dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--Trump and Putin discuss oil, Japan limits international mail

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed .
Following are developments on Wedy related to the global economy , the work place and the spread of the virus .
DROWNING IN OIL : President Donald Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about oil prices during a call Monday and also has spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman .
'They are going to get together , and we 're all going to get together and we 're going to see what we can do because we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' Trump said during a White House press conference about the coronavirus pandemic .
'You 're going to lose an industry over it , thousands and thousands of jobs .
' Trump bemoaned that with Saudi Arabia and Russia engaged in a price war despite weak demand , 'there 's oil all over the oceans right now .
The boats are all filled .
' 'There 's so much oil , ' he said .
'In some cases , it 's probably less valuable than water .
' MIXED SIGNALS : The latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was resilient in March , despite shutdowns related to the coronavirus , which first emerged in central China .
The Caixin purchasing managers index for March was 50.1 , just above the 50 level that indicates expansion rather than contraction .
That was an improvement from 40.3 in February and forecasts for a 45.5 PMI .
Official PMI data released Tuesday also were better than expected .
Jittery financial markets gained some solace from news that Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with the State Council , or Cabinet , on Tuesday .
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support for those hit by the outbreak and also included reserve rate cuts meant to ease pressure on banks .
In Japan , the central bank 's quarterly 'tankan '' business survey released Wednesday showed sentiment deteriorating in January-March in the world 's third-largest economy .
The tankan measures corporate sentiment by subtracting the number of companies saying business conditions are negative from those responding they are positive .
The key index , which measures sentiment among large manufacturers , fell to minus 8 from zero in October-December , the worst result in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also dismal as the service sector , tourism and other businesses have also been hit hard by the outbreak .
MEDIA MISERIES : Australia 's biggest newspaper publisher News Corp. said it will suspend printing of 60 local papers due to weak advertising revenue .
Local newspapers in New South Wales , Victoria , Queensland and South Australia will be digital-only from next week .
The newspapers depend heavily on advertising related to real estate auctions , house inspections , community events and restaurants - all of which have been closed .
News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miller , said the top priority is to preserve jobs and position its business to counter the coronavirus crisis .
The COVID-19 outbreak has meanwhile brought a surge in new subscriptions to News Corp. 's online publications .
The journalists ' union - Media , Entertainment and Arts Alliance - has urged the government to help out several rural newspapers in New South Wales and Victoria that have already stopped printing due to lack of advertising .
POSTAL DISRUPTIONS : Japan 's postal service said Wednesday that deliveries will halt to more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flights carrying mail get canceled over the growing pandemic .
Mail will continue to the U.S. , France , Australia , Hong Kong and a handful of places , although delivery may get delayed , Japan Post said .
Mail from Japan had already stopped to China last month .
Thailand has also announced suspensions of postal deliveries to most countries .
JAPAN 'S JOB SEASON : Sony Corp. and other Japanese companies canceled ceremonies that traditionally welcome new job recruits , customarily held April 1 .
Last week , the Japanese electronics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20,000 employees in Japan to work from home , including 927 new hires .
Sony Chief Executive Kenichiro Yoshida sent a video message , saying , 'What we value most are people ... .
You will be creating the future Sony .
' Tokyo-based Sony , which makes Spider-Man movies , said employees in the U.S. and Europe are also working from home .
Production was temporarily shut down at its four plants in China but resumed in February .

Virus spreads and car sales, energy prices, markets tumble
President Donald Trump points to a reporter to ask a question as he speaks about the coronavirus, with Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, at right, in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Washington. Associated Press
Viv Brown with the Women Supporting Women's support group, loads a car during a food distribution event, Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami. The event was supported by the city, Ark of the City and Farm Share. Associated Press
Wearing a mask amid concerns of the spread of COVID-19 a woman pushes a basket full of groceries out of a store in Richardson, Texas, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Associated Press
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Wednesday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.
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THINGS WE VALUED: The outbreak has reshuffled the pecking order of what holds value and there are few places where that is more evident than oil.
Over the last quarter the price of crude has fallen harder than at any point in history, plunging almost 70%, to around $20 per barrel. Those are levels not seen since 2002.
According to the API, U.S. crude inventories rose by 10.5 million barrels last week, well over twice what energy analysts had been expecting, and prices are falling again Wednesday.
During a press conference, President Donald Trump bemoaned the oil war that has broken out between Saudi Arabia and Russia, which has hastened the decline. Trump said he spoke this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and that he has also spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
With millions of job losses expected already because of the pandemic, a shock to the energy sector would mean thousands of jobs lost.
On Wednesday Whiting Petroleum, one of the biggest drillers in the Bakken shale formation, sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Energy demand was already in retreat before the emergence of the virus and there have been 208 bankruptcy filings in the past five years after oil and gas companies racked up $121.7 billion in debt, according to law firm Haynes and Boone. Few expect Whiting will be the last to file for protection with oil costing more to pull from the ground than what it fetches on the market.
Of course, for the vast majority of consumers, plunging oil prices is a blessing. Some stations are selling gasoline for less than $1 a gallon, though closer to $2 is the norm.
TROUBLED HOME: Any activity requiring proximity to another human is being cut out. If you are trying to sell a house, that includes you.
Mortgage applications tumbled 24% compared with the same week last year as showings are all but shut down. Last week, that year-over-year figure fell 11%, though applications to refinance are soaring.
CAR CRASH: Auto sales are evaporating with people on every continent shutting in, and certainly not haggling on car lots.
The Edmunds.com auto pricing site estimates that U.S. new vehicle sales plunged 40% last month compared with a year ago. First quarter sales dropped an estimated 13.6%, erasing gains from January and February.
Toyota sales plummeted 37% in March and 8.8% for the quarter. Hyundai reported March sales fell 43% and for the quarter, dropped 11%. Subaru, which usually reports growth, saw a 47% plunge in March and a 16.7% drop so far this year. Fiat Chrysler, which only reports quarterly numbers, said sales fell 10%, while General Motors was off 7%.
Not all automakers reported sales Wednesday. Edmunds made estimates for Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla and others that will report later.
DID NOT EXPECT THAT: The pandemic has delivered unforeseen consequences, good and bad, for business across almost every sector.
The U.S. is among the countries unable to deliver enough tests for the coronavirus. A number of diagnostic companies, including Quest Diagnostics, have become critical in tracking its spread.
But COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, is doing more harm to the New Jersey company than good, despite its essential role.
Quest expects its overall testing volumes to decline as other types of testing plunge. The company reported a testing volume decline exceeding 40% during the last two weeks of March, including COVID-19 testing. The reason is that visits to the doctor and elective medical procedures have almost come to a halt.
While occupancy rates at all major hotels has tumbled, Airbnb is reporting growth in long-term stays in peoples' hometowns, with families seeking more space and a housing critical for medical workers near hospitals. Such bookings have doubled in the past two weeks, according to the San Francisco company.
BAD NEWS: News Corp. is suspending printing operations for 60 local papers in Australia, where it is the biggest media group, as advertising revenue vanishes. Local newspapers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia will be digital-only from next week. The newspapers depend heavily on advertising related to real estate auctions, house inspections, community events and restaurants - all of which have been closed.
NO RETURN: Reversing an earlier position, the government is now saying Social Security recipients who are not required to file a tax return will not need to file a very simplified tax return to receive their government stimulus check. The Treasury Department said Wednesday that the IRS will use the information on the Form SSA-1099 and Form RRB-1099 to generate the $1,200 checks to Social Security recipients who did not file tax returns in 2018 or 2019.
MARKETS: The S&P 500 lost 4.4% after the White House said anywhere from 100,000 to 240,000 Americans could die from COVID-19, even if even if current social-distancing guidelines are maintained.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--Demand for grocery delivery service creates long waitlists -- how stores are trying to fix that

