chicagosun-times--2020-09-13--Pritzker must get tough with Exelon to keep nuclear plants from closing

Gov .
Pritzker needs to play hardball with Exelon .
The energy provider is threatening to close its Byron and Dresden nuclear power plants , claiming they no longer are profitable .
Prizker wants the company to be more transparent with its finances first ; Exelon is reluctant to open its books .
To avoid shutting down the plants , Exelon is asking the state for more Zero Emission Credits .
The inclusion of ZECs in the 2016 Future Energy Jobs Act saved Exelon ’ s Clinton and Quad Cities nuclear power plants and prevented Illinois from becoming more reliant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have their drawbacks .
According to the Future Energy Jobs Act , utilities in Illinois must purchase ZECs equivalent to 16 % of the megawatt-hours they sold in 2014 .
The utilities then distribute the ZECs to approved power plants and recoup the costs by raising rates .
In terms of preserving the state ’ s clean energy infrastructure , ZECs make sense .
But now , more than ever , officials should worry about rate increases .
First , the economic impact of COVID-19 has left many Illinois residents devastated .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy costs would be trivial .
Now , keeping energy costs low is essential for a robust economic recovery .
Second , Exelon has proven that it can not be trusted .
Recently , Commonwealth Edison , Exelon ’ s subsidiary , agreed to pay $ 200 million to resolve federal bribery charges .
That $ 200 million will go to the federal government , not back to ratepayers .
For all these reasons , Pritzker needs to be aggressive with Exelon .
But , at the same time , he needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its hand .
Nuclear energy is the backbone of Illinois ’ s clean energy infrastructure .
Despite years of generous subsidies , wind and solar have not been able to scale-up to meet the moment .
For the sake of clean air , the state can not afford to let any of Exelon ’ s plants close .
Illinois ’ nuclear energy plants remain some of the state ’ s greatest assets .
Residents should be proud of this fact .
At the same time , legislators need to find solutions that don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ratepayers .
I am a landlord in Will and Cook Counties .
I am bound by Gov .
Pritzker ’ s statewide moratorium on evictions , which was supposed to expire on Aug. 22 but has since been extended to Sept. 22 .
I have had both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 issues with respect to the ability of tenants to pay rent .
But while I have worked through the issues related to COVID , I have not been able to work to resolve tenant issues that are not COVID-related .
I have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any rent since September 2019 .
After attempting to resolve this issue , I was left with no choice but to evict .
I was working through the eviction process in early March when the governor first instituted the moratorium .
The issue here is not related to COVID-19 , but I can not evict the tenant because of the “ blanket ” moratorium .
This situation is incredibly unfair and a hardship to me as a landlord , since my problem existed before the pandemic and the governor lumped together all current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the many rental assistance plans will work for my circumstances .
Governor , please stop extending the moratorium or let any evictions ordered prior to April 1 , 2020 be processed .

Gov. J.B. Pritzker needs to play hardball with Exelon. The energy provider is threatening to close its Byron and Dresden nuclear power plants, claiming they no longer are profitable. Pritzker wants the company to be more transparent with its finances first; Exelon is reluctant to open its books.
To avoid shutting down the plants, Exelon is asking the state for more Zero Emission Credits. The inclusion of ZECs in the 2016 Future Energy Jobs Act saved Exelon’s Clinton and Quad Cities nuclear power plants and prevented Illinois from becoming more reliant on fossil fuels. Nevertheless, ZECs have their drawbacks.
According to the Future Energy Jobs Act, utilities in Illinois must purchase ZECs equivalent to 16% of the megawatt-hours they sold in 2014. The utilities then distribute the ZECs to approved power plants and recoup the costs by raising rates. In terms of preserving the state’s clean energy infrastructure, ZECs make sense. But now, more than ever, officials should worry about rate increases.
First, the economic impact of COVID-19 has left many Illinois residents devastated. A year ago, a modest increase in energy costs would have been trivial. Now, keeping energy costs low is essential for a robust economic recovery.
Second, Exelon has proven it cannot be trusted. Recently, Commonwealth Edison, Exelon’s subsidiary, agreed to pay $200 million to resolve federal bribery charges. That $200 million will go to the federal government, not back to ratepayers.
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For all these reasons, Pritzker needs to be aggressive with Exelon. But, at the same time, he needs to make sure the state does not overplay its hand. Nuclear energy is the backbone of Illinois’s clean energy infrastructure. Despite years of generous subsidies, wind and solar have not been able to scale-up to meet the moment. For the sake of clean air, the state cannot afford to let any of Exelon’s plants close.
Illinois’ nuclear energy plants remain some of the state’s greatest assets. Residents should be proud of this fact. At the same time, legislators need to find solutions that don’t come to the detriment of ratepayers.
Marco Rosaire Rossi, Logan Square
Eviction moratorium is unfair to landlords
I am a landlord in Will and Cook counties. I am bound by Gov. Pritzker’s statewide moratorium on evictions, which was supposed to expire Aug. 22 but has since been extended to Sept. 22.
I have had both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 issues with respect to the ability of tenants to pay rent. But while I have worked through the issues related to COVID, I have not been able to work to resolve tenant issues that are not COVID-related.
I have a Will County tenant who has not paid any rent since September 2019. After attempting to resolve this issue, I was left with no choice but to evict. I was working through the eviction process in early March when the governor first instituted the moratorium.
The issue here is not related to COVID-19, but I cannot evict the tenant because of the “blanket” moratorium. This situation is incredibly unfair and a hardship to me as a landlord, since my problem existed before the pandemic and the governor lumped together all current and pre-existing eviction situations.
None of the many rental assistance plans will work for my circumstances.
Governor, please stop extending the moratorium or let any evictions ordered prior to April 1, 2020, be processed.
Craig Horvath, Chicago


