dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--Constable: It's time to honor a woman with a national holiday

We rightfully honored Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday for his important contribution to America as the leader of the civil rights movement .
Yet there would be no MLK holiday without that movement 's contributions from women .
The Library of Congress interviewed more than 50 women who were vital to the movement as part of its Civil Rights History Project .
But we still do n't have a national holiday in honor of a woman .
Women have a dream , too .
They were marching over the weekend in the suburbs and across the nation to inform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the importance of being counted in the 2020 census , curbing gun violence , responding to climate change , expanding health care access and getting everyone out to vote in November .
Those issues are important regardless of gender , just as the civil rights movement is important to Americans regardless of skin color .
The 15th Amendment granted black men the right to vote in 1870 .
It took another 50 years before the 19th Amendment extended that same right to all women .
Hiram Rhodes Revels of Mississippi became the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1870 .
Women made that leap in 1916 , when Jeannette Rankin of Montana was elected to the House of Representatives .
Black men broke through the barrier in the judicial branch of government in 1967 , when Thurgood Marshall became the first to be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice .
It was n't until 1981 that Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman to wear that robe .
The presidency no longer was the exclusive reign of white men when Barack Obama took the oath of office on Jan. 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 69,456,000 votes .
The second-highest popular vote total in a presidential election belongs to Hillary Clinton , with 65,844,610 .
But our nation still has n't had a female president .
We celebrated the first national holiday in King 's honor in 1986 , and it 's time to have a holiday honoring a woman .
A day to honor Alice Paul would be a good choice .
Born Jan. 11 , 1885 , in Mount Laurel , New Jersey , to a wealthy Quaker family that embraced gender equality , Paul earned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swarthmore College , got a master 's degree in sociology from what is now Columbia University , and studied social work in England before getting her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania , according to her biography on the National Women 's History Museum website .
In pursuit of ending the prohibition against female voters , Paul organized what might be our nation 's most important women 's march .
On March 3 , 1913 , 8,000 women marched to the White House before a crowd of 500,000 spectators who either cheered or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't win over new President Woodrow Wilson , Paul founded a lobbying group .
By 1917 , she and an army of `` Silent Sentinels '' picketed the White House .
Arrested on a charge of obstructing traffic , Paul was sentenced to seven months in jail , where she organized a hunger strike in protest .
Wilson finally came out in support of suffrage in 1918 , and two years later the required 36 states approved the amendment .
The other amendment crusade of Paul , who died in 1977 , remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As a member of the National Women 's Party , Paul wrote the Equal Rights Amendment in 1923 .
The bid to have her simple , 24-word piece of legislation -- `` Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex '' -- added to the Constitution continues 97 years later .
This month , Virginia became the required 38th state to approve the ERA , but the Justice Department says it does n't count because the deadline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Paul 's honor might push us in the right direction .
And there is a way to appease those people who oppose the ERA , would never vote for a female president or do n't think we need a holiday honoring a woman .
Designate the Monday after the Super Bowl as Alice Paul Day .
Having that day off should make everyone happy .

Constable: It's time to honor a woman with a national holiday
The women's marches Sunday across the nation were impressive. But so is this crowd on March 4, 1913, when Alice Paul organized the Woman Suffrage Parade in Washington, D.C. Courtesy of National Archives
Once the United States finally gets around to adding the Equal Rights Amendment to our Constitution, we should name a federal holiday in honor of Alice Paul, the suffragette who wrote it in 1923. Courtesy of Library of Congress
We rightfully honored Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday for his important contribution to America as the leader of the civil rights movement. Yet there would be no MLK holiday without that movement's contributions from women.
The Library of Congress interviewed more than 50 women who were vital to the movement as part of its Civil Rights History Project. But we still don't have a national holiday in honor of a woman.
Women have a dream, too. They were marching over the weekend in the suburbs and across the nation to inform people about a variety of issues, including the importance of being counted in the 2020 census, curbing gun violence, responding to climate change, expanding health care access and getting everyone out to vote in November. Those issues are important regardless of gender, just as the civil rights movement is important to Americans regardless of skin color.
The 15th Amendment granted black men the right to vote in 1870. It took another 50 years before the 19th Amendment extended that same right to all women. Hiram Rhodes Revels of Mississippi became the first black member of the U.S. Congress in 1870. Women made that leap in 1916, when Jeannette Rankin of Montana was elected to the House of Representatives.
Black men broke through the barrier in the judicial branch of government in 1967, when Thurgood Marshall became the first to be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. It wasn't until 1981 that Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman to wear that robe.
The presidency no longer was the exclusive reign of white men when Barack Obama took the oath of office on Jan. 20, 2009, after receiving a record 69,456,000 votes. The second-highest popular vote total in a presidential election belongs to Hillary Clinton, with 65,844,610. But our nation still hasn't had a female president.
We celebrated the first national holiday in King's honor in 1986, and it's time to have a holiday honoring a woman.
A day to honor Alice Paul would be a good choice. Born Jan. 11, 1885, in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, to a wealthy Quaker family that embraced gender equality, Paul earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Swarthmore College, got a master's degree in sociology from what is now Columbia University, and studied social work in England before getting her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, according to her biography on the National Women's History Museum website.
In pursuit of ending the prohibition against female voters, Paul organized what might be our nation's most important women's march. On March 3, 1913, 8,000 women marched to the White House before a crowd of 500,000 spectators who either cheered or harassed the marchers.
When that didn't win over new President Woodrow Wilson, Paul founded a lobbying group. By 1917, she and an army of "Silent Sentinels" picketed the White House. Arrested on a charge of obstructing traffic, Paul was sentenced to seven months in jail, where she organized a hunger strike in protest. Wilson finally came out in support of suffrage in 1918, and two years later the required 36 states approved the amendment.
The other amendment crusade of Paul, who died in 1977, remains in the midst of a battle. As a member of the National Women's Party, Paul wrote the Equal Rights Amendment in 1923. The bid to have her simple, 24-word piece of legislation -- "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex" -- added to the Constitution continues 97 years later. This month, Virginia became the required 38th state to approve the ERA, but the Justice Department says it doesn't count because the deadline was in 1982.
A national holiday in Paul's honor might push us in the right direction. And there is a way to appease those people who oppose the ERA, would never vote for a female president or don't think we need a holiday honoring a woman.
Designate the Monday after the Super Bowl as Alice Paul Day. Having that day off should make everyone happy.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-20--'Proud to carry the name': Carol Stream remembers village's namesake

There 's a minor detail in the story of how Carol Stream got its name : Carol Stream , the person it 's named after , never actually lived there .
How much time Carol Stream spent in Carol Stream was of little consequence to the town 's residents , who claimed her as one of their own .
And Carol Stream herself delighted in her status as a living legend in the village that bears her full name .
`` She was very proud of it though she never lived here , '' Trustee Rick Gieser said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name . ''
Stream , who grew up in neighboring Wheaton , died Saturday near Paradise Valley , Arizona , shortly after her 77th birthday .
Her father was the village 's founder , Jay Stream , the larger-than-life developer who built the town out of farmland , hand-picked its leaders and named the community after his daughter during her recovery from a tragic car accident .
`` She suffered severe injuries that affected her for the rest of her life , '' Gieser said .
In August 1957 , a 14-year-old Stream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family 's summer home in Twin Lakes , Wisconsin , when their car collided with another vehicle .
A 15-year-old boy died , and Stream was left in a coma .
According to local mythology , Jay Stream whispered his decision to name his new housing development after his daughter into her ear , miraculously rousing Carol from her coma and inspiring her recovery .
But his daughter later said her immortalization as the village 's namesake was n't so dramatic .
`` It 's an amazing story , but it 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Daily Herald in 2006 .
`` Just talk .
I 'm supposed to have woken up when I heard that .
I do n't know where people get that from . ''
Stream and her mother , Dorothy , moved to Arizona in 1957 after her parents split up .
The village was officially incorporated on Jan. 5 , 1959 .
Her father , who died in 2006 , eventually retired to California in the 1960s , opening a farm for Arabian horses and working as a manager for Wayne Newton .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ usually reserved for early pioneers or landowners .
`` I get a kick out of thinking , 'Eat your heart out Elizabeth Taylor .
My name 's in bigger lights than yours ever was , ' '' Stream said in 2006 .
About two years later , Gieser visited Stream 's Arizona home during a spring break trip with his wife and son to see his mother-in-law .
Stream collected vehicle stickers , maps and other village keepsakes sent to her over the years .
`` She was very gracious , her and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gieser said .
Stream kept in touch with village staff and corresponded with Gieser through letters , Christmas cards and phone calls .
Before health setbacks kept her from traveling , Stream last visited the village in 2010 at the time of a reunion for the Wheaton high schools .
She `` loved every minute of it , '' said Mayor Frank Saverino , who has a picture with Stream and his granddaughter .
`` It was a wonderful time that we got to spend with her , '' Saverino said .
Stream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ School , attended the Carol Stream Fire District 's open house , toured the industrial park and the rest of the village .
Stunned by the area 's development , Stream recalled how her family lived along a dusty , two-lane Geneva Road before it became a major thoroughfare , Gieser said .
`` She was amazed at how large the community had grown , '' he said .
On Monday , village board members planned to hold a moment of silence in tribute to Stream before their meeting .
Services have not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` keep that name proud . ''

