dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Tests for ethylene oxide in Lake County are done. What happens next?

With the third and final round of air quality testing for cancer-causing ethylene oxide near factories in Gurnee and Waukegan concluded , local officials are urging experts to quickly analyze the findings and determine the community 's risk .
Results of 606 samples taken over the past year near Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Gurnee and Medline Industries in Waukegan have been forwarded to federal and state authorities to determine what they mean .
The pending analysis will involve a lot of math and computer modeling , as the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry conducts a health risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark Pfister , executive director of the Lake County Health Department .
`` We 're looking forward to the experts doing what they do best , '' he said .
The analysis will determine what the community exposure is , or has been , where people `` live and play , '' according to Pfister .
Bands of risk areas will be determined based on the data .
The air quality testing on behalf of Lake County , Gurnee and Waukegan took part in three phases .
The most recent , which ended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 sites every third day for a month .
`` We 're excited the data is now in the hands of the experts , '' Pfister said .
`` We 're very interested to see what the findings are and how those findings are communicated , '' to the public .
The health department has posted the results online , but has not made conclusions .
In a related action , the Illinois Department of Public Health has agreed to conduct a cancer incidence study to provide a retrospective look over 20 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take several months , according to Lake County health officials .
But a speedy review is being urged by U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and others .
`` I look forward to working with ATSDR to ensure this work is completed in a timely manner so that all of our communities can have confidence in the safety of the air we breathe , '' Schneider said in a statement .
Lake County Board Chairwoman Sandy Hart had a similar message and asked the ATSDR and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to `` communicate the findings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Hart said the testing `` has identified concentrations of EtO ( ethylene oxide ) that concern me . ''
`` We now ask our federal partners to do their part and analyze our air monitoring results , assess and quantify the risk to our Lake County residents and directly provide answers to this ongoing community health concern , '' she added .
Citing a large population of minorities in Waukegan , a group called StopEtO Lake County contends `` environmental racism '' is a big factor in why the companies have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced a state-mandated shutdown .
Ethylene oxide is a colorless gas used in making a range of products and to sterilize equipment and plastic devices that can not be sterilized by steam .
Vantage uses the substance to make household items , such as soap and shampoo .
Medline uses it to sterilize medical equipment and devices .
The U.S. EPA classified ethylene oxide as a human carcinogen in December 2016 , saying long-term exposure increases the risk of cancers of the white blood cells , including Non-Hodgkin lymphoma , myeloma and lymphocytic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of breast cancer in women .
The county and communities , after initially meeting resistance from state and federal authorities , implemented their own testing program and shared the cost .
The Illinois EPA funded the second and third phases .
Over the course of the testing period , a measure said to be the most stringent in the nation regarding EtO emissions was signed into state law .
As a result , both companies upgraded their emission controls .
Medline invested $ 10 million and operations using EtO shut down for more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top priority has been and will continue to be the safety of our employees and our community , '' said spokesman Jesse Greenberg .

Tests for ethylene oxide in Lake County are done. What happens next?
With the third and final round of air quality testing for cancer-causing ethylene oxide near factories in Gurnee and Waukegan concluded, local officials are urging experts to quickly analyze the findings and determine the community's risk.
Results of 606 samples taken over the past year near Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Gurnee and Medline Industries in Waukegan have been forwarded to federal and state authorities to determine what they mean.
The pending analysis will involve a lot of math and computer modeling, as the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry conducts a health risk assessment based on the results, said Mark Pfister, executive director of the Lake County Health Department.
"We're looking forward to the experts doing what they do best," he said.
The analysis will determine what the community exposure is, or has been, where people "live and play," according to Pfister. Bands of risk areas will be determined based on the data.
The air quality testing on behalf of Lake County, Gurnee and Waukegan took part in three phases. The most recent, which ended May 2, involved samples collected from 12 sites every third day for a month.
"We're excited the data is now in the hands of the experts," Pfister said. "We're very interested to see what the findings are and how those findings are communicated," to the public.
The health department has posted the results online, but has not made conclusions.
In a related action, the Illinois Department of Public Health has agreed to conduct a cancer incidence study to provide a retrospective look over 20 years.
The two analyses are expected to take several months, according to Lake County health officials. But a speedy review is being urged by U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and others.
"I look forward to working with ATSDR to ensure this work is completed in a timely manner so that all of our communities can have confidence in the safety of the air we breathe," Schneider said in a statement.
Lake County Board Chairwoman Sandy Hart had a similar message and asked the ATSDR and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to "communicate the findings directly to our Lake County community."
Hart said the testing "has identified concentrations of EtO (ethylene oxide) that concern me."
"We now ask our federal partners to do their part and analyze our air monitoring results, assess and quantify the risk to our Lake County residents and directly provide answers to this ongoing community health concern," she added.
Citing a large population of minorities in Waukegan, a group called StopEtO Lake County contends "environmental racism" is a big factor in why the companies have been "allowed to pollute" and not faced a state-mandated shutdown.
Ethylene oxide is a colorless gas used in making a range of products and to sterilize equipment and plastic devices that cannot be sterilized by steam. Vantage uses the substance to make household items, such as soap and shampoo. Medline uses it to sterilize medical equipment and devices.
The U.S. EPA classified ethylene oxide as a human carcinogen in December 2016, saying long-term exposure increases the risk of cancers of the white blood cells, including Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma and lymphocytic leukemia, as well as the risk of breast cancer in women.
The county and communities, after initially meeting resistance from state and federal authorities, implemented their own testing program and shared the cost. The Illinois EPA funded the second and third phases.
Over the course of the testing period, a measure said to be the most stringent in the nation regarding EtO emissions was signed into state law.
As a result, both companies upgraded their emission controls. Medline invested $10 million and operations using EtO shut down for more than three months.
"Medline's top priority has been and will continue to be the safety of our employees and our community," said spokesman Jesse Greenberg.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Naperville recreational pot discussions begin tonight with livestreamed workshop

Naperville 's planning and zoning commission soon will talk about a topic once so hot it attracted more than 400 speakers during public meetings last summer : recreational cannabis stores .
Zoning regulations for new businesses made legal by the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act are headed for the commission later this year .
But first , the city council plans to lay the groundwork during a virtual workshop that will guide staff members in creating a draft of possible zoning provisions .
The workshop is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday via Zoom .
It will be livestreamed at https @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WCNC .
It is the first step toward potential reversal of a ban issued in September on the sales of recreational cannabis in Naperville .
Council members plan to use zoning rules for medical marijuana as a framework and then decide whether to keep each of the regulations the same , loosen them or make them more restrictive .
Regulations so far say marijuana dispensaries are permitted in industrial districts or allowed as a conditional use in commercial areas and health services districts , while cultivation centers are allowed only as a conditional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so far also say dispensaries must not be located within 250 feet of residential property or 1,000 feet of a school or day care ; they can not have drive-through lanes ; and their retail sales area must be limited to 10 % of the total square footage .
The council also plans to discuss whether the city should allow other types of marijuana-related businesses authorized under state law and , if so , whether should be any caps on the number of each type .
These businesses include what the state calls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organizations , infuser organizations and on-site consumption establishments .
Opinions have swirled around all sides of recreational marijuana since last spring , when the state authorized sales to begin Jan. 1 and gave municipalities the ability through their zoning codes to prevent shops from opening within their boundaries .
The debate in Naperville has not quieted since the results of a March 17 referendum question , in which 53.25 % of 28,968 voters said the city should allow recreational marijuana stores in town .
The city received 1,010 responses to a survey about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 3 and June 15 .
The survey was deadlocked on one question -- whether to cap the number of retail stores selling recreational marijuana -- with 49.55 % saying yes and 50.45 % saying no .
It showed the lowest support for allowing on-site consumption establishments , at 44.7 % , and the highest support for permitting craft growers , at 57.7 % .
But City Manager Doug Krieger cautioned the survey was not restricted to Naperville residents and was not designed to gather a statistically significant sample .
People who emailed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to concentrate marijuana stores in one part of town , regulating the potency of products sold , helping small businesses get into the industry and using tax revenues to help recover from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic .
The city has authorized a local tax of 3 % on recreational marijuana sales , and has not yet issued an estimate of how much tax revenue it could receive .
After Monday 's meeting , city staff members plan to draft an amendment to the city code about adult-use cannabis zoning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will consider the amendment during a public hearing .
Once the commission makes a recommendation on a proposed ordinance , the city council will discuss it during a first reading .
A vote would be scheduled for a separate meeting after the first reading .