chicagosun-times--2020-09-13--Man fatally shot in West Englewood

Man fatally shot in West Englewood

A 32-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday in West Englewood on the South Side .
He was driving about 2:05 @ @ @ @ @ of West 63rd Street when a male suspect in a dark-colored SUV pulled alongside him @ @ @ @ @ police said .
The man was shot in the chest , and he was pronounced @ @ @ @ @ in Oak Lawn , police said .
The Cook County medical examiner ’ s office @ @ @ @ @ , of Chicago Lawn .
No one is in custody as Area One detectives investigate @ @ @ @ @ , and track the city ’ s homicides .

A 32-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday in West Englewood on the South Side.
He was driving about 2:05 p.m. in the 2300 block of West 63rd Street when a male suspect in a dark-colored SUV pulled alongside him and fired shots, Chicago police said.
The man was shot in his chest, and he was pronounced dead at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, police said. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified him as Joshua Davis, of Chicago Lawn.
An autopsy conducted Sunday ruled his death a homicide, the medical examiner’s office said.
No one is in custody as Area One detectives investigate.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-13--Man shot dead in Woodlawn

Man shot dead in Woodlawn

A 27-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday in Woodlawn on the South Side .
He was found outside about 12:10 @ @ @ @ @ of South Rhodes Avenue with gunshot wounds to the torso , Chicago police said .
@ @ @ @ @ on the scene .
The Cook County medical examiner ’ s office hasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ .
There are currently no witnesses to the shooting , police said .
Area One @ @ @ @ @ more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

A 27-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday in Woodlawn on the South Side.
He was found outside about 12:10 a.m. in the 6100 block of South Rhodes Avenue with gunshot wounds to the torso, Chicago police said. The man was pronounced dead on the scene.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified him as Jeremy Akons, of Woodlawn.
An autopsy conducted Sunday ruled his death a homicide, the medical examiner’s office said.
There are currently no witnesses to the shooting, police said. Area One detectives are investigating.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-13--Man killed, another wounded in East Side

A man is in custody after two people were shot , one fatally , Saturday in East Side .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ about 11:05 p.m. and found two men unresponsive with gunshot wounds outside a home in @ @ @ @ @ Mackinaw Avenue , Chicago police said .
A 43-year-old man shot in the head and @ @ @ @ @ the scene , police said .
The Cook County medical examiner ’ s office identified @ @ @ @ @ .
Another man , 39 , was struck in the torso and was taken to @ @ @ @ @ Center in critical condition , police said .
There are currently no witnesses to the @ @ @ @ @ A man who was seen walking away from the scene after the shooting was taken @ @ @ @ @ on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

A man is in custody after two people were shot, one fatally, Saturday in East Side.
Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert about 11:05 p.m. and found two men unresponsive with gunshot wounds outside a home in the 10600 block of South Mackinaw Avenue, Chicago police said.
A 43-year-old man shot in the head and chest was pronounced dead on the scene, police said. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified him as Juan Gomez Torres, and an autopsy ruled his death a homicide.
Another man, 39, was struck in the torso and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition, police said.
There are currently no witnesses to the shooting, police said. A man who was seen walking away from the scene after the shooting was taken into custody.
Area Two detectives are investigating.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-12--Woman killed in Austin shooting: police

Woman killed in Austin shooting: police

A woman was shot to death Saturday in Austin on the West Side .
The 33-year-old was found unresponsive with @ @ @ @ @ head about 11:05 p.m. in the 500 block of North Pine Avenue , Chicago police @ @ @ @ @ dead at the scene .
The Cook County medical examiner ’ s office has not @ @ @ @ @ Saturday morning , six people were shot , two of them fatally , just four @ @ @ @ @ block of North Pine Avenue .
Read more on crime , and track the city @ @ @ @

