dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Protesters support, condemn Rittenhouse in dueling protests

People on both sides of the gun debate on Saturday either praised or condemned the actions of an Antioch teen charged with two fatal shootings in Kenosha , Wisconsin .
Rallies were held outside the Vernon Hills juvenile detention center where it 's believed 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse is being held .
On one side were Rittenhouse 's defenders , who argue the teen was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed two people and wounded a third during protests Aug. 25 that followed the shooting of a Kenosha man by police .
Holding signs like `` Free Kyle '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't Tread on Me and Trump 2020 variety , they stood across busy Milwaukee Avenue from the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Complex Center .
The protest was organized by Illinois Gun Owners Together , a pro-Second Amendment group , but also included others supportive of Rittenhouse .
`` The main reason of this event is to rally around the concept of self-defense is not a crime , '' said Carl Arriaza , the rally organizer and founder of the gun owners group .
`` He 's a young kid .
He 's been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solitary confinement .
We wanted to show support and boost his morale . ''
Just down the block , in front of an Alzheimer 's care center , were gun control supporters who argued Rittenhouse , a minor , should n't have been armed with a semi-automatic rifle on the streets of Kenosha .
`` It 's a question of a minor possessing a firearm , the loss of lives of two people , the injuring of a third , the fact that this all came in response to violence in Kenosha for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , organizer of a Lake County-based chapter of Moms Demand Action , which supports gun control measures .
`` The hatred just has to end .
The violence has to end .
The sides need to be coming together and talking and getting some sort of a peaceful resolution , as opposed to encouraging teenagers to get firearms . ''
There were at least 50 people each at the protest and counterprotest at one point early Saturday afternoon .
Each of the groups largely kept to themselves , though a man with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closer to the pro-Rittenhouse group .
Toward the conclusion of the three-hour event , he and the others exchanged points and counterpoints , but the discussion was cordial , and they even posed for photos at the end .
Some vehicles honked in support as they passed the groups ; a few drivers and passengers threw choice words or hand gestures as well , the protesters said .
Officials at the juvenile justice center Saturday would n't confirm whether Rittenhouse is still being held there .
He was taken to the Depke Center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first-degree intentional homicide , first-degree reckless homicide , two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety , attempted first-degree intentional homicide and possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18 .
A Lake County judge last week granted a 30-day delay so Rittenhouse could prepare for his extradition ( to Wisconsin ) hearing .
The next court date is Sept. 25 .

Protesters support, condemn Rittenhouse in dueling protests
An unidentified Black Lives Matter supporter exchanges words with Carl Arriaza, who organized a rally Saturday in support of Kyle Rittenhouse of Antioch. Courtesy of John Coyne
People on both sides of the gun debate on Saturday either praised or condemned the actions of an Antioch teen charged with two fatal shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Rallies were held outside the Vernon Hills juvenile detention center where it's believed 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse is being held.
On one side were Rittenhouse's defenders, who argue the teen was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed two people and wounded a third during protests Aug. 25 that followed the shooting of a Kenosha man by police.
Holding signs like "Free Kyle" and flags of the American, Don't Tread on Me and Trump 2020 variety, they stood across busy Milwaukee Avenue from the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Complex Center.
The protest was organized by Illinois Gun Owners Together, a pro-Second Amendment group, but also included others supportive of Rittenhouse.
"The main reason of this event is to rally around the concept of self-defense is not a crime," said Carl Arriaza, the rally organizer and founder of the gun owners group. "He's a young kid. He's been locked up for over a week in solitary confinement. We wanted to show support and boost his morale."
Just down the block, in front of an Alzheimer's care center, were gun control supporters who argued Rittenhouse, a minor, shouldn't have been armed with a semi-automatic rifle on the streets of Kenosha.
"It's a question of a minor possessing a firearm, the loss of lives of two people, the injuring of a third, the fact that this all came in response to violence in Kenosha for Jacob Blake," said Elise Hauptman, organizer of a Lake County-based chapter of Moms Demand Action, which supports gun control measures. "The hatred just has to end. The violence has to end. The sides need to be coming together and talking and getting some sort of a peaceful resolution, as opposed to encouraging teenagers to get firearms."
There were at least 50 people each at the protest and counterprotest at one point early Saturday afternoon. Each of the groups largely kept to themselves, though a man with a Black Lives Matter sign and T-shirt stood closer to the pro-Rittenhouse group. Toward the conclusion of the three-hour event, he and the others exchanged points and counterpoints, but the discussion was cordial, and they even posed for photos at the end.
Some vehicles honked in support as they passed the groups; a few drivers and passengers threw choice words or hand gestures as well, the protesters said.
Officials at the juvenile justice center Saturday wouldn't confirm whether Rittenhouse is still being held there. He was taken to the Depke Center after he was charged Aug. 26 with first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless homicide, two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18.
A Lake County judge last week granted a 30-day delay so Rittenhouse could prepare for his extradition (to Wisconsin) hearing. The next court date is Sept. 25.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Another 2,806 COVID-19 cases; 7-day positive-test rate is 4.2%

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday announced 2,806 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois , including 23 additional confirmed deaths .
The preliminary seven-day statewide positive-test rate between Aug. 29 and Sept. 4 is 4.2 % .
Currently , IDPH is reporting a total of 248,177 cases , including 8,166 deaths , in all 102 counties in Illinois .
The age of patients ranges from younger than 1 to older than 100 years .
Within the past 24 hours , laboratories have reported 61,935 specimens for a total of 4,371,876 .
As of last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19 .
Of those , 360 patients were in the ICU and 151 patients with COVID-19 were on ventilators .
How the deaths were reported : • Cook County : Had six deaths , one woman in her 80s and two in their 90s ; one man in his 40s and two men in their 70s .
• DuPage County : Had three deaths , one man in his 50s and two in their 80s .
• Lake County : Had two deaths , one man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 80s .
• Downstate deaths : Henry County , one man ; Madison County , three women ; Monroe County , one woman ; Perry County , one man ; Rock Island County , one man and one woman ; St. Clair County , one man and one woman ; Williamson County , two men .
Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , IDPH is now reporting both confirmed and probable cases and deaths on its website .
Reporting probable cases will help show the potential burden of COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
IDPH will update these data once a week .
For health questions about COVID-19 , call the hotline at ( 800 ) 889-3931 or email dph.sick @ illinois.gov .

Another 2,806 COVID-19 cases; 7-day positive-test rate is 4.2%
Brittni Adams, left, and Nakiah Wilkes, both freshman from Chicago, wear masks as they walk past the NIU sign at Northern Illinois University Tuesday afternoon. Masks can be seen on students all over campus as they adjust to attending classes amid the pandemic. Mark Busch/Shaw Media
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday announced 2,806 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 23 additional confirmed deaths.
The preliminary seven-day statewide positive-test rate between Aug. 29 and Sept. 4 is 4.2%.
Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 248,177 cases, including 8,166 deaths, in all 102 counties in Illinois. The age of patients ranges from younger than 1 to older than 100 years. Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 61,935 specimens for a total of 4,371,876. As of last night, 1,547 people in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 360 patients were in the ICU and 151 patients with COVID-19 were on ventilators.
How the deaths were reported:
• Cook County: Had six deaths, one woman in her 80s and two in their 90s; one man in his 40s and two men in their 70s.
• DuPage County: Had three deaths, one man in his 50s and two in their 80s.
• Lake County: Had two deaths, one man in his 40s and one in his 80s.
• Downstate deaths: Henry County, one man; Madison County, three women; Monroe County, one woman; Perry County, one man; Rock Island County, one man and one woman; St. Clair County, one man and one woman; Williamson County, two men.
Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, IDPH is now reporting both confirmed and probable cases and deaths on its website. Reporting probable cases will help show the potential burden of COVID-19 illness and efficacy of population-based non-pharmaceutical interventions. IDPH will update these data once a week.
For health questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at (800) 889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Limited crowd enjoys possible last Derby Day at Arlington Park

At an event that usually attracts 25,000 people , it was n't hard to sell out the 300 tickets allowed at The Derby Day celebration Saturday at Arlington International Racecourse .
The Kentucky Derby is broadcast live on the track 's big finish line video board between the eighth and ninth races , and fans normally dress and celebrate like they are at America 's most well-known horse race .
`` I 'm so impressed with this place , '' said Dana Dever , who lives in California and spent the day at the park with her nieces Jordan and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's beautiful .
I love it . ''
They were among those lucky enough to snap up the few hundred available tickets that sold out within minutes of going on sale Tuesday .
Indeed , the lucky few were happy to be there for what could be the last celebration of the Kentucky Derby at Arlington Park , the Arlington Heights track that has hosted horse racing since 1927 .
The track 's future has been precarious since parent company Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen in July floated the possibility of selling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilke Road .
Carstanjen said the land `` will have a higher and better purpose for something else at some point . ''
Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Saturday he had a Zoom video conference call three weeks ago with high-ranking officials at Churchill .
Hayes and village officials requested the meeting with decision-makers at the Louisville , Kentucky-based corporation , whose namesake track hosted Saturday 's Derby .
`` We just wanted to make it clear that our primary objective is to keep Arlington Park a going attraction in Arlington Heights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , following a meeting Saturday morning with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle at the Arlington Heights Farmers Market .
Churchill officials previously committed to keeping Arlington 's gates open only through 2021 , but Carstanjen 's recent statements cast doubt even on that .
Live racing at Arlington opened to the public on Thursday , more than halfway through a pandemic-shortened 30-day season that started July 23 .
Arlington officials got permission from state and local regulators to host up to 300 spectators per live racing day , Thursdays through Saturdays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protocols in place .
That includes wearing a mask at all times unless eating or drinking , remaining on the terrace level , staying socially distanced , and going inside only to use restrooms .