Naperville recreational pot discussions begin tonight with livestreamed workshop
Naperville's planning and zoning commission soon will talk about a topic once so hot it attracted more than 400 speakers during public meetings last summer: recreational cannabis stores.
Zoning regulations for new businesses made legal by the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act are headed for the commission later this year. But first, the city council plans to lay the groundwork during a virtual workshop that will guide staff members in creating a draft of possible zoning provisions.
The workshop is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday via Zoom. It will be livestreamed at https://naperville.legistar.com and shown on TV by WCNC. It is the first step toward potential reversal of a ban issued in September on the sales of recreational cannabis in Naperville.
Council members plan to use zoning rules for medical marijuana as a framework and then decide whether to keep each of the regulations the same, loosen them or make them more restrictive.
Regulations so far say marijuana dispensaries are permitted in industrial districts or allowed as a conditional use in commercial areas and health services districts, while cultivation centers are allowed only as a conditional use in industrial districts.
Rules set so far also say dispensaries must not be located within 250 feet of residential property or 1,000 feet of a school or day care; they cannot have drive-through lanes; and their retail sales area must be limited to 10% of the total square footage.
The council also plans to discuss whether the city should allow other types of marijuana-related businesses authorized under state law and, if so, whether should be any caps on the number of each type. These businesses include what the state calls craft growers, processing organizations, transporting organizations, infuser organizations and on-site consumption establishments.
Opinions have swirled around all sides of recreational marijuana since last spring, when the state authorized sales to begin Jan. 1 and gave municipalities the ability through their zoning codes to prevent shops from opening within their boundaries. The debate in Naperville has not quieted since the results of a March 17 referendum question, in which 53.25% of 28,968 voters said the city should allow recreational marijuana stores in town.
The city received 1,010 responses to a survey about zoning options that was conducted online between June 3 and June 15.
The survey was deadlocked on one question -- whether to cap the number of retail stores selling recreational marijuana -- with 49.55% saying yes and 50.45% saying no. It showed the lowest support for allowing on-site consumption establishments, at 44.7%, and the highest support for permitting craft growers, at 57.7%.
But City Manager Doug Krieger cautioned the survey was not restricted to Naperville residents and was not designed to gather a statistically significant sample.
People who emailed comments suggested points such as making sure not to concentrate marijuana stores in one part of town, regulating the potency of products sold, helping small businesses get into the industry and using tax revenues to help recover from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city has authorized a local tax of 3% on recreational marijuana sales, and has not yet issued an estimate of how much tax revenue it could receive.
After Monday's meeting, city staff members plan to draft an amendment to the city code about adult-use cannabis zoning. The planning and zoning commission then will consider the amendment during a public hearing.
Once the commission makes a recommendation on a proposed ordinance, the city council will discuss it during a first reading. A vote would be scheduled for a separate meeting after the first reading.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Geneva couple plans to turn a historic St. Charles property into a wedding venue

A charming stone house in downtown St. Charles contained several qualities that caught the attention of Karen and Lance Ramella as they scoped out sites for their latest business venture .
There was the character and history of the 165-year-old property , filled with stories from owners past .
There was its location in the heart of the city , within walking distance to popular shops and restaurants .
And then there was the address , 316 Cedar St. , which would n't mean much to most potential buyers .
But Karen Ramella just so happened to also own a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called 210Cedar , named after its address on Cedar Avenue .
`` I felt like it was meant to be , '' she said .
The historic structure at 316 Cedar St. will now be the centerpiece of the Ramellas ' new larger venue , Cedar Fox Weddings & Events , slated to open early next year .
The Geneva couple plans to build an addition off the limestone house , offering indoor and outdoor space to accommodate year-round wedding ceremonies , receptions and other sizable events .
Though the capacity has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 'll hold roughly 160 people .
`` We love the fact that , while the actual venue itself will have a more modern farmhouse style , it 's got the history of the original home right there , '' she said .
`` That 's part of the attraction for us . ''
Ramella 's quaint 210Cedar venue has grown in popularity the past couple of years , she said , offering the perfect size and ambience for bridal showers , baby showers and other gatherings of less than 40 people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about whether she 'd consider expanding her business , and she soon noticed an untapped market for larger event spaces in the immediate area .
Plans fell into place this spring when Ramella and her husband stumbled upon 316 Cedar St. , which was for sale by the owners of the nearly 50-year-old family-run Johnson 's Statuary .
The couple closed on the property in May .
Careful not to change any of the site 's historic features , the Ramellas have been working closely with the city on their vision for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ development planner .
`` It 's a beautiful , historic property and it has a lot of draw , '' Miller said .
`` We think this is going to be a great business to add to our downtown business community .
We 're kind of seeing the reinvention of a historic property into a new , creative use . ''
Construction plans have been approved by the historic preservation commission , and the city council recently approved awarding two grants to assist with the project : $ 18,833 to help cover facade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and downtown business economic incentive award to help bring the site up to code .
The city has been reviewing a building permit application for the project , and Ramella said she expects construction to begin within the next couple of weeks .
The Ramellas hope to have the venue ready for the 2021 wedding season to accommodate newly engaged couples or those who have had to postpone their weddings due to the coronavirus .
`` A lot of couples are having a tough time finding availability , '' Ramella said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ void . ''

Geneva couple plans to turn a historic St. Charles property into a wedding venue
A charming stone house in downtown St. Charles contained several qualities that caught the attention of Karen and Lance Ramella as they scoped out sites for their latest business venture.
There was the character and history of the 165-year-old property, filled with stories from owners past. There was its location in the heart of the city, within walking distance to popular shops and restaurants.
And then there was the address, 316 Cedar St., which wouldn't mean much to most potential buyers. But Karen Ramella just so happened to also own a boutique event space right across the river called 210Cedar, named after its address on Cedar Avenue.
"I felt like it was meant to be," she said.
The historic structure at 316 Cedar St. will now be the centerpiece of the Ramellas' new larger venue, Cedar Fox Weddings & Events, slated to open early next year.
The Geneva couple plans to build an addition off the limestone house, offering indoor and outdoor space to accommodate year-round wedding ceremonies, receptions and other sizable events. Though the capacity has not yet been finalized, Karen Ramella estimates it'll hold roughly 160 people.
"We love the fact that, while the actual venue itself will have a more modern farmhouse style, it's got the history of the original home right there," she said. "That's part of the attraction for us."
Ramella's quaint 210Cedar venue has grown in popularity the past couple of years, she said, offering the perfect size and ambience for bridal showers, baby showers and other gatherings of less than 40 people.
Late last year, she received inquiries about whether she'd consider expanding her business, and she soon noticed an untapped market for larger event spaces in the immediate area.
Plans fell into place this spring when Ramella and her husband stumbled upon 316 Cedar St., which was for sale by the owners of the nearly 50-year-old family-run Johnson's Statuary.
The couple closed on the property in May.
Careful not to change any of the site's historic features, the Ramellas have been working closely with the city on their vision for the venue, said Ciara Miller, economic development planner.
"It's a beautiful, historic property and it has a lot of draw," Miller said. "We think this is going to be a great business to add to our downtown business community. We're kind of seeing the reinvention of a historic property into a new, creative use."
Construction plans have been approved by the historic preservation commission, and the city council recently approved awarding two grants to assist with the project: $18,833 to help cover facade improvements and a $25,000 commercial corridor and downtown business economic incentive award to help bring the site up to code.
The city has been reviewing a building permit application for the project, and Ramella said she expects construction to begin within the next couple of weeks.
The Ramellas hope to have the venue ready for the 2021 wedding season to accommodate newly engaged couples or those who have had to postpone their weddings due to the coronavirus.
"A lot of couples are having a tough time finding availability," Ramella said.
"We're hoping we can fill that void."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-19--A song to make you smile: 'Twist and Shout' by The Beatles

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 .
@ @ @ @ @ Twist and Shout '' by The Beatles , released in 1963 .

A song to make you smile: 'Twist and Shout' by The Beatles
The Beatles and producer George Martin work in the recording studio.
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 "Twist and Shout" by The Beatles, released in 1963.
Send your ideas to suggestions@dailyherald.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--8 young children drown in river in southwestern Chinese city

BEIJING -- Eight children drowned in a river in southwestern China after one fell in and the others jumped in @ @ @ @ @ said Monday .
The children , described as elementary-school age , had gone to play @ @ @ @ @ the Fu River , according to state broadcaster CCTV .
Their bodies were recovered by @ @ @ @ @ from Mixin , a town near Sichuan province on the outskirts of the sprawling metropolis @ @ @ @ @ details were immediately available .
Heavy rain had been forecast for the area , but @ @ @ @ @ the weather was a factor .

8 young children drown in river in southwestern Chinese city
This June 21, 2020, image made from China's CCTV video shows rescue workers searching along a river in southwestern China's Chongqing province. Eight children drowned in a river in southwestern China after one fell in and the others jumped in to help, state media said Monday. (CCTV via AP) Associated Press
This June 21, 2020, image made from China's CCTV video shows rescue workers searching along a river in southwestern China's Chongqing province. Eight children drowned in a river in southwestern China after one fell in and the others jumped in to help, state media said Monday. (CCTV via AP) Associated Press
This June 21, 2020, image made from China's CCTV video shows rescue workers searching along a river in southwestern China's Chongqing province. Eight children drowned in a river in southwestern China after one fell in and the others jumped in to help, state media said Monday. (CCTV via AP) Associated Press
This June 22, 2020, image made from China's CCTV video shows rescue workers searching along a river in southwestern China's Chongqing province. Eight children drowned in a river in southwestern China after one fell in and the others jumped in to help, state media said Monday. (CCTV via AP) Associated Press
This June 22, 2020, image made from China's CCTV video shows rescue workers searching on the river banks in southwestern China's Chongqing province. Eight children drowned in a river in southwestern China after one fell in and the others jumped in to help, state media said Monday. (CCTV via AP) Associated Press
BEIJING -- Eight children drowned in a river in southwestern China after one fell in and the others jumped in to help, state media said Monday.
The children, described as elementary-school age, had gone to play at a beach Sunday on the Fu River, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Their bodies were recovered by Monday morning.
They came from Mixin, a town near Sichuan province on the outskirts of the sprawling metropolis of Chongqing. No further details were immediately available.
Heavy rain had been forecast for the area, but it wasn't clear if the weather was a factor.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Illinois' Lake County starting up weddings again, virtually

WAUKEGAN , Ill. -- You ca n't use the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse not to get married any more @ @ @ @ @ Lake County .
The 19th Judicial Circuit Court suspended marriages and civil unions in March @ @ @ @ @ the public but it was scheduled to start officiating weddings and civil unions - virtually @ @ @ @ @ only requirement for the general public is that at least one member of the couple @ @ @ @ @ County resident .
All active-duty members of the military are also eligible .
To have @ @ @ @ @ virtual wedding , couples must call the county clerk 's office to set up an @ @ @ @ @ marriage license and then visit the clerk of the local circuit court to pay $ @ @ @ @ @ day the license is issued .
Couples can go to the Remote Court Hearings section @ @ @ @ @ website for wedding instructions .
Even though the wedding is virtual , both members of @ @ @ @ @ be somewhere in Lake County during the ceremony .