A woman was shot to death Saturday in Austin on the West Side.
The 33-year-old was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head about 11:05 p.m. in the 500 block of North Pine Avenue, Chicago police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified her as Danielle Pearson, of Austin.
An autopsy conducted Sunday ruled her death a homicide, the medical examiner’s office said.
Early Saturday morning, six people were shot, two of them fatally, just four blocks away in the 100 block of North Pine Avenue.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-12--Cubs’ biggest addition to bullpen might be Craig Kimbrel

MILWAUKEE — When right-hander Craig Kimbrel has been bad this season , he has been really bad .
But Kimbrel has come on strong recently and has continued to get better as the season has progressed .
The Cubs ’ “ closer ” has pitched a scoreless inning in nine of his last 10 appearances dating to Aug. 14 .
Kimbrel has 21 strikeouts in that span to go along with seven walks .
The veteran right-hander earned his second save of the season in the Cubs ’ 4-2 comeback win over the Brewers on Saturday , throwing another scoreless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to adjust while Kimbrel worked to find his form , and after a rocky start , it has turned into a more cohesive unit .
Kimbrel ’ s resurgence might provide the Cubs with a weapon they didn ’ t know they ’ d have as the regular season comes to a close .
‘ ‘ It ’ s huge , ” right-hander Jeremy Jeffress said .
“ Craig is somebody I ’ ve idolized from back in his days in Boston , San Diego and Atlanta .
To see him get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We ’ re throwing partners , so every day we ’ re critiquing each other .
We ’ re making sure our mechanics are right to get back to where we need to be.
” Infielder Nico Hoerner is doing his best to stay in the lineup down the stretch , and the super-utility man , who started at third base Saturday , went 1-for-2 against the Brewers .
He has a hit in seven of his last nine games and is hitting .333 in that span .
“ I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ’ ’ manager David Ross said before the game .
‘ ‘ It really goes to him , the work he puts in in different positions .
You talk to him about playing another spot , and when I put him in center field , I get a text back that says , ‘ Sweet , ’ with an exclamation point , or , you know , I ’ m moving him three hours before the game , moving him from second to third .
He ’ s like , ‘ Awesome.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pause in his excitement to play any position , and I swear if I told him to get the catcher ’ s gear on , he would be like , ‘ Great , let me go block some balls.
’ That ’ s the kind of player he is .
[ That ’ s ] the kind of person he is , and talk about a refreshing attitude that he brings every day.
” Outfielder Cameron Maybin missed the game with gastrointestinal issues .
Maybin was in the original lineup but was scratched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replaced by Ildemaro Vargas .
“ Seems to be a stomach bug , ’ ’ Ross said .
‘ ‘ It just kept him up last night .
Came to my office , and he didn ’ t look like he had a lot to give .
When you ’ re feeling bad all night and the stomach ’ s not good , I just don ’ t want to put him out there .
”

MILWAUKEE — When right-hander Craig Kimbrel has been bad this season, he has been really bad. But Kimbrel has come on strong recently and has continued to get better as the season has progressed.
The Cubs’ “closer” has pitched a scoreless inning in nine of his last 10 appearances dating to Aug. 14. Kimbrel has 21 strikeouts in that span to go along with seven walks.
The veteran right-hander earned his second save of the season in the Cubs’ 4-2 comeback win over the Brewers on Saturday, throwing another scoreless inning with a strikeout.
The bullpen had to adjust while Kimbrel worked to find his form, and after a rocky start, it has turned into a more cohesive unit.
Kimbrel’s resurgence might provide the Cubs with a weapon they didn’t know they’d have as the regular season comes to a close.
‘‘It’s huge,” right-hander Jeremy Jeffress said. “Craig is somebody I’ve idolized from back in his days in Boston, San Diego and Atlanta. To see him get back to that is fun to watch. We’re throwing partners, so every day we’re critiquing each other. We’re making sure our mechanics are right to get back to where we need to be.”
Hoerner stays hot
Infielder Nico Hoerner is doing his best to stay in the lineup down the stretch, and the super-utility man, who started at third base Saturday, went 1-for-2 against the Brewers. He has a hit in seven of his last nine games and is hitting .333 in that span.
“I’ve got a lot of trust in Nico,’’ manager David Ross said before the game. ‘‘It really goes to him, the work he puts in in different positions. You talk to him about playing another spot, and when I put him in center field, I get a text back that says, ‘Sweet,’ with an exclamation point, or, you know, I’m moving him three hours before the game, moving him from second to third. He’s like, ‘Awesome.’
“There’s literally no pause in his excitement to play any position, and I swear if I told him to get the catcher’s gear on, he would be like, ‘Great, let me go block some balls.’ That’s the kind of player he is. [That’s] the kind of person he is, and talk about a refreshing attitude that he brings every day.”
Maybin out with stomach issues
Outfielder Cameron Maybin missed the game with gastrointestinal issues. Maybin was in the original lineup but was scratched two hours before first pitch and was replaced by Ildemaro Vargas.
“Seems to be a stomach bug,’’ Ross said. ‘‘It just kept him up last night. Came to my office, and he didn’t look like he had a lot to give. When you’re feeling bad all night and the stomach’s not good, I just don’t want to put him out there.”