Limited crowd enjoys possible last Derby Day at Arlington Park
At an event that usually attracts 25,000 people, it wasn't hard to sell out the 300 tickets allowed at The Derby Day celebration Saturday at Arlington International Racecourse.
The Kentucky Derby is broadcast live on the track's big finish line video board between the eighth and ninth races, and fans normally dress and celebrate like they are at America's most well-known horse race.
"I'm so impressed with this place," said Dana Dever, who lives in California and spent the day at the park with her nieces Jordan and Taylor Carlstrom of Roselle. "It's beautiful. I love it."
They were among those lucky enough to snap up the few hundred available tickets that sold out within minutes of going on sale Tuesday.
Indeed, the lucky few were happy to be there for what could be the last celebration of the Kentucky Derby at Arlington Park, the Arlington Heights track that has hosted horse racing since 1927.
The track's future has been precarious since parent company Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen in July floated the possibility of selling the 325 acres at Northwest Highway and Wilke Road. Carstanjen said the land "will have a higher and better purpose for something else at some point."
Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Saturday he had a Zoom video conference call three weeks ago with high-ranking officials at Churchill. Hayes and village officials requested the meeting with decision-makers at the Louisville, Kentucky-based corporation, whose namesake track hosted Saturday's Derby.
"We just wanted to make it clear that our primary objective is to keep Arlington Park a going attraction in Arlington Heights for decades to come," Hayes said, following a meeting Saturday morning with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle at the Arlington Heights Farmers Market.
Churchill officials previously committed to keeping Arlington's gates open only through 2021, but Carstanjen's recent statements cast doubt even on that.
Live racing at Arlington opened to the public on Thursday, more than halfway through a pandemic-shortened 30-day season that started July 23. Arlington officials got permission from state and local regulators to host up to 300 spectators per live racing day, Thursdays through Saturdays through Sept. 26, with strict COVID-19 protocols in place.
That includes wearing a mask at all times unless eating or drinking, remaining on the terrace level, staying socially distanced, and going inside only to use restrooms.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times

Mental health therapists ' caseloads are bulging .
Waiting lists for appointments are growing .
And anxiety and depression are rising among Americans amid the coronavirus crisis , research suggests .
In the latest study to suggest an uptick , half of U.S. adults surveyed reported at least some signs of depression , such as hopelessness , feeling like a failure or getting little pleasure from doing things .
That 's double the rate from a different survey two years ago , Boston University researchers said Wednesday in the medical journal JAMA Network Open .
The study did not ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and for many people , the problem is mostly angst rather than full-blown psychiatric illness .
But experts say the feeling is genuine and deserving of professional help .
For some people , it stems from lost loved ones and the financial distress and social isolation the outbreak has caused .
Experts say Americans are also feeling anxiety over the racial and political upheaval of the past few months , though the Boston study was conducted before the recent tumult .
`` There is no question that many people in the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distressing emotional reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic and , in some cases , to contracting the virus , '' said psychiatrist Dr. Ronald Pies , a retired professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University .
The global outbreak has caused more than 850,000 deaths and almost 26 million confirmed infections .
U.S. cases total 6 million , with about 185,000 deaths .
The crisis has thrown millions out of work , crippled the economy and forced shutdowns of bars , restaurants , theaters and gyms .
Calls from March through July to the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counseling and emotional support , surged 335 % from the same period last year .
`` Helpline counselors have reported callers expressing feelings of isolation and interpersonal concerns related to physical distancing such as being cut off from social supports , '' said Hannah Collins , a spokeswoman for Vibrant Emotional Health , a group that runs the helpline .
While not all calls are COVID-19-related , many people have sought help for anxiety and fear about getting the virus , distress over being diagnosed , or anguish over the illness or death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The BU study involved a survey of 1,440 U.S. adults questioned about depression symptoms in early April .
Symptoms were most common in young adults , low-income participants and in those who reported several outbreak-related troubles , including financial problems , lost jobs or COVID-19 deaths of relatives .
Almost 1,000 participants had experienced at least one such struggle .
The study results echo research from China early in the outbreak , and studies done during the Ebola and SARS crises and after major hurricanes and 9/11 , said lead author Dr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expert .
The survey was done before the U.S. spike in civil unrest , including the May 24 death of George Floyd , who authorities say was killed when a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee on his neck for several minutes .
But Galea said that other studies have shown increases in depression symptoms after traumatic events and that it is likely the unrest has contributed to American angst .
At Cityscape Counseling in Chicago , the new client caseload jumped from 95 to 148 over the past two months , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's 17 therapists see about 500 clients a week , and Hudson said she has hired two more therapists to deal with the increased demand .
`` We see a lot of single young professionals .
I think it 's been especially tough on them .
The isolation , lack of connection , often enhances depression , '' she said .
Hudson said many clients are distressed about social justice issues .
With more free time , she said , they are paying more attention to the news , and Chicago has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by police .
She said there is `` a general consensus in the mental health field on our need to be ready to brush up on our trauma training .
Right now people are still in a state of shock . ''
Wendy Zirbel of Dodge County , Wisconsin , said she developed anxiety and depression after testing positive for the virus in June .
She said that was partly from getting sick -- she still has breathing and memory troubles -- and partly from her husband 's reaction .
`` He thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's all Democrats trying to get Trump out of office , '' she said .
`` It still hurts . ''
Zirbel , 45 , said she spent days in tears , and her doctor prescribed an antidepressant .
`` It was just overwhelming for a couple of weeks .
I just could n't function , '' she said .
`` That 's totally not me .
I 'm usually the one that 's making people laugh . ''
The first therapist she called had a waiting list .
She is hoping sessions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I need someone to help me get the tools to cope , '' she said .
Todd Creager , a Southern California therapist who specializes in relationship troubles , has upped his weekly workload from 22 hours of therapy to 30 to handle increased demand .
He is seeing anxiety , depression and stress related to financial woes brought on by the pandemic .
And in some cases , virus-related shutdowns have amplified existing strife .
`` In the past , people could get distracted by going to concerts and dinners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staring them in the face , '' he said .
`` I 've heard people say , 'This pandemic has made me realize how toxic my relationship is . '
''

Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times
Information signs are posted at the Illinois Department of Employment Security in Chicago. Job loss, financial difficulties, deaths and COVID-19 diagnoses are contributing to spikes in depression and anxiety. Associated Press
Mental health therapists' caseloads are bulging. Waiting lists for appointments are growing. And anxiety and depression are rising among Americans amid the coronavirus crisis, research suggests.
In the latest study to suggest an uptick, half of U.S. adults surveyed reported at least some signs of depression, such as hopelessness, feeling like a failure or getting little pleasure from doing things. That's double the rate from a different survey two years ago, Boston University researchers said Wednesday in the medical journal JAMA Network Open.
The study did not ask about any diagnosis they might have received, and for many people, the problem is mostly angst rather than full-blown psychiatric illness. But experts say the feeling is genuine and deserving of professional help.
For some people, it stems from lost loved ones and the financial distress and social isolation the outbreak has caused. Experts say Americans are also feeling anxiety over the racial and political upheaval of the past few months, though the Boston study was conducted before the recent tumult.
"There is no question that many people in the U.S. and worldwide are experiencing real and often distressing emotional reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic and, in some cases, to contracting the virus," said psychiatrist Dr. Ronald Pies, a retired professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
The global outbreak has caused more than 850,000 deaths and almost 26 million confirmed infections. U.S. cases total 6 million, with about 185,000 deaths. The crisis has thrown millions out of work, crippled the economy and forced shutdowns of bars, restaurants, theaters and gyms.
Calls from March through July to the U.S. government-funded Disaster Distress Helpline, which offers counseling and emotional support, surged 335% from the same period last year.
"Helpline counselors have reported callers expressing feelings of isolation and interpersonal concerns related to physical distancing such as being cut off from social supports," said Hannah Collins, a spokeswoman for Vibrant Emotional Health, a group that runs the helpline.
While not all calls are COVID-19-related, many people have sought help for anxiety and fear about getting the virus, distress over being diagnosed, or anguish over the illness or death of a loved one, she said.
The BU study involved a survey of 1,440 U.S. adults questioned about depression symptoms in early April. Symptoms were most common in young adults, low-income participants and in those who reported several outbreak-related troubles, including financial problems, lost jobs or COVID-19 deaths of relatives. Almost 1,000 participants had experienced at least one such struggle.
The study results echo research from China early in the outbreak, and studies done during the Ebola and SARS crises and after major hurricanes and 9/11, said lead author Dr. Sandro Galea, a BU public health expert.
The survey was done before the U.S. spike in civil unrest, including the May 24 death of George Floyd, who authorities say was killed when a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee on his neck for several minutes. But Galea said that other studies have shown increases in depression symptoms after traumatic events and that it is likely the unrest has contributed to American angst.
At Cityscape Counseling in Chicago, the new client caseload jumped from 95 to 148 over the past two months, said executive director Chelsea Hudson. The group's 17 therapists see about 500 clients a week, and Hudson said she has hired two more therapists to deal with the increased demand.
"We see a lot of single young professionals. I think it's been especially tough on them. The isolation, lack of connection, often enhances depression," she said.
Hudson said many clients are distressed about social justice issues. With more free time, she said, they are paying more attention to the news, and Chicago has been hit by vandalism and protests over killings by police.
She said there is "a general consensus in the mental health field on our need to be ready to brush up on our trauma training. Right now people are still in a state of shock."
Wendy Zirbel of Dodge County, Wisconsin, said she developed anxiety and depression after testing positive for the virus in June. She said that was partly from getting sick -- she still has breathing and memory troubles -- and partly from her husband's reaction.
"He thought COVID was a joke and that it's all Democrats trying to get Trump out of office," she said. "It still hurts."
Zirbel, 45, said she spent days in tears, and her doctor prescribed an antidepressant.
"It was just overwhelming for a couple of weeks. I just couldn't function," she said. "That's totally not me. I'm usually the one that's making people laugh."
The first therapist she called had a waiting list. She is hoping sessions with the one she found will help.
"I need someone to help me get the tools to cope," she said.
Todd Creager, a Southern California therapist who specializes in relationship troubles, has upped his weekly workload from 22 hours of therapy to 30 to handle increased demand. He is seeing anxiety, depression and stress related to financial woes brought on by the pandemic. And in some cases, virus-related shutdowns have amplified existing strife.
"In the past, people could get distracted by going to concerts and dinners. Now their problems are kind of staring them in the face," he said. "I've heard people say, 'This pandemic has made me realize how toxic my relationship is.'"


