dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--July 20 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code

Interactive mapSuburbs ' portion Since the outbreak began , there have been 81,688 cases in the suburbs as of Monday , 50.2 % of the state 's total , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
There have been 3,711 deaths in the suburbs , representing 50.8 % of all deaths in Illinois .
Cook County • As of Monday , suburban Cook County had 41,902 cases and 2,049 deaths , according to the state .
In Chicago : 57,150 cases and 2,728 fatalities .
• Top suburb counts from the county health department and medical examiner 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Des Plaines , 863 cases and 61 deaths in Wheeling , 805 cases and 19 deaths in Palatine , 719 cases and 23 deaths in Streamwood , 706 cases and 10 deaths in Mount Prospect , 668 cases and 19 deaths in Schaumburg , 667 cases and 48 deaths in Glenview , 644 cases and 34 deaths in Arlington Heights , 547 cases and 28 deaths in Hoffman Estates , 533 cases and 10 deaths in Hanover Park ( Cook County portion ) , 391 cases and 12 deaths in Rolling Meadows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elk Grove Village , 385 cases and 41 deaths in Northbrook , 289 cases and 8 deaths in Prospect Heights , and 134 cases and 19 deaths in Buffalo Grove ( Cook County portion ) .
DuPage County • The county reported 10,308 cases and 495 deaths as of Monday .
• Top counts : 880 cases and 9 deaths in Addison , 834 cases and 14 deaths in West Chicago , 717 cases and 11 deaths in Glendale Heights , 624 cases and 34 deaths in Naperville ( DuPage County portion ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bensenville , 581 cases and 29 deaths in Carol Stream , 479 cases and 24 deaths in Lombard , 454 cases and 38 deaths in Elmhurst , 395 cases and 11 deaths in Aurora ( DuPage County portion ) , 333 cases and 22 deaths in Wheaton , 286 cases and 5 deaths in Villa Park , 270 cases and 2 deaths in Hanover Park ( DuPage County portion ) , 228 cases and 3 deaths in Glen Ellyn .
Lake County • The county reported 10,896 cases and 433 deaths , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Top counts : 2,860 to 2,864 in Waukegan , 640 to 644 in Round Lake Beach , 410 to 414 in Mundelein , 340 to 344 in Gurnee , 255 to 259 in Round Lake , 215 to 219 in Buffalo Grove ( Lake County portion ) , 225 to 229 in Lake Zurich , 195 to 199 in Vernon Hills , 175 to 179 in Wauconda , 165 to 169 in Libertyville , 125 to 129 in Grayslake .
Kane County • The county confirmed 8,448 cases with 289 deaths on its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3,545 cases in Aurora ( Kane County portion ) , 2,014 in Elgin ( Kane County portion ) , 796 in Carpentersville , 387 in St. Charles , 358 in South Elgin , 231 in Geneva , 229 in North Aurora , 159 in Batavia , and 60 in Algonquin ( Kane County portion ) .
McHenry County • 2,487 cases and 106 deaths , according to the health department Monday .
• 7,687 cases and 335 deaths , as of Monday .
• Cases per town include 495 in Naperville ( Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Will County portion ) .

July 20 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code
This illustration shows COVID-19 as viewed through a microscope. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Interactive mapSuburbs' portion Since the outbreak began, there have been 81,688 cases in the suburbs as of Monday, 50.2% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. There have been 3,711 deaths in the suburbs, representing 50.8% of all deaths in Illinois.
Cook County• As of Monday, suburban Cook County had 41,902 cases and 2,049 deaths, according to the state. In Chicago: 57,150 cases and 2,728 fatalities.
• Top suburb counts from the county health department and medical examiner's office: 1,875 cases and 101 deaths in Des Plaines, 863 cases and 61 deaths in Wheeling, 805 cases and 19 deaths in Palatine, 719 cases and 23 deaths in Streamwood, 706 cases and 10 deaths in Mount Prospect, 668 cases and 19 deaths in Schaumburg, 667 cases and 48 deaths in Glenview, 644 cases and 34 deaths in Arlington Heights, 547 cases and 28 deaths in Hoffman Estates, 533 cases and 10 deaths in Hanover Park (Cook County portion), 391 cases and 12 deaths in Rolling Meadows, 390 cases and 39 deaths in Elk Grove Village, 385 cases and 41 deaths in Northbrook, 289 cases and 8 deaths in Prospect Heights, and 134 cases and 19 deaths in Buffalo Grove (Cook County portion).
DuPage County• The county reported 10,308 cases and 495 deaths as of Monday.
• Top counts: 880 cases and 9 deaths in Addison, 834 cases and 14 deaths in West Chicago, 717 cases and 11 deaths in Glendale Heights, 624 cases and 34 deaths in Naperville (DuPage County portion), 573 cases and 12 deaths in Bensenville, 581 cases and 29 deaths in Carol Stream, 479 cases and 24 deaths in Lombard, 454 cases and 38 deaths in Elmhurst, 395 cases and 11 deaths in Aurora (DuPage County portion), 333 cases and 22 deaths in Wheaton, 286 cases and 5 deaths in Villa Park, 270 cases and 2 deaths in Hanover Park (DuPage County portion), 228 cases and 3 deaths in Glen Ellyn.
Lake County • The county reported 10,896 cases and 433 deaths, according to IDPH as of Monday.
• Top counts: 2,860 to 2,864 in Waukegan, 640 to 644 in Round Lake Beach, 410 to 414 in Mundelein, 340 to 344 in Gurnee, 255 to 259 in Round Lake, 215 to 219 in Buffalo Grove (Lake County portion), 225 to 229 in Lake Zurich, 195 to 199 in Vernon Hills, 175 to 179 in Wauconda, 165 to 169 in Libertyville, 125 to 129 in Grayslake.
Kane County• The county confirmed 8,448 cases with 289 deaths on its website Monday.
• Top counts: 3,545 cases in Aurora (Kane County portion), 2,014 in Elgin (Kane County portion), 796 in Carpentersville, 387 in St. Charles, 358 in South Elgin, 231 in Geneva, 229 in North Aurora, 159 in Batavia, and 60 in Algonquin (Kane County portion).
McHenry County• 2,487 cases and 106 deaths, according to the health department Monday.
Will County
• 7,687 cases and 335 deaths, as of Monday.
• Cases per town include 495 in Naperville (Will County portion) and 93 in Aurora (Will County portion).


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Eclectic slate of third-party candidates for president file in Illinois

Third-party candidates filing for president Monday with the Illinois State Board of Elections included a Lake County native and a rap star .
Libertarian Jo Jorgensen , who grew up in Grayslake , is running for president along with vice presidential running mate Spike Cohen .
Also seeking election is rapper Kanye West , who has deep Chicago roots .
West 's staff filed at 4:56 p.m. , just before the deadline , and offered 412 pages of petitions .
He has no running mate .
`` Government 's too big , too noisy , too intrusive .
It hurts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jorgensen told the Daily Herald recently when describing why she wants to be president .
She lives in South Carolina .
Monday was the last day for new and independent parties to file paperwork to run in the Nov. 3 election .
State officials said computer problems delayed posting candidates on the website starting at 11 a.m. • The Party for Socialism and Liberation 's Gloria La Riva and Leonard Peltier , a Native American activist who is in prison for killing two FBI agents .
On Tuesday , individuals may file objections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runs through July 27 .

