dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-27--Hoffman Estates' revenue losses during pandemic not as bad as projected

A second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was not part of Hoffman Estates officials ' financial projections , but they 're better prepared for it because revenues are not down as much as anticipated in the spring .
Though the economic downturn has taken a toll on revenue from the village 's hotel tax , building permits , entertainment tax , interest income and natural gas utility tax , other revenue sources such as the real estate transfer tax , local use tax and income tax have proved surprisingly resilient and are ahead of projections .
Acting Village Manager and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ board this week that the $ 6.5 million revenue shortfall once projected for this year is on track to be only $ 4.5 million .
The village board already has approved $ 3.5 million in cuts this year to meet the originally projected shortfall halfway .
The higher than expected revenues will either reduce the amount of reserves the village will need to balance its 2020 budget or put Hoffman Estates in a better position to weather the second wave of COVID-19 , Musiala said .
`` So we 're moving in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , our original projections did not anticipate a second wave of the pandemic , and as we all know it appears that may be happening , '' she said .
`` So I feel like we 're in a good position going into the upcoming months , so that we should be able to hopefully end the year where we originally projected -- the $ 6.5 million , depending on what happens over the next couple of months because of the second wave of the pandemic . ''
Hoffman Estates received a $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal Coronavirus Aid , Relief , and Economic Security Act to cover some personnel expenses and PPE purchases , Musiala said .
That grant was not among the revenues projected during the spring , she added .

Hoffman Estates' revenue losses during pandemic not as bad as projected
A second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was not part of Hoffman Estates officials' financial projections, but they're better prepared for it because revenues are not down as much as anticipated in the spring.
Though the economic downturn has taken a toll on revenue from the village's hotel tax, building permits, entertainment tax, interest income and natural gas utility tax, other revenue sources such as the real estate transfer tax, local use tax and income tax have proved surprisingly resilient and are ahead of projections.
Acting Village Manager and Finance Director Rachel Musiala told the village board this week that the $6.5 million revenue shortfall once projected for this year is on track to be only $4.5 million.
The village board already has approved $3.5 million in cuts this year to meet the originally projected shortfall halfway.
The higher than expected revenues will either reduce the amount of reserves the village will need to balance its 2020 budget or put Hoffman Estates in a better position to weather the second wave of COVID-19, Musiala said.
"So we're moving in the right direction, but as a reminder, our original projections did not anticipate a second wave of the pandemic, and as we all know it appears that may be happening," she said. "So I feel like we're in a good position going into the upcoming months, so that we should be able to hopefully end the year where we originally projected -- the $6.5 million, depending on what happens over the next couple of months because of the second wave of the pandemic."
Hoffman Estates received a $426,000 grant through Cook County under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to cover some personnel expenses and PPE purchases, Musiala said.
That grant was not among the revenues projected during the spring, she added.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-27--MATCHDAY: Juventus without Ronaldo against Messi's Barcelona

A look at what 's happening around the Champions League on Wednesday : Chelsea , with back-to-back 0-0 draws against Sevilla in the Champions League and Manchester United in the Premier League , is showing the team can have some solidity at the back under Frank Lampard after criticism of his defensive record .
Now the English team will look to get its attack firing in a trip to Krasnodar , which will have some fans in attendance for its first home game in the group stage of the Champions League .
The Russian team opened the group with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other match , Sevilla will try to end a four-match winless streak in all competitions when it hosts Rennes .
The Europa League champions have had two straight losses in the Spanish league .
Borussia Dortmund and Zenit St. Petersburg are both under pressure as they play in Germany after losing their first games .
A 3-1 defeat to Lazio showed how Dortmund matches exciting attacking play with a brittle defense .
Manuel Akanji returned with a goal in Dortmund 's 3-0 win over Schalke on Saturday after spending time in isolation following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Can is out after a positive test on Friday .
Zenit needs to bounce back from a loss to Club Brugge last week .
No fans will be allowed at Brugge 's stadium following a decision by the Belgian government to reinforce anti-coronavirus measures .
After missing the trip to Zenit due to the virus , Simon Mignolet , Michael Krmencik and Odilon Kossounou have all tested negative and can play for the Belgian champions .
The highly anticipated matchup of Cristiano Ronaldo against Lionel Messi is unlikely to happen as Ronaldo has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
Juventus refused to comment but Italian media reports that Ronaldo 's latest test was still positive for COVID-19 on the eve of his side 's match against Barcelona .
Ãlvaro Morata replaced Ronaldo against Dynamo Kyiv last week and scored twice in a 2-0 win .
Barcelona got off to a good start by beating Ferencvaros 5-1 but coach Ronald Koeman is under pressure again after the team lost at home to Real Madrid in the Spanish league Saturday .
Koeman will be without playmaker Philippe Coutinho because of an injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match , with both teams looking for their first wins in the competition .
Paris Saint-Germain , last season 's beaten finalist , is under early pressure in its latest bid for an elusive Champions League title .
The French club lost at home to Manchester United 2-1 in the opening round and can not afford to drop points against competition newcomer Istanbul Basaksehir ahead of an upcoming double-header against Leipzig and with a trip to Old Trafford still to come .
PSG has key players out injured and Neymar is having a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a blank in his last four games in Europe .
Leipzig is keen to show its run to last season 's semifinals , where it lost to PSG , was no fluke by qualifying from a tough group .
Julian Nagelsmann 's team remains unbeaten in all competitions ahead of the game at United and tops the Bundesliga .

MATCHDAY: Juventus likely without Ronaldo against Barcelona
A look at what's happening around the Champions League on Wednesday:
GROUP E
Chelsea, with back-to-back 0-0 draws against Sevilla in the Champions League and Manchester United in the Premier League, is showing the team can have some solidity at the back under Frank Lampard after criticism of his defensive record. Now the English team will look to get its attack firing in a trip to Krasnodar, which will have some fans in attendance for its first home game in the group stage of the Champions League. The Russian team opened the group with a 1-1 draw at Rennes. In the other match, Sevilla will try to end a four-match winless streak in all competitions when it hosts Rennes. The Europa League champions have had two straight losses in the Spanish league.
GROUP F
Borussia Dortmund and Zenit St. Petersburg are both under pressure as they play in Germany after losing their first games. A 3-1 defeat to Lazio showed how Dortmund matches exciting attacking play with a brittle defense. Manuel Akanji returned with a goal in Dortmund's 3-0 win over Schalke on Saturday after spending time in isolation following a positive coronavirus test, but Emre Can is out after a positive test on Friday. Zenit needs to bounce back from a loss to Club Brugge last week. No fans will be allowed at Brugge's stadium following a decision by the Belgian government to reinforce anti-coronavirus measures. After missing the trip to Zenit due to the virus, Simon Mignolet, Michael Krmencik and Odilon Kossounou have all tested negative and can play for the Belgian champions.
GROUP G
The highly anticipated matchup of Cristiano Ronaldo against Lionel Messi is unlikely to happen as Ronaldo has reportedly not recovered from the coronavirus in time. Juventus refused to comment but Italian media reports that Ronaldo's latest test was still positive for COVID-19 on the eve of his side's match against Barcelona. Álvaro Morata replaced Ronaldo against Dynamo Kyiv last week and scored twice in a 2-0 win. Barcelona got off to a good start by beating Ferencvaros 5-1 but coach Ronald Koeman is under pressure again after the team lost at home to Real Madrid in the Spanish league Saturday. Koeman will be without playmaker Philippe Coutinho because of an injury. Ferencvaros hosts Dynamo in the other match, with both teams looking for their first wins in the competition.
GROUP H
Paris Saint-Germain, last season's beaten finalist, is under early pressure in its latest bid for an elusive Champions League title. The French club lost at home to Manchester United 2-1 in the opening round and cannot afford to drop points against competition newcomer Istanbul Basaksehir ahead of an upcoming double-header against Leipzig and with a trip to Old Trafford still to come. PSG has key players out injured and Neymar is having a lean spell, too, having drawn a blank in his last four games in Europe. Leipzig is keen to show its run to last season's semifinals, where it lost to PSG, was no fluke by qualifying from a tough group. Julian Nagelsmann's team remains unbeaten in all competitions ahead of the game at United and tops the Bundesliga.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-27--No injuries reported in fire at St. Charles memory care facility

No injuries were reported in a fire early Tuesday morning at Silverado Memory Care Community in St. Charles , authorities @ @ @ @ @ , assisted by units from Batavia , Elburn , Fermilab , Geneva , North Aurora @ @ @ @ @ dispatched to the facility in the 4000 block of East Main Street at 3:50 a.m. @ @ @ @ @ , officials said .
By the time they arrived , the fire near a wall @ @ @ @ @ room already had been put out by staff member using a fire extinguisher .
According @ @ @ @ @ Department , the resident of the room was evacuated by Silverado staff while residents of @ @ @ @ @ firefighters .
Residents and staff members were evaluated by paramedics , but no one reported @ @ @ @ @ area was examined by firefighters and the smoke ventilated , the facility was returned to @ @ @ @ @ 5:10 a.m. Tuesday .
Damage was estimated at $ 7,000 and the facility remains habitable @

