dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-05--Fatal crashes close to 2019 levels despite drop in traffic from COVID-19

In April , at the height of the quietus caused by Illinois ' stay-at-home order to reduce spread of COVID-19 , passenger traffic on toll roads plunged by up to 55 % .
Highways and busy streets typically steeped in gridlock emptied and trips to downtown Chicago from the suburbs took half the usual time .
So why is the number of people killed in vehicle crashes in 2020 just 3 % shy of those who died one year ago ?
Between Jan. 1 and Sunday , collisions caused 439 fatalities in 2020 , 14 fewer than in 2019 when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the same period , according to the Illinois Department of Transportation .
`` It is particularly interesting given that when travel declined during the Great Recession of 2008-2009 , then the fatality rate fell by more than one might have expected , '' Northwestern University transportation and logistics professor Ian Savage said .
`` So we have almost the opposite result now . ''
Speeding as a cause immediately comes to mind , since the wide open spaces of Chicago expressways this spring prompted many drivers to hit the gas pedal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Illinois State Police decreased this year , from 50,810 for the first half of 2019 to 28,635 in the first six months of 2020 .
One reason could be that crashes increased in January and February and dropped in March and April , IDOT spokeswoman Maria Castaneda said .
`` It takes some time for the real data behind the numbers to emerge . ''
So far , IDOT statistics show that of those 439 deaths this year : 17 % occurred on interstates , 29 % on state or U.S. routes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 19 % on county/township roads .
Savage suspects `` that a major explanation is that much of the reduced traffic volume has been due to the closure of schools and offices .
These trips are typically made by people with the best driving safety records , and are conducted on congested roads where there may be fender benders but few fatalities .
`` What is more interesting is whether the closure of bars has any effect on the disproportionately high number of fatalities that involve alcohol and occur late at night , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the usual suspects that `` cause or contribute to the severity of a vast majority of crashes across Illinois '' are impaired driving , distracted driving and not wearing a seat belt , Illinois State Police Sgt .
Christopher Watson said .
`` With it being this early in the state 's progress toward recovery and with us never having experienced anything like this in recent history , it 's very difficult to make assumptions or predictions as to what the causes are for any perceived fluctuation in numbers , '' Watson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and COVID-19 ?
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If you use tollway transactions as a measure of how busy the roads are in the era of COVID-19 , traffic is creeping back from the days of the spring stay-at-home order .
From a 55 % drop in expected passenger car transactions in April , June transactions including cars and trucks were down just 27.5 % from projections as of Thursday , officials said .
On July 1 , 2019 , the state doubled the gas tax per gallon from 19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as of Wednesday , it 's 38.7 cents . )
The intent was to raise money for highways , bridges and transit .
So how did the drop in driving affect those expectations ?
The capital budget anticipated the state would collect $ 2.5 billion from the motor fuel tax ; as of May 31 , the state has collected $ 2.15 billion , Illinois Department of Revenue spokesman Sam Salustro said .
`` The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on mobility and thus the purchase of motor fuels , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 2.15 billion is a significant jump from 2019 when $ 1.25 billion was collected in the same period .
Sorry , East and West Dundee .
IDOT crews are rebuilding the Higgins Road bridge over the Fox River starting Thursday .
Expect delays and lane reductions from Third to River streets .

Traffic is way down because of COVID-19, but fatal crash numbers are similar to 2019
Getting downtown was a breeze in the days after the state-ordered COVID-19 lockdown, but data shows that the number of deadly crashes didn't fall in line with the drop in traffic. AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Courtesy of Arlington Heights Police DepartmentFatal crashes, like this one in March in Arlington Heights, are nearly at 2019 levels in spite of a drop in traffic.
Associated PressChicago's Lake Shore Drive was barren of its usual vehicle traffic on Monday, March 23, early in the state's stay-at-home order.
Traffic on the Tri-State Tollway as seen from the Hinsdale Oasis on Thursday is picking up from lows this spring during Illinois' stay-at-home order. But despite the drop in vehicle volumes, fatalities from crashes remain at levels similar to 2019. Rick West | Staff Photographer
In April, at the height of the quietus caused by Illinois' stay-at-home order to reduce spread of COVID-19, passenger traffic on toll roads plunged by up to 55%.
Highways and busy streets typically steeped in gridlock emptied and trips to downtown Chicago from the suburbs took half the usual time.
So why is the number of people killed in vehicle crashes in 2020 just 3% shy of those who died one year ago?
Between Jan. 1 and Sunday, collisions caused 439 fatalities in 2020, 14 fewer than in 2019 when 453 drivers, passengers and pedestrians died in the same period, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
"It is particularly interesting given that when travel declined during the Great Recession of 2008-2009, then the fatality rate fell by more than one might have expected," Northwestern University transportation and logistics professor Ian Savage said. "So we have almost the opposite result now."
Speeding as a cause immediately comes to mind, since the wide open spaces of Chicago expressways this spring prompted many drivers to hit the gas pedal.
But statewide, speeding violations issued by the Illinois State Police decreased this year, from 50,810 for the first half of 2019 to 28,635 in the first six months of 2020.
One reason could be that crashes increased in January and February and dropped in March and April, IDOT spokeswoman Maria Castaneda said. "It takes some time for the real data behind the numbers to emerge."
So far, IDOT statistics show that of those 439 deaths this year: 17% occurred on interstates, 29% on state or U.S. routes, 35% on city streets, and 19% on county/township roads.
Savage suspects "that a major explanation is that much of the reduced traffic volume has been due to the closure of schools and offices. These trips are typically made by people with the best driving safety records, and are conducted on congested roads where there may be fender benders but few fatalities.
"What is more interesting is whether the closure of bars has any effect on the disproportionately high number of fatalities that involve alcohol and occur late at night," he added.
Along with speeding, the usual suspects that "cause or contribute to the severity of a vast majority of crashes across Illinois" are impaired driving, distracted driving and not wearing a seat belt, Illinois State Police Sgt. Christopher Watson said.
"With it being this early in the state's progress toward recovery and with us never having experienced anything like this in recent history, it's very difficult to make assumptions or predictions as to what the causes are for any perceived fluctuation in numbers," Watson added.
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Traffic on the move
If you use tollway transactions as a measure of how busy the roads are in the era of COVID-19, traffic is creeping back from the days of the spring stay-at-home order. From a 55% drop in expected passenger car transactions in April, June transactions including cars and trucks were down just 27.5% from projections as of Thursday, officials said.
One more thing
On July 1, 2019, the state doubled the gas tax per gallon from 19 cents to 38 cents. (And as of Wednesday, it's 38.7 cents.) The intent was to raise money for highways, bridges and transit. So how did the drop in driving affect those expectations?
The capital budget anticipated the state would collect $2.5 billion from the motor fuel tax; as of May 31, the state has collected $2.15 billion, Illinois Department of Revenue spokesman Sam Salustro said.
"The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on mobility and thus the purchase of motor fuels," he said.
However, the $2.15 billion is a significant jump from 2019 when $1.25 billion was collected in the same period.
Gridlock alert
Sorry, East and West Dundee. IDOT crews are rebuilding the Higgins Road bridge over the Fox River starting Thursday. Expect delays and lane reductions from Third to River streets.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-05--Arlington Heights park that hosts Frontier Days will get $1.35M upgrade

Arlington Heights ' second-oldest and most centrally-located park is about to get a major makeover .
Recreation Park , the site of the annual Frontier Days festival and home to the park district 's premier baseball diamond , soon will be on the receiving end of some $ 1.35 million in upgrades , which will include a new inclusive playground , skate park , picnic shelter and fitness equipment .
The improvements at Recreation -- second in age only to Memorial Park -- have been contemplated for some time , under a master plan developed by the park district .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ August for residents to review preliminary designs .
But things have picked up speed since the district received word in January that it would be awarded a $ 400,000 state grant from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program .
It was among nearly $ 30 million doled out to park districts throughout the state .
Under preliminary plans , the inclusive playground and 16-foot picnic shelter would be installed next to the existing playground in the northwest corner of the park .
The new skate park would go on the opposite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Highway and Douglas Avenue .
Fresh asphalt will be laid to create a walking loop around the baseball field .
Along the path , a rain garden with native plantings will provide stormwater detention , according to Ben Rea , the district 's director of parks and planning .
It 's the first major upgrade project at the park in nearly a decade , when the playground was installed .
Smaller repairs to the pool deck near the diving well were completed over the winter , Rea said .
Monday marks the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Olympic-sized pool .
But the upcoming project does n't include any changes to the pool , which is the district 's oldest and was remodeled in 1988 .
Nor will there be any upgrades to the historic community center -- also the district 's oldest -- which was built in 1937 under the Works Progress Administration .
The clock is now ticking for construction work to start and finish within the two-year time frame stipulated by the state grant guidelines .
The park board recently inked a $ 96,600 contract with Naperville-based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and handle permitting and bidding .
After the project goes to bid this fall , work could begin by next spring .
That means construction might take place around Frontier Days over Fourth of July weekend in 2021 .
The festival was canceled for the first time in 45 years this year due to the coronavirus , but organizers expect it to return next year .
`` We 'll have to work around it , '' said Carrie Fullerton , the park district 's executive director .
`` We 'll stage it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as little impact as possible . ''
The district also received a grant from the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and GameTime , a playground manufacturer , to help pay for the inclusive playground , while the park district 's foundation is contributing $ 50,000 to the picnic shelter purchase .
The district will fund the remaining expenses .