Eclectic slate of third-party candidates for president file in Illinois
Rapper Kanye West makes his first presidential campaign appearance on Sunday in North Charleston, S.C. Lauren Petracca Ipetracca/The Post And Courier
Third-party candidates filing for president Monday with the Illinois State Board of Elections included a Lake County native and a rap star.
Libertarian Jo Jorgensen, who grew up in Grayslake, is running for president along with vice presidential running mate Spike Cohen.
Also seeking election is rapper Kanye West, who has deep Chicago roots. West's staff filed at 4:56 p.m., just before the deadline, and offered 412 pages of petitions. He has no running mate.
"Government's too big, too noisy, too intrusive. It hurts those it tries to help," Jorgensen told the Daily Herald recently when describing why she wants to be president. She lives in South Carolina.
Monday was the last day for new and independent parties to file paperwork to run in the Nov. 3 election. State officials said computer problems delayed posting candidates on the website starting at 11 a.m.
Other third-party presidential and vice presidential candidates include:
• The Green Party's Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker.
• The Party for Socialism and Liberation's Gloria La Riva and Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist who is in prison for killing two FBI agents.
• The American Solidarity Party's Brian Carroll and Amar Patel.
On Tuesday, individuals may file objections to candidates petitions during a period that runs through July 27.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--St. Charles jazz, scarecrow fests to be downsized due to COVID-19

Two major St. Charles events will be downsized this year to adhere to coronavirus restrictions , as organizers turn their focus toward supporting and attracting visitors to local businesses .
The ninth annual Jazz Weekend in September and the long-standing Scarecrow Fest in October are expected to be adapted and scaled back to prevent the usual large crowds from gathering in the city 's downtown , said Jenna Sawicki , executive director of the St. Charles Business Alliance .
Instead , the festivities will be centered around offerings at individual restaurants , shops and other establishments , she said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event .
A weekend-long jazz concert wo n't be held this year in the First Street Plaza , which is currently occupied by public and private outdoor dining areas to assist nearby restaurants , Sawicki said .
But as they have in the past , businesses are encouraged to hire their own jazz bands from Sept. 10 to 13 and fill their establishments to the capacity allowed under social distancing guidelines .
`` It gives people a little bit of hope for some sort of normalcy , '' Sawicki said .
`` People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to ( experience ) the arts . ''
A list of musicians who have participated in previous Jazz Weekend festivities is being sent out to restaurants and bars throughout St. Charles , she said .
Some choose their own entertainment , including family , friends , local performers or young musicians from programs at Northern Illinois University or DePaul University .
`` It 's our mission to drive people to our businesses , '' Sawicki said .
`` We feel like we 're doing that safely with this event . ''
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city 's popular Scarecrow Fest , scheduled for Oct. 9 to 11 .
Rather than congregating in Lincoln Park , scarecrows made by families , businesses and organizations will be placed at businesses , outside the municipal building and along the riverwalk if needed , according to a preliminary plan developed by the business alliance .
A map will guide visitors on a `` scarecrow stroll '' to each artistic display , Sawicki said , while also highlighting festival specials offered at restaurants and shops , such as mini fall events , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wo n't be a carnival or a strict schedule of events , she said .
But organizers are brainstorming ideas for take-home crafts for kids , a livestreamed pumpkin carving , a drive-up concert , a scavenger hunt through town or a decorative area for photo opportunities -- activities that can be completed while maintaining social distancing , the plan says .
`` We really want to make it a focus on our businesses , '' Sawicki said .
`` It 's going to be very different , but we believe it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

St. Charles jazz, scarecrow fests to be downsized due to COVID-19
For the last eight years, dozens of performances have been held throughout St. Charles during the city's annual Jazz Weekend. This year's event will be scaled back, with musicians performing only in private establishments. Courtesy of the St. Charles Business Alliance
Two major St. Charles events will be downsized this year to adhere to coronavirus restrictions, as organizers turn their focus toward supporting and attracting visitors to local businesses.
The ninth annual Jazz Weekend in September and the long-standing Scarecrow Fest in October are expected to be adapted and scaled back to prevent the usual large crowds from gathering in the city's downtown, said Jenna Sawicki, executive director of the St. Charles Business Alliance. Instead, the festivities will be centered around offerings at individual restaurants, shops and other establishments, she said, while keeping with the theme of each event.
A weekend-long jazz concert won't be held this year in the First Street Plaza, which is currently occupied by public and private outdoor dining areas to assist nearby restaurants, Sawicki said. But as they have in the past, businesses are encouraged to hire their own jazz bands from Sept. 10 to 13 and fill their establishments to the capacity allowed under social distancing guidelines.
"It gives people a little bit of hope for some sort of normalcy," Sawicki said. "People still need to hear music and still need to (experience) the arts."
A list of musicians who have participated in previous Jazz Weekend festivities is being sent out to restaurants and bars throughout St. Charles, she said. Some choose their own entertainment, including family, friends, local performers or young musicians from programs at Northern Illinois University or DePaul University.
"It's our mission to drive people to our businesses," Sawicki said. "We feel like we're doing that safely with this event."
A similar mindset is driving the changes to the city's popular Scarecrow Fest, scheduled for Oct. 9 to 11.
Rather than congregating in Lincoln Park, scarecrows made by families, businesses and organizations will be placed at businesses, outside the municipal building and along the riverwalk if needed, according to a preliminary plan developed by the business alliance.
A map will guide visitors on a "scarecrow stroll" to each artistic display, Sawicki said, while also highlighting festival specials offered at restaurants and shops, such as mini fall events, seasonal sales or harvest-themed menus.
There won't be a carnival or a strict schedule of events, she said. But organizers are brainstorming ideas for take-home crafts for kids, a livestreamed pumpkin carving, a drive-up concert, a scavenger hunt through town or a decorative area for photo opportunities -- activities that can be completed while maintaining social distancing, the plan says.
"We really want to make it a focus on our businesses," Sawicki said. "It's going to be very different, but we believe it's important to keep the spirit alive."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike

NEW YORK -- Hundreds of workers rallied Monday outside the Trump International Hotel in Manhattan and the Massachusetts Statehouse to protest systemic racism and economic inequality -- an effort that organizers hoped would grow into a nationwide strike in which tens of thousands of people walked off the job .
Dubbed the `` Strike for Black Lives , '' the protest was organized by labor unions and social and racial justice organizations , which planned a range of actions in more than two dozen U.S. cities .
Where work stoppages are not possible for a full day , participants expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ observe moments of silence to honor Black lives lost to police violence , organizers said .
About 1,500 janitors in San Francisco walked off their jobs and planned to lead a march to City Hall later in the day , according to Fight for $ 15 , a labor group that supports raising the U.S. minimum wage to $ 15 an hour .
McDonald 's cooks and cashiers in Los Angeles and nursing home workers in St. Paul were also striking , the group said .
The strikers were to include delivery men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ride-share and airport workers .
In Manhattan , more than 150 union workers rallied outside Trump International Hotel to demand that the Senate and President Donald Trump adopt the HEROES Act , which provides protective equipment , essential pay and extended unemployment benefits to workers who have not had the option of working from home during the coronavirus pandemic .
It has already been passed by the House .
Rally participants held signs that read , `` Black Lives Matter , '' `` Racism is a public health crisis '' and `` Unions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 're here to demand from those in power , including the man whose name adorns the building , that it 's time to dismantle white supremacy and combat police brutality , '' said Kyle Bragg , president of 32BJ , a union representing more than 170,000 office janitors , security workers and doormen on the East Coast .
`` Until we have racial justice we can not have economic , climate or immigrant justice , '' Bragg said .
In Massachusetts , about 200 people , including health care workers , janitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidates for U.S. Senate in front of the Statehouse in Boston .
`` We 're just being overworked and underpaid , and it makes you sometimes lose your compassion , '' said Toyai Anderson , 44 , who planned to walk off her job as a nursing aide for two hours at Hartford Nursing and Rehab Center in Detroit .
`` It makes me second guess if I am sure this is my calling . ''
After 13 years on the job , Anderson makes $ 15.75 an hour .
Nationally , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to health care worker advocacy group PCI , and 1 in 4 nursing home workers is Black .
Hundreds of other workers were expected to walk off their jobs at six Detroit nursing homes , according to the Service Employees International Union .
The workers are demanding higher wages and more safety equipment to keep them from catching and spreading the virus , as well as better health care benefits and paid sick leave .
The strike continues an ongoing global reckoning on race and police brutality set off by the death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who died at the hands of Minneapolis police in late May .
At noon in each U.S. time zone on Monday , workers are expected to take a knee for about eight minutes -- the amount of time prosecutors say a white police officer held his knee on Floyd 's neck .
`` We are ... building a country where Black lives matter in every aspect of society -- including in the workplace , '' said Ash-Lee Henderson , an organizer with the Movement for Black Lives , a coalition of over 150 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matter movement .
`` The Strike for Black Lives is a moment of reckoning for corporations that have long ignored the concerns of their Black workforce and denied them better working conditions , living wages and health care , '' said Henderson , who is also co-executive director of the Tennessee-based Highlander Research and Education Center .
In Minneapolis , where Floyd was killed on May 25 , strikers will include nursing home and airport workers demanding a $ 15-per-hour minimum wage , organizers said .
In Missouri , participants will rally at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ferguson , a landmark in the protest movement sparked by the death of Michael Brown , a Black teenager who was killed by police in 2014 .
The Ferguson strikers will also march to a memorial site located on the spot where Brown was shot and killed .
Strikers are demanding sweeping action by corporations and government to confront systemic racism and economic inequality that limits mobility and career advancement for many Black and Hispanic workers , who make up a disproportionate number of those earning less than a living wage .
Specifically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and elected government officials to use executive and legislative power to guarantee people of all races can thrive .
That demand includes raising wages and allowing workers to unionize to negotiate better health care , sick leave and child care support .
Justice Favor , 38 , an organizer with the Laborers ' International Union Local 79 , which represents 10,000 predominantly Black and Hispanic construction workers in New York City , said he hopes that the strike motivates more white workers to acknowledge the existence of racism and discrimination in the workplace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Irish and Italians were a subjugated people , too , '' said Favor , who is Black .
`` How would you feel if you were n't able to fully assimilate into society ?
Once you have an open mind , you have to call out your co-workers who are doing wrong to others . ''
When the strike was announced on July 8 , partnering unions included the Service Employees International Union , the International Brotherhood of Teamsters , the American Federation of Teachers , United Farm Workers and Fight for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have since joined , along with social and racial justice groups .
Associated Press writers Bernard Condon in New York and Philip Marcelo in Boston contributed to this report .

Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike
Protesters gather Monday for a rally outside the Federal Reserve in the Financial District in Manhattan. Thousands across the country planned to walked off the job to protest systemic racism and economic inequality that has worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. Associated Press
NEW YORK -- Hundreds of workers rallied Monday outside the Trump International Hotel in Manhattan and the Massachusetts Statehouse to protest systemic racism and economic inequality -- an effort that organizers hoped would grow into a nationwide strike in which tens of thousands of people walked off the job.
Dubbed the "Strike for Black Lives," the protest was organized by labor unions and social and racial justice organizations, which planned a range of actions in more than two dozen U.S. cities. Where work stoppages are not possible for a full day, participants expected to picket during a lunch break or observe moments of silence to honor Black lives lost to police violence, organizers said.
About 1,500 janitors in San Francisco walked off their jobs and planned to lead a march to City Hall later in the day, according to Fight for $15, a labor group that supports raising the U.S. minimum wage to $15 an hour. McDonald's cooks and cashiers in Los Angeles and nursing home workers in St. Paul were also striking, the group said.
The strikers were to include delivery men and women, fast food employees, ride-share and airport workers.
In Manhattan, more than 150 union workers rallied outside Trump International Hotel to demand that the Senate and President Donald Trump adopt the HEROES Act, which provides protective equipment, essential pay and extended unemployment benefits to workers who have not had the option of working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. It has already been passed by the House.
Rally participants held signs that read, "Black Lives Matter," "Racism is a public health crisis" and "Unions for all."
"Today, we're here to demand from those in power, including the man whose name adorns the building, that it's time to dismantle white supremacy and combat police brutality," said Kyle Bragg, president of 32BJ, a union representing more than 170,000 office janitors, security workers and doormen on the East Coast.
"Until we have racial justice we cannot have economic, climate or immigrant justice," Bragg said.
In Massachusetts, about 200 people, including health care workers, janitors and other essential employees, joined Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in front of the Statehouse in Boston.
"We're just being overworked and underpaid, and it makes you sometimes lose your compassion," said Toyai Anderson, 44, who planned to walk off her job as a nursing aide for two hours at Hartford Nursing and Rehab Center in Detroit. "It makes me second guess if I am sure this is my calling."
After 13 years on the job, Anderson makes $15.75 an hour. Nationally, the typical nursing aide makes $13.38, according to health care worker advocacy group PCI, and 1 in 4 nursing home workers is Black.
Hundreds of other workers were expected to walk off their jobs at six Detroit nursing homes, according to the Service Employees International Union. The workers are demanding higher wages and more safety equipment to keep them from catching and spreading the virus, as well as better health care benefits and paid sick leave.
The strike continues an ongoing global reckoning on race and police brutality set off by the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died at the hands of Minneapolis police in late May. At noon in each U.S. time zone on Monday, workers are expected to take a knee for about eight minutes -- the amount of time prosecutors say a white police officer held his knee on Floyd's neck.
"We are ... building a country where Black lives matter in every aspect of society -- including in the workplace," said Ash-Lee Henderson, an organizer with the Movement for Black Lives, a coalition of over 150 organizations that make up the Black Lives Matter movement.
"The Strike for Black Lives is a moment of reckoning for corporations that have long ignored the concerns of their Black workforce and denied them better working conditions, living wages and health care," said Henderson, who is also co-executive director of the Tennessee-based Highlander Research and Education Center.
In Minneapolis, where Floyd was killed on May 25, strikers will include nursing home and airport workers demanding a $15-per-hour minimum wage, organizers said. In Missouri, participants will rally at McDonald's locations in St. Louis and Ferguson, a landmark in the protest movement sparked by the death of Michael Brown, a Black teenager who was killed by police in 2014. The Ferguson strikers will also march to a memorial site located on the spot where Brown was shot and killed.
Strikers are demanding sweeping action by corporations and government to confront systemic racism and economic inequality that limits mobility and career advancement for many Black and Hispanic workers, who make up a disproportionate number of those earning less than a living wage.
Specifically, they are calling on corporate leaders and elected government officials to use executive and legislative power to guarantee people of all races can thrive. That demand includes raising wages and allowing workers to unionize to negotiate better health care, sick leave and child care support.
Justice Favor, 38, an organizer with the Laborers' International Union Local 79, which represents 10,000 predominantly Black and Hispanic construction workers in New York City, said he hopes that the strike motivates more white workers to acknowledge the existence of racism and discrimination in the workplace.
"There was a time when the Irish and Italians were a subjugated people, too," said Favor, who is Black. "How would you feel if you weren't able to fully assimilate into society? Once you have an open mind, you have to call out your co-workers who are doing wrong to others."
When the strike was announced on July 8, partnering unions included the Service Employees International Union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the American Federation of Teachers, United Farm Workers and Fight for $15. Several more worker collectives have since joined, along with social and racial justice groups.
Associated Press writers Bernard Condon in New York and Philip Marcelo in Boston contributed to this report.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Driver killed, passenger seriously injured in North Aurora crash

A 49-year-old North Aurora woman was killed and her passenger was seriously injured Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash on the village 's east side , authorities said .
North Aurora police say the woman was driving a red Hyundai Elantra south on Mitchell Road about 8:30 a.m. when she attempted to turn left onto Bilter Road and struck a green GMC Sierra pickup truck heading north .
The driver of the Elantra was pronounced dead at the scene , according to a news release .
Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin .
Her passenger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was first taken to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva and then airlifted to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove with life-threatening injuries , police said .
The driver of the GMC , a 35-year-old Aurora man , was not injured .
No citations have been issued , and police do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors , according to the news release .
An investigation is ongoing .
Mitchell Road was closed for about 3½ hours after the crash , police said .
The Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assisted with the on-scene investigation .
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call North Aurora police at ( 630 ) 897-8705 .