No injuries reported in fire at St. Charles memory care facility
No injuries were reported in a fire early Tuesday morning at Silverado Memory Care Community in St. Charles, authorities said.
St. Charles firefighters, assisted by units from Batavia, Elburn, Fermilab, Geneva, North Aurora and West Chicago, were dispatched to the facility in the 4000 block of East Main Street at 3:50 a.m. and arrived within five minutes, officials said. By the time they arrived, the fire near a wall heater in a resident's room already had been put out by staff member using a fire extinguisher.
According to the St. Charles Fire Department, the resident of the room was evacuated by Silverado staff while residents of nearby rooms were evacuated by firefighters. Residents and staff members were evaluated by paramedics, but no one reported medical issues.
After the area was examined by firefighters and the smoke ventilated, the facility was returned to the Silverado staff at about 5:10 a.m. Tuesday. Damage was estimated at $7,000 and the facility remains habitable.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--Elk Grove Village plans another round of $200 water bill credits

While discussions in Washington have stalled over a second federal stimulus bill , residents in one Northwest suburban community are expected to be on the receiving end of that town 's second coronavirus relief package since the pandemic took hold .
Elk Grove Village officials announced Tuesday a second round of $ 200 residential water bill credits set to take effect with upcoming January and February bills .
Worth $ 3 million in total , the credits would apply to all 11,500 single-family homes , townhouses and condominiums in town .
It follows the village 's initial $ 3.2 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what was an unprecedented move for a Northwest suburban municipality at the time .
Officials gave water bill credits to residents while waiving various licensing fees for businesses .
At a village board meeting Tuesday night , Mayor Craig Johnson said the economic relief , while small , could help `` take off a little bit of the edge '' for residents who are struggling amid the financial effects of the pandemic .
`` When bills and credit cards come after the holidays , you 're going to have a couple extra dollars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Johnson said .
`` The board is excited to be able to do that for the community . ''
While formal approval is expected next month , the mayor said trustees are on board with the proposal .
He said he came to the realization that the village could provide another local stimulus when he saw the latest financial numbers two weeks ago .
Specifically , the village 's reserve fund next spring is projected to be $ 23 million , about $ 3 million more than expected per the village @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five months of operating expenses .
Much of the town 's financial strength can be attributed to its 6-square-mile industrial park , which has been `` humming '' even in the middle of the pandemic , Johnson said .
He said 90 % of businesses located there -- deemed essential -- never shut down .
That includes one company that makes a wiring component for ventilators and another that makes bottles for hand sanitizer .
By July , sales tax revenues for the business park were back to normal , officials said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year in sales taxes for village coffers .
`` If we 're doing that well , we want to give back to the community , '' Johnson said .
`` We were built to handle something like this . ''
The average residential water bill in Elk Grove is $ 84 , so officials anticipate most customers will be able to take advantage of the credit for two or three billing cycles .
The village is requiring landlords to pass savings to their tenants , and likewise condo associations to their unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time before next June to decide whether to waive annual business licensing fees again .
In the first stimulus package , it was worth $ 180,000 villagewide .

Elk Grove Village plans another round of $200 water bill credits
While discussions in Washington have stalled over a second federal stimulus bill, residents in one Northwest suburban community are expected to be on the receiving end of that town's second coronavirus relief package since the pandemic took hold.
Elk Grove Village officials announced Tuesday a second round of $200 residential water bill credits set to take effect with upcoming January and February bills. Worth $3 million in total, the credits would apply to all 11,500 single-family homes, townhouses and condominiums in town.
It follows the village's initial $3.2 million coronavirus relief package in March, in what was an unprecedented move for a Northwest suburban municipality at the time. Officials gave water bill credits to residents while waiving various licensing fees for businesses.
At a village board meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Craig Johnson said the economic relief, while small, could help "take off a little bit of the edge" for residents who are struggling amid the financial effects of the pandemic.
"When bills and credit cards come after the holidays, you're going to have a couple extra dollars left for you to cover some expenses," Johnson said. "The board is excited to be able to do that for the community."
While formal approval is expected next month, the mayor said trustees are on board with the proposal. He said he came to the realization that the village could provide another local stimulus when he saw the latest financial numbers two weeks ago.
Specifically, the village's reserve fund next spring is projected to be $23 million, about $3 million more than expected per the village's standard of having enough to cover five months of operating expenses.
Much of the town's financial strength can be attributed to its 6-square-mile industrial park, which has been "humming" even in the middle of the pandemic, Johnson said.
He said 90% of businesses located there -- deemed essential -- never shut down. That includes one company that makes a wiring component for ventilators and another that makes bottles for hand sanitizer.
By July, sales tax revenues for the business park were back to normal, officials said. The park alone generates $24 million a year in sales taxes for village coffers.
"If we're doing that well, we want to give back to the community," Johnson said. "We were built to handle something like this."
The average residential water bill in Elk Grove is $84, so officials anticipate most customers will be able to take advantage of the credit for two or three billing cycles. The village is requiring landlords to pass savings to their tenants, and likewise condo associations to their unit owners.
Johnson said the village has time before next June to decide whether to waive annual business licensing fees again. In the first stimulus package, it was worth $180,000 villagewide.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--Plans to replace Hawthorn Mall Sears with restaurants, apartments ready for public airing

The central elements of a long-anticipated $ 250 million makeover at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills are moving from planning to practice .
Details of an expansive proposal to demolish the former Sears anchor store will be aired today during a public hearing before the village 's planning and zoning commission .
The two-phased plan calls for the entire Sears building and a portion of the former Carson Pirie Scott parcel to be redeveloped with 54,000 square feet of restaurant and retail spaces and 562 luxury apartments .
The advisory panel will consider the application on behalf of the mall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at 7:30 p.m. at village hall , 290 Evergreen Drive .
Questions likely will arise and some adjustments may be recommended , but village staff members do not anticipate significant changes to the submitted plans .
Details to be presented during the public hearing are the culmination of about 18 months of behind-the-scenes planning and review .
`` This is the biggest part of the redevelopment , '' said Mike Atkinson , Vernon Hills ' community development director .
Phase I includes two , 4-story buildings with restaurants and shops on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and one- and two-bedroom apartments above .
Each building would front what is being described as a `` Main Street '' extending east to west from Milwaukee Avenue to the main mall building .
An outdoor courtyard would include a pool , barbecues , cabanas and other amenities .
An enclosed bridge would connect the buildings north and south of Main Street .
The second phase of the project calls for 249 apartments to the south of Main Street .
As in Phase I , concealed parking would serve the shops , restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be built .
What 's left of the east facade of the mall would be removed and replaced with a new main entrance and spaces for retail and restaurant uses .
Those would include a covered area for outdoor dining and views of a new outdoor plaza , according to the proposal .
As described , the plaza would be pedestrian-friendly and create a parklike outdoor gathering place able to be used year-round .
Atkinson said it would feature a `` festive , urban look '' and is intended to attract people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of amenities are key to the success of these types of developments , he said .
Centennial is seeking approvals to allow for the mixed-use residential and the site plan , landscaping and architecture .
Variations are being sought to the village 's sign code , parking requirements , building height and minimum apartment size .
Centennial acquired the 1970s-era mall in late 2015 and has emphasized the company is investing for the long term .
It launched what is known as `` Hawthorn 2.0 '' and has taken several steps , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-story interior center court .
The public hearing precedes the expected village designation of the bulk of the mall property as a special financing district as an incentive .
The amount is being negotiated as part of a redevelopment agreement .

Plans to replace Hawthorn Mall Sears with restaurants, apartments ready for public airing
A rendering shows the proposed plan for the Sears space at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Courtesy of Village of Vernon Hills
The main element of a planned $250 million makeover of Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills would replace the former Sears anchor with 562 luxury apartments, a new main entrance and restaurants and retail uses. Courtesy of Village of Vernon Hills
The central elements of a long-anticipated $250 million makeover at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills are moving from planning to practice.
Details of an expansive proposal to demolish the former Sears anchor store will be aired today during a public hearing before the village's planning and zoning commission.
The two-phased plan calls for the entire Sears building and a portion of the former Carson Pirie Scott parcel to be redeveloped with 54,000 square feet of restaurant and retail spaces and 562 luxury apartments.
The advisory panel will consider the application on behalf of the mall's owner, Dallas-based Centennial Real Estate, at 7:30 p.m. at village hall, 290 Evergreen Drive.
Questions likely will arise and some adjustments may be recommended, but village staff members do not anticipate significant changes to the submitted plans.
Details to be presented during the public hearing are the culmination of about 18 months of behind-the-scenes planning and review.
"This is the biggest part of the redevelopment," said Mike Atkinson, Vernon Hills' community development director.
Phase I includes two, 4-story buildings with restaurants and shops on the first floor, and 313 mostly studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments above.
Each building would front what is being described as a "Main Street" extending east to west from Milwaukee Avenue to the main mall building.
An outdoor courtyard would include a pool, barbecues, cabanas and other amenities. An enclosed bridge would connect the buildings north and south of Main Street.
The second phase of the project calls for 249 apartments to the south of Main Street. As in Phase I, concealed parking would serve the shops, restaurants and residents, and an outdoor courtyard would be built.
What's left of the east facade of the mall would be removed and replaced with a new main entrance and spaces for retail and restaurant uses. Those would include a covered area for outdoor dining and views of a new outdoor plaza, according to the proposal.
As described, the plaza would be pedestrian-friendly and create a parklike outdoor gathering place able to be used year-round.
Atkinson said it would feature a "festive, urban look" and is intended to attract people into the mall. Offering a variety of amenities are key to the success of these types of developments, he said.
Centennial is seeking approvals to allow for the mixed-use residential and the site plan, landscaping and architecture. Variations are being sought to the village's sign code, parking requirements, building height and minimum apartment size.
Centennial acquired the 1970s-era mall in late 2015 and has emphasized the company is investing for the long term. It launched what is known as "Hawthorn 2.0" and has taken several steps, including the $6.2 million overhaul of the two-story interior center court.
The public hearing precedes the expected village designation of the bulk of the mall property as a special financing district as an incentive. The amount is being negotiated as part of a redevelopment agreement.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-27--Republican O'Brien outraises Democrat Foxx in Cook state's attorney race