With millions of Americans stuck in their homes because of the coronavirus pandemic , demand for grocery delivery and even curbside pickup services has skyrocketed -- resulting in waitlists of a week or more at many Chicago-area stores .
Take the Jewel-Osco store at 440 E. Rand Road in Arlington Heights , where an employee said delivery orders have quadrupled since Gov .
J.B. Pritzker ordered people to avoid leaving their homes .
The wait to get on the delivery list is now one or two weeks .
The wait is even longer at the Jewel store at 885 E. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is booked for the next three weeks , an employee there said .
The chain 's pharmacy delivery and pickup services have been in greater demand than before the pandemic , too , Jewel-Osco spokeswoman Mary Frances Trucco said .
When more slots are added for any of the services , she said , they 're reserved quickly .
`` We appreciate our customers ' patience during this unprecedented time , '' Trucco said .
Of Jewel 's 188 stores in Illinois , Indiana and Iowa , 12 fulfill online delivery orders for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services .
Even shoppers willing to venture out to pick up groceries -- but maybe not walk the aisles -- are experiencing longer wait times .
At the Mariano 's on Roosevelt Road in Wheaton , the next available date for curbside pickup is a week out , an employee said .
To help shorten those pickup windows , Mariano 's held job fairs Wednesday at stores in Buffalo Grove , Northbrook , Park Ridge , Crystal Lake , Westchester and Westmont .
The chain planned to hire 600 people to help fulfill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 44 stores throughout the Chicago area .
`` We want to be able to provide same-day service if possible , but this is a very unusual situation , '' said Mariano 's spokeswoman Amanda Puck .
`` We 're trying to keep up with demand and the changing needs of customers . ''
Jewel-Osco also plans to hire thousands of new employees , including delivery drivers and personal shoppers , Trucco said .
Hiring has begun .
Doug Baker , vice president of industry relations for a trade group called FMI-The Food Industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to experience delivery delays -- and item shortages -- as demand increases .
But it 's not because of problems with food supplies , he insisted .
`` It 's shifting priorities and redistributing labor to help with in-store picking , '' said Baker , whose Virginia-based organization represents food retailers and wholesalers .
Major big-box retailers like Walmart also are experiencing a surge in orders .
A check of the retailer 's online ordering system showed pickup and delivery times booked for the next two days , without the option to schedule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same was true Wednesday of Meijer .
An employee at the Walmart store on Meacham Road in Elk Grove Village recommended revisiting the website in the morning when new time slots open up .
The number of U.S. households using online grocery delivery has more than doubled since last summer , according to recently released survey data from the Brick Meets Click consulting firm and an e-commerce software company called ShopperKit .
More than 39 million American households used such a service during the past month , about 31 % of total households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 million , or 13 % , in August 2019 , according to a news release from the two groups .
Twenty-six percent of the online grocery shoppers surveyed said they used a specific service for the first time .
That figure was 39 % for shoppers 60 and older .
`` This is a reflection of current circumstances , '' said David Bishop , a partner at Brick Meets Click .
As the coronavirus spreads and the number of COVID-19 cases climbs , the members of Jewel-Osco 's delivery and takeout services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands and using hand sanitizer before every order , Trucco said .
Additionally , the chain has created contact-free delivery procedures and changed the signature process so drivers can sign for customers after checking ID , Trucco said .
For in-store customers , the chain already has heeded Pritzker 's guidelines and banned the use of reusable bags in its stores to protect workers and other shoppers .
Baker expects to see more grocery stores increase hiring to meet the demand .
Stores may also partner with other food delivery companies , such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers .
Additionally , some stores struggling to keep up with delivery requests are encouraging customers to use pickup options , he said .
`` Grocers are no stranger to disaster , '' Baker said .
`` They are the cornerstone of their communities . ''

Demand for grocery delivery service creates long waitlists -- how stores are trying to fix that
With millions of Americans stuck in their homes because of the coronavirus pandemic, demand for grocery delivery and even curbside pickup services has skyrocketed -- resulting in waitlists of a week or more at many Chicago-area stores.
Take the Jewel-Osco store at 440 E. Rand Road in Arlington Heights, where an employee said delivery orders have quadrupled since Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered people to avoid leaving their homes. The wait to get on the delivery list is now one or two weeks.
The wait is even longer at the Jewel store at 885 E. Belvidere Road in Grayslake. The service is booked for the next three weeks, an employee there said.
The chain's pharmacy delivery and pickup services have been in greater demand than before the pandemic, too, Jewel-Osco spokeswoman Mary Frances Trucco said. When more slots are added for any of the services, she said, they're reserved quickly.
"We appreciate our customers' patience during this unprecedented time," Trucco said.
Of Jewel's 188 stores in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, 12 fulfill online delivery orders for the chain and 27 offer on-site pickup services.
Even shoppers willing to venture out to pick up groceries -- but maybe not walk the aisles -- are experiencing longer wait times.
At the Mariano's on Roosevelt Road in Wheaton, the next available date for curbside pickup is a week out, an employee said.
To help shorten those pickup windows, Mariano's held job fairs Wednesday at stores in Buffalo Grove, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Crystal Lake, Westchester and Westmont. The chain planned to hire 600 people to help fulfill the surge in pickup orders at its 44 stores throughout the Chicago area.
"We want to be able to provide same-day service if possible, but this is a very unusual situation," said Mariano's spokeswoman Amanda Puck. "We're trying to keep up with demand and the changing needs of customers."
Jewel-Osco also plans to hire thousands of new employees, including delivery drivers and personal shoppers, Trucco said. Hiring has begun.
Doug Baker, vice president of industry relations for a trade group called FMI-The Food Industry Association, said online shoppers will continue to experience delivery delays -- and item shortages -- as demand increases. But it's not because of problems with food supplies, he insisted.
"It's shifting priorities and redistributing labor to help with in-store picking," said Baker, whose Virginia-based organization represents food retailers and wholesalers.
Major big-box retailers like Walmart also are experiencing a surge in orders. A check of the retailer's online ordering system showed pickup and delivery times booked for the next two days, without the option to schedule a time further in advance.
The same was true Wednesday of Meijer.
An employee at the Walmart store on Meacham Road in Elk Grove Village recommended revisiting the website in the morning when new time slots open up.
The number of U.S. households using online grocery delivery has more than doubled since last summer, according to recently released survey data from the Brick Meets Click consulting firm and an e-commerce software company called ShopperKit. More than 39 million American households used such a service during the past month, about 31% of total households.
That's up from more than 16 million, or 13%, in August 2019, according to a news release from the two groups. Twenty-six percent of the online grocery shoppers surveyed said they used a specific service for the first time. That figure was 39% for shoppers 60 and older.
"This is a reflection of current circumstances," said David Bishop, a partner at Brick Meets Click.
As the coronavirus spreads and the number of COVID-19 cases climbs, the members of Jewel-Osco's delivery and takeout services are sanitizing their equipment, washing their hands and using hand sanitizer before every order, Trucco said.
Additionally, the chain has created contact-free delivery procedures and changed the signature process so drivers can sign for customers after checking ID, Trucco said.
For in-store customers, the chain already has heeded Pritzker's guidelines and banned the use of reusable bags in its stores to protect workers and other shoppers.
Baker expects to see more grocery stores increase hiring to meet the demand. Stores may also partner with other food delivery companies, such as DoorDash, to get groceries to customers.
Additionally, some stores struggling to keep up with delivery requests are encouraging customers to use pickup options, he said.
"Grocers are no stranger to disaster," Baker said. "They are the cornerstone of their communities."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--Could state switch to endorsing face masks to help contain COVID-19?

For weeks , state officials have encouraged people to avoid wearing face masks and leave them to medical workers and first responders on the front lines fighting the spread of COVID-19 .
But Wednesday , Gov .
J.B Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Ngozi Ezike said they would look to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control for guidance on the issue .
The CDC now is considering recommending Americans wear masks as protection against infection from the respiratory disease .
That contrasts with health officials ' advice since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak that masks would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Surgeon General Jerome Adams said on Twitter Feb. 29 : `` Seriously people  -- STOP BUYING MASKS !
They are NOT effective in preventing general public from catching # Coronavirus , but if healthcare providers ca n't get them to care for sick patients , it puts them and our communities at risk ! ''
Pritzker reflected a new attitude on the issue during his daily briefing Wednesday .
`` I would not discourage people from wearing masks , '' he said .
`` ...
There is evidence to show it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking at things . ''
Ezike said respecting the state 's stay-at-home order that extends through April 30 , washing hands repeatedly and cleaning frequently used surfaces is crucial to containing COVID-19 .
But she noted , `` The idea of wearing a mask is to keep droplets from spreading .
... That is logical and we want everyone to do the most they can to prevent potential infection . ''
As cases of the disease mount , more people have been spotted wearing masks in public .
Many individuals , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried to buy face masks in stores , many of which are out of stock of them .

Could state switch to endorsing face masks to help contain COVID-19?
Travelers wear protective mask as they walk through Terminal 5 at O'Hare International Airport March 1. Associated Press
For weeks, state officials have encouraged people to avoid wearing face masks and leave them to medical workers and first responders on the front lines fighting the spread of COVID-19.
But Wednesday, Gov. J.B Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Ngozi Ezike said they would look to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control for guidance on the issue.
The CDC now is considering recommending Americans wear masks as protection against infection from the respiratory disease. That contrasts with health officials' advice since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak that masks would not protect the general public.
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said on Twitter Feb. 29: "Seriously people -- STOP BUYING MASKS! They are NOT effective in preventing general public from catching #Coronavirus, but if healthcare providers can't get them to care for sick patients, it puts them and our communities at risk!"
Pritzker reflected a new attitude on the issue during his daily briefing Wednesday.
"I would not discourage people from wearing masks," he said. "... There is evidence to show it can be effective. We're constantly looking at things."
Ezike said respecting the state's stay-at-home order that extends through April 30, washing hands repeatedly and cleaning frequently used surfaces is crucial to containing COVID-19.
But she noted, "The idea of wearing a mask is to keep droplets from spreading. ... That is logical and we want everyone to do the most they can to prevent potential infection."
As cases of the disease mount, more people have been spotted wearing masks in public.
Many individuals, however, might have to search hard if they tried to buy face masks in stores, many of which are out of stock of them.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--42 more dead from COVID-19 in Illinois, 986 more infected

Another 42 people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois , bringing the state 's total to 141 , health officials announced Wednesday .
Additionally , another 986 were diagnosed with the respiratory infection , putting the state 's total number of coronavirus-related cases at 6,980 .
The disease is hitting hardest among people age 60 and older and those with serious medical conditions .
But Wednesday , the Illinois Department of Public Health announced a number of fatalities involving younger people .
Those include three men in their 20s and 30s and two men in their 40s -- all from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get together on Easter , we 're still telling people 'please stay at home , ' '' Pritzker said .
Illinois has the seventh highest number of confirmed cases of any state in the country , according to Johns Hopkins University 's Coronavirus Resource Center .
Pritzker also urged residents to take the U.S. Census , noting `` it determines how much of your tax dollars we get back from the federal government , '' which is needed in the fight against COVID-19 and the recovery .
On Tuesday , Pritzker extended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through April 30 in order to tamp down the spread of the disease .

