dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-03--Grammar Moses: This canard is no fish tale

There are some words that make me smile .
Sometimes I can explain why , sometimes not .
I suspect `` canard '' is among my favorites because as a child I was fascinated by Julia Child .
As a French chef , she talked about canards endlessly .
My admiration for Julia Child might also explain my reverence for butter , despite having grown up in a margarine-only household .
In political discourse today , `` canard '' is bandied about for another reason .
What I did n't know as a 10-year-old watching a fuzzy black-and-white TV is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deliberate misrepresentation .
In the interest of maintaining the animal theme , a `` canard '' is a fish tale .
There is a third definition I was unaware of until today .
A `` canard '' is also a type of airplane or , more specifically , the little wing on some aircraft in front of the main wing that aids in stability .
You see them a lot on delta-wing fighter jets .
I consulted with my childhood buddy Scott Schuster , who knows every bolt , solenoid , flap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important quality in an airplane mechanic .
He knew right away what a canard is .
He told me much more than I needed to know for purposes of this column .
Shirley Schuster did n't raise a dummy .
This type of canard flies a whole lot better than Howard Hughes ' Spruce Goose did .
And that 's no lie .
You reap what you sew ?
So/sew/sow is a trio of homophones that can cause some people trouble .
The Bible taught me `` A man reaps what he sows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeds you plant ( sow ) now could turn into Seymour the man-eating plant some day and bite you in the backside .
Perhaps that was too literal .
At any rate , the past participle of `` sow '' is `` sown . ''
The past participle of `` sew '' is `` sewn . ''
I read a note from a well-meaning person apologizing for having `` sewn confusion . ''
Hey , it can happen to anyone .
The term is `` sown confusion . ''
I came up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point .
If I had gone through with the online purchase , the company would have `` sewn 'confusion ' '' on my sweatshirt .
Come to think of it , I hope the company has this in my size .
It would be fitting .
• 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 .

Grammar Moses: This canard is no fish tale
Had I ordered this sweatshirt I designed, the company would have sewn "confusion" on it.
This column has been updated to correct the name of Audrey II, the man-eating plant.
There are some words that make me smile. Sometimes I can explain why, sometimes not.
I suspect "canard" is among my favorites because as a child I was fascinated by Julia Child. As a French chef, she talked about canards endlessly.
"Canard" is French for "duck."
My admiration for Julia Child might also explain my reverence for butter, despite having grown up in a margarine-only household.
In political discourse today, "canard" is bandied about for another reason.
What I didn't know as a 10-year-old watching a fuzzy black-and-white TV is that a "canard" is also a deliberate misrepresentation. In the interest of maintaining the animal theme, a "canard" is a fish tale.
There is a third definition I was unaware of until today.
A "canard" is also a type of airplane or, more specifically, the little wing on some aircraft in front of the main wing that aids in stability. You see them a lot on delta-wing fighter jets.
I consulted with my childhood buddy Scott Schuster, who knows every bolt, solenoid, flap and cable on a 737 -- an important quality in an airplane mechanic.
He knew right away what a canard is. He told me much more than I needed to know for purposes of this column. Shirley Schuster didn't raise a dummy.
This type of canard flies a whole lot better than Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose did.
And that's no lie.
You reap what you sew?
So/sew/sow is a trio of homophones that can cause some people trouble.
The Bible taught me "A man reaps what he sows."
In other words, the seeds you plant (sow) now could turn into Audrey II the man-eating plant some day and bite you in the backside. Perhaps that was too literal.
Let's try "Bad deeds have consequences."
At any rate, the past participle of "sow" is "sown."
The past participle of "sew" is "sewn."
I read a note from a well-meaning person apologizing for having "sewn confusion."
Hey, it can happen to anyone. The term is "sown confusion." I came up with the attached sweatshirt design to illustrate my point. If I had gone through with the online purchase, the company would have "sewn 'confusion'" on my sweatshirt.
Come to think of it, I hope the company has this in my size. It would be fitting.
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--2020-10-03--Taggart gets first win at FAU, 21-17 over Charlotte

BOCA RATON , Fla. -- Nick Tronti accounted for three touchdowns , coach Willie Taggart collected his first win at Florida Atlantic and the Owls started their season with a 21-17 win over Charlotte in a Conference USA opener on Saturday night .
Trailing 10-0 , Tronti broke loose for a 49-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter , and then tossed a 25-yard touchdown pass to Logan Peterson .
The Owls ( 1-0 , 1-0 ) forced a fumble on the next series , and Tronti connected with T.J. Chase on a 16-yard touchdown two plays later .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 for Charlotte to cap the scoring with 13 minutes left .
Inside the final two minutes , the 49ers drove to the FAU 9 when time expired .
Tronti was 11 of 22 for 98 yards passing and added 94 yards rushing on 10 carries .
Chris Reynolds was 24-of-32 passing for 314 yards with a touchdown pass to lead Charlotte ( 0-2 , 0-1 ) .
Harbison finished with 49 yards rushing on 17 carries .
Seating was limited to 20 % capacity at 29,419-seat FAU Stadium .
Social-distancing measures were @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Taggart gets first win at FAU, 21-17 over Charlotte
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Nick Tronti accounted for three touchdowns, coach Willie Taggart collected his first win at Florida Atlantic and the Owls started their season with a 21-17 win over Charlotte in a Conference USA opener on Saturday night.
Trailing 10-0, Tronti broke loose for a 49-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter, and then tossed a 25-yard touchdown pass to Logan Peterson. The Owls (1-0, 1-0) forced a fumble on the next series, and Tronti connected with T.J. Chase on a 16-yard touchdown two plays later.
Tre Harbison III bulled in from the 1 for Charlotte to cap the scoring with 13 minutes left. Inside the final two minutes, the 49ers drove to the FAU 9 when time expired.
Tronti was 11 of 22 for 98 yards passing and added 94 yards rushing on 10 carries.
Chris Reynolds was 24-of-32 passing for 314 yards with a touchdown pass to lead Charlotte (0-2, 0-1). Harbison finished with 49 yards rushing on 17 carries.
Seating was limited to 20% capacity at 29,419-seat FAU Stadium. Social-distancing measures were in effect and masks were mandatory.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-03--Vaughn, Kansas State hold off Texas Tech for 31-21 win

MANHATTAN , Kan. -- Deuce Vaughn had a rushing touchdown and another receiving , Will Howard threw for 173 yards and a score and Kansas State held off Texas Tech for a 31-21 win Saturday .
Up 24-21 with two minutes left , Howard found Vaughn across the middle on third down for a 70-yard touchdown pass to seal the win .
Henry Colombi threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns , Xavier White added 113 yards rushing and a score on 12 carries for Texas Tech , which lost its ninth game in 10 tries against the Wildcats .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ efficient performance , throwing into double coverage on a drive deep in Wildcat territory which was intercepted by Jahron McPherson late in the fourth quarter .
Both starting quarterbacks spent more time in the locker room than the field after suffering injuries in the first half .
Red Raiders QB Alan Bowman left the game after he took a hit to his right leg midway through the first quarter and did n't return .
Halfway through the second quarter , Kansas State 's Skylar Thompson was hit and injured his right arm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sideline in a sling after going 5 of 10 for 33 yards and a passing touchdown .
Highly-touted freshman Will Howard , who took over for Thompson , completed 7 of 12 passes and looked poised in first game as a Wildcat .
Kansas State ( 2-1 , 2-0 Big 12 ) blocked a punt for the third straight game and took advantage two plays later with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Thompson to Briley Moore which opened up the scoring .
It was Moore again in the fourth quarter who eluded two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wildcats scored on the next play on a 4-yard TD run by Harry Trotter to regain the lead 24-21 .
Texas Tech ( 1-2 , 0-2 ) kicker Trey Wolff missed 33- and 35-yard field-goal attempts in the first half .
Colombi looked capable of carrying the offense for Texas Tech , but they 'll welcome Bowman back as soon as he is ready .
Kansas State suffered many injuries , but still battled for their first 2-0 start in Big 12 play since 2014 .
The Red Raiders travel to Iowa State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TCU .

