrestaurant.com/ or oldtownpourhouse.com/ .
• Help support Mickey Finn 's and its workers by buying a gift card to the Libertyville brewery .
For every $ 100 gift card purchased , $ 20 will go to the restaurant 's out-of-work staff .
Plus , all tips from delivery or curbside takeout also will go to out-of-work staff .
Temporary hours are 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday and 4 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday .
Mickey Finn 's Brewery is at 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Libertyville , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Dining in: Despite tough times, restaurants giving back to front-line workers
For any Hen House customer who wants to donate a meal to a front-line worker at Central DuPage Hospital, the brunch restaurant will also donate a meal. Courtesy of The Hen House
As Illinois residents continue to abide by Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order, it's important to support suburban restaurants by ordering meals to dine on at home. To find out which restaurants are still offering curbside, carry out or delivery, check our list of towns and restaurants here: dailyherald.com/entlife/ or see diningatadistance.com/chicago.
Giving back
The Hen House: The brunch restaurant in Wheaton is offering a couple of charitable deals. First, it's offering 20% off to any front-line worker who places an order. Also, for any customer who would like to donate a meal to a front-line worker at Central DuPage Hospital, Hen House will match it with another donated meal. Deals for everyone include a free order of pancakes between the hours of 1 and 3 p.m. with an entree order and a free bowl of soup with all lunch items. The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily for no-contact curbside pickup or delivery through Uber Eats, DoorDash or GrubHub. The Hen House is at 1060 College Ave., Wheaton, (630) 480-0611 or the-hen-house-of-wheaton.business.site/.
The Hen House of Wheaton is offering free pancakes from 1 to 3 p.m. with any entree order. - Courtesy of The Hen House
Noodles & Company: The fast-casual pasta restaurant is now offering Noodles Family Meals for four featuring Italian Classics, Mac Pack, Asian Bowls and World Flavors. What's even better is that for every family meal purchased, Noodles will donate a regular-sized bowl back to health care workers now through May 31. The family meals are available for curbside pickup or free delivery through April 30 when ordering from noodles.com or the Noodles app. Noodles has locations throughout the suburbs. For details, see noodles.com/familymeals/.
Noodles Family Meals for four feature a choice of Italian Classics, Mac Pack, Asian Bowls and World Flavors. - Courtesy of Noodles & Company
Steak 'n Shake: Free fries for all! Yes, you read that correctly. Steak 'n Shake has expanded its #WereAllEssential offer so all customers can get a free small order of fries from the drive-through with no purchase necessary. Limit one per person. The fast-food restaurant has locations throughout the suburbs. See steaknshake.com/menu_specials/free-fries/ for details.
Now through April 30, health care workers and EMTs can receive one free Combo Meal or Breakfast Combo each day at White Castle. - Courtesy of White Castle
White Castle: In support of those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, now through April 30, health care workers and EMTs can receive one free Combo Meal (1-6) or Breakfast Combo each day by showing a valid work ID when going through the drive-through at White Castle. The fast-food restaurant has locations throughout the suburbs. whitecastle.com/.
Zin GastroPub: Customers are encouraged to donate a meal for a hero, to be delivered to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington on Friday, April 17. It's $15 per meal. Besides offering its regular menu for curbside pickup or delivery, the Lake Zurich gastropub is also offering customers the chance to order farm-to-table provisions. Items available include grass-fed meats, dairy (milk, eggs, cheese curds), honey, potatoes, onions, semolina bread and more. Also, wines are 50% off. Zin GastroPub, which is open from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, is at 583 N. Rand Road, Lake Zurich, (847) 946-4167 or zingastropub.com/.
Shaw's one-day-only pop-up
Shaw's Crab House in Schaumburg is opening for one day only -- from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 17 -- to host a special pop-up King Crab Dinner for Two for $150. The feast include Parker House rolls, Shaw's Classic Caesar Salad, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, Alaskan Red King Crab Legs and chocolate cake. Shaw's is also offering its entire wine list for half-off, plus diners can order cocktail kits, too. Walk-in guests will be accepted for wine or cocktail orders only. Dinners must be pre-ordered and pickup times arranged online through Tock. Shaw's is at 1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-2722 or shawscrabhouse.com/.