42 more dead from COVID-19 in Illinois, 986 more infected
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker provides an update about COVID-19 and the state's fight against the spread of the infection. Associated Press File Photo/March 19
Another 42 people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois, bringing the state's total to 141, health officials announced Wednesday.
Additionally, another 986 were diagnosed with the respiratory infection since Tuesday, putting the state's total number of coronavirus-related cases at 6,980.
The disease is hitting hardest among people age 60 and older and those with serious medical conditions.
But on Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced a number of fatalities involving younger people.
Those include three men in their 20s and 30s and two men in their 40s -- all from Cook County.
During his daily briefing, Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged churches to have online Easter services.
"Despite the desire to get together on Easter, we're still telling people, 'Please stay at home,'" Pritzker said.
The General Assembly has not met for days; Pritzker said legislative leaders are figuring out contingencies. The state's fiscal year ends June 30 and no budget has been passed.
"I don't think I can list all the changes that would need to be made to the original budget," Pritzker said.
"We are obviously working on our end to figure out what is the revenue shortfall ... what are the challenges ... when do we think we will begin to see revenues return?"
Other casualties of COVID-19 in the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday's briefing include:
• In Cook County: one man and a woman in their 50s; three men and two women in their 60s; five men and three women in their 70s; three men and four women in their 80s; one woman in her 90s and another woman in her 100s, the state announced.
• In DuPage County, two residents of nursing homes died. One lived in Carol Stream and was in her 90s; the other lived in Elmhurst and was in her 70s, according to the DuPage County Health Department. The health department also reported a Roselle woman in her 60s with underlying medical conditions died of COVID-19.
• A woman in her 90s died in Kane County, and a man in his 60s died in Will County, the state announced.
• Lake County and McHenry County health officials reported no new deaths.
Illinois has the seventh highest number of confirmed cases of any state in the country, according to Johns Hopkins University's Coronavirus Resource Center.
Pritzker urged the White House to reopen registration for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act so the estimated 800,000 uninsured Illinoisans can apply. Not doing so would be "leadership malpractice," he said.
IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike confirmed 36 people at Stateville Correctional Center in Joliet have tested positive for COVID-19 and 19 of those have been hospitalized.
Officials said the Illinois National Guard was at Stateville primarily as medical technicians and to put up tents to accommodate inmates for quarantine and social distancing.
Pritzker urged residents to take the U.S. Census, noting "it determines how much of your tax dollars we get back from the federal government," which is needed in the fight against COVID-19 and the recovery.
Also Wednesday, Metra announced that a Southwest Service Line conductor had tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday and had been home since March 25. Employees with direct contact with the employee have been self-isolating and all railcars have been disinfected.
On Tuesday, Pritzker extended the state's stay at home order through April 30 in order to tamp down the spread of the disease.
• Daily Herald Staff Writer Jake Griffin contributed to this report.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--Carol Stream senior living campus resident dies from COVID-19; 8 others infected

A resident of a Carol Stream senior living community has died after contracting the coronavirus , adding to the growing toll on nursing homes and other facilities caring for the elderly .
Eight residents and an employee of Windsor Park have tested positive for the virus .
The cases have been limited to the 72-bed skilled nursing section of the campus along North Avenue .
The woman who died was initially hospitalized for unrelated , existing health issues and discharged back to Windsor Park for skilled nursing care .
She returned to the hospital last week as her underlying conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , spokesman Randy Eilts said Wednesday .
As nursing homes across the country become virus hot spots , operators are facing limited testing availability and shortages of protective gear for medical workers .
More than 400 long-term care facilities in the U.S. have reported at least one COVID-19 case , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
`` As you are aware , the coronavirus situation is rapidly changing across our nation and right here at home , '' Windsor Park Executive Director Ben Stevens said in a letter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to monitor all residents and employees who exhibit any symptoms consistent with the coronavirus , and , if necessary , ask that they reach out to their personal physicians for testing and treatment . ''
A Willowbrook nursing home linked to six COVID-19 deaths remains the hardest-hit facility in DuPage County .
The health department has reported a total of 49 people , including 33 residents and 16 staff members , have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center .
Health officials have said all residents and staff members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been tested .
Some families also have called for widespread testing at Windsor Park , a 60-acre community operated by Skokie-based Covenant Living .
`` We are working closely with our county department of health , IDPH and medical director who give guidance on widespread testing , '' Eilts said in written responses to questions .
`` At this point , the decision for testing has only been for COVID-19 symptomatic residents .
Any staff who have exhibited symptoms have been encouraged to seek medical care and advisement on testing . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recuperating in self-isolation at home .
As of Wednesday , a few residents who have exhibited symptoms are under the supervision of medical professionals to determine if testing is required , Eilts said .
All residents and employees who have reported symptoms have been told to self-isolate , he said .
The health department has not indicated how the virus could have been introduced to Windsor Park .
A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that inadequate supplies of personal protective equipment , staff members working with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities helped fuel a devastating outbreak in nine Seattle nursing homes .
Covenant Living currently has employees who work at more than one facility , Eilts said earlier this week .
`` No local health authority has recommended this practice stop in an effort to ensure adequate staffing , '' Eilts wrote in a written response to questions .
`` We are following the strict protocols by CMS and CDC for infection control standards . ''
In addition to visitor restrictions , Covenant Living is screening all employees reporting to work within its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settings .
Healthcare workers in skilled nursing are checked four times a day with a temperature reading and a health assessment .
Eilts said administrators also `` are in a good place with PPE supplies '' as they await additional shipments .

Carol Stream senior living campus resident dies from COVID-19; 8 others infected
Eight residents and one employee of Windsor Park in Carol Stream have tested positive for the coronavirus. Daily Herald file photo
A resident of a Carol Stream senior living community has died after contracting the coronavirus, adding to the growing toll on nursing homes and other facilities caring for the elderly.
Eight residents and an employee of Windsor Park have tested positive for the virus. The cases have been limited to the 72-bed skilled nursing section of the campus along North Avenue.
The woman who died was initially hospitalized for unrelated, existing health issues and discharged back to Windsor Park for skilled nursing care. The woman, who was in her 90s, returned to the hospital last week as her underlying conditions worsened and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19, spokesman Randy Eilts said Wednesday.
As nursing homes across the country become virus hot spots, operators are facing limited testing availability and shortages of protective gear for medical workers. More than 400 long-term care facilities in the U.S. have reported at least one COVID-19 case, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"As you are aware, the coronavirus situation is rapidly changing across our nation and right here at home," Windsor Park Executive Director Ben Stevens said in a letter to residents and families. "We continue to monitor all residents and employees who exhibit any symptoms consistent with the coronavirus, and, if necessary, ask that they reach out to their personal physicians for testing and treatment."
A Willowbrook nursing home linked to six COVID-19 deaths remains the hardest-hit facility in DuPage County. The health department has reported a total of 49 people, including 33 residents and 16 staff members, have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Health officials have said all residents and staff members at the 150-bed facility in Willowbrook have been tested.
Some families also have called for widespread testing at Windsor Park, a 60-acre community operated by Skokie-based Covenant Living.
"We are working closely with our county department of health, IDPH and medical director who give guidance on widespread testing," Eilts said in written responses to questions. "At this point, the decision for testing has only been for COVID-19 symptomatic residents. Any staff who have exhibited symptoms have been encouraged to seek medical care and advisement on testing."
The employee sickened by the virus is now recuperating in self-isolation at home. As of Wednesday, a few residents who have exhibited symptoms are under the supervision of medical professionals to determine if testing is required, Eilts said.
All residents and employees who have reported symptoms have been told to self-isolate, he said.
The health department has not indicated how the virus could have been introduced to Windsor Park.
A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that inadequate supplies of personal protective equipment, staff members working with symptoms and staff members working at multiple facilities helped fuel a devastating outbreak in nine Seattle nursing homes.
Covenant Living currently has employees who work at more than one facility, Eilts said earlier this week.
"No local health authority has recommended this practice stop in an effort to ensure adequate staffing," Eilts wrote in a written response to questions. "We are following the strict protocols by CMS and CDC for infection control standards."
In addition to visitor restrictions, Covenant Living is screening all employees reporting to work within its residential, assisted living and skilled nursing settings. Healthcare workers in skilled nursing are checked four times a day with a temperature reading and a health assessment.
Eilts said administrators also "are in a good place with PPE supplies" as they await additional shipments.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--Coronavirus pandemic forces changes for Meals on Wheels

There was a time when Meals on Wheels provided food to older residents , people with disabilities and those in need , along with so much more like a caring touch , a friendly conversation and a helping hand .
But all of those extras are being pulled back in this age of the COVID-19 pandemic .
For now , it 's just the meals .
`` When we used to send people out to deliver our food , they would check on our clients , make sure that they were OK , maybe talk with them a little bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive director of Meals on Wheels of Northeastern Illinois , based in Evanston .
`` Many of our clients live in isolation .
They ca n't get out of their houses , they do n't see many people each day , and we would be that person they would see and talk to .
`` Now , our top priority has to be not spreading this virus .
So the way we do things now is much different . ''
Food deliveries are left on porches or front stoops instead of being hand-delivered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meals are delivered weekly instead of daily to reduce the number of times drivers are approaching residences .
And the fresh food that used to be assembled in local kitchens has become frozen food supplied by commercial distributors so meals will last for clients for an entire week until the next delivery .
`` We are really working hard on keeping everything clean , constantly wiping everything down in our kitchens , and before and after every delivery , '' Genthe said .
`` I feel comfort in knowing that we are keeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part not to spread this virus . ''
Meals on Wheels of Northeastern Illinois typically delivers to approximately 250 clients per week along the lakeshore from Chicago through Evanston , north into Highland Park , Libertyville and Gurnee , and as far as Wisconsin .
And those numbers are increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic by nearly triple .
There is a waiting list .
`` We would like to increase our reach , and we are about to open a bigger kitchen in Evanston to help with that , '' Genthe said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ meals , but we also help people who are younger and have physical and cognitive issues .
There are a lot of people in need . ''
She added that many of those people are susceptible to depression because they are feeling more isolated than ever .
With the program 's reduced contact , its volunteers also make phone calls to check in on people .
`` Everyone is just trying to do whatever they can to look out for each other , '' she said .
While the demand for Meals on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , so has volunteerism within the organization .
`` We have about 450 volunteers and I 'm getting about 45 new ones a week , '' Genthe said .
`` It 's amazing .
Everyone is wanting to do something to help .
They are home , they are at a loss for what to do , so they are volunteering .
They want to give back .
We are just hoping that when people get back to work and get back to ( their normal routines ) , that they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That could be a positive to come out of this story . ''
For more information about Meals on Wheels , visit mealsonwheelsnei.org .