Arlington Heights park that hosts Frontier Days will get $1.35M upgrade
A new inclusive playground, picnic shelter and fitness equipment are among the amenities coming to Recreation Park in Arlington Heights. Rick West | Staff Photographer
A new skate park is proposed for the southeast corner of Recreation Park in Arlington Heights. Rick West | Staff Photographer
While the existing playground at Recreation Park is staying put, a new inclusive playground will be installed nearby. It's among the upgrades in an Arlington Heights Park District project now being designed. Rick West | Staff Photographer
The Arlington Heights Park District is about to embark on $1.35 million in upgrades at Recreation Park, its second-oldest park. Rick West | Staff Photographer
Arlington Heights' second-oldest and most centrally-located park is about to get a major makeover.
Recreation Park, the site of the annual Frontier Days festival and home to the park district's premier baseball diamond, soon will be on the receiving end of some $1.35 million in upgrades, which will include a new inclusive playground, skate park, picnic shelter and fitness equipment.
The improvements at Recreation -- second in age only to Memorial Park -- have been contemplated for some time, under a master plan developed by the park district. Officials hosted two open house meetings last August for residents to review preliminary designs.
But things have picked up speed since the district received word in January that it would be awarded a $400,000 state grant from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program. It was among nearly $30 million doled out to park districts throughout the state.
Under preliminary plans, the inclusive playground and 16-foot picnic shelter would be installed next to the existing playground in the northwest corner of the park. The new skate park would go on the opposite end, at the corner of Northwest Highway and Douglas Avenue.
Fresh asphalt will be laid to create a walking loop around the baseball field. Along the path, a rain garden with native plantings will provide stormwater detention, according to Ben Rea, the district's director of parks and planning.
It's the first major upgrade project at the park in nearly a decade, when the playground was installed. Smaller repairs to the pool deck near the diving well were completed over the winter, Rea said.
Monday marks the first day of the 2020 season for Recreation's Olympic-sized pool. But the upcoming project doesn't include any changes to the pool, which is the district's oldest and was remodeled in 1988.
Nor will there be any upgrades to the historic community center -- also the district's oldest -- which was built in 1937 under the Works Progress Administration.
The clock is now ticking for construction work to start and finish within the two-year time frame stipulated by the state grant guidelines.
The park board recently inked a $96,600 contract with Naperville-based Hitchcock Design Group to do design work and handle permitting and bidding. After the project goes to bid this fall, work could begin by next spring.
That means construction might take place around Frontier Days over Fourth of July weekend in 2021. The festival was canceled for the first time in 45 years this year due to the coronavirus, but organizers expect it to return next year.
"We'll have to work around it," said Carrie Fullerton, the park district's executive director. "We'll stage it to the best of our ability to have as little impact as possible."
The district also received a grant from the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and GameTime, a playground manufacturer, to help pay for the inclusive playground, while the park district's foundation is contributing $50,000 to the picnic shelter purchase. The district will fund the remaining expenses.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-05--Wauconda beach seen in 'The Blues Brothers' to reopen after 30 years

After a lengthy wait prolonged by the COVID-19 crisis , Wauconda 's iconic Phil 's Beach is set to reopen to the public Wednesday .
Located on the western shore of Bangs Lake near downtown Wauconda , the beach formerly was a privately run attraction that had drawn customers from across the Chicago area for decades .
The Wauconda Park District owns the site now , and in 2019 launched a $ 3 million renovation that wrapped up earlier this year .
A grand opening bash on Memorial Day weekend initially was envisioned , but the beach remained closed this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's statewide stay-at-home order .
Now that Illinois is in Phase 4 of the state 's recovery plan , the beach can welcome visitors .
`` Our community has embraced this project from the beginning , and we are thrilled to finally be able to open , '' park district Executive Director Nancy Burton said .
With a stunning view of the lake and a giant , J-shaped slide in the water , Phil 's Beach was a popular attraction founded by the late Phil Froehlke in the 1920s .
His family helped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it over .
Phil 's Beach did n't just draw lovers of sun , sand and water .
The beach and that big slide were featured in the classic 1980 film `` The Blues Brothers . ''
But Froelich 's descendants closed it to the public in 1990 because of rising insurance costs .
Park district leaders long had wanted to preserve the site and reopen it to the public , and they finally got their chance when the family opted to sell in 2016 .
`` For many of us , being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summertime fun was all about , '' said park district Trustee Glenn Starkey , who made summer trips to Wauconda as a youth growing up on Chicago 's Northwest side .
`` Now , not only will so many be looking back and reminiscing , but a new generation will begin making memories that they will be able to someday pass on to their little ones . ''
The new Phil 's Beach features a splash pad , a picnic pavilion , a concession stand , a bath house with changing rooms and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The old J-slide will be there , too -- but only for photographs .
`` Our goal when designing the park was to capture the essence of days long ago and create a setting ( that ) enables families to spend time together and create new memories to share , '' Burton said .
`` We feel we have done that and ca n't wait to share it with our community . ''
Of course , because of the pandemic , special rules will be in place this summer to prevent spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capacity will be limited to 80 customers at a time on a first-come , first-served basis .
People wo n't be able to reserve space for others , so members of a group should arrive together .
Social distancing will be enforced , too , and people should wear masks when not in the water .
The park district wo n't provide rafts or other inflatable amenities , but people can bring their own .
Officials do n't think the restrictions keep people away from the beach .
`` People are growing tired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are looking for things to do with the family , especially outdoors , '' Wauconda Mayor Lincoln Knight said .
`` This will satisfy people 's desire ... while remaining safe with social distancing and other precautions . ''

Wauconda beach seen in 'The Blues Brothers' to reopen after 30 years
Wauconda's renovated Phil's Beach, shown here from Bangs Lake, is set to open to the public this week. Courtesy of Wauconda Park District
The Bluesmobile makes its way down Phil's Beach in Wauconda during the filming of "The Blues Brothers" in 1979. Submitted Photo
The master plan for the renovated Phil's Beach in Wauconda. Courtesy of Wauconda Park District
Phil's Beach is set to open Wednesday after a $3 million renovation by the Wauconda Park District. Courtesy of Wauconda Park District
After a lengthy wait prolonged by the COVID-19 crisis, Wauconda's iconic Phil's Beach is set to reopen to the public Wednesday.
Located on the western shore of Bangs Lake near downtown Wauconda, the beach formerly was a privately run attraction that had drawn customers from across the Chicago area for decades. The Wauconda Park District owns the site now, and in 2019 launched a $3 million renovation that wrapped up earlier this year.
A grand opening bash on Memorial Day weekend initially was envisioned, but the beach remained closed this spring because of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's statewide stay-at-home order.
Now that Illinois is in Phase 4 of the state's recovery plan, the beach can welcome visitors.
"Our community has embraced this project from the beginning, and we are thrilled to finally be able to open," park district Executive Director Nancy Burton said.
Beach history
With a stunning view of the lake and a giant, J-shaped slide in the water, Phil's Beach was a popular attraction founded by the late Phil Froehlke in the 1920s. His family helped him operate the business and eventually took it over.
Phil's Beach didn't just draw lovers of sun, sand and water. The beach and that big slide were featured in the classic 1980 film "The Blues Brothers."
But Froehlke's descendants closed it to the public in 1990 because of rising insurance costs.
Park district leaders long had wanted to preserve the site and reopen it to the public, and they finally got their chance when the family opted to sell in 2016.
"For many of us, being a kid on Bangs Lake defined what summertime fun was all about," said park district Trustee Glenn Starkey, who made summer trips to Wauconda as a youth growing up on Chicago's Northwest side. "Now, not only will so many be looking back and reminiscing, but a new generation will begin making memories that they will be able to someday pass on to their little ones."
New attractions
The new Phil's Beach features a splash pad, a picnic pavilion, a concession stand, a bath house with changing rooms and showers, a boardwalk and other amenities.
The old J-slide will be there, too -- but only for photographs.
"Our goal when designing the park was to capture the essence of days long ago and create a setting (that) enables families to spend time together and create new memories to share," Burton said. "We feel we have done that and can't wait to share it with our community."
Of course, because of the pandemic, special rules will be in place this summer to prevent spread of the disease.
Most significantly, capacity will be limited to 80 customers at a time on a first-come, first-served basis. People won't be able to reserve space for others, so members of a group should arrive together.
Social distancing will be enforced, too, and people should wear masks when not in the water.
The park district won't provide rafts or other inflatable amenities, but people can bring their own.
Officials don't think the restrictions keep people away from the beach.
"People are growing tired of staying home due to COVID-19 and are looking for things to do with the family, especially outdoors," Wauconda Mayor Lincoln Knight said. "This will satisfy people's desire ... while remaining safe with social distancing and other precautions."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-05--Palatine police officer identified as man who drowned Friday in Petite Lake

Lake County authorities confirmed Sunday that the man who died Friday after being pulled from the Chain O ' Lakes @ @ @ @ @ .
Victor Lopez , 49 , of Round Lake Beach , had been swimming in @ @ @ @ @ known as `` The Sandbar '' late Friday afternoon when friends lost sight of him @ @ @ @ @ underwater and unconscious near their boat , Lake County sheriff 's police said .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ , rescue personnel and the staff at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville , Lopez @ @ @ @ @ was pronounced dead at 7:50 p.m. Friday .
An autopsy conducted Sunday determined Lopez drowned @ @ @ @ @ Cooper said .
Toxicology results are pending .
`` We have been in close contact @ @ @ @ @ and our deepest condolences go out to them during this difficult time , '' Cooper @ @ @ @ @ truly a tragedy . ''
No further information was available Sunday about Lopez ' law @ @ @ @ @ Chief Dave Daigle could n't be reached for comment .