Driver killed, passenger seriously injured in North Aurora crash
A 49-year-old North Aurora woman was killed and her passenger was seriously injured Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash on the village's east side, authorities said.
North Aurora police say the woman was driving a red Hyundai Elantra south on Mitchell Road about 8:30 a.m. when she attempted to turn left onto Bilter Road and struck a green GMC Sierra pickup truck heading north.
The driver of the Elantra was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Her passenger, a 67-year-old North Aurora man, was first taken to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva and then airlifted to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove with life-threatening injuries, police said.
The driver of the GMC, a 35-year-old Aurora man, was not injured.
No citations have been issued, and police do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors, according to the news release. An investigation is ongoing.
Mitchell Road was closed for about 3½ hours after the crash, police said. The Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team and the Aurora Police Department's traffic division assisted with the on-scene investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call North Aurora police at (630) 897-8705.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Elgin art studio owner: 18 days for COVID-19 test results

The co-owner of an art studio in Elgin said he had to wait 18 days to find out he tested positive for COVID-19 , a delay that is being attributed to a backlog in the midst of outbreaks in other parts of the country .
Tanner Melvin , who owns Side Street Studio Arts with his wife , Erin Rehberg , said the wait was frustrating .
`` The scary part is that we do n't know where we got it , '' he said .
`` We took precautions to the point that it 's such a pain in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe Rehberg also had the disease .
Both suffered from exhaustion , a scratchy throat , body aches , sweats and loss of smell and taste .
Melvin had chest congestion while Rehberg had eye irritation .
Neither had a temperature .
Melvin said he took a COVID-19 test June 30 at the CVS MinuteClinic in South Elgin and was told results would take three to five days .
The store told him Quest Diagnostics was the lab in charge of testing , he said .
After unsuccessful attempts to get in touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results could take up to 10 days -- and that was on the 11th day , he said .
Melvin said he finally got his results Saturday .
`` There is no oversight for them about the notification system .
They can just extend it as long as they want and allow people to become afraid , scared or worse , '' he said .
Quest Diagnostics issued a media statement late Monday saying demand for testing `` continues to outpace Quest 's capacity and is highest in the South , Southwest and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Quest is the first lab that got authorization two days ago from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a new `` pool testing '' technique , the company said .
That allows labs to group several tests together : if the test comes back negative , everyone is negative ; if it 's positive , each sample gets retested individually .
Quest Diagnostics said its average turnaround time now is more than two days -- up from slightly more than a day a week ago -- for `` Priority 1 '' patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients in acute care settings and symptomatic health care workers .
`` For all other patients , the average turnaround time is seven or more days .
While some patients may receive their test result in as quickly as two to three days , a small subset of patients may experience wait times of up to two weeks , '' the company said .
Charlie Rice-Minoso , Midwest spokesperson for CVS Health , its lab partners are experiencing backlogs because the increase in COVID-19 cases in certain areas of the country is causing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the board . ''
`` Currently , due to these factors , it may take six to 10 days for people to receive their results and , in some instances , our lab partners may take even longer to return results .
Our lab partners are working hard to address this issue . ''
Melvin posted on Facebook about his symptoms July 15 , before it was confirmed he had COVID-19 .
He said people are hesitant to talk about having symptoms or testing positive , and many business owners are reluctant to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it 's necessary to have an open conversation .
`` I do n't feel that people are talking about it enough , '' said Melvin , who said he 's feeling `` almost 100 % '' despite some lingering side effects like occasional dizziness .
The art studio has been closed to the public since March .
Melvin said he and his wife have socially distanced , worn masks in public as well as gloves at the studio , which has an ongoing art supply drive for Elgin-area youths .
They have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online to minimize risk , he said .
Melvin said he has n't had contact with staff members or volunteers in about a month .
He frequented a bar/restaurant once , in early June , and stayed outdoors , he said .
Waiting nearly three weeks for the test result is unacceptable , he said , particularly for people who might not have a support system or face pressure to go to work .
`` You can only protect yourself so far and after that , you roll the dice , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should do everything possible . ''

Elgin art studio owner: 18 days for COVID-19 test results
Tanner Melvin of Elgin, left, pictured with his wife Erin Rehberg, was informed he tested positive for COVID-19 after an 18-day wait. Photo courtesy tanner Melvin
The co-owner of an art studio in Elgin said he had to wait 18 days to find out he tested positive for COVID-19, a delay that is being attributed to a backlog in the midst of outbreaks in other parts of the country.
Tanner Melvin, who owns Side Street Studio Arts with his wife, Erin Rehberg, said the wait was frustrating.
"The scary part is that we don't know where we got it," he said. "We took precautions to the point that it's such a pain in the rear end."
The couple believe Rehberg also had the disease. Both suffered from exhaustion, a scratchy throat, body aches, sweats and loss of smell and taste. Melvin had chest congestion while Rehberg had eye irritation. Neither had a temperature.
Melvin said he took a COVID-19 test June 30 at the CVS MinuteClinic in South Elgin and was told results would take three to five days. The store told him Quest Diagnostics was the lab in charge of testing, he said. After unsuccessful attempts to get in touch with the lab, CVS eventually said results could take up to 10 days -- and that was on the 11th day, he said.
Melvin said he finally got his results Saturday. "There is no oversight for them about the notification system. They can just extend it as long as they want and allow people to become afraid, scared or worse," he said.
Quest Diagnostics issued a media statement late Monday saying demand for testing "continues to outpace Quest's capacity and is highest in the South, Southwest and West regions of the country." Quest is the first lab that got authorization two days ago from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a new "pool testing" technique, the company said. That allows labs to group several tests together: if the test comes back negative, everyone is negative; if it's positive, each sample gets retested individually.
Quest Diagnostics said its average turnaround time now is more than two days -- up from slightly more than a day a week ago -- for "Priority 1" patients, which includes hospital patients, preoperative patients in acute care settings and symptomatic health care workers. "For all other patients, the average turnaround time is seven or more days. While some patients may receive their test result in as quickly as two to three days, a small subset of patients may experience wait times of up to two weeks," the company said.
Charlie Rice-Minoso, Midwest spokesperson for CVS Health, its lab partners are experiencing backlogs because the increase in COVID-19 cases in certain areas of the country is causing "extremely high demand for tests across the board." "Currently, due to these factors, it may take six to 10 days for people to receive their results and, in some instances, our lab partners may take even longer to return results. Our lab partners are working hard to address this issue."
Melvin posted on Facebook about his symptoms July 15, before it was confirmed he had COVID-19. He said people are hesitant to talk about having symptoms or testing positive, and many business owners are reluctant to disclose exposure among staff or clients, but it's necessary to have an open conversation.
"I don't feel that people are talking about it enough," said Melvin, who said he's feeling "almost 100%" despite some lingering side effects like occasional dizziness.
The art studio has been closed to the public since March. Melvin said he and his wife have socially distanced, worn masks in public as well as gloves at the studio, which has an ongoing art supply drive for Elgin-area youths. They have been careful about sanitizing and ordering groceries online to minimize risk, he said.
Melvin said he hasn't had contact with staff members or volunteers in about a month. He frequented a bar/restaurant once, in early June, and stayed outdoors, he said.
Waiting nearly three weeks for the test result is unacceptable, he said, particularly for people who might not have a support system or face pressure to go to work.
"You can only protect yourself so far and after that, you roll the dice," he said. "But at least you should do everything possible."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Police: Elgin man attacked patient, nurse at St. Joseph Hospital

An Elgin man has been charged with attacking a patient at Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin and a nurse who tried to intervene .
Phokam Prisayana , 32 , of the 200 block of West State Street , is charged with felony aggravated battery of a nurse and two counts of misdemeanor battery in the July 15 case .
About 10:10 a.m. that day , Prisayana attacked a female patient for no apparent reason , according to the police report , which was obtained by the Daily Herald through a Freedom of Information request .
The nurse told police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and `` he stepped in to break up the 'beating ' and in doing so was hit in the chest at least twice and hurt his left hand while breaking up the scuffle .
He also lost his glasses , which Prisayana 'stomped ' on , '' read part of the report .
Another witness said the patient was walking by Prisayana 's room and he attacked her `` without provocation , '' the report said .
`` Prisayana often swears at people as they walk by his room and tries to provoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Prisayana was charged in October 2015 with the arson of a home on the 35W600 block of Tollgate Road in Dundee Township .
No one was injured in the fire , which caused $ 300,000 in damage .
Witnesses saw Prisayana holding a gas can outside the home shortly before the blaze started , according to a sheriff 's report .
Prisayana also was armed with a meat cleaver , screamed at a woman , and made a throat-slashing gesture toward her , authorities said .
Neighbors detained him until police arrived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ custody , part of which time he was sent to the state 's Department of Human Services after he was declared unfit to stand trial .
After being restored to fitness , he pleaded guilty to one count of felony arson and was sentenced to probation in early 2017 .
In the most recent case , Prisayana faces a sentence ranging from probation to up to five years in prison if convicted .
According to the police report , authorities placed a hold on Prisayana so he would be arrested once he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court date has not been set , and the police report did not specify why he was hospitalized .