'Proud to carry the name': Carol Stream remembers village's namesake
"To know that we could pick up the phone and call her was wonderful, and now that's gone," Carol Stream Mayor Frank Saverino said of the town's namesake, Carol Stream, who died Saturday. She was 77. Courtesy of the village of Carol Stream
Carol Stream never fully recovered from injuries she suffered in a 1957 car crash, but "she was very full of life," said Trustee Rick Gieser, posing with the town's namesake in the former village board room. Courtesy of Rick Gieser
Carol Stream made a surprise visit to Carol Stream Elementary School with Trustee Rick Gieser, left, and his family. Courtesy of Rick Gieser
Carol Stream, the person, kept track of developments in the DuPage County town that bears her name. Courtesy of the village of Carol Stream
Carol Stream was a "warm and wonderful person," Trustee Rick Gieser said of the village's namesake. Courtesy of the village of Carol Stream
Carol Stream founder, Jay Stream, right, named the village after his daughter, who died Saturday at age 77. Her father passed away in 2006. Courtesy of the village of Carol Stream
There's a minor detail in the story of how Carol Stream got its name: Carol Stream, the person it's named after, never actually lived there.
How much time Carol Stream spent in Carol Stream was of little consequence to the town's residents, who claimed her as one of their own. And Carol Stream herself delighted in her status as a living legend in the village that bears her full name.
"She was very proud of it though she never lived here," Trustee Rick Gieser said. "She was always proud to carry the name."
Stream, who grew up in neighboring Wheaton, died Saturday near Paradise Valley, Arizona, shortly after her 77th birthday.
Her father was the village's founder, Jay Stream, the larger-than-life developer who built the town out of farmland, hand-picked its leaders and named the community after his daughter during her recovery from a tragic car accident.
"She suffered severe injuries that affected her for the rest of her life," Gieser said.
In August 1957, a 14-year-old Stream and her friends were driving near her family's summer home in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, when their car collided with another vehicle. A 15-year-old boy died, and Stream was left in a coma.
According to local mythology, Jay Stream whispered his decision to name his new housing development after his daughter into her ear, miraculously rousing Carol from her coma and inspiring her recovery. But his daughter later said her immortalization as the village's namesake wasn't so dramatic.
"It's an amazing story, but it's a lot of talk," she told the Daily Herald in 2006. "Just talk. I'm supposed to have woken up when I heard that. I don't know where people get that from."
Stream and her mother, Dorothy, moved to Arizona in 1957 after her parents split up. The village was officially incorporated on Jan. 5, 1959.
Her father, who died in 2006, eventually retired to California in the 1960s, opening a farm for Arabian horses and working as a manager for Wayne Newton.
But his daughter enjoyed a rare honor usually reserved for early pioneers or landowners.
"I get a kick out of thinking, 'Eat your heart out Elizabeth Taylor. My name's in bigger lights than yours ever was,'" Stream said in 2006.
About two years later, Gieser visited Stream's Arizona home during a spring break trip with his wife and son to see his mother-in-law. Stream collected vehicle stickers, maps and other village keepsakes sent to her over the years.
"She was very gracious, her and her mother and her brother," Gieser said.
Stream kept in touch with village staff and corresponded with Gieser through letters, Christmas cards and phone calls.
Before health setbacks kept her from traveling, Stream last visited the village in 2010 at the time of a reunion for the Wheaton high schools. She "loved every minute of it," said Mayor Frank Saverino, who has a picture with Stream and his granddaughter.
"It was a wonderful time that we got to spend with her," Saverino said.
Stream met with students at Carol Stream Elementary School, attended the Carol Stream Fire District's open house, toured the industrial park and the rest of the village. Stunned by the area's development, Stream recalled how her family lived along a dusty, two-lane Geneva Road before it became a major thoroughfare, Gieser said.
"She was amazed at how large the community had grown," he said.
On Monday, village board members planned to hold a moment of silence in tribute to Stream before their meeting. Services have not yet been announced.
Saverino vowed to "keep that name proud."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--It's time to refresh Carpentersville aquatic center, if grant funding comes through

Dundee Township Park District officials are hoping to breathe life into an aging Carpentersville aquatic center with new waterslides , play features and other amenities .
But the proposed $ 2.9 million project depends on a state grant that would cover 75 % of expected costs , Deputy Director Ross Bertone said .
Constructed in 1993 , the Dolphin Cove Family Aquatic Center has seen a significant decline in its teen population and a roughly 30 % drop in overall attendance in the past five years , Bertone said .
Some 22,700 visited in 2019 .
Improvements planned for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cater to a variety of ages in an effort to attract larger crowds and drive up those numbers , he said .
`` Back when it was built 27 years ago , it was new and exciting to the community , '' he said .
`` We 'd like to bring some of that newness back . ''
A concept plan presented last week calls for adding two lily pads and a waterfall in the existing pool area , creating cabanas and additional shade throughout the grounds , and removing two slides -- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for which annual maintenance has become excessive , Bertone said .
In a separate area of the center , the district would construct a new `` spray play zone '' featuring a small tower with slides and other kid-size water amenities .
`` Not a traditional splash pad , '' he said .
Additionally , two new slides geared toward teens and young adults would be added at the far end of the facility , beyond the sand play area .
One would be a body flume slide and the other a speed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improvements , the district is applying for an Illinois Park and Recreational Facility Construction Program grant that would cover three-fourths of the total cost .
The park district would then be responsible for $ 732,000 of project expenses .
If the state funding comes through , the design work likely would begin later this year , with construction starting after the 2021 season , Bertone said .
The park district hopes to complete the improvements by the summer of 2022 .
The park district would not move forward with the project if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though officials would consider making smaller improvements that fit within the budget .
`` We 're keeping our fingers crossed , '' he said .

It's time to refresh Carpentersville aquatic center, if grant funding comes through
New slides, a "spray play zone" and additional water features are proposed for the nearly 27-year-old Dolphin Cove Family Aquatic Center in Carpentersville. Courtesy of the Dundee Township Park District
Dundee Township Park District officials are hoping to breathe life into an aging Carpentersville aquatic center with new waterslides, play features and other amenities.
But the proposed $2.9 million project depends on a state grant that would cover 75% of expected costs, Deputy Director Ross Bertone said.
Constructed in 1993, the Dolphin Cove Family Aquatic Center has seen a significant decline in its teen population and a roughly 30% drop in overall attendance in the past five years, Bertone said. Some 22,700 visited in 2019.
Improvements planned for the facility at 300 N. Kennedy Drive would cater to a variety of ages in an effort to attract larger crowds and drive up those numbers, he said.
"Back when it was built 27 years ago, it was new and exciting to the community," he said. "We'd like to bring some of that newness back."
A concept plan presented last week calls for adding two lily pads and a waterfall in the existing pool area, creating cabanas and additional shade throughout the grounds, and removing two slides -- one dolphin-themed, the other yellow -- for which annual maintenance has become excessive, Bertone said.
In a separate area of the center, the district would construct a new "spray play zone" featuring a small tower with slides and other kid-size water amenities. "Not a traditional splash pad," he said.
Additionally, two new slides geared toward teens and young adults would be added at the far end of the facility, beyond the sand play area. One would be a body flume slide and the other a speed slide.
To help fund the proposed improvements, the district is applying for an Illinois Park and Recreational Facility Construction Program grant that would cover three-fourths of the total cost. The park district would then be responsible for $732,000 of project expenses.
If the state funding comes through, the design work likely would begin later this year, with construction starting after the 2021 season, Bertone said. The park district hopes to complete the improvements by the summer of 2022.
The park district would not move forward with the project if the grant is not approved, he said, though officials would consider making smaller improvements that fit within the budget.
"We're keeping our fingers crossed," he said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-20--Oakbrook Terrace mayor resigns

Oakbrook Terrace mayor resigns

Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Tony Ragucci has resigned weeks after news surfaced that federal agents had seized $ 60,000 in cash @ @ @ @ @ .
Ragucci submitted his resignation Friday , according to the Chicago Tribune .
His name @ @ @ @ @ on the city 's website .
The Chicago Sun-Times reported Jan. 2 that a just-obtained @ @ @ @ @ had raided Ragucci 's home in October .
In November , the Chicago Sun-Times asked @ @ @ @ @ community has drawn scrutiny from federal agents because of the town 's use of the @ @ @ @ @ cameras .
SafeSpeed is a focus of the ongoing federal investigation , with agents looking @ @ @ @ @ deals through payoffs .
`` That was all done legit , '' Ragucci told the @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We did everything legit and clean here . ''
Ragucci has not been @ @ @ @ @

Oakbrook Terrace mayor resigns
Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Tony Ragucci has resigned weeks after news surfaced that federal agents had seized $60,000 in cash from his home last year.
Ragucci submitted his resignation Friday, according to the Chicago Tribune. His name and picture no longer appear on the city's website.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported Jan. 2 that a just-obtained federal document revealed federal agents had raided Ragucci's home in October.
In November, the Chicago Sun-Times asked Ragucci whether he or his community has drawn scrutiny from federal agents because of the town's use of the company SafeSpeed to operate red-light cameras.
SafeSpeed is a focus of the ongoing federal investigation, with agents looking into whether company representatives landed deals through payoffs.
"That was all done legit," Ragucci told the Sun-Times of the SafeSpeed contract. "We did everything legit and clean here."
Ragucci has not been charged with any wrongdoing.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-20--Vehicle falls on worker at Huntley repair shop

A worker at a Huntley auto repair shop was injured Monday afternoon when a vehicle fell on him .
NBC @ @ @ @ @ to R & R Truck Repair , 11414 Smith Drive , shortly before 4 p.m. @ @ @ @ @ arrived , other workers at the shop had used a forklift to move the vehicle @ @ @ @ @ NBC 5 reported .
The man was taken by Flight for Life to Advocate Condell @ @ @ @ @ according to Huntley Battalion Chief David Eeg .
The victim 's condition was not available @

Vehicle falls on worker at Huntley repair shop
A worker at a Huntley auto repair shop was injured Monday afternoon when a vehicle fell on him.
NBC 5 reported police were called to R & R Truck Repair, 11414 Smith Drive, shortly before 4 p.m. By the time first responders arrived, other workers at the shop had used a forklift to move the vehicle off the 29-year-old victim, NBC 5 reported.
The man was taken by Flight for Life to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, according to Huntley Battalion Chief David Eeg. The victim's condition was not available.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-20--Suspects in Glenview attempted murder from Buffalo Grove, Naperville

A Naperville man and a Buffalo Grove man were arrested last week and charged with attempted murder and armed robbery @ @ @ @ @ Glenview , authorities said .
Shortly before 8 p.m. Dec. 7 , Glenview police responded @ @ @ @ @ Palmgren Drive and found a 23-year-old man who had been shot in the abdomen .
@ @ @ @ @ release issued Monday said Syre L. Perry , of the 2800 block of Cedar Glade @ @ @ @ @ Adam S. Wolf , 23 , of the 300 block of Parkview Terrace in Buffalo @ @ @ @ @ .
The Chicago Tribune reported the victim was released in stable condition from Advocate Lutheran @ @ @ @ @ three days after being shot .
Syre had a bond hearing scheduled for Monday , @ @ @ @ @ is scheduled for Tuesday .