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Authentic goes wire-to-wire  to win Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE , Ky. -- Authentic led all the way to win a Kentucky Derby unlike any other , kicking away from heavy favorite Tiz the Law in the stretch and giving Bob Baffert a record-tying sixth victory on Saturday after the trainer 's other entry was a late scratch .
Authentic won by 1 1/4 lengths without the usual crowd of 150,000 on hand at Churchill Downs because of the coronavirus pandemic .
The bay colt ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:00.61 under John Velazquez , who won his third Derby .
`` I 've had some great Derby rides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Baffert said , gesturing toward Velazquez , who stood socially distanced in the infield winner 's circle .
`` Johnny V. gave him an incredible ride . ''
Baffert tied Ben Jones ( 1938-52 ) for the most wins by a trainer .
Baffert 's other wins came in 1997 , 1998 , 2002 , 2015 with eventual Triple Crown winner Justify and 2018 .
Sent off at 3-5 as the biggest Derby favorite in 31 years , Tiz the Law stalked Authentic on the outside before challenging at the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gear and pulled away from the Belmont winner .
`` Yes !
Yes ! ''
Baffert shouted in the paddock , where he watched on the video screen .
Baffert 's other horse , Thousand Words , acted up in the paddock , reared up and fell on his side shortly before post time .
He was scratched by the veterinarians .
Baffert said his assistant , Jim Barnes , broke his arm trying to get the saddle on the unruly colt .
Authentic was examined back at his barn and was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Baffert later took a spill , too .
Authentic was startled as the blanket of red roses was placed on his back in the winner 's circle and he knocked the white-haired trainer to the ground .
Baffert had to be helped up .
Authentic paid $ 18.80 , $ 6 and $ 5 at 8-1 odds .
Tiz the Law returned $ 3.40 and $ 3.20 .
Mr. Big News was another two lengths back in third and paid $ 16.80 to show at 46-1 .
Tiz the Law had already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reconfigured Triple Crown that was run in June at a shorter distance .
He followed that up with an easy win in the Travers , setting himself up as the dominant horse heading into The Derby .
Jockeys chirping at their horses and whips striking flesh in the stretch drive -- sounds typically drowned out by raucous fans -- echoed across the swath of empty seats under the Twin Spires .
Bugler Steve Buttleman played `` My Old Kentucky Home '' in place of the absent University of Louisville marching band .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of silence to recognize the inequities facing society .
Protesters converged outside Churchill Downs demanding justice for Breonna Taylor , a 26-year-old Black woman shot dead in her home in March when police burst in to serve a search warrant in the middle of the night .
The field of 15 horses was the smallest since 1998 .
Max Player was fourth , followed by Storm the Court , Enforceable , Ny Traffic and Necker Island , Major Fed , Sole Volante , Winning Impression , Money Moves , Attachment Rate and South @ @

Authentic goes wire-to-wire to win Kentucky Derby
Jockey John Velazquez riding Authentic (18) crosses the finish line ahead of Jockey Manny Franco riding Tiz the Law to win the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. Associated Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Authentic led all the way to win a Kentucky Derby unlike any other, kicking away from heavy favorite Tiz the Law in the stretch and giving Bob Baffert a record-tying sixth victory on Saturday after the trainer's other entry was a late scratch.
Authentic won by 1 1/4 lengths without the usual crowd of 150,000 on hand at Churchill Downs because of the coronavirus pandemic. The bay colt ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:00.61 under John Velazquez, who won his third Derby.
"I've had some great Derby rides, but what that guy did," Baffert said, gesturing toward Velazquez, who stood socially distanced in the infield winner's circle. "Johnny V. gave him an incredible ride."
Baffert tied Ben Jones (1938-52) for the most wins by a trainer. Baffert's other wins came in 1997, 1998, 2002, 2015 with eventual Triple Crown winner Justify and 2018.
Sent off at 3-5 as the biggest Derby favorite in 31 years, Tiz the Law stalked Authentic on the outside before challenging at the top of the stretch. But Authentic found another gear and pulled away from the Belmont winner.
"Yes! Yes!" Baffert shouted in the paddock, where he watched on the video screen.
Baffert's other horse, Thousand Words, acted up in the paddock, reared up and fell on his side shortly before post time. He was scratched by the veterinarians. Baffert said his assistant, Jim Barnes, broke his arm trying to get the saddle on the unruly colt. Authentic was examined back at his barn and wasn't injured, according to the on-call veterinarian.
Baffert later took a spill, too. Authentic was startled as the blanket of red roses was placed on his back in the winner's circle and he knocked the white-haired trainer to the ground. Baffert had to be helped up.
Authentic paid $18.80, $6 and $5 at 8-1 odds. Tiz the Law returned $3.40 and $3.20. Mr. Big News was another two lengths back in third and paid $16.80 to show at 46-1.
Tiz the Law had already won the Belmont, the kickoff to the reconfigured Triple Crown that was run in June at a shorter distance. He followed that up with an easy win in the Travers, setting himself up as the dominant horse heading into The Derby.
Jockeys chirping at their horses and whips striking flesh in the stretch drive -- sounds typically drowned out by raucous fans -- echoed across the swath of empty seats under the Twin Spires. Bugler Steve Buttleman played "My Old Kentucky Home" in place of the absent University of Louisville marching band. The song was preceded by a moment of silence to recognize the inequities facing society. Protesters converged outside Churchill Downs demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman shot dead in her home in March when police burst in to serve a search warrant in the middle of the night.
The field of 15 horses was the smallest since 1998.
Max Player was fourth, followed by Storm the Court, Enforceable, Ny Traffic and Necker Island, Major Fed, Sole Volante, Winning Impression, Money Moves, Attachment Rate and South Bend.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Happ back after eye injury, goes deep on first at bat

Ian Happ 's description of the eye injury suffered on Thursday in Pittsburgh was not pleasant .
`` While the ball was spinning , my eyes were open so I kind of watched the lace contact the eyeball .
I felt that , '' he said before Saturday 's doubleheader against St. Louis .
`` Definitely scary in the moment , definitely scary when I got up to a knee and was trying to get my bearings and figure out if I could see and just trying to blink it out . ''
Against the Pirates , Happ fouled off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and struck Happ 's right eye , knocking his helmet off in the process .
He took a couple of steps , fell to his knees and eventually left the game .
He was not only back in the lineup for Saturday 's Game 1 , Happ sent the second pitch he saw from Adam Wainwright over the wall in right field for his 11th home run of the season .
When chatting with reporters on a Zoom call , the only visible remnant of the injury was some bruising in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not have a full-blown black eye .
Happ wore sunglasses in the field at the start of Game 1 , but did not wear them to the plate .
`` After seeing the doc yesterday , going through everything , getting the eyes dilated and hearing his opinion on everything , I felt really comfortable and lucky about the actual scratch or abrasion that was on the cornea , '' Happ said .
`` When I woke up this morning , went through kind of my normal vision training stuff I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot more clearly then I was yesterday or last night .
So I felt comfortable talking to Rossy ( manager David Ross ) and being confident that I could be in the lineup today . ''
Happ , who does not wear contact lenses , has been the Cubs ' best position player this season .
He leads the team in most offensive categories , including average ( .311 ) , home runs ( 11 ) , RBI ( 22 ) , doubles ( 9 ) , on-base percentage ( .421 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into Saturday 's action , Happ ranked second in the National League in OPS ( on-base plus slugging ) behind Washington 's Juan Soto .
Happ said he had trouble sleeping Thursday night , due to a constant feeling of something being stuck in the eye .
`` Vision is so important for us as hitters , especially the way that I think about my game , '' he said .
`` So anything that affects that is definitely scary and nerve-wracking .
But I felt after seeing the docs , I felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a matter of time . ''

Happ back after eye injury, goes deep on first at bat
After taking a foul ball in the right eye on Thursday in Pittsburgh, Cubs centerfielder Ian Happ was back in the lineup on Saturday. He hit his 11th home run of the season on the second pitch he saw. Associated Press
Ian Happ's description of the eye injury suffered on Thursday in Pittsburgh was not pleasant.
"While the ball was spinning, my eyes were open so I kind of watched the lace contact the eyeball. I felt that," he said before Saturday's doubleheader against St. Louis. "Definitely scary in the moment, definitely scary when I got up to a knee and was trying to get my bearings and figure out if I could see and just trying to blink it out."
Against the Pirates, Happ fouled off a low pitch, the ball bounced up and struck Happ's right eye, knocking his helmet off in the process. He took a couple of steps, fell to his knees and eventually left the game.
He was not only back in the lineup for Saturday's Game 1, Happ sent the second pitch he saw from Adam Wainwright over the wall in right field for his 11th home run of the season.
When chatting with reporters on a Zoom call, the only visible remnant of the injury was some bruising in the corner of his right eye. He did not have a full-blown black eye. Happ wore sunglasses in the field at the start of Game 1, but did not wear them to the plate.
"After seeing the doc yesterday, going through everything, getting the eyes dilated and hearing his opinion on everything, I felt really comfortable and lucky about the actual scratch or abrasion that was on the cornea," Happ said.
"When I woke up this morning, went through kind of my normal vision training stuff I do, was able to see clearly and a lot more clearly then I was yesterday or last night. So I felt comfortable talking to Rossy (manager David Ross) and being confident that I could be in the lineup today."
Happ, who does not wear contact lenses, has been the Cubs' best position player this season. He leads the team in most offensive categories, including average (.311), home runs (11), RBI (22), doubles (9), on-base percentage (.421) and slugging (.648).
Heading into Saturday's action, Happ ranked second in the National League in OPS (on-base plus slugging) behind Washington's Juan Soto.
Happ said he had trouble sleeping Thursday night, due to a constant feeling of something being stuck in the eye.
"Vision is so important for us as hitters, especially the way that I think about my game," he said. "So anything that affects that is definitely scary and nerve-wracking. But I felt after seeing the docs, I felt pretty comfortable that it would just be a matter of time."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--As of Sept. 5, COVID-19 case counts per county, per ZIP code