Hold the caring touch, friendly conversation: It's food only from Meals on Wheels
There was a time when Meals on Wheels provided not only food to older residents, people with disabilities and those in need, but also a caring touch, a friendly conversation and a helping hand.
But all of those extras are being pulled back in this age of the COVID-19 pandemic. For now, it's just the meals.
"When we used to send people out to deliver our food, they would check on our clients, make sure that they were OK, maybe talk with them a little bit," said Debi Genthe, the executive director of Meals on Wheels of Northeastern Illinois, based in Evanston. "Many of our clients live in isolation. They can't get out of their houses, they don't see many people each day, and we would be that person they would see and talk to.
"Now, our top priority has to be not spreading this virus. So the way we do things now is much different."
Food deliveries are left on porches or front stoops instead of being hand-delivered with a smile and friendly conversation.
Meals are delivered weekly instead of daily to reduce the number of times drivers are approaching residences. And the fresh food that used to be assembled in local kitchens has become frozen food supplied by commercial distributors so meals will last for clients for an entire week until the next delivery.
"We are really working hard on keeping everything clean, constantly wiping everything down in our kitchens, and before and after every delivery," Genthe said. "I feel comfort in knowing that we are keeping everything safe so that we do our part not to spread this virus."
Meals on Wheels of Northeastern Illinois typically delivers to approximately 250 clients per week along the lakeshore from Chicago through Evanston, north into Highland Park, Libertyville and Gurnee, and as far as Wisconsin.
And those numbers are increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic by nearly triple. There is a waiting list.
"We would like to increase our reach, and we are about to open a bigger kitchen in Evanston to help with that," Genthe said. "One in six seniors struggles for meals, but we also help people who are younger and have physical and cognitive issues. There are a lot of people in need."
She added that many of those people are susceptible to depression because they are feeling more isolated than ever. With the program's reduced contact, its volunteers also make phone calls to check in on people.
"Everyone is just trying to do whatever they can to look out for each other," she said.
While the demand for Meals on Wheels services has increased during this unsteady time, so has volunteerism within the organization.
"We have about 450 volunteers, and I'm getting about 45 new ones a week," Genthe said. "It's amazing. Everyone is wanting to do something to help. They are home, they are at a loss for what to do, so they are volunteering. They want to give back. We are just hoping that when people get back to work and get back to (their normal routines), that they will continue to volunteer with us.
"That could be a positive to come out of this story."
For more information about Meals on Wheels, visit mealsonwheelsnei.org.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--What you need to do to get your government stimulus check

The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks in the next three weeks .
The payments are part of the $ 2.2 trillion rescue package signed into law last week by President Donald Trump aimed at combating the economic ravages of the coronavirus outbreak .
Most people do n't need to do anything to get the money .
But some -- including senior citizens and low-income people who might not traditionally file tax returns -- do need to take action .
People behind on filing their taxes might also want to get caught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided more details on how to ensure you get paid .
Here are the basics : Who is eligible for the payments ?
Anyone earning up to $ 75,000 in adjusted gross income and who has a Social Security number will receive a $ 1,200 payment .
That means married couples filing joint returns will receive the full payment -- $ 2,400 -- if their adjusted gross income , which what you report on your taxes , is under $ 150,000 .
The payment steadily declines for those who make more .
Those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 198,000 for joint filers , are not eligible .
The thresholds are slightly different for those who file as a head of household .
Parents will also receive $ 500 for each qualifying child .
What do I have to do to get the check ?
For most people , nothing .
The money will be directly deposited in your bank account if the government has that information from your tax return .
If you have n't filed your 2019 taxes , the government will use information from your 2018 taxes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ send it .
It can use your Social Security benefit statement as well .
I do n't usually have to file taxes .
Do I still get a payment ?
Yes .
People who are not required to file a tax return -- such as low-income tax payers , some senior citizens , Social Security recipients , some veterans and people with disabilities -- will need to file a very simplified tax return to receive the economic impact payment .
It provides the government basic details including a person 's filing status , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I have n't filed my 2018 or 2019 taxes .
Will I still get a payment ?
Yes , but the IRS urges anyone required to file a tax return and has not yet done so for those years to file as soon as possible in order to receive an economic impact payment .
Taxpayers should include their direct-deposit banking information on the return if they want it deposited in their account .
I did n't use direct deposit on my taxes , what can I do ?
The government will default @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you did not use direct deposit .
However , IRS and Treasury say that they will develop an online portal in the coming weeks for individuals to provide their banking information so that they can receive the payments immediately instead of in the mail .
It has not yet set a deadline for updating that information .
Where do I do this ?
The IRS and Treasury say the website irs.gov/coronavirus will soon provide information about the check , including how people can file a simple 2019 tax return .
I need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
How long do I have to get the payment ?
The IRS says people concerned about visiting a tax professional or local community organization in person to get help with a tax return should not worry .
The economic impact payments will be available throughout the rest of 2020 .

What you need to do to get your government stimulus check
Texas Tavern employees Chris Dobe, left, and Nick Moore wait for take out orders on Monday night, March 30, 2020. Though customers are tipping well, and the diner is still open 24-7, Moore said they are making a quarter to a third less than what they normally do in tips. (Heather Rousseau/The Roanoke Times via AP)
The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks in the next three weeks.
The payments are part of the $2.2 trillion rescue package signed into law last week by President Donald Trump aimed at combating the economic ravages of the coronavirus outbreak.
Most people don't need to do anything to get the money.
But some -- including senior citizens and low-income people who might not traditionally file tax returns -- do need to take action. People behind on filing their taxes might also want to get caught up.
The IRS and Treasury have provided more details on how to ensure you get paid. Here are the basics:
Who is eligible for the payments?
Anyone earning up to $75,000 in adjusted gross income and who has a Social Security number will receive a $1,200 payment.
That means married couples filing joint returns will receive the full payment -- $2,400 -- if their adjusted gross income, which what you report on your taxes, is under $150,000.
The payment steadily declines for those who make more.
Those earning more than $99,000, or $198,000 for joint filers, are not eligible.
The thresholds are slightly different for those who file as a head of household.
Parents will also receive $500 for each qualifying child.
What do I have to do to get the check?
For most people, nothing.
The money will be directly deposited in your bank account if the government has that information from your tax return. If you haven't filed your 2019 taxes, the government will use information from your 2018 taxes to calculate your payment and determine where to send it. It can use your Social Security benefit statement as well.
I don't usually have to file taxes. Do I still get a payment?
Yes. People who are not required to file a tax return -- such as low-income tax payers, some senior citizens, Social Security recipients, some veterans and people with disabilities -- will need to file a very simplified tax return to receive the economic impact payment. It provides the government basic details including a person's filing status, number of dependents and direct-deposit bank information.
I haven't filed my 2018 or 2019 taxes. Will I still get a payment?
Yes, but the IRS urges anyone required to file a tax return and has not yet done so for those years to file as soon as possible in order to receive an economic impact payment. Taxpayers should include their direct-deposit banking information on the return if they want it deposited in their account.
I didn't use direct deposit on my taxes, what can I do?
The government will default to sending you the check by mail if you did not use direct deposit.
However, IRS and Treasury say that they will develop an online portal in the coming weeks for individuals to provide their banking information so that they can receive the payments immediately instead of in the mail. It has not yet set a deadline for updating that information.
Where do I do this?
The IRS and Treasury say the website irs.gov/coronavirus will soon provide information about the check, including how people can file a simple 2019 tax return.
I need more time to file my tax returns. How long do I have to get the payment?
The IRS says people concerned about visiting a tax professional or local community organization in person to get help with a tax return should not worry. The economic impact payments will be available throughout the rest of 2020.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--'It was delightful,' seniors say of first video chat in COVID-19 times