Right about this time during the spring primary , four Democratic candidates for Cook County state 's attorney had raised nearly $ 16 million combined .
The amount far surpassed that of their two Republican counterparts , who combined raised just under $ 180,000 , according to the Illinois State Board of Elections .
But in the eight months since , quarterly reports filed with the state show Republican candidate Patrick O'Brien has raised $ 444,751 compared to $ 232,786 for Democratic incumbent Kim Foxx .
Quarterly reports show Foxx began her general election campaign with $ 125,540 in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election campaign with $ 7,019 .
Filings show Foxx 's Friends for Foxx campaign committee received donations totaling more than $ 105,000 from media magnate Fred Eychaner , founder of Newsweb .
Campaign filings list an additional donation of $ 11,600 attributed to Newsweb .
Grosvenor Capital Management CEO Michael Sacks is listed as having contributed $ 105,800 to Foxx 's campaign for a second term .
A review of filing also shows contributions from the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees and from the Service Employees International Union whose combined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than $ 100,000 .
The biggest contributors to O'Brien 's campaign include investor Ken Griffin , founder and CEO of the investment firm Citadel , who according to records donated $ 100,000 , and Victor Ciardelli , founder and CEO of Guaranteed Rate mortgage company , who records show donated $ 82,100 .
Campaign filings list an additional $ 11.600 donation from Guaranteed Rate .
Chicago 's Fraternal Order of Police donated more than $ 57,000 to O'Brien 's campaign .
Other contributors include Equity Group Investments founder and former Tribune Company CEO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Wheaton-based First Trust Portfolios .

Republican O'Brien outraises Democrat Foxx in Cook state's attorney race
Right about this time during the spring primary, four Democratic candidates for Cook County state's attorney had raised nearly $16 million combined. The amount far surpassed that of their two Republican counterparts, who combined raised just under $180,000, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
But in the eight months since, quarterly reports filed with the state show Republican candidate Patrick O'Brien has raised $444,751 compared to $232,786 for Democratic incumbent Kim Foxx.
Quarterly reports show Foxx began her general election campaign with $125,540 in her coffers while O'Brien embarked on his general election campaign with $7,019.
Filings show Foxx's Friends for Foxx campaign committee received donations totaling more than $105,000 from media magnate Fred Eychaner, founder of Newsweb. Campaign filings list an additional donation of $11,600 attributed to Newsweb. Grosvenor Capital Management CEO Michael Sacks is listed as having contributed $105,800 to Foxx's campaign for a second term.
A review of filing also shows contributions from the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees and from the Service Employees International Union whose combined contributions since July add up to more than $100,000.
The biggest contributors to O'Brien's campaign include investor Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of the investment firm Citadel, who according to records donated $100,000, and Victor Ciardelli, founder and CEO of Guaranteed Rate mortgage company, who records show donated $82,100. Campaign filings list an additional $11.600 donation from Guaranteed Rate.
Chicago's Fraternal Order of Police donated more than $57,000 to O'Brien's campaign. Other contributors include Equity Group Investments founder and former Tribune Company CEO Sam Zell and James Bowen, CEO of the Wheaton-based First Trust Portfolios.
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dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-27--Hoffman Estates death under investigation

Hoffman Estates police are investigating after finding a body in a home Tuesday morning .
Police were dispatched to the @ @ @ @ @ Lane at 11:43 a.m. for an unknown problem , according to a department news release @ @ @ @ @ available Tuesday night .

Hoffman Estates death under investigation
Hoffman Estates police are investigating after finding a body in a home Tuesday morning.
Police were dispatched to the 200 block of West Berkley Lane at 11:43 a.m. for an unknown problem, according to a department news release.
Further details were not available Tuesday night.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--Feder: Newcity special edition celebrates best of Black Chicago

The editors of Newcity have put a new twist on their annual `` Best of Chicago '' edition , Robert @ @ @ @ @ covers designed by Andrea Coleman and Nikko Washington , and guest-edited by Tara Betts and @ @ @ @ @ November issue is devoted to celebrating Black Chicago .
Get the full report , and @ @ @ @ @ at robertfeder.com .

Feder: Newcity special edition celebrates best of Black Chicago
Featuring alternate covers designed by Andrea Coleman and Nikko Washington, and guest-edited by Tara Betts and Scoop Jackson, the entire November issue of Newcity is devoted to celebrating Black Chicago.
The editors of Newcity have put a new twist on their annual "Best of Chicago" edition, Robert Feder writes.
Featuring alternate covers designed by Andrea Coleman and Nikko Washington, and guest-edited by Tara Betts and Scoop Jackson, the entire November issue is devoted to celebrating Black Chicago.
Get the full report, and more Chicago media news, at robertfeder.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--Watch Waukegan police video: Only moments before, after Black couple were shot are captured

The city of Waukegan has released dashcam and bodycam videos of the deadly encounter between a police officer and a young Black couple that has sparked protest rallies , prayer vigils and calls for justice for the past week .
The six videos offer a narrative of the initial stop , chase and shooting that left 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette dead and seriously injured his 20-year-old girlfriend , Tafara Williams , just before midnight Oct. 20 .
But there is no crucial body camera footage taken from the officer at the time he shot the couple .
`` The body-worn camera @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to properly archive the time of the shooting , '' Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham said in a statement Wednesday .
`` This was a breach of Waukegan Police Department policies , and one of the reasons for the officer 's termination . ''
What happened immediately before and after the fatal shooting is captured .
Stinnette and Williams were sitting in a car when they first came in contact with Waukegan police around 11:57 p.m. An officer , identified as Officer 1 , identifies Stinnette and tells him he 's under arrest .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Because I said , '' the officer responds , crossing from Williams ' window to the passenger 's side of the car to get closer to Stinnette .
`` Hey , come on , show me the hands , pal , '' the officer says to Stinnette , shining a flashlight at his face .
`` I ai n't playing with you , 'cause I know you .
Marcellis , you 're under arrest . ''
When Williams asks again for an explanation , the officer said Stinnette has a warrant .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was true , and police referred questions on that to city attorneys .
After a few moments , Williams revs the engine and drives away , and the officer exclaims , `` Hey , they just ran me over ! ''
The first officer and the second officer can be seen trying to stop Williams in two dashboard videos released by the city .
Instead of stopping when the two squad cars approach her car , Williams swerves and continues heading south on South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue .
Police dashcam video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Helmholz Avenue , then go off the road .
The second officer , identified as Officer 2 , is driving behind Williams and Stinnette and stops next to where their car went off the road .
Williams appears to be trying to reverse the car back onto the road so she can continue driving away .
The video shows that in the span of five seconds , the second officer opens his door , shouts , `` Get out of the car ! ''
and fires seven shots at the car .
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , shows that after the shooting , Williams kept reversing the car and crashed into a building on the northeast side of the intersection of Helmholz Avenue and South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue .
Officer 2 's body camera did not capture the shooting , but it did begin recording soon after .
In that video , the first words heard is the officer shouting to Williams , who is still in the car after it had crashed into a building .
`` I was right behind you and you almost tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 shouts from the intersection .
`` Why did he shoot us ?
Why did he shoot us ? ''
Williams can be heard crying from the car .
Soon , other officers arrive and go to Williams ' car .
One officer can be heard asking Williams who shot them .
`` I did , '' Officer 2 said .
`` They almost ran me over . ''
By releasing the videos , the city fulfills a pledge Cunningham made during a Sunday prayer vigil that videos would be released after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I promised we would work with the families , the independent investigators , and the public to provide all details in a swift and impartial manner , '' Cunningham said in a statement Wednesday .
`` We are all hurting as a result of this incident , and while I intend to allow justice to run its course and not compromise the integrity of the process , I must balance that with my commitment to the families and the community to always maintain transparency . ''
Waukegan police said initially an officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-defense after Williams started reversing as the officer walked toward it .
Police said the officer , who is Hispanic and a five-year veteran of the force , feared for his life .
The officer was fired by the department Friday for committing `` multiple policy and procedure violations , '' according to Police Chief Wayne Walles .
Williams said from her hospital bed Tuesday that she and Stinnette had their hands up while the officer was shooting at them .
`` I kept asking him why , why he was shooting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ More officers came and were pointing their guns at us .
My blood was gushing out of my body . ''