Illinois' Lake County starting up weddings again, virtually
WAUKEGAN, Ill. -- You can't use the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse not to get married any more - at least not in Lake County.
The 19th Judicial Circuit Court suspended marriages and civil unions in March to protect the health of the public but it was scheduled to start officiating weddings and civil unions - virtually - on Monday.
The only requirement for the general public is that at least one member of the couple getting married be a Lake County resident. All active-duty members of the military are also eligible.
To have a judge officiate at a virtual wedding, couples must call the county clerk's office to set up an appointment to apply for a marriage license and then visit the clerk of the local circuit court to pay $10 in cash on the day the license is issued.
Couples can go to the Remote Court Hearings section of the 19th Judicial Circuit website for wedding instructions. Even though the wedding is virtual, both members of the couple are required to be somewhere in Lake County during the ceremony.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Russian prosecutors seek prison term for theater director

MOSCOW -- Russian prosecutors on Monday demanded a six-year prison term for an acclaimed theater director accused of embezzling state funds , a case widely seen as politically motivated .
Kirill Serebrennikov , 50 , arguably Russia 's best-known theater and film director , and his associates were charged with embezzling 133 million rubles ( about $ 2 million ) of state funding for a theater project .
The prosecution on Monday amended the amount of allegedly embezzled funds to almost 129 million rubles ( over $ 1.8 million ) and asked the court to collect the money from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director and his associates stole the funds allocated for staging several productions , one of which never saw the light of day - in fact it was staged to critical acclaim .
The investigators later withdrew that claim , and have not since clarified where they believe money was stolen from .
Serebrennikov had rejected the accusations as absurd , and many in Russia saw the charges as punishment for his anti-establishment views .
His productions , ranging from drama to opera and movies , have mocked official lies , corruption and growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two years under house arrest between August 2017 and April 2019 .
Several of his associates spent months in jail .
Serebrennikov 's arrest sent shock waves throughout the country .
Top members of the Russian artistic community have continually appealed to President Vladimir Putin and other top government officials to drop the case against Serebrennikov , and many prominent international artistic figures have joined the call .

Russian prosecutors seek prison term for theater director
Russian theatre and film director Kirill Serebrennikov wearing a face mask with a portrait of Russian rock singer Viktor Tsoi, takes photos of the media prior to his hearing in a court in Moscow, Russia, Monday, June 22, 2020. Russian prosecutors on Monday demanded a six-year prison term for an acclaimed theater director accused of embezzling state funds, in case widely seen as politically motivated. Associated Press
Russian theatre and film director Kirill Serebrennikov wearing a face mask with a portrait of Russian rock singer Viktor Tsoi, takes photos of the media prior to his hearing in a court in Moscow, Russia, Monday, June 22, 2020. Russian prosecutors on Monday demanded a six-year prison term for an acclaimed theater director accused of embezzling state funds, in case widely seen as politically motivated. Associated Press
Russian theatre and film director Kirill Serebrennikov, centre, wearing a face mask with a portrait of Russian rock singer Viktor Tsoi, takes photos of the media prior to his hearing in a court in Moscow, Russia, Monday, June 22, 2020. Russian prosecutors on Monday demanded a six-year prison term for an acclaimed theater director accused of embezzling state funds, in case widely seen as politically motivated. Associated Press
MOSCOW -- Russian prosecutors on Monday demanded a six-year prison term for an acclaimed theater director accused of embezzling state funds, a case widely seen as politically motivated.
Kirill Serebrennikov, 50, arguably Russia's best-known theater and film director, and his associates were charged with embezzling 133 million rubles (about $2 million) of state funding for a theater project.
The prosecution on Monday amended the amount of allegedly embezzled funds to almost 129 million rubles (over $1.8 million) and asked the court to collect the money from the accused.
Investigators initially claimed that the director and his associates stole the funds allocated for staging several productions, one of which never saw the light of day - in fact it was staged to critical acclaim. The investigators later withdrew that claim, and have not since clarified where they believe money was stolen from.
Serebrennikov had rejected the accusations as absurd, and many in Russia saw the charges as punishment for his anti-establishment views. His productions, ranging from drama to opera and movies, have mocked official lies, corruption and growing social conservatism.
The director spent almost two years under house arrest between August 2017 and April 2019. Several of his associates spent months in jail.
Serebrennikov's arrest sent shock waves throughout the country. Top members of the Russian artistic community have continually appealed to President Vladimir Putin and other top government officials to drop the case against Serebrennikov, and many prominent international artistic figures have joined the call.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Phase 4 of reopening Friday: What you need to know, and what doctors warn

As the state makes a giant leap forward Friday when movie theaters reopen , youth sports resume and other activities curtailed by COVID-19 return with restrictions , health experts warn residents to take it slow .
The reopening momentum intensified Monday when Gov .
J.B. Pritzker released guidelines for residents , business and industries to shift into Phase 4 , or Revitalization , of a four-region , five-phase reopening plan .
`` Science and data are the overreaching guardrails for how Illinois will keep reaching forward , '' Pritzker said .
`` By staying home and practicing social distancing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drop and each region throughout the state is prepared to move to Phase 4 . ''
Illinois is meeting all the health metrics , including declining hospitalizations and a 2 % average positivity rate for COVID-19 testing , that will propel it out of the Phase 3 limitations .
But do n't toss your face mask , given that COVID-19 is spread mainly through droplets when people sneeze , said physician Michael Bauer .
`` It is not all fine .
It is not back to normal , '' Bauer said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we are still in the midst of this pandemic . ''
The Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital medical director , for one , does n't plan to watch a movie anytime soon , for example .
`` To me , personally , I would have no desire to sit in an indoor space like that , '' Bauer said .
The Phase 4 guidelines also allows people to gather in groups of 50 or less , dine indoors , visit museums and zoos , and swim at pools -- but all with Illinois @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he personally wo n't be eating indoors at a restaurant in Phase 4 , but for people who opt in , be `` a keen observer , '' he advised .
`` Are the tables physically distanced to a minimum of 6 feet apart ?
How crowded is it ? ''
In the coming weeks , 400,000 Illinoisans are expected to return to work , officials estimated .
But at Edward Hospital in Naperville , doctors are seeing a trend of COVID-19 cases involving patients who were infected at workplaces , Edward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prevention Jonathan Pinsky said .
An eight-hour day prolongs exposure to co-workers ' germs , so `` if you go back to work , wear a mask and make sure other people are wearing a mask , too , '' Pinsky said .
At lunch , he typically eats solo and recommends others avoid socializing over a meal in the office cafe .
The nuances of the guidelines allow most of Classic Cinemas ' facilities to reopen , but not its iconic Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove .
Rules allow 50 people or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whichever is less .
`` It is what it is , '' Classic Cinemas owner Chris Johnson said .
Opening the Tivoli 's 1,000-seat auditorium for 50 people is n't feasible .
But the company 's other cinemas with multiple screens will light up in Elk Grove Village , Elmhurst , St. Charles and other locations Friday .
Social distancing and mask rules apply , but `` in these COVID-19 times , everyone gets the drill , '' Johnson said .
Here 's a look at some of the guidelines : • For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to either 50 people or 50 % of the capacity of the room , whichever is less .
This includes conferences and weddings .
• Indoor dining can resume , but parties must be 10 or less and tables must be spaced 6 feet apart .
Standing areas at bars are permitted but with physical distancing .
Guests should wear masks while waiting for a table , when ordering and until they are served .
• For youth sports : Group sizes of 50 or less are permitted including players , coaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but not when exercising .
Spectators are allowed but at 20 % capacity of the seating area .
Spectators should wear masks when entering and exiting but can remove them when eating or drinking , or if outside and separate from other people .
• Museums and zoos can reopen but with 25 % of normal occupancy .
Interactive exhibits and rides are closed .
Guided tours are limited to groups of 50 or fewer .
• Movie theaters , cinemas and performing arts centers can serve up to 50 people or 50 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Patrons must wear masks except when seated .
Social distancing of 6 feet or more must be maintained between each party .
• Select indoor recreation , such as bowling , can reopen following the rules of 50 or fewer individuals or 50 % of overall capacity with social distancing .
• Water parks and recreational swimming will be allowed , but Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines will apply .
• Health and fitness centers and gyms may open at 50 % capacity .
Group fitness classes of up to 50 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks when they are not exercising .
Equipment like weights should be cleaned after use by members .
• For day camps , `` water-based activities are permitted but only at 50 % of facility capacity with group size of no more than 15 participants in a group , '' the guidelines state .