Since the outbreak began , there have been 114,731 COVID-19 cases in the suburbs as of Saturday .
That 's 47 % of the state 's total , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
There have been 3,978 deaths in the suburbs , representing 49 % of all deaths in Illinois .
Cook County • As of Saturday , suburban Cook County had 56,932 cases and 2,196 deaths , according to the state .
In Chicago : 72,613 cases and 2,890 fatalities .
• Top suburb case counts as of Saturday from Cook County 's health department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2,242 cases and 106 deaths in Des Plaines , 1,139 cases and 19 deaths in Palatine , 1,061 cases and 70 deaths in Wheeling , 984 cases and 21 deaths in Schaumburg , 968 cases and 34 deaths in Arlington Heights , 949 cases and 25 deaths in Streamwood , 908 cases and 10 deaths in Mount Prospect , 874 cases and 51 deaths in Glenview , 755 cases and 29 deaths in Hoffman Estates , 682 cases and 11 deaths in Hanover Park ( Cook County portion ) , 534 cases and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 498 cases and 14 deaths in Rolling Meadows , 508 cases and 42 deaths in Northbrook , 354 cases and 9 deaths in Prospect Heights , and 192 cases and 20 deaths in Buffalo Grove ( Cook County portion ) .
DuPage County • The county reported 15,055 cases and 536 deaths as of Saturday .
• Top counts : 1,115 cases and 9 deaths in Addison , 1,043 cases and 12 deaths in West Chicago , 1,065 cases and 38 deaths in Naperville ( DuPage County portion ) , 917 cases and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases and 29 deaths in Carol Stream , 733 cases and 28 deaths in Lombard , 666 cases and 15 deaths in Bensenville , 698 cases and 45 deaths in Elmhurst , 641 cases and 11 deaths in Aurora ( DuPage County portion ) , 619 cases and 23 deaths in Wheaton , 478 cases and 2 deaths in Glen Ellyn , 437 cases and 6 deaths in Villa Park , and 382 cases and 3 deaths in Hanover Park ( DuPage County portion ) .
Lake County • The county listed 15,012 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday .
It does not update on weekends .
• Most recent top counts : 3,585 to 3,589 in Waukegan , 945 to 949 in Round Lake Beach , 570 to 574 in Mundelein , 480 to 484 in Gurnee , 405 to 409 in Round Lake , 275 to 279 in Lake Zurich , 280 to 284 in Vernon Hills , 275 to 279 in Buffalo Grove ( Lake County portion ) , 235 to 239 in Libertyville , 225 to 229 in Wauconda , 210 to 214 in Grayslake .
Kane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 317 deaths on its website Saturday .
• Top counts : 4,309 cases in Aurora ( Kane County portion ) , 2,650 in Elgin ( Kane County portion ) , 1,119 in Carpentersville , 862 in St. Charles , 551 in South Elgin , 391 in Geneva , 308 in North Aurora , 303 in Batavia , 122 in Hampshire , 122 in Gilberts and 95 in Algonquin ( Kane County portion ) .
McHenry County • 4,002 cases and 116 deaths , according to the health department Saturday .
Will County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on its website Saturday .
• Cases per town include 876 in Naperville ( Will County portion ) and 150 in Aurora ( Will County portion ) .

As of Sept. 5, COVID-19 case counts per county, per ZIP code
Interactive mapSuburbs' portion
Since the outbreak began, there have been 114,731 COVID-19 cases in the suburbs as of Saturday. That's 47% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
There have been 3,978 deaths in the suburbs, representing 49% of all deaths in Illinois.
Cook County• As of Saturday, suburban Cook County had 56,932 cases and 2,196 deaths, according to the state. In Chicago: 72,613 cases and 2,890 fatalities.
• Top suburb case counts as of Saturday from Cook County's health department and the medical examiner's office: 2,242 cases and 106 deaths in Des Plaines, 1,139 cases and 19 deaths in Palatine, 1,061 cases and 70 deaths in Wheeling, 984 cases and 21 deaths in Schaumburg, 968 cases and 34 deaths in Arlington Heights, 949 cases and 25 deaths in Streamwood, 908 cases and 10 deaths in Mount Prospect, 874 cases and 51 deaths in Glenview, 755 cases and 29 deaths in Hoffman Estates, 682 cases and 11 deaths in Hanover Park (Cook County portion), 534 cases and 40 deaths in Elk Grove Village, 498 cases and 14 deaths in Rolling Meadows, 508 cases and 42 deaths in Northbrook, 354 cases and 9 deaths in Prospect Heights, and 192 cases and 20 deaths in Buffalo Grove (Cook County portion).
DuPage County• The county reported 15,055 cases and 536 deaths as of Saturday.
• Top counts: 1,115 cases and 9 deaths in Addison, 1,043 cases and 12 deaths in West Chicago, 1,065 cases and 38 deaths in Naperville (DuPage County portion), 917 cases and 12 deaths in Glendale Heights, 820 cases and 29 deaths in Carol Stream, 733 cases and 28 deaths in Lombard, 666 cases and 15 deaths in Bensenville, 698 cases and 45 deaths in Elmhurst, 641 cases and 11 deaths in Aurora (DuPage County portion), 619 cases and 23 deaths in Wheaton, 478 cases and 2 deaths in Glen Ellyn, 437 cases and 6 deaths in Villa Park, and 382 cases and 3 deaths in Hanover Park (DuPage County portion).
Lake County • The county listed 15,012 cases and 450 deaths on its website Friday. It does not update on weekends.
• Most recent top counts: 3,585 to 3,589 in Waukegan, 945 to 949 in Round Lake Beach, 570 to 574 in Mundelein, 480 to 484 in Gurnee, 405 to 409 in Round Lake, 275 to 279 in Lake Zurich, 280 to 284 in Vernon Hills, 275 to 279 in Buffalo Grove (Lake County portion), 235 to 239 in Libertyville, 225 to 229 in Wauconda, 210 to 214 in Grayslake.
Kane County• The county confirmed 11,623 cases with 317 deaths on its website Saturday.
• Top counts: 4,309 cases in Aurora (Kane County portion), 2,650 in Elgin (Kane County portion), 1,119 in Carpentersville, 862 in St. Charles, 551 in South Elgin, 391 in Geneva, 308 in North Aurora, 303 in Batavia, 122 in Hampshire, 122 in Gilberts and 95 in Algonquin (Kane County portion).
McHenry County• 4,002 cases and 116 deaths, according to the health department Saturday.
Will County• 12,189 cases and 361 deaths listed on its website Saturday.
• Cases per town include 876 in Naperville (Will County portion) and 150 in Aurora (Will County portion).


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Rozner: Trubisky winning 'competition' real Bears shocker

It 's good to know the Friday night news dump on a holiday weekend has not disappeared like the NFL kick return .
The Bears used the old political trick when leaking the decision that Mitch Trubisky had won the quarterback `` competition , '' while giving the scoop to a national reporter .
With the gift comes the very necessary quid pro quo , the tweet accompanied by lavish praise for the fourth-year QB , who sounds like he is now on the Hall of Fame track the Bears expected when they passed on Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selected Trubisky second overall .
For you it was probably more like quid pro Cuervo , as the tweets read like they were written by Ryan Pace himself .
This is all a rather shocking development if your turnip truck blew a tire and only recently arrived to toss you in a ditch .
Yet , there was much anger in Chicago late Friday .
Twitter erupted as only it can , though Twitter would be angry with a lovely summer night and roasted marshmallows .
The anger toward Pace -- in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit tardy as well , as it has been apparent for weeks that Pace would not allow Matt Nagy to start Nick Foles in Week 1 .
Never mind the fourth-round pick Pace surrendered for Foles , or the $ 21 million guaranteed the Bears gave Foles while declining Trubisky 's fifth-year option for 2021 worth $ 24 million .
It was all for show , to keep the hounds at bay while the Bears could start building the narrative for those that carry their water , to assure the Pace apologists that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Year 4 .
And please disregard that in his first year starting Mahomes won the MVP and in his second was Super Bowl MVP .
They will remind you that Trubisky started only 13 games in college and needed time to grow .
If only someone had known about his lack of experience or ability to read a defense before the 2017 draft .
It 's all river sewage under the bridge now anyway as Pace has staked his entire career to Trubisky .
In any other city he would have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen fit to give Pace more time to build on a fine resume that includes 60 whole minutes of playoff football .
It 's the baseball rebuilding equivalent of forever and a day .
It helps to have the national media in your pocket , excusing all manner of mishap and explained away as misfortune .
Soon the locals will pirouette and insist extensions for Mahomes ( $ 500 million ) and Watson ( $ 160 million ) are bad news for those teams .
Only in Spin City is this good news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drafting a bad quarterback that they wo n't have to pay .
Look at all the money they saved .
What Nagy says about it is irrelevant , as is whatever he thinks about who should play quarterback .
Pace remains in control of the operation and all that Nagy says publicly will be directly in support of the GM and quarterback .
On the positive side , the Bears open with a very soft schedule and this buys Nagy some time .
The Bears should be 3-0 -- maybe 4-0 -- before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pace he wants Foles to play .
And if he had started Foles and then needed to go to Trubisky , who knows what would have been left of Trubisky at that point given the fragile state Trubisky must have been in once Foles was acquired .
Confidence is a serious issue here , though down the list of genuine quarterbacking concerns , so the Bears had little choice but to start with the prodigy .
Get angry if that makes you feel better , but stress is not good for the immune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone reminding you that 2020 is no year to be messing around with your immune system .
Try not to think about all the quarterbacks who were available for cheap , or about $ 20 million cheaper than Foles .
That 's an ownership problem , not yours .
And try not to think about Mahomes and Jackson because those who shill for the Bears remind us frequently that it should n't be part of the conversation anymore .
It 's old news .
Get over it .
Still , history suggests that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough in three years to merit a fifth are n't likely to strike lightning in the fourth , so you 'll probably get your chance to see Foles at some point .
That does n't mean Ryan Pace is giving up on Mitch Trubisky .
Do n't hold your breath waiting for that day .
That might also be bad for your health .