Palatine police officer identified as man who drowned Friday in Petite Lake
Lake County authorities confirmed Sunday that the man who died Friday after being pulled from the Chain O' Lakes was a Palatine police officer.
Victor Lopez, 49, of Round Lake Beach, had been swimming in an area of Petite Lake known as "The Sandbar" late Friday afternoon when friends lost sight of him. They later discovered Lopez underwater and unconscious near their boat, Lake County sheriff's police said.
Despite lifesaving attempts by his friends, rescue personnel and the staff at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Lopez couldn't be revived and was pronounced dead at 7:50 p.m. Friday.
An autopsy conducted Sunday determined Lopez drowned, Lake County Coroner Howard Cooper said. Toxicology results are pending.
"We have been in close contact with Mr. Lopez's family and our deepest condolences go out to them during this difficult time," Cooper added. "This is truly a tragedy."
No further information was available Sunday about Lopez' law enforcement service. Palatine Police Chief Dave Daigle couldn't be reached for comment.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-05--July 5 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code

Interactive mapSuburbs ' portion Since the outbreak began , there have been 75,160 cases in the suburbs as of Sunday , 51 % of the state 's total , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health as of Saturday .
There have been 3,583 deaths in the suburbs , representing 51 % of all deaths in Illinois .
• As of Sunday , suburban Cook County had 39,001 cases and 1,993 deaths , according to the state .
In Chicago : 53,531 cases and 2,634 fatalities .
• Top suburb counts from the county health department and medical examiner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths in Des Plaines , 835 cases and 58 deaths in Wheeling , 726 cases and 18 deaths in Palatine , 687 cases and 21 deaths in Streamwood , 668 cases and 10 deaths in Mount Prospect , 615 cases and 17 deaths in Schaumburg , 573 cases and 31 deaths in Arlington Heights , 564 cases and 48 deaths in Glenview , 518 cases and 10 deaths in Hanover Park ( Cook County portion ) , 505 cases and 21 deaths in Hoffman Estates , 381 cases and 37 deaths in Elk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths in Northbrook , 351 cases and 12 deaths in Rolling Meadows , 276 cases and 7 deaths in Prospect Heights , and 126 cases and 19 deaths in Buffalo Grove ( Cook County portion ) .
DuPage County • The county reported 9,315 cases and 471 deaths as of Sunday .
• Top counts : 838 cases and 9 deaths in Addison , 792 cases and 14 deaths in West Chicago , 676 cases and 11 deaths in Glendale Heights , 546 cases and 33 deaths in Naperville ( DuPage County portion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Bensenville , 528 cases and 29 deaths in Carol Stream , 425 cases and 23 deaths in Lombard , 350 cases and 11 deaths in Aurora ( DuPage County portion ) , 348 cases and 33 deaths in Elmhurst , 285 cases and 21 deaths in Wheaton , 263 cases and 3 deaths in Villa Park , 256 cases and 2 deaths in Hanover Park ( DuPage County portion ) , 177 cases and 3 deaths in Glen Ellyn .
Lake County • The county listed 9,812 cases and 400 deaths on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not be provided until Monday .
• Top counts : 2,690 to 2,694 in Waukegan , 595 to 599 in Round Lake Beach , 380 to 384 in Mundelein , 305 to 309 in Gurnee , 240 to 244 in Round Lake , 185 to 189 in Buffalo Grove ( Lake County portion ) , 165 to 169 in Vernon Hills , 170 to 174 in Wauconda , 170 to 174 in Lake Zurich , 130 to 134 in Libertyville , 95 to 99 in Grayslake .
Kane County • The county @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its website Sunday .
• Top counts : 3,416 cases in Aurora ( Kane County portion ) , 1,918 in Elgin ( Kane County portion ) , 762 in Carpentersville , 323 in St. Charles , 307 in South Elgin , 216 in North Aurora , 191 in Geneva , 136 in Batavia , and 53 in Algonquin ( Kane County portion ) .
McHenry County • 2,111 cases and 97 deaths , according to the health department Saturday .
• 6,923 cases and 320 deaths , as of Sunday .
• Cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Will County portion ) and 72 in Aurora ( Will County portion ) .

July 5 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code
Cook County's Department of Public Health has a website that breaks down cases of COVID-19 suburb by suburb.
Interactive mapSuburbs' portion Since the outbreak began, there have been 75,160 cases in the suburbs as of Sunday, 51% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health as of Saturday. There have been 3,583 deaths in the suburbs, representing 51% of all deaths in Illinois.
Cook County
• As of Sunday, suburban Cook County had 39,001 cases and 1,993 deaths, according to the state. In Chicago: 53,531 cases and 2,634 fatalities.
• Top suburb counts from the county health department and medical examiner's office: 1,780 cases and 98 deaths in Des Plaines, 835 cases and 58 deaths in Wheeling, 726 cases and 18 deaths in Palatine, 687 cases and 21 deaths in Streamwood, 668 cases and 10 deaths in Mount Prospect, 615 cases and 17 deaths in Schaumburg, 573 cases and 31 deaths in Arlington Heights, 564 cases and 48 deaths in Glenview, 518 cases and 10 deaths in Hanover Park (Cook County portion), 505 cases and 21 deaths in Hoffman Estates, 381 cases and 37 deaths in Elk Grove Village, 359 cases and 39 deaths in Northbrook, 351 cases and 12 deaths in Rolling Meadows, 276 cases and 7 deaths in Prospect Heights, and 126 cases and 19 deaths in Buffalo Grove (Cook County portion).
DuPage County• The county reported 9,315 cases and 471 deaths as of Sunday.
• Top counts: 838 cases and 9 deaths in Addison, 792 cases and 14 deaths in West Chicago, 676 cases and 11 deaths in Glendale Heights, 546 cases and 33 deaths in Naperville (DuPage County portion), 541 cases and 12 deaths in Bensenville, 528 cases and 29 deaths in Carol Stream, 425 cases and 23 deaths in Lombard, 350 cases and 11 deaths in Aurora (DuPage County portion), 348 cases and 33 deaths in Elmhurst, 285 cases and 21 deaths in Wheaton, 263 cases and 3 deaths in Villa Park, 256 cases and 2 deaths in Hanover Park (DuPage County portion), 177 cases and 3 deaths in Glen Ellyn.
Lake County • The county listed 9,812 cases and 400 deaths on its website as of Thursday. Updates will not be provided until Monday.
• Top counts: 2,690 to 2,694 in Waukegan, 595 to 599 in Round Lake Beach, 380 to 384 in Mundelein, 305 to 309 in Gurnee, 240 to 244 in Round Lake, 185 to 189 in Buffalo Grove (Lake County portion), 165 to 169 in Vernon Hills, 170 to 174 in Wauconda, 170 to 174 in Lake Zurich, 130 to 134 in Libertyville, 95 to 99 in Grayslake.
Kane County• The county confirmed 7,917 cases with 277 deaths on its website Sunday.
• Top counts: 3,416 cases in Aurora (Kane County portion), 1,918 in Elgin (Kane County portion), 762 in Carpentersville, 323 in St. Charles, 307 in South Elgin, 216 in North Aurora, 191 in Geneva, 136 in Batavia, and 53 in Algonquin (Kane County portion).
McHenry County• 2,111 cases and 97 deaths, according to the health department Saturday.
Will County
• 6,923 cases and 320 deaths, as of Sunday.
• Cases per town include 417 in Naperville (Will County portion) and 72 in Aurora (Will County portion).


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-06--Feder: NBC 5 apologizes for mixing up Aurora Police Departments in story

WMAQ-Channel 5 is taking the rap for a story posted briefly online that misidentified the police chief of Aurora as @ @ @ @ @ Colorado , Robert Feder writes .
The story concerned the firing of three police officers @ @ @ @ @ who appeared in photos showing them reenact a chokehold used on Elijah McClain , a @ @ @ @ @ last year after police stopped him on the street in the Denver suburb .
An @ @ @ @ @ , written by NBC 's national digital team in New York , mistakenly referred to @ @ @ @ @ of Aurora , Colorado , when she is actually chief of the Aurora Police Department @ @ @ @ @ appeared late Friday on the website of the NBC-owned station here and also turned up @ @ @ @ @ page before the error was spotted and corrected by NBC 5 .
Get the full @ @ @ @ @ media news , at robertfeder.com .

Feder: NBC 5 apologizes for mixing up Aurora Police Departments in story
WMAQ-Channel 5 is taking the rap for a story posted briefly online that misidentified the police chief of Aurora as her counterpart in Aurora, Colorado, Robert Feder writes.
The story concerned the firing of three police officers from Aurora, Colorado, who appeared in photos showing them reenact a chokehold used on Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died last year after police stopped him on the street in the Denver suburb.
An initial version of the story, written by NBC's national digital team in New York, mistakenly referred to Kristen Ziman as police chief of Aurora, Colorado, when she is actually chief of the Aurora Police Department in Illinois.
The story appeared late Friday on the website of the NBC-owned station here and also turned up on NBC 5's Facebook page before the error was spotted and corrected by NBC 5.
Get the full report, and more Chicago media news, at robertfeder.com.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-05--'Art of Inclusion' committee forms in Naperville

It began with an online petition seeking to diversify a mural in downtown Naperville , and now it 's grown into a committee aiming to create new art .
What started as Downers Grove resident Tyler Marcus ' petition to improve what he referred to as `` The Wall of Exclusion in Downtown Naperville '' now has turned into the Art of Inclusion Steering Committee , a 16-member group working toward projects , short-term and long , to reflect `` the diversity of Naperville and promote unity and inclusion in our community . ''
The steering committee formed during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Naperville over the police killing of George Floyd turned destructive .
The actions of some after the protest resulted in looting and damage to businesses , but also in the emergence of a stronger community focus around recognizing and advancing diversity .
After Marcus posted his petition seeking more diverse faces in the mural `` Naperville Loves A Parade , '' Naperville resident Sun Kwok started a GoFundMe campaign seeking $ 100,000 .
The purpose of the money , the campaign stated , is to help Naperville public art nonprofit Century Walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So far , the page has raised nearly $ 9,500 .
Sherwin Williams has offered to donate 50 gallons of paint toward a future project , and the Art of Inclusion Steering Committee said fundraising has yet to start in earnest .
Marcus and Kwok are two members of the committee , which came together with the help of 41st District state Rep. Grant Wehrli of Naperville .
The group released a statement Friday about its work to `` focus our energy in positive ways '' during a `` difficult and promising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interested in furthering the aim of diverse art to get involved by sending a short note about their interest to inclusivenapervillemural @ gmail.com .
It offered a word of caution , too , about the time it could take to create a new permanent piece , saying it likely will take a year or more .
`` Naperville Loves a Parade , '' the piece that drew Marcus ' attention , was created over four years ending in 2014 .
It is in an alley , where it was designed to be an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Parade of the Century '' on the alley 's opposite wall .
The mural cost $ 220,000 and was painted by artists from Naperville , the Czech Republic and the Philippines .
It features 320 people who donated money to be included .
Six of them are African Americans , while others have roots in Colombia , Germany , Ireland , Italy , Japan , Korea , Mexico , Pakistan , the Philippines and Poland , and as Native Americans and Hispanics .
The long time it can take to create art @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work on `` one or more impactful short-term art projects . ''
Other committee members include Naperville residents Tony Andrews , Krishna Bansal , Nancy Chen , Yulan Chen , Wien Dai , Saily Joshi , Mia Hernandez , Rebecca Hernandez , Paul Leong , Alicia McCareins , Karen Peck , Becky Simon and Arista Wang , and Chicago resident Crystle Saylor .
Century Walk Chairman Brand Bobosky said the organization will serve as the charity to accept donations and could be involved in the end product , but the committee is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ select the artists , theme and location for any future projects , and will conduct fundraising .
`` We believe that Century Walk 's 25 years of experience in creating public art and working with artists , building owners and the city of Naperville will be of great value to us , '' Kwok said .