chicagosun-times--2020-09-12--Horoscope for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020

Horoscope for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 6:30 to 11 a.m. Chicago time .
After that the moon moves from Cancer into Leo .
Today you want to play !
Seek out sports events , fun activities with kids , social diversions and romantic tete-a-tete ’ s .
The bottom line is you want to do something that pleases you and makes you happy .
And why not ?
Life is short — and fat .
You ’ ve been interested in making something to do with your home more attractive .
Many of you are entertaining more at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , today you might want to cocoon at home among familiar surroundings and relax .
“ Chocolate , anyone ?
” You are the wordsmith of the zodiac .
Seek out people you want to talk to today because you want to share your ideas .
You feel energized when someone listens to you !
You value your possessions .
They mean a lot to you , which is one of the reasons you have trouble letting go of anything .
Today you will enjoy taking care of something that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repairing it or finding a home for it .
Today and tomorrow the moon is in your sign , which will slightly improve your good luck .
Why not test it and ask the universe for a favor ?
This moon will make you more nurturing and protective of others , and will heighten your feelings and emotions throughout the day .
You don ’ t mind taking a backseat to others because you feel the need to get away from all this .
You want some privacy .
( Preferably with good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need time to contemplate your navel and think about the direction of life — society — the world — the whole shebang .
You are happy to be low-key right now ; nevertheless , you want a heart-to-heart conversation with a female friend that is uplifting .
Lately , you have been enjoying the arts more than ever , which is not surprising because your sign is ruled by Venus .
( All things beautiful . )
You make an excellent impression on others , which is why you might be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things that you want them to do for you .
However , many of you will use your influence , especially influence with others to get something done , on behalf of someone who needs a favor ?
You always wonder what ’ s coming around the next corner .
Hopefully , something better !
This is because optimism and physical activity are survival issues for you .
You love the outdoors .
You love animals .
You love life !
Live it up today .
Financial concerns , especially something that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind .
This is why you might focus on inheritances , shared property , insurance disputes or the wealth and assets of your partner , or someone else .
( “ Spare change ?
” ) When the moon is opposite your sign as it is today and tomorrow , it means you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others .
You have to be accommodating , easy-going and supportive .
Well , you would probably do this anyway ?
Easy peasy .
Something to do with your health will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might also be more interested than usual in a pet or doing something related to a pet .
It will please you to make an effort to get slightly better organized .
Then you can justify taking some time off !
If Your Birthday Is Today Fashion designer Stella McCartney ( 1971 ) shares your birthday .
You are reserved , sensitive and artistic .
You rarely seek the limelight .
Looking good !
This year is your time of harvest , which means you are starting to reap the benefits of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decade .
You deserve this time of success !
As a result , you might enjoy increased influence and leadership in all your relationships .

Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 6:30 to 11 a.m. Chicago time. After that the moon moves from Cancer into Leo.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today you want to play! Seek out sports events, fun activities with kids, social diversions and romantic tete-a-tete’s. The bottom line is you want to do something that pleases you and makes you happy. And why not? Life is short — and fat.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You’ve been interested in making something to do with your home more attractive. Many of you are entertaining more at home as well — family or your bubble. However, today you might want to cocoon at home among familiar surroundings and relax. “Chocolate, anyone?”
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You are the wordsmith of the zodiac. Seek out people you want to talk to today because you want to share your ideas. You feel energized when someone listens to you!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You value your possessions. They mean a lot to you, which is one of the reasons you have trouble letting go of anything. Today you will enjoy taking care of something that you own — cleaning and polishing it, repairing it or finding a home for it.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today and tomorrow the moon is in your sign, which will slightly improve your good luck. Why not test it and ask the universe for a favor? This moon will make you more nurturing and protective of others, and will heighten your feelings and emotions throughout the day.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You don’t mind taking a backseat to others because you feel the need to get away from all this. You want some privacy. (Preferably with good food and drink.) Sometimes you need time to contemplate your navel and think about the direction of life — society — the world — the whole shebang.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You are happy to be low-key right now; nevertheless, you want a heart-to-heart conversation with a female friend that is uplifting. Lately, you have been enjoying the arts more than ever, which is not surprising because your sign is ruled by Venus. (All things beautiful.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You make an excellent impression on others, which is why you might be able to open doors or get people to do things that you want them to do for you. However, many of you will use your influence, especially influence with others to get something done, on behalf of someone who needs a favor?
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You always wonder what’s coming around the next corner. Hopefully, something better! This is because optimism and physical activity are survival issues for you. You love the outdoors. You love animals. You love life! Live it up today.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Financial concerns, especially something that could secure, your future are on your mind. This is why you might focus on inheritances, shared property, insurance disputes or the wealth and assets of your partner, or someone else. (“Spare change?”)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
When the moon is opposite your sign as it is today and tomorrow, it means you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. You have to be accommodating, easy-going and supportive. Well, you would probably do this anyway? Easy peasy.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Something to do with your health will be a focus for you. You might also be more interested than usual in a pet or doing something related to a pet. It will please you to make an effort to get slightly better organized. Then you can justify taking some time off!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Fashion designer Stella McCartney (1971) shares your birthday. You are reserved, sensitive and artistic. You rarely seek the limelight. Looking good! This year is your time of harvest, which means you are starting to reap the benefits of the efforts you have made in the last decade. You deserve this time of success! As a result, you might enjoy increased influence and leadership in all your relationships.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-12--Jason Heyward’s three-run blast in ninth inning rallies Cubs past Brewers