Phase 4 of reopening: What you need to know, and what doctors warn
A man sits in front of the Art Institute of Chicago museum in downtown Chicago. Museums can reopen under Phase 4 of Illinois' reopening plan but with restrictions and at 25% capacity. Associated Press
As the state makes a giant leap forward Friday when movie theaters reopen, youth sports resume and other activities curtailed by COVID-19 return with restrictions, health experts warn residents to take it slow.
The reopening momentum intensified Monday when Gov. J.B. Pritzker released guidelines for residents, business and industries to shift into Phase 4, or Revitalization, of a four-region, five-phase reopening plan.
"Science and data are the overreaching guardrails for how Illinois will keep reaching forward," Pritzker said. "By staying home and practicing social distancing, the rate of new COVID-19 cases continues to drop and each region throughout the state is prepared to move to Phase 4."
Illinois is meeting all the health metrics, including declining hospitalizations and a 2% average positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, that will propel it out of the Phase 3 limitations.
But don't toss your face mask, given that COVID-19 is spread mainly through droplets when people sneeze, said physician Michael Bauer.
"It is not all fine. It is not back to normal," Bauer said. "Everyone wants it to be, but we are still in the midst of this pandemic."
The Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital medical director, for one, doesn't plan to watch a movie anytime soon, for example.
"To me, personally, I would have no desire to sit in an indoor space like that," Bauer said.
The Phase 4 guidelines also allow people to gather in groups of 50 or less, dine indoors, visit museums and zoos, and swim at pools -- but all with Illinois Department of Public Health caveats.
Bauer said he personally won't be eating indoors at a restaurant in Phase 4, but for people who opt in, be "a keen observer," he advised. "Are the tables physically distanced to a minimum of 6 feet apart? How crowded is it?"
In the coming weeks, 400,000 Illinoisans are expected to return to work, officials estimated.
But at Edward Hospital in Naperville, doctors are seeing a trend of COVID-19 cases involving patients who were infected at workplaces, Edward's Medical Director for Infection Control and Prevention Jonathan Pinsky said.
An eight-hour day prolongs exposure to co-workers' germs, so "if you go back to work, wear a mask and make sure other people are wearing a mask, too," Pinsky said. At lunch, he typically eats solo and recommends others avoid socializing over a meal in the office cafe.
The nuances of the guidelines allow most of Classic Cinemas' facilities to reopen, but not its iconic Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove. Rules allow 50 people or 50% overall capacity per theater, whichever is less.
"It is what it is," Classic Cinemas owner Chris Johnson said. Opening the Tivoli's 1,000-seat auditorium for 50 people isn't feasible. But the company's other cinemas with multiple screens will light up in Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, St. Charles and other locations Friday.
Social distancing and mask rules apply, but "in these COVID-19 times, everyone gets the drill," Johnson said.
Here's a look at some of the guidelines:
• For meetings and events: Groups can assemble up to either 50 people or 50% of the capacity of the room, whichever is less. This includes conferences and weddings.
• Indoor dining can resume, but parties must be 10 or less and tables must be spaced 6 feet apart. Standing areas at bars are permitted but with physical distancing. Guests should wear masks while waiting for a table, when ordering and until they are served.
• For youth sports: Group sizes of 50 or less are permitted including players, coaches and referees. Athletes should wear masks but not when exercising. Spectators are allowed but at 20% capacity of the seating area. Spectators should wear masks when entering and exiting but can remove them when eating or drinking, or if outside and separate from other people.
• Museums and zoos can reopen but with 25% of normal occupancy. Interactive exhibits and rides are closed. Guided tours are limited to groups of 50 or fewer.
• Movie theaters, cinemas and performing arts centers can serve up to 50 people or 50% overall capacity, whichever is less. Patrons must wear masks except when seated. Social distancing of 6 feet or more must be maintained between each party.
• Select indoor recreation, such as bowling, can reopen following the rules of 50 or fewer individuals or 50% of overall capacity with social distancing.
• Water parks and recreational swimming will be allowed, but Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines will apply.
• Health and fitness centers and gyms may open at 50% capacity. Group fitness classes of up to 50 people are allowed. Members should wear masks when they are not exercising. Equipment like weights should be cleaned after use by members.
• For day camps, "water-based activities are permitted but only at 50% of facility capacity with group size of no more than 15 participants in a group," the guidelines state.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--State reports 26 new COVID-19 deaths, another 462 infected

Another 26 Illinois residents have died from COVID-19 and 462 people are newly diagnosed as having the disease , Illinois health officials announced Monday .
The totals are lower than the seven-day average of 601 new daily cases and 50 deaths .
However , daily counts often are at their lowest on Mondays before rebounding slightly later in the week .
Since the outbreak began , the state 's death toll from the virus is 6,671 .
Meanwhile , 137,224 people have tested positive in Illinois , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
The state is reporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease , but officials announced 204 `` probable '' deaths from COVID-19 since the outbreak began , up 23 from last week .
Health officials are labeling deaths as probable for anyone who succumbed to COVID-19 symptoms , but never had a test to confirm the disease .
State health officials believe another 1,000 people were infected , as well .
They were reported as symptomatic , but never tested .
The state is set to loosen restrictions on Friday , which will include allowing gatherings of 50 people or fewer , up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being monitored daily to make sure cases are n't surging as people begin to mingle more .
Over the last week , just under 2.5 % of all the COVID-19 tests taken in Illinois were positive for the virus .
In the suburbs , only DuPage County 's infection rate -- 2.2 % over the past seven days -- is lower than the state 's .
Kane County 's infection rate is highest in the suburbs at 4.9 % , according to IDPH figures .
In the past seven days , 302 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County residents came back positive .
Aurora , the state 's second largest city , accounts for a large chunk of those positive test results .
Since the outbreak began , more than 88 % of Aurora 's 3,738 confirmed cases were reported in the Kane County portion of the city .
The next highest infection rate is in suburban Cook County at 3.7 % , where 1,208 tests were positive from a batch of 32,868 tests results reported over the last week .
The infection rate in Lake County was 2.9 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported a 2.8 % infection rate in Will County and 2.6 % in McHenry County .
The statewide seven-day rolling average infection rate remains at 2.5 % , where it 's been for the previous two days .

State reports 26 new COVID-19 deaths, another 462 infected
Another 26 Illinois residents have died from COVID-19 and 462 people are newly diagnosed as having the disease, Illinois health officials announced Monday.
The totals are lower than the seven-day average of 601 new daily cases and 50 deaths. However, daily counts often are at their lowest on Mondays before rebounding slightly later in the week.
Since the outbreak began, the state's death toll from the virus is 6,671. Meanwhile, 137,224 people have tested positive in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
The state is reporting a 94% recovery rate from the disease, but officials announced 204 "probable" deaths from COVID-19 since the outbreak began, up 23 from last week. Health officials are labeling deaths as probable for anyone who succumbed to COVID-19 symptoms, but never had a test to confirm the disease.
State health officials believe another 1,000 people were infected, as well. They were reported as symptomatic, but never tested.
The state is set to loosen restrictions on Friday, which will include allowing gatherings of 50 people or fewer, up from the current 10. Infection rates are being monitored daily to make sure cases aren't surging as people begin to mingle more.
Over the last week, just under 2.5% of all the COVID-19 tests taken in Illinois were positive for the virus.
In the suburbs, only DuPage County's infection rate -- 2.2% over the past seven days -- is lower than the state's.
Kane County's infection rate is highest in the suburbs at 4.9%, according to IDPH figures. In the past seven days, 302 of the 6,140 tests taken by Kane County residents came back positive. Aurora, the state's second largest city, accounts for a large chunk of those positive test results. Since the outbreak began, more than 88% of Aurora's 3,738 confirmed cases were reported in the Kane County portion of the city.
The next highest infection rate is in suburban Cook County at 3.7%, where 1,208 tests were positive from a batch of 32,868 tests results reported over the last week.
The infection rate in Lake County was 2.9% for the past week, while IDPH reported a 2.8% infection rate in Will County and 2.6% in McHenry County.
The statewide seven-day rolling average infection rate remains at 2.5%, where it's been for the previous two days.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--It's official: Racing will resume July 23 at Arlington Park

After a bitter yearlong contract dispute , Arlington International Racecourse and horse owners and trainers have inked a new agreement that would allow live racing to begin at the track a month from now .
Management of the Arlington Heights oval and Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen 's Association presented the signed two-year agreement to the Illinois Racing Board Monday morning after a final round of negotiations over the weekend .
Monday 's meeting marked the fifth such session of the appointed state regulatory panel this month , as board members kept deferring approval of Arlington 's request for a shortened racing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The new contract and subsequent racing dates approved Monday means live racing -- without spectators -- can now begin by July 23 .
In a reversal of a previous stance , Arlington and parent company Churchill Downs Inc. agreed earlier this month to race without fans , after Gov .
J.B. Pritzker allowed racing to resume only without spectators in the wake of COVID-19 .
Arlington is expected to open its backstretch to horses and workers by July 6 .
Live racing is scheduled on Thursdays , Fridays and Saturdays July 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Petrillo thanked board Commissioner Tom McCauley and Executive Director Domenic DiCera , who served as unofficial arbiters at the bargaining table .
`` We had our bumps -- more than bumps -- but we are really indebted to these two gentlemen for their perseverance , but most of all their patience , '' Petrillo said .
David McCaffrey , executive director of the horsemen 's group , echoed those sentiments .
`` If that was his definition of bumps , I 'd like to know what an explosion was , '' he quipped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well .
I 'm thrilled to death that we got to the finish line . ''
In a joint statement released late Monday afternoon , the two sides said the contract came as a result of `` careful compromise and difficult deliberations . ''
`` Both parties are now focused on facilitating a prosperous meet in these difficult times , '' the statement said .
But even after the board approved Arlington 's request for a 30-day live racing schedule , another conflict arose that threatened to derail even a shortened season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ suburban Stickney asked the board to reassign some of Arlington 's forthcoming dark host time -- days in which there is n't live racing but tracks can begin collecting purse money from local off-track-betting parlors .
Hawthorne Assistant General Manager John Walsh argued his track was owed for hosting some 130 thoroughbred horses on its backstretch for some three months at a cost of $ 239,000 per month .
Many of those horses would have been at Arlington were it not for the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shutdown of racing .
But Arlington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a legally binding agreement governing the 2020 schedule , agreed to last fall , that does n't contain an act of God provision .
And Petrillo argued Arlington has lost money , too , with the suspension of live racing , and has some $ 450,000 in drainage system repairs before the backstretch can open .
Ultimately -- after a 30-minute recess during the board 's online meeting -- commissioners voted 5-1 to allow Arlington to begin accumulating the purse monies , with McCauley casting the lone dissenting vote .
The River @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Arlington in the 1980s , called Hawthorne 's action a `` generous and voluntary gesture . ''
McCauley and racing board Chairman Dan Beiser agreed that Hawthorne 's contribution to the Illinois horse racing industry should n't go unnoticed going forward .
But talks over an allocation of racing dates for the 2021 season could prove contentious between Arlington and Hawthorne , with Walsh already saying there would be a contested dates hearing before the board this fall .
Arlington 's long-term future still remains in doubt , with Churchill so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through 2021 .