Suspects in Glenview attempted murder from Buffalo Grove, Naperville
A Naperville man and a Buffalo Grove man were arrested last week and charged with attempted murder and armed robbery in a December shooting in Glenview, authorities said.
Shortly before 8 p.m. Dec. 7, Glenview police responded to the 1900 block of Palmgren Drive and found a 23-year-old man who had been shot in the abdomen.
A Glenview Police Department news release issued Monday said Syre L. Perry, of the 2800 block of Cedar Glade Drive in Naperville, and Adam S. Wolf, 23, of the 300 block of Parkview Terrace in Buffalo Grove, had been charged.
The Chicago Tribune reported the victim was released in stable condition from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge three days after being shot.
Syre had a bond hearing scheduled for Monday, and Wolf's bond hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--Watch: Wheaton police officers called to shovel doughnuts off the ground

Wheaton police officers were called to the scene of a tragedy Sunday : dozens of discarded doughnuts near Naperville Road @ @ @ @ @ the officers were called to the scene .
They promptly took care of it , @ @ @ @ @ they or anybody would want to .
A Twitter user posted video of the officers @ @ @ @ @ two large buckets .
They were even stomping the doughnuts down into the buckets to @ @ @ @ @ Here 's the tweet of the video .

Watch: Wheaton police officers called to shovel doughnuts off the ground
Wheaton police were caught on video Sunday, seen in a tweet Monday, shoveling up dozens of doughnuts near Naperville Road.
Wheaton police officers were called to the scene of a tragedy Sunday: dozens of discarded doughnuts near Naperville Road.
ABC 7 Chicago reports the officers were called to the scene. They promptly took care of it, though perhaps not the way they or anybody would want to.
A Twitter user posted video of the officers shoveling all the doughnuts into two large buckets.
They were even stomping the doughnuts down into the buckets to fit them all in.
A thing I saw yesterday in Wheaton. pic.twitter.com/qfdyT36JhE — Matt Topic (@mvtopic) January 20, 2020
Here's the tweet of the video.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--Tough luck keeps Kane's parents from witnessing milestone moment in person

Fate can be cruel sometimes , a fact Patrick Kane 's parents can attest to after an unfortunate set of circumstances kept them from seeing their son 's milestone moment Sunday at the United Center .
Knowing Kane was fast approaching the 1,000-point mark , Donna and Pat Kane Sr. were doing everything possible to make sure they saw it in person .
They traveled to Ottawa last week when Kane was at 995 points , then went to Montreal when he was at 997 .
After Kane registered an assist against the Canadiens to reach 998 points , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the London Knights Friday .
And that 's when Mother Nature threw a wrench in the Kanes ' plans .
First , nasty weather kept them from driving from Buffalo to Toronto for the Hawks ' game Saturday .
Then , with Kane just 1 point from 1,000 , another system pummeled the East Coast and forced them to make a difficult decision .
`` After the game in Toronto , which was about 11 o'clock , I went and gassed the car up for the next morning , '' Kane Sr. said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gas station and told my wife , 'Let 's go right now . '
It was ( only ) raining .
... '' Then we said , 'No .
This does n't feel right . '
`` They woke up the next morning , turned on the Weather Channel and decided to stay put .
Hours later , history was made when Kane recorded the secondary assist on Brandon Saad 's goal with 5:46 remaining during a 5-2 victory over Winnipeg .
Five hundred miles away , tears were being shed .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his mom were crying out of happiness , '' said Kane Sr. , who attended all 41 home games last season for the first time .
`` For 13 years we 've been coming here and making the 8.5-hour trip .
We 've really never missed a big moment .
`` I do n't know if it 's the biggest because of the Stanley Cups , but it was a big one .
It was important to the family .
We 're thrilled that it happened in the city of Chicago . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to spend about 30 seconds on the phone with his dad in between postgame media interviews .
While Kane Sr. was bummed about missing the big milestone , he said it was more important that the entire family is able to attend the pregame ceremony Tuesday night .
Kane echoed those thoughts after the morning skate .
`` Obviously it would have been nice for him to be here , but it 'll be nice to have him here tonight , '' he said , then added with a smile : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miss many more games here . ''

Tough luck keeps Kane's parents from witnessing milestone moment in person
Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane poses with the puck after getting his 1,0000th point in Sunday's win over Winnipeg at the United Center. Associated Press
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comPatrick Kane stands with his family during a ceremony to mark his 1,000th point at the United Center in Chicago Tuesday.
Fate can be cruel sometimes, a fact Patrick Kane's parents can attest to after an unfortunate set of circumstances kept them from seeing their son's milestone moment Sunday at the United Center.
Knowing Kane was fast approaching the 1,000-point mark, Donna and Pat Kane Sr. were doing everything possible to make sure they saw it in person.
They traveled to Ottawa last week when Kane was at 995 points, then went to Montreal when he was at 997.
After Kane registered an assist against the Canadiens to reach 998 points, the entire family attended a jersey-retirement ceremony by the London Knights Friday.
And that's when Mother Nature threw a wrench in the Kanes' plans.
First, nasty weather kept them from driving from Buffalo to Toronto for the Hawks' game Saturday. Then, with Kane just 1 point from 1,000, another system pummeled the East Coast and forced them to make a difficult decision.
"After the game in Toronto, which was about 11 o'clock, I went and gassed the car up for the next morning," Kane Sr. said. "I came back from the gas station and told my wife, 'Let's go right now.' It was (only) raining. ...
"Then we said, 'No. This doesn't feel right.'"
They woke up the next morning, turned on the Weather Channel and decided to stay put.
Hours later, history was made when Kane recorded the secondary assist on Brandon Saad's goal with 5:46 remaining during a 5-2 victory over Winnipeg.
Five hundred miles away, tears were being shed.
"One (of his) sisters and his mom were crying out of happiness," said Kane Sr., who attended all 41 home games last season for the first time. "For 13 years we've been coming here and making the 8.5-hour trip. We've really never missed a big moment.
"I don't know if it's the biggest because of the Stanley Cups, but it was a big one. It was important to the family. We're thrilled that it happened in the city of Chicago."
After the game, Kane was able to spend about 30 seconds on the phone with his dad in between postgame media interviews.
While Kane Sr. was bummed about missing the big milestone, he said it was more important that the entire family was able to attend Tuesday's pregame ceremony.
Kane echoed those thoughts after the morning skate.
"Obviously it would have been nice for him to be here, but it'll be nice to have him here tonight," he said, then added with a smile: "I'm sure he'll try not to miss many more games here."
The 10-minute ceremony featured a highlight video of Kane's biggest playoff goals, as well as a rundown in reverse order of his milestone points from 1,000, 900, 800 and so on all the way down to No. 1.
Denis Savard and Jill Mikita, Stan Mikita's wife, also presented Kane with a gold puck with 1,000 engraved on it, and an engraved Tiffany crystal from the NHL.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--Massive Spa Forest complex gets green light from Wheeling board

The Wheeling village board approved permits Monday clearing the way for construction of a sprawling full-service spa in a vacant office building at 350 E. Dundee Road .
C. Castle Group , a hotel , resort and luxury spa developer based in Flushing , New York , expects to open the Spa Forest in the redeveloped 70,565-square-foot office building in about two years .
Trustees Ray Lang , Mary Papantos , Joe Vito and David Vogel voted to approve the spa , while Trustee Jim Ruffatto voted against it .
Trustee Mary Krueger was absent .
The plan for Spa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outdoor spa pool , roof garden , saunas , massage rooms , a business lounge , internet game room , juice and sushi bars , and a restaurant and lounge .
Some areas of the spa would operate 24 hours a day .
C. Castle Group , which operates similar facilities in New York and Texas , sought a special use permit and a major site plan and appearance permit to redevelop the office building that previously was home to Solex College and Cole Taylor Bank .
In addition to redeveloping the existing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6,844-square-foot first floor addition that will serve as the new main entrance , and a 9,029-square-foot second story addition featuring the outdoor pool and roof deck .
The Wheeling plan commission recommended the project Jan. 8 .
The conditions of their recommendation included a parking lot renovation , that the developer apply for sign approval separately , that the front of the trash enclosure be covered with limestone and that trees on the property be pruned .
Interim Director of Community Development Michael D'Onofrio cautioned that the project may take awhile .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improvements to be made to this , staff is recommending that ( the permit ) be extended from one year to two , '' he said .
`` There will be major changes to the floor plans from an interior perspective . ''
Papantos and Ruffatto voiced concerns about the spa remaining open 24 hours a day .
Papantos had safety concerns , with there being only 5 to 7 employees at the facility overnight .
Ruffatto asked what was the point of keeping the spa open all night when the showers close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jared Placek explained that they need time to clean the showers .
Lang worried that in the past , they 'd dealt with developers who got special use permits only to wait until the permit expired to begin work .
`` Is that extension to two years the actual occupancy of the project ? ''
he asked .
`` When will this project actually start ? ''
Placek said their team intends to pursue occupancy within two years .
`` The goal would be to start construction as soon as we can work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process , '' he said .

