dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Geneva's Swedish Days festival canceled amid coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of Geneva 's annual Swedish Days for the first time in nearly 70 @ @ @ @ @ .
The popular festival , scheduled this year for June 23-28 , typically offers exhibits @ @ @ @ @ rides , a parade , live entertainment and other family friendly activities in downtown Geneva @ @ @ @ @ the COVID-19 outbreak , the Geneva Chamber of Commerce board decided to cancel the event @ @ @ @ @ of visitors and participants , officials said in a news release .
`` The advanced @ @ @ @ @ a necessity at this time because so many of the details need to be finalized @ @ @ @ @ , '' chamber President Paula Schmidt said .
`` Everyone has been very understanding and @ @ @ @ @ all in this together . ''
The chamber is exploring options for scheduling smaller events @ @ @ @ @ elements of Swedish Days , leaders said .
For more information , visit genevachamber.com .

Geneva's Swedish Days festival canceled amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of Geneva's annual Swedish Days for the first time in nearly 70 years, organizers announced Thursday.
The popular festival, scheduled this year for June 23-28, typically offers exhibits, food vendors, carnival rides, a parade, live entertainment and other family friendly activities in downtown Geneva. Amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce board decided to cancel the event for the health and safety of visitors and participants, officials said in a news release.
"The advanced notice of this cancellation is a necessity at this time because so many of the details need to be finalized over the next few weeks," chamber President Paula Schmidt said. "Everyone has been very understanding and appreciative. We are definitely all in this together."
The chamber is exploring options for scheduling smaller events throughout the summer that incorporate elements of Swedish Days, leaders said. For more information, visit genevachamber.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--April 16 COVID-19 cases per county, some towns, and search by ZIP code

• As of Thursday , suburban Cook County had 7,445 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 308 deaths .
In Chicago : 10,642 cases and 414 fatalities .
• The Cook County Department of Public Health listed 336 cases of COVID-19 in Des Plaines , 188 in Glenview , 95 each in Park Ridge and Mount Prospect , 88 in Schaumburg , 83 in Wheeling , 85 in Palatine , 78 in Arlington Heights , 67 in Streamwood , 50 in Hoffman Estates , 49 in Elk Grove Village , 31 in Rolling Meadows , 22 in Buffalo Grove ( Cook County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heights .
• The Cook County sheriff 's office website reports three jail inmates have died from COVID-19 ; 174 inmates are currently positive for the virus , including 20 who are hospitalized ; 168 inmates are recovering at the jail and 66 have tested negative .
In addition , 198 correctional officers and 30 other sheriff 's employees have tested positive for COVID-19 .
Forty-six workers who previously tested positive now have recovered and returned to work .
• The Lake County Health Department lists 1,776 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 69 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County towns : 455 to 459 in Waukegan , 70 to 74 in Round Lake , 65 to 69 in Gurnee and Mundelein , 40 to 44 in Libertyville , 35 to 39 each in Vernon Hills and Buffalo Grove ( Lake County portion ) , 30 to 34 in Wauconda , 25 to 29 each in Grayslake , Lake Zurich and Lake Villa .
• The Kane County Health Department confirms 506 cases of COVID-19 with 26 deaths at kanehealth.com .
• Cases per town include 183 in Aurora ( Kane County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kane portion ) , 43 in St. Charles , 17 in South Elgin , 16 in Geneva , 15 each in North Aurora and Batavia , 12 in Gilberts , and nine in Sugar Grove .
• Cases per suburb include 115 in Naperville ( DuPage portion ) , 101 in Addison , 99 in Carol Stream , 88 in Bensenville , 82 in Lombard , 74 in Willowbrook , 68 in Elmhurst , 70 in Glendale Heights , 56 in Downers Grove , 58 in West Chicago , and 50 in Aurora @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are 289 cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths in McHenry County , according to the health department .
• There have been 1,497 cases of COVID-19 and 88 deaths , the health department says .
• Cases per town include 132 in Naperville ( Will County portion ) , and 128 in Aurora ( Will County portion ) .

April 16 COVID-19 cases per county, some towns, and search by ZIP code
Cook County's Department of Public Health has a website, shown here at the end of March, that breaks down cases of COVID-19 suburb by suburb.
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Cook County
• As of Thursday, suburban Cook County had 7,445 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 308 deaths. In Chicago: 10,642 cases and 414 fatalities.
• The Cook County Department of Public Health listed 336 cases of COVID-19 in Des Plaines, 188 in Glenview, 95 each in Park Ridge and Mount Prospect, 88 in Schaumburg, 83 in Wheeling, 85 in Palatine, 78 in Arlington Heights, 67 in Streamwood, 50 in Hoffman Estates, 49 in Elk Grove Village, 31 in Rolling Meadows, 22 in Buffalo Grove (Cook County portion), and 22 in Prospect Heights.
• The Cook County sheriff's office website reports three jail inmates have died from COVID-19; 174 inmates are currently positive for the virus, including 20 who are hospitalized; 168 inmates are recovering at the jail and 66 have tested negative. In addition, 198 correctional officers and 30 other sheriff's employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Forty-six workers who previously tested positive now have recovered and returned to work.
Lake County
• The Lake County Health Department lists 1,776 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 69 deaths.
• Cases in some Lake County towns: 455 to 459 in Waukegan, 70 to 74 in Round Lake, 65 to 69 in Gurnee and Mundelein, 40 to 44 in Libertyville, 35 to 39 each in Vernon Hills and Buffalo Grove (Lake County portion), 30 to 34 in Wauconda, 25 to 29 each in Grayslake, Lake Zurich and Lake Villa.
Kane County
• The Kane County Health Department confirms 506 cases of COVID-19 with 26 deaths at kanehealth.com.
• Cases per town include 183 in Aurora (Kane County portion), 104 in Elgin (Kane portion), 43 in St. Charles, 17 in South Elgin, 16 in Geneva, 15 each in North Aurora and Batavia, 12 in Gilberts, and nine in Sugar Grove.
DuPage County
• The DuPage County Health Department reported 1,473 confirmed cases and 70 deaths.
• Cases per suburb include 115 in Naperville (DuPage portion), 101 in Addison, 99 in Carol Stream, 88 in Bensenville, 82 in Lombard, 74 in Willowbrook, 68 in Elmhurst, 70 in Glendale Heights, 56 in Downers Grove, 58 in West Chicago, and 50 in Aurora (DuPage County portion).
McHenry County
• There are 289 cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths in McHenry County, according to the health department.
Will County
• There have been 1,497 cases of COVID-19 and 88 deaths, the health department says.
• Cases per town include 132 in Naperville (Will County portion), and 128 in Aurora (Will County portion).


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Winter's last gasp? Some suburbs could see up to 5 inches of snow

Up to five inches of snow is forecast for some of the southern suburbs Friday as a winter storm is @ @ @ @ @ area overnight .
The National Weather Service office in Romeoville is forecasting 3-5 inches of @ @ @ @ @ County and the southern portions of Cook and DuPage counties .
The western suburbs could @ @ @ @ @ snow , while Lake and McHenry County is expected to get 1-3 inches of snow @ @ @ @ @ to roll in this evening with the heaviest accumulation happening between 2 a.m. and 7 @ @ @ @ @ the suburbs could see as much as an inch an hour .
Travel precautions should @ @ @ @ @ service urges .
Snow Wednesday caught Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Tollway crews off-guard @ @ @ @ @ were reported throughout the suburbs early that morning .
Sun is expected to follow the @ @ @ @ @ in the mid-50s , followed by slightly warmer temperatures on Sunday and Monday , according @ @ @ @

Winter's last gasp? Some suburbs could see up to 5 inches of snow
A spring snowstorm threatens to dump up to five inches of snow on some parts of the southern and southwestern suburbs starting later today and lasting into the early morning Friday. Associated Press File Photo/2013
Up to five inches of snow is forecast for some of the southern suburbs Friday as a winter storm is expected to roll through the area overnight.
The National Weather Service office in Romeoville is forecasting 3-5 inches of snow for all of Will County and the southern portions of Cook and DuPage counties. The western suburbs could see 2-4 four inches of snow, while Lake and McHenry County is expected to get 1-3 inches of snow.
Forecasters expect the storm to roll in this evening with the heaviest accumulation happening between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Friday. Parts of the suburbs could see as much as an inch an hour.
Travel precautions should be taken, the weather service urges.
Snow Wednesday caught Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Tollway crews off-guard and nearly two dozen crashes were reported throughout the suburbs early that morning.
Sun is expected to follow the storm on Saturday with highs in the mid-50s, followed by slightly warmer temperatures on Sunday and Monday, according to current forecasts.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Elgin 'well-positioned' to face economic shutdown in near term