Rozner: Trubisky winning 'competition' real Bears shocker
Mitch Trubisky will be the Bears' starting quarterback, having won the "competition" over Nick Foles. Associated Press
It's good to know the Friday night news dump on a holiday weekend has not disappeared like the NFL kick return.
The Bears used the old political trick when leaking the decision that Mitch Trubisky had won the quarterback "competition," while giving the scoop to a national reporter.
With the gift comes the very necessary quid pro quo, the tweet accompanied by lavish praise for the fourth-year QB, who sounds like he is now on the Hall of Fame track the Bears expected when they passed on Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson, moved up in the draft and selected Trubisky second overall.
For you it was probably more like quid pro Cuervo, as the tweets read like they were written by Ryan Pace himself.
This is all a rather shocking development if your turnip truck blew a tire and only recently arrived to toss you in a ditch.
Yet, there was much anger in Chicago late Friday. Twitter erupted as only it can, though Twitter would be angry with a lovely summer night and roasted marshmallows.
The anger toward Pace -- in his sixth season as GM -- is a bit tardy as well, as it has been apparent for weeks that Pace would not allow Matt Nagy to start Nick Foles in Week 1.
Never mind the fourth-round pick Pace surrendered for Foles, or the $21 million guaranteed the Bears gave Foles while declining Trubisky's fifth-year option for 2021 worth $24 million.
It was all for show, to keep the hounds at bay while the Bears could start building the narrative for those that carry their water, to assure the Pace apologists that Trubisky has figured it all figured out in Year 4.
And please disregard that in his first year starting Mahomes won the MVP and in his second was Super Bowl MVP.
They will remind you that Trubisky started only 13 games in college and needed time to grow. If only someone had known about his lack of experience or ability to read a defense before the 2017 draft.
If only.
It's all river sewage under the bridge now anyway as Pace has staked his entire career to Trubisky. In any other city he would have been gone long ago, but ownership has seen fit to give Pace more time to build on a fine resume that includes 60 whole minutes of playoff football.
It's the baseball rebuilding equivalent of forever and a day.
It helps to have the national media in your pocket, excusing all manner of mishap and explained away as misfortune. Soon the locals will pirouette and insist extensions for Mahomes ($500 million) and Watson ($160 million) are bad news for those teams.
Only in Spin City is this good news for the Bears, who got lucky drafting a bad quarterback that they won't have to pay. Look at all the money they saved.
What Nagy says about it is irrelevant, as is whatever he thinks about who should play quarterback. Pace remains in control of the operation and all that Nagy says publicly will be directly in support of the GM and quarterback.
On the positive side, the Bears open with a very soft schedule and this buys Nagy some time. The Bears should be 3-0 -- maybe 4-0 -- before he starts thinking about how to tell Pace he wants Foles to play.
And if he had started Foles and then needed to go to Trubisky, who knows what would have been left of Trubisky at that point given the fragile state Trubisky must have been in once Foles was acquired.
Confidence is a serious issue here, though down the list of genuine quarterbacking concerns, so the Bears had little choice but to start with the prodigy.
Get angry if that makes you feel better, but stress is not good for the immune system, and you don't need anyone reminding you that 2020 is no year to be messing around with your immune system.
Try not to think about all the quarterbacks who were available for cheap, or about $20 million cheaper than Foles. That's an ownership problem, not yours.
And try not to think about Mahomes and Jackson because those who shill for the Bears remind us frequently that it shouldn't be part of the conversation anymore.
It's old news. Get over it.
Still, history suggests that high QB picks who haven't done enough in three years to merit a fifth aren't likely to strike lightning in the fourth, so you'll probably get your chance to see Foles at some point.
That doesn't mean Ryan Pace is giving up on Mitch Trubisky. Don't hold your breath waiting for that day.
That might also be bad for your health.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Gurnee police said Saturday they are unclear on what exactly prompted teenagers to engage in several

Gurnee police said Saturday they are unclear on what exactly prompted teenagers to engage in several small fights outside Gurnee Mills Friday night .
More officers were to be assigned to Gurnee Mills on Saturday night to make sure there would not be a repeat performance ; officers were also stationed at other likely teen hangouts in the village .
Hundreds of teens were apparently dropped off at the mall on Friday to hang out and go to movies , said Shawn Gaylor , the Gurnee Police Department 's crime prevention officer .
She said police surmise a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 7 p.m. these days ( 6 p.m. on Sundays ) .
As it closed , security personnel herded the kids out into the parking lot to wait to be picked up .
While out there , around five separate fights broke out among small groups of teens , Gaylor said .
Most of the kids were n't involved , and some even crossed Grand Avenue to get to the Menard 's parking lot and keep their distance , she said .
Gurnee police and officers from neighboring departments got to Gurnee Mills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got them apart and then we had to keep them apart '' until they got picked up , Gaylor said .
`` The kids were pretty riled up and yelling at other groups of kids . ''
Messages left with the mall management office on Saturday were not immediately returned .
An eyewitness , Latrisha Cole of Zion , took a short video showing kids running around , some wearing masks , others not .
Police were seen chasing a couple of kids and shouting at them to go home .
She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off '' at police .
None of the teens were taken into custody and no one was injured , Gaylor said .
Gaylor said what started the brawls is unclear .
`` I do n't think fighting is the main reason they are coming here , '' she said .
`` There are things to do around town and maybe conflicts arise when kids see other kids they do n't get along with . ''
Since none of the teens were arrested , it 's hard to know where they all came from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of kids were under 18 -- especially since most needed rides to go home -- and most of them did n't live within walking distance .
It took several hours for parents to arrive and collect their children , Gurnee police texted earlier Saturday .
Gaylor added it is unclear why there were so many kids dropped off at the mall on Friday night .
Hundreds of kids is more than are usually there at once , she said .

Police say small fights broke out at Gurnee Mills
Gurnee police said Saturday they are unclear on what exactly prompted teenagers to engage in several small fights outside Gurnee Mills Friday night.
More officers were to be assigned to Gurnee Mills on Saturday night to make sure there would not be a repeat performance; officers were also stationed at other likely teen hangouts in the village.
Hundreds of teens were apparently dropped off at the mall on Friday to hang out and go to movies, said Shawn Gaylor, Gurnee police crime prevention officer.
She said police surmise a lot of them didn't know the mall closes at 7 p.m. these days (6 p.m. on Sundays). As it closed, security personnel herded the kids out into the parking lot to wait to be picked up.
While out there, around five separate fights broke out among small groups of teens, Gaylor said.
Most of the kids weren't involved, and some even crossed Grand Avenue to get to the Menard's parking lot and keep their distance, she said.
Gurnee police and officers from neighboring departments got to Gurnee Mills and stopped the fights.
"We got them apart and then we had to keep them apart" until they got picked up, Gaylor said. "The kids were pretty riled up and yelling at other groups of kids."
Messages left with the mall management office on Saturday were not immediately returned.
An eyewitness, Latrisha Cole of Zion, took a short video showing kids running around, some wearing masks, others not. Police were seen chasing a couple of kids and shouting at them to go home. She said some of the kids started "mouthing off" at police.
None of the teens were taken into custody and no one was injured, Gaylor said.
Gaylor said what started the brawls is unclear.
"I don't think fighting is the main reason they are coming here," she said. "There are things to do around town and maybe conflicts arise when kids see other kids they don't get along with."
Since none of the teens were arrested, it's hard to know where they all came from, Gaylor said. Police believe the majority of kids were under 18 -- especially since most needed rides to go home -- and most of them didn't live within walking distance.
It took several hours for parents to arrive and collect their children, Gurnee police texted earlier Saturday.
Gaylor added it is unclear why there were so many kids dropped off at the mall on Friday night. Hundreds of kids is more than are usually there at once, she said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Even scarecrows need to social distance: Fests go on with different looks

Scarecrows will be scattered here and there across St. Charles to promote social distancing while still offering a way for the traditional fun of the 35th annual Scarecrow Festival to move forward .
Organizers with the St. Charles Business Alliance have decreased the festival 's footprint in Lincoln Park -- where the display typically is centered -- and instead are pairing scarecrows with businesses across town , which will offer deals , specials and events listed on a Scarecrow Festival Map .
Think of it as a `` Scarecrow Stroll , '' organizers say , and be aware , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opens for visitors from Oct. 9 to 11 .
`` While there will be major changes in place , we have been working hard to keep the spirit of this amazing community festival alive so that we can keep the joy and benefits it brings to our businesses and community , '' Jenna Sawicki , executive director of the St. Charles Business Alliance , said in a news release .
The Scarecrow Festival this year wo n't include the carnival or craft show , but it will feature a drive-in concert in partnership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a scavenger hunt through downtown and a pumpkin carver , whose demonstration of artistry and skill will be livestreamed from a roped-in area .
The setup in Lincoln Park will include a photography station and an information booth .
A `` Scarecrow in a Box '' promotion for sale will provide kids the materials to make a scarecrow at home , replacing the typical `` Make-Your-Own Scarecrow '' station from years past .
Adults , meanwhile , can buy a craft beer box for enjoyment at home , featuring seasonal specials from St. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that gives the event its name is set to continue , with some changes for health , safety and security .
Decorators can enter categories for clubs , nonprofits and schools , individuals or businesses , depending on their affiliation ; and anyone can enter the `` Mechanical & Mega '' category for the biggest and most impressive scarecrow designs .
First prize for each category is $ 500 .
All scarecrows entered in the contest this year must be weighted down to stand on concrete or pavement , using methods such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All entries must be a single , upright scarecrow .
Submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18 .
To download an entry form , visit scarecrowfest.com/scarecrowcontest .
Scarecrow fun also will be taking place throughout the month of October at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle .
The arboretum 's Scarecrow Trail runs Oct. 1 through 31 , with scarecrows decorated by local Scout troops placed around Meadow Lake near the visitors center .
Admission to the arboretum now requires a timed-entry ticket .
Tickets are available at mortonarb.org .