Michael Jordan's Restaurant in Oak Brook is offering a special dinner Sunday, April 19, to pair with ESPN's new documentary "The Last Dance." - Courtesy of Michael Jordan's Restaurant
If you're missing live NBA action right now, ESPN is releasing a 10-part documentary series, "The Last Dance," featuring Chicago Bulls player Michael Jordan during his last season, starting at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 19. For the occasion, Michael Jordan's Restaurant in Oak Brook is offering a special dinner menu available for pickup. For $24 per person, each meal will include garlic bread, soup or salad, a choice of entree (salmon and salsa, roasted chicken or bourbon barbecue ribs; $15 upgrade for a 12-ounce New York Strip or a 10-ounce filet), two sides (aged cheddar stone ground grits, green beans with country ham and smoked pecans, grilled asparagus) and a triple chocolate brownie. Plus, kids eat for free (one kids' meal per paid adult). Options include sliders, mac and cheese or chicken tenders. Select wines start at $19 per bottle. Order through Tock or at (630) 828-2932 from noon to 5 p.m. through Friday, April 17.
Michael Jordan's Restaurant is at 1225 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, (630) 828-2932 or michaeljordansrestaurant.com/.
Filet mignon is on the special takeout dinner menu Sunday, April 19, at Michael Jordan's Restaurant in Oak Brook. It's perfect to pair with ESPN's new documentary, "The Last Dance," airing Sunday. - Courtesy of Michael Jordan's Restaurant
Napoli Per Tutti: After being closed for a few weeks, the Schaumburg restaurant will once again be serving its Neapolitan pizzas and Italian specialties for pick up and delivery from Sliced, Uber Eats and GrubHub starting at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 16. Napoli Per Tutti is at 181 Barrington Road, Schaumburg, (224) 653-9464 or napolipertutti.com/.
Palm Court: The Arlington Heights institution reopened this week for carry out and delivery via GrubHub and DoorDash. Besides a limited carryout menu, Palm Court is also offering a family-style dinner for four for $58. It includes cream of chicken rice soup, salad, a choice of chicken piccata, chicken kabob, sirloin kabob, tilapia or pasta primavera, a side and bread pudding served with sweet bourbon glaze. The restaurant is at 1912 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, (847) 870-7770 or palmcourt.net/.
More deals
The Blossom Cafe: Who doesn't like brunch? The Blossom Cafe is offering family brunch meals perfect for the weekend or weekday. Brunch for Two (four scrambled eggs, two pancakes, two slices of French toast, four strips of bacon, four sausage links and two cups of organic-blend coffee) is $29.99. Brunch for Four is $54.99 and Brunch for Six is $84.99. The brunch meals, offered from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, are available for carry out or curbside pickup only. The restaurant is at 8349 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, (708) 453-5300 or theblossomcafe.com/.
Phat Phat: The new Chinese eatery in Schaumburg is offering complimentary spring rolls with any order of $30 or more for take out or delivery. The restaurant is open for orders from noon to 8 p.m. daily at (847) 250-2345 or through GrubHub. The restaurant is at 17 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, phatphatchinese.com/.
How you can help
With Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order lasting at least through April 30, and the dining rooms of suburban restaurants closed, many eateries are struggling. Here are some ways you can help:
• The Bien Trucha Group -- Bien Trucha in Geneva, a toda madre in Glen Ellyn and Quiubo in Naperville -- has devised a way for patrons to help first responders while also supporting the restaurant group. BTG has created two packages that patrons can order to provide meals to staff members (doctors, nurses, cleaning crew, administrative, volunteers and others) at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Edward Hospital in Naperville and the Northern Illinois Food Bank (which is distributing food boxes to those most in need). One package feeds 20 and costs $250 and the other feeds 40 and costs $500. To order, see toasttab.com/bien-trucha-410-410-w-state-st/v3. Also, another way to help BTG is by buying a gift card, as 100% of gift card sales will go toward supporting the hourly staff. For details, see bientrucha.com/, atmrestaurant.com/ or quiubomx.com/.