Elgin is well-equipped to face the economic shutdown for the time being because of healthy reserves and revenue diversification but will delay or cancel some capital projects because of a loss of casino revenue , officials said .
Elgin has `` very strong budgetary flexibility and liquidity '' that leaves it `` well-positioned to withstand the near-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and current recession , '' said an updated financial bulletin released this week by S & P Global Ratings .
`` This is tremendous news to receive during such uncertain times , '' Chief Financial Officer Debra Nawrocki @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city will continue to manage taxpayer funds responsibly and effectively in order to continue delivering city services that our residents have come to rely upon , '' she added .
General fund reserves at the end of 2019 were $ 59 million , which was $ 2.9 million more than anticipated .
The surplus that will help cover revenue shortfalls due to the pandemic , Nawrocki said .
This year 's budget projected $ 127.2 million in general fund expenses and $ 54.6 million in reserves , or enough to fund 43 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial plan anticipated gradually spending $ 15 million in reserves so that at the end of 2022 , reserves would be at 30 % , as per city policy .
Having more than 15 % in general fund reserves is considered very strong , S & P credit analyst David Smith said .
`` Compared to places that are pretty thin in terms of their reserves , they ( Elgin ) are in a better situation , '' he said .
Elgin 's revenue diversification , or not relying too much on one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strength , Smith said .
The city 's 2020 budget projects 23 % of revenues from property taxes , 22 % from sales taxes , and 8 % from income taxes , plus other sources .
`` While this a very uncertain situation and we definitely feel that there is going to be some long-term impact , '' Smith said , `` at least in the short term , we feel the city is sufficiently positioned to withstand the immediate impact , which will likely be a pretty sharp decline in sales tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share of sales taxes with a two- to three-month lag from the state , so exact figures are n't available yet .
The state will lose an estimated $ 2.7 billion this fiscal year , or a 7 % drop , and $ 4.6 billion next fiscal year due to the economic shutdown , the governor said Wednesday .
Elgin 's share of gambling and admission taxes from Grand Victoria Casino , which closed temporarily in mid-March , were down $ 250,000 in March , with an estimated $ 745,000 loss for each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nawrocki said .
The casino leases land from the city at $ 1.1 million per year , with the first quarterly payment due this month .
The city uses gambling revenues only for capital projects , so the loss will not affect day-to-day operations .
`` We are looking at every single expenditure during this time period , '' Nawrocki said .
Projects already underway will continue , such as the reconstruction of Chicago Street and the Bluff City Basin combined sewer separation project , Nawrocki said .
Design work will continue for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for bids if funding becomes available , she said .
S & P Global Ratings also released updates this month about Kansas City , Missouri , deemed `` well positioned , '' and Le Roy , in downstate Illinois , deemed `` sufficiently positioned '' to face the pandemic in the near term .
The updates came because S & P had issued financial analyses for Elgin and the other two cities in the Great Lakes region just before the pandemic hit , Smith said .
Elgin had borrowed about $ 9 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ projects with a AA+ bond rating .

Elgin 'well-positioned' to face economic shutdown in near term
Elgin is well-equipped to face the economic shutdown for the time being because of healthy reserves and revenue diversification but will delay or cancel some capital projects because of a loss of casino revenue, officials said.
Elgin has "very strong budgetary flexibility and liquidity" that leaves it "well-positioned to withstand the near-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and current recession," said an updated financial bulletin released this week by S & P Global Ratings.
"This is tremendous news to receive during such uncertain times," Chief Financial Officer Debra Nawrocki said in a statement.
"The city will continue to manage taxpayer funds responsibly and effectively in order to continue delivering city services that our residents have come to rely upon," she added.
General fund reserves at the end of 2019 were $59 million, which was $2.9 million more than anticipated. The surplus that will help cover revenue shortfalls due to the pandemic, Nawrocki said.
This year's budget projected $127.2 million in general fund expenses and $54.6 million in reserves, or enough to fund 43% of operations. The city's three-year financial plan anticipated gradually spending $15 million in reserves so that at the end of 2022, reserves would be at 30%, as per city policy.
Having more than 15% in general fund reserves is considered very strong, S & P credit analyst David Smith said. "Compared to places that are pretty thin in terms of their reserves, they (Elgin) are in a better situation," he said.
Elgin's revenue diversification, or not relying too much on one source of revenue, also is a strength, Smith said. The city's 2020 budget projects 23% of revenues from property taxes, 22% from sales taxes, and 8% from income taxes, plus other sources.
"While this a very uncertain situation and we definitely feel that there is going to be some long-term impact," Smith said, "at least in the short term, we feel the city is sufficiently positioned to withstand the immediate impact, which will likely be a pretty sharp decline in sales tax revenues."
Local governments get their share of sales taxes with a two- to three-month lag from the state, so exact figures aren't available yet.
The state will lose an estimated $2.7 billion this fiscal year, or a 7% drop, and $4.6 billion next fiscal year due to the economic shutdown, the governor said Wednesday.
Elgin's share of gambling and admission taxes from Grand Victoria Casino, which closed temporarily in mid-March, were down $250,000 in March, with an estimated $745,000 loss for each additional month the casino is closed, Nawrocki said. The casino leases land from the city at $1.1 million per year, with the first quarterly payment due this month.
The city uses gambling revenues only for capital projects, so the loss will not affect day-to-day operations. "We are looking at every single expenditure during this time period," Nawrocki said.
Projects already underway will continue, such as the reconstruction of Chicago Street and the Bluff City Basin combined sewer separation project, Nawrocki said. Design work will continue for public improvement projects so they are ready for bids if funding becomes available, she said.
S & P Global Ratings also released updates this month about Kansas City, Missouri, deemed "well positioned," and Le Roy, in downstate Illinois, deemed "sufficiently positioned" to face the pandemic in the near term.
The updates came because S & P had issued financial analyses for Elgin and the other two cities in the Great Lakes region just before the pandemic hit, Smith said. Elgin had borrowed about $9 million in March for water and sewer utility projects with a AA+ bond rating.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Brian Dennehy remembered as 'towering presence' in Chicago theater

Actor Brian Dennehy was as close to a Chicago native as you could get without having been born here .
A major force in Chicago theater for more than three decades , the actor died Wednesday of natural causes at home in his native Connecticut .
He was 81 .
One of playwright Eugene O'Neill 's most renowned interpreters , Dennehy 's talent was as formidable as his stature .
`` Theater exists in the moment and then it exists in the memory , '' said the Tony Award-winner in a 2006 Daily Herald interview .
`` That 's what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indelibly etched . ''
Dennehy 's legacy rests upon a series of his own indelibly etched performances , many of which took place at Chicago 's Goodman Theatre where he was an artistic associate .
His stage triumphs included Tony-winning turns as James Tyrone in O'Neill 's `` Long Day 's Journey into Night '' ( 2003 ) and Willy Loman in Arthur Miller 's `` Death of a Salesman '' ( 1999 , for which he also earned a Joseph Jefferson Award ) , both of which originated at the Goodman under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Brian loved Chicago and loved the Goodman , and shared that love with his collaborators , co-workers and audiences , '' Falls said in a prepared statement .
Dennehy also earned acclaim for such films as `` Silverado , '' `` Presumed Innocent '' and `` F/X '' and TV movies `` A Killing in a Small Town '' and `` To Catch a Killer , '' for which he earned Emmy Award nominations .
`` Through a career that spanned more than four decades , Brian Dennehy 's towering presence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him one of the most iconic actors of our era , '' said Falls .
The longtime friends last worked together on the Brooklyn Academy of Music 's 2015 remount of Goodman 's 2012 revival of O'Neill 's `` The Iceman Cometh , '' co-starring Dennehy and Nathan Lane .
That production , for which Dennehy earned a Jeff Award for his supporting performance as lapsed anarchist Larry Slade , marked their second `` Iceman '' collaboration .
Dennehy played Hickey Hickman in Goodman 's 1990 production , also directed by Falls .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussion , '' their famously volatile collaborations -- which commenced in 1985 with Ron Hutchinson 's `` Rat in the Skull '' at Wisdom Bridge Theatre -- made for memorable theater .
Falls Thursday called Dennehy one of the finest stage actors of his generation and remembered him as `` my most valued artistic collaborator , my muse and my close friend . ''
His performances were characterized by `` seductive bravura laced with brusque impatience ... a monumental passion fed by steely intelligence and unfiltered honesty , '' Falls added .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I found most affecting . ''

Brian Dennehy remembered as 'towering presence' in Chicago theater
Brian Dennehy reunited with director Robert Falls in 2009 for Eugene O'Neill's "Desire Under the Elms," the centerpiece in Goodman Theatre's three-month examination of O'Neill in the 21st century. Courtesy of Liz Lauren
Brian Dennehy accepted the Tony Award for best actor in a play for "Long Day's Journey into Night" during the 57th Annual Tony Awards in New York. Dennehy died of natural causes on Wednesday. Associated Press, 2013
"His loss is immeasurable, but his legacy immense" said Goodman Theatre artistic director Robert Falls of the late Brian Dennehy, left. The actor, who died Wednesday, starred with Nathan Lane in Goodman's 2012 revival of Eugene O'Neill's "The Iceman Cometh." Courtesy of Liz Lauren
Actor Brian Dennehy was as close to a Chicago native as you could get without having been born here.
A major force in Chicago theater for more than three decades, the actor died Wednesday of natural causes at home in his native Connecticut. He was 81.
One of playwright Eugene O'Neill's most renowned interpreters, Dennehy's talent was as formidable as his stature.
"Theater exists in the moment and then it exists in the memory," said the Tony Award-winner in a 2006 Daily Herald interview. "That's what art is supposed to be, something indelibly etched."
Dennehy's legacy rests upon a series of his own indelibly etched performances, many of which took place at Chicago's Goodman Theatre where he was an artistic associate.
His stage triumphs included Tony-winning turns as James Tyrone in O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey into Night" (2003) and Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" (1999, for which he also earned a Joseph Jefferson Award), both of which originated at the Goodman under Robert Falls, a frequent Dennehy collaborator.
"Brian loved Chicago and loved the Goodman, and shared that love with his collaborators, co-workers and audiences," Falls said in a prepared statement.
Dennehy also earned acclaim for such films as "Silverado," "Presumed Innocent" and "F/X" and TV movies "A Killing in a Small Town" and "To Catch a Killer," for which he earned Emmy Award nominations.
"Through a career that spanned more than four decades, Brian Dennehy's towering presence, genial humanity and emotional explosiveness made him one of the most iconic actors of our era," said Falls.
The longtime friends last worked together on the Brooklyn Academy of Music's 2015 remount of Goodman's 2012 revival of O'Neill's "The Iceman Cometh," co-starring Dennehy and Nathan Lane. That production, for which Dennehy earned a Jeff Award for his supporting performance as lapsed anarchist Larry Slade, marked their second "Iceman" collaboration. Dennehy played Hickey Hickman in Goodman's 1990 production, also directed by Falls.
Marked by what Dennehy called "strenuous discussion," their famously volatile collaborations -- which commenced in 1985 with Ron Hutchinson's "Rat in the Skull" at Wisdom Bridge Theatre -- made for memorable theater.
Falls Thursday called Dennehy one of the finest stage actors of his generation and remembered him as "my most valued artistic collaborator, my muse and my close friend."
His performances were characterized by "seductive bravura laced with brusque impatience ... a monumental passion fed by steely intelligence and unfiltered honesty," Falls added. "But it was his moments of stillness I found most affecting."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Goldie Hawn shares wellness tips with U-46 students, families