'Art of Inclusion' committee forms in Naperville
After an online petition seeking to diversify the "Naperville Loves a Parade" mural in downtown Naperville, a committee has formed to create new diverse art instead of modifying the existing work. Daily Herald file photo, October 2011
It began with an online petition seeking to diversify a mural in downtown Naperville, and now it's grown into a committee aiming to create new art.
What started as Downers Grove resident Tyler Marcus' petition to improve what he referred to as "The Wall of Exclusion in Downtown Naperville" now has turned into the Art of Inclusion Steering Committee, a 16-member group working toward projects, short-term and long, to reflect "the diversity of Naperville and promote unity and inclusion in our community."
The steering committee formed during the past month after a protest June 1 in Naperville over the police killing of George Floyd turned destructive. The actions of some after the protest resulted in looting and damage to businesses, but also in the emergence of a stronger community focus around recognizing and advancing diversity.
After Marcus posted his petition seeking more diverse faces in the mural "Naperville Loves A Parade," Naperville resident Sun Kwok started a GoFundMe campaign seeking $100,000. The purpose of the money, the campaign stated, is to help Naperville public art nonprofit Century Walk Corp. create new artwork to portray diversity.
So far, the page has raised nearly $9,500. Sherwin Williams has offered to donate 50 gallons of paint toward a future project, and the Art of Inclusion Steering Committee said fundraising has yet to start in earnest.
Marcus and Kwok are two members of the committee, which came together with the help of 41st District state Rep. Grant Wehrli of Naperville.
The group released a statement Friday about its work to "focus our energy in positive ways" during a "difficult and promising time."
The statement encouraged anyone interested in furthering the aim of diverse art to get involved by sending a short note about their interest to inclusivenapervillemural@gmail.com. It offered a word of caution, too, about the time it could take to create a new permanent piece, saying it likely will take a year or more.
"Naperville Loves a Parade," the piece that drew Marcus' attention, was created over four years ending in 2014. It is in an alley, where it was designed to be an audience of sorts for a mural called "Parade of the Century" on the alley's opposite wall.
The mural cost $220,000 and was painted by artists from Naperville, the Czech Republic and the Philippines. It features 320 people who donated money to be included. Six of them are African Americans, while others have roots in Colombia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, the Philippines and Poland, and as Native Americans and Hispanics.
The long time it can take to create art is why the new committee also aims to work on "one or more impactful short-term art projects."
Other committee members include Naperville residents Tony Andrews, Krishna Bansal, Nancy Chen, Yulan Chen, Wien Dai, Saily Joshi, Mia Hernandez, Rebecca Hernandez, Paul Leong, Alicia McCareins, Karen Peck, Becky Simon and Arista Wang, and Chicago resident Crystle Saylor.
Century Walk Chairman Brand Bobosky said the organization will serve as the charity to accept donations and could be involved in the end product, but the committee is taking the lead.
The committee will select the artists, theme and location for any future projects, and will conduct fundraising.
"We believe that Century Walk's 25 years of experience in creating public art and working with artists, building owners and the city of Naperville will be of great value to us," Kwok said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-05--Geneva to consider land donation for affordable housing

The potential donation of a city-owned property could be the first step toward securing a new affordable housing development in Geneva .
Plans for Emma 's Landing , proposed by The Burton Foundation , call for building 45 rental townhouse units on 7.75 acres just north of Lewis Road and east of Wood Avenue , documents show .
The concept was presented to the city 's planning and zoning commission in March .
During a July 13 special meeting , aldermen are expected to consider whether to donate the vacant land for the project , which would enable the nonprofit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ development review process , city spokesman Kevin Stahr said .
But several residents of the adjacent Sterling Manor subdivision have expressed concerns about the density , layout , safety and other aspects of the project -- including the proposed disposition of the property and the transparency of the process .
`` I am not opposed to affordable housing in Geneva .
I think Geneva needs it .
...
I just want to make sure it 's done properly , '' resident Lindsey McCall said .
`` We 're asking to just hear our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the land . ''
The city has been seeking to increase its affordable housing stock for several years , Stahr said .
A housing plan adopted in 2014 outlines strategies for meeting requirements of the state 's Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act , including identifying land and structures appropriate for such development .
`` There are limited opportunities given Geneva is a landlocked community and has nearly been built out , '' Stahr said .
`` With the Lewis Road property being vacant , publicly owned and residentially zoned , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ construction of affordable housing . ''
The city published a notice of sale late last year requesting proposals for the site , with preference given to affordable housing projects , according to a fact document on Geneva 's website .
The Burton Foundation was the only group to submit a plan .
In January , the city council also passed an ordinance allowing various incentives -- including land donations -- to be offered to affordable housing developers , Stahr said .
The July 13 discussion regarding the Lewis Road property is a first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real estate purchase agreement includes several conditions that must be met before the land would be transferred to The Burton Foundation , including final approval of development plans .
The property , most recently appraised at $ 720,000 , would revert to city ownership if permits have not been issued and construction has not begun by next April .
However , a group of Sterling Manor residents is questioning the city 's authority as a non-home rule community to convey the site to an affordable housing developer by a simple majority vote , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their attorney , Howard Jeruchimowitz .
A previous letter called the proposed agreement with The Burton Foundation `` secretive '' and asked whether it is in the city 's best interest .
`` Even if the city 's affordable housing ordinance is valid and the city is permitted to donate the property , the lack of transparency surrounding the proposed transaction is concerning , '' Jeruchimowitz said in the May 20 note .
City officials declined to comment on either correspondence .
Ward 2 Alderman Richard Marks , who represents Sterling Manor and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's received hundreds of calls and emails about the proposed project .
Until residents ' questions are answered and more information is released , he said , he believes it 's too early for the council to consider a land donation .
`` I do n't think we should be giving away a $ 700,000 piece of property without a lot more detail , '' he said .
Development plans are expected to be considered in a separate process , Stahr said , noting meeting dates wo n't be scheduled until an application @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members .
Initial concept plans for Emma 's Landing called for construction of 12 townhouse pods containing three or four affordable units with two or three bedrooms , garages , patios and porches .
Certain units would be available to families making below 80 % or 60 % of the area median income , documents show .
Applications for a one-year lease are dated and considered in order of receipt .
Residents can sign up for project updates under the `` Notify Me '' feature on the city 's website , Stahr said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the site will receive notices once a formal application has been filed and a public hearing has been scheduled .

Geneva to consider land donation for affordable housing
A three-unit townhouse "pod" could be constructed as part of the proposed Emma's Landing affordable housing development in Geneva. The Burton Foundation presented concept plans in March but has yet to submit an application. The city council is expected to consider donating land for the project. Courtesy of the city of Geneva
This schematic design shows a four-unit townhouse "pod" proposed as part of the Emma's Landing affordable housing development. The Burton Foundation presented concept plans for the project in March, though an official application has not been submitted. Courtesy of the city of Geneva
The potential donation of a city-owned property could be the first step toward securing a new affordable housing development in Geneva.
Plans for Emma's Landing, proposed by The Burton Foundation, call for building 45 rental townhouse units on 7.75 acres just north of Lewis Road and east of Wood Avenue, documents show. The concept was presented to the city's planning and zoning commission in March.
During a July 13 special meeting, aldermen are expected to consider whether to donate the vacant land for the project, which would enable the nonprofit to submit an application and begin the development review process, city spokesman Kevin Stahr said.
But several residents of the adjacent Sterling Manor subdivision have expressed concerns about the density, layout, safety and other aspects of the project -- including the proposed disposition of the property and the transparency of the process.
"I am not opposed to affordable housing in Geneva. I think Geneva needs it. ... I just want to make sure it's done properly," resident Lindsey McCall said. "We're asking to just hear our voices, hear our concerns before donating the land."
The city has been seeking to increase its affordable housing stock for several years, Stahr said. A housing plan adopted in 2014 outlines strategies for meeting requirements of the state's Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act, including identifying land and structures appropriate for such development.
"There are limited opportunities given Geneva is a landlocked community and has nearly been built out," Stahr said. "With the Lewis Road property being vacant, publicly owned and residentially zoned, it was identified as a potential site for the construction of affordable housing."
The city published a notice of sale late last year requesting proposals for the site, with preference given to affordable housing projects, according to a fact document on Geneva's website. The Burton Foundation was the only group to submit a plan.
In January, the city council also passed an ordinance allowing various incentives -- including land donations -- to be offered to affordable housing developers, Stahr said.
The July 13 discussion regarding the Lewis Road property is a first step, he said. The proposed real estate purchase agreement includes several conditions that must be met before the land would be transferred to The Burton Foundation, including final approval of development plans. The property, most recently appraised at $720,000, would revert to city ownership if permits have not been issued and construction has not begun by next April.
However, a group of Sterling Manor residents is questioning the city's authority as a non-home rule community to convey the site to an affordable housing developer by a simple majority vote, according to a June 29 letter from their attorney, Howard Jeruchimowitz. A previous letter called the proposed agreement with The Burton Foundation "secretive" and asked whether it is in the city's best interest.
"Even if the city's affordable housing ordinance is valid and the city is permitted to donate the property, the lack of transparency surrounding the proposed transaction is concerning," Jeruchimowitz said in the May 20 note.
City officials declined to comment on either correspondence.
Ward 2 Alderman Richard Marks, who represents Sterling Manor and the Lewis Road property, said he's received hundreds of calls and emails about the proposed project. Until residents' questions are answered and more information is released, he said, he believes it's too early for the council to consider a land donation.
"I don't think we should be giving away a $700,000 piece of property without a lot more detail," he said.
Development plans are expected to be considered in a separate process, Stahr said, noting meeting dates won't be scheduled until an application has been submitted and reviewed by staff members.
Initial concept plans for Emma's Landing called for construction of 12 townhouse pods containing three or four affordable units with two or three bedrooms, garages, patios and porches.
Certain units would be available to families making below 80% or 60% of the area median income, documents show. Applications for a one-year lease are dated and considered in order of receipt.
Residents can sign up for project updates under the "Notify Me" feature on the city's website, Stahr said. Property owners within 500 feet of the site will receive notices once a formal application has been filed and a public hearing has been scheduled.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-02--Beware of common plants that can poison your dog