Police: Elgin man attacked patient, nurse at St. Joseph Hospital
An Elgin man has been charged with attacking a patient at Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin and a nurse who tried to intervene.
Phokam Prisayana, 32, of the 200 block of West State Street, is charged with felony aggravated battery of a nurse and two counts of misdemeanor battery in the July 15 case.
About 10:10 a.m. that day, Prisayana attacked a female patient for no apparent reason, according to the police report, which was obtained by the Daily Herald through a Freedom of Information request.
The nurse told police he saw Prisayana kicking a female patient and "he stepped in to break up the 'beating' and in doing so was hit in the chest at least twice and hurt his left hand while breaking up the scuffle. He also lost his glasses, which Prisayana 'stomped' on," read part of the report.
Another witness said the patient was walking by Prisayana's room and he attacked her "without provocation," the report said.
"Prisayana often swears at people as they walk by his room and tries to provoke other patients," the report said.
Prisayana was charged in October 2015 with the arson of a home on the 35W600 block of Tollgate Road in Dundee Township.
No one was injured in the fire, which caused $300,000 in damage. Witnesses saw Prisayana holding a gas can outside the home shortly before the blaze started, according to a sheriff's report.
Prisayana also was armed with a meat cleaver, screamed at a woman, and made a throat-slashing gesture toward her, authorities said. Neighbors detained him until police arrived.
He served about 16 months in custody, part of which time he was sent to the state's Department of Human Services after he was declared unfit to stand trial.
After being restored to fitness, he pleaded guilty to one count of felony arson and was sentenced to probation in early 2017.
In the most recent case, Prisayana faces a sentence ranging from probation to up to five years in prison if convicted.
According to the police report, authorities placed a hold on Prisayana so he would be arrested once he was discharged from the hospital.
His next court date has not been set, and the police report did not specify why he was hospitalized.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-20--Death under investigation in Northbrook

Death under investigation in Northbrook

Northbrook authorities are investigating a death that occurred about 12:30 a.m. Monday on the 1200 block of Meadow Road .
@ @ @ @ @ from the village , police and firefighters were unable to rescusciate a man who had @ @ @ @ @ no signs of violence , the news release said .
On Monday night , the @ @ @ @ @ office identified the man as 37-year-old Northbrook resident Anatoly Spivak .

Death under investigation in Northbrook
Northbrook authorities are investigating a death that occurred about 12:30 a.m. Monday on the 1200 block of Meadow Road.
According to a news release from the village, police and firefighters were unable to rescusciate a man who had stopped breathing. There were no signs of violence, the news release said.
On Monday night, the Cook County medical examiner's office identified the man as 37-year-old Northbrook resident Anatoly Spivak.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-21--Arlington Heights overturns ban on recreational marijuana sales

Arlington Heights trustees on Monday formally overturned their ban on the sale of recreational marijuana , allowing discussions to proceed with a medical cannabis dispensary that would be permitted as the sole provider in town .
The 7-1 vote directs village staff to work with Verilife , at 1816 S. Arlington Heights Road , on terms of a pilot program that would allow the dispensary to begin selling pot for recreational use .
The pilot would last for a still-to-be-determined amount of time .
The decision comes after months of lobbying from Verilife officials , who asked the village board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recreational pot sales last November .
During a virtual board meeting Monday night , trustees did n't offer any additional comments following their extensive discussion a week prior at a committee meeting .
Then , many who were on the fence or outright opposed to allowing recreational marijuana sales last year said state revenue numbers since the Jan. 1 legalization were too much to pass up .
Allowing pot sales could generate $ 400,000 to $ 500,000 for municipal coffers each year , according to village projections .
Mayor Tom Hayes , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , also did n't restate his opposition to recreational marijuana sales , referring back to his comments from a week ago and last November .
Hayes has argued it would diminish Arlington Heights ' reputation as a family-oriented community .
Village Manager Randy Recklaus said over the last week his staff has corresponded with officials at Verilife on a few topics , and plans to set up a formal meeting with them to discuss the pilot program .
As part of the process , Recklaus said village staff is developing a list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before recreational sales can begin .
After those talks , the village board would still have to approve an ordinance to allow the sales at Verilife .
A discussion and vote is expected in late August or early September .
The medical dispensary , which moved to Arlington Heights from Schaumburg in 2018 , already has state permission for recreational sales .

Arlington Heights overturns ban on recreational marijuana sales
Arlington Heights trustees on Monday formally overturned their ban on the sale of recreational marijuana, allowing discussions to proceed with a medical cannabis dispensary that would be permitted as the sole provider in town.
The 7-1 vote directs village staff to work with Verilife, at 1816 S. Arlington Heights Road, on terms of a pilot program that would allow the dispensary to begin selling pot for recreational use. The pilot would last for a still-to-be-determined amount of time.
The decision comes after months of lobbying from Verilife officials, who asked the village board to overturn its 5-3 vote to ban recreational pot sales last November.
During a virtual board meeting Monday night, trustees didn't offer any additional comments following their extensive discussion a week prior at a committee meeting. Then, many who were on the fence or outright opposed to allowing recreational marijuana sales last year said state revenue numbers since the Jan. 1 legalization were too much to pass up.
Allowing pot sales could generate $400,000 to $500,000 for municipal coffers each year, according to village projections.
Mayor Tom Hayes, who cast the lone "no" vote Monday, also didn't restate his opposition to recreational marijuana sales, referring back to his comments from a week ago and last November. Hayes has argued it would diminish Arlington Heights' reputation as a family-oriented community.
Village Manager Randy Recklaus said over the last week his staff has corresponded with officials at Verilife on a few topics, and plans to set up a formal meeting with them to discuss the pilot program. As part of the process, Recklaus said village staff is developing a list of issues and questions to be addressed before recreational sales can begin.
After those talks, the village board would still have to approve an ordinance to allow the sales at Verilife. A discussion and vote is expected in late August or early September.
The medical dispensary, which moved to Arlington Heights from Schaumburg in 2018, already has state permission for recreational sales.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-21--Additional signs will acompany Hoffman Estates arena's new name

Hoffman Estates village board members voted 6-1 Monday to approve a plan allowing the transition of the 14-year-old Sears Centre Arena into the NOW Arena this fall to be accompanied by a major increase in the number and size of its signs , including for additional sponsors .
The plan 's addition of 11 new sign areas on the walls , windows and roof of the arena led to a discussion before the vote on how much was too much .
Trustee Gary Stanton said his vote against the plan was largely based on his feeling that a new sponsorship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ create too busy a presentation .
While the board 's approval enables the full amount of sign space requested to be used , officials said the content of those sponsorship signs on the village-owned arena would be reviewed and permitted administratively .
`` Our goal is not to turn the building into more or less a NASCAR vehicle , '' said Mike Czopek , director of partnerships for the arena .
`` We want to do this with the right taste to make this building a premium-looking building . ''
Trustee Gary Pilafas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the building for future signs he said he would never have thought of himself .
But while he agreed that the arena should n't be made ugly , Pilafas argued it should be allowed to maximize its revenue potential with sponsors .
The village board last month approved a 15-year , $ 11.25 million naming-rights agreement with Bloomingdale-based NOW Health Group Inc. to re-christen the Sears Centre Arena with its own brand name on Sept. 1 .
Trustees expressed little concern with the planned signs that would contain the arena 's new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the hope is to complete the transition of the building 's name and appearance as soon after Sept. 1 as possible .
NOW Health Group Inc. , which will be financially responsible for the transition in addition to the money it 's paying for the naming rights , is eager to order the signs , which are expected to take eight to 10 weeks to prepare , Norris said .
The only illuminated signs on the property would be the two current ones -- on the southeast wall of the arena and @ @ @ @