Vaughn, Kansas State hold off Texas Tech for 31-21 win
Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman (10) tries to hang onto the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. Associated Press
Texas Tech wide receiver Myles Price, center, is tackled by Kansas State defensive back AJ Parker, left, and defensive end Wyatt Hubert (56) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. Associated Press
Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) beats Texas Tech defensive back Thomas Leggett (16) into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. Associated Press
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Deuce Vaughn had a rushing touchdown and another receiving, Will Howard threw for 173 yards and a score and Kansas State held off Texas Tech for a 31-21 win Saturday.
Up 24-21 with two minutes left, Howard found Vaughn across the middle on third down for a 70-yard touchdown pass to seal the win.
Henry Colombi threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns, Xavier White added 113 yards rushing and a score on 12 carries for Texas Tech, which lost its ninth game in 10 tries against the Wildcats.
Colombi had one big mistake despite an efficient performance, throwing into double coverage on a drive deep in Wildcat territory which was intercepted by Jahron McPherson late in the fourth quarter.
Both starting quarterbacks spent more time in the locker room than the field after suffering injuries in the first half.
Red Raiders QB Alan Bowman left the game after he took a hit to his right leg midway through the first quarter and didn't return.
Halfway through the second quarter, Kansas State's Skylar Thompson was hit and injured his right arm. He watched the second half from the sideline in a sling after going 5 of 10 for 33 yards and a passing touchdown.
Highly-touted freshman Will Howard, who took over for Thompson, completed 7 of 12 passes and looked poised in first game as a Wildcat.
Kansas State (2-1, 2-0 Big 12) blocked a punt for the third straight game and took advantage two plays later with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Thompson to Briley Moore which opened up the scoring.
It was Moore again in the fourth quarter who eluded two defenders for a 66-yard catch and the Wildcats scored on the next play on a 4-yard TD run by Harry Trotter to regain the lead 24-21.
Texas Tech (1-2, 0-2) kicker Trey Wolff missed 33- and 35-yard field-goal attempts in the first half.
THE TAKEAWAY
Colombi looked capable of carrying the offense for Texas Tech, but they'll welcome Bowman back as soon as he is ready.
Kansas State suffered many injuries, but still battled for their first 2-0 start in Big 12 play since 2014.
UP NEXT
The Red Raiders travel to Iowa State next Saturday. Kansas State heads to TCU.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-04--Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours 'critical'

BETHESDA , Md .
-- President Donald Trump went through a `` very concerning '' period Friday and faces a `` critical '' next two days in his fight against COVID-19 at a military hospital , his chief of staff said Saturday -- in contrast to a rosier assessment moments earlier by Trump doctors , who took pains not to reveal the president had received supplemental oxygen at the White House before his hospital admission .
Trump remained at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday .
He offered his own assessment of his status Saturday evening in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was beginning to feel better and hoped to `` be back soon . ''
Hours earlier , chief of staff Mark Meadows told reporters outside the hospital , `` We 're still not on a clear path yet to a full recovery . ''
In an update Saturday night , Trump 's chief doctor expressed cautious optimism but added that the president was `` not yet out of the woods . ''
The changing , and at times contradictory , accounts created a credibility crisis for the White House at a crucial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the nation 's leadership on the line .
With Trump expected to remain hospitalized several more days and the presidential election looming , his condition is being anxiously watched by Americans .
Moreover , the president 's health represents a national security issue of paramount importance not only to the functions of the U.S. government but to countries around the world , friendly and otherwise .
Saturday 's briefing by Navy Commander Dr. Sean Conley and other doctors raised more questions than it answered .
Conley repeatedly refused to say whether the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repeated questioning , and declined to share key details including how high a fever Trump had been running before it came back down to a normal range .
Conley also revealed that Trump had begun exhibiting `` clinical indications '' of COVID-19 on Thursday afternoon , earlier than previously known .
Conley spent much of the briefing dodging reporters ' questions , as he was pressed for details .
`` Thursday no oxygen .
None at this moment .
And yesterday with the team , while we were all here , he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But according to a person familiar with Trump 's condition , Trump was administered oxygen at the White House on Friday morning , well before he was transported to the military hospital by helicopter that evening .
The person was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to The Associated Press only on condition of anonymity , Conley said that Trump 's symptoms , including a mild cough , nasal congestion and fatigue `` are now resolving and improving , '' and said the president had been fever-free for 24 hours .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ which lowers body temperature and could mask or mitigate that symptom .
`` He 's in exceptionally good spirits , '' said another doctor , Sean Dooley , who said Trump 's heart , kidney , and liver functions were normal and that he was not having trouble breathing or walking around .
In an evening health update , Conley said Trump had been up and moving around his medical suite without difficulty and conducting business .
`` While not yet out of the woods , the team remains cautiously optimistic , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Trump defended his decision to continue campaigning and holding large events in the midst of a pandemic .
`` I had no choice , '' said Trump , who refused to abide by basic public health recommendations , including mask-wearing .
`` I had to be out front ...
I ca n't be locked up in a room upstairs and totally safe .
... As a leader , you have to confront problems . ''
Trump also thanked his medical team and hailed the state-of-the-art treatments he was receiving , comparing them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Trump 's medical care is far superior to the average American 's , with around-the-clock attention and experimental treatments .
The president was angry at Meadows ' public assessment of his health and , in an effort to prove his vitality , Trump ordered up the video and authorized longtime confidant Rudy Giuliani to release a statement on his behalf that he was feeling well , according to a Republican close to the White House not authorized to publicly discuss private conversations .
Trump is 74 years old and clinically obese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious complications from a virus that has infected more than 7 million people nationwide and killed more than 200,000 people in the U.S. First lady Melania Trump remained at the White House to recover from her own bout with the virus .
She was `` really handling it very nicely , '' Trump said in the video , noting with a touch of humor that she was `` just a little tiny bit younger '' -- in fact , 24 years younger .
Meadows himself had insisted Friday morning that Trump had only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House tried to project an image of normalcy .
It was unclear whether Trump already had received oxygen when Meadows spoke .
`` President Trump remains in good spirits , has mild symptoms and has been working throughout the day , '' press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said late in the day on Friday .
She said Trump had only been sent to Walter Reed as a precaution .
Trump 's administration has been less than transparent with the public throughout the pandemic , both about the president 's health and the virus ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first word that a close aide to Trump had been infected came from the media , not the White House .
And aides have repeatedly declined to share basic health information , including a full accounting of the president 's symptoms , what tests he 's undertaken and the results .
In a memo released late Friday , Conley did report that Trump had been treated at the hospital with remdesivir , an antiviral medication , after sharing that he 'd taking another experimental drug at the White House .
Conley declined to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before he was confirmed to have COVID-19 late Thursday .
He initially suggested that Trump was 72 hours into the diagnosis -- which would mean that he was confirmed infected Wednesday .
Conley later clarified that Trump was administered an accurate test for the virus on Thursday afternoon , after White House aide Hope Hicks was confirmed to be positive and Trump exhibited `` clinical indications '' of the virus .
The White House has said Trump was expected to stay at the hospital for `` a few days '' and would continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is equipped to allow him to keep up his official duties .
In addition to accessibility to tests and equipment , the decision to move to the hospital on Friday was made , at least in part , with the understanding that hurrying there later could send a worrying signal if he took a turn for the worse .
On Saturday , Conley said Trump 's blood oxygen level was 96 % , which is in the normal range .
The two experimental drugs he has received , given through an IV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Friday , he was given a single dose of a drug Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. is testing to supply antibodies to help his immune system fight the virus .
Friday night , he began a five-day course of remdesivir , a Gilead Sciences drug currently used for moderately and severely ill patients .
The drugs work in different ways -- the antibodies help the immune system rid the body of virus and remdesivir curbs the virus ' ability to multiply .
`` We 're maximizing all aspects of his care , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conley said .
`` I did n't want to hold anything back if there was any possibility it would add value to his care . ''
He noted that in many cases , COVID-19 can become more dangerous as the body responds .
`` The first week of COVID , and in particular day seven to 10 , are the most critical in determining the likely course of this illness , '' he said .
At the same time , the White House has been working to trace a flurry of new infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Attention is focused in particular on last Saturday 's White House event introducing Trump 's Supreme Court nominee .
That day , Trump gathered more than 150 people in the Rose Garden , where they mingled , hugged and shook hands -- overwhelmingly without masks .
There were also several indoor receptions , where Trump 's Supreme Court pick , Judge Amy Coney Barrett , her family , senators and others spent time in the close quarters of the White House , photographs show .
Among those who attended and have now tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chris Christie , White House counselor Kellyanne Conway , the president of the University of Notre Dame , and at least two Republican lawmakers -- Utah Sen. Mike Lee and North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis .
The president 's campaign manager , Bill Stepien , and the head of the Republican National Committee , Ronna McDaniel , have also tested positive , though they were not at the event .
Another prominent Republican who has tested positive : Sen. Ron Johnson .
R-Wis. One of the president 's personal assistants , Nick Luna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump several times recently , a White House official said Saturday night .
The official was n't authorized to discuss the matter by name and requested anonymity .

Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours 'critical'
In this image released by the White House, President Donald Trump works in his conference room at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, after testing positive for COVID-19. (Joyce N. Boghosian/The White House via AP)
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows gives a thumbs up following a medical briefing with reporters at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, on President Donald Trump, who was admitted to the hospital after contracting the coronavirus.
The helicopter that will carry President Donald Trump to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., lands on the South Lawn of White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. The White House says Trump will spend a "few days" at the military hospital after contracting COVID-19.
This shows a White House memorandum released Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 by the Physician to the President, confirming that both President Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk to board Air Force One to travel to the first presidential debate in Cleveland, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Andrews Air Force Base, Md.
President Donald Trump salutes as he boards Marine One as he leaves the White House to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after he tested positive for COVID-19, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Washington.
President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as he leaves the White House to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after he tested positive for COVID-19, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Washington.
President Donald Trump boards Marine One as he leaves the White House to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after he tested positive for COVID-19, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Washington.
Dr. Sean Conley, physician to President Donald Trump, briefs reporters at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Trump was admitted to the hospital after contracting the coronavirus.
In this image released by the White House, President Donald Trump works in the Presidential Suite at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, after testing positive for COVID-19. (Joyce N. Boghosian/The White House via AP)
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows gives a thumbs up following a medical briefing with reporters at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, on President Donald Trump, who was admitted to the hospital after contracting the coronavirus.
The helicopter that will carry President Donald Trump to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., lands on the South Lawn of White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. The White House says Trump will spend a "few days" at the military hospital after contracting COVID-19.
This shows a White House memorandum released Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 by the Physician to the President, confirming that both President Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk to board Air Force One to travel to the first presidential debate in Cleveland, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Andrews Air Force Base, Md.
President Donald Trump salutes as he boards Marine One as he leaves the White House to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after he tested positive for COVID-19, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Washington.
President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as he leaves the White House to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after he tested positive for COVID-19, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Washington.
President Donald Trump boards Marine One as he leaves the White House to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after he tested positive for COVID-19, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Washington.
Dr. Sean Conley, physician to President Donald Trump, briefs reporters at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Trump was admitted to the hospital after contracting the coronavirus.
Dr. Sean Conley, physician to President Donald Trump, briefs reporters Saturday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Trump was admitted to the hospital after contracting the coronavirus. Associated Press
BETHESDA, Md. -- President Donald Trump went through a "very concerning" period Friday and faces a "critical" next two days in his fight against COVID-19 at a military hospital, his chief of staff said Saturday -- in contrast to a rosier assessment moments earlier by Trump doctors, who took pains not to reveal the president had received supplemental oxygen at the White House before his hospital admission.
Trump remained at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday. He offered his own assessment of his status Saturday evening in a video from his hospital suite, saying he was beginning to feel better and hoped to "be back soon."
Hours earlier, chief of staff Mark Meadows told reporters outside the hospital, "We're still not on a clear path yet to a full recovery." In an update Saturday night, Trump's chief doctor expressed cautious optimism but added that the president was "not yet out of the woods."
The changing, and at times contradictory, accounts created a credibility crisis for the White House at a crucial moment, with the president's health and the nation's leadership on the line. With Trump expected to remain hospitalized several more days and the presidential election looming, his condition is being anxiously watched by Americans.
Moreover, the president's health represents a national security issue of paramount importance not only to the functions of the U.S. government but to countries around the world, friendly and otherwise.
Saturday's briefing by Navy Commander Dr. Sean Conley and other doctors raised more questions than it answered. Conley repeatedly refused to say whether the president ever needed supplemental oxygen, despite repeated questioning, and declined to share key details including how high a fever Trump had been running before it came back down to a normal range. Conley also revealed that Trump had begun exhibiting "clinical indications" of COVID-19 on Thursday afternoon, earlier than previously known.
Conley spent much of the briefing dodging reporters' questions, as he was pressed for details.
"Thursday no oxygen. None at this moment. And yesterday with the team, while we were all here, he was not on oxygen," Conley said.
But according to a person familiar with Trump's condition, Trump was administered oxygen at the White House on Friday morning, well before he was transported to the military hospital by helicopter that evening. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to The Associated Press only on condition of anonymity,
Conley said that Trump's symptoms, including a mild cough, nasal congestion and fatigue "are now resolving and improving," and said the president had been fever-free for 24 hours. But Trump also is taking aspirin, which lowers body temperature and could mask or mitigate that symptom.
"He's in exceptionally good spirits," said another doctor, Sean Dooley, who said Trump's heart, kidney, and liver functions were normal and that he was not having trouble breathing or walking around.
In an evening health update, Conley said Trump had been up and moving around his medical suite without difficulty and conducting business. "While not yet out of the woods, the team remains cautiously optimistic," he said.
In the hospital video, Trump defended his decision to continue campaigning and holding large events in the midst of a pandemic.
"I had no choice," said Trump, who refused to abide by basic public health recommendations, including mask-wearing. "I had to be out front ... I can't be locked up in a room upstairs and totally safe. ... As a leader, you have to confront problems."
Trump also thanked his medical team and hailed the state-of-the-art treatments he was receiving, comparing them to "miracles coming down from God." Trump's medical care is far superior to the average American's, with around-the-clock attention and experimental treatments.
The president was angry at Meadows' public assessment of his health and, in an effort to prove his vitality, Trump ordered up the video and authorized longtime confidant Rudy Giuliani to release a statement on his behalf that he was feeling well, according to a Republican close to the White House not authorized to publicly discuss private conversations.
Trump is 74 years old and clinically obese, putting him at higher risk of serious complications from a virus that has infected more than 7 million people nationwide and killed more than 200,000 people in the U.S.
First lady Melania Trump remained at the White House to recover from her own bout with the virus. She was "really handling it very nicely," Trump said in the video, noting with a touch of humor that she was "just a little tiny bit younger" -- in fact, 24 years younger.
Meadows himself had insisted Friday morning that Trump had only "mild symptoms" as the White House tried to project an image of normalcy. It was unclear whether Trump already had received oxygen when Meadows spoke.
"President Trump remains in good spirits, has mild symptoms and has been working throughout the day," press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said late in the day on Friday. She said Trump had only been sent to Walter Reed as a precaution.
Trump's administration has been less than transparent with the public throughout the pandemic, both about the president's health and the virus' spread inside the White House. The first word that a close aide to Trump had been infected came from the media, not the White House. And aides have repeatedly declined to share basic health information, including a full accounting of the president's symptoms, what tests he's undertaken and the results.
In a memo released late Friday, Conley did report that Trump had been treated at the hospital with remdesivir, an antiviral medication, after sharing that he'd taking another experimental drug at the White House.
Conley declined to say when Trump had last been tested before he was confirmed to have COVID-19 late Thursday. He initially suggested that Trump was 72 hours into the diagnosis -- which would mean that he was confirmed infected Wednesday. Conley later clarified that Trump was administered an accurate test for the virus on Thursday afternoon, after White House aide Hope Hicks was confirmed to be positive and Trump exhibited "clinical indications" of the virus.
The White House has said Trump was expected to stay at the hospital for "a few days" and would continue to work from its presidential suite, which is equipped to allow him to keep up his official duties. In addition to accessibility to tests and equipment, the decision to move to the hospital on Friday was made, at least in part, with the understanding that hurrying there later could send a worrying signal if he took a turn for the worse.
On Saturday, Conley said Trump's blood oxygen level was 96%, which is in the normal range. The two experimental drugs he has received, given through an IV, have shown some promise against COVID-19. On Friday, he was given a single dose of a drug Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. is testing to supply antibodies to help his immune system fight the virus.
Friday night, he began a five-day course of remdesivir, a Gilead Sciences drug currently used for moderately and severely ill patients. The drugs work in different ways -- the antibodies help the immune system rid the body of virus and remdesivir curbs the virus' ability to multiply.
"We're maximizing all aspects of his care," attacking the virus in multiple ways, Conley said. "I didn't want to hold anything back if there was any possibility it would add value to his care."
He noted that in many cases, COVID-19 can become more dangerous as the body responds. "The first week of COVID, and in particular day seven to 10, are the most critical in determining the likely course of this illness," he said.
At the same time, the White House has been working to trace a flurry of new infections of close Trump aides and allies. Attention is focused in particular on last Saturday's White House event introducing Trump's Supreme Court nominee. That day, Trump gathered more than 150 people in the Rose Garden, where they mingled, hugged and shook hands -- overwhelmingly without masks. There were also several indoor receptions, where Trump's Supreme Court pick, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, her family, senators and others spent time in the close quarters of the White House, photographs show.
Among those who attended and have now tested positive: former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, the president of the University of Notre Dame, and at least two Republican lawmakers -- Utah Sen. Mike Lee and North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis. The president's campaign manager, Bill Stepien, and the head of the Republican National Committee, Ronna McDaniel, have also tested positive, though they were not at the event. Another prominent Republican who has tested positive: Sen. Ron Johnson. R-Wis.
One of the president's personal assistants, Nick Luna, tested positive after having traveled with Trump several times recently, a White House official said Saturday night. The official wasn't authorized to discuss the matter by name and requested anonymity.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-03--Woman dies in crash during motorcycle training course

A woman died as a result of a single-vehicle crash during a motorcycle safety training class at Harper College in Palatine on Saturday , officials said .
The 66-year-old woman from Winfield was taking the class on behalf of the Illinois Department of Transportation , according to a news release from Harper College .
The woman was taken to Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights , where she was pronounced dead about 2:05 p.m. , the release said .
Harper College administers the training program and operates 14 sites throughout northern Illinois , according to the release .
The woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rider Course -- a 20-hour classroom and on-motorcycle class -- and it was day two of the three-day program when the accident occurred , according to the release .
`` On behalf of the entire Harper College community , I want to extend my sincerest condolences to her family and friends , '' Harper College President Dr. Avis Proctor said in the release .
`` Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time . ''
The Harper College Police Department is investigating the accident with support from Palatine police .