Plants are often chosen based on their beauty and garden performance , but pet owners should also add `` poisonous to dogs '' on their list of attributes to consider before heading to the garden center .
Many plants commonly found in backyards are toxic to our canine friends .
Some may be mildly toxic while others may be dangerous enough to cause death .
These are just a few toxic plants .
Be sure to research plants before purchasing , especially if your dog is known to graze in the garden .
Tomato plants contain solanine , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solanine is concentrated in the green parts -- the stems , leaves and in unripe green tomatoes .
Observable signs of tomato poisoning include excessive drooling , diarrhea , vomiting , lack of appetite , loss of coordination , confusion and tremors or seizures .
Any vegetables in the onion family are toxic .
Just as pet owners should not share the chives , garlic , leeks or onions found on their dinner table with their dogs , they should also keep dogs away from them in the garden .
Symptoms to watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too much of a member of the onion family is excessive drooling , diarrhea , vomiting , lethargy , muscle weakness and pale gums .
The brilliant red fall color of a burning bush appeals to people , but all parts of this shrub contain alkaloids and cardenolides -- toxic components that have strong laxative effects and can cause cardiac issues .
Thankfully , the berries have a bitter taste so it is unlikely dogs will consider them treats , but even a small amount can cause serious symptoms , including excessive drooling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dizziness , an abnormal heart rate , breathing difficulties , dilated pupils , tremors and even loss of consciousness .
The leaves , flowers and flower buds of hydrangeas are harmful if eaten in large amounts .
Unless Fido eats a large amount , symptoms will be very mild .
If he feasts on a hydrangea , signs include diarrhea , vomiting , lethargy , and confusion .
Yews are popular evergreens , but all its parts are poisonous if eaten .
Even a small amount of its berries can cause harm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and muscle weakness are mild symptoms ; difficulty breathing , changes in heart rate and blood pressure , tremors or seizures , and coma are severe signs .
Dogs do n't often head to perennial borders for a meal , but if you have a puppy who is learning about his world with his mouth as much as his eyes , ears and paws , there are a number of popular perennials that could cause him harm .
All plant parts of foxgloves cause an abnormal heart rhythm , gastrointestinal issues , tremors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any part of a monkshood will cause heart arrhythmia , frothing at the mouth , muscle weakness , seizures , and paralysis .
If Fido eats a Lenten rose , he will drool excessively , vomit , suffer from diarrhea and lethargy .
Hostas contain saponin , a chemical that foams up when mixed with water ( or in a dog 's stomach ) , causing a severe stomachache , vomiting , and diarrhea .
Dogs who eat parts of a yarrow can also expect an upset stomach , vomiting and diarrhea along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lethargy .
If you suspect your dog has eaten a poisonous plant or observe any symptoms , call your veterinarian immediately .
Take a sample of the plant to his appointment so she can positively identify what your dog has ingested .
She will administer a number of tests and may take radiographs to , first , rule out other causes and next , to reveal any damage done .
Your vet will determine the best course of treatment , which may include IV fluids , activated charcoal , atropine or other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's stomach .
• Diana Stoll is the Practice Manager at Red Barn Animal Hospital with locations in Hampshire and Gilberts .
Visit redbarnpetvet.com , or call ( 847 ) 683-4788 ( Hampshire ) or ( 847 ) 426-1000 ( Gilberts ) .

Beware of common plants that can poison your dog
All parts of a foxglove plant can cause cardiac issues in dogs if ingested. Courtesy of Diana Stoll
Plants are often chosen based on their beauty and garden performance, but pet owners should also add "poisonous to dogs" on their list of attributes to consider before heading to the garden center.
Many plants commonly found in backyards are toxic to our canine friends. Some may be mildly toxic while others may be dangerous enough to cause death.
These are just a few toxic plants. Be sure to research plants before purchasing, especially if your dog is known to graze in the garden.
Vegetables
Tomato plants contain solanine, which is harmful if eaten in large quantities. Solanine is concentrated in the green parts -- the stems, leaves and in unripe green tomatoes. Observable signs of tomato poisoning include excessive drooling, diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite, loss of coordination, confusion and tremors or seizures.
Any vegetables in the onion family are toxic. Just as pet owners should not share the chives, garlic, leeks or onions found on their dinner table with their dogs, they should also keep dogs away from them in the garden. Symptoms to watch for if you suspect your dog ate too much of a member of the onion family is excessive drooling, diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, muscle weakness and pale gums.
Shrubs
The brilliant red fall color of a burning bush appeals to people, but all parts of this shrub contain alkaloids and cardenolides -- toxic components that have strong laxative effects and can cause cardiac issues.
Thankfully, the berries have a bitter taste so it is unlikely dogs will consider them treats, but even a small amount can cause serious symptoms, including excessive drooling, diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, dizziness, an abnormal heart rate, breathing difficulties, dilated pupils, tremors and even loss of consciousness.
The leaves, flowers and flower buds of hydrangeas are harmful if eaten in large amounts. Unless Fido eats a large amount, symptoms will be very mild. If he feasts on a hydrangea, signs include diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, and confusion.
Yews are popular evergreens, but all its parts are poisonous if eaten. Even a small amount of its berries can cause harm. Excessive drooling, diarrhea, vomiting, and muscle weakness are mild symptoms; difficulty breathing, changes in heart rate and blood pressure, tremors or seizures, and coma are severe signs.
Perennials
Dogs don't often head to perennial borders for a meal, but if you have a puppy who is learning about his world with his mouth as much as his eyes, ears and paws, there are a number of popular perennials that could cause him harm.
All plant parts of foxgloves cause an abnormal heart rhythm, gastrointestinal issues, tremors, and seizures if ingested.
Eating any part of a monkshood will cause heart arrhythmia, frothing at the mouth, muscle weakness, seizures, and paralysis. If Fido eats a Lenten rose, he will drool excessively, vomit, suffer from diarrhea and lethargy.
Hostas contain saponin, a chemical that foams up when mixed with water (or in a dog's stomach), causing a severe stomachache, vomiting, and diarrhea. Dogs who eat parts of a yarrow can also expect an upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea along with excessive drooling, lack of appetite and lethargy.
If you suspect your dog has eaten a poisonous plant or observe any symptoms, call your veterinarian immediately. Take a sample of the plant to his appointment so she can positively identify what your dog has ingested. She will administer a number of tests and may take radiographs to, first, rule out other causes and next, to reveal any damage done.
Your vet will determine the best course of treatment, which may include IV fluids, activated charcoal, atropine or other medications, oxygen and/or pumping your dog's stomach.
• Diana Stoll is the Practice Manager at Red Barn Animal Hospital with locations in Hampshire and Gilberts. Visit redbarnpetvet.com, or call (847) 683-4788 (Hampshire) or (847) 426-1000 (Gilberts).


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-06--Low-cost airline HK Express resuming flights in August

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong low-cost airline HK Express , part of the Cathay Pacific Group , said Monday it @ @ @ @ @ Aug. 2 as Asian governments ease coronavirus-related travel restrictions .
HK Express suspended all flights @ @ @ @ @ border controls .
The carrier , which normally flies 25 routes throughout Asia , gave @ @ @ @ @ schedule .
Cathay 's flagship carrier , Cathay Pacific Airways , earlier suspended 90 % @ @ @ @ @ airline has staff to take unpaid leave .
Airlines in Hong Kong already were suffering @ @ @ @ @ due to political protests last year .

Low-cost airline HK Express resuming flights in August
FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Express aircraft line up on the tarmac at the Hong Kong International Airport. Hong Kong low-cost airline HK Express, part of the Cathay Pacific Group, said Monday, July 6, 2020 it will gradually resume flights on Aug. 2 as Asian governments ease coronavirus-related travel restrictions. HK Express suspended all flights in March as governments tightened border controls. Associated Press
FILE - In this March 26, 2019, file photo, a HK Express passenger plane takes off from at the Hong Kong International Airport. Hong Kong low-cost airline HK Express, part of the Cathay Pacific Group, said Monday, July 6, 2020 it will gradually resume flights on Aug. 2 as Asian governments ease coronavirus-related travel restrictions. HK Express suspended all flights in March as governments tightened border controls. Associated Press
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong low-cost airline HK Express, part of the Cathay Pacific Group, said Monday it will gradually resume flights on Aug. 2 as Asian governments ease coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
HK Express suspended all flights in March as governments tightened border controls.
The carrier, which normally flies 25 routes throughout Asia, gave no details of its planned schedule.
Cathay's flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific Airways, earlier suspended 90% of its flights. The airline has staff to take unpaid leave.
Airlines in Hong Kong already were suffering from a downturn in visitors due to political protests last year.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-06--How Illinois -- with 614 new cases and 6 deaths Monday -- compares to COVID-19 hot spot states

Illinois is responsible for less than 2 % of the new cases of COVID-19 nationwide between June 28 and July 5 , according to figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
But Arizona , California , Florida and Texas alone are responsible for more than 52 % of the new cases during that same time period .
`` I think that sends a clear message that you should n't be traveling to those states and we should be concerned about a surge in travel from those states , '' said Dr. Jonathan Pinsky , medical director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital in Naperville .
`` It 's not safe in those states . ''
Illinois recorded 614 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours , Illinois Department of Public Health officials announced Monday , and six more residents died .
COVID-19 patients in Illinois hospitals increased slightly , officials said .
At the same time , Pinsky said , hospital admissions in the four southern and western states are spiking to dangerous levels .
The CDC is reporting more than 20 % of Arizona 's hospital beds are occupied by people with COVID-19 infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital beds are in use .
That compares to just 4 % of hospital beds occupied by COVID-19 patients in Illinois and less than 56 % of the state 's hospital beds currently taken .
Hospitalization rates in California , Florida and Texas for COVID-19 patients are all at 10 % or higher , according to the CDC .
`` New admissions and intensive care unit bed counts are good metrics to watch , from my point of view , '' Pinsky said .
`` Hospital admissions are key because it gives you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease . ''
Illinois averaged 772 new cases a day between June 28 and July 5 , the time when the four hot-spot states began seeing exponential growth in cases .
Those states all averaged thousands of new cases per day during that time , according to the CDC .
Florida alone averaged 8,373 new cases each day .
California and Texas each saw more than 6,000 new cases a day .
And Arizona averaged more than 3,500 new cases daily .
While the numbers are smaller , Pinsky called Arizona a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population and burden on the health care system .
Since the pandemic began , 7,026 people have died in Illinois and 147,865 have been infected , Illinois health officials say .
Reported cases have hit 260,155 in California , 195,239 in Texas , 197,076 in Florida and 98,089 in Arizona , the CDC reports .
But experts also warn that Illinois ' numbers could surge again if people become less vigilant about safety measures as the state becomes less restrictive .
`` We are seeing an improvement , but I would n't say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stabilizing , '' Pinsky said .
`` I really worry about folks letting their guard down .
There 's a perception that there 's less of a risk , but the risk is still out there . ''