`` Do n't forget to breathe , '' Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn says in a special video message to Elgin Area School District U-46 students and families .
In it , Hawn shares wellness tips for coping with stress and isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic .
The video , which was requested by U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders , is posted on the district 's new wellness webpage and on YouTube , and has garnered more than 4,000 views .
Hawn is the founder of The Goldie Hawn Foundation , a not-for-profit whose MindUp program provides children with tools to manage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenges with optimism , resilience and compassion .
In her video message , Hawn talks about bringing positivity into the home during these tough times , reassuring adults they `` have the power and the resilience to be able to parent appropriately . ''
It begins with training the brain to relax , she says , `` ... because stress is not a good thing for your brain .
It 's not a good thing for your body .
It 's not a good thing for how you relate to each other .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' and suggests feelings of anger and fear in children and adults can be mitigated through mindful breathing .
`` Sit in a circle with your children .
Hold hands ... twice a day ... we will breathe in and breathe out together as a family .
Hold tight .
Things are going to change .
Please believe it . ''
Sanders reached out to Hawn after being introduced to her foundation .
The two had been corresponding since last fall , but it was n't until Sanders heard from U-46 families struggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hawn 's help .
`` Our families are really hurting , '' he said .
`` The amount of food that we are distributing says it all .
So many families are without work now .
( Students ) just miss the human interaction with their friends .
I feel the stress myself .
Sometimes we do just forget to breathe and breathe deeply . ''
Sanders connected with Hawn over Zoom video conferencing and recorded the message on Tuesday .
Her foundation `` does amazing work to encourage breathing and mindfulness activities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ providing wellness resources by grade level , and for parents and guardians on its website , u-46.org/wellness .
District principals , administrators and teachers also are reaching out to check-in with families whose children are not engaging fully in distance learning to see if they need additional supports , Sanders said .
The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a support line called Call4Calm where people can text a mental health professional with the word `` TALK '' or `` SPEAK '' ( for Spanish speakers ) at 552-020 , he added @

Goldie Hawn shares wellness tips with U-46 students, families
Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn has recorded a special message for Elgin Area School District U-46 students about resilience, now posted on the district's website. Associated Press
"Don't forget to breathe," Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn says in a special video message to Elgin Area School District U-46 students and families.
In it, Hawn shares wellness tips for coping with stress and isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The video, which was requested by U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders, is posted on the district's new wellness webpage and on YouTube, and has garnered more than 4,000 views.
Hawn is the founder of The Goldie Hawn Foundation, a not-for-profit whose MindUp program provides children with tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and face challenges with optimism, resilience and compassion.
In her video message, Hawn talks about bringing positivity into the home during these tough times, reassuring adults they "have the power and the resilience to be able to parent appropriately."
It begins with training the brain to relax, she says, " ... because stress is not a good thing for your brain. It's not a good thing for your body. It's not a good thing for how you relate to each other."
Hawn urges taking "brain breaks" and suggests feelings of anger and fear in children and adults can be mitigated through mindful breathing.
"Sit in a circle with your children. Hold hands ... twice a day ... we will breathe in and breathe out together as a family. Hold tight. Things are going to change. Please believe it."
Sanders reached out to Hawn after being introduced to her foundation. The two had been corresponding since last fall, but it wasn't until Sanders heard from U-46 families struggling due to the pandemic that he solicited Hawn's help.
"Our families are really hurting," he said. "The amount of food that we are distributing says it all. So many families are without work now. (Students) just miss the human interaction with their friends. I feel the stress myself. Sometimes we do just forget to breathe and breathe deeply."
Sanders connected with Hawn over Zoom video conferencing and recorded the message on Tuesday. Her foundation "does amazing work to encourage breathing and mindfulness activities," he said.
U-46 is providing wellness resources by grade level, and for parents and guardians on its website, u-46.org/wellness.
District principals, administrators and teachers also are reaching out to check-in with families whose children are not engaging fully in distance learning to see if they need additional supports, Sanders said.
The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a support line called Call4Calm where people can text a mental health professional with the word "TALK" or "SPEAK" (for Spanish speakers) at 552-020, he added.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--How agencies help jobseekers 'be proactive' during pandemic

Nonprofit and federally funded career assistance centers are preparing themselves -- and their online resources -- for a surge of jobseekers newly laid off amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Those looking for jobs can benefit from preparations made by facilities such as the Job Center of Lake County in Waukegan , the North Suburban Cook County American Job Center in Arlington Heights , WorkNet DuPage in Lisle and the Career & Networking Center in Naperville .
These centers and others are offering free webinars , some of them targeted for the pandemic and others more broadly focused on topics such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job search planning .
People in need can log on from anywhere to access the `` 5 Steps to Your Next Job '' framework from the Job Center of Lake County or the `` From Layoff to Launch '' webpage from WorkNet DuPage .
The job center in Arlington Heights offers resources for jobseekers affected by the COVID-19 virus , while the nonprofit Career & Networking Center in Naperville has webinars on topics such as job search branding and `` staying relevant in a chaotic environment . ''
`` This is not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job , said Kimberly White , executive director of the Career & Networking Center .
`` It 's the time to still be proactive . ''
Job agencies encourage people newly laid off not only to apply for unemployment insurance benefits , but also to reach out for help navigating a digital search for a new job .
`` We are preparing for individuals who maybe are going to take this opportunity to transition careers or who may discover that their employer is no longer in business , '' said Eva Locke , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Lake County .
`` I consider us to be the transition experts . ''
Transitioning requires a focus on broad skills instead of on particular job duties .
For example , White said , workers laid off from hospitality positions likely have strong customer service skills , which can be applied in business , sales and a variety of job options .
`` You 're going to be competing with a number of people , so it 's really focusing on skills , '' White said .
The pool of people looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the 513,173 who filed initial unemployment claims in Illinois during the five weeks from March 1 to April 4 .
The North Suburban Cook County American Job Center in Arlington Heights was helping roughly 1,000 jobseekers before the pandemic set in , Executive Director Al Saulys said .
He expects that population to `` explode . ''
The center is part of a network of workforce development agencies throughout the nation , as are the Job Center of Lake County and WorkNet DuPage .
All of these centers are local administrators of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Opportunity Act , which gives jobseekers who qualify up to $ 10,000 in grant funding to pursue training , professional development or certifications .
`` There 's a lot of people that are hurting out there and a lot of people who are going to need these services , '' Saulys said .
Despite the pandemic , some companies are still looking to fill positions , White said .
Jobseekers who can master virtual `` coffees '' with recruiters and interviews via video conference have the chance to impress hiring managers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to carefully review resumes , White said .
`` This is a time , '' she said , `` when you might actually have more luck in connecting . ''

How agencies help jobseekers 'be proactive' during pandemic
Nonprofit and federally funded career assistance centers are preparing themselves -- and their online resources -- for a surge of jobseekers newly laid off amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Those looking for jobs can benefit from preparations made by facilities such as the Job Center of Lake County in Waukegan, the North Suburban Cook County American Job Center in Arlington Heights, WorkNet DuPage in Lisle and the Career & Networking Center in Naperville.
These centers and others are offering free webinars, some of them targeted for the pandemic and others more broadly focused on topics such as Excel skills, LinkedIn use and job search planning.
People in need can log on from anywhere to access the "5 Steps to Your Next Job" framework from the Job Center of Lake County or the "From Layoff to Launch" webpage from WorkNet DuPage.
The job center in Arlington Heights offers resources for jobseekers affected by the COVID-19 virus, while the nonprofit Career & Networking Center in Naperville has webinars on topics such as job search branding and "staying relevant in a chaotic environment."
"This is not the time to stop" searching for a job, said Kimberly White, executive director of the Career & Networking Center. "It's the time to still be proactive."
Job agencies encourage people newly laid off not only to apply for unemployment insurance benefits, but also to reach out for help navigating a digital search for a new job.
"We are preparing for individuals who maybe are going to take this opportunity to transition careers or who may discover that their employer is no longer in business," said Eva Locke, job center supervisor at the Job Center of Lake County. "I consider us to be the transition experts."
Transitioning requires a focus on broad skills instead of on particular job duties. For example, White said, workers laid off from hospitality positions likely have strong customer service skills, which can be applied in business, sales and a variety of job options.
"You're going to be competing with a number of people, so it's really focusing on skills," White said.
The pool of people looking for jobs is large, including many of the 513,173 who filed initial unemployment claims in Illinois during the five weeks from March 1 to April 4.
The North Suburban Cook County American Job Center in Arlington Heights was helping roughly 1,000 jobseekers before the pandemic set in, Executive Director Al Saulys said. He expects that population to "explode."
The center is part of a network of workforce development agencies throughout the nation, as are the Job Center of Lake County and WorkNet DuPage. All of these centers are local administrators of a federal program called the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which gives jobseekers who qualify up to $10,000 in grant funding to pursue training, professional development or certifications.
"There's a lot of people that are hurting out there and a lot of people who are going to need these services," Saulys said.
Despite the pandemic, some companies are still looking to fill positions, White said.
Jobseekers who can master virtual "coffees" with recruiters and interviews via video conference have the chance to impress hiring managers, who may have more time these days to carefully review resumes, White said.
"This is a time," she said, "when you might actually have more luck in connecting."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Adler Park School drive-by parade reunites Libertyville teachers and students

Wearing a broad smile from ear to ear , Adler Park School first-grade teacher Theresa Gasick was happy for the @ @ @ @ @ her students Thursday .
`` I miss these kids and the interaction with them , @ @ @ @ @ keeping to social distancing guidelines , Gasic and her colleagues lined up behind the Libertyville @ @ @ @ @ parents drove by waving and honking in the first Adler Park Student Parade .
A @ @ @ @ @ the parade just before 12:30 p.m. , many making the parade loop more than once @ @ @ @ @ Gator gear to show their school spirit , and cars were adorned with handmade signs @ @ @ @ @ her dog Miller to help greet students .
`` It 's an awesome way to @ @ @ @ @ miss them a lot , ' the second-grade teacher said .