Woman dies in crash during motorcycle training course at Harper College
A woman died Saturday after single-vehicle crash during a motorcycle safety training class at Harper College in Palatine, officials said.
Carol Counelis, 66, of Winfield, was identified Sunday morning by the Cook County medical examiner's office as the person killed while taking the class offered by the college on behalf of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Counelis was participating in the Three Wheel Basic Rider Course, a 20-hour classroom and on-motorcycle class, according to Harper officials. The crash occurred about 1 p.m. Saturday, during what was day two of the three-day program.
Counelis was taken from the scene to Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, where she was pronounced dead about 2:05 p.m.
"On behalf of the entire Harper College community, I want to extend my sincerest condolences to her family and friends," Harper College President Dr. Avis Proctor said in the college's news release Saturday.
The Harper College Police Department is investigating the crash with support from Palatine police.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-03--Good News Sunday: One Barrington family, two Eagle Scouts

This is Good News Sunday , a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published by the Daily Herald during the previous week : A family in Barrington has not one , but two members who are Eagle Scouts , a rank achieved by few in the scouting community .
Blake Garrels , a senior at Barrington High School , became an Eagle Scout during a ceremony recently at his family 's home in Barrington .
His father , John , earned the rank 31 years ago in his native Mt .
Pleasant , Iowa .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must progress through all seven ranks , earn 21 merit badges , serve six months in a position of responsibility and plan and lead a service project , among other things .
Only 8 % of Scouts accomplished that last year , according to Boy Scouts of America .
Becoming an Eagle Scout like his dad has been his goal for years , said Blake , who joined Troop 29 in Barrington in fifth grade .
`` It was challenging .
It 's a lot of learning new skills , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to say , 'Oh , I do n't want to do this ' or ' I should quit , ' but , really , it teaches you valuable skills that you 'll need and use later in life . ''
Blake 's dad served as assistant scoutmaster for his son 's troop for four years , which gave the two further chance to bond .
For the full story , click here .
Students collect tech to help others e-learn A pair of suburban high school students are working toward a shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to more students .
Their collection box near the entrance to Arlington Heights Memorial Library has drawn steady donations -- of mostly laptops and iPads -- and the teens are just getting started .
Rohan Ganeshan , a freshman at Buffalo Grove High School , and Sachleen Tuteja , a sophomore at Illinois Math and Science Academy in Aurora , met while junior high students at Quest Academy in Palatine .
Beyond their love of math and science , the two share a passion for service and helping others .
The pandemic only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ switch to e-learning , the disparity among students who had access to technology in their homes and those who did not was glaring to these teens .
`` Ensuring distance learning is nearly impossible for these students , especially given the high-level interactions in classes , '' Rohan said .
`` Not to mention , this puts them at a major disadvantage and at a risk of not getting a proper education to secure their future . ''
For the full story , click here .
For many preschool students , the break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a significant portion of their very young lives .
But a small group of third- through sixth-graders in Schaumburg 's Wyndham Cove neighborhood helped bridge some of the gap for their younger siblings and neighbors this summer by running their own `` Summer Fun School '' out of an open garage .
For several weeks , the student-crafted curriculum included lessons in reading , writing and music .
Gym classes included biking or riding scooters .
And it all ended with the presentation of certificates of completion at a graduation ceremony attended by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Education President Bob Kaplan , who lives in the neighborhood .
Parent Sarang Kortikar said he marveled at the self-motivation of his 10-year-old daughter Ananya and four of her friends , who recognized the impact COVID-19 isolation was having on the younger children .
But they also were aware of safety protocols , he said .
`` They knew they had to be very careful , '' Kortikar said .
For the full story , click here .
`` Addison has faced many challenges over the years , and we have learned that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come together and help one another , '' Veenstra said .
Each kit contains disposable masks , hand sanitizer and educational materials .
For children , there are even COVID-related coloring books and colored pencils .
For the full story , click here .
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Good News Sunday: One Barrington family, two Eagle Scouts
Blake Garrels, 18, of Barrington, earned the rank of Eagle Scout just as his father, John, did 31 years ago. Courtesy of Jennifer Garrels
This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published by the Daily Herald during the previous week:
A family in Barrington has not one, but two members who are Eagle Scouts, a rank achieved by few in the scouting community.
Blake Garrels, a senior at Barrington High School, became an Eagle Scout during a ceremony recently at his family's home in Barrington. His father, John, earned the rank 31 years ago in his native Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
To become an Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts must progress through all seven ranks, earn 21 merit badges, serve six months in a position of responsibility and plan and lead a service project, among other things. Only 8% of Scouts accomplished that last year, according to Boy Scouts of America.
Becoming an Eagle Scout like his dad has been his goal for years, said Blake, who joined Troop 29 in Barrington in fifth grade.
"It was challenging. It's a lot of learning new skills," he said. "I think sometime you may want to say, 'Oh, I don't want to do this' or 'I should quit,' but, really, it teaches you valuable skills that you'll need and use later in life."
Blake's dad served as assistant scoutmaster for his son's troop for four years, which gave the two further chance to bond.
For the full story, click here.
Students collect tech to help others e-learn
A pair of suburban high school students are working toward a shared dream: to make digital devices accessible to more students.
Their collection box near the entrance to Arlington Heights Memorial Library has drawn steady donations -- of mostly laptops and iPads -- and the teens are just getting started.
Rohan Ganeshan, a freshman at Buffalo Grove High School, and Sachleen Tuteja, a sophomore at Illinois Math and Science Academy in Aurora, met while junior high students at Quest Academy in Palatine.
Beyond their love of math and science, the two share a passion for service and helping others. The pandemic only magnified that. When schools made the switch to e-learning, the disparity among students who had access to technology in their homes and those who did not was glaring to these teens.
"Ensuring distance learning is nearly impossible for these students, especially given the high-level interactions in classes," Rohan said. "Not to mention, this puts them at a major disadvantage and at a risk of not getting a proper education to secure their future."
For the full story, click here.
'Summer School' for younger siblings
For many preschool students, the break since their last in-person schooling has lasted a significant portion of their very young lives.
But a small group of third- through sixth-graders in Schaumburg's Wyndham Cove neighborhood helped bridge some of the gap for their younger siblings and neighbors this summer by running their own "Summer Fun School" out of an open garage.
For several weeks, the student-crafted curriculum included lessons in reading, writing and music. Gym classes included biking or riding scooters. And it all ended with the presentation of certificates of completion at a graduation ceremony attended by Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 Board of Education President Bob Kaplan, who lives in the neighborhood.
Parent Sarang Kortikar said he marveled at the self-motivation of his 10-year-old daughter Ananya and four of her friends, who recognized the impact COVID-19 isolation was having on the younger children. But they also were aware of safety protocols, he said.
"They knew they had to be very careful," Kortikar said.
For the full story, click here.
Addison seniors put together COVID-19 kits
Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra worked alongside the Addison Park District Senior Club to assemble 1,000 COVID-19 Readiness Kits recently.
"Addison has faced many challenges over the years, and we have learned that no challenge is insurmountable when we all come together and help one another," Veenstra said. Each kit contains disposable masks, hand sanitizer and educational materials.
For children, there are even COVID-related coloring books and colored pencils.
Distribution continues weekly this month.
For the full story, click here.
• Good News Sunday will run each weekend. Visit dailyherald.com/newsletters to sign up for our Good News Sunday newsletter.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-04--Pozuelo's late goal rallies Toronto FC to 2-1 win over Union

EAST HARTFORD , Conn. -- Alejandro Pozuelo scored in the 76th minute , rallying Toronto FC to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night .
Pozuelo 's seventh goal of the season was the winner .
Ayo Akinola tied it for Toronto in the 58th minute with his seventh goal of the season .
Philadelphia jumped out to an early lead when Sergio Santos scored from close range in the fifth minute .
Toronto ( 9-2-4 ) , playing in its temporary home in Connecticut , is unbeaten in five games .
Philadelphia ( 8-3-4 ) lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
WASHINGTON -- John Gallagher scored a pair of goals and Atlanta United dominated D.C. United from the outset .
Brooks Lennon scored in the 41st minute and Adam Jahn in the 70th for Atlanta ( 5-8-2 ) .
Orlando City ( 8-2-5 ) stretched its league-best unbeaten streak to nine .
The Red Bulls ( 6-7-2 ) had their two-match win streak snapped .
Florian Valot scored off a deflection in the 54th minute for the Red Bulls .
HARRISON , N.J. -- Robert Beric and Francisco Calvo scored to help Chicago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scored an empty-netter to pull Chicago even at 2-2 in the 73rd minute .
Chicago ( 4-7-4 ) is unbeaten in its last three games with two wins .
Lassi Lappalainen and Maximiliano Urruti scored for Montreal ( 5-8-2 ) , which has lost four of its last five games .
FOXBOROUGH , Mass .
-- Joe Willis made three of his five saves in a four-minute span as Nashville and New England played to a scoreless draw .
Tajon Buchanan had three shots for the Revolution ( 5-3-7 ) , including a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Willis tapped over the crossbar .
He had another shot deflected by Willis three minutes later .
Goalie Matt Turner had one save for Nashville ( 4-5-5 ) , which had a player test positive for COVID-19 before traveling for the game .
He did not travel and is in self quarantine .
The rest of the team tested negative twice before heading to the game .
ST. PAUL , Minn. -- Kevin Molino and Kei Kamara scored and Minnesota United picked up its first win in five games .
Dayne St. Clair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minute to help preserve the shutout for Minnesota ( 6-5-4 ) .
Cincinnati ( 3-8-4 ) has n't scored in its last four contests .
FORT LAUDERDALE , Fla. -- Alexandru Mitrita scored twice in the first half , leading New York City past Miami .
New York City ( 7-6-2 ) has won consecutive games since a 1-0 loss to Toronto on Sept. 23 .
Inter Miami ( 3-10-2 ) has lost three straight .
Anton Tinnerholm scored in the 35th minute for NYCFC .
Alexander Ring assisted on all three goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 38th minutes for Miami .
HOUSTON -- Alan Pulido had his first multi-goal game in MLS , Gianluca Busio had two assists and Kansas City beat Houston .
Pulido scored in the 34th and 73rd minutes as Sporting ( 7-5-2 ) snapped a two-game skid .
Sam Junqua scored his first MLS goal for the Dynamo in the 84th minute .
Houston ( 3-5-7 ) is winless , with three losses , in its last six games .