Watch Waukegan police video: Only moments before, after Black couple were shot are captured
This image of Tafara Williams, right, and Marcellis Stinnette, left, shows their initial Oct. 20 encounter with Waukegan police just before midnight. Soon after, Williams was badly injured and Stinnette was killed by another officer who shot at them seven times. Still from video courtesy of Waukegan Police Department
Marcellis Stinnette, 19, of Waukegan was shot and killed by Waukegan police, Oct. 20. Courtesy of Clyde McLemore
The city of Waukegan has released dashcam and bodycam videos of the deadly encounter between a police officer and a young Black couple that has sparked protest rallies, prayer vigils and calls for justice for the past week.
The six videos offer a narrative of the initial stop, chase and shooting that left 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette dead and seriously injured his 20-year-old girlfriend, Tafara Williams, just before midnight Oct. 20. But there is no crucial body camera footage taken from the officer at the time he shot the couple.
"The body-worn camera of the officer involved was not activated to properly archive the time of the shooting," Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham said in a statement Wednesday. "This was a breach of Waukegan Police Department policies, and one of the reasons for the officer's termination."
What happened immediately before and after the fatal shooting is captured.
Stinnette and Williams were sitting in a car when they first came in contact with Waukegan police around 11:57 p.m. An officer, identified as Officer 1, identifies Stinnette and tells him he's under arrest.
Williams can be heard asking why.
"Because I said," the officer responds, crossing from Williams' window to the passenger's side of the car to get closer to Stinnette.
"Hey, come on, show me the hands, pal," the officer says to Stinnette, shining a flashlight at his face. "I ain't playing with you, 'cause I know you. Marcellis, you're under arrest."
When Williams asks again for an explanation, the officer said Stinnette has a warrant. The city did not say whether that was true, and police referred questions on that to city attorneys.
After a few moments, Williams revs the engine and drives away, and the officer exclaims, "Hey, they just ran me over!"
The first officer and the second officer can be seen trying to stop Williams in two dashboard videos released by the city. Instead of stopping when the two squad cars approach her car, Williams swerves and continues heading south on South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.
Police dashcam video shows her attempt to turn right onto Helmholz Avenue, then go off the road. The second officer, identified as Officer 2, is driving behind Williams and Stinnette and stops next to where their car went off the road. Williams appears to be trying to reverse the car back onto the road so she can continue driving away.
The video shows that in the span of five seconds, the second officer opens his door, shouts, "Get out of the car!" and fires seven shots at the car. The officer and gunfire are only heard, off the camera's view.
Another camera, from atop a nearby business, shows that after the shooting, Williams kept reversing the car and crashed into a building on the northeast side of the intersection of Helmholz Avenue and South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.
Officer 2's body camera did not capture the shooting, but it did begin recording soon after. In that video, the first words heard is the officer shouting to Williams, who is still in the car after it had crashed into a building.
"I was right behind you and you almost tried to run me over," Officer 2 shouts from the intersection.
"Why did he shoot us? Why did he shoot us?" Williams can be heard crying from the car.
Soon, other officers arrive and go to Williams' car. One officer can be heard asking Williams who shot them.
"I did," Officer 2 said. "They almost ran me over."
By releasing the videos, the city fulfills a pledge Cunningham made during a Sunday prayer vigil that videos would be released after the Stinnettee's family had viewed it.
"I promised we would work with the families, the independent investigators, and the public to provide all details in a swift and impartial manner," Cunningham said in a statement Wednesday. "We are all hurting as a result of this incident, and while I intend to allow justice to run its course and not compromise the integrity of the process, I must balance that with my commitment to the families and the community to always maintain transparency."
Waukegan police said initially an officer fired into the couple's vehicle in self-defense after Williams started reversing as the officer walked toward it. Police said the officer, who is Hispanic and a five-year veteran of the force, feared for his life.
The officer was fired by the department Friday for committing "multiple policy and procedure violations," according to Police Chief Wayne Walles.
Williams said from her hospital bed Tuesday that she and Stinnette had their hands up while the officer was shooting at them.
"I kept asking him why, why he was shooting," Williams said, adding, "More officers came and were pointing their guns at us. My blood was gushing out of my body."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--New limits in Lake, McHenry start Saturday amid 6,110 new state COVID-19 cases, 51 deaths

New cases of COVID-19 totaled 6,110 Wednesday as Lake and McHenry counties now join the rest of the suburbs and Chicago in facing virus-related restrictions that include a temporary ban on indoor dining .
The measures go into effect Saturday and were imposed Wednesday after the two counties hit three days of 8 % or higher positive results on COVID-19 tests .
`` If we are n't able to bring down the number of cases and transmissions , not only will our economy continue to suffer , but there will be many more people hospitalized ... and too many will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said at a briefing .
Tightened restrictions begin Friday in Chicago and are in place in suburban Cook , DuPage , Kane , Kankakee and Will counties , as well as large parts of downstate .
The virus positivity rate in Lake and McHenry , which make up the health department 's Region 9 , was 8.4 % as of Sunday , data Wednesday showed .
The COVID-19-related hospitalization count is three times the September tally and five times June 's .
`` In other words , things are bad in Region 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So far , the Illinois State Police have issued citations of up to $ 2,500 in five counties to restaurants or bars that are openly ignoring masking and social distancing , Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said .
Warnings are given first .
`` Unfortunately , we have some business owners , you got waitresses , waiters , cook staff -- they 're just outright refusing to wear masks , and right now , that 's just kind of gross .
And it 's definitely a way to spread this disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6,110 daily cases are the most since Saturday , which had 6,161 , the Illinois Department of Public Health reported .
This week , new cases of the respiratory disease averaged 4,840 a day compared to 3,945 Oct. 15 to 21  -- or 895 more infections a day .
The statewide COVID-19 test positivity rate hit 6.7 % based on a seven-day average , reflecting an upward trend .
The single-day infection rate is 8.6 % , the highest since June 2 .
As Illinois weathers its latest surge , head-spinning divergences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teachers rallied for an immediate return to remote learning to save lives Wednesday as some restaurateurs this week served customers indoors despite bans , saying their businesses were on the brink .
`` Our main concern is rising rates in Illinois , '' Addison Teachers Association Co-President Allison Andrikokus said .
`` We want to keep our students safe , we want to keep our families safe .
The odds are getting worse , and we want to mitigate as many risk factors as possible . ''
Duke Ross , of Main Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lack of indoor dining with a sheltered patio and tent plus a boost in carryout meals , which did a `` fantastic '' business during the spring stay-at-home order .
`` We 're relatively lucky , '' Ross said .
He 's concerned about the specter of layoffs , but `` we want to do what 's best for the people that work here and the guests that come here .
I would feel horrible if someone dined here ... and they got sick . ''
Republican senators want hearings on how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
They claim the state is taking actions that could close restaurants and bars across the state without providing data to justify it .
`` Throughout this crisis , the governor has acted pretty much unilaterally , '' Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said Wednesday news conference .
`` We 've asked a lot of questions , but have n't always gotten answers . ''
Data from the state in August and September based on contact tracer interviews showed 2,300 people infected with COVID-19 had either dined or worked at restaurants and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the highest count for a single kind of location ; 2,649 people with the virus fell into a catchall category that includes vacations , weddings , family gatherings , college parties and other events .
Illinois is now up to 389,095 total cases with 9,619 deaths .
COVID-19 patients in Illinois hospitals totaled 2,861 as of Tuesday night , the highest hospitalization since June 4 with 2,911 people .
In addition to the indoor dining ban , restaurants must close outdoor service at 11 p.m. , and gatherings , social events and meetings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % of room capacity .
A region will need to reach a 6.5 % test positivity rate for three days or see a decrease in hospitalizations for officials to consider lifting restrictions .
In the spring , `` we successfully flattened the curve then , and we can do it again , '' Lake County Health Department Executive Director Mark Pfister said .
`` Please do not let your guard down in social settings , even around close friends and family who do n't live in your home . ''