Additional signs will accompany Hoffman Estates arena's new name
The roof may be among the places new signs will be located when the 14-year-old Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates transitions to the NOW Arena this fall. Rendering courtesy of Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates village board members voted 6-1 Monday to approve a plan allowing the transition of the 14-year-old Sears Centre Arena into the NOW Arena this fall to be accompanied by a major increase in the number and size of its signs, including for additional sponsors.
The plan's addition of 11 new sign areas on the walls, windows and roof of the arena led to a discussion before the vote on how much was too much.
Trustee Gary Stanton said his vote against the plan was largely based on his feeling that a new sponsorship sign area in the front window could create too busy a presentation.
While the board's approval enables the full amount of sign space requested to be used, officials said the content of those sponsorship signs on the village-owned arena would be reviewed and permitted administratively.
"Our goal is not to turn the building into more or less a NASCAR vehicle," said Mike Czopek, director of partnerships for the arena. "We want to do this with the right taste to make this building a premium-looking building."
Trustee Gary Pilafas commended the arena staff for finding places on the building for future signs he said he would never have thought of himself.
But while he agreed that the arena shouldn't be made ugly, Pilafas argued it should be allowed to maximize its revenue potential with sponsors.
The village board last month approved a 15-year, $11.25 million naming-rights agreement with Bloomingdale-based NOW Health Group Inc. to re-christen the Sears Centre Arena with its own brand name on Sept. 1.
Trustees expressed little concern with the planned signs that would contain the arena's new name alone.
Village Manager Jim Norris said the hope is to complete the transition of the building's name and appearance as soon after Sept. 1 as possible.
NOW Health Group Inc., which will be financially responsible for the transition in addition to the money it's paying for the naming rights, is eager to order the signs, which are expected to take eight to 10 weeks to prepare, Norris said.
The only illuminated signs on the property would be the two current ones -- on the southeast wall of the arena and the tollway marquee.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-21--Stevenson High bucks trend, will continue remote learning through fall

With the COVID-19 crisis showing no signs of ending , Stevenson High School students will be taught remotely when the new term begins next month , officials revealed Monday .
At-home learning will continue until it 's safe to bring students , teachers and other staffers back to the Lincolnshire campus , spokesman Jim Conrey said .
That likely wo n't happen until at least the start of second semester in early January , Conrey said .
The unappealing thought of mandatory , 14-day quarantines for students or employees who contract the coronavirus -- as well as for people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a significant factor in the decision , Superintendent Eric Twadell said during Monday night 's school board meeting , which was held remotely because of the pandemic .
Such actions would be greatly disruptive and could result in the quarantining of dozens of people for each confirmed case , Twadell said .
And infections surely would happen , Twadell said .
In fact , the virus already spread among some students participating in a summer sports camp at Stevenson , he disclosed .
That outbreak was n't as large as a recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lake Zurich High , Twadell said .
He did n't elaborate .
Additionally , 70 % of Stevenson teachers who completed a recent survey said they were uncomfortable returning to campus because of the virus , Twadell said .
He questioned how the quality of education would be affected if teachers are afraid to be in school .
As recently as last week , Stevenson administrators had been preparing to let families choose whether their students should attend in-person classes a few days a week or have all at-home lessons .
Protective plastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desks in preparation for classroom activity , and decals reminding people to stay at least six feet apart have been added to floors and carpets , too .
But they wo n't be needed , at least for now .
`` We know how much parents ( and staffers ) want us to open school as normal , '' Twadell said .
`` But that 's not going to happen any time soon . ''
Classes had been scheduled to start Aug 13 .
That launch now is delayed until Aug. 17 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will occur five days a week in every class .
Homework , testing and grading will mirror expectations of traditional classroom instruction .
Academic assistance and other services will be offered through video conferencing .
Small groups of students will be allowed on campus for special-education programs , sports , clubs and some services .
Otherwise , the buildings will remain off limits .
By sticking with remote learning , Stevenson is bucking the trend developing at many other school across the suburbs .
Administrators at Carmel Catholic High in Mundelein , Libertyville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ High are among those who have either decided to have a mix of in-person and remote schooling or are leaning toward such a plan .
Stevenson officials will host a webinar for the public about their plan at 7 p.m. Tuesday .
It can be viewed at zoom.us/j/99026014518 .

Stevenson High bucks trend, will continue remote learning through fall
Remote learning will resume when the 2020-21 school year begins at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. Daily Herald File Photo, 2018
Decals have been applied to the floors and carpets at Stevenson High School to remind students and staffers to stay at least 6 feet apart from each other. Even so, remote learning will resume when the 2020-21 school year begins. Courtesy of Stevenson High School
Plastic shields like this one will separate students from teachers at Stevenson High School when in-person classes eventually resume. When the new school year begins, however, classes will be held remotely. Courtesy of Stevenson High School
With the COVID-19 crisis showing no signs of ending, Stevenson High School students will be taught remotely when the new term begins next month, officials revealed Monday.
At-home learning will continue until it's safe to bring students, teachers and other staffers back to the Lincolnshire campus, spokesman Jim Conrey said. That likely won't happen until at least the start of second semester in early January, Conrey said.
The unappealing thought of mandatory, 14-day quarantines for students or employees who contract the coronavirus -- as well as for people who come in prolonged contact with them -- was a significant factor in the decision, Superintendent Eric Twadell said during Monday night's school board meeting, which was held remotely because of the pandemic.
Such actions would be greatly disruptive and could result in the quarantining of dozens of people for each confirmed case, Twadell said.
And infections surely would happen, Twadell said. In fact, the virus already spread among some students participating in a summer sports camp at Stevenson, he disclosed.
That outbreak wasn't as large as a recent rash of cases tied to camps at Lake Zurich High, Twadell said. He didn't elaborate.
Additionally, 70% of Stevenson teachers who completed a recent survey said they were uncomfortable returning to campus because of the virus, Twadell said. He questioned how the quality of education would be affected if teachers are afraid to be in school.
As recently as last week, Stevenson administrators had been preparing to let families choose whether their students should attend in-person classes a few days a week or have all at-home lessons. Protective plastic shields have been added to teachers' desks in preparation for classroom activity, and decals reminding people to stay at least six feet apart have been added to floors and carpets, too.
But they won't be needed, at least for now.
"We know how much parents (and staffers) want us to open school as normal," Twadell said. "But that's not going to happen any time soon."
Classes had been scheduled to start Aug 13. That launch now is delayed until Aug. 17.
Under the new plan, live instruction will occur five days a week in every class. Homework, testing and grading will mirror expectations of traditional classroom instruction.
Academic assistance and other services will be offered through video conferencing.
Small groups of students will be allowed on campus for special-education programs, sports, clubs and some services. Otherwise, the buildings will remain off limits.
By sticking with remote learning, Stevenson is bucking the trend developing at many other school across the suburbs. Administrators at Carmel Catholic High in Mundelein, Libertyville High, Vernon Hills High and Mundelein High are among those who have either decided to have a mix of in-person and remote schooling or are leaning toward such a plan.
Stevenson officials will host a webinar for the public about their plan at 7 p.m. Tuesday. It can be viewed at zoom.us/j/99026014518.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-21--Buffalo Grove trustees give Lake-Cook TIF district a thumbs-up