Adler Park School drive-by parade reunites Libertyville teachers and students
Wearing a broad smile from ear to ear, Adler Park School first-grade teacher Theresa Gasick was happy for the chance to greet some of her students Thursday.
"I miss these kids and the interaction with them," she said.
While keeping to social distancing guidelines, Gasic and her colleagues lined up behind the Libertyville elementary school while students and parents drove by waving and honking in the first Adler Park Student Parade.
A long line of cars started the parade just before 12:30 p.m., many making the parade loop more than once. Some students wore Adler Gator gear to show their school spirit, and cars were adorned with handmade signs.
Teacher Lauren Koenig brought her dog Miller to help greet students.
"It's an awesome way to see our students. I miss them a lot,' the second-grade teacher said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Friday Night Lights to celebrate students, first responders

Many Illinois high schools will be shining a light tonight on students , communities , health care workers and first responders .
And that , as Libertyville Athletic Director John Woods said , is pun intended .
`` I think it 's really just a time to demonstrate solidarity , '' Woods said of a nationwide movement known in Illinois as Lights for the Fight , in which schools turn on their stadium lights in shows of support .
`` This thing spreading across the country , lighting up the stadium , what 's happening is we realize we miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we miss the coaches , and anything we can do to shine a glimmer of hope , no pun intended -- well , maybe pun intended -- throughout the communities , to just keep hope alive , '' Woods said .
That hope is for schools to reopen and school sports to resume .
Per the order of Gov .
J.B. Pritzker , schools will remain closed at least through April 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Today , Woods will flip the switch at 8 p.m. -- the 20th hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on for 20 minutes to honor the Class of 2020 .
No one is permitted to visit the stadium given stay-at-home and social distancing mandates .
Organizers say the program will continue weekly until schools reopen .
`` I imagine there are a lot of schools that will be participating , '' Vernon Hills Athletic Director Brian McDonald said .
He noted this is not a statement to `` open the country before it 's safe . ''
Each of the 12 schools in the Central Suburban League , such as Vernon Hills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 8 to 9 p.m. today .
Cary-Grove High School turned on its stadium lights last Friday .
Not all schools or districts are participating .
Others were considering doing it either this Friday or at another time , or waiting for approval from school principals .
Hersey High School in Arlington Heights initially declined , then went ahead with Friday Night Lights .
`` It 's a cool idea , so the bottom line is a good result , '' Hersey Athletic Director Steve Messer said in an email .
In Mundelein @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the four light poles will be on from 8 to 9 p.m. Friday and dedicated through social media posts to different groups -- first responders , health care workers and scientists ; residents ; athletes and students in all school activities ; and the Class of 2020 .
`` We 're trying to make this a community thing , letting them know that we 're all in this together and we 're thinking about everybody , '' Athletic Director Troy Parola said .

Friday Night Lights to celebrate students, first responders
Many Illinois high schools will be shining a light tonight on students, communities, health care workers and first responders.
And that, as Libertyville Athletic Director John Woods said, is pun intended.
"I think it's really just a time to demonstrate solidarity," Woods said of a nationwide movement known in Illinois as Lights for the Fight, in which schools turn on their stadium lights in shows of support.
"This thing spreading across the country, lighting up the stadium, what's happening is we realize we miss the kids, we miss the competition, we miss the coaches, and anything we can do to shine a glimmer of hope, no pun intended -- well, maybe pun intended -- throughout the communities, to just keep hope alive," Woods said.
That hope is for schools to reopen and school sports to resume. Per the order of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, schools will remain closed at least through April 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today, Woods will flip the switch at 8 p.m. -- the 20th hour of the day -- and leave them on for 20 minutes to honor the Class of 2020. No one is permitted to visit the stadium given stay-at-home and social distancing mandates.
Organizers say the program will continue weekly until schools reopen.
"I imagine there are a lot of schools that will be participating," Vernon Hills Athletic Director Brian McDonald said. He noted this is not a statement to "open the country before it's safe."
Each of the 12 schools in the Central Suburban League, such as Vernon Hills, will turn on its stadium lights from 8 to 9 p.m. today. Cary-Grove High School turned on its stadium lights last Friday.
Not all schools or districts are participating. Others were considering doing it either this Friday or at another time, or waiting for approval from school principals.
Hersey High School in Arlington Heights initially declined, then went ahead with Friday Night Lights.
"It's a cool idea, so the bottom line is a good result," Hersey Athletic Director Steve Messer said in an email.
In Mundelein High School's intricate plan, each of the four light poles will be on from 8 to 9 p.m. Friday and dedicated through social media posts to different groups -- first responders, health care workers and scientists; residents; athletes and students in all school activities; and the Class of 2020.
"We're trying to make this a community thing, letting them know that we're all in this together and we're thinking about everybody," Athletic Director Troy Parola said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Chicago Blackhawks' Kane offers some insight

The most interesting part of the NHL 's video conference with Patrick Kane , Mark Scheifele and Mathew Barzal on Monday was when the high-scoring forwards answered hypothetical questions about end-of-game situations .
Now , remember -- these are three players who combined for 81 goals this season , so there are n't many opponents who worry them much .
But there are a few they 'd rather not see while streaking to the net in the waning seconds of a tight game .
And here they are ... Q : You have a 1-on-1 , the puck is on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the line .
Which defenseman do you least want to see defending you ?
A : Kane selected Montreal 's Shea Weber .
`` Especially when he was in Nashville ... he was just a bear to go against .
He 's so strong , he 's so big .
`` If you ever got in the corner with him there 's no way you 're coming out with the puck .
Or if you do you 're going to take some pretty big punishment to make that happen .
... '' He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go up against for me . ''
Winnipeg 's Scheifele selected Minnesota 's Ryan Suter .
`` His angles are so good , his stick 's so good .
You 're not going to be able to shoot through him .
He can block shots .
But his angles and his feet are so good that he 's just so hard to beat . ''
The Islanders ' Barzal selected Tampa Bay 's Victor Hedman .
`` He 's just so long and smooth .
His gap 's always perfect and if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's 6-6 , so you 're not really getting around him .
`` He can just hold you up ; his stick is so good , it 's just always in your face .
There 's just not much room out there against him . ''
Q : You 're on a breakaway and the game is on the line .
Which goalie do you not want to see ?
A : Scheifele said Montreal 's Carey Price : `` He 's so calm in the net .
He outconfidences you . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ going 0-for-2 against him in a shootout during the 2007 World Juniors .
A close second would be Tampa Bay 's Andrei Vasilevskiy .
`` I 've had some breakaways against him where you think you have him beat and he just kicks out his leg , '' Kane said .
`` You have to beat him and raise ( the puck ) , but you ca n't raise it too much because his body 's over there as well .
His legs are so long and athletic . ''
Barzal took Nashville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had some good nights against us .
I think I 've had two breakaways against him and both I did n't score on . ''
Q : You 're up by a goal and there are 10 seconds left .
Who do you want taking a faceoff in your own zone ?
A : Kane gave a true student-of-the-game answer and said St. Louis ' Ryan O'Reilly if the draw is on the left side and Dallas ' Tyler Seguin if it 's on the right .
`` ( Seguin ) is maybe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seems like we always kind of have a tough time against him in Dallas . ''
Scheifele selected Boston 's Patrice Bergeron on either side .
`` I 've actually had some good nights against him -- unless you 're in Boston and then the stats guys give it to him a little bit ( laughs ) .
But when push comes to shove , you put him in the faceoff dot , he 's gon na take it . ''
Q : For sheer comic relief because you need a laugh on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be sitting next to ?
A : Kane : `` I had some hilarious teammates back in 2010 .
Guys like Ben Eager and Adam Burish were constantly chirping the other team .
Especially Ben Eager -- he seemed to have so many good chirps .
`` Also , Dustin Byfuglien might be up there as well .
He 's hilarious .
Especially when we were playing Winnipeg ( after he got traded there ) he was coming by , and he and ( Joel ) Quenneville would be chirping each other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle of an NHL hockey game .
`` He was always a good guy to bring some comic relief . ''