New limits in Lake, McHenry start Saturday amid 6,110 new state COVID-19 cases, 51 deaths
New cases of COVID-19 totaled 6,110 Wednesday as Lake and McHenry counties now join the rest of the suburbs and Chicago in facing virus-related restrictions that include a temporary ban on indoor dining.
The measures go into effect Saturday and were imposed Wednesday after the two counties hit three days of 8% or higher positive results on COVID-19 tests.
"If we aren't able to bring down the number of cases and transmissions, not only will our economy continue to suffer, but there will be many more people hospitalized ... and too many will die," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at a briefing.
The state also reported 51 news deaths Wednesday.
Tightened restrictions begin Friday in Chicago and are in place in suburban Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee and Will counties, as well as large parts of downstate.
The virus positivity rate in Lake and McHenry, which make up the health department's Region 9, was 8.4% as of Sunday, data Wednesday showed. The COVID-19-related hospitalization count is three times the September tally and five times June's.
"In other words, things are bad in Region 9 and getting worse," Pritzker said.
So far, the Illinois State Police have issued citations of up to $2,500 in five counties to restaurants or bars that are openly ignoring masking and social distancing, Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said. Warnings are given first.
"Unfortunately, we have some business owners, you got waitresses, waiters, cook staff -- they're just outright refusing to wear masks, and right now, that's just kind of gross. And it's definitely a way to spread this disease," Kelly said.
Illinois' 6,110 daily cases are the most since Saturday, which had 6,161, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported. This week, new cases of the respiratory disease averaged 4,840 a day compared to 3,945 Oct. 15 to 21 -- or 895 more infections a day.
The statewide COVID-19 test positivity rate hit 6.7% based on a seven-day average, reflecting an upward trend. The single-day infection rate is 8.6%, the highest since June 2.
As Illinois weathers its latest surge, head-spinning divergences of opinion are cropping up. Addison teachers rallied for an immediate return to remote learning to save lives Wednesday as some restaurateurs this week served customers indoors despite bans, saying their businesses were on the brink.
"Our main concern is rising rates in Illinois," Addison Teachers Association Co-President Allison Andrikokus said.
"We want to keep our students safe, we want to keep our families safe. The odds are getting worse, and we want to mitigate as many risk factors as possible."
Duke Ross, of Main Street Social in Libertyville, hopes to supplement the lack of indoor dining with a sheltered patio and tent plus a boost in carryout meals, which did a "fantastic" business during the spring stay-at-home order. "We're relatively lucky," Ross said.
He's concerned about the specter of layoffs, but "we want to do what's best for the people that work here and the guests that come here. I would feel horrible if someone dined here ... and they got sick."
Republican senators want hearings on how Gov. J.B. Pritzker is handling the pandemic. They claim the state is taking actions that could close restaurants and bars across the state without providing data to justify it.
"Throughout this crisis, the governor has acted pretty much unilaterally," Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said Wednesday news conference. "We've asked a lot of questions, but haven't always gotten answers."
And Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin wrote and publicized a letter to the governor in which he said he did not support the restaurant and bar restrictions without uniform enforcement. The restrictions applying to only three out of the four counties in which Aurora resides -- Kane, DuPage and Will, but not Kendall -- creates enforcement problems for the city, he said.
"It is particularly difficult given the fact that the data which has been released by our local health departments does not support bars and restaurants as significant sources contributing to the spread, yet they are being singled out if, and only if, their establishment resides in a county that is enforcing the measures," he wrote. "Moreover, other businesses and settings that the data reflects are contributing to the spread are not subject to the enhanced mitigation measures. This has led to misinformation and opposition to the mitigation measures taken."
Data from the state in August and September based on contact tracer interviews showed 2,300 people infected with COVID-19 had either dined or worked at restaurants and bars before their diagnosis. That is the highest count for a single kind of location; 2,649 people with the virus fell into a catchall category that includes vacations, weddings, family gatherings, college parties and other events.
Illinois is now up to 389,095 total cases with 9,619 deaths.
COVID-19 patients in Illinois hospitals totaled 2,861 as of Tuesday night, the highest hospitalization since June 4 with 2,911 people.
In addition to the indoor dining ban, restaurants must close outdoor service at 11 p.m., and gatherings, social events and meetings are limited to 25 people or 25% of room capacity.
A region will need to reach a 6.5% test positivity rate for three days or see a decrease in hospitalizations for officials to consider lifting restrictions.
In the spring, "we successfully flattened the curve then, and we can do it again," Lake County Health Department Executive Director Mark Pfister said. "Please do not let your guard down in social settings, even around close friends and family who don't live in your home."
• Daily Herald Staff Writer Jake Griffin contributed to this report.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--Why indoor dining is the focus of COVID-19 clampdown controversy

By Saturday , all of the suburbs and Chicago will be under restrictions meant to tamp down COVID-19 , including a ban on restaurants and bars serving customers indoors .
While Gov .
J.B. Pritzker has warned business owners they could face fines and revocation of liquor and video gambling licenses for not complying , some have responded with outright defiance , legal maneuvering or a search for loopholes .
State health officials contend the few scientific studies on the virus show indoor drinking and dining is one of the biggest culprits in spreading the respiratory disease .
Despite those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortage of customers willing to take the risk .
As frustration , confusion and tension mount over the decision by state leaders , here 's a look at the governor 's order , enforcement and how dining restrictions compare to rules for other businesses .
Is the ban on indoor dining and drinking being enforced ?
Restrictions now affecting eight of the 11 public health regions are nothing new and they 're not a surprise .
Two regions , including one covering Will and Kankakee counties , had restrictions imposed during the summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quietly defied the order and offered indoor dining anyway .
As cases surged again this month , Pritzker warned he would deploy Illinois State Police troopers to enforce the indoor dining ban .
State police Sgt .
Delila Garcia said troopers have been handling `` referrals and complaints '' in 37 of the state 's 102 counties and issued four misdemeanor citations for `` violating the Illinois Department of Public Health Act '' in four counties -- establishments in Bond , Madison , Macoupin and Monroe counties .
State officials were hoping for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn and Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler , say they wo n't enforce the order .
`` Local governments have better tools and more resources for enforcement than the blunt instruments the state has , '' Pritzker spokeswoman Jordan Abudayyeh said .
`` Local officials need to put aside politics and focus on the proven public health measures that keep the people who elected them safe . ''
Restaurants are still allowed to offer outdoor dining , but state health officials warned that tented seating has to have at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses getting around the ban ?
Many restaurants are abiding by the ban .
Some other owners have been vocal about their plans to continue offering indoor dining in spite of the risk to diners and staff members , opening themselves up to possible spot inspections by the state police .
FoxFire in Geneva sued the state and has been granted a restraining order allowing the business to remain open .
The state is appealing the ruling .
One loophole , taking dining reservations under the guise of `` private events , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with restaurants in Naperville , Geneva and Vernon Hills , offers seatings at 8 a.m. , 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. each day under the auspices of `` private events . ''
This allows the restaurant to book multiple parties at various tables until there are no more than 25 people dining .
IDPH officials argue this is a `` misinterpretation '' of the state 's guidelines for `` meetings , social events and gatherings at restaurants '' and could prolong a region 's infection levels or cause even stricter rules .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here , and they said everything was on the up and up , '' said Buttermilk Naperville General Manager Isis Gauger .
`` We 're following the rules that were provided to us . ''
Why do n't other businesses have to stop indoor service ?
Other `` nonessential '' businesses like gyms , salons , casinos and movie theaters are bound by crowd maximums of 25 people or 25 % of a building 's capacity .
State health officials point to the limited scientific research on the spread of COVID-19 that shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The governor 's office also released a study of more than 17,000 Illinois residents who were infected with the virus in August or September .
About 2,300 people , the largest group , reported working at or visiting a bar or restaurant in the 14 days before testing positive .
Critics note the study does n't indicate where the people contracted the virus , just where they had been .
Health clubs appeared in the state study as locations where 232 infected people had visited before becoming ill. Salons , theaters and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ categories .
Why not provide incentives for businesses to go along ?
There are grants available to businesses that are financially hurt by the pandemic .
Small-business owners can apply for Business Interruption Grants offered through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity at illinois.gov/dceo .
Requirements are listed there as well .
The state has $ 220 million to distribute to thousands of applicants , who would receive varying amounts .
Business owners say the problem is there are no guarantees an application will be approved and no timeline for distributing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grant program is that funds have been earmarked for specific types of small businesses or in specific geographic areas of the state , which could also affect a business owner 's chances of securing one .

Why indoor dining is the focus of COVID-19 clampdown controversy
This story has been updated to correct information about operating capacity for nonessential businesses.
By Saturday, all of the suburbs and Chicago will be under restrictions meant to tamp down COVID-19, including a ban on restaurants and bars serving customers indoors.
While Gov. J.B. Pritzker has warned business owners they could face fines and revocation of liquor and video gambling licenses for not complying, some have responded with outright defiance, legal maneuvering or a search for loopholes.
State health officials contend the few scientific studies on the virus show indoor drinking and dining is one of the biggest culprits in spreading the respiratory disease. Despite those warnings, restaurateurs say there's no shortage of customers willing to take the risk.
As frustration, confusion and tension mount over the decision by state leaders, here's a look at the governor's order, enforcement and how dining restrictions compare to rules for other businesses.
Is the ban on indoor dining and drinking being enforced?
Restrictions now affecting eight of the 11 public health regions are nothing new and they're not a surprise. Two regions, including one covering Will and Kankakee counties, had restrictions imposed during the summer, but many restaurants in those regions quietly defied the order and offered indoor dining anyway.
As cases surged again this month, Pritzker warned he would deploy Illinois State Police troopers to enforce the indoor dining ban.
State police Sgt. Delila Garcia said troopers have been handling "referrals and complaints" in 37 of the state's 102 counties and issued four misdemeanor citations for "violating the Illinois Department of Public Health Act" in four counties -- establishments in Bond, Madison, Macoupin and Monroe counties.
State officials were hoping for backup from local officials, but some, including Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn and Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler, say they won't enforce the order.
"Local governments have better tools and more resources for enforcement than the blunt instruments the state has," Pritzker spokeswoman Jordan Abudayyeh said. "Local officials need to put aside politics and focus on the proven public health measures that keep the people who elected them safe."
Restaurants are still allowed to offer outdoor dining, but state health officials warned that tented seating has to have at least two sides open.
How are businesses getting around the ban?
Many restaurants are abiding by the ban. Some other owners have been vocal about their plans to continue offering indoor dining in spite of the risk to diners and staff members, opening themselves up to possible spot inspections by the state police.
FoxFire in Geneva sued the state and has been granted a restraining order allowing the business to remain open. The state is appealing the ruling.
One loophole, taking dining reservations under the guise of "private events," apparently is passing muster.
Buttermilk, with restaurants in Naperville, Geneva and Vernon Hills, offers seatings at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. each day under the auspices of "private events." This allows the restaurant to book multiple parties at various tables until there are no more than 25 people dining.
IDPH officials argue this is a "misinterpretation" of the state's guidelines for "meetings, social events and gatherings at restaurants" and could prolong a region's infection levels or cause even stricter rules.
"We've had state police come in here, and they said everything was on the up and up," said Buttermilk Naperville General Manager Isis Gauger. "We're following the rules that were provided to us."
Why don't other businesses have to stop indoor service?
While casinos have had their capacity reduced to 25%, other ther "nonessential" businesses like gyms, salons, and movie theaters may still operate at 50% capacity or with fewer than 50 people.
State health officials point to the limited scientific research on the spread of COVID-19 that shows bars and restaurants pose a higher risk. The governor's office also released a study of more than 17,000 Illinois residents who were infected with the virus in August or September. About 2,300 people, the largest group, reported working at or visiting a bar or restaurant in the 14 days before testing positive.
Critics note the study doesn't indicate where the people contracted the virus, just where they had been.
Health clubs appeared in the state study as locations where 232 infected people had visited before becoming ill. Salons, theaters and casinos were not listed among the 25 categories.
Why not provide incentives for businesses to go along?
There are grants available to businesses that are financially hurt by the pandemic.
Small-business owners can apply for Business Interruption Grants offered through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity at illinois.gov/dceo. Requirements are listed there as well.
The state has $220 million to distribute to thousands of applicants, who would receive varying amounts.
Business owners say the problem is there are no guarantees an application will be approved and no timeline for distributing the funds.
Another wrinkle in the grant program is that funds have been earmarked for specific types of small businesses or in specific geographic areas of the state, which could also affect a business owner's chances of securing one.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--Addison teachers rally for remote learning