The state 's stay-at-home directive has curtailed face-to-face contact for everyone , but it 's been a particularly rough time for seniors in nursing homes who already had been dealing with visitor restrictions as a precaution against COVID-19 .
Staff members at the Vines Senior Homes in Elgin have been trying to make sure the 62 residents communicate with their families as much as possible .
That includes frequent phone calls , in-person visits through first-floor windows , and video chats , which many residents had never experienced .
Milly Fricke , 91 , tried video chatting for the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son , Mark Fricke of Geneva .
`` It was delightful , '' she said .
`` I felt like he was across the table from me having a cup of coffee , and we were reminiscing and coming up to date with the news of our lives . ''
Her son said he was equally happy .
`` This worked out really well , and we 'll do it more , probably a couple of times a week , '' he said .
`` A lot of folks that are elderly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were before .
It causes anxiety , and this way to stay connected with their families , it just makes them feel better . ''
Staff members have set up video chatting for residents -- sometimes up to 15 per day -- on three devices : a desktop Apple computer , coincidentally donated by the Fricke family last year , an `` It 's Never Too Late '' ( iN2L ) computer system for seniors , and an iPad recently donated by a family specifically for video chats in the wake of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Vaden and three others on her team also use their own cellphones to allow seniors to video chat , she said .
`` We downloaded Skype , FaceTime and Google Duo , '' she said .
`` We keep a list every week and we try to get as many of our residents as we can connected .
It 's a tough time , so we try to do what we can and try to keep things uplifted . ''
Resident Pat Sorensen , 88 , video chatted for the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her daughter in Plato Center this week .
The experience was so emotional she cried happy tears , she said .
`` I loved it , '' she said .
`` I thought it was wonderful .
I really did . ''

'It was delightful,' seniors say of first video chat in COVID-19 times
Milly Fricke, 91, a resident of Vines Senior Homes in Elgin, video chatted for the first time Wednesday in a call with her son Mark Fricke of Geneva. courtesy of Cathy Vaden
The state's stay-at-home directive has curtailed face-to-face contact for everyone, but it's been a particularly rough time for seniors in nursing homes who already had been dealing with visitor restrictions as a precaution against COVID-19.
Staff members at the Vines Senior Homes in Elgin have been trying to make sure the 62 residents communicate with their families as much as possible. That includes frequent phone calls, in-person visits through first-floor windows, and video chats, which many residents had never experienced.
Milly Fricke, 91, tried video chatting for the first time Wednesday when she spoke with her son, Mark Fricke of Geneva.
"It was delightful," she said. "I felt like he was across the table from me having a cup of coffee, and we were reminiscing and coming up to date with the news of our lives."
Her son said he was equally happy. "This worked out really well, and we'll do it more, probably a couple of times a week," he said. "A lot of folks that are elderly, they are more confined and restricted than they were before. It causes anxiety, and this way to stay connected with their families, it just makes them feel better."
Staff members have set up video chatting for residents -- sometimes up to 15 per day -- on three devices: a desktop Apple computer, coincidentally donated by the Fricke family last year, an "It's Never Too Late" (iN2L) computer system for seniors, and an iPad recently donated by a family specifically for video chats in the wake of the pandemic, activity director Cathy Vaden said.
Vaden and three others on her team also use their own cellphones to allow seniors to video chat, she said.
"We downloaded Skype, FaceTime and Google Duo," she said. "We keep a list every week and we try to get as many of our residents as we can connected. It's a tough time, so we try to do what we can and try to keep things uplifted."
Resident Pat Sorensen, 88, video chatted for the first time with her son in Elgin and her daughter in Plato Center this week. The experience was so emotional she cried happy tears, she said.
"I loved it," she said. "I thought it was wonderful. I really did."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--Aurora man charged with 17 counts of sex assault, abuse

A 57-year-old Aurora man has been arrested on 17 felony counts of sexual assault and abuse of two children between 1997 and 2003 , Aurora police announced Wednesday .
Manuel Marquez-Garcia , of the 100 block of North Gregory Street , was arrested Monday at his home without incident following an investigation that began in January .
Two women told authorities they had been sexually assaulted multiple times by Manuel Marquez-Garcia while they were growing up in Aurora .
The women were between the ages of 9 and 16 at the time , police said .
The Kane County state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child , 10 counts of criminal sexual assault and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse .
He is being held on $ 250,000 bail , meaning he must post $ 25,000 to be released from the Kane County jail while the case is pending .
He is next due in court on May 21 .
If convicted of the most severe offenses of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under 13 , he faces a prison sentence ranging from 18 to 90 @ @

Aurora man charged with 17 counts of sex assault, abuse
A 57-year-old Aurora man has been arrested on 17 felony counts of sexual assault and abuse of two children between 1997 and 2003, Aurora police announced Wednesday.
Manuel Marquez-Garcia, of the 100 block of North Gregory Street, was arrested Monday at his home without incident following an investigation that began in January. Two women told authorities they had been sexually assaulted multiple times by Manuel Marquez-Garcia while they were growing up in Aurora. The women were between the ages of 9 and 16 at the time, police said.
The Kane County state's attorney's office charged Marquez-Garcia with three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, 10 counts of criminal sexual assault and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
He is being held on $250,000 bail, meaning he must post $25,000 to be released from the Kane County jail while the case is pending.
He is next due in court on May 21. If convicted of the most severe offenses of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under 13, he faces a prison sentence ranging from 18 to 90 years.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--Suburban pizza king Fred Rosati dies at 102

Fred Rosati , who helped his family 's pizzerias become a national chain after his brothers started the first restaurant in Mount Prospect , is being remembered for his friendliness and lively nature .
Rosati , 102 , died Monday in Cave Creek , Arizona , according to the company .
The World War II veteran was active in the Warrenville-based Rosati 's Pizza franchise company well into his 90s .
He was fondly remembered by two of his sons Wednesday .
`` You meet people that everybody seems to like , '' said Rick Rosati , the company 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I do n't know anybody -- and I 'm 70 now -- I do n't know anybody who did n't like my father the day they met him .
He was that type of personality . ''
Jeff Rosati , the company 's CFO , said his father enjoyed all sports but was passionate about the Cubs .
He said the family rented a bus and brought his father to Wrigley Field to celebrate his 100th birthday .
Another memorable time was when Rosati was at Jeff 's house to watch the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 to win the 2016 World Series .
`` That whole day was just incredible , '' Jeff Rosati said .
Born in Chicago on June 23 , 1917 , Rosati was one of 10 children in a restaurant family .
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 .
Two of Rosati 's brothers founded the Mount Prospect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Niles and Arlington Heights .
While with the family 's Tolona Pizza Products , Fred Rosati supplied his brothers ' Mount Prospect store and worked with them on weekends before co-founding the Rosati 's franchise company in the 1970s .
As a result of the franchising , Rosati 's Pizza mushroomed across the suburbs , then the country .
There are about 200 Rosati 's locations in several states .
Jeff Rosati said his father still was traveling from his winter home in Arizona and his summer place in Door County , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return to Door County in May .
His lively nature never was slowed by age .
`` He never quit , '' Jeff Rosati said .
`` He was always willing to go somewhere .
That 's the crazy thing .
At 102 , he said , 'Let 's get in the car and go to a ( pizza ) store . '
'' Fred Rosati is survived by his 100-year-old wife , Theresa .
The couple married in 1946 .
Other survivors include his seven children , 14 grandchildren and six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hold a private graveside service and a public celebration of Rosati 's life at a later date .

Suburban pizza king Fred Rosati dies at 102
Fred Rosati, who died at 102 this week, quipped that the cake was good but his pizza was better when he celebrated his 91st birthday with family at the Arlington Heights restaurant. Daily Herald File Photo
Fred Rosati, here at a Rosati's Pizza restaurant in the 1960s, helped turn a handful of suburban restaurants into a national chain that today includes about 200 locations in several states. Courtesy of Rosati's Pizza
Fred Rosati, who helped his family's pizzerias become a national chain after his brothers started the first restaurant in Mount Prospect, is being remembered for his friendliness and lively nature. Rosati, 102, died Monday in Cave Creek, Arizona. Here, he was 101 when at the oven at a Rosati's Pizza. Courtesy of Rosati's Pizza
Fred Rosati, who helped his family's pizzerias become a national chain after his brothers started the first restaurant in Mount Prospect, is being remembered for his friendliness and lively nature.
Rosati, 102, died Monday in Cave Creek, Arizona, according to the company. The World War II veteran was active in the Warrenville-based Rosati's Pizza franchise company well into his 90s.
He was fondly remembered by two of his sons Wednesday.
"You meet people that everybody seems to like," said Rick Rosati, the company's CEO. "That was my dad. I don't know anybody -- and I'm 70 now -- I don't know anybody who didn't like my father the day they met him. He was that type of personality."
Jeff Rosati, the company's CFO, said his father enjoyed all sports but was passionate about the Cubs.
He said the family rented a bus and brought his father to Wrigley Field to celebrate his 100th birthday. Another memorable time was when Rosati was at Jeff's house to watch the Cubs defeat the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 to win the 2016 World Series.
"That whole day was just incredible," Jeff Rosati said.
Born in Chicago on June 23, 1917, Rosati was one of 10 children in a restaurant family.
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.
Two of Rosati's brothers founded the Mount Prospect pizzeria in 1964, followed by locations in Niles and Arlington Heights. While with the family's Tolona Pizza Products, Fred Rosati supplied his brothers' Mount Prospect store and worked with them on weekends before co-founding the Rosati's franchise company in the 1970s.
As a result of the franchising, Rosati's Pizza mushroomed across the suburbs, then the country. There are about 200 Rosati's locations in several states.
Jeff Rosati said his father still was traveling from his winter home in Arizona and his summer place in Door County, Wisconsin. The elder Rosati had planned to return to Door County in May.
His lively nature never was slowed by age.
"He never quit," Jeff Rosati said. "He was always willing to go somewhere. That's the crazy thing. At 102, he said, 'Let's get in the car and go to a (pizza) store.'"
Fred Rosati is survived by his 100-year-old wife, Theresa. The couple married in 1946.
Other survivors include his seven children, 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Plans are for the family to hold a private graveside service and a public celebration of Rosati's life at a later date.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--Police, state's attorney say be on alert for coronavirus scams