Chicago Blackhawks' Kane offers some insight
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane plays against the Florida Panthers at the United Center in Chicago Tuesday. John Starks | Staff Photographer
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The most interesting part of the NHL's video conference with Patrick Kane, Mark Scheifele and Mathew Barzal on Monday was when the high-scoring forwards answered hypothetical questions about end-of-game situations.
Now, remember -- these are three players who combined for 81 goals this season, so there aren't many opponents who worry them much.
But there are a few they'd rather not see while streaking to the net in the waning seconds of a tight game.
And here they are ...
Q: You have a 1-on-1, the puck is on your stick and the game is on the line. Which defenseman do you least want to see defending you?
A: Kane selected Montreal's Shea Weber. "Especially when he was in Nashville ... he was just a bear to go against. He's so strong, he's so big.
"If you ever got in the corner with him there's no way you're coming out with the puck. Or if you do you're going to take some pretty big punishment to make that happen. ...
"He would always be a tough guy to go up against for me."
Winnipeg's Scheifele selected Minnesota's Ryan Suter. "His angles are so good, his stick's so good. You're not going to be able to shoot through him. He can block shots. But his angles and his feet are so good that he's just so hard to beat."
The Islanders' Barzal selected Tampa Bay's Victor Hedman. "He's just so long and smooth. His gap's always perfect and if you try to take him wide, he's 6-6, so you're not really getting around him.
"He can just hold you up; his stick is so good, it's just always in your face. There's just not much room out there against him."
Q: You're on a breakaway and the game is on the line. Which goalie do you not want to see?
A: Scheifele said Montreal's Carey Price: "He's so calm in the net. He outconfidences you."
Kane also selected Price and still remembers going 0-for-2 against him in a shootout during the 2007 World Juniors.
A close second would be Tampa Bay's Andrei Vasilevskiy.
"I've had some breakaways against him where you think you have him beat and he just kicks out his leg," Kane said. "You have to beat him and raise (the puck), but you can't raise it too much because his body's over there as well. His legs are so long and athletic."
Barzal took Nashville's Pekka Rinne. "He's had some good nights against us. I think I've had two breakaways against him and both I didn't score on."
Q: You're up by a goal and there are 10 seconds left. Who do you want taking a faceoff in your own zone?
A: Kane gave a true student-of-the-game answer and said St. Louis' Ryan O'Reilly if the draw is on the left side and Dallas' Tyler Seguin if it's on the right. "(Seguin) is maybe a little bit underrated, but it seems like we always kind of have a tough time against him in Dallas."
Scheifele selected Boston's Patrice Bergeron on either side. "I've actually had some good nights against him -- unless you're in Boston and then the stats guys give it to him a little bit (laughs). But when push comes to shove, you put him in the faceoff dot, he's gonna take it."
Q: For sheer comic relief because you need a laugh on the bench, who do you want to be sitting next to?
A: Kane: "I had some hilarious teammates back in 2010. Guys like Ben Eager and Adam Burish were constantly chirping the other team. Especially Ben Eager -- he seemed to have so many good chirps.
"Also, Dustin Byfuglien might be up there as well. He's hilarious. Especially when we were playing Winnipeg (after he got traded there) he was coming by, and he and (Joel) Quenneville would be chirping each other and laughing around and joking around in the middle of an NHL hockey game.
"He was always a good guy to bring some comic relief."
• Twitter: @johndietzdh


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Young's veteran savvy didn't have much impact for Bulls

The Bulls needed an experienced veteran on the roster , so last summer they signed power forward Thaddeus Young .
It was a pretty good get , since Young had been a starter on a playoff team in Indiana the previous two seasons .
But they did n't put him in position to affect the win column .
The problem with adding Young is he plays the same position as Lauri Markkanen .
For Young to be on the floor late in games , coach Jim Boylen had to either sit Markkanen or play him at center .
Boylen tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peppered with questions after the game about impeding Markkanen 's development .
So it was a constant Catch-22 early in the season .
Maybe the Bulls would do better with Young on the floor late in games , but was n't Markkanen one of the team 's most important rebuilding blocks ?
For his part , Young never really complained about his plight and did n't ask to be traded to a contender .
He talked about wanting to play more minutes , but that 's a common theme in the NBA .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he took more money -- $ 32.6 million guaranteed over three years -- to join the Bulls than he would have gotten from a contending team .
The Pacers were ready to move on and push Domantas Sabonis into Young 's old starting role , and Sabonis responded with his first all-star appearance .
One of Young 's best attributes is his durability and he missed just one game this season for personal reasons .
His production ( 10 .
3 points , 4.9 rebounds ) was similar to recent seasons , per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance to join the starting lineup on Jan. 24 when Markkanen was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his pelvis .
The early results were promising .
After a loss to Sacramento , the Bulls beat Cleveland and San Antonio , then nearly delivered the only three-game win streak of the season by beating Indiana .
But like a lot of other things in this Bulls season , the three-game win streak did n't work out .
Victor Oladipo drained a long 3-pointer to tie the game , the referees did n't call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bulls lost to the Pacers in overtime .
Two days later in Brooklyn , Young took a charge on the game 's first possession , fell backward and struck teammate Kris Dunn 's knee .
It was a freak accident , but Dunn was done for the season and the Bulls lost eight in a row .
So the Bulls never really got to figure out if Young finishing games would have led to more wins .
The problem was , after Otto Porter 's foot injury , there was n't another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking at the advanced stats , Young was second-worst on the team in plus-minus ( ahead of Chandler Hutchison ) and third-worst in net rating ( beating Hutchison and Cristiano Felicio ) .
Young has been an undersized power forward throughout his career who usually has a speed advantage on his opponent .
He 's better at running the floor than grabbing rebounds , an area where the Bulls need more help .
He shot 35.6 percent from 3-point range , which is on the high side for his career , but not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a poor 3-point shooting team .
So maybe Young would n't have helped the Bulls win more games even if he 'd played more .
If nothing changes , they 'll head into next season with another logjam at power forward and shortage of reliable veterans .

Young's veteran savvy didn't have much impact for Bulls
Bulls' Otto Porter Jr. (22) celebrates with teammates Coby White (0) and Thaddeus Young (21) during a March 2 game. The Bulls signed Young to provide some much-needed veteran leadership. For most of the season, though, he took a back seat to Lauri Markkanen late in games. Associated Press
Sixth in a series
The Bulls needed an experienced veteran on the roster, so last summer they signed power forward Thaddeus Young.
It was a pretty good get, since Young had been a starter on a playoff team in Indiana the previous two seasons. But they didn't put him in position to affect the win column.
The problem with adding Young is he plays the same position as Lauri Markkanen. For Young to be on the floor late in games, coach Jim Boylen had to either sit Markkanen or play him at center. Boylen tried that a few times and was always peppered with questions after the game about impeding Markkanen's development.
So it was a constant Catch-22 early in the season. Maybe the Bulls would do better with Young on the floor late in games, but wasn't Markkanen one of the team's most important rebuilding blocks?
For his part, Young never really complained about his plight and didn't ask to be traded to a contender. He talked about wanting to play more minutes, but that's a common theme in the NBA.
Young seemed to accept the fact that he took more money -- $32.6 million guaranteed over three years -- to join the Bulls than he would have gotten from a contending team. The Pacers were ready to move on and push Domantas Sabonis into Young's old starting role, and Sabonis responded with his first all-star appearance.
One of Young's best attributes is his durability and he missed just one game this season for personal reasons. His production (10. 3 points, 4.9 rebounds) was similar to recent seasons, per minutes played.
Young finally got a chance to join the starting lineup on Jan. 24 when Markkanen was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his pelvis. The early results were promising. After a loss to Sacramento, the Bulls beat Cleveland and San Antonio, then nearly delivered the only three-game win streak of the season by beating Indiana.
But like a lot of other things in this Bulls season, the three-game win streak didn't work out. Victor Oladipo drained a long 3-pointer to tie the game, the referees didn't call an obvious foul against Zach LaVine and the Bulls lost to the Pacers in overtime.
Two days later in Brooklyn, Young took a charge on the game's first possession, fell backward and struck teammate Kris Dunn's knee. It was a freak accident, but Dunn was done for the season and the Bulls lost eight in a row.
So the Bulls never really got to figure out if Young finishing games would have led to more wins. The problem was, after Otto Porter's foot injury, there wasn't another veteran on the Bulls roster.
Then looking at the advanced stats, Young was second-worst on the team in plus-minus (ahead of Chandler Hutchison) and third-worst in net rating (beating Hutchison and Cristiano Felicio).
Young has been an undersized power forward throughout his career who usually has a speed advantage on his opponent. He's better at running the floor than grabbing rebounds, an area where the Bulls need more help. He shot 35.6 percent from 3-point range, which is on the high side for his career, but not good enough to help the Bulls, a poor 3-point shooting team.
So maybe Young wouldn't have helped the Bulls win more games even if he'd played more. If nothing changes, they'll head into next season with another logjam at power forward and shortage of reliable veterans.
• Twitter: @McGrawDHBulls


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Teen charged with possession of a 2nd stolen vehicle near Aurora

A teen from downstate Peru who was arrested this month on charges of burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle out of Aurora Township has been charged with stealing another vehicle after his arrest this week .
A Kane County arrest warrant was issued for Kyle L. Quintana , 19 , of the 1900 block of 10th Street , on a charge he possessed a Lincoln MKS on Sunday that was stolen from the 500 block of Price Road in Aurora Township , according to Kane County Undersheriff Pat Gengler and court records .
Gengler said Quintana had been visiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him meals in exchange for him doing yard work between April 5 and April 9 .
The woman , who met Quintana through one of his family members , noticed on Sunday that her Lincoln was missing , Gengler said .
Authorities later learned Quintana was arrested in LaSalle on a charge of driving while license suspended , and police there towed the vehicle , Gengler said .
Quintana did not have permission to take the Lincoln , Gengler said .
Quintana had been released on his own recognizance after his April 6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving while license suspended and possession of a stolen vehicle , according to the Kane County sheriff 's office and Kane County court records .
In that case , he was accused of breaking into the home of an acquaintance on the 700 block of McClaran Avenue in Aurora Township , taking a Chevrolet Silverado , and returning there and being arrested , according to the sheriff 's office .
Quintana is next due in court May 29 .
If convicted of the most severe charge of burglary from his first arrest , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to up to 15 years in prison .
In the most recent case , he faces a sentence ranging from probation to up to seven years in prison .