How Illinois -- with 614 new cases and 6 deaths Monday -- compares to COVID-19 hot spot states
Illinois is responsible for less than 2% of the new cases of COVID-19 nationwide between June 28 and July 5, according to figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
But Arizona, California, Florida and Texas alone are responsible for more than 52% of the new cases during that same time period.
"I think that sends a clear message that you shouldn't be traveling to those states and we should be concerned about a surge in travel from those states," said Dr. Jonathan Pinsky, medical director for infection control and prevention at Edward Hospital in Naperville. "It's not safe in those states."
Illinois recorded 614 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours, Illinois Department of Public Health officials announced Monday, and six more residents died. COVID-19 patients in Illinois hospitals increased slightly, officials said.
At the same time, Pinsky said, hospital admissions in the four southern and western states are spiking to dangerous levels.
The CDC is reporting more than 20% of Arizona's hospital beds are occupied by people with COVID-19 infections and 84% of the state's hospital beds are in use.
That compares to just 4% of hospital beds occupied by COVID-19 patients in Illinois and less than 56% of the state's hospital beds currently taken. Hospitalization rates in California, Florida and Texas for COVID-19 patients are all at 10% or higher, according to the CDC.
"New admissions and intensive care unit bed counts are good metrics to watch, from my point of view," Pinsky said. "Hospital admissions are key because it gives you an indication of the burden of the disease."
Illinois averaged 772 new cases a day between June 28 and July 5, the time when the four hot-spot states began seeing exponential growth in cases. Those states all averaged thousands of new cases per day during that time, according to the CDC. Florida alone averaged 8,373 new cases each day. California and Texas each saw more than 6,000 new cases a day. And Arizona averaged more than 3,500 new cases daily.
While the numbers are smaller, Pinsky called Arizona a "red-hot spot" because of the concentrated population and burden on the health care system.
Since the pandemic began, 7,026 people have died in Illinois and 147,865 have been infected, Illinois health officials say.
Reported cases have hit 260,155 in California, 195,239 in Texas, 197,076 in Florida and 98,089 in Arizona, the CDC reports.
But experts also warn that Illinois' numbers could surge again if people become less vigilant about safety measures as the state becomes less restrictive.
"We are seeing an improvement, but I wouldn't say it's a decline. It's stabilizing," Pinsky said. "I really worry about folks letting their guard down. There's a perception that there's less of a risk, but the risk is still out there."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-06--Rosemont's Chicago Dogs will play ball while other suburban teams stay home

COVID-19 led to the cancellation of July 4 fireworks , parades and festivals , but two other parts of the typical American summer -- baseball and hot dogs -- return to the suburbs Tuesday .
The Chicago Dogs , who play at Rosemont 's Impact Field , will welcome back spectators on Opening Night with limited seating capacity , required masks when walking around the concourse , social distancing measures and lots of hand sanitizer .
For now , the Dogs are the only baseball game in town , with all other area leagues canceling their seasons and the Cubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting their abbreviated schedules ( without spectators , at least to start , on July 24 ) .
The Frontier League , which includes the Schaumburg Boomers and Joliet Slammers , canceled its season , though the Slammers plan to host a four-team , 27-game City Of Champions Cup starting July 16 .
Minor League Baseball , of which the 30-year-old Kane County Cougars franchise is an affiliate , was also called off .
The Dogs play in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball , in which half of its dozen teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a total of four stadiums .
The Dogs were to have played in the `` hub '' stadium hosted by the new Milwaukee Milkmen franchise in Franklin , Wisconsin , until the Dogs got permission from Illinois state officials late last month to be able to reopen in Rosemont .
The Dogs will play 30 home games .
`` It 's certainly been an interesting chapter , but it 's evolving in a great way , '' said Shawn Hunter , the Dogs ' owner .
`` We were very happy to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we could play our games at Impact Field and in front of fans .
We get to play ball , which is important for our players who are living a dream , and for our fans , who deserve a much-needed break . ''
While only half of the league 's teams will play this summer , Hunter said team owners relied on the hub city model and pinpointed stadiums in states that would allow spectators and had associated health guidelines .
In addition to Rosemont and Franklin , Wisconsin , games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North Dakota , and Sioux Falls , South Dakota .
In contrast , officials from the larger 14-team Frontier League said they could not conduct a season under the various guidelines in their teams ' home markets , which include seven states and Canada .
League President Rich Sauget Sr. said the limitations on social gatherings , in addition to travel restrictions affecting the Canadian teams , precipitated the full season cancellation .
The Chicago Dogs had to submit an extensive safety plan to the state before getting the OK to reopen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the 6,300-seat stadium on Balmoral Avenue , which is about 1,300 seats .
Seats are clustered and spaced out : groups of up to seven are allowed , but most other seats and rows are left vacant to maintain distancing .
By Monday morning , the team reported 95 % of seats for Opening Night were already sold out .
Fans will get their temperatures checked upon entry , and they 'll be asked to wear masks when not seated , Hunter said .
Markers will designate one-way traffic flow on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be placed throughout the stadium .
And to buy those signature hot dogs -- or any other food or beverage -- do n't expect to pay in cash .
The plan calls for cashless payments at concessions and the team store .
`` I think it 'll be a different experience , but it will be a very good one , '' Hunter said .

Rosemont's Chicago Dogs will play ball while other suburban teams stay home
COVID-19 led to the cancellation of July 4 fireworks, parades and festivals, but two other parts of the typical American summer -- baseball and hot dogs -- return to the suburbs Tuesday.
The Chicago Dogs, who play at Rosemont's Impact Field, will welcome back spectators on Opening Night with limited seating capacity, required masks when walking around the concourse, social distancing measures and lots of hand sanitizer.
For now, the Dogs are the only baseball game in town, with all other area leagues canceling their seasons and the Cubs and White Sox still weeks away from starting their abbreviated schedules (without spectators, at least to start, on July 24).
The Frontier League, which includes the Schaumburg Boomers and Joliet Slammers, canceled its season, though the Slammers plan to host a four-team, 27-game City Of Champions Cup starting July 16. Minor League Baseball, of which the 30-year-old Kane County Cougars franchise is an affiliate, was also called off.
The Dogs play in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, in which half of its dozen teams are playing a shortened 60-game season from a total of four stadiums. The Dogs were to have played in the "hub" stadium hosted by the new Milwaukee Milkmen franchise in Franklin, Wisconsin, until the Dogs got permission from Illinois state officials late last month to be able to reopen in Rosemont. The Dogs will play 30 home games.
"It's certainly been an interesting chapter, but it's evolving in a great way," said Shawn Hunter, the Dogs' owner. "We were very happy to be included in the Phase 4 reopening so that we could play our games at Impact Field and in front of fans. We get to play ball, which is important for our players who are living a dream, and for our fans, who deserve a much-needed break."
While only half of the league's teams will play this summer, Hunter said team owners relied on the hub city model and pinpointed stadiums in states that would allow spectators and had associated health guidelines. In addition to Rosemont and Franklin, Wisconsin, games are scheduled this summer in Fargo, North Dakota, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
In contrast, officials from the larger 14-team Frontier League said they could not conduct a season under the various guidelines in their teams' home markets, which include seven states and Canada.
League President Rich Sauget Sr. said the limitations on social gatherings, in addition to travel restrictions affecting the Canadian teams, precipitated the full season cancellation.
The Chicago Dogs had to submit an extensive safety plan to the state before getting the OK to reopen. That means a 20% capacity limit at the 6,300-seat stadium on Balmoral Avenue, which is about 1,300 seats. Seats are clustered and spaced out: groups of up to seven are allowed, but most other seats and rows are left vacant to maintain distancing.
By Monday morning, the team reported 95% of seats for Opening Night were already sold out.
Fans will get their temperatures checked upon entry, and they'll be asked to wear masks when not seated, Hunter said.
Markers will designate one-way traffic flow on the concourse, and hand sanitizing stations will be placed throughout the stadium. And to buy those signature hot dogs -- or any other food or beverage -- don't expect to pay in cash. The plan calls for cashless payments at concessions and the team store.
"I think it'll be a different experience, but it will be a very good one," Hunter said.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-06--Traffic is way down because of COVID-19, but fatal crash numbers are similar to 2019


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-06--Prosecutors investigating company with ties to Marni Yang's defense team

The Lake County state 's attorney 's office is seeking financial documents from a publishing company run by a woman who served time for murder in the same prison as Marni Yang and has become involved in her case .
Yang , 52 , is serving a life sentence for the 2007 killings of Rhoni Reuter and Reuter 's unborn baby in Deerfield .
Authorities say Yang was obsessed with former Chicago Bears safety Shaun Gayle , the father of Reuter 's baby , and killed Reuter in hopes of having a relationship with the football star .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Koelling is the CEO of Words Matter Publishing LLC , a downstate Salem-based company .
Lake County State 's Attorney Michael Nerheim 's office alleges that Words Matter has engaged in multiple book deals and media contracts with Yang and her children since Koelling 's release from prison in 2016 after serving 29 years for first-degree murder .
Yang 's attorney Jed Stone , who is seeking a new trial for his client , said he is preparing the defense team 's official response to Nerheim 's motion and will have it filed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is seeking records related to contracts , financial arrangements , inducements or other compensation provided to Yang or anyone in her family by Koelling 's company .
Reached by phone Monday , Koelling said she has nothing to hide .
`` If they are legally entitled to it , I have no issue turning ( financial documents ) over to them , '' Koelling said .
In the 1989 Illinois Appellate Court ruling People v. Daubman , a judge described Koelling , who was then named Tammy Fyke , as a drug dealer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kill Robert `` Red '' Alderson , Jr. She lured Alderson to a remote location , and Daubman shot him in the back of the head three times .
Koelling confirmed she first met Yang at the prison law library .
Koelling said she wanted to write a book on Yang 's story but instead formed a team of experts to study and investigate her case .
Koelling said her company was involved with the recent `` 20/20 '' special on Yang 's case and is in negotiations with a media organization to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Stone said the series has n't been shot yet , but it 's possible that he 'll be among those interviewed for it .