Suburban police departments and state agencies are warning people to be on their guard for coronavirus phone and online scams .
Some scammers are trying to sell bogus COVID-19 products , while others claim to be government officials collecting personal information as part of the $ 2.2 trillion government stimulus plan , authorities said .
`` In any time of emergency or crisis , most people will focus their energies on helping others or the greater good , but there are some in our society who will prey on people 's fears and goodwill , '' Naperville Police Cmdr .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ aired by the department Tuesday .
Son said the department is aware of telephone and email scams touting home testing kits and bogus cures .
Attorney General Kwame Raoul urged consumers Monday to exercise caution before responding to solicitations tied to the pandemic for money or personal information .
Tori Joseph , a spokeswoman for the state attorney general 's office , said several residents have filed complaints , including one woman who 'd received a text message telling her to click on a link to obtain the $ 1,000 allotted to her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outbreak .
Joseph said another woman reported receiving an email from someone who claimed they 'd tested positive for COVID-19 and needed $ 3,500 wired to them .
Gurnee Police Detective Shawn Gaylor said residents have reported receiving calls from people offering COVID-19 related medical services or insurance .
In a post Gaylor made on the Gurnee Police Department Facebook page Monday , she urged people not to be duped by scammers using the federal stimulus package as a way to steal personal information .
`` You do not need to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not respond to emails or letters , click on links , or provide information during phone calls , '' Gaylor said .
`` The money will be distributed in the same manner you receive your tax refund .
Electronic refunds will be automatically deposited into your bank account . ''
Son said people should also be wary of potential scammers going door-to-door pretending to be home cleaners or of people who pose as representatives from banks or charities .
`` Treat every COVID-19 related email and phone call with necessary caution , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're doing business with sources you can confirm are reputable . ''

Police, state's attorney say be on alert for coronavirus scams
Suburban police departments and state agencies are warning people to be on their guard for coronavirus phone and online scams.
Some scammers are trying to sell bogus COVID-19 products, while others claim to be government officials collecting personal information as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus plan, authorities said.
"In any time of emergency or crisis, most people will focus their energies on helping others or the greater good, but there are some in our society who will prey on people's fears and goodwill," Naperville police Cmdr. Mike Son said in a YouTube video aired by the department Tuesday.
Son said the department is aware of telephone and email scams touting home testing kits and bogus cures.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul urged consumers Monday to exercise caution before responding to solicitations tied to the pandemic for money or personal information.
Tori Joseph, a spokeswoman for the state attorney general's office, said several residents have filed complaints, including one woman who'd received a text message telling her to click on a link to obtain the $1,000 allotted to her from the government to help her through the outbreak. Joseph said another woman reported receiving an email from someone who claimed to have test positive for COVID-19 and needed $3,500.
Gurnee police Detective Shawn Gaylor said residents have reported receiving calls from people offering coronavirus-related medical services or insurance.
In a post Gaylor made on the Gurnee Police Department Facebook page Monday, she urged people not to be duped by scammers using the federal stimulus package as a way to steal personal information.
"You do not need to do anything to claim your money. Do not respond to emails or letters, click on links, or provide information during phone calls," Gaylor said. "The money will be distributed in the same manner you receive your tax refund. Electronic refunds will be automatically deposited into your bank account."
Son said people should also be wary of potential scammers going door to door pretending to be home cleaners or of people who pose as representatives from banks or charities.
"Treat every COVID-19 related email and phone call with necessary caution," Son said. "Make sure you're doing business with sources you can confirm are reputable."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--What others are writing about COVID-19

What others are writing about COVID-19

A look at what other reputable news sources are reporting about the coronavirus pandemic .
The director of the CDC says as many as 25 % of people infected with COVID-19 may not show symptoms , leading the agency to reconsider its recommendations on wearing masks .
The New York Times explains what it looks like to be asymptomatic and what this new information means for the spread of the virus .
With the CDC reconsidering its recommendations on wearing face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 , more of us might need to make our own .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less complicated than some out there and does not require a sewing machine .
Underlying Health Disparities Could Mean Coronavirus Hits Some Communities Harder New data shows Americans with underlying health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes are more at risk for hospitalization and even death due to COVID-19 .
NPR and the Center for Public Integrity break down the numbers and examine what this means for low-income communities .
A Major Medical Staffing Company Just Slashed Benefits for Doctors and Nurses Fighting Coronavirus Emergency room doctors and nurses are working harder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic .
But now many are seeing their compensation cut because the staffing companies they work for are losing revenue as hospitals postpone elective procedures and noncoronavirus-related treatments .
ProPublica looks into Alteon Health , a staffing company backed by private-equity firm Frazier Healthcare Partners , and the increasingly common use of staffing companies in health care .
Read the story here .
Not going coronavirus outbreak alone : Some find quarantine buddies to lessen isolation Many people are creating impromptu families during stay-at-home orders .
Meet one `` quarantine gang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed to see only each other .
`` This is all about limiting the number of new contacts in your life , '' Jeffrey Martin , an internist and professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at UC San Francisco , told the Los Angeles Times .
`` Of those people who you contact , they are a product of all their contacts .
If you can keep that circle small , it does n't matter if you 're related or not . ''
Read the story here .
Why We Waited So Long To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a professor , clinical psychologist and author of `` The Psychology of Pandemics , '' talks about `` optimism bias '' and how it contributed to Americans ' slow grasp of the scale of the pandemic -- and their refusal to just stay home -- in this Q & A with HuffPost .

What others are writing about COVID-19
Sugin Quang donates at a blood drive Tuesday hosted by the Richard Nixon Presidential Library to help meet the urgent demand for donations amid the Coronavirus outbreak across the United States in Yorba Linda, California. Associated Press
A look at what other reputable news sources are reporting about the coronavirus pandemic.
Infected but Feeling Fine: The Unwitting Coronavirus Spreaders
The director of the CDC says as many as 25% of people infected with COVID-19 may not show symptoms, leading the agency to reconsider its recommendations on wearing masks. The New York Times explains what it looks like to be asymptomatic and what this new information means for the spread of the virus.
How to Sew a Face Mask
With the CDC reconsidering its recommendations on wearing face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, more of us might need to make our own. This tutorial from The New York Times is less complicated than some out there and does not require a sewing machine.
Underlying Health Disparities Could Mean Coronavirus Hits Some Communities Harder
New data shows Americans with underlying health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes are more at risk for hospitalization and even death due to COVID-19. NPR and the Center for Public Integrity break down the numbers and examine what this means for low-income communities.
A Major Medical Staffing Company Just Slashed Benefits for Doctors and Nurses Fighting Coronavirus
Emergency room doctors and nurses are working harder than ever on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. But now many are seeing their compensation cut because the staffing companies they work for are losing revenue as hospitals postpone elective procedures and noncoronavirus-related treatments. ProPublica looks into Alteon Health, a staffing company backed by private-equity firm Frazier Healthcare Partners, and the increasingly common use of staffing companies in health care. Read the story here.
Not going coronavirus outbreak alone: Some find quarantine buddies to lessen isolation
Many people are creating impromptu families during stay-at-home orders. Meet one "quarantine gang" of four young people who have agreed to see only each other. "This is all about limiting the number of new contacts in your life," Jeffrey Martin, an internist and professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at UC San Francisco, told the Los Angeles Times. "Of those people who you contact, they are a product of all their contacts. If you can keep that circle small, it doesn't matter if you're related or not." Read the story here.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--Daily Herald wins 22 awards from Illinois Press Association

The Daily Herald has won 22 awards , including three first-place finishes for photography and editorial writing , in the annual Illinois Press Association journalism contest .
`` Our staff 's commitment to community service and quality local journalism is exhaustive and never-ending , '' Daily Herald Editor John Lampinen said .
`` These awards are a reflection of that commitment .
We 're thankful for the press association 's recognition and proud of our award winners . ''
The IPA announced the winners but moved its 2020 convention in Springfield from May to October in light of the COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general excellence and sweepstakes awards , which will be announced at the convention .
• Local editorial : Diane Dungey for `` Protecting Kids Like AJ , '' which called on lawmakers to respond to evidence suggesting that preschool programs decrease the likelihood of child abuse ; `` Lessons From Our First Step on the Moon , '' about how Americans can rally together around a single objective and achieve success despite repeated failures ; and `` OK , Boomers Are n't the Enemy , '' about how attempts at stoking generational divisions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personality photo : Rick West for `` Celebrating 75 , '' which captured a joyful and tender moment between a couple celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary at an assisted living facility in Batavia .
• Sports photo : John Starks for `` Wrestling Reflection '' for a captivating photo of two high school wrestlers during a match in Batavia that also captures their reflection in the glossy gymnasium floor .
• Feature writing , personality profile : Lauren Rohr for `` Where She Can Be Herself . ''
• Special sections : Jim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tourist In Your Own Backyard . ''
• Best coverage of taxation : Jake Griffin for his Suburban Tax Watchdog investigations .
• Government beat reporting : Marie Wilson , Elena Ferrarin , Pete Nenni for `` Pot or Not . ''
• Obituary tribute : Robert Feder and Jim O'Donnell for their columns on the life of Chet Coppock .