It's official: Racing will resume July 23 at Arlington Park
Live horse racing is set to resume July 23 at Arlington International Racecourse after track management came to terms on a new two-year agreement with horse owners and trainers on Monday. Daily Herald File Photo, 2019
After a bitter yearlong contract dispute, Arlington International Racecourse and horse owners and trainers have inked a new agreement that would allow live racing to begin at the track a month from now.
Management of the Arlington Heights oval and Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association presented the signed two-year agreement to the Illinois Racing Board Monday morning after a final round of negotiations over the weekend. Monday's meeting marked the fifth such session of the appointed state regulatory panel this month, as board members kept deferring approval of Arlington's request for a shortened racing season amid its squabble with the association.
The new contract and subsequent racing dates approved Monday means live racing -- without spectators -- can now begin by July 23.
In a reversal of a previous stance, Arlington and parent company Churchill Downs Inc. agreed earlier this month to race without fans, after Gov. J.B. Pritzker allowed racing to resume only without spectators in the wake of COVID-19.
Arlington is expected to open its backstretch to horses and workers by July 6. Live racing is scheduled on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays July 23 through Sept. 26.
Arlington President Tony Petrillo thanked board Commissioner Tom McCauley and Executive Director Domenic DiCera, who served as unofficial arbiters at the bargaining table.
"We had our bumps -- more than bumps -- but we are really indebted to these two gentlemen for their perseverance, but most of all their patience," Petrillo said.
David McCaffrey, executive director of the horsemen's group, echoed those sentiments.
"If that was his definition of bumps, I'd like to know what an explosion was," he quipped. "All's well that ends well. I'm thrilled to death that we got to the finish line."
In a joint statement released late Monday afternoon, the two sides said the contract came as a result of "careful compromise and difficult deliberations."
"Both parties are now focused on facilitating a prosperous meet in these difficult times," the statement said.
But even after the board approved Arlington's request for a 30-day live racing schedule, another conflict arose that threatened to derail even a shortened season.
Officials at Hawthorne Race Course in Southwest suburban Stickney asked the board to reassign some of Arlington's forthcoming dark host time -- days in which there isn't live racing but tracks can begin collecting purse money from local off-track-betting parlors.
Hawthorne Assistant General Manager John Walsh argued his track was owed for hosting some 130 thoroughbred horses on its backstretch for some three months at a cost of $239,000 per month. Many of those horses would have been at Arlington were it not for the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shutdown of racing.
But Arlington attorney Sean Wood said the two tracks have a legally binding agreement governing the 2020 schedule, agreed to last fall, that doesn't contain an act of God provision. And Petrillo argued Arlington has lost money, too, with the suspension of live racing, and has some $450,000 in drainage system repairs before the backstretch can open.
Ultimately -- after a 30-minute recess during the board's online meeting -- commissioners voted 5-1 to allow Arlington to begin accumulating the purse monies, with McCauley casting the lone dissenting vote. The River Forest resident, who was an attorney for Arlington in the 1980s, called Hawthorne's action a "generous and voluntary gesture."
McCauley and racing board Chairman Dan Beiser agreed that Hawthorne's contribution to the Illinois horse racing industry shouldn't go unnoticed going forward.
But talks over an allocation of racing dates for the 2021 season could prove contentious between Arlington and Hawthorne, with Walsh already saying there would be a contested dates hearing before the board this fall.
Arlington's long-term future still remains in doubt, with Churchill so far only committing to keeping the gates open through 2021.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Protest, traffic tie-ups on Route 25 in Elgin

Protesters were on Route 25 south of I-90 late Monday afternoon in Elgin chanting `` Decynthia Clements '' and `` @ @ @ @ @ . ''
About 80 people gathered in the vicinity of Trout Park , Elgin Police @ @ @ @ @ .
`` State police are helping with traffic to make sure everybody remains safe during @ @ @ @ @ Bisceglie said .
Elgin resident Decynthia Clements was fatally shot by police Lt. Chris Jensen @ @ @ @ @ .

Protest, traffic tie-ups on Route 25 in Elgin
Protesters were on Route 25 south of I-90 late Monday afternoon in Elgin chanting "Decynthia Clements" and "Jensen's gotta go."
About 80 people gathered in the vicinity of Trout Park, Elgin Police Cmdr. Jim Bisceglie said.
"State police are helping with traffic to make sure everybody remains safe during the peaceful protest," Bisceglie said.
Elgin resident Decynthia Clements was fatally shot by police Lt. Chris Jensen on March 12, 2018.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Drive-in movies coming to Hoffman Estates' Sears Centre Arena beginning Thursday

The parking lot of Hoffman Estates ' Sears Centre arena will become a temporary drive-in movie theater beginning Thursday night for a showing of the 1985 adventure comedy `` The Goonies . ''
The movie will be projected on a 70-foot screen , with audio provided through FM transmission , according to the company behind the effort , Chicago Drive-In Theater .
The company launched earlier this month with screenings at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview .
Doors open at 7 p.m. , and showtime is 9 p.m. General admission tickets are $ 30 per car , or $ 50 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available at www.chicagodrivein.com .
Concessions will be available from a central stand as well as mobile units , offering soda , popcorn and candy .
There will be portable restrooms equipped with hand sanitizer stations , as well as cleaning after each use and multiple hand-washing stations throughout the site , organizers say .
`` As long as an avenue for entertainment exists , we aim to deliver that opportunity to the people that love coming to our events as much as we love creating them , '' Louie Mendicino , a Chicago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Sears Centre showings .
Future showings include `` Honey , I Shrunk the Kids '' and `` Trading Places '' on Friday , June 26 ; `` Toy Story 4 '' and `` The Blues Brothers '' on Saturday , June 27 ; and `` Beetlejuice '' on Monday , June 29 .
For more dates and showtimes , visit chicagodrivein.com/venue/chicago/ .
The Sears Centre is located at 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway in Hoffman Estates .

Drive-in movies coming to Hoffman Estates' Sears Centre Arena beginning Thursday
The 1985 classic "The Goonies" will be back on the big screen Thursday when the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates begins hosting drive-in movies. Amblin Entertainment
The parking lot of Hoffman Estates' Sears Centre arena will become a temporary drive-in movie theater beginning Thursday night for a showing of the 1985 adventure comedy "The Goonies."
The movie will be projected on a 70-foot screen, with audio provided through FM transmission, according to the company behind the effort, Chicago Drive-In Theater. The company launched earlier this month with screenings at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.
Doors open at 7 p.m., and showtime is 9 p.m. General admission tickets are $30 per car, or $50 for a preferred viewing location, and are available at www.chicagodrivein.com. Concessions will be available from a central stand as well as mobile units, offering soda, popcorn and candy.
There will be portable restrooms equipped with hand sanitizer stations, as well as cleaning after each use and multiple hand-washing stations throughout the site, organizers say.
"As long as an avenue for entertainment exists, we aim to deliver that opportunity to the people that love coming to our events as much as we love creating them," Louie Mendicino, a Chicago Drive-in partner, said in the announcement of the Sears Centre showings.
Future showings include "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" and "Trading Places" on Friday, June 26; "Toy Story 4" and "The Blues Brothers" on Saturday, June 27; and "Beetlejuice" on Monday, June 29.
For more dates and showtimes, visit chicagodrivein.com/venue/chicago/.
The Sears Centre is located at 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway in Hoffman Estates.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Prosecutors want Aurora pedophile committed indefinitely after prison release

The Illinois attorney general 's office is seeking to indefinitely commit to the state 's Department of Human Services an Aurora pedophile who is scheduled to be released from prison Friday after serving a child pornography sentence .
Prosecutors have filed a petition to have Kevin D. Reynolds , 54 , committed under the Sexually Violent Persons Act to the Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility , according to Kane County court records .
Reynolds has nearly finished serving a 10-year prison term from a June 2015 arrest on felony charges of child pornography possession .
He lived in Aurora at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account was reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as making child pornography files available to others for download , according to prosecutors and court records .
Under the act , which was passed in the late 1990s , a defendant can be committed to the Department of Human Services until he is no longer considered a danger to society .
To do so , the defendant must be convicted of a sexual offense , diagnosed with a mental disorder , and a judge or jury determines it is `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the future .
`` Mr. Reynolds chose to sexually offend against children demonstrating a pattern of recurrent , intense sexual behaviors involving prepubescent children , '' Elaine Bochenek , a licensed clinical psychologist , wrote in a May 11 , 2020 , report after interviewing Reynolds .
Bochenek diagnosed Reynolds with pedophiliac disorder and noted his previous convictions : In 1994 , when Reynolds was 26 , he was convicted of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a 9-year-old boy ; he was convicted in Macon County in 2008 of possessing child pornography @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was arrested in 2015 in Aurora on child pornography charges and later pleaded guilty , he was subject to a minimum 10-year prison term .
Under state law , he was required to serve half of that sentence .
Reynolds is due before Judge John Barsanti on Tuesday for a probable cause ruling on whether Reynolds can be held at the Department of Human Services after his prison release while the petition is pending .