Even scarecrows need to social distance: Fests go on with different looks
The Scarecrow Trail at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle circles Meadow Lake. Visitors can take a stroll along the trail for free with arboretum entrance, which requires a timed-entry ticket. Courtesy of The Morton Arboretum
Scarecrows will be scattered here and there across St. Charles to promote social distancing while still offering a way for the traditional fun of the 35th annual Scarecrow Festival to move forward.
Organizers with the St. Charles Business Alliance have decreased the festival's footprint in Lincoln Park -- where the display typically is centered -- and instead are pairing scarecrows with businesses across town, which will offer deals, specials and events listed on a Scarecrow Festival Map.
- Marni Pyke | Staff Photographer, October 2017 The 35th annual Scarecrow Festival is set for Oct. 9 to 11, with scarecrows spread around town to encourage social distancing.
Think of it as a "Scarecrow Stroll," organizers say, and be aware, it will be a new-look event when it opens for visitors from Oct. 9 to 11.
"While there will be major changes in place, we have been working hard to keep the spirit of this amazing community festival alive so that we can keep the joy and benefits it brings to our businesses and community," Jenna Sawicki, executive director of the St. Charles Business Alliance, said in a news release.
The Scarecrow Festival this year won't include the carnival or craft show, but it will feature a drive-in concert in partnership with the St. Charles Park District, a scavenger hunt through downtown and a pumpkin carver, whose demonstration of artistry and skill will be livestreamed from a roped-in area. The setup in Lincoln Park will include a photography station and an information booth.
A "Scarecrow in a Box" promotion for sale will provide kids the materials to make a scarecrow at home, replacing the typical "Make-Your-Own Scarecrow" station from years past.
The Scarecrow Trail around Meadow Lake at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is set to be open Oct. 1 to 31 with regular admission to the arboretum, which now requires a timed-entry ticket. The trail includes scarecrows decorated by local Scout troops. - Courtesy of The Morton Arboretum
Adults, meanwhile, can buy a craft beer box for enjoyment at home, featuring seasonal specials from St. Charles breweries.
The scarecrow decorating contest that gives the event its name is set to continue, with some changes for health, safety and security.
Decorators can enter categories for clubs, nonprofits and schools, individuals or businesses, depending on their affiliation; and anyone can enter the "Mechanical & Mega" category for the biggest and most impressive scarecrow designs. First prize for each category is $500.
All scarecrows entered in the contest this year must be weighted down to stand on concrete or pavement, using methods such as sandbags, water jugs or cinder blocks. All entries must be a single, upright scarecrow. Submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18. To download an entry form, visit scarecrowfest.com/scarecrowcontest.
See scarecrows decorated by local Scout troops during the month of October at the Scarecrow Trail at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. - Courtesy of The Morton Arboretum
Scarecrow fun also will be taking place throughout the month of October at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
The arboretum's Scarecrow Trail runs Oct. 1 through 31, with scarecrows decorated by local Scout troops placed around Meadow Lake near the visitors center. Admission to the arboretum now requires a timed-entry ticket. Tickets are available at mortonarb.org.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Batavia is center of Kubb world this weekend

What the heck is Kubb , you may ask yourself .
The centuries-old lawn game , with Viking and Swedish origins , can be described as a combination of bowling and horseshoes and is played on what can best be called a pitch .
Energy City Kubb , a local Batavia club organized by George Sloan , is holding the second Illinois Kubb Championship tournament this weekend at Engstrom Park in Batavia .
Sloan said the game 's objective is to knock over wooden blocks by throwing wooden batons at them .
`` We limited the field to 22 teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there would be many more , '' he said .
The 2019 champions decided not to defend their title this year because of concerns over the pandemic .
With contestants and teams from at least four states , the park just south of Batavia High School was filled with people enjoying themselves .
`` We are grateful that the Batavia Park District helped set up the fields , '' Sloan said .
Cody Glorioso of Milwaukee let out a cheer and raised his arms in victory after teammate Jesse Fraim of Kalamazoo threw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match .
`` We 're used to playing for bragging rights , '' Fraim said after their win .
`` But it 's a great game that you can take very seriously if you want to . ''
Fraim started playing Kubb in 2014 after catching a game at an open house .
Now , competitions take him throughout the Midwest .
Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the top players this weekend .
Brian Beling of North Aurora and his teammate , Scott Kent of Batavia , won an early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tournament .
`` We have gotten better , '' said Beling , who also plays in a Tuesday night Kubb league at the Moose Lodge .
`` I enjoy the people , who are always good sports and fun people to be around , '' he said .

Batavia is center of Kubb world this weekend
What the heck is Kubb, you may ask yourself.
The centuries-old lawn game, with Viking and Swedish origins, can be described as a combination of bowling and horseshoes and is played on what can best be called a pitch.
Energy City Kubb, a local Batavia club organized by George Sloan, is holding the second Illinois Kubb Championship tournament this weekend at Engstrom Park in Batavia.
Sloan said the game's objective is to knock over wooden blocks by throwing wooden batons at them.
"We limited the field to 22 teams this year, but normally without COVID there would be many more," he said.
The 2019 champions decided not to defend their title this year because of concerns over the pandemic.
With contestants and teams from at least four states, the park just south of Batavia High School was filled with people enjoying themselves.
"We are grateful that the Batavia Park District helped set up the fields," Sloan said.
Cody Glorioso of Milwaukee let out a cheer and raised his arms in victory after teammate Jesse Fraim of Kalamazoo threw a winning toss in an early round match.
"We're used to playing for bragging rights," Fraim said after their win. "But it's a great game that you can take very seriously if you want to."
Fraim started playing Kubb in 2014 after catching a game at an open house. Now, competitions take him throughout the Midwest.
Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the top players this weekend.
Brian Beling of North Aurora and his teammate, Scott Kent of Batavia, won an early round match Saturday to advance in the tournament.
"We have gotten better," said Beling, who also plays in a Tuesday night Kubb league at the Moose Lodge.
"I enjoy the people, who are always good sports and fun people to be around," he said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Grammar Moses: 'Caregiver' or 'caretaker'? Who's caring for what?

Is it better to give than to take ?
Jan Hollen writes : `` Can you help us determine when to use 'caregiver ' and when to use 'caretaker ' ?
I always thought a 'caregiver ' gives care to someone ( a person ) , and a 'caretaker ' takes care of a thing .
Are they synonymous or do they have specific usage rules ? ''
You 'd think this would be a simple answer .
I 've always used `` caregiver '' to talk about someone who cares for people and `` caretaker '' as someone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it prudent to consult a few good resources .
Grammarist.com says the two terms are synonymous in the States but that in England one who provides care for another person is a `` career . ''
I turned to the very British Oxford English Dictionary , which says a `` caregiver '' is the same as a `` career '' -- someone who takes care of another person .
It also notes that a `` caretaker '' tends to buildings or other things but that in North America a `` caretaker '' also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Merriam-Webster says a `` caregiver '' tends specifically to people , while a `` caretaker '' can take care of people or things .
So I think we have consensus , Jan. For my money , the quintessential caretaker is Jack Torrance , who minded the Overlook Hotel in Stephen King 's `` The Shining '' ( and probably still does ) .
While he was more concerned with `` taking care '' of the people in his life with an ax , he lovingly tended to the Overlook .
And those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movie know the Overlook was more than just a building .
So in my twisted mind that satisfies both definitions of `` caretaker . ''
A reader who asked to be identified as `` KJ '' wrote to tell me that a board he is on was reviewing an intergovernmental agreement that -- in the first paragraph -- identifies parties to the agreement by noting their `` principle '' offices are in Whoville , Illinois .
`` Attorneys from both sides had reviewed this document and deemed it final , '' KJ said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the proper spelling is `` principal , '' meaning primary .
Some of you will shrug at this homophonic mishap , but in legal documents , precision is everything .
Contracts have been voided over a misspelled word or a misplaced numeral or comma .
Even if the result would n't be as dire as that , there is a good chance an attorney will have to redraft the document .
And who among us wants to spend more money on lawyers ?
Constant reader Cynthia Cwynar offered a fun paraprosdokian that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is especially poignant for me , given I just celebrated a wedding anniversary in such low-key fashion that we agreed the washer and dryer we had to buy a few weeks ago would serve as our gifts to one another .
For those of you in need of a refresher , a paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is unexpected in a way that requires you to reinterpret the earlier part .
It 's the basis for a lot of humor .
Therapist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her flowers .
Husband : To be honest , I never knew she sold flowers .
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Write him at jbaumann @ dailyherald.com .
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Grammar Moses: 'Caregiver' or 'caretaker'? Who's caring for what?
Is it better to give than to take?
Jan Hollen writes: "Can you help us determine when to use 'caregiver' and when to use 'caretaker'? I always thought a 'caregiver' gives care to someone (a person), and a 'caretaker' takes care of a thing. Are they synonymous or do they have specific usage rules?"
You'd think this would be a simple answer. I've always used "caregiver" to talk about someone who cares for people and "caretaker" as someone who cares for a thing.
I thought it prudent to consult a few good resources.
Grammarist.com says the two terms are synonymous in the States but that in England one who provides care for another person is a "career."
I turned to the very British Oxford English Dictionary, which says a "caregiver" is the same as a "career" -- someone who takes care of another person. It also notes that a "caretaker" tends to buildings or other things but that in North America a "caretaker" also can tend to people or animals.
Merriam-Webster says a "caregiver" tends specifically to people, while a "caretaker" can take care of people or things.
So I think we have consensus, Jan.
For my money, the quintessential caretaker is Jack Torrance, who minded the Overlook Hotel in Stephen King's "The Shining" (and probably still does).
While he was more concerned with "taking care" of the people in his life with an ax, he lovingly tended to the Overlook. And those who've read the book or seen the movie know the Overlook was more than just a building. So in my twisted mind that satisfies both definitions of "caretaker."
It's the principle
A reader who asked to be identified as "KJ" wrote to tell me that a board he is on was reviewing an intergovernmental agreement that -- in the first paragraph -- identifies parties to the agreement by noting their "principle" offices are in Whoville, Illinois.
"Attorneys from both sides had reviewed this document and deemed it final," KJ said.
The astute among you will note that the proper spelling is "principal," meaning primary.
Some of you will shrug at this homophonic mishap, but in legal documents, precision is everything. Contracts have been voided over a misspelled word or a misplaced numeral or comma.
Even if the result wouldn't be as dire as that, there is a good chance an attorney will have to redraft the document. And who among us wants to spend more money on lawyers?
Paraprosdokian redux
Constant reader Cynthia Cwynar offered a fun paraprosdokian that I hadn't heard before. It is especially poignant for me, given I just celebrated a wedding anniversary in such low-key fashion that we agreed the washer and dryer we had to buy a few weeks ago would serve as our gifts to one another.
For those of you in need of a refresher, a paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is unexpected in a way that requires you to reinterpret the earlier part. It's the basis for a lot of humor.
Therapist: Your wife says you never buy her flowers.
Husband: To be honest, I never knew she sold flowers.
Write carefully!
• Jim Baumann is vice president/managing editor of the Daily Herald. Write him at jbaumann@dailyherald.com. Put Grammar Moses in the subject line. You also can friend or follow Jim at facebook.com/baumannjim.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--College of DuPage launches anti-racism initiative