Pozuelo's late goal rallies Toronto FC to 2-1 win over Union
Toronto FC's Ayo Akinola, center, is pressured by Philadelphia Union's Jose "El Brujo" Martinez, left, and Mark McKenzie, front right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in East Hartford, Conn. Associated Press
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. -- Alejandro Pozuelo scored in the 76th minute, rallying Toronto FC to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.
Pozuelo's seventh goal of the season was the winner. Ayo Akinola tied it for Toronto in the 58th minute with his seventh goal of the season.
Philadelphia jumped out to an early lead when Sergio Santos scored from close range in the fifth minute.
Toronto (9-2-4), playing in its temporary home in Connecticut, is unbeaten in five games.
Philadelphia (8-3-4) lost for the first time in six games.
ATLANTA UNITED 4, D.C. UNITED 0
WASHINGTON -- John Gallagher scored a pair of goals and Atlanta United dominated D.C. United from the outset.
Brooks Lennon scored in the 41st minute and Adam Jahn in the 70th for Atlanta (5-8-2).
D.C. United slipped to 2-8-5.
ORLANDO CITY 3, RED BULLS 1
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Daryl Dike, Junior Urso and Antonio Carlos scored, leading Orlando City past the Red Bulls.
Orlando City (8-2-5) stretched its league-best unbeaten streak to nine. The Red Bulls (6-7-2) had their two-match win streak snapped.
Florian Valot scored off a deflection in the 54th minute for the Red Bulls.
FIRE 2, IMPACT 2
HARRISON, N.J. -- Robert Beric and Francisco Calvo scored to help Chicago to a draw with Montreal.
Calvo scored an empty-netter to pull Chicago even at 2-2 in the 73rd minute. Chicago (4-7-4) is unbeaten in its last three games with two wins.
Lassi Lappalainen and Maximiliano Urruti scored for Montreal (5-8-2) , which has lost four of its last five games.
NASHVILLE 0, REVOLUTION 0
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Joe Willis made three of his five saves in a four-minute span as Nashville and New England played to a scoreless draw.
Tajon Buchanan had three shots for the Revolution (5-3-7), including a header attempt in the 61st minute that Willis tapped over the crossbar. He had another shot deflected by Willis three minutes later.
Goalie Matt Turner had one save for Nashville (4-5-5), which had a player test positive for COVID-19 before traveling for the game. He did not travel and is in self quarantine. The rest of the team tested negative twice before heading to the game.
MINNESOTA UNITED 2, FC CINCINNATI 0
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Kevin Molino and Kei Kamara scored and Minnesota United picked up its first win in five games.
Dayne St. Clair made a diving save in the 83rd minute to help preserve the shutout for Minnesota (6-5-4).
Cincinnati (3-8-4) hasn't scored in its last four contests.
NYCFC 3, INTER MIAMI 2
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Alexandru Mitrita scored twice in the first half, leading New York City past Miami.
New York City (7-6-2) has won consecutive games since a 1-0 loss to Toronto on Sept. 23. Inter Miami (3-10-2) has lost three straight.
Anton Tinnerholm scored in the 35th minute for NYCFC. Alexander Ring assisted on all three goals.
Lewis Morgan scored in the 27th and 38th minutes for Miami.
SPORTING KC 2, DYNAMO 0
HOUSTON -- Alan Pulido had his first multi-goal game in MLS, Gianluca Busio had two assists and Kansas City beat Houston.
Pulido scored in the 34th and 73rd minutes as Sporting (7-5-2) snapped a two-game skid.
Sam Junqua scored his first MLS goal for the Dynamo in the 84th minute. Houston (3-5-7) is winless, with three losses, in its last six games.
CREW 2, FC Dallas 2
FRISCO, Texas -- Pedro Santos had a goal and an assist for Columbus as the Crew tied Dallas and moved into a tie for first place in the Eastern Conference.
Santos scored in the 62nd minute to forge the tie. Columbus (9-2-4) is tied for first in the conference with Toronto, which defeated Philadelphia on Saturday.
Youness Mokhtar tied the match at 1 two minutes into the second half off an assist from Santos.
Michael Barrios scored on a header in the 35th minute for Dallas (5-3-6), which has played consecutive draws. Reto Ziegler scored off a penalty-kick in the 53rd minute.
SOUNDERS 3, WHITECAPS 1
SEATTLE -- João Paulo scored early in the second and Seattle scored all its goals after halftime in a win over Vancouver.
The match was a home game for Vancouver and was played at Century Link Field.
Paulo scored in the 46th minute from about 20 yards out to put Seattle (8-3-3) up 1-0. Seven minutes later, Vancouver's Érik Godoy scored an own goal in an attempt to clear a center in front of the net. Raúl Ruidíaz scored his ninth goal of the season in the 58th minute on a header off a corner kick.
Freddy Montero got Vancouver (5-10-0) on the board when he scored on a penalty kick in the 65th minute.
EARTHQUAKES 2, GALAXY 1
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Andy Ríos scored on a penalty kick in the 82nd minute and San Jose beat Los Angeles.
The Earthquakes (4-6-5) have won two straight, both against Los Angeles teams. The Galaxy (4-7-3) have lost their last four.
Sebastian Lletget scored his sixth goal of the season to give the Galaxy a 1-0 lead four minutes in.
Twenty-year-old Marcos Lopez tied it at the 42nd minute mark with his first MLS goal, scoring on an uncontested shot from about 12 yards out.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-04--Trump declares 'I get it,' then briefly leaves hospital

BETHESDA , Md .
-- President Donald Trump declared , `` I get it , '' in a message to the nation Sunday evening before briefly leaving the hospital to salute cheering supporters from his motorcade , a surprising move that raised new questions about the president 's understanding of the coronavirus that has killed more than 209,000 Americans .
Hours earlier , Trump 's medical team reported that his blood oxygen level dropped suddenly twice in recent days and that they gave him a steroid treatment typically only recommended for the very sick .
The doctors also said his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be discharged as early as Monday .
`` It 's been a very interesting journey .
I learned a lot about COVID , '' Trump said , standing in his hospital room in a video posted on social media .
`` I learned it by really going to school . ''
He added , `` I get it , and I understand it . ''
Before the video was posted , the infected president cruised by supporters in his bulletproof SUV , windows rolled up , driven by Secret Service agents in protective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease that has swept through the White House in recent days .
`` This is insanity , '' tweeted Dr. James P. Phillips , an attending physician at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center , where Trump has been hospitalized since Friday evening .
`` Every single person in the vehicle during that completely unnecessary presidential 'drive-by ' just now has to be quarantined for 14 days .
They might get sick .
They may die , '' the doctor wrote .
`` For political theater .
Commanded by Trump to put their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump 's doctors earlier in the day sidestepped questions about exactly when Trump 's blood oxygen dropped -- an episode they neglected to mention in multiple statements the day before -- or whether lung scans showed any damage .
It was the second straight day of confusion and obfuscation from a White House already suffering from a credibility crisis .
And it raised more doubts about whether the doctors treating the president were sharing accurate , timely information with the American public about the severity of him condition .
Pressed about conflicting information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , Navy Cmdr .
Dr. Sean Conley acknowledged that he had tried to present a rosy description of the president 's condition .
`` I was trying to reflect the upbeat attitude that the team , the president , that his course of illness has had .
Did n't want to give any information that might steer the course of illness in another direction , '' Conley said .
`` And in doing so , you know , it came off that we were trying to hide something , which was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter is that he 's doing really well . ''
Medical experts said Conley 's revelations were hard to square with the doctor 's upbeat assessment and talk of a discharge .
`` There 's a little bit of a disconnect , '' said Dr. Steven Shapiro , chief medical and scientific officer at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center .
At the same time , Trump 's drive-by greeting was reminiscent of the moment in 2016 when he emerged from Trump Tower in the midst of the Access Hollywood tape scandal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But this move potentially exposed several people in his security detail to COVID-19 .
According to CDC guidelines , `` In general , transport and movement of a patient with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection outside of their room should be limited to medically essential purposes . ''
Some Secret Service agents have expressed concern about the lackadaisical attitude toward masks and social distancing inside the White House , but there is n't much they can do , according to agents and officials who spoke to the AP .
This close to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engaged on protective duty so they can be subbed out quickly should someone test positive .
Concern over the drive capped a day that was focused squarely on the president 's health .
Blood oxygen saturation is a key health marker for COVID-19 patients .
A normal reading is between 95 and 100 .
Conley said the president had a `` high fever '' and a blood oxygen level below 94 % on Friday and during `` another episode '' on Saturday .
He was evasive about the timing of Trump oxygen drops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course of the day , yeah , yesterday morning , '' he said ) and asked whether Trump 's level had dropped below 90 % , into concerning territory .
( `` We do n't have any recordings here on that . ''
) But he revealed that Trump was given a dose of the steroid dexamethasone in response .
At the time of the briefing , Trump 's blood oxygen level was 98 % -- within normal rage , Trump 's medical team said .
Signs of pneumonia or other lung damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patient feels short of breath , but the president 's doctors declined to say what those scans have revealed .
`` There 's some expected findings , but nothing of any major clinical concern , '' Conley said .
He declined to outline those `` expected findings . ''
Asked about Conley 's lack of transparency , White House aide Alyssa Farah suggested the doctors were speaking as much to the president as to the American public , `` when you 're treating a patient , you want to project confidence , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the intent . ''
Trump 's Democratic challenger , Joe Biden , pulled his attack ads off the air during Trump 's hospitalization , and on Sunday , he dispatched senior aides to deliver a largely friendly message .
`` We are sincerely hoping that the president makes a very quick recovery , and we can see him back out on the campaign trail very soon , '' Biden adviser Symone Sanders said on CNN 's `` State of the Union . ''
She added , `` This is a glaring reminder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden was at home in Wilmington , Delaware , on Sunday with no plans for in-person campaigning or other public appearances .
Having already tested negative , he is expected to release the results of a new coronavirus test later in the day .
His campaign has pledged to disclose those results and all other future test results for the 77-year-old candidate .
Trump 's medical team indicated that his hospital stay could end soon .
`` Our plan for today is to have him eat and drink , to be up out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be mobile , '' Dr. Brian Garibaldi said .
`` And if he continues to look and feel as well as he does today , our hope is that we can plan for a discharge as early as tomorrow to the White House where he can continue his treatment course . ''
More than 209,000 Americans have been killed by the virus , by far the highest number of confirmed fatalities in the word .
In all , nearly 7.4 million people have been infected in the United States , and few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attention and experimental treatments as Trump .
Trump 's treatment with the steroid dexamethasone is in addition to the single dose he was given Friday of an experimental drug from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. that supplies antibodies to help the immune system fight the virus .
Trump on Friday also began a five-day course of remdesivir , a Gilead Sciences drug currently used for moderately and severely ill patients .
The drugs work in different ways -- the antibodies help the immune system rid the body of virus , and remdesivir curbs the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a specialist in pulmonary critical care , said the president was not showing any side effects of the drugs `` that we can tell . ''
The National Institutes of Health COVID-19 treatment guidelines recommend against using dexamethasone in patients who do not require oxygen .
It has only been proven to help in more serious cases .
Among the concerns with earlier use is that steroids tamp down certain immune cells , hindering the body 's own ability to fight off infection .
Trump is 74 years old and clinically obese , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complications .
First lady Melania Trump has remained at the White House as she recovers from her own bout with the virus .
Several White House officials this weekend expressed frustration with the way level of transparency and public disclosure since the president announced his diagnosis early Friday .
They were particularly upset by the whiplash between Conley 's rosy assessment Saturday and Meadows ' more concerned outlook .
They privately acknowledge that the administration has little credibility on COVID-19 and that they have unnecessarily squandered what remains of it with the lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's condition .
Many in the White House are also shaken and scared -- nervous that they have been exposed to the virus and confronting the reality that what seemed like a bubble of safety has become a COVID-19 hot spot .
There has been no mass directive sent to staff on how they should respond .