Teen charged with possession of a 2nd stolen vehicle near Aurora
Kyle L. Quintana has been charged with possession of a second stolen motor vehicle.
A teen from downstate Peru who was arrested this month on charges of burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle out of Aurora Township has been charged with stealing another vehicle after his arrest this week.
A Kane County arrest warrant was issued for Kyle L. Quintana, 19, of the 1900 block of 10th Street, on a charge he possessed a Lincoln MKS on Sunday that was stolen from the 500 block of Price Road in Aurora Township, according to Kane County Undersheriff Pat Gengler and court records.
Gengler said Quintana had been visiting a residence where a woman was making him meals in exchange for him doing yard work between April 5 and April 9. The woman, who met Quintana through one of his family members, noticed on Sunday that her Lincoln was missing, Gengler said.
Authorities later learned Quintana was arrested in LaSalle on a charge of driving while license suspended, and police there towed the vehicle, Gengler said. Quintana did not have permission to take the Lincoln, Gengler said.
Quintana had been released on his own recognizance after his April 6 arrest on charges of residential burglary, driving while license suspended and possession of a stolen vehicle, according to the Kane County sheriff's office and Kane County court records.
In that case, he was accused of breaking into the home of an acquaintance on the 700 block of McClaran Avenue in Aurora Township, taking a Chevrolet Silverado, and returning there and being arrested, according to the sheriff's office.
Quintana is next due in court May 29.
If convicted of the most severe charge of burglary from his first arrest, Quintana faces a sentencing ranging from probation to up to 15 years in prison.
In the most recent case, he faces a sentence ranging from probation to up to seven years in prison.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

The ranks of Americans thrown out of work by the coronavirus is ballooning , causing an unprecedented collapse that has fueled widening protests and propelled President Donald Trump 's push to relax the nation 's social distancing guidelines .
The government said 5.2 million more people applied for unemployment benefits last week , bringing the running total to about 22 million out of a U.S. work force of roughly 159 million - easily the worst stretch of U.S. job losses on record .
Trump planned to announce new recommendations later in the day to allow states to reopen despite warnings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing and protective gear are needed first .
Thousands more public health workers could also be required .
Here are some of AP 's top stories Thursday on the world 's coronavirus pandemic .
Follow APNews.com/VirusOutbreak for updates through the day and APNews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak for stories explaining some of its complexities .
- Ten nurses have been suspended from their jobs at a hospital in Santa Monica , California , after refusing to care for coronavirus patients without being provided protective N95 face masks .
They are among hundreds of doctors , nurses and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who say they 've been asked to work without adequate protection .
Some have taken part in protests or lodged formal complaints .
Others are buying - or even making - their own supplies .
- Dr. Giovanni Passeri has worked every day at a hospital since his ward received its first COVID-19 case on March 7 in hard-hit Parma province in northern Italy .
An AP photographer documented his day and night , from his tense 12-hour overnight shift to his drastically altered routine at home with his wife and 10-year-old son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a doctor from a medical staff that well-wishers have affectionately dubbed their 'warriors .
' - As presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden begins the process of choosing a running mate , responding to the COVID-19 pandemic has become an unexpected part of the audition .
The women who are believed to be top candidates are trying to demonstrate leadership on issues thrust into the spotlight by the virus .
- Facebook , Google and other platforms are taking unprecedented steps as potentially dangerous coronavirus misinformation spreads around the world .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other falsehoods promoted by politicians and others while directing users to credible sources like the World Health Organization .
- As governments across the world enact emergency measures to keep people at home and stave off the pandemic , some are unhappy about having their missteps publicized .
Others are taking advantage of the crisis to silence critics and tighten control .
- In China , where consumer spending propels most of the country 's growth , people have been slow to return to shopping malls and auto dealerships .
Authorities are trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vouchers , but many people are uneasy about a possible resurgence of the coronavirus or losing their jobs .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW : For most people , the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms , such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks .
For some , especially older adults and people with existing health problems , it can cause more severe illness , including pneumonia and death .
The vast majority of people recover .
Here are the symptoms of the virus compared with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways to prevent spread of the virus is washing your hands with soap and water .
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends first washing with warm or cold water and then lathering soap for 20 seconds to get it on the backs of hands , between fingers and under fingernails before rinsing off .
You should wash your phone , too .
Here 's how .
TRACKING THE VIRUS : Drill down and zoom in at the individual county level , and you can access numbers that will show you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where loved ones or people you 're worried about live .
- 22 million : Roughly 22 million have sought jobless benefits in the past month - easily the worst stretch of U.S. job losses on record .
- LOVERS ' GAZE : A co-worker snapped a photo of two nurses , a husband and wife , in an eye-to-eye embrace despite layers of protective gear .
The image is inspiring people around the globe .
- IRAN 'S MUSICIANS : Performance halls in Iran are closed and many residents are isolated in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak .
But some Iranian musicians are finding performance spaces where they can play , including on rooftops and in doorways and empty porches .
- HELPING CONNECTIONS : A 19-year-old Rhode Island man has set up a program to help coronavirus patients who are n't allowed to receive visitors while in the hospital stay connected to their loved ones .
Follow AP coverage of the virus outbreak at https : //apnews.com/VirusOutbreak and https : //apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak

What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
A man wearing a mask loads a box of food into the back of an SUV in Savannah, Ga., as jobless workers lined up in their cars at a drive-thru food bank on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Savannah business leaders and a local charity arranged the drive-thru food bank to help hospitality industry workers left jobless as the coronavirus has virtually shut down Savannah's $3 billion tourism economy. Associated Press
Marimba musicians wearing protective face masks perform outside an apartment building as a resident records their performance from inside his apartment, in Mexico City, Thursday, April 16, 2020. The wandering musicians, who usually perform at restaurants, have taken to performing in neighborhoods in hopes that the residents in voluntary lockdown will tip them, which many do. Associated Press
In this Sunday, April 12, 2020, photo, a worker sorts out finished packaged masks prepared for export at the Wuhan Zonsen Medical Products Co. Ltd. in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province. China won't restrict exports of medical goods needed to fight the coronavirus pandemic, a government spokesman said Thursday, April 16, 2020, amid global tension over scarce masks and ventilators. Associated Press
Doctor Giovanni Passeri relaxes in the doctor's lounge after completing a routine round of medical examinations during a night shift in his ward in the COVID-19 section of the Maggiore Hospital in Parma, northern Italy, Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Most of the times he is on a night shift the couch is the best Passeri can get to stretch out. A cardboard box at right holds envelopes with the medical charts of discharged patients. Associated Press
In this Wednesday, April 15, 2020, photo, fashion designer Do Quyen Hoa shows off an embroidery face mask at her studio in Hanoi, Vietnam. The collection of face masks adorned with Vietnamese hand embroideries was created as the world is fighting against the spread of the new coronavirus. Associated Press
Pallbearers wearing full PPE suits lower in the grave the casket containing the remains of Benedict Somi Vilakasi for his burial ceremony at the Nasrec Memorial Park outside Johannesburg Thursday, April 16, 2020. Vilakasi, a Soweto coffee shop manager, died of Covid-19 infection in a Johannesburg hospital Sunday April 12 2020. South Africa is under a strict five-week lockdown in a effort to fight the Coronavirus pandemic. Associated Press
Protesters carry rifles near the steps of the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing, Mich., Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Flag-waving, honking protesters drove past the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday to show their displeasure with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's orders to keep people at home and businesses locked during the new coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Associated Press
People keep their distance as they exercise outside of a closed La Jolla beach Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in San Diego. Associated Press
Leandro Moya Lara, who is homeless, is tested for COVID-19 in a program administered by the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, during the new coronavirus pandemic, Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Miami. The Homeless Trust is targeting the senior population for testing, and is offering housing to those who test positive. Associated Press
Doctor Giovanni Passeri, top left, with his assistant doctor Mariaconcetta Terracina, has 82-year-old patient Mario read his note about the latter's medical conditions during a routine examination part of a night shift in his ward in the COVID-19 section of the Maggiore Hospital in Parma, northern Italy Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Mario has been under oxygen CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) headgear ventilation and he could only communicate in writing because the hissing sound of the oxygen made it difficult for him to hear the doctor's voice. Mario's health conditions have been worsening since after his admission on March 28. He died in the evening of April 14. Associated Press
A worker applies varnish to a coffin at the Eurocoffin factory in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, April 16, 2020. The factory has tripled its daily production to cope with the increase in demand related to COVID-19 deaths. Associated Press
U.S. states and regions with declining coronavirus infections and strong testing would be able to begin the gradual reopening of businesses and schools under new White House guidelines.
The approach was outlined by President Donald Trump on a call with the nation's governors as the extent and depth of the financial pain from the global pandemic became clearer with the ranks of America's unemployed swelling toward Great Depression-era levels.
But it doesn't look as if life will be returning to normal anytime soon. Some places could see at least some restrictions remain in place through the end of the year.
Here are some of AP's top stories Thursday on the world's coronavirus pandemic. Follow APNews.com/VirusOutbreak for updates through the day and APNews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak for stories explaining some of its complexities.
WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY:
-Older Americans, the age group most at risk from the new coronavirus, are being invited to join a U.S. study of a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
-Guatemala has again suspended flights carrying people deported from the U.S. after 44 deportees arrived this week and tested positive for the coronavirus.
-Only one person is overseeing the spending of the $2 trillion that Congress unleashed to deal with the coronavirus crisis.
- With arthouses closed and film festivals cancelled, movies are finding a new venue i n a relatively new streaming service, The Criterion Channel.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death. The vast majority of people recover.
Here are the symptoms of the virus compared with the common flu.
One of the best ways to prevent spread of the virus is washing your hands with soap and water. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends first washing with warm or cold water and then lathering soap for 20 seconds to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under fingernails before rinsing off.
You should wash your phone, too. Here's how.
TRACKING THE VIRUS: Drill down and zoom in at the individual county level, and you can access numbers that will show you the situation where you are, and where loved ones or people you're worried about live.
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ONE NUMBER:
- 22 million: Roughly 22 million have sought jobless benefits in the past month - easily the worst stretch of U.S. job losses on record.
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IN OTHER NEWS:
- LOVERS' GAZE: A co-worker snapped a photo of two nurses, a husband and wife, in an eye-to-eye embrace despite layers of protective gear. The image is inspiring people around the globe.
- HELPING CONNECTIONS: A 19-year-old Rhode Island man has set up a program to help coronavirus patients who aren't allowed to receive visitors while in the hospital stay connected to their loved ones.
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Follow AP coverage of the virus outbreak at https://apnews.com/VirusOutbreak and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Patients with autoimmune diseases in suburbs struggle to find hydroxychloroquine