Daily Herald wins 22 awards from Illinois Press Association
The Daily Herald has won 22 awards, including three first-place finishes for photography and editorial writing, in the annual Illinois Press Association journalism contest.
"Our staff's commitment to community service and quality local journalism is exhaustive and never-ending," Daily Herald Editor John Lampinen said. "These awards are a reflection of that commitment. We're thankful for the press association's recognition and proud of our award winners."
The IPA announced the winners but moved its 2020 convention in Springfield from May to October in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The only exceptions are the general excellence and sweepstakes awards, which will be announced at the convention.
The Daily Herald's winning entries were:
First place:
• Local editorial: Diane Dungey for "Protecting Kids Like AJ," which called on lawmakers to respond to evidence suggesting that preschool programs decrease the likelihood of child abuse; "Lessons From Our First Step on the Moon," about how Americans can rally together around a single objective and achieve success despite repeated failures; and "OK, Boomers Aren't the Enemy," about how attempts at stoking generational divisions ultimately has no benefits.
• Portrait personality photo: Rick West for "Celebrating 75," which captured a joyful and tender moment between a couple celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary at an assisted living facility in Batavia.
• Sports photo: John Starks for "Wrestling Reflection" for a captivating photo of two high school wrestlers during a match in Batavia that also captures their reflection in the glossy gymnasium floor.
Second place
• Local editorial: Daily Herald editorial board, "The Urgency of Fighting Climate Change."
• Feature writing, personality profile: Lauren Rohr for "Where She Can Be Herself."
• Original column: Jim Slusher for "Letter to Readers."
• General news photo: Paul Valade for "Night Storm."
• Newspaper design: Daily Herald staff.
• Sports section: Mike Smith and sports staff.
• Special sections: Jim Baumann and staff for "Be A Tourist In Your Own Backyard."
• Best coverage of taxation: Jake Griffin for his Suburban Tax Watchdog investigations.
Third place
• Local editorial: Pete Nenni.
• Best website: Daily Herald staff.
• Sports news: Bruce Miles for "Maddon Takes The Fall."
• Feature photo: Mark Welsh for "First Day Excitement."
• Sports photo: Brian Hill for "Making A Move."
FOURTH PLACE:
• Government beat reporting: Marie Wilson, Elena Ferrarin, Pete Nenni for "Pot or Not."
• Business/economic reporting: Madhu Krishnamurthy for "Suburban Malls Reinvent Themselves."
• Obituary tribute: Robert Feder and Jim O'Donnell for their columns on the life of Chet Coppock.
• Original column: Barry Rozner.
• Portrait/personality photo: Patrick Kunzer for "Celebrating Learning."
• Headline writing: Michelle Holdway.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--Kane County launches its own COVID-19 database with suburb-by-suburb numbers

The Kane County Health Department has launched a database dashboard about COVID-19 disease on its website at KaneHealth.com .
The @ @ @ @ @ for Kane County and by community , as well as reported deaths for the county @ @ @ @ @ down positive cases by age , gender , confirmed cases by date of onset , @ @ @ @ @ .
The information is updated daily by 5 p.m. For additional information and current updates @ @ @ @ @ visit KaneHealth.com .

Kane County launches its own COVID-19 database with suburb-by-suburb numbers
The Kane County Health Department has launched a database dashboard about COVID-19 disease on its website at KaneHealth.com.
The dashboard tracks positive COVID-19 cases for Kane County and by community, as well as reported deaths for the county. The dashboard also breaks down positive cases by age, gender, confirmed cases by date of onset, and confirmed cases by municipality. The information is updated daily by 5 p.m.
For additional information and current updates on the COVID-19 situation, visit KaneHealth.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--68-year sentence upheld in Willowbrook rape, stabbing case

An appeals court has upheld a 68-year prison sentence for a man who tried to murder a woman during a 2015 home invasion in Willowbrook , according to the DuPage County state 's attorney 's office .
The state 's 2nd District Appellate Court ruled that DuPage County Judge George Bakalis did not impose an excessive sentence on Londale Madison , 36 , of South Bend , Indiana .
Madison pleaded guilty in November 2017 to one count each of home invasion , attempted first-degree murder , aggravated criminal sexual assault and armed robbery .
Madison was eligible for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was accused of asking a woman on Aug. 29 , 2015 , for gasoline money , while she was on the driveway of her home .
She refused and locked herself in her home , but Madison forced his way in .
He punched and stabbed her , told her she was going to die and sexually assaulted her .
He then demanded money and followed her throughout her home , ordering her to open cabinets and drawers , stabbing her every time she failed to locate money .
Madison was arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contended the 68-year sentence was excessive and amounted to a de facto life sentence because the judge failed to consider his potential for rehabilitation , and other mitigating factors .
The appeals court disagreed , saying Bakalis ruled there was a lack of rehabilitative potential and that he did consider other mitigating circumstances , but that they `` were outweighed by defendant 's criminal history , his lack of anger control , and the particularly brutal circumstances of the crimes . ''

68-year sentence upheld in Willowbrook rape, stabbing case
An appeals court has upheld a 68-year prison sentence for a man who tried to murder a woman during a 2015 home invasion in Willowbrook, according to the DuPage County state's attorney's office.
The state's 2nd District Appellate Court ruled that DuPage County Judge George Bakalis did not impose an excessive sentence on Londale Madison, 36, of South Bend, Indiana.
Madison pleaded guilty in November 2017 to one count each of home invasion, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault and armed robbery. Madison was eligible for a sentence of 28 to 100 years.
He was accused of asking a woman on Aug. 29, 2015, for gasoline money, while she was on the driveway of her home. She refused and locked herself in her home, but Madison forced his way in. He punched and stabbed her, told her she was going to die and sexually assaulted her. He then demanded money and followed her throughout her home, ordering her to open cabinets and drawers, stabbing her every time she failed to locate money.
Madison was arrested three days later in Indiana.
Madison contended the 68-year sentence was excessive and amounted to a de facto life sentence because the judge failed to consider his potential for rehabilitation, and other mitigating factors.
The appeals court disagreed, saying Bakalis ruled there was a lack of rehabilitative potential and that he did consider other mitigating circumstances, but that they "were outweighed by defendant's criminal history, his lack of anger control, and the particularly brutal circumstances of the crimes."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--Reimbursement for COVID-19 costs

Reimbursement for COVID-19 costs

Lake County is working with municipalities , school districts , hospitals and private nonprofits to ensure organizations have information to @ @ @ @ @ Management Agency 's Public Assistance Program .
Certain costs directly related to the COVID-19 response @ @ @ @ @ % FEMA reimbursement .
Eligible organizations seeking reimbursement must track costs for any purchases/work and @ @ @ @ @ Public Assistance to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency .
FEMA will host a 1-hour training @ @ @ @ @ 8 .
Email questions regarding the program or how to apply to LCEMA @ lakecountyil.gov @

Reimbursement for COVID-19 costs
Lake County is working with municipalities, school districts, hospitals and private nonprofits to ensure organizations have information to apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance Program.
Certain costs directly related to the COVID-19 response are eligible for a 75% FEMA reimbursement.
Eligible organizations seeking reimbursement must track costs for any purchases/work and submit an initial Request for Public Assistance to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. FEMA will host a 1-hour training session at 10:30 a.m. April 8. Email questions regarding the program or how to apply to LCEMA@lakecountyil.gov.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--Constable: Imagine today's COVID-19 with yesterday's technology

As challenging as life is during this Age of COVID-19 , can you imagine if we did n't have today 's technology ?
No internet , no streaming videos , no Facebook , no Twitter , no YouTube , no conference calls , and no Zoom , GoToMeeting or Google Hangouts .
The morning newspaper on the doorstep , the nightly news on three TV stations , the U.S. mail and our telephones would be the sources of information for all of us if we were sheltering at home in the 1960s and '70s .
Our phones would be tethered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-to-one conversations , unless you were lucky enough to have a second phone where a loved one could listen in on the extension .
Of course , many calls to doctor offices , pharmacies , other businesses and even friends and family would end with that annoying busy signal telling you another person got to them first .
The frustration we feel now when autocorrect messes up a text pales in comparison to the frustrations of having your finger slip only a number away from completing your call on an old rotary dial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dial from the beginning .
Long-distance calls cost too much for casual conversations .
While conference calls were out of the question , you might pick up your phone to discover a neighbor already was using your shared party line .
If the coronavirus had arrived in 1990 , before cellphones were ubiquitous , you would have discovered that businesses were closed because of coronavirus only when you tried to open a door and found it locked .
Libraries and schools would have stuck signs out front explaining the situation to confused residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago , `` it would have been difficult to get the word out in such a short time , '' Jane Rozek , longtime reference and history librarian , says of the decision to close the Schaumburg Township District Library at 5 p.m. on Friday , March 13 .
`` Chances are we would have sent follow-up releases to local newspapers , and radio and TV stations , alerting our cardholders to changes in returns , letting them know we were suspending fines or giving updates on when the library would reopen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We immediately had a run on the library .
People came in and grabbed books and DVDs by the armload , '' Rozek says .
Of course , even with the doors closed , library patrons can check out eBooks , eAudiobooks and movies .
If a coronavirus struck in an era before the internet , students , reporters and others would have been out of luck .
`` There were no databases to be accessed , '' Rozek says .
`` We relied on reference books , serial services , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and microfilm or microfiche .
All of which was restricted to in-library use . ''
But a lack of technology might have made us calmer , says Sandy Fries , program chair of mass communications and journalism at the College of DuPage .
Instead of being bombarded 24 hours a day with nonstop COVID-19 news and speculation , most suburbanites in the 1960s were content with the news arriving at 5:30 p.m. in a new , longer 30-minute format called the CBS Evening News .
People limited to getting their news from TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repeat outlandish conspiracy theories , promote fake cures or add a political spin .
`` I 've had people forward me videos of bizarre , crazy theories of what 's going on with coronavirus .
I never heard that extreme wackiness until the internet , '' Fries says .
Without a Cronkite to tell us , `` That 's the way it is , '' Fries says he ignores the vast majority of seemingly endless options for news and depends on stories from The Associated Press , the Daily Herald , The Washington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` When I look for coronavirus news , '' Fries says , `` I have to be really careful about what source I have . ''
Communicating and sharing information in the old days had its limits .
But the plenitude of resources we have now still comes with limitations .