Trump declares 'I get it,' then briefly leaves hospital
In this image from video, President Donald Trump waves as he drives past supporters gathered outside Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. Trump was admitted to the hospital after contracting COVID-19. Associated Press
BETHESDA, Md. -- President Donald Trump declared, "I get it," in a message to the nation Sunday evening before briefly leaving the hospital to salute cheering supporters from his motorcade, a surprising move that raised new questions about the president's understanding of the coronavirus that has killed more than 209,000 Americans.
Hours earlier, Trump's medical team reported that his blood oxygen level dropped suddenly twice in recent days and that they gave him a steroid treatment typically only recommended for the very sick. The doctors also said his health is improving and that he could be discharged as early as Monday.
"It's been a very interesting journey. I learned a lot about COVID," Trump said, standing in his hospital room in a video posted on social media. "I learned it by really going to school."
He added, "I get it, and I understand it."
Before the video was posted, the infected president cruised by supporters in his bulletproof SUV, windows rolled up, driven by Secret Service agents in protective gear who were potentially exposed to the disease that has swept through the White House in recent days.
"This is insanity," tweeted Dr. James P. Phillips, an attending physician at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where Trump has been hospitalized since Friday evening.
"Every single person in the vehicle during that completely unnecessary presidential 'drive-by' just now has to be quarantined for 14 days. They might get sick. They may die," the doctor wrote. "For political theater. Commanded by Trump to put their lives at risk for theater."
Trump's doctors earlier in the day sidestepped questions about exactly when Trump's blood oxygen dropped -- an episode they neglected to mention in multiple statements the day before -- or whether lung scans showed any damage.
It was the second straight day of confusion and obfuscation from a White House already suffering from a credibility crisis. And it raised more doubts about whether the doctors treating the president were sharing accurate, timely information with the American public about the severity of him condition.
Pressed about conflicting information he and the White House released on Saturday, Navy Cmdr. Dr. Sean Conley acknowledged that he had tried to present a rosy description of the president's condition.
"I was trying to reflect the upbeat attitude that the team, the president, that his course of illness has had. Didn't want to give any information that might steer the course of illness in another direction," Conley said. "And in doing so, you know, it came off that we were trying to hide something, which wasn't necessarily true. The fact of the matter is that he's doing really well."
Medical experts said Conley's revelations were hard to square with the doctor's upbeat assessment and talk of a discharge.
"There's a little bit of a disconnect," said Dr. Steven Shapiro, chief medical and scientific officer at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
At the same time, Trump's drive-by greeting was reminiscent of the moment in 2016 when he emerged from Trump Tower in the midst of the Access Hollywood tape scandal to greet his supporters on the street below. But this move potentially exposed several people in his security detail to COVID-19.
According to CDC guidelines, "In general, transport and movement of a patient with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection outside of their room should be limited to medically essential purposes."
Some Secret Service agents have expressed concern about the lackadaisical attitude toward masks and social distancing inside the White House, but there isn't much they can do, according to agents and officials who spoke to the AP. This close to the election, thousands of agents are engaged on protective duty so they can be subbed out quickly should someone test positive.
Concern over the drive capped a day that was focused squarely on the president's health.
Blood oxygen saturation is a key health marker for COVID-19 patients. A normal reading is between 95 and 100. Conley said the president had a "high fever" and a blood oxygen level below 94% on Friday and during "another episode" on Saturday.
He was evasive about the timing of Trump oxygen drops. ("It was over the course of the day, yeah, yesterday morning," he said) and asked whether Trump's level had dropped below 90%, into concerning territory. ("We don't have any recordings here on that.") But he revealed that Trump was given a dose of the steroid dexamethasone in response.
At the time of the briefing, Trump's blood oxygen level was 98% -- within normal rage, Trump's medical team said.
Signs of pneumonia or other lung damage could be detected in scans before a patient feels short of breath, but the president's doctors declined to say what those scans have revealed.
"There's some expected findings, but nothing of any major clinical concern," Conley said. He declined to outline those "expected findings."
Asked about Conley's lack of transparency, White House aide Alyssa Farah suggested the doctors were speaking as much to the president as to the American public, "when you're treating a patient, you want to project confidence, you want to lift their spirits and that was the intent."
Trump's Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, pulled his attack ads off the air during Trump's hospitalization, and on Sunday, he dispatched senior aides to deliver a largely friendly message.
"We are sincerely hoping that the president makes a very quick recovery, and we can see him back out on the campaign trail very soon," Biden adviser Symone Sanders said on CNN's "State of the Union."
She added, "This is a glaring reminder that the virus is real."
Biden was at home in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday with no plans for in-person campaigning or other public appearances. Having already tested negative, he is expected to release the results of a new coronavirus test later in the day. His campaign has pledged to disclose those results and all other future test results for the 77-year-old candidate.
Trump's medical team indicated that his hospital stay could end soon.
"Our plan for today is to have him eat and drink, to be up out of bed as much as possible, to be mobile," Dr. Brian Garibaldi said. "And if he continues to look and feel as well as he does today, our hope is that we can plan for a discharge as early as tomorrow to the White House where he can continue his treatment course."
More than 209,000 Americans have been killed by the virus, by far the highest number of confirmed fatalities in the word. In all, nearly 7.4 million people have been infected in the United States, and few have access to the kind of around-the-clock attention and experimental treatments as Trump.
Trump's treatment with the steroid dexamethasone is in addition to the single dose he was given Friday of an experimental drug from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. that supplies antibodies to help the immune system fight the virus. Trump on Friday also began a five-day course of remdesivir, a Gilead Sciences drug currently used for moderately and severely ill patients. The drugs work in different ways -- the antibodies help the immune system rid the body of virus, and remdesivir curbs the virus' ability to multiply.
Garibaldi, a specialist in pulmonary critical care, said the president was not showing any side effects of the drugs "that we can tell."
The National Institutes of Health COVID-19 treatment guidelines recommend against using dexamethasone in patients who do not require oxygen. It has only been proven to help in more serious cases. Among the concerns with earlier use is that steroids tamp down certain immune cells, hindering the body's own ability to fight off infection.
Trump is 74 years old and clinically obese, putting him at higher risk of serious complications.
First lady Melania Trump has remained at the White House as she recovers from her own bout with the virus.
Several White House officials this weekend expressed frustration with the way level of transparency and public disclosure since the president announced his diagnosis early Friday.
They were particularly upset by the whiplash between Conley's rosy assessment Saturday and Meadows' more concerned outlook. They privately acknowledge that the administration has little credibility on COVID-19 and that they have unnecessarily squandered what remains of it with the lack of clear, accurate updates on Trump's condition.
Many in the White House are also shaken and scared -- nervous that they have been exposed to the virus and confronting the reality that what seemed like a bubble of safety has become a COVID-19 hot spot. There has been no mass directive sent to staff on how they should respond.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-04--Colts shut down Foles, offense in Bears' 1st loss of season