MILWAUKEE — One swing .
That ’ s what the Cubs needed after Josh Hader and the Brewers had them on the ropes and on the verge of dropping their third straight game in which they ’ ve gotten a quality start .
The Cubs looked bad offensively for 8⅓ innings Saturday , a night after Brandon Woodruff held them to two hits .
Starter Kyle Hendricks did everything he could to keep the Cubs in the game .
He went 7⅔ innings and allowed only two runs to give the Cubs a chance .
And against Hader , sometimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for .
“ That was just huge for us as a group , ’ ’ Hendricks said .
‘ ‘ That was just unbelievable.
’ ’ The Cubs ’ ninth-inning rally began with a one-out , opposite-field single by shortstop Javy Baez .
Pinch hitter Anthony Rizzo followed with a single off Hader , bringing the go-ahead run to the plate in the form of right fielder Jason Heyward .
Heyward ’ s at-bat seemed to be trending in the wrong direction .
And after a first-pitch ball , a slider for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heyward was in a position no hitter wants to be in against one of the game ’ s best closers — a two-strike count .
But when the Cubs have needed a big at-bat , Heyward has come through .
He delivered the team ’ s biggest hit of the season , crushing a three-run blast to right field that helped lift the Cubs to a 4-2 victory over Milwaukee .
“ I just didn ’ t come off the fastball , but I knew he had the slider , as well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like it was a good opportunity to go to it , and I just wanted to try to get a pitch up enough .
And that one kinda found me .
“ He made a really good pitch right there .
Changing my eye level .
Started me off with a slider , then got me to swing through a fastball .
Honestly , it was just nice to get rewarded , taking a nice , short swing.
” Heyward ’ s home run was the first one Hader had allowed this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has given up in his career .
“ That ball came off his bat loud , ” manager David Ross said .
The Cubs weren ’ t done yet .
Still high off the excitement of Heyward ’ s swing that seemed to lift the lid off a tough three days of offense , infielder Ildemaro Vargas crushed a solo shot to give the Cubs some insurance in the ninth .
“ I had a couple of at-bats and had already seen Josh Hader when I was in Minnesota , ” Vargas said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pass this time and focused on the heater.
” That ninth inning would be handed over to none other than Craig Kimbrel , who came into the outing having thrown a scoreless inning in nine of his last 10 appearances .
Interim closer Jeremy Jeffress was down on Saturday , according to Ross , which led to Kimbrel getting the closing duties .
Things got off to a rocky start as Kimbrel allowed back-to-back singles to lead off the inning , but he found a way to bounce back by getting a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
Kimbrel would close things out , getting some soft contact to third base to finish the game and put a cap on the Cubs ’ big victory .
Heyward ’ s homer also served as a nice birthday gift to an old friend .
He said Braves superstar Freddie Freeman told him he would hit a homer for his birthday , and he delivered on Aug. 9 .
Saturday was Freeman ’ s birthday , and , while he didn ’ t tell Freeman , he was happy that he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the unspoken agreement .
“ I 100 % know he texted me , ” Heyward said with a smile .
“ I ’ m definitely going to text him and let him know , ‘ There you go .
Happy 31st birthday .
Returned the favor .
’ ’ ’