Addison Elementary District 4 plans to continue offering hybrid learning at its schools , despite a push from teachers for remote learning .
A group of district teachers participated in a Wednesday evening car rally calling for an immediate switch to remote learning for students and staff .
The rally in the parking lot of Indian Trail Junior High in Addison was held before the school board meeting .
`` We need to do what 's safest for our students and our community , '' said Allison Andrikokus , co-president of the Addison Teachers ' Association .
The union represents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , social workers and psychologists .
`` The medical experts at the DuPage County Health Department recommended school districts move to all remote learning , '' Andrikokus said .
`` We should absolutely be following that advice . ''
But Superintendent John Langton on Wednesday said the district will continue its hybrid learning plan , which provides in-person instruction for prekindergarten through sixth grade .
Seventh-graders signed up for in-person learning are scheduled to return Thursday .
Eighth-graders signed for in-person learning are expected to return Nov. 5 .
`` We 're not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
District 4 serves 3,658 students at seven elementary schools , an early learning center and a junior high .
Langton said the decision to offer hybrid learning is based on a combination of the public health data and `` the experiences that we 're having in our school facilities . ''
`` So if we have a case where it ( COVID-19 ) is being spread in our schools , '' Langton said , `` we 'll absolutely close down -- whether it 's a class , a school , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The county health department is recommending schools operate with 100 % remote learning because of growing COVID-19 infection rates .
Still , it 's up to individual districts to decide whether to do so .
Langton said he 's `` closely monitoring '' all the conditions in District 4 .
`` I will do everything I can , as long as it 's safe , to make it an option for parents to send their kids to school , '' he said .
Langton said roughly 40 % of the district @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hybrid learning .
Those students are separated into two groups and attend school on a rotation .
`` So most of our class sizes in any given session range from just a couple of kids to up to 10 , '' he said .
`` And the 10 is rare . ''
With everyone socially distanced and wearing masks , Langton said the result is `` a very safe environment for both kids and the adults . ''
Still , the Addison Teachers ' Association said in a news release the seven-day average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % .
`` We are asking for a clear , transparent plan that uses metrics and data to drive decision making , '' Andrikokus said .
`` We would love to continue seeing our students in person , but it is just not safe right now . ''

Addison teachers rally for remote learning
Addison Elementary District 4 plans to continue offering hybrid learning at its schools, despite a push from teachers for remote learning.
A group of district teachers participated in a Wednesday evening car rally calling for an immediate switch to remote learning for students and staff. The rally in the parking lot of Indian Trail Junior High in Addison was held before the school board meeting.
"We need to do what's safest for our students and our community," said Allison Andrikokus, co-president of the Addison Teachers' Association. The union represents 316 teachers, speech pathologists, nurses, social workers and psychologists.
"The medical experts at the DuPage County Health Department recommended school districts move to all remote learning," Andrikokus said. "We should absolutely be following that advice."
But Superintendent John Langton on Wednesday said the district will continue its hybrid learning plan, which provides in-person instruction for prekindergarten through sixth grade. Seventh-graders signed up for in-person learning are scheduled to return Thursday. Eighth-graders signed for in-person learning are expected to return Nov. 5.
"We're not deviating from the plan," Langton said.
District 4 serves 3,658 students at seven elementary schools, an early learning center and a junior high.
Langton said the decision to offer hybrid learning is based on a combination of the public health data and "the experiences that we're having in our school facilities."
"So if we have a case where it (COVID-19) is being spread in our schools," Langton said, "we'll absolutely close down -- whether it's a class, a school, the entire district -- based on those experiences."
The county health department is recommending schools operate with 100% remote learning because of growing COVID-19 infection rates. Still, it's up to individual districts to decide whether to do so.
Langton said he's "closely monitoring" all the conditions in District 4.
"I will do everything I can, as long as it's safe, to make it an option for parents to send their kids to school," he said.
Langton said roughly 40% of the district's students are signed up for in-person hybrid learning. Those students are separated into two groups and attend school on a rotation.
"So most of our class sizes in any given session range from just a couple of kids to up to 10," he said. "And the 10 is rare."
With everyone socially distanced and wearing masks, Langton said the result is "a very safe environment for both kids and the adults."
Still, the Addison Teachers' Association said in a news release the seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate in Addison is 15.73%.
"We are asking for a clear, transparent plan that uses metrics and data to drive decision making," Andrikokus said. "We would love to continue seeing our students in person, but it is just not safe right now."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--District 300 reverts to remote learning with rising COVID-19 cases

With rising COVID-19 cases , Community Unit District 300 is suspending in-person learning and will transition back to fully remote instruction starting Nov. 2 through the Thanksgiving holiday , officials said Wednesday .
The move stems from an outbreak of COVID-19 cases in classrooms after just six days of in-person classes for students in kindergarten through third grade .
Four district classrooms have been closed and converted to remote learning due to exposure events .
One classroom was closed for an outbreak -- defined as two confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections occurring within 14 calendar days among individuals in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As of Oct. 26 , the Illinois Department of Public Health defined five or more linked cases in a school as an outbreak that would result in a school closure .
`` We have had to quarantine 202 students for being identified as 'close contacts ' with another COVID-19 positive individual ( student or staff member ) .
We are currently monitoring nine school buildings for possible outbreak events , '' Superintendent Fred Heid wrote in a message to parents .
`` At this time , there is sufficient evidence to suggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ student population . ''
On Tuesday , the District 300 school board approved the criteria and process for making decisions about changes to in-person instruction based on a thorough analysis of health department metrics ( incidence rate , test positivity rate , COVID-19-related hospitalizations , new cases and count of youth cases ) , student COVID-19 cases , and any impact to the ability to staff schools .
Since Oct. 16 , the district has had 59 COVID-19-related events involving elementary teachers , of which 35 are in-person teachers who no longer can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` These events are also impacting our school administrative teams as we now have three building principals and one assistant principal in quarantine at this time , '' Heid said .
`` Our school teams have done an amazing job backfilling these positions , but we are quickly exhausting our resources and have reached a point where confirmed COVID-19 cases and COVID-19 related events are beginning to adversely impact our ability to deliver in-person instruction . ''
Starting Nov. 2 , students in kindergarten through fifth-grade will revert to their original teachers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the exception of Fridays .
Students will spend Monday through Thursday learning remotely with synchronous instruction from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. On Fridays , they will have a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m .
Meanwhile , self-contained special education classes and Oak Ridge School in Carpentersville will continue with their current in-person schedule and model .
Middle or high school students who need additional supports will start in person Nov. 9 .
Half-day preschool students will return to the split in-person attendance schedule .
Full-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to Parkview Elementary School , 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. , Tuesdays and Thursdays , and learn remotely on the remaining days .
`` We are not giving up on the in-person option , '' Heid said in the statement .
`` We are hopeful that the next three weeks will provide the time needed to see local COVID-19 indicators decline and support a return to in-person instruction .
During this time we will also review and revise our in-person and remote learning options to minimize any additional changes and maximize our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ original teacher . ''