A new anti-racism initiative aims to unite DuPage County communities and provide a platform for meaningful conversations to help people reflect on , share experiences of and act against prejudice .
The College of DuPage launched the academic-yearlong program , Chaps Unite Against Racism , in partnership with DuPage County leaders .
The collegewide effort will involve activities examining the ways racism exists using social media , videos , photos and forums .
Its goal is to start open dialogue , strengthen diversity and create change in DuPage County .
`` College of DuPage values diversity and invites faculty , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all walks of life to get involved and join discussions about racial equity and inclusion , '' COD President Brian Caputo said .
`` Ultimately , this will propel us forward to take action toward building a more just community . ''
The campaign will include a `` Speak Your Truth '' blog series , with community leaders , college faculty , staff members and students sharing personal stories and insights about how race , diversity , equity and inclusion have affected their lives .
It also will include a community `` read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The first virtual forum , titled `` Does Freedom of Speech Really Mean I Can Say Whatever I Want ? ''
will be at noon Tuesday .
Panelists include COD general counsel Lilliana Kalin , political science professor David Goldberg , Student Life Manager Chuck Steele , and student trustee Samiha Syed .
It will include a round-table discussion about the lines between free speech and potentially disruptive behavior on COD 's campus and in its communities .
Members of Hope Presbyterian Church in Wheaton held an interfaith peace vigil Thursday to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and LGBTQ communities and other faith groups .
The progressive , predominantly white church has shared its sanctuary with the Black congregation of Bethel New Life Church for five years .
Signs posted on the church 's front lawn supporting Blacks were vandalized twice last month .
`` There is a lot of love on this hill , '' Bethel Pastor R. Keith Beauchamp , of Streamwood , told the cheering crowd during the vigil .
`` Love covers a multitude of sins . ''
Beauchamp said church members `` have already forgiven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident brought both congregations and other faith community members together for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced the church to close its doors .
Members of the Jewish , Muslim and Sikh communities shared their support of the church 's message of unity during the vigil .
Hope Presbyterian Pastor Jay Moses said replacing the damaged signs and installing surveillance cameras will cost the church $ 4,000 .
The church has set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds and has collected more than $ 1,200 .
This year 's theme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Racial Justice : A Moral Imperative , '' is addressing racism , environmental and social justice , COVID-19 , political activism , and issues facing Muslims globally .
The convention features more than 65 national speakers , respected scholars , authors , experts , artists and community leaders .
It also includes children 's programing , community service awards and entertainment .
Elgin Community College will celebrate Latinx Heritage Month virtually this year with events built around the theme `` ¡Ya es el Tiempo ! ''
-- `` Now is the time !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ news reporter and NBC Telemundo Chicago anchor , will deliver the keynote speech at 2 p.m. Sept. 15 .
The event is free but limited to 300 participants .
To register , visit tinyurl.com/LHMkickoff2020 .
In lieu of purchasing tickets , community members are urged to support the ECC Foundation 's Student Success Fund , which provides financial relief to all students , including those who are undocumented/DACA recipients , at risk of homelessness , have food insecurity or are struggling with unemployment and COVID-19 pandemic-related issues .
• Share stories , news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mkrishnamurthy @ dailyherald.com .

College of DuPage launches anti-racism initiative
A new anti-racism initiative aims to unite DuPage County communities and provide a platform for meaningful conversations to help people reflect on, share experiences of and act against prejudice.
The College of DuPage launched the academic-yearlong program, Chaps Unite Against Racism, in partnership with DuPage County leaders. The collegewide effort will involve activities examining the ways racism exists using social media, videos, photos and forums. Its goal is to start open dialogue, strengthen diversity and create change in DuPage County.
"College of DuPage values diversity and invites faculty, staff, students and community members from all walks of life to get involved and join discussions about racial equity and inclusion," COD President Brian Caputo said. "Ultimately, this will propel us forward to take action toward building a more just community."
Program notes
The campaign will include a "Speak Your Truth" blog series, with community leaders, college faculty, staff members and students sharing personal stories and insights about how race, diversity, equity and inclusion have affected their lives. It also will include a community "read and reflect" series and virtual forums.
The first virtual forum, titled "Does Freedom of Speech Really Mean I Can Say Whatever I Want?" will be at noon Tuesday. Panelists include COD general counsel Lilliana Kalin, political science professor David Goldberg, Student Life Manager Chuck Steele, and student trustee Samiha Syed. It will include a round-table discussion about the lines between free speech and potentially disruptive behavior on COD's campus and in its communities.
For information, visit cod.edu/chapsuniteagainstracism.
Peace vigil
Members of Hope Presbyterian Church in Wheaton held an interfaith peace vigil Thursday to combat hate, in solidarity with Black and LGBTQ communities and other faith groups.
- Brian Hill | Staff Photographer R. Keith Beauchamp, pastor of Bethel New Life Church, right, and pastor Jay Moses, of Hope Presbyterian Church in Wheaton, came together Tuesday to talk about the recent vandalism of signs posted in support of Black lives. The congregations of both churches share Hope Presbyterian's building for services.
The progressive, predominantly white church has shared its sanctuary with the Black congregation of Bethel New Life Church for five years. Signs posted on the church's front lawn supporting Blacks were vandalized twice last month.
"There is a lot of love on this hill," Bethel Pastor R. Keith Beauchamp, of Streamwood, told the cheering crowd during the vigil. "Love covers a multitude of sins."
Beauchamp said church members "have already forgiven" the vandals. He added the incident brought both congregations and other faith community members together for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced the church to close its doors.
Members of the Jewish, Muslim and Sikh communities shared their support of the church's message of unity during the vigil.
- Brian Hill | Staff Photographer Pastor Jay Moses, of Hope Presbyterian Church in Wheaton, says vandals repeatedly have destroyed the church's signs showing solidarity with the Black community.
Hope Presbyterian Pastor Jay Moses said replacing the damaged signs and installing surveillance cameras will cost the church $4,000. The church has set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds and has collected more than $1,200.
Virtual convention
The Islamic Society of North America's 57th annual convention continues Sunday virtually.
This year's theme, "The Struggle for Social and Racial Justice: A Moral Imperative," is addressing racism, environmental and social justice, COVID-19, political activism, and issues facing Muslims globally. The convention features more than 65 national speakers, respected scholars, authors, experts, artists and community leaders. It also includes children's programing, community service awards and entertainment.
Register at isna.net/convention-information/.
'¡Ya es el Tiempo!'
Elgin Community College will celebrate Latinx Heritage Month virtually this year with events built around the theme "¡Ya es el Tiempo!" -- "Now is the time!"
Jorge DeSantiago, Emmy Award-winning television news reporter and NBC Telemundo Chicago anchor, will deliver the keynote speech at 2 p.m. Sept. 15.
The event is free but limited to 300 participants. To register, visit tinyurl.com/LHMkickoff2020.
In lieu of purchasing tickets, community members are urged to support the ECC Foundation's Student Success Fund, which provides financial relief to all students, including those who are undocumented/DACA recipients, at risk of homelessness, have food insecurity or are struggling with unemployment and COVID-19 pandemic-related issues.
• Share stories, news and happenings from the suburban mosaic at mkrishnamurthy@dailyherald.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--White Sox's Nick Madrigal believes hits will just keep on comin'