MILWAUKEE — One swing. That’s what the Cubs needed after Josh Hader and the Brewers had them on the ropes and on the verge of dropping their third straight game in which they’ve gotten a quality start.
The Cubs looked bad offensively for 8⅓ innings Saturday, a night after Brandon Woodruff held them to two hits.
Starter Kyle Hendricks did everything he could to keep the Cubs in the game. He went 7⅔ innings and allowed only two runs to give the Cubs a chance.
And against Hader, sometimes that’s all you can ask for.
“That was just huge for us as a group,’’ Hendricks said. ‘‘That was just unbelievable.’’
The Cubs’ ninth-inning rally began with a one-out, opposite-field single by shortstop Javy Baez. Pinch hitter Anthony Rizzo followed with a single off Hader, bringing the go-ahead run to the plate in the form of right fielder Jason Heyward.
Heyward’s at-bat seemed to be trending in the wrong direction. And after a first-pitch ball, a slider for a strike and a 95 mph fastball, Heyward was in a position no hitter wants to be in against one of the game’s best closers — a two-strike count.
But when the Cubs have needed a big at-bat, Heyward has come through. He delivered the team’s biggest hit of the season, crushing a three-run blast to right field that helped lift the Cubs to a 4-2 victory over Milwaukee.
“I just didn’t come off the fastball, but I knew he had the slider, as well,” Heyward said. “I felt like it was a good opportunity to go to it, and I just wanted to try to get a pitch up enough. And that one kinda found me.
“He made a really good pitch right there. Changing my eye level. Started me off with a slider, then got me to swing through a fastball. Honestly, it was just nice to get rewarded, taking a nice, short swing.”
Heyward’s home run was the first one Hader had allowed this season and only the second two-strike homer he has given up in his career.
“That ball came off his bat loud,” manager David Ross said.
The Cubs weren’t done yet. Still high off the excitement of Heyward’s swing that seemed to lift the lid off a tough three days of offense, infielder Ildemaro Vargas crushed a solo shot to give the Cubs some insurance in the ninth.
“I had a couple of at-bats and had already seen Josh Hader when I was in Minnesota,” Vargas said. ‘‘I let the balls pass this time and focused on the heater.”
That ninth inning would be handed over to none other than Craig Kimbrel, who came into the outing having thrown a scoreless inning in nine of his last 10 appearances.
Interim closer Jeremy Jeffress was down on Saturday, according to Ross, which led to Kimbrel getting the closing duties.
Things got off to a rocky start as Kimbrel allowed back-to-back singles to lead off the inning, but he found a way to bounce back by getting a big strikeout against Dan Vogelbach for the first out.
Kimbrel would close things out, getting some soft contact to third base to finish the game and put a cap on the Cubs’ big victory.
Heyward’s homer also served as a nice birthday gift to an old friend. He said Braves superstar Freddie Freeman told him he would hit a homer for his birthday, and he delivered on Aug. 9.
Saturday was Freeman’s birthday, and, while he didn’t tell Freeman, he was happy that he was able to hold up his end of the unspoken agreement.
“I 100% know he texted me,” Heyward said with a smile. “I’m definitely going to text him and let him know, ‘There you go. Happy 31st birthday. Returned the favor.’ ’’


chicagosun-times--2020-09-12--Woman killed, 4 injured in 6-vehicle crash on I-294

A woman died in a crash Saturday on Interstate 294 in southwest suburban Willow Springs .
The crash started about @ @ @ @ @ Impala sideswiped a Volkswagen Jetta while driving at a high rate of speed in the @ @ @ @ @ in Willow Springs , Illinois State Police said .
The Impala veered back towards the @ @ @ @ @ wall into the northbound lanes , where it struck a Ford F-150 and a Hyundai @ @ @ @ @ a Honda CRV , which was subsequently hit by a box truck , police said @ @ @ @ @ riding in the Honda died at a local hospital , police said .
The 62-year-old @ @ @ @ @ taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries .
The Impala ’ s driver , a @ @ @ @ @ was hospitalized with serious injuries , police said .
The driver of the box truck @ @ @ @ @ and a passenger in the Volkswagen , a 69-year-old man , suffered minor injuries .
@ @ @ @ @ closed in both directions for over four hours , police said .

A woman died in a crash Saturday on Interstate 294 in southwest suburban Willow Springs.
The crash started about 12:10 p.m. after a Chevrolet Impala sideswiped a Volkswagen Jetta while driving at a high rate of speed in the left lane of southbound I-294 in Willow Springs, Illinois State Police said.
The Impala veered back towards the median and traveled over the wall into the northbound lanes, where it struck a Ford F-150 and a Hyundai Elantra before slamming head-on into a Honda CRV, which was subsequently hit by a box truck, police said.
A 64-year-old Bloomingdale woman riding in the Honda died at a local hospital, police said. The 62-year-old man driving the Honda was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Impala’s driver, a 29-year-old Palos Heights man, was hospitalized with serious injuries, police said. The driver of the box truck, a 43-year-old man, and a passenger in the Volkswagen, a 69-year-old man, suffered minor injuries.
All lanes on I-294 were closed in both directions for over four hours, police said.
Charges are pending further investigation.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-13--TikTok picks Oracle over Microsoft in Trump-forced sales bid