• Bottleneck Management, which owns City Works in Vernon Hills, Schaumburg and Wheeling and Old Town Pour House in Naperville and Oak Brook, has closed all of its restaurants and laid off a majority of its employees, either temporarily or permanently, during the pandemic. To help out its team members, Bottleneck has set up a Go Fund Me Employee Relief Fund, with the goal of raising $100,000. For those who donate $500 or more, Bottleneck Management will return the favor with a $500 gift card. For details and to donate, see gofundme.com/f/bottleneck-management-employee-relief-fund. Or see cityworksrestaurant.com/ or oldtownpourhouse.com/.
• Help support Mickey Finn's and its workers by buying a gift card to the Libertyville brewery. For every $100 gift card purchased, $20 will go to the restaurant's out-of-work staff. Plus, all tips from delivery or curbside takeout also will go to out-of-work staff. Temporary hours are 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday and 4 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Mickey Finn's Brewery is at 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, (847) 362-6688 or mickeyfinnsbrewery.com/.
• To submit restaurant news or deals, email clinden@dailyherald.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-14--A song to make you smile: 'Que Sera Sera' by Doris Day

We 're trying to inject a little positivity in the paper ( and on dailyherald.com ) with a daily `` @ @ @ @ @ . ''
It 's designed to help lift you out of your coronavirus funk .
@ @ @ @ @ Que Sera Sera '' by Doris Day , released in 1956 .

A song to make you smile: 'Que Sera Sera' by Doris Day
Actress and singer Doris Day performs in a scene from "Love Me or Leave Me" in Los Angeles in 1955. Associated Press
We're trying to inject a little positivity in the paper (and on dailyherald.com) with a daily "Song to Make You Smile."
It's designed to help lift you out of your coronavirus funk.
Today's selection is "Que Sera Sera" by Doris Day, released in 1956.
Send your ideas to suggestions@dailyherald.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--'He will be my silent warrior': ER doctor describes her bond with COVID-19 patient

Editor ’ s note : Dr. Halleh Akbarnia is an emergency medicine physician at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville .
She wrote the following April 7 on Facebook , and has given permission for it to be republished here .
I have been an emergency medicine physician for almost 20 years .
I have worked through numerous disasters , and I 'm used to the daily grind of heart attacks , gunshots , strokes , flu , traumas and more .
It 's par for the course in my field .
Yet nothing has made me feel the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as this pandemic has -- that knot-in-the-pit-of-your-stomach sensation while heading into work , comforted only by the empathetic faces of my colleagues who are going through the same .
I am grateful for their presence , knowing they are both literally and figuratively with me , that they understand and accept so profoundly the risks we take each day .
I also hope that my friends and family forgive me for my lack of presence during this time -- precisely when we need each other most -- and that they realize that their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small gestures that come my way daily are the fuel that gets me through each day .
This is a story for all of us .
I met my patient , Mr. C. , on my first real `` pandemic '' shift , when what we were seeing that day was what we had been preparing for .
He was classic in his presentation , his X-ray findings , his low oxygen levels ... we just knew .
And he was the nicest man I had met in a long time .
Gasping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we needed anything , and that it would all be OK .
He told us he was a teacher but that he was learning so much from us , and how much he respected what we were doing .
The opposite could not be more true .
We had to decide how long we would try to let him work through this low oxygen state before needing to intubate him .
His levels kept falling , and despite all our best efforts it was time to put him on the ventilator .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about this , `` but Doc , I trust you and am putting myself in your hands . ''
That uneasy feeling in my stomach grew even more in that moment .