Nick Madrigal knows every major-league pitcher has a scouting report on him .
And that sooner or later his lofty batting average figures to come down to earth .
Until that happens , though , the White Sox second baseman is happy to be riding on Cloud 9 and promises not to change his approach at the plate .
`` The overall battle is just kind of not overthinking it , '' Madrigal said before the White Sox played at Kansas City on Saturday .
`` I 'm at my best when I just see the ball and hit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 23-year-old has done in impressive fashion since returning from a shoulder injury that cost him 3½ weeks .
Madrigal has seen his average balloon to .400 thanks to an 11-for-23 hot streak that began when he went 2-for-4 against Kansas City on August 29 .
`` I 'm not worried about where the pitch is going to be or anything like that , '' Madrigal said .
`` I 've always been that way .
If I stick to my plan -- no matter who 's pitching or what team it is -- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit anyone .
I 've always believed that . ''
As for hitting for power ?
Well , that has n't happened yet as all of Madrigal 's 16 hits are singles , but he figures it will come with time .
`` I know it 's something that 's been on a lot of topics from people -- extra-base hits , '' said Madrigal , who had 27 doubles , 5 triples and 4 home runs in 473 minor-league at-bats last season .
`` Right now , my role is to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' So whether I 'm bunting every time or blooping it out there , I understand what my role is on this team .
I do n't need to try to hit home runs .
So I 've really tried to embrace that . ''
The Sox placed LHP Jace Fry on the 10-day injured list ( retroactive to September 3 ) with back spasms .
They also purchased the contract of RHP Alex McRae from the Schaumburg training facility and transferred left-hander Aaron Bummer to the 45-day injured list .
Fry has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has n't allowed a run for 8⅓ straight innings .
Manager Rick Renteria said he still expects Bummer to return this season .
Carlos Rodon ( shoulder ) was scheduled to throw Friday , but his back started acting up so the session was canceled .
Manager Rick Renteria said the Sox will decide what to do once they see how he 's feeling .
Rodon has n't pitched since August .
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White Sox's Nick Madrigal believes hits will just keep on comin'
White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal hits an RBI single against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. Associated Press
Nick Madrigal knows every major-league pitcher has a scouting report on him. And that sooner or later his lofty batting average figures to come down to earth.
Until that happens, though, the White Sox second baseman is happy to be riding on Cloud 9 and promises not to change his approach at the plate.
"The overall battle is just kind of not overthinking it," Madrigal said before the White Sox played at Kansas City on Saturday. "I'm at my best when I just see the ball and hit the ball."
Which is something the 23-year-old has done in impressive fashion since returning from a shoulder injury that cost him 3½ weeks. Madrigal has seen his average balloon to .400 thanks to an 11-for-23 hot streak that began when he went 2-for-4 against Kansas City on August 29.
"I'm not worried about where the pitch is going to be or anything like that," Madrigal said. "I've always been that way. If I stick to my plan -- no matter who's pitching or what team it is -- I'm going to be able to hit anyone. I've always believed that."
As for hitting for power? Well, that hasn't happened yet as all of Madrigal's 16 hits are singles, but he figures it will come with time.
"I know it's something that's been on a lot of topics from people -- extra-base hits," said Madrigal, who had 27 doubles, 5 triples and 4 home runs in 473 minor-league at-bats last season. "Right now, my role is to get on base for this lineup. ...
"So whether I'm bunting every time or blooping it out there, I understand what my role is on this team. I don't need to try to hit home runs. So I've really tried to embrace that."
Fry goes on IL:
The Sox placed LHP Jace Fry on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to September 3) with back spasms. They also purchased the contract of RHP Alex McRae from the Schaumburg training facility and transferred left-hander Aaron Bummer to the 45-day injured list. Fry has a 3.65 ERA in 12⅓ IP pitched and hasn't allowed a run for 8⅓ straight innings.
Manager Rick Renteria said he still expects Bummer to return this season.
Rodon update:
Carlos Rodon (shoulder) was scheduled to throw Friday, but his back started acting up so the session was canceled. Manager Rick Renteria said the Sox will decide what to do once they see how he's feeling. Rodon hasn't pitched since August. 3.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Ross hopes to stick with seven-inning doubleheaders

If it were up to David Ross , he 'd make seven-inning doubleheaders a permanent part of major league baseball .
The Cubs and Cardinals played another of those on Saturday .
`` I think the health of the players comes into effect so much when you 're talking about doubleheaders and the pitching staff , '' Ross said before the games .
`` Just the length of the day and how it can just absolutely wipe out your pitching staff .
`` I like the two sevens , I 've always liked to two sevens .
I never understood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then you get to the big leagues and it was two nines , day-nights and all that . ''
True doubleheaders have become rare in MLB anyway , since teams do n't want to lose a game at the gate .
When necessary , most teams were playing day-night doubleheaders with new crowds for each game .
`` I understand there 's a business side that comes into play , '' Ross said .
`` I have enjoyed it .
I think it 's smart for the health and especially this season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking into carrying it on .
I 've heard good feedback around the league . ''

Ross hopes to stick with seven-inning doubleheaders
Cubs manager David Ross signals for a new pitcher during the third inning of a baseball game Aug. 6 against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Associated Press
If it were up to David Ross, he'd make seven-inning doubleheaders a permanent part of major league baseball. The Cubs and Cardinals played another of those on Saturday.
"I think the health of the players comes into effect so much when you're talking about doubleheaders and the pitching staff," Ross said before the games. "Just the length of the day and how it can just absolutely wipe out your pitching staff.
"I like the two sevens, I've always liked to two sevens. I never understood you played them in the minors, then you get to the big leagues and it was two nines, day-nights and all that."
True doubleheaders have become rare in MLB anyway, since teams don't want to lose a game at the gate. When necessary, most teams were playing day-night doubleheaders with new crowds for each game.
"I understand there's a business side that comes into play," Ross said. "I have enjoyed it. I think it's smart for the health and especially this season. But I definitely would think they're looking into carrying it on. I've heard good feedback around the league."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--Cubs give Strop another chance in South Bend

The Cubs know Pedro Strop is great in the locker room , does he have anything left on the mound ?
After being released by the Reds on Aug. 31 , the Cubs signed Strop and sent him to the South Bend satellite camp .
Strop , 35 , pitched for the Cubs from 2013-19 before signing with Cincinnati as a free agent in the offseason .
`` I think Pedro 's been a big part of this group , one of my favorite teammates I 've ever had , '' manager David Ross said Saturday .
`` I mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personality , the way he carries himself , the way he works .
`` He can really affect the room .
But ultimately the goal is to get him back to being able to help us on the field , that 's first and foremost .
Then all those benefits come with him . ''
Strop pitched just 2⅓ innings for the Reds , posting a 3.86 ERA .
His last appearance was Aug. 7 before being sidelined with a groin injury .
The Cubs have tried some other former closers at South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Cody Allen .
Both pitchers were released without being brought to the majors .

Cubs give Strop another chance in South Bend
Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop throws against the Phillies on Aug. 15, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Cubs agreed to a minor league deal with Strop on Friday, bringing back the popular reliever after he was released by Cincinnati. AP File photo
The Cubs know Pedro Strop is great in the locker room, does he have anything left on the mound?
After being released by the Reds on Aug. 31, the Cubs signed Strop and sent him to the South Bend satellite camp. Strop, 35, pitched for the Cubs from 2013-19 before signing with Cincinnati as a free agent in the offseason.
"I think Pedro's been a big part of this group, one of my favorite teammates I've ever had," manager David Ross said Saturday. "I mean, this guy is infectious, his personality, the way he carries himself, the way he works.
"He can really affect the room. But ultimately the goal is to get him back to being able to help us on the field, that's first and foremost. Then all those benefits come with him."
Strop pitched just 2⅓ innings for the Reds, posting a 3.86 ERA. His last appearance was Aug. 7 before being sidelined with a groin injury.
The Cubs have tried some other former closers at South Bend, such as A.J. Ramos and Cody Allen. Both pitchers were released without being brought to the majors.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-09-05--A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young lead Aces past Dream, 89-79

BRADENTON , Fla. -- A'ja Wilson scored 13 of her 21 points in the second half and Jackie Young sparked @ @ @ @ @ the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 89-79 on Saturday night .
Wilson shot @ @ @ @ @ the floor , but made 9 of 11 free throws .
Young scored nine points @ @ @ @ @ during a 13-2 run that extended the Aces ' lead to 81-67 with 4:39 left @ @ @ @ @ get closer than eight thereafter .
Young finished with 18 points .
Angel McCoughtry and @ @ @ @ @ , and Dearica Hamby added 11 points and nine rebounds .
Las Vegas led by @ @ @ @ @ four after three quarters .
The Aces ( 14-4 ) are a game back of @ @ @ @ @ of Minnesota and Los Angeles with four games remaining .
The top two teams receive @ @ @ @ @ semifinals .

A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young lead Aces past Dream, 89-79
BRADENTON, Fla. -- A'ja Wilson scored 13 of her 21 points in the second half and Jackie Young sparked a fourth-quarter run to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 89-79 on Saturday night.
Wilson shot only 6 of 14 from the floor, but made 9 of 11 free throws. Young scored nine points, including six straight, during a 13-2 run that extended the Aces' lead to 81-67 with 4:39 left. The Dream didn't get closer than eight thereafter.
Young finished with 18 points. Angel McCoughtry and Kaylah McBride also had 18, and Dearica Hamby added 11 points and nine rebounds.
Las Vegas led by a point at halftime and four after three quarters.
The Aces (14-4) are a game back of first-place Seattle and one ahead of Minnesota and Los Angeles with four games remaining. The top two teams receive a double-bye into the playoff semifinals.
Betnijah Laney scored 21 points for Atlanta (5-14). Chennedy Carter added 19, Courtney Williams 18 and Elizabeth Williams 10.