Buffalo Grove trustees voted Monday in favor of a new tax increment financing district they hope will boost economic development efforts in the Lake-Cook Road corridor .
They also agreed to a resolution allowing Kensington Development , which plans a $ 100 million redevelopment of the Town Center shopping plaza along the corridor , to receive reimbursement for eligible expenses .
Those include public infrastructure , land assembly and financing costs .
The TIF district will help set in motion the village 's 2018 Lake-Cook Corridor Market Study and Plan .
Town Center , at McHenry and Lake-Cook roads , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the corridor are key elements of the plan .
The redevelopment project area incorporates most of the land in the Lake-Cook corridor .
It consists of 330 acres roughly bounded by Arlington Heights Road to the west , McHenry Road to the east , Old Checker Road to the north and Lake-Cook Road to the south .
It includes approximately 109 tax parcels and 38 buildings .
Village consultant SB Friedman Development Advisors said the area qualifies as a blighted area based on factors such as a lack of growth in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the TIF district 's estimated limit of development costs will be $ 96 million over the next 23 years .
Trustee Joanne Johnson voted in favor of the TIF district , saying the struggles of the Town Center have long been an issue .
`` We can continue to do what the village has been doing for the last three decades if our residents want a warehouse store in a strip mall on a corridor with a 15 % vacancy rate , or we can try to stimulate change , based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ write , '' she said .
Trustee Lester Ottenheimer III said , `` We want to make Buffalo Grove the best it can be , and this is one of the ways we can start doing it . ''
Last week , it was announced that Kensington had entered into a contract to purchase and redevelop the 20-acre Town Center property with retail , restaurants and multifamily housing .
Kensington 's concept calls for several restaurants and retail buildings along the Route 83 frontage , a 30,000 to 50,000-square-foot retail structure along Lake-Cook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ primarily residential building with a parking deck and commercial and office uses on the first floor , and a large green space and gathering area along Route 83 .
The existing Boston Market , Burger King and Bowlero are not part of the redevelopment plan .
Public comment on the TIF district ran the gamut .
Resident Craig Horwitz said the plan is out of date , given the change in market factors during COVID-19 pandemic , and he disputed the data showing a decline in value .
He said the parcels have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assessed valuation since 2013 , not the 3.9 decline shown by Friedman .
Resident Leon Gopon , however , spoke in support , saying , `` We want the Town Center to become something like it was supposed to be .
We at least have an opportunity to do that now . ''

Buffalo Grove trustees give Lake-Cook TIF district a thumbs-up
Kensington Development plans a $100 million redevelopment of the Town Center shopping plaza in Buffalo Grove. Courtesy of village of Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove trustees voted Monday in favor of a new tax increment financing district they hope will boost economic development efforts in the Lake-Cook Road corridor.
They also agreed to a resolution allowing Kensington Development, which plans a $100 million redevelopment of the Town Center shopping plaza along the corridor, to receive reimbursement for eligible expenses. Those include public infrastructure, land assembly and financing costs.
The TIF district will help set in motion the village's 2018 Lake-Cook Corridor Market Study and Plan. Town Center, at McHenry and Lake-Cook roads, and the Chase Plaza at the western end of the corridor are key elements of the plan.
The redevelopment project area incorporates most of the land in the Lake-Cook corridor. It consists of 330 acres roughly bounded by Arlington Heights Road to the west, McHenry Road to the east, Old Checker Road to the north and Lake-Cook Road to the south. It includes approximately 109 tax parcels and 38 buildings.
Village consultant SB Friedman Development Advisors said the area qualifies as a blighted area based on factors such as a lack of growth in property values and excessive vacancies.
Friedman said the TIF district's estimated limit of development costs will be $96 million over the next 23 years.
Trustee Joanne Johnson voted in favor of the TIF district, saying the struggles of the Town Center have long been an issue.
"We can continue to do what the village has been doing for the last three decades if our residents want a warehouse store in a strip mall on a corridor with a 15% vacancy rate, or we can try to stimulate change, based on a development plan that our residents helped write," she said.
Trustee Lester Ottenheimer III said, "We want to make Buffalo Grove the best it can be, and this is one of the ways we can start doing it."
Last week, it was announced that Kensington had entered into a contract to purchase and redevelop the 20-acre Town Center property with retail, restaurants and multifamily housing.
Kensington's concept calls for several restaurants and retail buildings along the Route 83 frontage, a 30,000 to 50,000-square-foot retail structure along Lake-Cook Road, a 4- to 5-story, primarily residential building with a parking deck and commercial and office uses on the first floor, and a large green space and gathering area along Route 83.
The existing Boston Market, Burger King and Bowlero are not part of the redevelopment plan.
Public comment on the TIF district ran the gamut.
Resident Craig Horwitz said the plan is out of date, given the change in market factors during COVID-19 pandemic, and he disputed the data showing a decline in value. He said the parcels have experienced a 6 percent increase in equalized assessed valuation since 2013, not the 3.9 decline shown by Friedman.
Resident Leon Gopon, however, spoke in support, saying, "We want the Town Center to become something like it was supposed to be. We at least have an opportunity to do that now."


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

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

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


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-21--Elgin art studio owner: 18 days for COVID-19 test results


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-21--Bulgaria's govt survives no-confidence vote amid protests

SOFIA , Bulgaria -- Bulgaria 's center-right government on Tuesday survived the fifth no-confidence vote called by the Socialist opposition @ @ @ @ @ curb widespread graft .
The 240-member parliament rejected the motion by 124-102 , with 11 @ @ @ @ @ absent .
The more serious challenge for Prime Minister Boyko Borissov 's government are the @ @ @ @ @ tens of thousands of Bulgarians insist that the government resign , accusing it of corruption @ @ @ @ @ on criminal groups .
The protesters , mainly young and well-educated , gathered Tuesday in @ @ @ @ @ dissatisfaction with what they call a corrupt model of governance in which influential media moguls @ @ @ @ @ return for state-sponsored favors .
Cabinet members rejected calls for their resignation , saying it @ @ @ @ @ times of crisis while noting that according to the latest opinion polls , Borissov 's @ @ @ @ @ Development of Bulgaria , would still get the most votes .
Borissov has been in @ @ @ @ @ third term is set to end in March 2021 .

Bulgaria's govt survives no-confidence vote amid protests
SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Bulgaria's center-right government on Tuesday survived the fifth no-confidence vote called by the Socialist opposition over its alleged failure to curb widespread graft.
The 240-member parliament rejected the motion by 124-102, with 11 abstentions and three 3 lawmakers absent.
The more serious challenge for Prime Minister Boyko Borissov's government are the two-week-old street protests in which tens of thousands of Bulgarians insist that the government resign, accusing it of corruption, authoritarian rule and dependence on criminal groups.
The protesters, mainly young and well-educated, gathered Tuesday in front of parliament, voiced dissatisfaction with what they call a corrupt model of governance in which influential media moguls and oligarchs support Borissov in return for state-sponsored favors.
Cabinet members rejected calls for their resignation, saying it would cause political chaos in times of crisis while noting that according to the latest opinion polls, Borissov's party, Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria, would still get the most votes.
Borissov has been in power since 2009 and his third term is set to end in March 2021.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-21--Illinois reports 23 more deaths, 955 new COVID-19 cases

Cases of COVID-19 rose by 955 and deaths from the respiratory disease increased by 23 , the Illinois Department of Public Health reported Tuesday .
That brings the statewide total to 163,703 cases and number of Illinoisans perishing since the pandemic began to 7,324 .
Meanwhile , the state positivity rate from COVID-19 tests stands at 3.1 % based on a seven-day average .
The daily positivity rate is 3.2 % .
At a news event in downstate Collinsville , Gov .
J.B. Pritzker noted the Metro East region near St. Louis is recording a 7 % positivity rate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ level , which triggers remedies in a specific region such as halting indoor dining at restaurants or reducing the number of people who can gather together .
`` The pandemic is very much here and remains a very serious threat , '' Pritzker said .
`` We are imploring people to wear their masks .
To a large degree , this is about personal responsibility .
No one can follow you all day long and say , 'wear a mask . '
'' On July 15 , the state revised its COVID-19 policies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If the virus surges in a location , authorities can order actions to reduce its spread - ranging from cutting capacity at shops up to shutting down all non-essential retail , for example .
The suburbs ' positivity test rates were as follows as of Friday : Cook County at 4.3 % , DuPage County at 3.8 % , Kane County at 4.2 % , Kendall County at 4.4 % , Lake County at 3.4 % , McHenry County at 5.2 % , and Will County at 4.3 % .
Pritzker noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and transmit this to somebody who may have an underlying condition that will make this much worse .
`` We 'll step in if we need to .
I 'm hoping we do n't have to but I 'm reminding people we are dangerously close to that threshold ( in Metro East ) . ''
Experts said one reason for the spike is that region 's proximity to Missouri , which does n't have a statewide mask mandate and has an average positivity rate of 7.5 % , according to Johns Hopkins University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ East informed health workers they had socialized on a party bus or visited large events at a winery .
`` This is no joke , '' Pritzker said .
`` This is no hoax .
People are getting sick and dying.
`` Along with the positivity rate , hospitalization is another metric authorities are watching .
On Monday , 1,466 patients with COVID-19 were in Illinois hospitals , which is higher than the seven-day average of 1,416 .
But that recent average is lower than the July 7 to 13 tally of 1,426 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate is 95 % compared to 94 % last week .
The IDPH also reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 among staff members at the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles and three new cases among teenage residents .
All employees and residents have been tested and upgraded infection control measures are under way .
One concern for health experts is the virus being spread by young adults congregating at crowded spots , such as bars or parties , without masks .
The number of Illinoisans aged 20 to 29 with COVID-19 stands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an uptick from last week .
Twenty-somethings continue to lead the case count statewide compared to other age categories .