Massive Spa Forest complex gets green light from Wheeling board
Wheeling village trustees granted permits Monday clearing the way for construction of Spa Forest in a three-story office building on the northeast corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Dundee Road. Courtesy of Manhard Consulting
The Wheeling village board approved permits Monday clearing the way for construction of a sprawling full-service spa in a vacant office building at 350 E. Dundee Road.
C. Castle Group, a hotel, resort and luxury spa developer based in Flushing, New York, expects to open the Spa Forest in the redeveloped 70,565-square-foot office building in about two years.
Trustees Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito and David Vogel voted to approve the spa, while Trustee Jim Ruffatto voted against it. Trustee Mary Krueger was absent.
The plan for Spa Forest includes indoor spa pools, an outdoor spa pool, roof garden, saunas, massage rooms, a business lounge, internet game room, juice and sushi bars, and a restaurant and lounge. Some areas of the spa would operate 24 hours a day.
C. Castle Group, which operates similar facilities in New York and Texas, sought a special use permit and a major site plan and appearance permit to redevelop the office building that previously was home to Solex College and Cole Taylor Bank.
In addition to redeveloping the existing space, C. Castle Group plans a 6,844-square-foot first floor addition that will serve as the new main entrance, and a 9,029-square-foot second story addition featuring the outdoor pool and roof deck.
The Wheeling plan commission recommended the project Jan. 8. The conditions of their recommendation included a parking lot renovation, that the developer apply for sign approval separately, that the front of the trash enclosure be covered with limestone and that trees on the property be pruned.
Interim Director of Community Development Michael D'Onofrio cautioned that the project may take awhile.
"Given the complexity and the amount of improvements to be made to this, staff is recommending that (the permit) be extended from one year to two," he said. "There will be major changes to the floor plans from an interior perspective."
Papantos and Ruffatto voiced concerns about the spa remaining open 24 hours a day. Papantos had safety concerns, with there being only 5 to 7 employees at the facility overnight. Ruffatto asked what was the point of keeping the spa open all night when the showers close at 2 a.m.
Manhard Consulting project manager Jared Placek explained that they need time to clean the showers.
Lang worried that in the past, they'd dealt with developers who got special use permits only to wait until the permit expired to begin work.
"Is that extension to two years the actual occupancy of the project?" he asked. "When will this project actually start?"
Placek said their team intends to pursue occupancy within two years.
"The goal would be to start construction as soon as we can work our way through that permitting and approval process," he said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--Toews brushes off scuffle with Keith during morning skate

Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith got into a brief scuffle during morning skate Tuesday at the United Center .
What started as a little jawing quickly escalated into a wrestling match .
Both Blackhawks players removed their gloves , and Keith 's jersey was almost completely off afterward .
It did n't appear that friendly , though .
`` We 're ready to go , '' continued Toews , whose Hawks faced off against Joel Quenneville 's Florida Panthers .
`` That 's the whole point of coming out for morning skate is to get yourself ready to go for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're ready now . ''
Keith stayed stoic during the rest of the skate and was the first to leave the ice after the Hawks did about 20 minutes worth of drills .
He did not speak with reporters .
Coach Jeremy Colliton was n't concerned that the dust up would carry over into the game .
`` You got a brother ?
I do , too , '' Colliton said .
`` I got two boys at home , so I 've seen that movie before . ''
Former Blackhawks Denis Savard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Troy Murray , Eddie Olczyk , Keith Magnuson and Tony Esposito all made their home in or around Chicago after they retired .
So it begs the question : Would Joel Quenneville settling down here once his coaching career is over ?
`` We 've got our house , it 's still up for sale , '' said Quenneville , who lived in Hinsdale before being named coach of the Florida Panthers in the off-season .
`` But we would n't mind even coming back here in the summer .
Our kids work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here in Chicago .
`` We 'll see .
There 's so much to like .
We 'll see . ''
He said it : '' Uh , coach 's office is just OK. ( Huge laughs ) .
Everything else -- major league . ''
-- Joel Quenneville on what he thought of the visiting team 's facilities at the United Center He said it II : '' Which way do I go ?
This is all new .
Never been in this room . ''
-- Joel Quenneville as he entered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach 's room

Toews brushes off scuffle with Keith during morning skate
Associated PressBlackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith didn't immediately comment about a scuffle with Jonathan Toews at Tuesday's morning skate at the United Center.
Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith got into a brief scuffle during morning skate Tuesday at the United Center.
What started as a little jawing quickly escalated into a wrestling match. Both Blackhawks players removed their gloves, and Keith's jersey was almost completely off afterward.
"Just a little friendly wrestling," Toews told reporters.
It didn't appear that friendly, though.
"We're ready to go," continued Toews, whose Hawks faced off against Joel Quenneville's Florida Panthers. "That's the whole point of coming out for morning skate is to get yourself ready to go for tonight's game. I think we're ready now."
Keith stayed stoic during the rest of the skate and was the first to leave the ice after the Hawks did about 20 minutes worth of drills. He did not speak with reporters.
Coach Jeremy Colliton wasn't concerned that the dust up would carry over into the game.
"You got a brother? I do, too," Colliton said. "I got two boys at home, so I've seen that movie before."
Sweet home, Chicago?
Former Blackhawks Denis Savard, Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Troy Murray, Eddie Olczyk, Keith Magnuson and Tony Esposito all made their home in or around Chicago after they retired.
So it begs the question: Would Joel Quenneville settling down here once his coaching career is over?
"We've got our house, it's still up for sale," said Quenneville, who lived in Hinsdale before being named coach of the Florida Panthers in the off-season. "But we wouldn't mind even coming back here in the summer. Our kids work in downtown, so we love it here in Chicago.
"We'll see. There's so much to like. We'll see."
He said it:
"Uh, coach's office is just OK. (Huge laughs). Everything else -- major league."
-- Joel Quenneville on what he thought of the visiting team's facilities at the United Center
He said it II:
"Which way do I go? This is all new. Never been in this room."
-- Joel Quenneville as he entered the United Center and found the visiting coach's room


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--Watch live: McConnell abruptly eases impeachment limits

WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly eased his restrictive proposed rules for President Donald Trump 's impeachment trial , backing off the condensed two-day schedule to add a third for opening arguments after protests from senators , including Republicans .
The trial quickly burst into a partisan fight at the Capitol as the president 's lawyers opened arguments Tuesday in support of McConnell 's plan .
Democrats objected loudly to McConnell 's initially proposed rules , and some Republicans made their concerns known in private at a GOP lunch .
Without comment , the Republican leader quietly submitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doors with his senators as the trial opened .
The handwritten changes would a dd the extra day and allow House evidence to be included in the record .
There is still deep disagreement about calling additional witnesses .
`` It 's time to start with this trial , '' said White House Counsel Pat Cipollone , the president 's lead lawyer in brief remarks as the proceedings opened in public .
`` It 's a fair process , '' he said .
`` There is absolutely no case . ''
Chief Justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senators having taken an oath last week to do `` impartial justice '' as jurors .
House House prosecutors were on one side , Trump 's team on the other , in the well of the Senate as senators sat silent at their desks .
Senators were stunned by McConnell 's shift , and aides offered no immediate answers .
But a spokeswoman for Republican Sen. Susan Collins said that she and others had raised concerns .
The Maine senator sees the changes as significant improvements , said spokeswoman Annie Clark .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House 's wishes run into the reality of the Senate .
The White House wanted a session crammed into a shorter period to both expedite the trial and shift more of the proceedings into late night , according to a person familiar with the matter but unauthorized to discuss it in public .
`` READ THE TRANSCRIPTS ! ''
the president tweeted from miles away , as he returned to his hotel at a global leaders conference in Davos , Switzerland .
That 's the transcript of his phone call in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for `` a favor . ''
The Democrats cite that transcript as solid evidence against Trump , though he repeatedly describes it as `` perfect . ''
Democrats had warned that the rules package from Trump 's ally , the Senate GOP leader , could force midnight sessions that would keep most Americans in the dark and create a sham proceeding .
`` This is not a process for a fair trial , this is the process for a rigged trial '' Rep. Adam Schiff , D-Ca.
, the chairman of the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporters .
He called it a `` cover-up . ''
Schiff opened his arguments before the Senate playing a video of Trump calling for more witnesses to testify .
Schiff noted the sudden change in proposed rules , made moments before he spoke .
`` The facts will come out in the end , '' Schiff said .
`` The question is , will it come out in time ?
`` McConnell said , `` The president 's lawyers will finally receive a level playing field , '' contrasting it with the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , unfolding in an election year , is testing whether Trump 's actions toward Ukraine warrant removal at the same time that voters are forming their own verdict on his White House .
Just weeks before the first Democratic primary contests , four senators who are also presidential candidates were off the campaign trail , seated as jurors .
`` My focus is going to be on impeachment , '' Sen. Bernie Sanders , the Vermont independent running for the Democratic nomination , told reporters .
He said his supporters would keep working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in American history . ''
The Democrats say the prospect of middle-of-the-night proceedings , without allowing new witnesses or even the voluminous House records of the trial , would leave the public without crucial information about Trump 's political pressure campaign on Ukraine and the White House 's obstruction of the House impeachment probe .
Rep. Jerry Nadler , the Judiciary Committee Chairman also leading the House team , said : `` There 's no trial in this country where you would n't admit relative witnesses . ''
Trump 's legal team does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he called the Ukraine president and asked for a `` favor '' during a July 25 phone call .
In fact , the lawyers included the rough transcript of Trump 's conversation as part of its 110-page trial brief submitted ahead of the proceedings .
Instead the lawyers for the president , led Cipollone and a TV-famous legal team including Alan Dershowitz , say the two charges against the president do n't amount to impeachable offenses and Trump committed no crime .
Legal scholars have long insisted the framers of the Constitution provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high crimes and misdemeanors , '' a particularly broad definition that does n't mean simply specific criminal acts .
Democrats in prosecuting the case against the president point in particular to a General Accountability Office report that found the White House violated federal law by stalling money to Ukraine that had been approved by Congress .
House Democrats , responding Tuesday to arguments by Trump 's legal team , said the president 's legal filing confirmed that `` his misconduct is indefensible . ''
They wrote , `` President Donald Trump 's lengthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rhetoric and procedural grievances , but entirely lacks a legitimate defense of his misconduct . ''
The president would `` rather discuss anything other than what he actually did , '' the Democrats wrote .
Roberts administered the oath to one remaining senator , James Inhofe , who was attending a family medical issue in Oklahoma last week when the other senators vowed the oath and signed the oath book .
Also Tuesday , the House Democratic managers overseeing the impeachment case asked Cipollone , the president 's lead lawyer at the trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he has of the charges against Trump .
They said evidence gathered so far indicates that Cipollone is a `` material witness '' to the allegations at hand .
House Democrats impeached the Republican president last month on two charges : abuse of power by withholding U.S. military aid to Ukraine as he pressed the country to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden , and obstruction of Congress by refusing to cooperate with their investigation .
No president has ever been removed from office by the Senate .
With its 53-47 Republican majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mount the two-thirds voted needed for conviction .
Even if it did , the White House team argues it would be an `` 'unconstitutional conviction '' because the articles of impeachment were too broad .
Associated Press writers Laurie Kellman , Mary Clare Jalonick , Alan Fram , Andrew Taylor , Matthew Daly and Padmananda Rama in Washington and David Pitt in Des Moines , Iowa , contributed to this report .

Watch live: McConnell backs off on impeachment speaking limits
White House counsel Pat Cipollone speaks Tuesday in favor of Senate Resolution 483, the organizing resolution for the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Associated Press
Impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat, speaks Tuesday against the organizing resolution for the trial against President Donald Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate plunged into President Donald Trump's impeachment trial on Tuesday with Republicans abruptly abandoning plans to cram opening arguments into two late-night sessions and Democrats arguing for more witnesses to expose Trump's "trifecta" of offenses.
The turn of events was a setback for Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell and the president's legal team, exposing a crack in the GOP ranks and the growing political unease over the historic impeachment proceedings unfolding amid a watchful public in an election year.
Chief Justice John Roberts gaveled open the session, with House prosecutors on one side, Trump's team on the other, in the well of the Senate, as senators sat silently at their desks, under oath to do "impartial justice." No cellphones or other electronics were allowed.
Opening day stretched into the night. Senators returned to the chamber after 8 p.m. following a dinner break. Republicans turned back Democratic amendments to subpoena documents from the White House and State Department.
McConnell stunned senators and delayed the start of proceedings with his decision to back off some of his proposed rules. Republicans were said to be concerned over the political optics of "dark of night" sessions.
Instead, 24 hours of opening arguments for each side will be spread over three days, swelling Democrats' momentum as they push to break the standoff over calling new witnesses.
As the visitors' gallery filled with guests, actress-and-activist Alyssa Milano among them, and Trump's most ardent House allies lining the back rows, the day quickly took on the cadence of a trial proceeding over whether the president's actions toward Ukraine warranted removal from office.
"It's time to start with this trial," said White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, the president's lead lawyer, voicing impatience as the proceedings opened in public after weeks of delay.
Cipollone scoffed that the House charges against Trump were "ridiculous," insisting the president "has done absolutely nothing wrong."
The White House legal team did not dispute Trump's actions, when he called Ukraine and asked for a "favor," which was to investigate Democrat Joe Biden as the U.S. was withholding military aid the ally desperately needed as it faced off with hostile Russia on its border.. But the lawyers insisted the president did nothing wrong. "Absolutely no case," Cipollone said.
Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, opened for the prosecution saying America's Founders added the remedy of impeachment in the Constitution with "precisely this type of conduct in mind -- conduct that abuses the power of office for a personal benefit, that undermines our national security, and that invites foreign interference in the democratic process of an election."
Said Schiff: "It is the trifecta of constitutional misconduct justifying impeachment.''
The other lead lawyer on Trump's team, Jay Sekulow, retorted, "I'll give you a trifecta," outlining complaints over the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry process.
The impeachment trial, unfolding in an election year, is testing whether Trump's actions toward Ukraine warrant removal at the same time that voters are forming their own verdict on his White House.
All four senators who are presidential candidates are off the campaign trail, seated as jurors. "My focus is going to be on impeachment," Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent, told reporters.
The day began as a debate over rules, and it was only when the clerk started reading the dry language of the resolution that the hand-written changes became apparent.
McConnell made the adjustment after encountering resistance from Republicans during a closed-door lunch meeting. Senators worried about the public reaction to cramming the 24 hours of opening arguments from each side into just two days.
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Sen. Lisa Murkowksi of Alaska, along with a substantial number of other Republicans, wanted to make the changes, according to people familiar with the situation. Some senators argued that the two-day limit would have helped Democrats cast Republicans as squeezing testimony through in the dead of night.
Collins and Murkowski, who often ally to buck GOP leadership. sat side by side in the Senate through the day's proceedings.
The turnaround was a swift lesson as White House wishes run into the reality of the Senate. The White House wanted a session kept to a shorter period to both expedite the trial and shift more of the proceedings into late night, according to a person familiar with the matter but unauthorized to discuss it in public.
"READ THE TRANSCRIPTS!" the president tweeted from overseas, at a global leaders conference in Davos, Switzerland.
That's the transcript of his phone call in which he asked new Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for "a favor." The Democrats cite that transcript as solid evidence against Trump, though he repeatedly describes it as "perfect."
A whistleblower's complaint led the House to impeach Trump last month on a charge of abuse of power for pushing Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Biden and his son Hunter Biden as the White House was withholding military aid from Ukraine. Trump also was impeached on a second charge, of obstruction of Congress, in the House probe.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Republican senators "felt the heat" and it " shows that they can make other changes, and that we can get documents and witnesses."
Schumer offered the first of several amendments to the rules -- a proposal to issue a subpoena to the White House for "all documents, communications and other records" relating to the Ukraine matter.
It was rejected on a party-line vote. A second amendment, to subpoena documents from the State Department, was also rejected by the same vote.
Trump's legal team, absent its TV-showcase attorneys, Alan Dershowitz and Kenneth Starr who were not in the chamber, argued that in seeking new evidence the House was bringing a half-baked case that would be thrown out in any other court of law.
But Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California, one of the House managers and the first woman to argue for the prosecution in a presidential impeachment trial, said the House wasn't asking the Senate to do the job for them. "The House is asking the Senate to do its job, to have a trial," she said. "Have you ever heard of a trial without evidence?''
The White House had instructed officials not to testify in the House inquiry, and refused to turn over witnesses or documents, in defiance of congressional subpoenas.
The ambassadors and national security officials who did appear before the House delivered often striking testimony, highlights that were displayed on television screens during the Senate proceeding.
At one point, Democrat Schiff displayed video of Trump himself suggesting there should be more witnesses testifying.
"Don't blind yourself to the evidence," Schiff told the senators. "The facts will come out in the end," he said. " The question is, will it come out in time?"
Legal scholars have long insisted the framers of the Constitution provided impeachment as a remedy for "other high crimes and misdemeanors," a particularly broad definition that doesn't mean simply specific criminal acts.
Democrats point in particular to a General Accountability Office report that found the White House violated federal law by stalling money to Ukraine that had been approved by Congress.
No president has ever been removed from office by the Senate. With its 53-47 Republican majority, the Senate is not expected to mount the two-thirds voted needed for conviction.
Associated Press writers Laurie Kellman, Alan Fram, Mary Clare Jalonick, Alan Fram, Andrew Taylor, Matthew Daly and Padmananda Rama in Washington and David Pitt in Des Moines, Iowa, contributed to this report.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--Medline's use of ethylene oxide at Waukegan plant on hold but could resume soon