But he , with his teacher 's steady voice , kept me grounded , where I was supposed to be .
I saw his eyes looking at me , seeing the kindness in them , even as we pushed the medications to put him to sleep .
To say this was an `` easy '' intubation is an understatement .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few times during those first minutes , but he kept coming back .
We fought hard to keep him with us .
The patience and strength of my team that day , truly remarkable .
I handed him over to my friend and colleague , Dr. Beth Ginsburg , and her team in the ICU , and her calming voice reassured me that they had it from here .
And then for the next 12 days , I waited and watched his progress , knowing the statistics , and how sick he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They did their magic , and just yesterday my new friend Mr. C was extubated .
I decided to go `` meet '' him again .
Mr. C. was in the COVID stepdown unit , recovering , without family .
Nobody was allowed to visit him ; even worse , his wife had been home alone in isolation for the past 14 days , too .
My heart broke thinking of how that must have been for her .
I cautiously went into his room , donned in my PPE , and when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second .
A moment of recognition .
I introduced myself .
`` I 'm Dr. Akbarnia , Mr. C. I was the last person you saw in the ER .
You told me you trusted us to get you to this side .
Looks like you did just fine . ''
He started to cry .
He said , `` I remember your eyes . ''
And I started to cry .
What he did n't know is that , at that moment , I realized that we do what we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moments like these .
His strength , his kindness , his calming words to me meant everything .
At that moment , my heart ( which had been beating over 100 bpm since this pandemic began ) finally slowed down .
I sat down and we talked .
I told him that while he is here , we are his family .
He will always have a place in my heart .
And whether he knows it or not , he will be my silent warrior and guide as I take care of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He will fuel me until the day I hang up my stethoscope .
• Editor 's note : Mr. C has since been discharged from Condell and is at home recovering .

'He will be my silent warrior': ER doctor describes her bond with COVID-19 patient
Dr. Halleh Akbarnia with her patient, Mr. C., at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville. "He will be my silent warrior and guide as I take care of every patient," Akbarnia wrote in a Facebook post. Courtesy of Dr. Halleh Akbarnia
Editor’s note: Dr. Halleh Akbarnia is an emergency medicine physician at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She wrote the following April 7 on Facebook, and has given permission for it to be republished here.
I have been an emergency medicine physician for almost 20 years. I have worked through numerous disasters, and I'm used to the daily grind of heart attacks, gunshots, strokes, flu, traumas and more. It's par for the course in my field. Yet nothing has made me feel the way I do about my "job" as this pandemic has -- that knot-in-the-pit-of-your-stomach sensation while heading into work, comforted only by the empathetic faces of my colleagues who are going through the same. I am grateful for their presence, knowing they are both literally and figuratively with me, that they understand and accept so profoundly the risks we take each day. I also hope that my friends and family forgive me for my lack of presence during this time -- precisely when we need each other most -- and that they realize that their words, their encouragement, and their small gestures that come my way daily are the fuel that gets me through each day. This is a story for all of us.
I met my patient, Mr. C., on my first real "pandemic" shift, when what we were seeing that day was what we had been preparing for. He was classic in his presentation, his X-ray findings, his low oxygen levels ... we just knew. And he was the nicest man I had met in a long time. Gasping for breath, he kept asking if we needed anything, and that it would all be OK. He told us he was a teacher but that he was learning so much from us, and how much he respected what we were doing. The opposite could not be more true.
We had to decide how long we would try to let him work through this low oxygen state before needing to intubate him. His levels kept falling, and despite all our best efforts it was time to put him on the ventilator. He told us he didn't feel great about this, "but Doc, I trust you and am putting myself in your hands."
That uneasy feeling in my stomach grew even more in that moment. But he, with his teacher's steady voice, kept me grounded, where I was supposed to be. I saw his eyes looking at me, seeing the kindness in them, even as we pushed the medications to put him to sleep. To say this was an "easy" intubation is an understatement. It was not. He nearly left us a few times during those first minutes, but he kept coming back. We fought hard to keep him with us. The patience and strength of my team that day, truly remarkable.