Prosecutors want Aurora pedophile committed indefinitely after prison release
The Illinois attorney general's office is seeking to indefinitely commit to the state's Department of Human Services an Aurora pedophile who is scheduled to be released from prison Friday after serving a child pornography sentence.
Prosecutors have filed a petition to have Kevin D. Reynolds, 54, committed under the Sexually Violent Persons Act to the Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility, according to Kane County court records.
Reynolds has nearly finished serving a 10-year prison term from a June 2015 arrest on felony charges of child pornography possession. He lived in Aurora at the time.
Reynolds' Google Drive account was reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as making child pornography files available to others for download, according to prosecutors and court records.
Under the act, which was passed in the late 1990s, a defendant can be committed to the Department of Human Services until he is no longer considered a danger to society. To do so, the defendant must be convicted of a sexual offense, diagnosed with a mental disorder, and a judge or jury determines it is "substantially probable" the defendant will reoffend in the future.
"Mr. Reynolds chose to sexually offend against children demonstrating a pattern of recurrent, intense sexual behaviors involving prepubescent children," Elaine Bochenek, a licensed clinical psychologist, wrote in a May 11, 2020, report after interviewing Reynolds.
Bochenek diagnosed Reynolds with pedophiliac disorder and noted his previous convictions: In 1994, when Reynolds was 26, he was convicted of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a 9-year-old boy; he was convicted in Macon County in 2008 of possessing child pornography of boys and girls.
When he was arrested in 2015 in Aurora on child pornography charges and later pleaded guilty, he was subject to a minimum 10-year prison term. Under state law, he was required to serve half of that sentence.
Reynolds is due before Judge John Barsanti on Tuesday for a probable cause ruling on whether Reynolds can be held at the Department of Human Services after his prison release while the petition is pending.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Round Lake man who died after arrest had bruises, lawyer says

A Round Lake man who died after ingesting a bag of cocaine during a June 10 arrest had bruises on his body like he 'd been struck and pinned to the ground by someone 's knees , a lawyer for the man 's family said Monday .
Abel Rosiles , 21 , was hospitalized and showing no signs of brain activity after the encounter with police at a Round Lake Beach gas station .
He died early Thursday morning .
Rosiles family attorney Frank Avila said his clients have hired renowned medical examiner Dr. Michael Baden to perform an autopsy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compiled with the assistance of former Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd , is n't complete .
Rosiles ' death also is being investigated by the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force .
Task Force spokeswoman Detective Heather Cognac of the Wauconda Police Department said she is not aware of evidence any Round Lake Beach police officers placed their knees on Rosiles or mistreated him .
Lake County Coroner Dr. Howard Cooper said his office 's autopsy found no evidence Rosiles had been beaten .
Baden , 85 , is among the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a pathologist for the U.S. House committee which investigated the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and has been an expert witness in high-profile cases , including the O.J .
Simpson trial .
He 's also been hired to investigate the deaths of Jeffrey Epstein and George Floyd .
Authorities say Rosiles was arrested June 10 after a gas station employee called police to report that the Round Lake man was yelling at him .
Round Lake Beach officers attempted to arrest Rosiles for disorderly conduct , but he broke away and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , according to police .
While Rosiles was in custody , officers noticed he was having trouble breathing and asked if he was choking , authorities say .
Rosiles nodded and body camera footage released over the weekend shows an officer performing the Heimlich maneuver .
`` He 's breathing .
I 've got his stomach moving up and down , '' an officer says in the video .
`` He 's breathing , just keep his airway open 'til they get there . ''
Paramedics later used a tool to extract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throat , police said , and powder in the bag tested positive for cocaine .
Avila said the bodycam footage released by police does n't tell the whole story .
`` Nowhere in the video does it show him eating or swallowing anything .
That 's the mystery , '' Avila said .
Round Lake Beach Deputy Police Chief Wayne Wilde said there is footage of the initial encounter from gas station cameras , but that is being held by the Task Force .
Avila said the family intends to file a lawsuit @ @ @ @ @ @

Round Lake man who died after arrest had bruises, lawyer says
A Round Lake man who died after ingesting a bag of cocaine during a June 10 arrest had bruises on his body like he'd been struck and pinned to the ground by someone's knees, a lawyer for the man's family said Monday.
Abel Rosiles, 21, was hospitalized and showing no signs of brain activity after the encounter with police at a Round Lake Beach gas station. He died early Thursday morning.
Rosiles family attorney Frank Avila said his clients have hired renowned medical examiner Dr. Michael Baden to perform an autopsy. Baden's full report, being compiled with the assistance of former Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd, isn't complete.
Rosiles' death also is being investigated by the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force. Task Force spokeswoman Detective Heather Cognac of the Wauconda Police Department said she is not aware of evidence any Round Lake Beach police officers placed their knees on Rosiles or mistreated him.
Lake County Coroner Dr. Howard Cooper said his office's autopsy found no evidence Rosiles had been beaten.
Baden, 85, is among the country's most experienced pathologists. He served as a pathologist for the U.S. House committee which investigated the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and has been an expert witness in high-profile cases, including the O.J. Simpson trial. He's also been hired to investigate the deaths of Jeffrey Epstein and George Floyd.
Authorities say Rosiles was arrested June 10 after a gas station employee called police to report that the Round Lake man was yelling at him. Round Lake Beach officers attempted to arrest Rosiles for disorderly conduct, but he broke away and ran about 30 feet before officers caught him, according to police.
While Rosiles was in custody, officers noticed he was having trouble breathing and asked if he was choking, authorities say. Rosiles nodded and body camera footage released over the weekend shows an officer performing the Heimlich maneuver.
"He's breathing. I've got his stomach moving up and down," an officer says in the video. "He's breathing, just keep his airway open 'til they get there."
Paramedics later used a tool to extract a large plastic bag from Rosiles' throat, police said, and powder in the bag tested positive for cocaine.
Avila said the bodycam footage released by police doesn't tell the whole story.
"Nowhere in the video does it show him eating or swallowing anything. That's the mystery," Avila said.
Round Lake Beach Deputy Police Chief Wayne Wilde said there is footage of the initial encounter from gas station cameras, but that is being held by the Task Force.
Avila said the family intends to file a lawsuit related to Rosiles' death.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Lincoln Park, Brookfield zoos to reopen -- reservations required

After months of being closed to the public , Brookfield and Lincoln Park zoos plan to reopen with reservations .
Literally .
Lincoln Park Zoo , 2001 N. Clark St. , Chicago , opens to members from Friday , June 26 , to Sunday , June 28 , and to the general public on Monday , June 29 .
The shuttering of the Chicago landmark in response to the COVID-19 pandemic marked the first extended closure in its 152-year history .
Its suburban counterpart Brookfield Zoo , 8400 W 31st St. , Brookfield , reopens to members Wednesday , July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , July 8 .
At both facilities , only outdoor exhibits will open and access to others will be restricted .
Visitors must wear masks and must secure a timed reservation .
Brookfield Zoo reservations are available in 20-minute increments .
Visitors must pay in advance for nonrefundable admission and parking at czs.org .
Additionally , Brookfield will only accept credit cards for food , beverages and merchandise .
`` Brookfield Zoo has been closed for nearly four months and we are eagerly looking forward to welcoming guests back , '' said Stuart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chicago Zoological Society in a prepared statement .
`` We have been following guidelines set forth by local , state , and federal government and health agencies to ensure the well-being of our guests , staff , volunteers , and the animals . ''
Brookfield admission , including access to the interactive Dinos Everywhere !
consisting of 40 animatronic dinosaurs , is $ 24.95 for adults , $ 17.95 for children 3 to 11 and $ 19.95 for seniors 65 and over .
Parking is $ 15 .
Play areas , water misters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tram rides remain closed .
Lincoln Park Zoo admission is free but reservations must be made by phone at ( 312 ) 742-2000 or through Eventbrite .
Reservations are available every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m .
Guests are asked to keep their visits to two hours so as not to exceed capacity .
Both zoos will make hand-sanitizing stations available and will increase cleaning of high-touch areas and restrooms .
At Lincoln Park Zoo , only the east and west gates will be open and visitors will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Maps will not be available at Brookfield Zoo .
However , visitors can download maps from the website .
For more information , see , lpzoo.org or czs.org .