The owner of TikTok has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as its preferred suitor to buy the popular video-sharing app , according to a source familiar with the deal .
Microsoft announced Sunday that its bid to buy TikTok has been rejected , removing a leading suitor for the Chinese-owned app a week before President Donald Trump promises to follow through with a plan to ban it in the U.S. Microsoft said in a Sunday statement that TikTok ’ s parent company , Bytedance , “ let us know today they would not be selling TikTok ’ s US operations to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ban TikTok by mid-September and ordered ByteDance to sell its U.S. business , claiming national-security risks due to its Chinese ownership .
The government worries about user data being funneled to Chinese authorities .
TikTok denies it is a national-security risk and is suing to stop the administration from the threatened ban .
Walmart had planned to partner with Microsoft on the deal .
It ’ s not clear if Walmart is still interested .
Oracle has declined to comment .
Microsoft said Sunday it was “ confident our proposal would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while protecting national security interests.
” The company said it “ would have made significant changes to ensure the service met the highest standards for security , privacy , online safety , and combating disinformation .
”

The owner of TikTok has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as its preferred suitor to buy the popular video-sharing app, according to a source familiar with the deal.
Microsoft announced Sunday that its bid to buy TikTok has been rejected, removing a leading suitor for the Chinese-owned app a week before President Donald Trump promises to follow through with a plan to ban it in the U.S.
Microsoft said in a Sunday statement that TikTok’s parent company, Bytedance, “let us know today they would not be selling TikTok’s US operations to Microsoft.”
The Trump administration has threatened to ban TikTok by mid-September and ordered ByteDance to sell its U.S. business, claiming national-security risks due to its Chinese ownership. The government worries about user data being funneled to Chinese authorities. TikTok denies it is a national-security risk and is suing to stop the administration from the threatened ban.
Walmart had planned to partner with Microsoft on the deal. It’s not clear if Walmart is still interested. Oracle has declined to comment.
TikTok also declined comment Sunday.
Microsoft said Sunday it was “confident our proposal would have been good for TikTok’s users, while protecting national security interests.” The company said it “would have made significant changes to ensure the service met the highest standards for security, privacy, online safety, and combating disinformation.”


chicagosun-times--2020-09-13--Big Ten football in 2020? Those who want it must remember what they’re wishing for

It seems the Big Ten will take a run at fall football after all .
As the Bears ’ Mitch Trubisky rode a Week 1 rollercoaster , the Cubs ’ Alec Mills threw a no-hitter and the rest of the sports world churned Sunday — boy , what a day — college football quietly waited for confirmation on this vital front .
By evening it hadn ’ t come , but , hey , Monday works just fine , too .
This Big Ten thing is going to happen , folks .
A lot of people would say it must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we hammer the league for originally choosing , way back on Aug. 11 , to postpone fall sports , including football , due to the coronavirus pandemic , when a little more patience and a little more planning might ’ ve revealed the same pathway to a season that the SEC , ACC and Big 12 saw ?
Do we throw the league a parade for working with university presidents and chancellors to reverse course , as reportedly happened throughout the weekend , during meetings with its medical subcommittee and Return to Competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into panic mode about whether or not the Big Ten — which might start playing games five or more weeks after the ACC and Big 12 , and three or more weeks after the SEC — can squeeze in a regular season in time to get one of its teams into the College Football Playoff ?
We could do any or all of those things .
But we ’ d also be wise to try to remember that the health and safety of all our young people — even the unpaid mercenaries whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is paramount and precious .
And that we still have no idea how things are going to play out in the college game in 2020 and beyond .
Congrats to Ohio State , Nebraska and Iowa , the three schools that were voted down by an 11-3 count last month .
They wanted football .
Wanted it so bad , players would organize with petitions and a lawsuit against the league , and parents would protest outside the Big Ten office in Rosemont .
Congrats to all who ’ ve wanted the league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with goals and dreams .
But there ’ s a reason Ohio State already has canceled spring break for all its students .
It can ’ t be overlooked that Illinois has had serious outbreaks of COVID-19 among students despite being one of the innovative leaders among large schools nationally in testing and contact tracing .
It ’ s no small deal that schools around the Big Ten keep pulling the reins on in-person classes and social gatherings .
We still don ’ t know whether or not schools will be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing becomes the norm — to prevent outbreaks from besieging their rosters .
We do know schools don ’ t have the same budgets and manpower as , say , NFL or MLB organizations .
We do know the only thing college kids like better than a crowd of their peers is a bigger crowd of their peers .
And we do know it only takes one — one college football player on one high-profile team to get really , dangerously sick — to make the entire picture look different .
Won ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Indiana freshman who tested positive in July and soon was in an emergency room with serious breathing problems ?
Will there be a case more dire than that ?
The playoff selection committee is scheduled to begin its weekly rankings Nov. 17 .
Selection day is slated for Dec. 20 .
ACC teams , including Notre Dame , have 11 games on their calendars .
Big 12 and SEC teams have 10 each .
If the Big Ten gets rolling on the third or fourth Saturday of October , maybe its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to knock the heck out of one another .
But it ’ s all a bunch of “ ifs , ” isn ’ t it ?
In baseball , outbreaks hit the Marlins and Cardinals .
In college football , rosters are much bigger , there are far more teams and there are far more cracks and crevices where a virus can hide .
Who ’ s going to make it to the finish line ?
Will there even be one ?
Those questions are no more pressing for the Big Ten than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full-bore for fall football in the first place .