Prosecutors investigating company with ties to Marni Yang's defense team
The Lake County state's attorney's office is seeking financial documents from a publishing company run by a woman who served time for murder in the same prison as Marni Yang and has become involved in her case.
Yang, 52, is serving a life sentence for the 2007 killings of Rhoni Reuter and Reuter's unborn baby in Deerfield. Authorities say Yang was obsessed with former Chicago Bears safety Shaun Gayle, the father of Reuter's baby, and killed Reuter in hopes of having a relationship with the football star.
According to documents filed in late June, Tammy Koelling is the CEO of Words Matter Publishing LLC, a downstate Salem-based company. Lake County State's Attorney Michael Nerheim's office alleges that Words Matter has engaged in multiple book deals and media contracts with Yang and her children since Koelling's release from prison in 2016 after serving 29 years for first-degree murder.
Lee Filas, a spokesman for Nerheim's office, declined to comment, citing pending litigation.
Yang's attorney Jed Stone, who is seeking a new trial for his client, said he is preparing the defense team's official response to Nerheim's motion and will have it filed by next week.
Nerheim's office is seeking records related to contracts, financial arrangements, inducements or other compensation provided to Yang or anyone in her family by Koelling's company.
Reached by phone Monday, Koelling said she has nothing to hide.
"If they are legally entitled to it, I have no issue turning (financial documents) over to them," Koelling said.
In the 1989 Illinois Appellate Court ruling People v. Daubman, a judge described Koelling, who was then named Tammy Fyke, as a drug dealer and said she asked Gary Daubman to kill Robert "Red" Alderson, Jr. She lured Alderson to a remote location, and Daubman shot him in the back of the head three times.
Koelling confirmed she first met Yang at the prison law library. Koelling said she wanted to write a book on Yang's story but instead formed a team of experts to study and investigate her case.
Koelling said her company was involved with the recent "20/20" special on Yang's case and is in negotiations with a media organization to turn Yang's story into a docuseries.
Stone said the series hasn't been shot yet, but it's possible that he'll be among those interviewed for it.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-06--Aurora toddler killed by dog during July 4 party

An Aurora toddler was attacked and killed by at least dog while in a playpen during a holiday party in @ @ @ @ @ .
The 17-month-old girl had bite marks `` throughout her body , '' Joliet police @ @ @ @ @ parents were attending a Fourth of July party Saturday on the 1800 block of Cumberland @ @ @ @ @ in a playpen in a bedroom .
Two pit bull mix dogs were locked in @ @ @ @ @ out , police said .
`` The homeowner went upstairs to investigate a noise and @ @ @ @ @ actively biting the toddler , '' police said .
Officers were called around 1:30 a.m. @ @ @ @ @ about two hours later at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center .
The dog found @ @ @ @ @ over to animal control , police said .
No further details were available Monday .

Aurora toddler killed by dog during July 4 party
An Aurora toddler was attacked and killed by at least dog while in a playpen during a holiday party in Joliet, police said Monday.
The 17-month-old girl had bite marks "throughout her body," Joliet police said.
The child's parents were attending a Fourth of July party Saturday on the 1800 block of Cumberland Drive and had placed her in a playpen in a bedroom.
Two pit bull mix dogs were locked in the basement but eventually got out, police said.
"The homeowner went upstairs to investigate a noise and located one of the dogs actively biting the toddler," police said.
Officers were called around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. The child died about two hours later at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.
The dog found biting the toddler was turned over to animal control, police said.
No further details were available Monday.


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-06--Palatine police mourn officer who drowned in Lake County

Palatine police are mourning the death of a 21-year department veteran known for his bravery and selflessness who drowned while swimming in Petite Lake in Lake Villa .
Officer Victor Lopez , 49 , of Round Lake Beach received a number of citations and recognitions for his service to the Palatine community , including a Life Saving Award in 2007 .
`` Officer 'Vic ' Lopez will be truly missed by the members of the Palatine Police Department , '' said a statement released by the department Monday .
`` A memorial service is currently being planned for Officer Lopez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Lopez had been swimming in an area of Petite Lake known as `` The Sandbar '' late Friday afternoon when friends lost sight of him .
They later found him underwater and unconscious near their boat , Lake County sheriff 's police said .
Despite lifesaving attempts by his friends , rescue personnel and the staff at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville , Lopez was pronounced dead at 7:50 p.m. Friday .
Toxicology results , expected to take about three weeks , are pending , Cooper said .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's office said no foul play is suspected , but investigators continue to seek statements from witnesses and possible surveillance video from nearby houses to document what happened as thoroughly as possible .
Lopez received his department 's Life Saving Award for actions taken in August 2007 when he saved a distraught teenager attempting to take his own life .
While speaking to Lopez , the teenager produced a large knife and held it to his own neck , ultimately cutting himself .
`` Officer Lopez 's quick actions and lifesaving measures saved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ department 's statement said .
Lopez again was commended for his bravery and lifesaving efforts in June 2019 , when a vehicle crashed into a building and ignited .
`` At his own personal risk , Officer Lopez entered the burning vehicle and assisted in extricating the driver , '' department officials said .
Before his service with the Palatine Police Department began in June of 1999 , Lopez had graduated from Western Illinois University , entered the Army and attained the rank of first lieutenant with the military police .
Lopez spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire dispatcher with CenCom 9-1-1 before his appointment to the Palatine Police Department , officials said .
Respected by colleagues and civilians , Lopez held a number of different positions within the department , including as a field training officer , juvenile officer and school resource officer .
Lopez completed two multiyear assignments as school resource officer of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 's Academy North from 2008 to 2011 and again from 2015 to 2017 .
`` During his time at the school , Officer Lopez made great connections with the students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` His positive work attitude and calming demeanor was an asset while working in a school environment which garnered him high praise from the school 's administration . ''

Palatine police mourn officer who drowned in Lake County
Palatine police are mourning the death of a 21-year department veteran known for his bravery and selflessness who drowned while swimming in Petite Lake in Lake Villa.
Officer Victor Lopez, 49, of Round Lake Beach received a number of citations and recognitions for his service to the Palatine community, including a Life Saving Award in 2007.
"Officer 'Vic' Lopez will be truly missed by the members of the Palatine Police Department," said a statement released by the department Monday. "A memorial service is currently being planned for Officer Lopez and details are unknown at this time."
Lopez had been swimming in an area of Petite Lake known as "The Sandbar" late Friday afternoon when friends lost sight of him. They later found him underwater and unconscious near their boat, Lake County sheriff's police said.
Despite lifesaving attempts by his friends, rescue personnel and the staff at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Lopez was pronounced dead at 7:50 p.m. Friday.
An autopsy conducted Sunday determined Lopez drowned, Lake County Coroner Howard Cooper said.
Toxicology results, expected to take about three weeks, are pending, Cooper said.
Sgt. Christopher Covelli of the Lake County sheriff's office said no foul play is suspected, but investigators continue to seek statements from witnesses and possible surveillance video from nearby houses to document what happened as thoroughly as possible.
Lopez received his department's Life Saving Award for actions taken in August 2007 when he saved a distraught teenager attempting to take his own life. While speaking to Lopez, the teenager produced a large knife and held it to his own neck, ultimately cutting himself.
"Officer Lopez's quick actions and lifesaving measures saved the teen's life," the department's statement said.
Lopez again was commended for his bravery and lifesaving efforts in June 2019, when a vehicle crashed into a building and ignited.
"At his own personal risk, Officer Lopez entered the burning vehicle and assisted in extricating the driver," department officials said.
Before his service with the Palatine Police Department began in June of 1999, Lopez had graduated from Western Illinois University, entered the Army and attained the rank of first lieutenant with the military police.
Lopez spent a short time as a police and fire dispatcher with CenCom 9-1-1 before his appointment to the Palatine Police Department, officials said.
Respected by colleagues and civilians, Lopez held a number of different positions within the department, including as a field training officer, juvenile officer and school resource officer.
Lopez completed two multiyear assignments as school resource officer of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211's Academy North from 2008 to 2011 and again from 2015 to 2017.
"During his time at the school, Officer Lopez made great connections with the students and staff," Palatine police officials said. "His positive work attitude and calming demeanor was an asset while working in a school environment which garnered him high praise from the school's administration."