Illinois reports 23 more deaths, 955 new COVID-19 cases
Cases of COVID-19 rose by 955 and deaths from the respiratory disease increased by 23 Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported.
Cases of COVID-19 rose by 955 and deaths from the respiratory disease increased by 23, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported Tuesday.
That brings the statewide total to 163,703 cases and number of Illinoisans perishing since the pandemic began to 7,324.
Meanwhile, the state positivity rate from COVID-19 tests stands at 3.1% based on a seven-day average. The daily positivity rate is 3.2%.
At a news event in downstate Collinsville, Gov. J.B. Pritzker noted the Metro East region near St. Louis is recording a 7% positivity rate. That's close to the 8% level, which triggers remedies in a specific region such as halting indoor dining at restaurants or reducing the number of people who can gather together.
"The pandemic is very much here and remains a very serious threat," Pritzker said. "We are imploring people to wear their masks. To a large degree, this is about personal responsibility. No one can follow you all day long and say, 'wear a mask.'"
On July 15, the state revised its COVID-19 policies by dividing the state into 11 regions. If the virus surges in a location, authorities can order actions to reduce its spread - ranging from cutting capacity at shops up to shutting down all non-essential retail, for example.
The suburbs' positivity test rates were as follows as of Friday: Cook County at 4.3%, DuPage County at 3.8%, Kane County at 4.2%, Kendall County at 4.4%, Lake County at 3.4%, McHenry County at 5.2%, and Will County at 4.3%.
Pritzker noted, "you can be completely asymptomatic and transmit this to somebody who may have an underlying condition that will make this much worse.
"We'll step in if we need to. I'm hoping we don't have to but I'm reminding people we are dangerously close to that threshold (in Metro East) ."
Experts said one reason for the spike is that region's proximity to Missouri, which doesn't have a statewide mask mandate and has an average positivity rate of 7.5%, according to Johns Hopkins University & Medicine.
Some patients from Metro East informed health workers they had socialized on a party bus or visited large events at a winery.
"This is no joke," Pritzker said. "This is no hoax. People are getting sick and dying. "
Along with the positivity rate, hospitalization is another metric authorities are watching. On Monday, 1,466 patients with COVID-19 were in Illinois hospitals, which is higher than the seven-day average of 1,416. But that recent average is lower than the July 7 to 13 tally of 1,426.
And, the state's recovery rate is 95% compared to 94% last week.
The IDPH also reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 among staff members at the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles and three new cases among teenage residents. All employees and residents have been tested and upgraded infection control measures are under way.
One concern for health experts is the virus being spread by young adults congregating at crowded spots, such as bars or parties, without masks. The number of Illinoisans aged 20 to 29 with COVID-19 stands at 17.7% as of Tuesday, an uptick from last week. Twenty-somethings continue to lead the case count statewide compared to other age categories.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-21--Notre Dame student from Gurnee suing school after suffering 'catastrophic' injury in fall

A University of Notre Dame student from Gurnee who suffered a catastrophic brain injury after falling about 30 feet in a dormitory stairwell last year is suing the school , alleging the dorm 's `` quasi-fraternity atmosphere '' that encourages underage drinking is to blame for the fall .
The suit , filed Tuesday in St. Joseph County , Indiana court by Sean Tennant and his parents , seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages from Notre Dame for injuries that left him unable to walk , communicate or feed himself .
Paul Browne , vice president for public affairs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the university has yet to be served with the complaint and reserves comment .
According the to lawsuit , Sean Tennant was a freshman at Notre Dame on Jan. 27 , 2019 , when he attended a party at the Sorin Hall dormitory .
Alcohol was served at the party , including to underage students like Tennant , the suit states .
During the party , Tennant fell about 30 feet over a second-floor stairwell balcony to a concrete basement floor , suffering a severe traumatic brain injury , depressed skull fracture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states .
He has spent more than a year since in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities , according to the Meyers & Flowers law firm representing the family .
The injuries have left Sean Tennant with a decreased ability to perform tasks of daily living , such as bathing , dressing and eating , decreased cognitive functions , and a decreased ability to socialize with family and friends , the suit states .
He will need a lifetime of care , according to the family 's representatives .
The suit says a `` carnival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sorin Hall , as well as the 131-year-old dorm 's outdated infrastructure , are to blame for the injuries .
The dorm houses upper- and underclassmen , and drinking alcohol is part of the community life there , the plaintiffs allege .
`` Under guise of community and tradition , ( Notre Dame ) has promoted this quasi-fraternity atmosphere , while at the same time neglecting the Sorin Hall infrastructure , which is badly out of date and in need of repair and updating , and inevitably unsafe , '' the lawsuit alleges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residence hall was not present Jan. 27 , 2019 , despite knowing a party was going to occur , the suit states .
`` Defendant knew or should have known that drinking , particularly underage drinking , without proper supervision and without adequate safeguards in place regarding the interior infrastructure of Sorin Hall , created a dangerous situation and environment where serious injury or death was probable or likely , '' according to the lawsuit .

Notre Dame student from Gurnee suing school after suffering 'catastrophic' injury in fall
Gurnee resident Sean Tennant fell about 30 feet during a party at a Notre Dame dorm in January 2019. Courtesy of Meyers & Flowers
A University of Notre Dame student from Gurnee who suffered a catastrophic brain injury after falling about 30 feet in a dormitory stairwell last year is suing the school, alleging the dorm's "quasi-fraternity atmosphere" that encourages underage drinking is to blame for the fall.
The suit, filed Tuesday in St. Joseph County, Indiana, court by Sean Tennant and his parents, seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages from Notre Dame for injuries that left him unable to walk, communicate or feed himself.
Paul Browne, vice president for public affairs and communications at Notre Dame, said Tuesday that the university has yet to be served with the complaint and reserves comment.
According the to lawsuit, Sean Tennant was a freshman at Notre Dame on Jan. 27, 2019, when he attended a party at the Sorin Hall dormitory. Alcohol was served at the party, including to underage students like Tennant, the suit states.
During the party, Tennant fell about 30 feet over a second-floor stairwell balcony to a concrete basement floor, suffering a severe traumatic brain injury, depressed skull fracture and a brain hemorrhage, the suit states. He has spent more than a year since in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, according to the Meyers & Flowers law firm representing the family.
The injuries have left Sean Tennant with a decreased ability to perform tasks of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and eating, decreased cognitive functions, and a decreased ability to socialize with family and friends, the suit states. He will need a lifetime of care, according to the family's representatives.
The suit says a "carnival funhouse" atmosphere Notre Dame promotes at Sorin Hall and the 131-year-old dorm's outdated infrastructure are to blame for the injuries. The dorm houses upper- and underclassmen, and drinking alcohol is part of the community life there, the plaintiffs allege.
"Under guise of community and tradition, (Notre Dame) has promoted this quasi-fraternity atmosphere, while at the same time neglecting the Sorin Hall infrastructure, which is badly out of date and in need of repair and updating, and inevitably unsafe," the lawsuit alleges.
A rector assigned to monitor the residence hall was not present Jan. 27, 2019, despite knowing a party was going to occur, the suit states.
"Defendant knew or should have known that drinking, particularly underage drinking, without proper supervision and without adequate safeguards in place regarding the interior infrastructure of Sorin Hall, created a dangerous situation and environment where serious injury or death was probable or likely," according to the lawsuit.
Tennant's attorneys requested a jury trial for the case.