CHICAGO -- Philip Rivers threw a touchdown pass on Indianapolis 's first possession , and the Colts shut down Nick Foles and the Chicago Bears in a 19-11 victory Sunday .
After Rivers connected with Mo Alie-Cox on a 13-yard score , the NFL 's top-ranked defense took over from there .
The Colts ( 3-1 ) kept the Bears ( 3-1 ) out of the end zone until Allen Robinson caught a 16-yard pass with 1:35 remaining .
Indianapolis recovered the onside kick and came away with its third straight win , their best streak since beating Kansas City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As for the Bears , their offense did n't look much better with Foles starting instead of Mitchell Trubisky .
There was no big comeback this time by the team that became the first , according to the Elias Sports Bureau , with two wins in the same season after trailing by 16 or more in the fourth quarter .
The Bears managed just 269 yards -- only 28 on the ground .
Foles , who led Chicago back from 16 down at Atlanta last week after Trubisky got pulled , never found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MVP was 26 of 42 for 249 yards with an interception to go with the late TD in his first start since the Bears acquired him in the offseason from Jacksonville .
The Colts ' offense did n't exactly light up Chicago , either .
Rivers was 16 of 29 for 190 yards and a TD .
He needs four completions to join Drew Brees , Tom Brady , Brett Favre and Peyton Manning with 5,000 .
Julian Blackmon intercepted Foles at the Indianapolis 7 early in the fourth quarter with the Colts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kicked four field goals .
The opening kickoff got pushed back a few hours in order to fill the slot left open when the Kansas City-New England game got postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests on both teams .
Once it started , the Colts wasted little time grabbing the lead .
Jordan Glasgow blocked a punt by Pat O'Donnell on the opening drive , and Rivers capitalized with his TD toss to Alie-Cox .
Chicago 's Cairo Santos kicked a 27-yard field goal early in the second quarter .
Indianapolis had chances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settle for two field goals by Blankenship in the final 3:47 of the half after drives inside the 10 stalled .
His 30-yarder made it 13-3 with 6 seconds remaining .
Blankenship added a 44-yarder in the closing minute of the third .
Bears : S Deon Bush ( hamstring ) exited in the second half .

Colts shut down Foles, offense in Bears' 1st loss of season
Chicago Bears' Allen Robinson (12) is chased by Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. Associated Press
Chicago Bears' Darnell Mooney (11) makes a catch against Indianapolis Colts' Xavier Rhodes (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. Associated Press
Chicago Bears' Darnell Mooney (11) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Justin Houston (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. Associated Press
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy questions a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. Associated Press
Chicago Bears' Jaylon Johnson (33) breaks up a pass intended for dIndianapolis Colts' Zach Pascal (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. Associated Press
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. Associated Press
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. Associated Press
CHICAGO -- Philip Rivers threw a touchdown pass on Indianapolis's first possession, and the Colts shut down Nick Foles and the Chicago Bears in a 19-11 victory Sunday.
After Rivers connected with Mo Alie-Cox on a 13-yard score, the NFL's top-ranked defense took over from there.
The Colts (3-1) kept the Bears (3-1) out of the end zone until Allen Robinson caught a 16-yard pass with 1:35 remaining. Indianapolis recovered the onside kick and came away with its third straight win, their best streak since beating Kansas City, Houston and Denver last October.
As for the Bears, their offense didn't look much better with Foles starting instead of Mitchell Trubisky. There was no big comeback this time by the team that became the first, according to the Elias Sports Bureau, with two wins in the same season after trailing by 16 or more in the fourth quarter.
The Bears managed just 269 yards -- only 28 on the ground.
Foles, who led Chicago back from 16 down at Atlanta last week after Trubisky got pulled, never found a rhythm. The Super Bowl 52 MVP was 26 of 42 for 249 yards with an interception to go with the late TD in his first start since the Bears acquired him in the offseason from Jacksonville.
The Colts' offense didn't exactly light up Chicago, either.
Rivers was 16 of 29 for 190 yards and a TD. He needs four completions to join Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Brett Favre and Peyton Manning with 5,000.
Julian Blackmon intercepted Foles at the Indianapolis 7 early in the fourth quarter with the Colts leading by 13. And Rodrigo Blankenship kicked four field goals.
The opening kickoff got pushed back a few hours in order to fill the slot left open when the Kansas City-New England game got postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests on both teams. Once it started, the Colts wasted little time grabbing the lead.
Jordan Glasgow blocked a punt by Pat O'Donnell on the opening drive, and Rivers capitalized with his TD toss to Alie-Cox.
Chicago's Cairo Santos kicked a 27-yard field goal early in the second quarter. Indianapolis had chances to break it open, only to settle for two field goals by Blankenship in the final 3:47 of the half after drives inside the 10 stalled. His 30-yarder made it 13-3 with 6 seconds remaining.
Blankenship added a 44-yarder in the closing minute of the third.
Injuries
Colts: LB Darius Leonard (groin) left the game.
Bears: S Deon Bush (hamstring) exited in the second half.
Up next
Colts: Visit Cleveland on Sunday.
Bears: Host Tampa Bay on Thursday.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-04--State reports 1,453 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, 17 more deaths

State health authorities announced 1,453 new confirmed COVID-19 infections in Illinois Sunday , ending a run of four straight days @ @ @ @ @ cases .
The Illinois Department of Public Health also confirmed 17 additional deaths from the @ @ @ @ @ Sept. 28 .
Eleven of those deaths occurred in Cook County and another in DuPage @ @ @ @ @ state .
With the new infections Sunday , the state has now reported 301,541 cases @ @ @ @ @ 8,791 deaths .
After hovering at 3.4 % in recent days , the state 's @ @ @ @ @ to 3.3 % for the week of Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 .
State labs @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours .
As of Saturday night , 1,521 people were hospitalized in Illinois with @ @ @ @ @ the previous night .
Of those patients , 384 were in an intensive-care unit -- @ @ @ @ @ -- and 140 patients were on ventilators , the state reported .

State reports 1,453 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, 17 more deaths
State health authorities announced 1,453 new confirmed COVID-19 infections in Illinois Sunday, ending a run of four straight days of more than 2,000 new cases.
The Illinois Department of Public Health also confirmed 17 additional deaths from the coronavirus, the fewest since Sept. 28. Eleven of those deaths occurred in Cook County and another in DuPage County, according to the state.
With the new infections Sunday, the state has now reported 301,541 cases since the outbreak began and 8,791 deaths.
After hovering at 3.4% in recent days, the state's seven-day positive test rate dipped to 3.3% for the week of Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. State labs reported 51,656 in the previous 24 hours.
As of Saturday night, 1,521 people were hospitalized in Illinois with COVID-19, down from 1,535 the previous night. Of those patients, 384 were in an intensive-care unit -- up from 361 Friday night -- and 140 patients were on ventilators, the state reported.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-04--Bears, Colts both have something to prove

At 3-0 , the Bears are one of only seven undefeated teams in the league .
Indianapolis , after a stunning opening-day upset loss in Jacksonville in which they also lost their top offensive threat , running back Marlon Mack for the season ( Achilles ) , has bounced back nicely with convincing thrashings of the Vikings and Jets behind the NFL 's top-rated defense .
But the truth is the Bears have looked like a special football team for approximately a quarter and a half Week 1 in Detroit and again Week 3 vs. the Falcons , but they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no idea how good they are .
The same goes for the Colts , whose impressive numbers at least leave some room for doubt as they 've been piled them up against teams with a combined 1-8 record , the same as the Bears first three opponents .
One of these teams has a chance to make a statement Sunday , making it a huge game for both clubs .
Nelson is without question the best offensive guard in football today .
He may be the best offensive lineman period .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Akiem Hicks go at each other all afternoon long .
But Hicks usually spends more time on the other side of the Bears defensive front , so while we 're sure they 'll say hi a few times , it 's more likely that how Robertson-Harris and Nichols hold up against Nelson will go a long way toward dictating how the Bears shaky run defense stacks up against a team that would love to run the ball all day long even without Mack .
Will Matt Nagy or Frank Reich forget their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that Nick Foles stepping in under center will open up new avenues for Nagy to toy with the more exotic elements of his passing game that he enjoys so much and the temptation to put aside his much improved run game will be great .
Even with the loss of Mack , Reich has a solid offensive rookie of the year candidate in Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor , but since the sudden retirement of Andrew Luck , Reich , like Nagy , a former QB himself , has had nothing resembling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colts come in with a 56-44 % pass-to-run ration , while the Bears are 59-41 % .
These teams are built to live and die with their defenses , and the team that runs the ball better and controls the clock keeping their defenses rested will probably win this game .
Leonard may be the best four-down linebacker in the game today in just his third season , a first team All Pro as a rookie , and the trade for Buckner after his Super Bowl spin with the 49ers last February to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle of the Colts defense wicked , as well as giving the Colts one of the league 's best pass rushes early in the season .
These three are the Colts version of Khalil Mack , Hicks and Robert Quinn .
Hines is the Colts version of Tarik Cohen with even more elite speed , and while all eyes will be on Rivers , T.Y .
Hilton and Taylor , Hines is a threat to make a game-changing play every time he touches the ball .
Montgomery has been threatening to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three weeks of the season and this could be the week he gets his chance to do it with Cohen now lost for the season .
Equally interesting though is Pierce likely to see his first NFL action , and no one including Nagy and Ryan Pace really knows what to expect .
I 'm guessing we 'll get a look .
The numbers are real and the talent that 's built them is too , but it is also true that the Jaguars , Vikings and Jets that they were compiled against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
How much better over 60 minutes , if at all does , Foles make the Bears ?
To be completely honest I leaned toward the Colts all week long , but I kept getting haunted by the belief the Bears are definitely better than they 've played so far this year , on both sides of the ball .
In the end I could n't escape the feeling the Bears defense is due to have a day ... and then I tossed a coin .