Lincoln Park, Brookfield zoos to reopen -- reservations required
Western gray kangaroos can be seen in their outdoor habitat when Brookfield Zoo reopens. Courtesy of Jim Schulz/Chicago Zoological Society
Brookfield Zoo's Galapagos tortoises can be seen in their outdoor habitat once the zoo reopens. Courtesy of Jim Schulz/Chicago Zoological Society
After months of being closed to the public, Brookfield and Lincoln Park zoos plan to reopen with reservations. Literally.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago, opens to members from Friday, June 26, to Sunday, June 28, and to the general public on Monday, June 29. The shuttering of the Chicago landmark in response to the COVID-19 pandemic marked the first extended closure in its 152-year history.
Its suburban counterpart Brookfield Zoo, 8400 W 31st St., Brookfield, reopens to members Wednesday, July 1, and to the public Wednesday, July 8.
At both facilities, only outdoor exhibits will open and access to others will be restricted. Visitors must wear masks and must secure a timed reservation. Brookfield Zoo reservations are available in 20-minute increments. Visitors must pay in advance for nonrefundable admission and parking at czs.org. Additionally, Brookfield will only accept credit cards for food, beverages and merchandise.
"Brookfield Zoo has been closed for nearly four months and we are eagerly looking forward to welcoming guests back," said Stuart Strahl, president and CEO of the Chicago Zoological Society in a prepared statement. "We have been following guidelines set forth by local, state, and federal government and health agencies to ensure the well-being of our guests, staff, volunteers, and the animals."
Brookfield admission, including access to the interactive Dinos Everywhere! consisting of 40 animatronic dinosaurs, is $24.95 for adults, $17.95 for children 3 to 11 and $19.95 for seniors 65 and over. Parking is $15. Play areas, water misters, drinking fountains, the carousel and tram rides remain closed.
Lincoln Park Zoo admission is free but reservations must be made by phone at (312) 742-2000 or through Eventbrite. Reservations are available every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests are asked to keep their visits to two hours so as not to exceed capacity.
Both zoos will make hand-sanitizing stations available and will increase cleaning of high-touch areas and restrooms.
At Lincoln Park Zoo, only the east and west gates will be open and visitors will progress through the zoo via one-way paths. Maps will not be available at Brookfield Zoo. However, visitors can download maps from the website. For more information, see, lpzoo.org or czs.org.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Cook Memorial library values 'equality, compassion and inclusion,' director writes

In response to a controversy swirling around homophobic comments made by Cook Memorial Public Library District board President Bonnie Quirke , the district 's director has published a message to the community that declares `` equality , compassion and inclusion '' are important values for the library and its staff .
Although the message does n't name Quirke or specifically cite her remarks , Director David Archer on Monday said the missive -- available at cooklib.org -- is a direct response to `` recent events involving the board president . ''
`` We are honored to serve our diverse community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , compassion and inclusion , '' the five-paragraph message starts .
`` We are committed to being a library where our community comes together and marginalized voices are recognized . ''
Quirke , a board member since 2005 and its president since 2009 , was publicly lambasted during last week 's library board meeting for a nearly 10-year-old speech to a conservative group in which she accused libraries of promoting `` the homosexual agenda . ''
The speech did n't spark trouble until a video of it recently circulated through the Cook Memorial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the homosexual agenda , especially in the children 's department , '' Quirke told the audience .
Quirke , who could n't be reached for comment Monday , also said `` we have abdicated local politics , and the predators have taken over . ''
Quirke has taken additional heat for some racially inflammatory Facebook posts and for homophobic comments she made to the Daily Herald in a 2013 interview .
Patrons and fellow library trustees have called on Quirke to resign .
During last week 's meeting , Quirke cited her free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed her personal positions to influence the library .
Archer said he wrote the public message `` to remind folks what the library stands for . ''
The library board will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the controversy , officials said .
A resolution affirming the district 's mission and purpose will be considered .

Cook Memorial library values 'equality, compassion and inclusion,' director writes
In response to a controversy swirling around homophobic comments made by Cook Memorial Public Library District board President Bonnie Quirke, the district's director has published a message to the community that declares "equality, compassion and inclusion" are important values for the library and its staff.
Although the message doesn't name Quirke or specifically cite her remarks, Director David Archer on Monday said the missive -- available at cooklib.org -- is a direct response to "recent events involving the board president."
"We are honored to serve our diverse community and wholeheartedly embrace the values of equality, compassion and inclusion," the five-paragraph message starts. "We are committed to being a library where our community comes together and marginalized voices are recognized."
Quirke, a board member since 2005 and its president since 2009, was publicly lambasted during last week's library board meeting for a nearly 10-year-old speech to a conservative group in which she accused libraries of promoting "the homosexual agenda." The speech didn't spark trouble until a video of it recently circulated through the Cook Memorial community.
"The library abounds with the homosexual agenda, especially in the children's department," Quirke told the audience.
Quirke, who couldn't be reached for comment Monday, also said "we have abdicated local politics, and the predators have taken over."
Quirke has taken additional heat for some racially inflammatory Facebook posts and for homophobic comments she made to the Daily Herald in a 2013 interview.
Patrons and fellow library trustees have called on Quirke to resign.
During last week's meeting, Quirke cited her free speech rights and said she's never allowed her personal positions to influence the library.
Archer said he wrote the public message "to remind folks what the library stands for."
The library board will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the controversy, officials said. A resolution affirming the district's mission and purpose will be considered.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Illinois facing 'critical shortage of blood,' centers say

The Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers put out a plea Monday for organizations to host blood drives in light of what it called `` a critical shortage of blood in Illinois . ''
There are two reasons for the shortage , according to Margaret Vaughn , the coalition 's government affairs director .
She said typically 60 % of donations come from off-site blood drives , but drives normally hosted by businesses are not being held because employees are still working from home .
Also , demand for blood has spiked due to the May return of elective surgeries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put off needed surgeries for months because of COVID-19 concerns .
`` Now , demand is sky high because the people who put off treatment for three months are sicker , '' Vaughn said .
`` There is a backlog with all these cases .
There is concern with how they 're going to get through the rest of the summer .
It 's not unique to Illinois .
They are in this mess all over the country .
We really want to regroup now . ''
Vaughn urged civic groups , churches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remember blood collection is considered an `` essential service '' and can still take place despite limits on gatherings .
The Centers for Disease Control and the Illinois Department of Health have created strict guidelines to allow public off-site blood collection .
The protocol includes scheduled appointments , social distancing , additional cleaning and temperature reading prior to entrance .
Three weeks ago , Vaughn put out a call for state legislators to hold blood drives .
She said 35 have done so , some more than once .

Illinois facing 'critical shortage of blood,' centers say
The Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers put out a plea Monday for organizations to host blood drives in light of what it called "a critical shortage of blood in Illinois."
There are two reasons for the shortage, according to Margaret Vaughn, the coalition's government affairs director.
She said typically 60% of donations come from off-site blood drives, but drives normally hosted by businesses are not being held because employees are still working from home.
Also, demand for blood has spiked due to the May return of elective surgeries coupled with a surge of patients who put off needed surgeries for months because of COVID-19 concerns.
"Now, demand is sky high because the people who put off treatment for three months are sicker," Vaughn said. "There is a backlog with all these cases. There is concern with how they're going to get through the rest of the summer. It's not unique to Illinois. They are in this mess all over the country. We really want to regroup now."
Vaughn urged civic groups, churches and organizations that normally host blood drives to remember blood collection is considered an "essential service" and can still take place despite limits on gatherings.
The Centers for Disease Control and the Illinois Department of Health have created strict guidelines to allow public off-site blood collection. The protocol includes scheduled appointments, social distancing, additional cleaning and temperature reading prior to entrance.
Three weeks ago, Vaughn put out a call for state legislators to hold blood drives. She said 35 have done so, some more than once.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Congratulations, Class of 2020!

Congratulations, Class of 2020!

To the Class of 2020 , congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for success and happiness in the years ahead .
We hope our tribute section to the Class of 2020 can be a special keepsake to help mark and remember this important passage in your life .
When it became apparent that because of the COVID-19 pandemic this year 's graduates were not going to get to enjoy the traditional commencement ceremony that had been a benchmark in our lives , we asked ourselves what the newspaper could do to try to help replace some of that loss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideas that grew out of that and pulling it together has been a labor of love for all of us and especially for the editors who directed it , Deputy City Editor Charles Keeshan and Paul Valade , deputy director of visual journalism .
We have n't been alone in making special attempts to make this year 's graduations special .
That much is obvious with a drive around town to see all of the congratulatory signs that have popped up .
There are more than 90 suburban high schools in the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has gone out of its way to add a flourish to their virtual commencement events .
Certainly , this section would n't have been possible without the efforts of scores of principals and staff at our high schools .
We have been amazed at their efforts to support the project .
We 've also made an effort to provide a strong tribute online at dailyherald.com/graduations .
Among the features on that tribute is a commencement address by renowned comedian Sebastian Maniscalco , a graduate of Rolling Meadows High School before moving to Los @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank him greatly for that contribution .

Congratulations, Class of 2020!
To the Class of 2020, congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for success and happiness in the years ahead.
We hope our tribute section to the Class of 2020 can be a special keepsake to help mark and remember this important passage in your life.
When it became apparent that because of the COVID-19 pandemic this year's graduates were not going to get to enjoy the traditional commencement ceremony that had been a benchmark in our lives, we asked ourselves what the newspaper could do to try to help replace some of that loss.
This section is one of the ideas that grew out of that and pulling it together has been a labor of love for all of us and especially for the editors who directed it, Deputy City Editor Charles Keeshan and Paul Valade, deputy director of visual journalism.
• Northwest suburbs section
• DuPage County section
• Fox Valley section
We haven't been alone in making special attempts to make this year's graduations special.
That much is obvious with a drive around town to see all of the congratulatory signs that have popped up.
There are more than 90 suburban high schools in the area and almost without exception each of them has gone out of its way to add a flourish to their virtual commencement events.
Certainly, this section wouldn't have been possible without the efforts of scores of principals and staff at our high schools. We have been amazed at their efforts to support the project.
We've also made an effort to provide a strong tribute online at dailyherald.com/graduations.
Among the features on that tribute is a commencement address by renowned comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, a graduate of Rolling Meadows High School before moving to Los Angeles and becoming a star. We thank him greatly for that contribution.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-22--Hoffman Estates soccer legend Ken Snow dies