Medline Industries in Waukegan , which voluntary halted procedures using ethylene oxide to sterilize medical equipment and devices in mid-December , is preparing to resume those processes .
The company is in the final stages of testing and balancing new emissions equipment and expects to resume `` very soon , '' according to spokesperson Jesse Greenberg .
On its `` Ethylene Oxide in Lake County '' page on its website , the Lake County Health Department on Tuesday posted that Medline has not been operating since Dec. 13 .
According to the health department , the company will be testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the week of Jan. 27 .
Medline has been working to abate emissions of ethylene oxide , which has been classified by the U.S. EPA as a human carcinogen .
In an undated statement , the company said it has been `` working around the clock '' since October to complete nearly $ 10 million in upgrades to the plant at 1160 Northpoint Blvd .
In November 2018 , the health department learned of concerns surrounding ethylene oxide emissions from Medline and Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Gurnee .
Vantage Specialty Chemicals ' continuous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is operational , according to the health department .
Vantage uses ethylene oxide to produce household items , such as soap and shampoo .
Medline says its installation of `` world class '' emissions abatement equipment is complete .
Sterilization operations were temporarily paused , according to the company , as it completes the final stages of balancing and testing the equipment .
The company says it has installed the best available technology and will meet or exceed the requirements of the Matt Haller Act and its new Illinois Environmental Protection Agency permit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Willowbrook resident and outspoken opponent of Sterigenics , which used ethylene oxide to sterilize equipment .
That facility closed in September , after more than 30 years of operation , and is being sued by more than 70 parties who claim their health was affected .
Haller died last year of stomach cancer .
State legislation has required both Lake County facilities to make improvements to their pollution controls .
According to the new state law , 100 % of all ethylene oxide emissions must be captured at the source and emissions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parts per million .
`` Even before this latest , state-of-the-art emissions capturing equipment is fully installed , operations at our Waukegan facility were conducted at proven safe levels , '' Medline 's Greenberg said in the statement .
`` Once our upgrades are complete , our facility will operate the most advanced safety equipment in the world , '' Greenberg said .
The 500 employees at the Waukegan facility have continued to work and get paid , Greenberg said Tuesday .
Air monitoring around the two plants began last June for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funding for additional monitoring , which resumed in late October and will continue through January .
Visit lakecountyil.gov/eto for updates on ethylene oxide testing and associated information .
Anyone with questions about ethylene oxide in Lake County can call the U.S. EPA Region 5 hotline at ( 312 ) 353-2000 or ( 800 ) 621-8431 ( toll free ) or email r5hotline @ epa.gov .

Medline's use of ethylene oxide at Waukegan plant on hold but could resume soon
Medline Industries in Waukegan, which voluntary halted procedures using ethylene oxide to sterilize medical equipment and devices in mid-December, is preparing to resume those processes.
The company is in the final stages of testing and balancing new emissions equipment and expects to resume "very soon," according to spokesperson Jesse Greenberg.
On its "Ethylene Oxide in Lake County" page on its website, the Lake County Health Department on Tuesday posted that Medline has not been operating since Dec. 13. According to the health department, the company will be testing its new controls and anticipates resuming operations the week of Jan. 27.
Medline has been working to abate emissions of ethylene oxide, which has been classified by the U.S. EPA as a human carcinogen. In an undated statement, the company said it has been "working around the clock" since October to complete nearly $10 million in upgrades to the plant at 1160 Northpoint Blvd.
In November 2018, the health department learned of concerns surrounding ethylene oxide emissions from Medline and Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Gurnee.
Vantage Specialty Chemicals' continuous monitoring system was installed in April and is operational, according to the health department. Vantage uses ethylene oxide to produce household items, such as soap and shampoo.
Medline says its installation of "world class" emissions abatement equipment is complete. Sterilization operations were temporarily paused, according to the company, as it completes the final stages of balancing and testing the equipment.
The company says it has installed the best available technology and will meet or exceed the requirements of the Matt Haller Act and its new Illinois Environmental Protection Agency permit when it resumes operations.
Haller was a Willowbrook resident and outspoken opponent of Sterigenics, which used ethylene oxide to sterilize equipment. That facility closed in September, after more than 30 years of operation, and is being sued by more than 70 parties who claim their health was affected. Haller died last year of stomach cancer.
State legislation has required both Lake County facilities to make improvements to their pollution controls. According to the new state law, 100% of all ethylene oxide emissions must be captured at the source and emissions reduced by 99.9% or to 0.2 parts per million.
"Even before this latest, state-of-the-art emissions capturing equipment is fully installed, operations at our Waukegan facility were conducted at proven safe levels," Medline's Greenberg said in the statement.
"Once our upgrades are complete, our facility will operate the most advanced safety equipment in the world," Greenberg said.
The 500 employees at the Waukegan facility have continued to work and get paid, Greenberg said Tuesday.
Air monitoring around the two plants began last June for an initial 30-day period. The IEPA provided funding for additional monitoring, which resumed in late October and will continue through January.
Visit lakecountyil.gov/eto for updates on ethylene oxide testing and associated information.
Anyone with questions about ethylene oxide in Lake County can call the U.S. EPA Region 5 hotline at (312) 353-2000 or (800) 621-8431 (toll free) or email r5hotline@epa.gov.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--Lisle police: Driver was high on marijuana at time of crash

A 20-year-old Wheaton man is accused of driving under the influence of cannabis and possessing it illegally after a head-on crash in Lisle , authorities said Tuesday .
Cole T. Dixon , of the 1400 block of Falson Court , has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis after police say he drove into opposing lanes of traffic at 7:23 a.m. Monday on Route 53 near Main Street and struck another vehicle head-on .
There were no apparent injuries and the driver of the other vehicle refused to be taken to the hospital , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bill Wise , who is trained as a drug recognition expert , was one of the first responders .
He said officers performed a field sobriety test at the scene before Dixon was taken to the hospital to give blood and urine samples .
After police arrested Dixon , Wise said , he performed a drug recognition exam .
`` I made the determination he was under the influence of cannabis , '' Wise said .
Illinois law says drivers are impaired by cannabis when they have 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per milliliter of saliva or other bodily fluid .
If that level of intoxication is found in Dixon 's samples , prosecutors can decide whether to add another charge , Wilke said .
Dixon 's arrest came 20 days after recreational cannabis possession and use became legal in Illinois for adults 21 and older .
But at Dixon 's age of 20 , possessing cannabis is not allowed .
Police also said the cannabis found in Dixon 's possession was not properly transported because it was not in a sealed , odorless , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not know the source of the cannabis .
Wilke said the case serves as a reminder that the beginning of recreational-use cannabis is not a free pass to drive while high .
`` Everybody is under this impression that , 'It 's legal , I can have it whenever I want , ' '' Wilke said , `` and that 's not necessarily true . ''

Lisle police: Driver was high on marijuana at time of crash
A 20-year-old Wheaton man is accused of driving under the influence of cannabis and possessing it illegally after a head-on crash in Lisle, authorities said Tuesday.
Cole T. Dixon, of the 1400 block of Falson Court, has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis after police say he drove into opposing lanes of traffic at 7:23 a.m. Monday on Route 53 near Main Street and struck another vehicle head-on.
There were no apparent injuries and the driver of the other vehicle refused to be taken to the hospital, Deputy Chief Ron Wilke said.
Officer Bill Wise, who is trained as a drug recognition expert, was one of the first responders. He said officers performed a field sobriety test at the scene before Dixon was taken to the hospital to give blood and urine samples. After police arrested Dixon, Wise said, he performed a drug recognition exam.
"I made the determination he was under the influence of cannabis," Wise said.
Illinois law says drivers are impaired by cannabis when they have 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood or 10 nanograms of THC per milliliter of saliva or other bodily fluid. If that level of intoxication is found in Dixon's samples, prosecutors can decide whether to add another charge, Wilke said.
Dixon's arrest came 20 days after recreational cannabis possession and use became legal in Illinois for adults 21 and older.
But at Dixon's age of 20, possessing cannabis is not allowed. Police also said the cannabis found in Dixon's possession was not properly transported because it was not in a sealed, odorless, child-resistant container. Police said they did not know the source of the cannabis.
Wilke said the case serves as a reminder that the beginning of recreational-use cannabis is not a free pass to drive while high.
"Everybody is under this impression that, 'It's legal, I can have it whenever I want,'" Wilke said, "and that's not necessarily true."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--Illinois House Republicans seek investigation of noncitizens voting