Kim Stines knew she and her daughter could be in trouble when she found out the medicine they take to manage their autoimmune diseases was being touted as a possible coronavirus wonderdrug .
Stines , of St. Charles , started reducing her doses of hydroxychloroquine a few weeks ago so her daughter , 21-year-old Corrin Stines , has enough .
`` What 's the worst thing that can happen if I reduce this dose or stop taking it ? ''
Stines said she asked her doctor .
`` Because I 'm more worried about her than me at this point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a possible treatment for COVID-19 , patients with autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis have struggled to fill the prescriptions they rely on to keep their condition manageable .
The Food and Drug Administration reported March 31 there is a shortage of the drug .
A French study of 36 COVID-19 patients last month found those given HCQ and an antibiotic saw a reduction in their viral load -- results President Donald Trump has highlighted .
Other studies have found mixed results for HCQ 's ability to treat or prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week found the drug did n't have a significant effect on the disease .
Dr. Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman , a professor of rheumatology at Northwestern , says hydroxychloroquine is an essential medicine for lupus patients .
Sold under the brand name Plaquenil , HCQ helps treat symptoms such as fatigue and joint pain , lessen flares and prevent organ damage .
And HCQ has fewer side effects than other drugs lupus patients take , Ramsey-Goldman said .
When Corrin Stines was diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis at age 12 , she needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to `` reset '' her immune system .
`` I lost a lot of my hair , '' she said .
`` I also had to live in a bubble , and I got sick all the time because my immune system was completely wiped out . ''
She said HCQ has allowed her to treat her autoimmune conditions without severe side effects .
The Elmhurst College senior , who 's planning to study clinical psychology and neuropsychology at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville , said she 's able to live `` a seminormal life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change without HCQ .
HCQ is the only drug that 's been shown to improve survival in lupus patients , Ramsey-Goldman said .
It works by inhibiting the creation of antibodies that attack a patient 's own cells .
She stressed there 's no proof HCQ can combat the coronavirus .
The FDA has approved its use for some severely ill patients , and clinical trials are underway .
She said no one should take HCQ for the coronavirus unless they are in a hospital or clinical trial .
Although HCQ has fewer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it does have side effects , including increased risk of dangerous heart rhythms .
In Naperville , 70-year-old Dianne Gerlach is worried about her next refill of HCQ , which she 's used to treat lupus for three decades .
Gerlach 's pharmacist scoured other stores to find enough pills for her but could come up with only half her 90-day supply .
The pharmacist said to call when Gerlach has a month 's worth left .
That will be next week .
`` I guess I 'm trusting my pharmacist and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me some , '' she said .
A CVS spokesman said its pharmacies are limiting HCQ supplies to 10 days for COVID-19 patients .
A Walgreens corporate spokesperson said it issued guidelines to its pharmacies to set a 14-day supply limit for new HCQ prescriptions and a 30-day supply limit for active prescriptions and patients with a history of use .
Ramsey-Goldman said lupus patients looking for HCQ may want to try supercenters like Walmart and Costco , reputable mail-order pharmacies and compounding pharmacies , which create drugs for specific patients ' needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Illinois may also know where to find HCQ , she said .
Stopping the medication for just two weeks could cause a flare , she said .
Kim Stines said she may have to start taking her full dose of HCQ again .
She is feeling the effects of her autoimmune diseases , including one that causes painful crystals to form in her joints .
She hopes HCQ has a powerful effect on COVID-19 , but she says it already has been a wonderdrug for autoimmune patients who rely on it .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this to be a game-changer '' for COVID-19 , Stines said .
`` But to say that with no clinical proof and not take into consideration the fallout for patients whose lives depend on this drug is very unsettling and leaves parents and patients feeling very vulnerable . ''

Patients with autoimmune diseases in suburbs struggle to find hydroxychloroquine
Dianne Gerlach was diagnosed with lupus more than 30 years ago and has been taking hydroxychloroquine for most of that time. She's pictured here with her husband, Ken. Courtesy of Dianne Gerlach
Kim Stines, left, and her daughter, Corrin, attend a Lupus Society of Illinois walk. Corrin Stines was diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis when she was 12, and Kim Stines also suffers from autoimmune diseases. Courtesy of Corrin Stines
Kim Stines knew she and her daughter could be in trouble when she found out the medicine they take to manage their autoimmune diseases was being touted as a possible coronavirus wonderdrug.
Stines, of St. Charles, started reducing her doses of hydroxychloroquine a few weeks ago so her daughter, 21-year-old Corrin Stines, has enough.
"What's the worst thing that can happen if I reduce this dose or stop taking it?" Stines said she asked her doctor. "Because I'm more worried about her than me at this point."
As hydroxychloroquine has been touted as a possible treatment for COVID-19, patients with autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis have struggled to fill the prescriptions they rely on to keep their condition manageable. The Food and Drug Administration reported March 31 there is a shortage of the drug.
A French study of 36 COVID-19 patients last month found those given HCQ and an antibiotic saw a reduction in their viral load -- results President Donald Trump has highlighted. Other studies have found mixed results for HCQ's ability to treat or prevent COVID-19, and a larger French study this week found the drug didn't have a significant effect on the disease.
Dr. Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman, a professor of rheumatology at Northwestern, says hydroxychloroquine is an essential medicine for lupus patients.
Sold under the brand name Plaquenil, HCQ helps treat symptoms such as fatigue and joint pain, lessen flares and prevent organ damage. And HCQ has fewer side effects than other drugs lupus patients take, Ramsey-Goldman said.
When Corrin Stines was diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis at age 12, she needed chemotherapy and high doses of intravenous steroids to "reset" her immune system.
"I lost a lot of my hair," she said. "I also had to live in a bubble, and I got sick all the time because my immune system was completely wiped out."
She said HCQ has allowed her to treat her autoimmune conditions without severe side effects. The Elmhurst College senior, who's planning to study clinical psychology and neuropsychology at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, said she's able to live "a seminormal life." She's afraid that could change without HCQ.
HCQ is the only drug that's been shown to improve survival in lupus patients, Ramsey-Goldman said. It works by inhibiting the creation of antibodies that attack a patient's own cells.
She stressed there's no proof HCQ can combat the coronavirus. The FDA has approved its use for some severely ill patients, and clinical trials are underway.
She said no one should take HCQ for the coronavirus unless they are in a hospital or clinical trial.
Although HCQ has fewer side effects than other lupus medications, it does have side effects, including increased risk of dangerous heart rhythms.
In Naperville, 70-year-old Dianne Gerlach is worried about her next refill of HCQ, which she's used to treat lupus for three decades.
Gerlach's pharmacist scoured other stores to find enough pills for her but could come up with only half her 90-day supply. The pharmacist said to call when Gerlach has a month's worth left. That will be next week.
"I guess I'm trusting my pharmacist and I'm trusting God that they will find me some," she said.
A CVS spokesman said its pharmacies are limiting HCQ supplies to 10 days for COVID-19 patients. A Walgreens corporate spokesperson said it issued guidelines to its pharmacies to set a 14-day supply limit for new HCQ prescriptions and a 30-day supply limit for active prescriptions and patients with a history of use.
Ramsey-Goldman said lupus patients looking for HCQ may want to try supercenters like Walmart and Costco, reputable mail-order pharmacies and compounding pharmacies, which create drugs for specific patients' needs. Nonprofits like the Lupus Society of Illinois may also know where to find HCQ, she said. Stopping the medication for just two weeks could cause a flare, she said.
Kim Stines said she may have to start taking her full dose of HCQ again. She is feeling the effects of her autoimmune diseases, including one that causes painful crystals to form in her joints.
She hopes HCQ has a powerful effect on COVID-19, but she says it already has been a wonderdrug for autoimmune patients who rely on it.
"I would love nothing more than for this to be a game-changer" for COVID-19, Stines said. "But to say that with no clinical proof and not take into consideration the fallout for patients whose lives depend on this drug is very unsettling and leaves parents and patients feeling very vulnerable."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Will new evidence mean new trial in 1988 murder-for-hire case?