I handed him over to my friend and colleague, Dr. Beth Ginsburg, and her team in the ICU, and her calming voice reassured me that they had it from here. And then for the next 12 days, I waited and watched his progress, knowing the statistics, and how sick he was when he got to us. They did their magic, and just yesterday my new friend Mr. C was extubated. I decided to go "meet" him again.
Mr. C. was in the COVID stepdown unit, recovering, without family. Nobody was allowed to visit him; even worse, his wife had been home alone in isolation for the past 14 days, too. My heart broke thinking of how that must have been for her. I cautiously went into his room, donned in my PPE, and when he saw me, he stopped for a second. A moment of recognition.
I introduced myself. "I'm Dr. Akbarnia, Mr. C. I was the last person you saw in the ER. You told me you trusted us to get you to this side. Looks like you did just fine." He started to cry. He said, "I remember your eyes." And I started to cry. What he didn't know is that, at that moment, I realized that we do what we do exactly for people like him, for moments like these. His strength, his kindness, his calming words to me meant everything. At that moment, my heart (which had been beating over 100 bpm since this pandemic began) finally slowed down.
I sat down and we talked. I told him that while he is here, we are his family. He will always have a place in my heart. And whether he knows it or not, he will be my silent warrior and guide as I take care of every patient, COVID or not. He will fuel me until the day I hang up my stethoscope.
• Editor's note: Mr. C has since been discharged from Condell and is at home recovering.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--Two people charged after 5 dead dogs, 2 dead cats found in Fox Lake home

A pair of Des Plaines residents face multiple felony animal cruelty charges stemming from the discovery of five dead dogs and two dead cats in a Fox Lake home they previously rented .
Cathryn N. Franke , 33 , and Thomas J. Gilhooly , 38 , both of the 8900 block of David Place , are charged with seven counts each of aggravated cruelty to animals , Lake County sheriff 's police announced Wednesday .
Both were in custody at the Lake County jail Wednesday on $ 100,000 bail , pending scheduled court appearances Friday .
The arrests of Franke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that began Jan. 6 , when a sheriff 's deputy was enforcing a court-ordered eviction at their previous home in the 0-100 block of Hilltop Avenue in Fox Lake .
Sheriff 's police say the deputy was overcome by an extraordinarily foul odor after entering the home , which was covered in animal urine and feces .
The deputy later located five deceased dogs , all in different stages of decomposition , along with two dead cats in advanced stages of decomposition , authorities say .
Fox Lake police were called , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into Franke and Gilhooly , police said .
Following their investigation , the police department obtained arrest warrants for the pair .
On Tuesday , the Lake County Sheriff 's Warrants Team located Gilhooly and Franke living in Des Plaines and arrested them without incident , according to the sheriff 's office .

Two people charged after 5 dead dogs, 2 dead cats found in Fox Lake home
A pair of Des Plaines residents face multiple felony animal cruelty charges stemming from the discovery of five dead dogs and two dead cats in a Fox Lake home they previously rented.
Cathryn N. Franke, 33, and Thomas J. Gilhooly, 38, both of the 8900 block of David Place, are charged with seven counts each of aggravated cruelty to animals, Lake County sheriff's police announced Wednesday.
Both were in custody at the Lake County jail Wednesday on $100,000 bail, pending scheduled court appearances Friday.
The arrests of Franke and Gilhooly on Tuesday culminated an investigation that began Jan. 6, when a sheriff's deputy was enforcing a court-ordered eviction at their previous home in the 0-100 block of Hilltop Avenue in Fox Lake.
Sheriff's police say the deputy was overcome by an extraordinarily foul odor after entering the home, which was covered in animal urine and feces. The deputy later located five deceased dogs, all in different stages of decomposition, along with two dead cats in advanced stages of decomposition, authorities say.