SPRINGFIELD -- Some Republican lawmakers in Illinois are demanding answers from Secretary of State Jesse White about how 545 self-identified non-U .
S. citizens were mistakenly registered to vote through the state 's new automatic registration system , including 16 who cast ballots in 2018 and 2019 .
In a letter to Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan , five Republicans who serve on the House Executive Committee called the erroneous registrations `` a serious breach of supposed protections put in place to ensure the integrity of our voter rolls in the state of Illinois . ''
`` This is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , surfacing less than three weeks from the opening of early voting for our state 's 2020 general primary election , '' the Republicans wrote .
`` Given this , we are requesting an immediate hearing of the House Executive Committee to investigate this situation and to hear testimony directly from Secretary of State Jesse White , officials of the State Board of Elections , representatives from our local election authorities , and others concerned with this situation . ''
The letter was signed by Reps. Tim Butler , of Springfield ; Keith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of Rockford ; Grant Wehrli , of Naperville ; and Ryan Spain , of Peoria .
In addition , all 19 Republican senators signed a letter directly addressed to White asking , among other things , what assurances he can provide that such an error wo n't happen again .
Madigan 's office did not respond to a request for comment .
But Democratic Sen. Andy Manar , of Bunker Hill , issued a statement Tuesday saying he might call for Senate hearings .
`` There is absolutely no room for administrative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our election system , '' Manar said .
`` Democrats and Republicans came together and unanimously approved automatic voter registration , and we expect it to be done correctly ...
If it takes a Senate committee hearing to get those answers , that 's the course I 'll pursue . ''
In 2017 , Illinois lawmakers unanimously passed Senate Bill 1933 , which provides for automatic voter registration whenever someone applies for or renews a driver 's license .
Under that system , the secretary of state 's office shares a database with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's license officials can immediately tell if an applicant is already registered .
If they are not , they are asked whether they want to be registered .
If they say yes and they have checked a box indicating they are a U.S. citizen , their information is automatically forwarded to the State Board of Elections .
But in a Dec. 18 , 2019 , letter to the board , White 's office said information from 574 people who self-identified as being noncitizens was mistakenly included in a batch of data transferred to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forwarded to local election officials to finalize their registrations .
State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich said in an email that of the 574 people who checked `` no '' on the driver 's license application citizenship question , 545 became registered anyway -- a small fraction of the more than 7.9 million registered voters in Illinois .
White 's office said all of those individuals were lawfully present in the United States .
The issue did not involve any undocumented immigrants applying for a temporary visitor driver 's license .
Since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19 ballots have been cast by 16 individual voters who were improperly registered : 10 in the 2018 general election ; one in the 2019 consolidated primary ; and eight in the 2019 consolidated general election .
Those votes occurred in Champaign , Christian , Cook , DuPage , Lee , Macon and Peoria counties and the city of Chicago .
One improperly registered voter in Chicago cast ballots in all three elections .
He added that it was not certain all 16 actually were noncitizens .
`` They may have checked that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an email .
It was not immediately clear whether any of the races or ballot issues they voted in were close enough for their votes to have changed the outcome .
The automatic voter registration system launched on July 2 , 2018 .
According to the secretary of state 's office , a computer programming error in that system caused people who checked `` no '' on the citizenship question to be included in nightly batches of voter registration applications sent to the State Board of Elections .
That programming glitch was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and was immediately corrected , the secretary of state 's office said .
That office is now working with local election officials to remove their names from voter rolls .
It is also sending letters to those individuals advising them of the mistake and admonishing them not to vote .

Illinois House Republicans seek investigation of noncitizens voting
Secretary of State Jesse White speaks during the Governor's Day Picnic on Aug. 14 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. White's office last month told the State Board of Elections that information from 574 people who self-identified as being noncitizens was mistakenly included in a batch of voter registration data transferred to the board by the secretary of state's office. Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki
SPRINGFIELD -- Some Republican lawmakers in Illinois are demanding answers from Secretary of State Jesse White about how 545 self-identified non-U. S. citizens were mistakenly registered to vote through the state's new automatic registration system, including 16 who cast ballots in 2018 and 2019.
In a letter to Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan, five Republicans who serve on the House Executive Committee called the erroneous registrations "a serious breach of supposed protections put in place to ensure the integrity of our voter rolls in the state of Illinois."
"This is an absurd lack of compliance with state law, surfacing less than three weeks from the opening of early voting for our state's 2020 general primary election," the Republicans wrote. "Given this, we are requesting an immediate hearing of the House Executive Committee to investigate this situation and to hear testimony directly from Secretary of State Jesse White, officials of the State Board of Elections, representatives from our local election authorities, and others concerned with this situation."
The letter was signed by Reps. Tim Butler, of Springfield; Keith Wheeler, of Oswego; Joe Sosnowski, of Rockford; Grant Wehrli, of Naperville; and Ryan Spain, of Peoria.
In addition, all 19 Republican senators signed a letter directly addressed to White asking, among other things, what assurances he can provide that such an error won't happen again.
Madigan's office did not respond to a request for comment. But Democratic Sen. Andy Manar, of Bunker Hill, issued a statement Tuesday saying he might call for Senate hearings.
"There is absolutely no room for administrative ineptitude when it comes to properly conducting our election system," Manar said. "Democrats and Republicans came together and unanimously approved automatic voter registration, and we expect it to be done correctly ... If it takes a Senate committee hearing to get those answers, that's the course I'll pursue."
In 2017, Illinois lawmakers unanimously passed Senate Bill 1933, which provides for automatic voter registration whenever someone applies for or renews a driver's license. Under that system, the secretary of state's office shares a database with the State Board of Elections so driver's license officials can immediately tell if an applicant is already registered.
If they are not, they are asked whether they want to be registered. If they say yes and they have checked a box indicating they are a U.S. citizen, their information is automatically forwarded to the State Board of Elections.
But in a Dec. 18, 2019, letter to the board, White's office said information from 574 people who self-identified as being noncitizens was mistakenly included in a batch of data transferred to the board. That information was then forwarded to local election officials to finalize their registrations.
State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich said in an email that of the 574 people who checked "no" on the driver's license application citizenship question, 545 became registered anyway -- a small fraction of the more than 7.9 million registered voters in Illinois.
White's office said all of those individuals were lawfully present in the United States. The issue did not involve any undocumented immigrants applying for a temporary visitor driver's license.
Since they became registered, Dietrich said, 19 ballots have been cast by 16 individual voters who were improperly registered: 10 in the 2018 general election; one in the 2019 consolidated primary; and eight in the 2019 consolidated general election. Those votes occurred in Champaign, Christian, Cook, DuPage, Lee, Macon and Peoria counties and the city of Chicago. One improperly registered voter in Chicago cast ballots in all three elections.
He added that it was not certain all 16 actually were noncitizens. "They may have checked that box in error," he said in an email.
It was not immediately clear whether any of the races or ballot issues they voted in were close enough for their votes to have changed the outcome.
The automatic voter registration system launched on July 2, 2018. According to the secretary of state's office, a computer programming error in that system caused people who checked "no" on the citizenship question to be included in nightly batches of voter registration applications sent to the State Board of Elections.
That programming glitch wasn't discovered until Dec. 13, 2019, and was immediately corrected, the secretary of state's office said. That office is now working with local election officials to remove their names from voter rolls. It is also sending letters to those individuals advising them of the mistake and admonishing them not to vote.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--With Ragucci out, Oakbrook Terrace to appoint acting mayor

Oakbrook Terrace has scheduled a special city council meeting Wednesday to appoint an acting mayor to finish the term of Tony Ragucci , who resigned weeks after news surfaced that federal agents had seized $ 60,000 in cash from his home last year .
Ragucci resigned effective 11:59 p.m. Friday , according to a statement released by the city .
He was serving his third term as mayor .
On Tuesday morning , Ragucci 's photograph was still on the wall at city hall , but his name had been removed from the city 's website .
City Administrator Amy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ departure and refused to release a copy of the mayor 's resignation letter to the Daily Herald without a Freedom of Information Act request .
The paper immediately filed such a request .
The city council will elect one of its six aldermen to serve as acting mayor until the next general municipal election , according to the statement from the city .
That 's expected to happen during a special council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at city hall .
When reached by phone , Alderman Frank Vlach declined to talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in that . ''
Ragucci 's abrupt departure comes after the Chicago Sun-Times reported Jan. 2 that a document revealed federal agents had raided his home in October .
In November , the Chicago Sun-Times asked Ragucci whether he or his community has drawn scrutiny from federal agents because of the town 's use of the company SafeSpeed to operate red-light cameras .
SafeSpeed is a focus of the ongoing federal investigation , with agents looking into whether company representatives landed deals through payoffs .
`` That was all done legit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SafeSpeed contract .
`` We did everything legit and clean here . ''
Ragucci has not been charged with any wrongdoing .
He first was elected mayor in April 2009 .
He won election after retiring as an Oakbrook Terrace police officer .
He served 18 years with the department .
He was reelected in 2013 and 2017 .

With Ragucci out, Oakbrook Terrace to appoint acting mayor
Oakbrook Terrace has scheduled a special city council meeting Wednesday to appoint an acting mayor to finish the term of Tony Ragucci, who resigned weeks after news surfaced that federal agents had seized $60,000 in cash from his home last year.
Ragucci resigned effective 11:59 p.m. Friday, according to a statement released by the city. He was serving his third term as mayor.
On Tuesday morning, Ragucci's photograph was still on the wall at city hall, but his name had been removed from the city's website.
City Administrator Amy Marrero declined to discuss the mayor's departure and refused to release a copy of the mayor's resignation letter to the Daily Herald without a Freedom of Information Act request. The paper immediately filed such a request.
The city council will elect one of its six aldermen to serve as acting mayor until the next general municipal election, according to the statement from the city. That's expected to happen during a special council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at city hall.
When reached by phone, Alderman Frank Vlach declined to talk, saying "I can't get involved in that."
Ragucci's abrupt departure comes after the Chicago Sun-Times reported Jan. 2 that a document revealed federal agents had raided his home in October.
In November, the Chicago Sun-Times asked Ragucci whether he or his community has drawn scrutiny from federal agents because of the town's use of the company SafeSpeed to operate red-light cameras.
SafeSpeed is a focus of the ongoing federal investigation, with agents looking into whether company representatives landed deals through payoffs.
"That was all done legit," Ragucci told the Sun-Times of the SafeSpeed contract. "We did everything legit and clean here."
Ragucci has not been charged with any wrongdoing.
He first was elected mayor in April 2009. He won election after retiring as an Oakbrook Terrace police officer. He served 18 years with the department.
He was reelected in 2013 and 2017.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--Jan. 31 decision on whether sex offenders must move from halfway house near Aurora park