Bears, Colts both have something to prove
Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Lindstrom (63) blocks against Chicago Bears defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. The Chicago Bears won 30-26. Associated Press
At 3-0, the Bears are one of only seven undefeated teams in the league. Indianapolis, after a stunning opening-day upset loss in Jacksonville in which they also lost their top offensive threat, running back Marlon Mack for the season (Achilles), has bounced back nicely with convincing thrashings of the Vikings and Jets behind the NFL's top-rated defense.
But the truth is the Bears have looked like a special football team for approximately a quarter and a half Week 1 in Detroit and again Week 3 vs. the Falcons, but they should probably be 1-2. We really have no idea how good they are.
The same goes for the Colts, whose impressive numbers at least leave some room for doubt as they've been piled them up against teams with a combined 1-8 record, the same as the Bears first three opponents.
One of these teams has a chance to make a statement Sunday, making it a huge game for both clubs.
Matchup to watch
Colts Quenton Nelson vs. Bears Roy Robertson-Harris and Bilal Nichols
Nelson is without question the best offensive guard in football today. He may be the best offensive lineman period. It would be a gas to see him and Akiem Hicks go at each other all afternoon long.
But Hicks usually spends more time on the other side of the Bears defensive front, so while we're sure they'll say hi a few times, it's more likely that how Robertson-Harris and Nichols hold up against Nelson will go a long way toward dictating how the Bears shaky run defense stacks up against a team that would love to run the ball all day long even without Mack.
Coaching decision to watch
Will Matt Nagy or Frank Reich forget their run game first?
The popular belief is that Nick Foles stepping in under center will open up new avenues for Nagy to toy with the more exotic elements of his passing game that he enjoys so much and the temptation to put aside his much improved run game will be great.
Even with the loss of Mack, Reich has a solid offensive rookie of the year candidate in Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor, but since the sudden retirement of Andrew Luck, Reich, like Nagy, a former QB himself, has had nothing resembling Philip Rivers to experiment with.
The Colts come in with a 56-44% pass-to-run ration, while the Bears are 59-41%.
These teams are built to live and die with their defenses, and the team that runs the ball better and controls the clock keeping their defenses rested will probably win this game.
Players to watch
OLB's Darius Leonard, Justin Houston and DT DeForest Buckner
Leonard may be the best four-down linebacker in the game today in just his third season, a first team All Pro as a rookie, and the trade for Buckner after his Super Bowl spin with the 49ers last February to pair with veteran Justin Houston has made the middle of the Colts defense wicked, as well as giving the Colts one of the league's best pass rushes early in the season.
These three are the Colts version of Khalil Mack, Hicks and Robert Quinn.
The X-factor
Nyheim Hines
Hines is the Colts version of Tarik Cohen with even more elite speed, and while all eyes will be on Rivers, T.Y. Hilton and Taylor, Hines is a threat to make a game-changing play every time he touches the ball.
Wild-card players
Bears RBs David Montgomery and Artavis Pierce
Montgomery has been threatening to take over a game each of the first three weeks of the season and this could be the week he gets his chance to do it with Cohen now lost for the season.
Equally interesting though is Pierce likely to see his first NFL action, and no one including Nagy and Ryan Pace really knows what to expect.
I'm guessing we'll get a look.
Key stats
Colts 'D' 1ST Points Allowed, 1ST YD.'s Allowed (225.3), 1ST vs. Pass, 4TH vs. Run
The numbers are real and the talent that's built them is too, but it is also true that the Jaguars, Vikings and Jets that they were compiled against are currently among the NFL's dregs.
How much better over 60 minutes, if at all does, Foles make the Bears?
The final word
Bears 24, Colts 23
To be completely honest I leaned toward the Colts all week long, but I kept getting haunted by the belief the Bears are definitely better than they've played so far this year, on both sides of the ball.
In the end I couldn't escape the feeling the Bears defense is due to have a day ... and then I tossed a coin.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-04--Woman dies in crash during motorcycle training course at Harper College

A woman died Saturday after single-vehicle crash during a motorcycle safety training class at Harper College in Palatine , officials @ @ @ @ @ 66 , of Winfield , was identified Sunday morning by the Cook County medical examiner @ @ @ @ @ killed while taking the class offered by the college on behalf of the Illinois Department @ @ @ @ @ participating in the Three Wheel Basic Rider Course , a 20-hour classroom and on-motorcycle class @ @ @ @ @ .
The crash occurred about 1 p.m. Saturday , during what was day two of @ @ @ @ @ was taken from the scene to Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights , where she @ @ @ @ @ p.m. '' On behalf of the entire Harper College community , I want to extend @ @ @ @ @ family and friends , '' Harper College President Dr. Avis Proctor said in the college @ @ @ @ @ The Harper College Police Department is investigating the crash with support from Palatine police .


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-04--Bicyclist killed after collision with vehicle in Libertyville

Libertyville police said a man died Sunday morning after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on @ @ @ @ @ the village .
Officers responded at 3:25 a.m. to a report of an accident in @ @ @ @ @ and Stritch Drive , where they found the bicyclist in the road , police said @ @ @ @ @ Libertyville Fire Department treated the man , who was conscious and alert at the scene @ @ @ @ @ He was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center , where later he was pronounced dead @ @ @ @ @ man 's identity was being withheld Sunday pending notification of family .
The vehicle 's @ @ @ @ @ after the crash and spoke with investigators , police said .
The crash remains under @ @ @ @ @ Major Crash Assistance Team and Libertyville police .

Bicyclist killed after collision with vehicle in Libertyville
Libertyville police said a man died Sunday morning after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on the far west side of the village.
Officers responded at 3:25 a.m. to a report of an accident in the area of Route 176 and Stritch Drive, where they found the bicyclist in the road, police said.
First responders from the Libertyville Fire Department treated the man, who was conscious and alert at the scene, according to police. He was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center, where later he was pronounced dead, police said.
The man's identity was being withheld Sunday pending notification of family.
The vehicle's driver remained on the scene after the crash and spoke with investigators, police said. The crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team and Libertyville police.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-04--Aurora police investigating shooting on city's southeast side

Aurora police are investigating the shooting of a man in a residential area on the city 's southeast side , @ @ @ @ @ media .
The shooting occurred in the 1400 block of Farington Lane , police said @ @ @ @ @ to a hospital , but police did not provide additional information on his status .
@ @ @ @ @ to call Aurora Police Department Investigations at ( 630 ) 256-5500 .

Aurora police investigating shooting on city's southeast side
Aurora police are investigating the shooting of a man in a residential area on the city's southeast side, authorities said Saturday on social media.
The shooting occurred in the 1400 block of Farington Lane, police said. The victim was taken to a hospital, but police did not provide additional information on his status.
Anyone with information is asking to call Aurora Police Department Investigations at (630) 256-5500.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-04--Grammar Moses: This canard is no fish tale

This column has been updated to correct the name of Audrey II , the man-eating plant .
There are some words that make me smile .
Sometimes I can explain why , sometimes not .
I suspect `` canard '' is among my favorites because as a child I was fascinated by Julia Child .
As a French chef , she talked about canards endlessly .
My admiration for Julia Child might also explain my reverence for butter , despite having grown up in a margarine-only household .
In political discourse today , `` canard '' is bandied about for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know as a 10-year-old watching a fuzzy black-and-white TV is that a `` canard '' is also a deliberate misrepresentation .
In the interest of maintaining the animal theme , a `` canard '' is a fish tale .
There is a third definition I was unaware of until today .
A `` canard '' is also a type of airplane or , more specifically , the little wing on some aircraft in front of the main wing that aids in stability .
You see them a lot on delta-wing fighter jets .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schuster , who knows every bolt , solenoid , flap and cable on a 737 -- an important quality in an airplane mechanic .
He knew right away what a canard is .
He told me much more than I needed to know for purposes of this column .
Shirley Schuster did n't raise a dummy .
This type of canard flies a whole lot better than Howard Hughes ' Spruce Goose did .
And that 's no lie .
You reap what you sew ?
So/sew/sow is a trio of homophones that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bible taught me `` A man reaps what he sows . ''
In other words , the seeds you plant ( sow ) now could turn into Audrey II the man-eating plant some day and bite you in the backside .
Perhaps that was too literal .
At any rate , the past participle of `` sow '' is `` sown . ''
The past participle of `` sew '' is `` sewn . ''
I read a note from a well-meaning person apologizing for having `` sewn confusion . ''
Hey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term is `` sown confusion . ''
I came up with the attached sweatshirt design to illustrate my point .
If I had gone through with the online purchase , the company would have `` sewn 'confusion ' '' on my sweatshirt .
Come to think of it , I hope the company has this in my size .
It would be fitting .
• Jim Baumann is vice president/managing editor of the Daily Herald .
Write him at jbaumann @ dailyherald.com .
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