District 300 will revert to remote learning amid more COVID-19 cases in schools
With rising COVID-19 cases, Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 is suspending in-person learning and will move back to fully remote instruction starting Nov. 2 through the Thanksgiving holiday, officials said Wednesday.
The decision stems from an outbreak of COVID-19 cases in classrooms after just six days of in-person classes for students in kindergarten through third grade.
Four district classrooms have been closed and converted to remote learning due to exposure events. One classroom was closed for an outbreak -- defined as two confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections occurring within 14 calendar days among individuals in the same classroom, team or club.
As of Oct. 26, the Illinois Department of Public Health defined five or more linked cases in a school as an outbreak that would result in a school closure.
"We have had to quarantine 202 students for being identified as 'close contacts' with another COVID-19 positive individual (student or staff member). We are currently monitoring nine school buildings for possible outbreak events," Superintendent Fred Heid wrote in a message to parents. "At this time, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that COVID-19 events are rising within our student population."
On Tuesday, the District 300 school board approved the criteria and process for making decisions about changes to in-person instruction based on a thorough analysis of health department metrics -- incidence rate, test positivity rate, COVID-19-related hospitalizations, new cases and count of youth cases -- as well as student COVID-19 cases and any impact to the ability to staff schools.
Since Oct. 16, the district has had 59 COVID-19-related events involving elementary teachers, of which 35 are in-person teachers who no longer can teach from the building each day.
"These events are also impacting our school administrative teams as we now have three building principals and one assistant principal in quarantine at this time," Heid said. "Our school teams have done an amazing job backfilling these positions, but we are quickly exhausting our resources and have reached a point where confirmed COVID-19 cases and COVID-19 related events are beginning to adversely impact our ability to deliver in-person instruction."
Starting Nov. 2, students in kindergarten through fifth-grade will revert to their original teachers and schedules for the first quarter, with the exception of Fridays. Students will spend Monday through Thursday learning remotely with synchronous instruction from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. On Fridays, they will have a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, self-contained special education classes and Oak Ridge School in Carpentersville will continue with their current in-person schedules and model. Middle or high school students who need additional support will start in person Nov. 9.
Half-day preschool students will return to the split in-person attendance schedule. Full-day preschool students enrolled in in-person classes will return to Parkview Elementary School 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, and learn remotely on the remaining days.
"We are not giving up on the in-person option," Heid said in the statement. "We are hopeful that the next three weeks will provide the time needed to see local COVID-19 indicators decline and support a return to in-person instruction. During this time we will also review and revise our in-person and remote learning options to minimize any additional changes and maximize our ability to serve both groups with their original teacher."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--Elgin police chief testifies in support of expanded use of body cameras

Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley testified before an Illinois Senate committee in support of more police departments using body cameras this week , but she said the devices are only part of what law enforcement must do to build trust with civilians .
Lalley spoke at a joint hearing of the Senate Criminal Law Committee and Senate Special Committee on Public Safety .
Elgin was one of the first departments in Illinois to begin using body cameras since lawmakers enacted statewide standards for such devices five years ago .
Elgin 's cameras went live in June 2017 , but not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A 2019 report by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board showed 75 of the 900 law enforcement agencies in the state use body cameras .
An additional five agencies , included those at Loyola University and Northern Illinois University , had cameras but logged zero recordings in 2019 .
Lalley , who spoke on behalf of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police , said cost is the primary barrier to more agencies using cameras .
Elgin got its program up and running thanks to a two-year , $ 500,000 federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it still costs the city $ 170,000 a year to store the video recordings .
Responding to Freedom of Information Act requests for video recordings is also costly and time-consuming , Lalley said .
To date , Elgin has received about 6,000 such requests , including 1,400 just this year .
It can take hours for police to review and redact elements from the video , as required by state law , before releasing it to the public .
Lalley asked state lawmakers to end those redaction requirements but limit both who can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and what types of videos the police are required to release .
Elgin 's 2019 report shows 2,354 incidents recorded by the 203 cameras the department has in use .
The top three types of incidents recorded involved DUIs , driving with a revoked or suspended license and domestic battery .
There were also 181 incidents involving resisting or obstructing an officer .
`` Body-worn cameras can provide a documented , firsthand perspective of what was said and what actions were taken in a police/citizen encounter , '' Lalley said .
`` However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to both human and technological failure .
Cameras will not solely resolve complicated issues , such as trust between a law enforcement agency and its community . ''
Victim and witness testimony and physical evidence also are key parts of piecing together an investigation , she said .
Trust is earned every day on the job , Lalley said , as well as by being present , responsive and transparent in the local community .
To that end , Elgin City Council Member Tish Powell highlighted the city 's resident officer program .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ five of the city 's `` most challenged '' neighborhoods .
`` This program has allowed these officers to live in and among the public they are sworn to protect and serve , forge relationships and increase trust in order to improve community safety , '' Powell said .
She pushed state lawmakers to allow towns with more than 100,000 residents to have more control over whether they require officers to live within the communities they police .
State law leaves officer residency in the hands of collective bargaining and arbitration .
Powell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police unions and arbitrators to determine the residency requirement .

Elgin police chief testifies in support of expanded use of body cameras
Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley testified before an Illinois Senate committee in support of more police departments using body cameras this week, but she said the devices are only part of what law enforcement must do to build trust with civilians.
Lalley spoke at a joint hearing of the Senate Criminal Law Committee and Senate Special Committee on Public Safety.
Elgin was one of the first departments in Illinois to begin using body cameras since lawmakers enacted statewide standards for such devices five years ago. Elgin's cameras went live in June 2017, but not a lot of police agencies followed.
A 2019 report by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board showed 75 of the 900 law enforcement agencies in the state use body cameras. An additional five agencies, included those at Loyola University and Northern Illinois University, had cameras but logged zero recordings in 2019.
Lalley, who spoke on behalf of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, said cost is the primary barrier to more agencies using cameras. Elgin got its program up and running thanks to a two-year, $500,000 federal grant for equipment and training. But it still costs the city $170,000 a year to store the video recordings.
Responding to Freedom of Information Act requests for video recordings is also costly and time-consuming, Lalley said. To date, Elgin has received about 6,000 such requests, including 1,400 just this year. It can take hours for police to review and redact elements from the video, as required by state law, before releasing it to the public. Lalley asked state lawmakers to end those redaction requirements but limit both who can make a legal request for the videos and what types of videos the police are required to release.
Elgin's 2019 report shows 2,354 incidents recorded by the 203 cameras the department has in use. The top three types of incidents recorded involved DUIs, driving with a revoked or suspended license and domestic battery. There were also 181 incidents involving resisting or obstructing an officer.
"Body-worn cameras can provide a documented, firsthand perspective of what was said and what actions were taken in a police/citizen encounter," Lalley said. "However, body-worn cameras are fallible and prone to both human and technological failure. Cameras will not solely resolve complicated issues, such as trust between a law enforcement agency and its community."
Victim and witness testimony and physical evidence also are key parts of piecing together an investigation, she said.
Trust is earned every day on the job, Lalley said, as well as by being present, responsive and transparent in the local community.
To that end, Elgin City Council Member Tish Powell highlighted the city's resident officer program. The city provides housing to officers within five of the city's "most challenged" neighborhoods.
"This program has allowed these officers to live in and among the public they are sworn to protect and serve, forge relationships and increase trust in order to improve community safety," Powell said.
She pushed state lawmakers to allow towns with more than 100,000 residents to have more control over whether they require officers to live within the communities they police. State law leaves officer residency in the hands of collective bargaining and arbitration. Powell said it gives too much power to police unions and arbitrators to determine the residency requirement.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--Popeyes franchise coming to Algonquin Road in Schaumburg

A former Wendy 's at the northeast corner of Algonquin and Meacham roads in Schaumburg is expected to house a new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise with a drive-through by sometime in the first few months of 2021 .
Village trustees Tuesday unanimously approved the proposal and the transfer of a special-use permit originally issued for a Fino Gyros and Hot Dogs restaurant that had been proposed for 1430 E. Algonquin Road by the owner of the neighboring Chicago Prime Steakhouse .
Schaumburg Community Development Director Julie Fitzgerald said the Popeyes is an entirely new proposal , backed by different investors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant upgrades to the 2,600-square-foot building that was already 40 years old when Wendy 's abandoned it five years ago to move into a new building immediately to the east .
Just last month , Hoffman Estates officials approved the $ 800,000 sale of a 0.7-acre , village-owned site just east of Hoffman Plaza on Golf Road to the developer of another Popeyes restaurant proposal .
Though the restaurant industry has been hard hit by COVID-19 , Popeyes franchises have weathered the downturn relatively well , according to available data , Hoffman Estates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time .
The Hoffman Estates location will require construction of a new building on the vacant site , which the village purchased in 2012 with the intention of spurring new development there .
Hoffman Estates immediately razed the vacant snowmobile and motorcycle shops on the site and replaced them with a grass lawn to make the property more attractive to potential investors .