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-06--July 6 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code

Suburbs ' portion Since the outbreak began , there have been 75,436 cases in the suburbs as of Monday , 51 % of the state 's total , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
There have been 3,584 deaths in the suburbs , representing 51 % of all deaths in Illinois .
Cook County • As of Monday , suburban Cook County had 39,111 cases and 1,994 deaths , according to the state .
In Chicago : 53,670 cases and 2,636 fatalities .
• Top suburb counts from the county health department and medical examiner 's office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Des Plaines , 835 cases and 59 deaths in Wheeling , 731 cases and 18 deaths in Palatine , 688 cases and 21 deaths in Streamwood , 669 cases and 10 deaths in Mount Prospect , 617 cases and 18 deaths in Schaumburg , 574 cases and 32 deaths in Arlington Heights , 566 cases and 48 deaths in Glenview , 520 cases and 10 deaths in Hanover Park ( Cook County portion ) , 505 cases and 23 deaths in Hoffman Estates , 381 cases and 37 deaths in Elk Grove Village @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northbrook , 351 cases and 12 deaths in Rolling Meadows , 279 cases and 7 deaths in Prospect Heights , and 128 cases and 19 deaths in Buffalo Grove ( Cook County portion ) .
DuPage County • The county reported 9,360 cases and 472 deaths as of Monday .
• Top counts : 840 cases and 9 deaths in Addison , 796 cases and 14 deaths in West Chicago , 679 cases and 11 deaths in Glendale Heights , 546 cases and 33 deaths in Naperville ( DuPage County portion ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 531 cases and 29 deaths in Carol Stream , 428 cases and 24 deaths in Lombard , 353 cases and 11 deaths in Aurora ( DuPage County portion ) , 351 cases and 33 deaths in Elmhurst , 289 cases and 21 deaths in Wheaton , 266 cases and 3 deaths in Villa Park , 256 cases and 2 deaths in Hanover Park ( DuPage County portion ) , 176 cases and 3 deaths in Glen Ellyn .
Lake County • The county listed 10,006 cases and 405 deaths on its website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be provided until Monday .
• Top counts : 2,725 to 2,729 in Waukegan , 615 to 619 in Round Lake Beach , 385 to 389 in Mundelein , 310 to 314 in Gurnee , 250 to 254 in Round Lake , 195 to 199 in Buffalo Grove ( Lake County portion ) , 180 to 184 in Lake Zurich , 170 to 174 in Vernon Hills , 170 to 174 in Wauconda , 140 to 144 in Libertyville , 105 to 109 in Grayslake .
Kane County • The county confirmed 7,933 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday .
• Top counts : 3,421 cases in Aurora ( Kane County portion ) , 1,923 in Elgin ( Kane County portion ) , 761 in Carpentersville , 324 in St. Charles , 308 in South Elgin , 216 in North Aurora , 199 in Geneva , 138 in Batavia , and 53 in Algonquin ( Kane County portion ) .
McHenry County • 2,145 cases and 97 deaths , according to the health department Monday .
• 6,957 cases and 320 deaths , as of Monday .
• Cases per town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ portion ) and 72 in Aurora ( Will County portion ) .

July 6 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code
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Suburbs' portion Since the outbreak began, there have been 75,436 cases in the suburbs as of Monday, 51% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. There have been 3,584 deaths in the suburbs, representing 51% of all deaths in Illinois.
Cook County• As of Monday, suburban Cook County had 39,111 cases and 1,994 deaths, according to the state. In Chicago: 53,670 cases and 2,636 fatalities.
• Top suburb counts from the county health department and medical examiner's office: 1,784 cases and 99 deaths in Des Plaines, 835 cases and 59 deaths in Wheeling, 731 cases and 18 deaths in Palatine, 688 cases and 21 deaths in Streamwood, 669 cases and 10 deaths in Mount Prospect, 617 cases and 18 deaths in Schaumburg, 574 cases and 32 deaths in Arlington Heights, 566 cases and 48 deaths in Glenview, 520 cases and 10 deaths in Hanover Park (Cook County portion), 505 cases and 23 deaths in Hoffman Estates, 381 cases and 37 deaths in Elk Grove Village, 359 cases and 39 deaths in Northbrook, 351 cases and 12 deaths in Rolling Meadows, 279 cases and 7 deaths in Prospect Heights, and 128 cases and 19 deaths in Buffalo Grove (Cook County portion).
DuPage County• The county reported 9,360 cases and 472 deaths as of Monday.
• Top counts: 840 cases and 9 deaths in Addison, 796 cases and 14 deaths in West Chicago, 679 cases and 11 deaths in Glendale Heights, 546 cases and 33 deaths in Naperville (DuPage County portion), 541 cases and 12 deaths in Bensenville, 531 cases and 29 deaths in Carol Stream, 428 cases and 24 deaths in Lombard, 353 cases and 11 deaths in Aurora (DuPage County portion), 351 cases and 33 deaths in Elmhurst, 289 cases and 21 deaths in Wheaton, 266 cases and 3 deaths in Villa Park, 256 cases and 2 deaths in Hanover Park (DuPage County portion), 176 cases and 3 deaths in Glen Ellyn.
Lake County • The county listed 10,006 cases and 405 deaths on its website as of Thursday. Updates will not be provided until Monday.
• Top counts: 2,725 to 2,729 in Waukegan, 615 to 619 in Round Lake Beach, 385 to 389 in Mundelein, 310 to 314 in Gurnee, 250 to 254 in Round Lake, 195 to 199 in Buffalo Grove (Lake County portion), 180 to 184 in Lake Zurich, 170 to 174 in Vernon Hills, 170 to 174 in Wauconda, 140 to 144 in Libertyville, 105 to 109 in Grayslake.
Kane County• The county confirmed 7,933 cases with 277 deaths on its website Monday.
• Top counts: 3,421 cases in Aurora (Kane County portion), 1,923 in Elgin (Kane County portion), 761 in Carpentersville, 324 in St. Charles, 308 in South Elgin, 216 in North Aurora, 199 in Geneva, 138 in Batavia, and 53 in Algonquin (Kane County portion).
McHenry County• 2,145 cases and 97 deaths, according to the health department Monday.
Will County
• 6,957 cases and 320 deaths, as of Monday.
• Cases per town include 421 in Naperville (Will County portion) and 72 in Aurora (Will County portion).


dailyheraldchicago--2020-07-06--'We mean business': Elgin activists continue to push for change

Black Lives Matter activists in Elgin are determined to keep the pressure on city officials to demand change -- and once again they made themselves heard , this time bright and early on Monday .
Seven protesters held a `` cacerolazo '' in front of the Elgin Police Department , banging kitchen utensils on pots and pans , with the sound reverberating along the otherwise quiet street .
`` It shows that we mean business , '' said resident Andrew Moore , who organized the 2-hour protest by the group Elgin in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happening toward justice and equality and I do n't want to stop after a busy holiday weekend . ''
Moore , who played loudly on a djembe , said he wanted the protest to coincide with the Elgin Police Department 's shift change .
Police officials said that happens at 6:30 a.m. Black Lives Matter protests swept the nation and the suburbs after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis , in which four police officers face criminal charges .
Several protests took place in Elgin .
Elgin activists have given a list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds from the police department to mental health , housing and other social services ; forcing the resignation of Lt. Chris Jensen , who fatally shot resident Decynthia Clements in 2018 ; forming a citizens body that would oversee police internal investigations , discipline , hiring and contracts ; removing police from schools ; adding clear body camera procedures and strict enforcement ; and allowing listening to police radio communications that currently are encrypted .
A majority of Elgin City Council members voted last month to require more police officers to live in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigate serious allegations of police misconduct , and add two more residents to the board of police and fire commissioners .
The council plans to form a task force that will include residents to examine areas of improvement for the police department .
Police Chief Ana Lalley also plans initiatives such as establishing seven resident-led community advisory boards -- initially it was going to be eight , but the number was revised -- to discuss policing issues .
Residents interested in applying to serve on a board can visit cityofelgin.org/CAB .
Clements ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over but never healed , and the killing of George Floyd painfully brought it to the surface , resident Atoy Spates said .
Elgin is a diverse city but there is racism , and she is now more than ever afraid of being pulled over by police , Spates said .
`` We have been fighting for justice for Decynthia since 2018 and absolutely nothing has happened , '' she said .
`` It 's beautiful to see people who want to keep going , who want to keep fighting , who want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provocative ways .
It makes me really emotional .
I 'm so thankful that there are people now who have the momentum to fight for change . ''
Lindy Milnamow of West Dundee said these are hard conversations for a community , but they are necessary .
`` We 've all stayed silent for pretty long .
I 'm a pretty privileged white woman , so I am speaking up and waking up .
I think the rest of us need to do the same thing . ''

'We mean business': Elgin activists continue to push for change
Seven participants from the Elgin in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter held a "cacerolazo," a protest while banging on pots and pans, Monday in front of the Elgin Police Department. Rick West | Staff Photographer
Sandy Davila, right, and other Black Lives Matter activists in Elgin held a second "cacerolazo," a protest while banging on pots and pans, Monday morning in front of the Elgin Police Department. Rick West | Staff Photographer
Andrew Moore organized a protest by the group Elgin in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter in front of the Elgin Police Department Monday. Rick West | Staff Photographer
Black Lives Matter activists in Elgin are determined to keep the pressure on city officials to demand change -- and once again they made themselves heard, this time bright and early on Monday.
Seven protesters held a "cacerolazo" in front of the Elgin Police Department, banging kitchen utensils on pots and pans, with the sound reverberating along the otherwise quiet street.
"It shows that we mean business," said resident Andrew Moore, who organized the 2-hour protest by the group Elgin in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter. "There is a lot of momentum that's happening toward justice and equality and I don't want to stop after a busy holiday weekend."
Moore, who played loudly on a djembe, said he wanted the protest to coincide with the Elgin Police Department's shift change. Police officials said that happens at 6:30 a.m.
Black Lives Matter protests swept the nation and the suburbs after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, in which four police officers face criminal charges. Several protests took place in Elgin.
Elgin activists have given a list of demands to the city: diverting funds from the police department to mental health, housing and other social services; forcing the resignation of Lt. Chris Jensen, who fatally shot resident Decynthia Clements in 2018; forming a citizens body that would oversee police internal investigations, discipline, hiring and contracts; removing police from schools; adding clear body camera procedures and strict enforcement; and allowing listening to police radio communications that currently are encrypted.
A majority of Elgin City Council members voted last month to require more police officers to live in town, hire an outside firm to investigate serious allegations of police misconduct, and add two more residents to the board of police and fire commissioners. The council plans to form a task force that will include residents to examine areas of improvement for the police department.
Police Chief Ana Lalley also plans initiatives such as establishing seven resident-led community advisory boards -- initially it was going to be eight, but the number was revised -- to discuss policing issues. Residents interested in applying to serve on a board can visit cityofelgin.org/CAB.
Clements' killing is like a wound that scabbed over but never healed, and the killing of George Floyd painfully brought it to the surface, resident Atoy Spates said. Elgin is a diverse city but there is racism, and she is now more than ever afraid of being pulled over by police, Spates said.
"We have been fighting for justice for Decynthia since 2018 and absolutely nothing has happened," she said. "It's beautiful to see people who want to keep going, who want to keep fighting, who want to keep using their voice in very provocative ways. It makes me really emotional. I'm so thankful that there are people now who have the momentum to fight for change."
Lindy Milnamow of West Dundee said these are hard conversations for a community, but they are necessary.
"We've all stayed silent for pretty long. I'm a pretty privileged white woman, so I am speaking up and waking up. I think the rest of us need to do the same thing."