Fox Lake police were called, and police and village authorities continued the investigation into Franke and Gilhooly, police said. Following their investigation, the police department obtained arrest warrants for the pair.
On Tuesday, the Lake County Sheriff's Warrants Team located Gilhooly and Franke living in Des Plaines and arrested them without incident, according to the sheriff's office.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--Palatine man loans RV to Lombard nurse so she can keep family safe

A Palatine man has found a medical professional to take him up on his offer of free use of the family RV to avoid spreading COVID-19 at home after caring for infected patients on the job .
Ryan Gable said he delivered the 36-foot Winnebago Vista LX on Monday to the Lombard home of nurse Stephanie French .
The married mother of two young children has been working in an intensive care unit at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood .
Now , instead of going into her home after a day on the job , she can stay in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They 're so appreciative , '' Gable said Wednesday .
`` And it 's just funny because they 're so appreciative and I 'm the one who 's just like , 'No , no no .
We all have to thank you . '
`` This is just a dumb , big RV .
This is very simple to lend this out .
Walking into a hospital with everything that 's going on , that 's crazy .
That 's the courage , not lending out an RV . ''
Gable said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Winnebago instead of letting it sit idle .
He was compelled to offer free use of it after seeing news reports from across the country about health care workers who are sleeping in tents , garages or cars rather than going home .
He said he received about 10 email requests since the offer became public early this month , The main condition was that the recipient needed a driveway long and wide enough for the 36-foot Winnebago .
Gable said he and his wife , Carrie , decided on French in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 4 .
French 's husband , Ryan , described his family 's situation in an email to Gable .
`` This is just giving her a little bit of comfort , '' Gable said .
`` I think that 's just what it is .
Anything that we can do as a society to support these people , that 's just what we have to do .
No choice . ''
The Frenches could not be immediately reached for comment .
Gable 's mother , Carolyn , is well known to Daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked for 12 years as a waitress before building a successful transportation company in Lake Zurich , Carolyn Gable launched the Believe Project with the Daily Herald in 2014 .
Every December since , she 's provided the newspaper with 31 envelopes , each containing a $ 100 bill .
Every day during the month , a $ 100 bill is sent to a reader who submits the most compelling story for helping others with the money .

Palatine man loans RV to Lombard nurse so she can keep family safe
Ryan Gable of Palatine, front, is loaning his recreational vehicle to nurse Stephanie French, rear with mask, so she can be next to her home while keeping her family safe after her days on the job around COVID-19 patients. With her is her husband, Ryan French. Courtesy of Ryan Gable
A Palatine man has found a medical professional to take him up on his offer of free use of the family RV to avoid spreading COVID-19 at home after caring for infected patients on the job.
Ryan Gable said he delivered the 36-foot Winnebago Vista LX on Monday to the Lombard home of nurse Stephanie French.
The married mother of two young children has been working in an intensive care unit at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. Now, instead of going into her home after a day on the job, she can stay in the RV parked on the driveway.
"They're so appreciative," Gable said Wednesday. "And it's just funny because they're so appreciative and I'm the one who's just like, 'No, no no. We all have to thank you.'
"This is just a dumb, big RV. This is very simple to lend this out. Walking into a hospital with everything that's going on, that's crazy. That's the courage, not lending out an RV."
Gable said he wanted to do something useful with the Winnebago instead of letting it sit idle. He was compelled to offer free use of it after seeing news reports from across the country about health care workers who are sleeping in tents, garages or cars rather than going home.
He said he received about 10 email requests since the offer became public early this month, The main condition was that the recipient needed a driveway long and wide enough for the 36-foot Winnebago.
Gable said he and his wife, Carrie, decided on French in part because she has children ages 6 and 4. French's husband, Ryan, described his family's situation in an email to Gable.
"This is just giving her a little bit of comfort," Gable said. "I think that's just what it is. Anything that we can do as a society to support these people, that's just what we have to do. No choice."
The Frenches could not be immediately reached for comment.