Popeyes franchise coming to Algonquin Road in Schaumburg
A former Wendy's at the northeast corner of Algonquin and Meacham roads in Schaumburg is expected to house a new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise with a drive-through by sometime in the first few months of 2021.
Village trustees Tuesday unanimously approved the proposal and the transfer of a special-use permit originally issued for a Fino Gyros and Hot Dogs restaurant that had been proposed for 1430 E. Algonquin Road by the owner of the neighboring Chicago Prime Steakhouse.
Schaumburg Community Development Director Julie Fitzgerald said the Popeyes is an entirely new proposal, backed by different investors. But it, too, envisions significant upgrades to the 2,600-square-foot building that was already 40 years old when Wendy's abandoned it five years ago to move into a new building immediately to the east.
Just last month, Hoffman Estates officials approved the $800,000 sale of a 0.7-acre, village-owned site just east of Hoffman Plaza on Golf Road to the developer of another Popeyes restaurant proposal.
Though the restaurant industry has been hard hit by COVID-19, Popeyes franchises have weathered the downturn relatively well, according to available data, Hoffman Estates Economic Development Director Kevin Kramer said at the time.
The Hoffman Estates location will require construction of a new building on the vacant site, which the village purchased in 2012 with the intention of spurring new development there.
Hoffman Estates immediately razed the vacant snowmobile and motorcycle shops on the site and replaced them with a grass lawn to make the property more attractive to potential investors.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--Hoffman Estates homicide victim died from gunshot wound to the face

A homicide victim found in a Hoffman Estates home by police Tuesday died from a gunshot wound to the face @ @ @ @ @ examiner 's office reported Wednesday .
No identifying information about the victim has been released @ @ @ @ @ examiner 's office other than that the victim was male .
Hoffman Estates officers were @ @ @ @ @ the 200 block of West Berkley Lane at 11:43 a.m. Tuesday for an unknown problem @ @ @ @ @ , according police .
The investigation is continuing , police said .

Hoffman Estates homicide victim died from gunshot wound to the face
A homicide victim found in a Hoffman Estates home by police Tuesday died from a gunshot wound to the face, the Cook County medical examiner's office reported Wednesday.
No identifying information about the victim has been released by police or the medical examiner's office other than that the victim was male.
Hoffman Estates officers were dispatched to a home on the 200 block of West Berkley Lane at 11:43 a.m. Tuesday for an unknown problem and found the body there, according police.
The investigation is continuing, police said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--U-46 plans to start hybrid for early grades Nov. 10

Elgin Area School District U-46 plans to start hybrid in-person instruction for students in prekindergarten through second grade on Nov. 10 , if local health authorities support the move based on how COVID-19 cases are trending .
Students previously were scheduled to return to hybrid learning Oct. 20 , but two employees in the district 's transportation facility on Shales Parkway tested positive for COVID-19 within a 28-hour period .
The department sent home nine other employees to quarantine .
In a message Tuesday to district families and employees , Superintendent Tony Sanders addressed the delayed in-person instruction .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an outbreak ( defined as two or more cases of COVID-19 that can be tied together by a setting ) in our Transportation Department .
At this time , five department staff have tested positive and the remaining members of the team must quarantine for 14 days , '' Sanders wrote .
The department maintains most of the staff members who route and dispatch buses , and it would not be possible to run as many buses necessary for pre-K through second grade without dispatchers , he added .
Sanders said nearly 2,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transportation when students return for in-person instruction .
`` Many of these families are unable to provide transportation , potentially leaving many students without access to their in-person days of instruction .
Further , carpooling could not be encouraged because of the social distancing and mask-wearing expectations , '' Sanders said .
All students in prekindergarten through second grade will receive online synchronous instruction on Mondays .
Students opting for in-person learning will be split into two groups in each grade level , each attending classes in person two days a week and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In early November , the district will announce hybrid plans for third- through sixth-graders , and some in-person options for middle and high school students .
To prevent another potential outbreak , Sanders stressed the importance of employees following health guidelines -- wearing masks , keeping 6 feet of distance , and washing hands regularly .
`` We will all need to be flexible as our local health metrics are demonstrating substantial spread of COVID-19 , '' Sanders wrote .
While Cook , DuPage and Kane counties are in `` substantial spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is encouraging school officials to use discretion and expertise to determine which student populations should receive in-person instruction .
The Kane County Health Department has suggested U-46 work toward mitigation at the school level in the event a case of COVID-19 occurs .
However , if the state or regional health authorities impose further restrictions , the district could revert to remote learning , Sanders said .
`` For those feeling uncertainty , I do understand .
I am confident we can return this small group of students safely .
Other districts have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the state that have already experienced mitigation plans , yet they have found schools are not the primary sources for the spread of COVID-19 , '' Sanders said .

U-46 plans to start hybrid for early grades Nov. 10
Elgin Area School District U-46 plans to start hybrid in-person instruction for students in prekindergarten through second grade on Nov. 10, if local health authorities support the move based on how COVID-19 cases are trending.
Students previously were scheduled to return to hybrid learning Oct. 20, but two employees in the district's transportation facility on Shales Parkway tested positive for COVID-19 within a 28-hour period. The department sent home nine other employees to quarantine.
In a message Tuesday to district families and employees, Superintendent Tony Sanders addressed the delayed in-person instruction.
"I am truly sorry that we had an outbreak (defined as two or more cases of COVID-19 that can be tied together by a setting) in our Transportation Department. At this time, five department staff have tested positive and the remaining members of the team must quarantine for 14 days," Sanders wrote.
The department maintains most of the staff members who route and dispatch buses, and it would not be possible to run as many buses necessary for pre-K through second grade without dispatchers, he added.
Sanders said nearly 2,000 parents said they plan to use district transportation when students return for in-person instruction.
"Many of these families are unable to provide transportation, potentially leaving many students without access to their in-person days of instruction. Further, carpooling could not be encouraged because of the social distancing and mask-wearing expectations," Sanders said.
All students in prekindergarten through second grade will receive online synchronous instruction on Mondays. Students opting for in-person learning will be split into two groups in each grade level, each attending classes in person two days a week and learning remotely the remainder of the week.
In early November, the district will announce hybrid plans for third- through sixth-graders, and some in-person options for middle and high school students.
To prevent another potential outbreak, Sanders stressed the importance of employees following health guidelines -- wearing masks, keeping 6 feet of distance, and washing hands regularly.
"We will all need to be flexible as our local health metrics are demonstrating substantial spread of COVID-19," Sanders wrote.
While Cook, DuPage and Kane counties are in "substantial spread," the DuPage County Health Department is encouraging school officials to use discretion and expertise to determine which student populations should receive in-person instruction.
The Kane County Health Department has suggested U-46 work toward mitigation at the school level in the event a case of COVID-19 occurs. However, if the state or regional health authorities impose further restrictions, the district could revert to remote learning, Sanders said.
"For those feeling uncertainty, I do understand. I am confident we can return this small group of students safely. Other districts have been in session, including in parts of the state that have already experienced mitigation plans, yet they have found schools are not the primary sources for the spread of COVID-19," Sanders said.
For information, visit the district's COVID-19 site, u-46.org/covid.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--Southwest to start O'Hare flights Feb. 14 with 5 destinations

Southwest Airlines plans to offer service from O'Hare International Airport to five destinations beginning Feb. 14 , 2021 .
The @ @ @ @ @ per day to Denver ; four flights per day to Nashville , Baltimore/Washington and Love @ @ @ @ @ two flights per day to Phoenix .
One-way introductory fares will range from $ 39 @ @ @ @ @ 109 to Phoenix .

Southwest to start O'Hare flights Feb. 14 with 5 destinations
Southwest Airlines plans to offer service from O'Hare International Airport to five destinations beginning Feb. 14, 2021. Associated Press/Feb. 9, 2012
Southwest Airlines plans to offer service from O'Hare International Airport to five destinations beginning Feb. 14, 2021.
The airline will offer six flights per day to Denver; four flights per day to Nashville, Baltimore/Washington and Love Field in Dallas; and two flights per day to Phoenix.
One-way introductory fares will range from $39 to Nashville, to $109 to Phoenix.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-10-28--After report on hotel loan, Trump blames Chicago 'politicians,' says he is 'smart guy'

WASHINGTON -- A day after The New York Times story about President Donald Trump 's Chicago hotel and tower financial @ @ @ @ @ outmaneuvered his lenders and avoided taxes -- the president struck back Wednesday in a tweet @ @ @ @ @ long ago , and continuing to this day , the politicians ran Chicago into the @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I was able to make an appropriately great deal with the numerous lenders @ @ @ @ @ beautiful tower .
Does n't that make me a smart guy rather than a bad @ @ @ @ @ bought the squat battleship Chicago Sun-Times building , 405 N. Wabash Ave. , to build @ @ @ @ @ hotel , condos and retail .
Trump liked the location , along the Chicago River @ @ @ @ @ , where the higher floors would have Lake Michigan views .
The Sun-Times moved out @ @ @ @ @ his family attended the topping off of the 92-story structure in 2008 .
• To @ @ @ @ @ Sweet 's column , visit chicago.suntimes.com .

After report on hotel loan, Trump blames Chicago 'politicians,' says he is 'smart guy'
The 92-story Trump International Hotel & Tower at 401 N. Wabash Ave. in Chicago was finished in 2008. Associated Press file photo
WASHINGTON -- A day after The New York Times story about President Donald Trump's Chicago hotel and tower financial woes -- and how he outmaneuvered his lenders and avoided taxes -- the president struck back Wednesday in a tweet.
"As a developer long ago, and continuing to this day, the politicians ran Chicago into the ground," Trump tweeted. "I was able to make an appropriately great deal with the numerous lenders on a large and very beautiful tower. Doesn't that make me a smart guy rather than a bad guy?"
Trump eagerly bought the squat battleship Chicago Sun-Times building, 405 N. Wabash Ave., to build a mixed-used high-rise: a hotel, condos and retail. Trump liked the location, along the Chicago River, just off Michigan Avenue, where the higher floors would have Lake Michigan views.
The Sun-Times moved out in 2004. Trump and his family attended the topping off of the 92-story structure in 2008.
• To read the rest of Lynn Sweet's column, visit chicago.suntimes.com.