More than three decades after authorities say he gunned down a Palatine Township woman in a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by her husband , Ronald Kliner is trying again to win a new trial -- and this time he has some heavyweight backing .
Kliner , 59 , filed a motion in Cook County court last month seeking a new trial on murder charges stemming from the February 1988 slaying of Dana Rinaldi , who was shot five times in the head as she pleaded for her life outside her home .
A jury convicted the former Des Plaines man in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death penalty -- a sentence commuted to life without parole by then-Gov .
George Ryan in 2003 .
The 41-page motion was filed for Kliner by the University of Chicago-based Exoneration Project , which has won freedom for dozens of previously convicted people since its founding .
The motion argues there 's new evidence that could clear Kliner if he were given another trial .
That new evidence includes : DNA results from the crime scene that fail to provide a physical link between Kliner and the murder ; evidence casting doubt on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband , who avoided a possible death sentence by testifying against Kliner ; witnesses providing Kliner with an alibi at the time of the murder ; and testimony connecting another man to the killing .
`` He did not kill Dana Rinaldi and should not be in prison serving a life sentence for her killing -- a sentence that only thanks to the mass commutation by former Gov .
Ryan did not result in his death , '' the motion states .
`` His conviction rests on false testimony from people with now-exposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , spokeswoman for Cook County State 's Attorney Kimberly Foxx , said the office could not comment on the pending case .
Kliner 's motion for now is scheduled to go before a Cook County judge June 12 in Rolling Meadows for a status hearing .
Can you pour nail polish remover into a toddler 's milk without intending great bodily harm to the child ?
A state appeals court answered that question with a resounding `` no '' this week , when it upheld the conviction and 9-year prison sentence for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her boyfriend 's 17-month-old daughter .
Andrea Vazquez-Hernandez was found guilty of attempted aggravated battery to a child in 2017 , after a judge found she poured about an inch of nail polish remover into the girl 's sippy cup of milk to get back at her boyfriend , whom she suspected of cheating on her .
Vazquez-Hernandez , 40 , did n't deny doing it , but claimed she did n't fully understand the danger and believed the girl would at worst suffer a stomach ache or diarrhea .
Her appeal argued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she intended to do worse .
The appellate court , in a unanimous ruling Monday , said her claims are not credible .
`` Even had she not been familiar with the bottle 's specific contents , the ( trial ) court could and did reasonably infer that she knew that the ingredients were unfit for human consumption and designed for a purpose that implied great danger , especially to a 17-month-old child , '' Justice Joseph E. Birkett wrote .
The child was taken to the emergency room but was not seriously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Corrections , Vazquez-Hernandez will be eligible for parole in September .
Arrestees are keeping their threats against police , firefighters and paramedics au courant .
At least twice in the last two weeks , we 've seen cases in DuPage County of aggravated battery against police officers , in which the accused has told officers that they 're infected with COVID-19 and are going to give it to them deliberately , by spitting on them .
The Drug Enforcement Administration 's annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day , scheduled for April 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Back called off Add this to the list of things COVID-19 has canceled : National Prescription Drug Take Back Day , which was scheduled for Saturday , April 25 .
On that day , police departments across the suburbs hold events to accept unwanted or expired prescription drugs , no questions asked .
Authorities say it not only keeps potential contaminants out of landfills and sewer systems , but it also helps keep potentially dangerous and addictive drugs out of the wrong hands .
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration recommends that those with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to find a location you can visit to safely dispose them .
In an effort to create some special moments and lasting memories amid their disrupted final weeks of high school , seniors across the country are taking to social media to share their portraits and name of their school along with the # ClassOf2020 hashtag .
While it seems like harmless fun , the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois says students might be unwittingly putting themselves at risk .
`` Watch out , scammers or hackers who surf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # ClassOf2020 posts and will now have the name of your high school and graduation year , which are common online security questions , '' said Steve Bernas , the organization 's president and CEO .
`` All it takes is an internet search to reveal more information about you , such as family members , your real name , birth date , or even where you live . ''
To stay safe , the BBB recommends social media users check their security settings to see what they are sharing and with whom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might have been inadvertently revealed to a wide audience .
• Have a question , tip or comment ?
Email us at copsandcrime @ dailyherald.com .

Will new evidence mean new trial in 1988 murder-for-hire case?
More than three decades after authorities say he gunned down a Palatine Township woman in a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by her husband, Ronald Kliner is trying again to win a new trial -- and this time he has some heavyweight backing.
Kliner, 59, filed a motion in Cook County court last month seeking a new trial on murder charges stemming from the February 1988 slaying of Dana Rinaldi, who was shot five times in the head as she pleaded for her life outside her home.
A jury convicted the former Des Plaines man in 1996, and he was given the death penalty -- a sentence commuted to life without parole by then-Gov. George Ryan in 2003.
The 41-page motion was filed for Kliner by the University of Chicago-based Exoneration Project, which has won freedom for dozens of previously convicted people since its founding. The motion argues there's new evidence that could clear Kliner if he were given another trial.
That new evidence includes: DNA results from the crime scene that fail to provide a physical link between Kliner and the murder; evidence casting doubt on the credibility of witnesses including Rinaldi's husband, who avoided a possible death sentence by testifying against Kliner; witnesses providing Kliner with an alibi at the time of the murder; and testimony connecting another man to the killing.
"He did not kill Dana Rinaldi and should not be in prison serving a life sentence for her killing -- a sentence that only thanks to the mass commutation by former Gov. Ryan did not result in his death," the motion states. "His conviction rests on false testimony from people with now-exposed reasons to lie."
Tandra Simonton, spokeswoman for Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly Foxx, said the office could not comment on the pending case.
Kliner's motion for now is scheduled to go before a Cook County judge June 12 in Rolling Meadows for a status hearing.
Just a minor poisoning?
Can you pour nail polish remover into a toddler's milk without intending great bodily harm to the child?
A state appeals court answered that question with a resounding "no" this week, when it upheld the conviction and 9-year prison sentence for a Carol Stream woman who tried to poison her boyfriend's 17-month-old daughter.
Andrea Vazquez-Hernandez was found guilty of attempted aggravated battery to a child in 2017, after a judge found she poured about an inch of nail polish remover into the girl's sippy cup of milk to get back at her boyfriend, whom she suspected of cheating on her.
Vazquez-Hernandez, 40, didn't deny doing it, but claimed she didn't fully understand the danger and believed the girl would at worst suffer a stomach ache or diarrhea.
Her appeal argued that DuPage County prosecutors failed to prove she intended to do worse.
The appellate court, in a unanimous ruling Monday, said her claims are not credible.
"Even had she not been familiar with the bottle's specific contents, the (trial) court could and did reasonably infer that she knew that the ingredients were unfit for human consumption and designed for a purpose that implied great danger, especially to a 17-month-old child," Justice Joseph E. Birkett wrote.
The child was taken to the emergency room but was not seriously hurt.
According to the Illinois Department of Corrections, Vazquez-Hernandez will be eligible for parole in September.
Viral threat
Arrestees are keeping their threats against police, firefighters and paramedics au courant.
At least twice in the last two weeks, we've seen cases in DuPage County of aggravated battery against police officers, in which the accused has told officers that they're infected with COVID-19 and are going to give it to them deliberately, by spitting on them.
The Drug Enforcement Administration's annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day, scheduled for April 25, has been called off. - Round Lake Park Police
Add this to the list of things COVID-19 has canceled: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which was scheduled for Saturday, April 25.
On that day, police departments across the suburbs hold events to accept unwanted or expired prescription drugs, no questions asked. Authorities say it not only keeps potential contaminants out of landfills and sewer systems, but it also helps keep potentially dangerous and addictive drugs out of the wrong hands.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration recommends that those with unwanted prescriptions visit its website, www.dea.gov, to find a location you can visit to safely dispose them.
Senior (class) scam
In an effort to create some special moments and lasting memories amid their disrupted final weeks of high school, seniors across the country are taking to social media to share their portraits and name of their school along with the #ClassOf2020 hashtag.
While it seems like harmless fun, the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois says students might be unwittingly putting themselves at risk.
"Watch out, scammers or hackers who surf through social media sites will see these #ClassOf2020 posts and will now have the name of your high school and graduation year, which are common online security questions," said Steve Bernas, the organization's president and CEO. "All it takes is an internet search to reveal more information about you, such as family members, your real name, birth date, or even where you live."
To stay safe, the BBB recommends social media users check their security settings to see what they are sharing and with whom, and change security questions/settings if anything might have been inadvertently revealed to a wide audience.
• Have a question, tip or comment? Email us at copsandcrime@dailyherald.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-04-16--Addition to Prospect Heights chalk mural is a sign of the times

Prospect Heights artist Kate Tully 's chalk murals on her garage door have taken on a life of their own .
The one she created last fall , of German physicist Albert Einstein , was still there a couple of days ago , smiling at passing neighbors from her Spruce Avenue garage door , when she had a revelation .
`` I was downstairs making masks and I realized 'My God , Albert needs a mask , too ' , '' she said .
Tully was sewing the masks for a charity program sponsored by Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and nature for personal and community health in Lake County .
The program is providing materials and asking volunteers to sew masks for area health care workers .
Tully said she had made about 300 masks when she realized what she had to do : draw a chalk mask on Albert Einstein 's 4-foot-tall face .
`` I 'm inspired by things around me , '' she said .
The Albert Einstein mural came to her when she watched news coverage of the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ She creates a new artwork every summer and says people often stop as they walk or drive past her home .
Sometimes they knock on her door to ask about the artwork .
When her letter carrier retired , he asked to be called whenever a new mural was created so he could come back to the neighborhood to experience it .
At a time when most people are trying to protect themselves against the coronavirus pandemic , it was important for Tully to add the mask to her Einstein mural .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a while , '' she said .
Or until she is inspired to create something else , that is .
`` We 'll see , '' she said .
`` It has to have meaning . ''

Addition to Prospect Heights chalk mural is a sign of the times
Prospect Heights artist Kate Tully's chalk murals on her garage door have taken on a life of their own.
The one she created last fall, of German physicist Albert Einstein, was still there a couple of days ago, smiling at passing neighbors from her Spruce Avenue garage door, when she had a revelation.
"I was downstairs making masks and I realized 'My God, Albert needs a mask, too'," she said.
Tully was sewing the masks for a charity program sponsored by Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, a nonprofit organization that promotes art and nature for personal and community health in Lake County. The program is providing materials and asking volunteers to sew masks for area health care workers.
Tully said she had made about 300 masks when she realized what she had to do: draw a chalk mask on Albert Einstein's 4-foot-tall face.
"I'm inspired by things around me," she said.
The Albert Einstein mural came to her when she watched news coverage of the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing.
Einstein was her fifth garage mural. She creates a new artwork every summer and says people often stop as they walk or drive past her home. Sometimes they knock on her door to ask about the artwork. When her letter carrier retired, he asked to be called whenever a new mural was created so he could come back to the neighborhood to experience it.
At a time when most people are trying to protect themselves against the coronavirus pandemic, it was important for Tully to add the mask to her Einstein mural.
"I think I'll leave him there for a while," she said.
Or until she is inspired to create something else, that is.
"We'll see," she said. "It has to have meaning."