A Kane County judge will decide by Jan. 31 whether 19 registered sex offenders should be forced to move out of the Wayside Cross Ministries halfway house near downtown Aurora because it is within 500 feet of a children 's playground and against the law .
Judge Kevin Busch heard arguments Tuesday regarding a temporary restraining order allowing the men to live in the supervised halfway house at 215 E. New York St. Last month , Aurora city officials continued their push to have the men relocated under the state 's sex offender registry laws , which ban sex offenders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uses , such as parks , schools and day cares .
City officials gave the men until Jan. 15 to move or face possible felony charges ; the city has agreed to let them stay until the judge makes his ruling .
Adele Nicholas , one of two lawyers representing the men at Wayside , argued that under the state 's Religious Freedom Restoration Act , the city must pass a three-pronged test to show the men should be evicted .
The city 's restrictions must not present a `` substantial burden '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city must show a `` compelling governmental interest '' and must choose the `` least restrictive means '' used by the government , Nicholas said .
The men attend Bible study and church services every day at the halfway-house .
Forcing them to move could force them onto the streets because many homeless shelters can not accept sex offenders , Nicholas said .
`` They 've chosen a religious life , '' she said .
`` It 's not simply going to church once a week . ''
Also , the city did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 350 E. Galena Ave. , classified as a playground until recently , Nicholas argued .
She said restrictions are in place -- such as a law against loitering near the park and another law preventing sex offenders from going on park property -- and the Wayside halfway house is a supervised facility that has a curfew .
County prosecutors have defined McCarty Park as a playground , used county maps to confirm it is less than 500 feet from Wayside .
The city in February 2019 determined the Wayside sex offenders were too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filed a federal lawsuit , but it was dismissed , with a judge saying the matter should first be reviewed at the circuit court level .
John Murphey , attorney for the city , said the splash pad at the center of McCarty Park draws families from around the area and is not protected by a fence and gate .
`` The splashpad is the focal point .
It 's the draw .
It 's the attraction , '' Murphey said .
`` This is not where the state legislature intended to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It can not be that this is a substantial burden on religion .
What this has to do with is a consequence of criminal behavior . ''
Busch took the matter under advisement .
He will accept additional legal briefs from all attorneys this week and review case law .

Jan. 31 decision on whether sex offenders must move from halfway house near Aurora park
A Kane County judge will decide by Jan. 31 whether 19 registered sex offenders should be forced to move out of the Wayside Cross Ministries halfway house near downtown Aurora because it is within 500 feet of a children's playground and against the law.
Judge Kevin Busch heard arguments Tuesday regarding a temporary restraining order allowing the men to live in the supervised halfway house at 215 E. New York St.
Last month, Aurora city officials continued their push to have the men relocated under the state's sex offender registry laws, which ban sex offenders from living within 500 feet of certain uses, such as parks, schools and day cares.
City officials gave the men until Jan. 15 to move or face possible felony charges; the city has agreed to let them stay until the judge makes his ruling.
Adele Nicholas, one of two lawyers representing the men at Wayside, argued that under the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the city must pass a three-pronged test to show the men should be evicted.
The city's restrictions must not present a "substantial burden" on the exercise of religion, the city must show a "compelling governmental interest" and must choose the "least restrictive means" used by the government, Nicholas said.
The men attend Bible study and church services every day at the halfway-house. Forcing them to move could force them onto the streets because many homeless shelters cannot accept sex offenders, Nicholas said.
"They've chosen a religious life," she said.
"It's not simply going to church once a week."
Also, the city didn't push to have McCarty Park, 350 E. Galena Ave., classified as a playground until recently, Nicholas argued.
She said restrictions are in place -- such as a law against loitering near the park and another law preventing sex offenders from going on park property -- and the Wayside halfway house is a supervised facility that has a curfew.
County prosecutors have defined McCarty Park as a playground, used county maps to confirm it is less than 500 feet from Wayside.
The city in February 2019 determined the Wayside sex offenders were too close to the park. Wayside residents filed a federal lawsuit, but it was dismissed, with a judge saying the matter should first be reviewed at the circuit court level.
John Murphey, attorney for the city, said the splash pad at the center of McCarty Park draws families from around the area and is not protected by a fence and gate.
"The splashpad is the focal point. It's the draw. It's the attraction," Murphey said. "This is not where the state legislature intended to have convicted child sex offenders living by. It cannot be that this is a substantial burden on religion. What this has to do with is a consequence of criminal behavior."
Busch took the matter under advisement.
He will accept additional legal briefs from all attorneys this week and review case law.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--Paralyzed Island Lake trustee is improving, wife says

An Island Lake trustee paralyzed in a November all-terrain vehicle crash is improving but remains hospitalized .
Trustee Will Ziegler is breathing on his own after months with a tracheostomy tube , his wife , Vicki , said Tuesday .
He 's back to an unrestricted diet , too .
`` Will is getting stronger every day , '' his wife said .
`` He is doing quite well .
He is determined to continue to work and walk again . ''
Ziegler suffered a crushed spinal cord , a fractured skull and multiple broken bones in the wreck , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The crash occurred the day before Thanksgiving in North Carolina .
Ziegler is undergoing rehabilitation , including speech therapy and physical therapy , at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago .
`` We do not know how he will heal , as every spinal cord injury is different , '' his wife said .
`` He is going through intensive therapy and will continue after he leaves Shirley Ryan .
We are hopeful that he will regain most , if not all , of ( his ) lost functionality . ''
Trustee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spirits when they last spoke about two weeks ago .
`` He 's goofing around , making jokes , '' Carlsen said .
`` I think he 's doing good . ''
As of Tuesday afternoon , supporters have given nearly $ 29,000 to the Ziegler family through gofundme.com .
The money will be used to remodel the family 's house to accommodate Ziegler 's needs and to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van .
Another fundraiser was held Monday at a Culver 's restaurant in Island Lake .
`` We are forever grateful for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wishes , donations ( and ) support we have received , '' Vicki Ziegler said .
`` We are not ones to ask for help , and it has been very hard for us to ask for help . ''
Ziegler , who works for a medical equipment company called iRhythm Technologies , has been a village trustee for about a year .
He was appointed to fill a vacancy in January 2019 and was elected to a 4-year term in April .
Ziegler has n't attended any board meetings since the accident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to resign , Mayor Charles Amrich said .
Vicki Ziegler hopes her husband can return home at the end of February and resume his trustee duties afterward .
`` He loves his village and wants the best for it , '' she said .
If needed , Ziegler will be allowed to participate in board meetings by telephone or computer .
`` That 's probably good medicine for him , '' Amrich said .
`` We miss him . ''

Paralyzed Island Lake trustee is improving, wife says
An Island Lake trustee paralyzed in a November all-terrain vehicle crash is improving but remains hospitalized.
Trustee Will Ziegler is breathing on his own after months with a tracheostomy tube, his wife, Vicki, said Tuesday. He's back to an unrestricted diet, too.
"Will is getting stronger every day," his wife said. "He is doing quite well. He is determined to continue to work and walk again."
Ziegler suffered a crushed spinal cord, a fractured skull and multiple broken bones in the wreck, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. The crash occurred the day before Thanksgiving in North Carolina.
Ziegler is undergoing rehabilitation, including speech therapy and physical therapy, at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago.
"We do not know how he will heal, as every spinal cord injury is different," his wife said. "He is going through intensive therapy and will continue after he leaves Shirley Ryan. We are hopeful that he will regain most, if not all, of (his) lost functionality."
Trustee Chris Carlsen said Ziegler was in good spirits when they last spoke about two weeks ago.
"He's goofing around, making jokes," Carlsen said. "I think he's doing good."
As of Tuesday afternoon, supporters have given nearly $29,000 to the Ziegler family through gofundme.com. The money will be used to remodel the family's house to accommodate Ziegler's needs and to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van.
Another fundraiser was held Monday at a Culver's restaurant in Island Lake.
"We are forever grateful for all the thoughts, prayers, well wishes, donations (and) support we have received," Vicki Ziegler said. "We are not ones to ask for help, and it has been very hard for us to ask for help."
Ziegler, who works for a medical equipment company called iRhythm Technologies, has been a village trustee for about a year. He was appointed to fill a vacancy in January 2019 and was elected to a 4-year term in April.
Ziegler hasn't attended any board meetings since the accident, but officials haven't discussed asking him to resign, Mayor Charles Amrich said.
Vicki Ziegler hopes her husband can return home at the end of February and resume his trustee duties afterward.
"He loves his village and wants the best for it," she said.
If needed, Ziegler will be allowed to participate in board meetings by telephone or computer.
"That's probably good medicine for him," Amrich said. "We miss him."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-01-21--Feder: Former WGN-Channel 9 GM Sheldon Cooper dies

Over a distinguished career that started in the early days of television , Sheldon Cooper left a lasting impression on @ @ @ @ @ of WGN-Channel 9 and founding president of Tribune Entertainment .
Cooper died of chronic obstructive @ @ @ @ @ Memorial Hospital , according to his daughter , Cheryl Cook .
He was 93 .
@ @ @ @ @ 44 years with WGN and Tribune .
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Sheldon was a pioneer , bringing @ @ @ @ @ and Phil Donahue to the Chicago market , '' Paul Rennie , vice president and @ @ @ @ @ said Tuesday .
`` Our thoughts are with his family .
He was truly one @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Feder: Former WGN-Channel 9 GM Sheldon Cooper dies
Over a distinguished career that started in the early days of television, Sheldon Cooper left a lasting impression on Chicago broadcasting as general manager of WGN-Channel 9 and founding president of Tribune Entertainment.
Cooper died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Sunday at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, according to his daughter, Cheryl Cook. He was 93.
"With a career spanning 44 years with WGN and Tribune . . . Sheldon was a pioneer, bringing talent such as Mike Douglas and Phil Donahue to the Chicago market," Paul Rennie, vice president and general manager of WGN, said Tuesday. "Our thoughts are with his family. He was truly one of Chicago's Very Own."
See Robert Feder's full report at robertfeder.com.