Gable's mother, Carolyn, is well known to Daily Herald readers. A single mom who worked for 12 years as a waitress before building a successful transportation company in Lake Zurich, Carolyn Gable launched the Believe Project with the Daily Herald in 2014.
Every December since, she's provided the newspaper with 31 envelopes, each containing a $100 bill. Every day during the month, a $100 bill is sent to a reader who submits the most compelling story for helping others with the money.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-15--Roadwork to start near DuPage government complex in Wheaton

Wheaton drivers wo n't have to chill out to an Enya playlist during this spring 's construction season .
The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to start separate resurfacing projects on two well-traveled arterial routes -- Manchester Road and President Street -- the week of April 26 .
But the statewide stay-at-home order means there wo n't be the usual traffic crunch around roadwork .
The age of self-isolation also will help accelerate construction , said Sarang Lagvankar , Wheaton 's senior project engineer .
`` The timing just happened to work out while the isolation is in effect , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The reduction in traffic does help construction and hopefully a lot of the delays will be minimized during this time . ''
Hoffman Estates-based Plote Construction will work on both roads concurrently , but Manchester may take longer because more sidewalks need to be replaced at the intersections , Lagvankar said .
Crews are resurfacing a stretch of Manchester from County Farm Road to Gables Boulevard , just west of the bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks .
The DuPage County government complex , the county fairgrounds and neighborhoods west of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Crews also are resurfacing President from Harrison Avenue to Geneva Road .
Both roads will remain open to traffic , though flaggers will direct drivers around lane closures on days when pavement grinding and paving are happening , Lagvankar said .
Electronic message boards will notify drivers of detours .
IDOT is administering federal funds for the work and dictating the schedule .
The city 's share will cost $ 199,500 for construction on Manchester and about $ 9,000 for engineering .
The city is paying $ 239,000 for improvements on President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ connecting the city 's west and east sides , has n't been repaved in about 15 years .
Both projects will replace curbs and sidewalks at intersections for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act , followed by pavement resurfacing .
A contract completion date is set for July , barring unforeseen circumstances .
Based on the current schedule , crews might finish by mid-June if the weather cooperates , Lagvankar said .

Roadwork to start near DuPage government complex in Wheaton
Wheaton drivers won't have to chill out to an Enya playlist during this spring's construction season.
The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to start separate resurfacing projects on two well-traveled arterial routes -- Manchester Road and President Street -- the week of April 26.
But the statewide stay-at-home order means there won't be the usual traffic crunch around roadwork. The age of self-isolation also will help accelerate construction, said Sarang Lagvankar, Wheaton's senior project engineer.
"The timing just happened to work out while the isolation is in effect," Lagvankar said via email Wednesday. "The reduction in traffic does help construction and hopefully a lot of the delays will be minimized during this time."
Hoffman Estates-based Plote Construction will work on both roads concurrently, but Manchester may take longer because more sidewalks need to be replaced at the intersections, Lagvankar said.
Crews are resurfacing a stretch of Manchester from County Farm Road to Gables Boulevard, just west of the bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The DuPage County government complex, the county fairgrounds and neighborhoods west of downtown stand in the path of construction.
Crews also are resurfacing President from Harrison Avenue to Geneva Road.
Both roads will remain open to traffic, though flaggers will direct drivers around lane closures on days when pavement grinding and paving are happening, Lagvankar said. Electronic message boards will notify drivers of detours.
IDOT is administering federal funds for the work and dictating the schedule. The city's share will cost $199,500 for construction on Manchester and about $9,000 for engineering. The city is paying $239,000 for improvements on President.
Manchester, the main arterial road connecting the city's west and east sides, hasn't been repaved in about 15 years.
Both projects will replace curbs and sidewalks at intersections for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, followed by pavement resurfacing.
A contract completion date is set for July, barring unforeseen circumstances. Based on the current schedule, crews might finish by mid-June if the weather cooperates, Lagvankar said.