Constable: Imagine today's COVID-19 with yesterday's technology
If we found ourselves forced to stay at home a generation ago, a rotary dial phone would have been the main lifeline to the outside world. Even with careful dialing, you still might have be frustrated after reaching a busy signal. Daily Herald file
If the coronavirus pandemic hit a generation ago, we probably would have gotten the news from Walter Cronkite. As limiting as that sounds, the newsman hailed as "the most trusted man in America" wouldn't have spouted conspiracy theories, phony cures or other fake news. Associated Press
As challenging as life is during this Age of COVID-19, can you imagine if we didn't have today's technology?
No internet, no streaming videos, no Facebook, no Twitter, no YouTube, no conference calls, and no Zoom, GoToMeeting or Google Hangouts.
The morning newspaper on the doorstep, the nightly news on three TV stations, the U.S. mail and our telephones would be the sources of information for all of us if we were sheltering at home in the 1960s and '70s. Our phones would be tethered to the wall, and limited to one-to-one conversations, unless you were lucky enough to have a second phone where a loved one could listen in on the extension.
Of course, many calls to doctor offices, pharmacies, other businesses and even friends and family would end with that annoying busy signal telling you another person got to them first.
The frustration we feel now when autocorrect messes up a text pales in comparison to the frustrations of having your finger slip only a number away from completing your call on an old rotary dial phone, forcing you to restart your dial from the beginning.
Long-distance calls cost too much for casual conversations. While conference calls were out of the question, you might pick up your phone to discover a neighbor already was using your shared party line.
If the coronavirus had arrived in 1990, before cellphones were ubiquitous, you would have discovered that businesses were closed because of coronavirus only when you tried to open a door and found it locked.
Libraries and schools would have stuck signs out front explaining the situation to confused residents who arrived in person.
Thirty years ago, "it would have been difficult to get the word out in such a short time," Jane Rozek, longtime reference and history librarian, says of the decision to close the Schaumburg Township District Library at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 13.
"Chances are we would have sent follow-up releases to local newspapers, and radio and TV stations, alerting our cardholders to changes in returns, letting them know we were suspending fines or giving updates on when the library would reopen."
Instead, email did the trick.
"We immediately had a run on the library. People came in and grabbed books and DVDs by the armload," Rozek says. Of course, even with the doors closed, library patrons can check out eBooks, eAudiobooks and movies.
If a coronavirus struck in an era before the internet, students, reporters and others would have been out of luck.
"There were no databases to be accessed," Rozek says. "We relied on reference books, serial services, CD-ROM magazine indexes, hard-copy magazines, and microfilm or microfiche. All of which was restricted to in-library use."
But a lack of technology might have made us calmer, says Sandy Fries, program chair of mass communications and journalism at the College of DuPage.
Instead of being bombarded 24 hours a day with nonstop COVID-19 news and speculation, most suburbanites in the 1960s were content with the news arriving at 5:30 p.m. in a new, longer 30-minute format called the CBS Evening News.
People limited to getting their news from TV newsman Walter Cronkite didn't hear him repeat outlandish conspiracy theories, promote fake cures or add a political spin.
"I've had people forward me videos of bizarre, crazy theories of what's going on with coronavirus. I never heard that extreme wackiness until the internet," Fries says.
Without a Cronkite to tell us, "That's the way it is," Fries says he ignores the vast majority of seemingly endless options for news and depends on stories from The Associated Press, the Daily Herald, The Washington Post and The New York Times.
"When I look for coronavirus news," Fries says, "I have to be really careful about what source I have."
Communicating and sharing information in the old days had its limits. But the plenitude of resources we have now still comes with limitations.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-01--St. Charles man stranded in Peru due to pandemic

St. Charles resident Joe Maretta wanted to celebrate his 20th birthday climbing Machu Picchu in the South American country of Peru .
That dream was quickly dashed when his plane landed in Peru on March 16 .
Maretta and his godfather , Adam Francisco , of Kenosha , Wisconsin , were immediately quarantined because of the COVID-19 outbreak .
He is still there .
And he has no idea when he is going to make it home .
The quarantine , which was supposed to end on March 31 , has been extended until April 12 .
The situation has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times where I 've kind of broken down and I ca n't help but let the tears fall off my face , '' said Maretta , a 2018 St. Charles East High School graduate .
`` I miss everybody at home and I wish I was there to support them .
I feel so far away . ''
Maretta is trying to keep an upbeat attitude , something he tries to do in his job as a barista at the Starbucks restaurant located near Charlestowne Mall in St. Charles .
`` I try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them smile , '' he said .
`` I work in a business where sometimes you 're talking to people before they 're even awake and they can be angry and groggy .
I like it when I can change their attitude and their mindset . ''
Maretta and his godfather recently moved from the hotel they were staying at into a nearby Airbnb .
Maretta 's mother , Christine Kray , hopes that the move will reduce the chance they will be infected .
`` He was staying at a hotel that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moving from the region of Cusco over to Lima , '' said his mother , `` There are instances out there right now where if somebody is diagnosed with COVID-19 , that they put the entire place that they are in on a severe quarantine .
There are some hostels and hotels in the Cusco area that are going through that right now .
They 're in a little better of a situation because they are in an Airbnb apartment , so they 're secluded . ''
To help pay for the additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peru along with the flight home , Francisco started a GoFundMe page , with the goal of raising $ 10,000 .
So far , the page has raised a little more than $ 3,000 .
`` We started it because we basically were given no answer on how long we would end up stuck here and we did n't know what the final cost was going to be to get us out of here , '' he said .
'When we started that page , we were getting prices that would cost $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ticket .
And nobody can guarantee us anything . ''
Many of the people who have donated to the page are Maretta 's customers at Starbucks .
That makes him feel good .
Francisco said he is glad to be out of the hotel and in the Airbnb apartment .
`` 'We wanted to kind of self isolate a little bit more , just to keep a safe distance away from groups of people , '' he said .
`` Plus , it 's a little bit less expensive where we are staying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us any breaks . ''
He traveled to Peru with Maretta to support his dream .
`` It was a dream of his since he was really young , '' Francisco said .
`` And we were talking about it around his birthday last year .
We 're both really big into fitness and we thought it would be fun to go climb a mountain and see the Inca temples .
The timing worked out because my birthday was a couple of days before we planned to leave and his birthday was while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were planning on being on a mountain for his birthday .
That would have been an amazing experience if we would have been able to do it . ''

St. Charles man stranded in Peru due to pandemic
Submitted photoSt. Charles resident Joe Maretta, right, and his godfather, Adam Francisco, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, have been under quarantine in Peru since March 16.
St. Charles resident Joe Maretta wanted to celebrate his 20th birthday climbing Machu Picchu in the South American country of Peru.
That dream was quickly dashed when his plane landed in Peru on March 16. Maretta and his godfather, Adam Francisco, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, were immediately quarantined because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
He is still there. And he has no idea when he is going to make it home. The quarantine, which was supposed to end on March 31, has been extended until April 12.
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The situation has him frustrated.
"There have been times where I've kind of broken down and I can't help but let the tears fall off my face," said Maretta, a 2018 St. Charles East High School graduate. "I miss everybody at home and I wish I was there to support them. I feel so far away."
Maretta is trying to keep an upbeat attitude, something he tries to do in his job as a barista at the Starbucks restaurant located near Charlestowne Mall in St. Charles.
"I try to make their day better and make them smile," he said. "I work in a business where sometimes you're talking to people before they're even awake and they can be angry and groggy. I like it when I can change their attitude and their mindset."
Maretta and his godfather recently moved from the hotel they were staying at into a nearby Airbnb. Maretta's mother, Christine Kray, hopes that the move will reduce the chance they will be infected.
"He was staying at a hotel that had 100 new guests coming in and moving from the region of Cusco over to Lima," said his mother, "There are instances out there right now where if somebody is diagnosed with COVID-19, that they put the entire place that they are in on a severe quarantine. There are some hostels and hotels in the Cusco area that are going through that right now. They're in a little better of a situation because they are in an Airbnb apartment, so they're secluded."
To help pay for the additional expenses they will incur while staying in Peru along with the flight home, Francisco started a GoFundMe page, with the goal of raising $10,000. So far, the page has raised a little more than $3,000.
"We started it because we basically were given no answer on how long we would end up stuck here and we didn't know what the final cost was going to be to get us out of here," he said. 'When we started that page, we were getting prices that would cost $3,000 to $5,000 for a plane ticket. And nobody can guarantee us anything."
Many of the people who have donated to the page are Maretta's customers at Starbucks. That makes him feel good.
Francisco said he is glad to be out of the hotel and in the Airbnb apartment."'We wanted to kind of self isolate a little bit more, just to keep a safe distance away from groups of people," he said. "Plus, it's a little bit less expensive where we are staying now. The hotel wasn't giving us any breaks."
He traveled to Peru with Maretta to support his dream.
"It was a dream of his since he was really young," Francisco said. "And we were talking about it around his birthday last year. We're both really big into fitness and we thought it would be fun to go climb a mountain and see the Inca temples. The timing worked out because my birthday was a couple of days before we planned to leave and his birthday was while we were out here. And we were planning on being on a mountain for his birthday. That would have been an amazing experience if we would have been able to do it."