Ken Snow , one of the best soccer players to come from Illinois , died of complications from COVID-19 Sunday , according to reports .
He was 50 years old .
Snow played at Hoffman Estates High School , where he scored 128 goals , the state record at the time .
He scored in 47 consecutive matches , second only to his younger brother , Steve , in IHSA history .
`` If you played soccer in the Chicagoland area , you knew Ken , '' said Brian McBride , who played against Snow when McBride was a freshman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Snow was a senior at Hoffman Estates , as well as in club soccer and a little later a men 's league .
`` You knew Ken , you knew Steve , you knew the Snow brothers , as they were known .
Just some extremely talented players . ''
McBride said Snow was more than just a goal-scorer .
`` Steve was this amazing talent as a forward .
Ken could go into midfield and drop down and playmake , '' McBride said .
`` Together they could score goals from anywhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything on the offensive side of the ball . ''
After high school Snow went to Indiana University , where he won two Hermann Trophies as the best player in college soccer .
He scored 84 goals and assisted on 28 more 1987 through 1990 .
He still holds Indiana 's record for most points and most goals .
`` Ken was the most highly decorated player to ever wear the IU uniform .
He is the only player to have earned four first-team All-America selections and two National Player of the Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soccer coach Jerry Yeagley said of Snow in a story on the program website .
`` He was the finest attacking player that I ever had the privilege of coaching . ''
Indiana won the 1988 national championship with Snow , one of two College Cups the Hoosiers reached in his four seasons .
The Hoosiers went 73-12-4 while Snow was there .
He played eight seasons of professional indoor soccer , including with the Chicago Power and teams in Philadelphia , Detroit , Tampa and St. Louis .
He never played in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until 1996 .
He also started the Ken Snow Goalscoring Camp , which had camps scheduled throughout the Midwest this summer , including Schaumburg , Hinsdale , Northbrook , Naperville and Libertyville .

Hoffman Estates soccer legend Ken Snow dies
Ken Snow, one of the best soccer players to come from Illinois, died of complications from COVID-19 Sunday, according to reports.
He was 50 years old.
Snow played at Hoffman Estates High School, where he scored 128 goals, the state record at the time. He scored in 47 consecutive matches, second only to his younger brother, Steve, in IHSA history.
"If you played soccer in the Chicagoland area, you knew Ken," said Brian McBride, who played against Snow when McBride was a freshman at Mid-Suburban League rival Buffalo Grove and Snow was a senior at Hoffman Estates, as well as in club soccer and a little later a men's league.
"You knew Ken, you knew Steve, you knew the Snow brothers, as they were known. Just some extremely talented players."
McBride said Snow was more than just a goal-scorer.
"Steve was this amazing talent as a forward. Ken could go into midfield and drop down and playmake," McBride said. "Together they could score goals from anywhere. But Ken could do pretty much anything on the offensive side of the ball."
After high school Snow went to Indiana University, where he won two Hermann Trophies as the best player in college soccer. He scored 84 goals and assisted on 28 more 1987 through 1990.
He still holds Indiana's record for most points and most goals.
"Ken was the most highly decorated player to ever wear the IU uniform. He is the only player to have earned four first-team All-America selections and two National Player of the Year Awards," former Indiana men's soccer coach Jerry Yeagley said of Snow in a story on the program website. "He was the finest attacking player that I ever had the privilege of coaching."
Indiana won the 1988 national championship with Snow, one of two College Cups the Hoosiers reached in his four seasons. The Hoosiers went 73-12-4 while Snow was there.
He played eight seasons of professional indoor soccer, including with the Chicago Power and teams in Philadelphia, Detroit, Tampa and St. Louis. He never played in MLS, which did not begin play until 1996.
He also started the Ken Snow Goalscoring Camp, which had camps scheduled throughout the Midwest this summer, including Schaumburg, Hinsdale, Northbrook, Naperville and Libertyville.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-06-23--Rosati's Pizza CEO Rick Rosati, who opened sites in suburbs and beyond, dies

Fredric `` Rick '' Rosati , CEO of the national pizza restaurant group Rosati 's Pizza , died unexpectedly June 15 due to natural causes at his home in Cave Creek , Arizona , the chain announced Monday night .
He was 70 .
Rosati was the driving force to franchise the Rosati 's Pizza concept in 1979 , a company statement said .
He opened his first restaurant at the age of 20 in Arlington Heights and went on to establish locations across the U.S. , including the company 's first Arizona restaurant in 1986 .
Rosati 's death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rosati 's Pizza co-founder Ferdinand `` Fred '' Rosati .
The franchise company , now headquartered in Warrenville , said Rick Rosati was known for his business acumen , work ethic and dedication to helping employees rise through the ranks through mentorship opportunities .
`` Rick believed in American entrepreneurship and the power of small business , '' brother and Rosati 's Pizza CFO Jeff Rosati said in a statement .
`` Rick mentored countless dishwashers and cooks and helped people move from entry-level positions to roles as managers and even store owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were former dishwashers . ''
`` This is n't just a professional loss for our franchisees ; it 's personal , '' sister Regina Rosati said through the company .
`` A lot of our store owners have known Rick since they were teenagers .
He was a father figure and friend who took a personal interest in his colleagues . ''
Rick Rosati was born in Chicago on Dec. 31 , 1949 , and raised in Riverside alongside his six siblings .
He started working at his family 's flagship restaurant at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Chicago-based pizza supply company with his father and other relatives .
When Rosati was n't behind an oven or in the office , he could be found fishing , hunting , boating and spending time with his family in Door County , Wisconsin , the company said .
He was a doting uncle to 21 nieces and nephews and a longtime Cubs fan .
Rick 's , Jeff 's and Regina 's father , Fred Rosati , helped his family 's pizzerias become a national chain after his brothers started the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fred died March 30 at age 102 .
In the late 1890s , his family served Italian food to customers in New York .
They moved to Chicago at the turn of the century and opened another eatery featuring Italian-style pizza , a precursor to the Rosati 's restaurant empire .
Today , there are approximately 200 locations throughout the U.S. At the time of his death , Rick Rosati was overseeing a store opening in Arizona .
He worked closely with his brothers ; Jeff Rosati will continue to manage the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ School and Sacred Heart Seminary before studying business at the University of Illinois at Chicago .
He is survived by his mother , Theresa Rosati ( Cortina ) ; six siblings , Regina Rosati , Stephanie Haack , Michael Rosati ( Kay ) , Annamarie Bensfield ( Joseph ) , William Rosati ( Joanne ) and Jeffrey Rosati ( Karen ) ; and 21 nieces and nephews .
Visitation will be held 2:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home , 330 W. Golf Road in Schaumburg , with a prayer service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Stella Maris Catholic Parish , 2410 S. Bay Shore Drive in Sister Bay , Wisconsin , with an 11:30 a.m. Mass to follow .

Rosati's Pizza CEO Rick Rosati, who opened sites in suburbs and beyond, dies
Fredric "Rick" Rosati, CEO of the national pizza restaurant group Rosati's Pizza, died unexpectedly June 15, 2020, due to natural causes at his home in Cave Creek, Ariz. He was 70.
Rick Rosati, with arms crossed, leads a group photo taken at a restaurant he opened in Texas around 1984. Courtesy of the Rosati family
Fredric "Rick" Rosati, CEO of the national pizza restaurant group Rosati's Pizza, died unexpectedly June 15 due to natural causes at his home in Cave Creek, Arizona, the chain announced Monday night. He was 70.
Rosati was the driving force to franchise the Rosati's Pizza concept in 1979, a company statement said. He opened his first restaurant at the age of 20 in Arlington Heights and went on to establish locations across the U.S., including the company's first Arizona restaurant in 1986.
Rosati's death closely follows that of his father, Rosati's Pizza co-founder Ferdinand "Fred" Rosati.
The franchise company, now headquartered in Warrenville, said Rick Rosati was known for his business acumen, work ethic and dedication to helping employees rise through the ranks through mentorship opportunities.
"Rick believed in American entrepreneurship and the power of small business," brother and Rosati's Pizza CFO Jeff Rosati said in a statement. "Rick mentored countless dishwashers and cooks and helped people move from entry-level positions to roles as managers and even store owners. A lot of his business partners were former dishwashers."
"This isn't just a professional loss for our franchisees; it's personal," sister Regina Rosati said through the company. "A lot of our store owners have known Rick since they were teenagers. He was a father figure and friend who took a personal interest in his colleagues."
Rick Rosati was born in Chicago on Dec. 31, 1949, and raised in Riverside alongside his six siblings. He started working at his family's flagship restaurant at the age of 14 and later co-founded a Chicago-based pizza supply company with his father and other relatives.
When Rosati wasn't behind an oven or in the office, he could be found fishing, hunting, boating and spending time with his family in Door County, Wisconsin, the company said. He was a doting uncle to 21 nieces and nephews and a longtime Cubs fan.
Rick's, Jeff's and Regina's father, Fred Rosati, helped his family's pizzerias become a national chain after his brothers started the first restaurant in Mount Prospect in 1964. Fred died March 30 at age 102.
In the late 1890s, his family served Italian food to customers in New York. They moved to Chicago at the turn of the century and opened another eatery featuring Italian-style pizza, a precursor to the Rosati's restaurant empire. Today, there are approximately 200 locations throughout the U.S.
At the time of his death, Rick Rosati was overseeing a store opening in Arizona. He worked closely with his brothers; Jeff Rosati will continue to manage the company.
Rick Rosati attended St. Mary's School and Sacred Heart Seminary before studying business at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
He is survived by his mother, Theresa Rosati (Cortina); six siblings, Regina Rosati, Stephanie Haack, Michael Rosati (Kay), Annamarie Bensfield (Joseph), William Rosati (Joanne) and Jeffrey Rosati (Karen); and 21 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 2:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 330 W. Golf Road in Schaumburg, with a prayer service at 5 p.m.
Private goodbyes are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Stella Maris Catholic Parish, 2410 S. Bay Shore Drive in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, with an 11:30 a.m. Mass to follow.