It seems the Big Ten will take a run at fall football after all. As the Bears’ Mitch Trubisky rode a Week 1 rollercoaster, the Cubs’ Alec Mills threw a no-hitter and the rest of the sports world churned Sunday — boy, what a day — college football quietly waited for confirmation on this vital front. By evening it hadn’t come, but, hey, Monday works just fine, too.
This Big Ten thing is going to happen, folks. A lot of people would say it must.
So, what now?
Do we hammer the league for originally choosing, way back on Aug. 11, to postpone fall sports, including football, due to the coronavirus pandemic, when a little more patience and a little more planning might’ve revealed the same pathway to a season that the SEC, ACC and Big 12 saw?
Do we throw the league a parade for working with university presidents and chancellors to reverse course, as reportedly happened throughout the weekend, during meetings with its medical subcommittee and Return to Competition Task Force?
Do we go straight into panic mode about whether or not the Big Ten — which might start playing games five or more weeks after the ACC and Big 12, and three or more weeks after the SEC — can squeeze in a regular season in time to get one of its teams into the College Football Playoff?
We could do any or all of those things. But we’d also be wise to try to remember that the health and safety of all our young people — even the unpaid mercenaries whose blood and sweat power athletic departments — is paramount and precious. And that we still have no idea how things are going to play out in the college game in 2020 and beyond.
Congrats to Ohio State, Nebraska and Iowa, the three schools that were voted down by an 11-3 count last month. They wanted football. Wanted it so bad, players would organize with petitions and a lawsuit against the league, and parents would protest outside the Big Ten office in Rosemont. Congrats to all who’ve wanted the league to forge ahead with practices and games, with goals and dreams.
But there’s a reason Ohio State already has canceled spring break for all its students. It can’t be overlooked that Illinois has had serious outbreaks of COVID-19 among students despite being one of the innovative leaders among large schools nationally in testing and contact tracing. It’s no small deal that schools around the Big Ten keep pulling the reins on in-person classes and social gatherings.
We still don’t know whether or not schools will be able — even if rapid, daily COVID-19 testing becomes the norm — to prevent outbreaks from besieging their rosters. We do know schools don’t have the same budgets and manpower as, say, NFL or MLB organizations. We do know the only thing college kids like better than a crowd of their peers is a bigger crowd of their peers.
And we do know it only takes one — one college football player on one high-profile team to get really, dangerously sick — to make the entire picture look different. Won’t there be the next Brady Feeney, the Indiana freshman who tested positive in July and soon was in an emergency room with serious breathing problems? Will there be a case more dire than that?
The playoff selection committee is scheduled to begin its weekly rankings Nov. 17. Selection day is slated for Dec. 20. ACC teams, including Notre Dame, have 11 games on their calendars. Big 12 and SEC teams have 10 each. If the Big Ten gets rolling on the third or fourth Saturday of October, maybe its teams will have eight Saturdays on which to knock the heck out of one another.
But it’s all a bunch of “ifs,” isn’t it? In baseball, outbreaks hit the Marlins and Cardinals. In college football, rosters are much bigger, there are far more teams and there are far more cracks and crevices where a virus can hide.
Who’s going to make it to the finish line? Will there even be one? Those questions are no more pressing for the Big Ten than they are for the leagues that went full-bore for fall football in the first place.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-13--Body pulled from Lake Michigan near Burnham Park

A body was recovered from Lake Michigan Sunday near Burnham Park on the South Side .
Marine Unit officers pulled @ @ @ @ @ about 8:45 a.m. near Oakwood Boulevard , Chicago police said .
The Cook County medical @ @ @ @ @ not identified the body .

A body was recovered from Lake Michigan Sunday near Burnham Park on the South Side.
Marine Unit officers pulled the body from the lake about 8:45 a.m. near Oakwood Boulevard, Chicago police said.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office said the fatality was a 24-year-old woman. An autopsy to determine his cause and manner of death was pending.
Area One detectives are investigating.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-13--Half-forgotten Frank Lloyd Wright house in West Pullman sells after 3 years on market

A historic Far South Side home designed by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright was sold earlier this month for less than $ 200,000 after spending more than three years on the market .
James Glover , a Chicago native , wasn ’ t necessarily looking to buy a house when he stumbled on the iconic West Pullman property while watching TV one Sunday afternoon .
Glover said he was recently forced to sell his Gold Coast condo due to a change in property ownership but had another place to stay for the time being .
The electrician was drawn to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sitting on nearly a half acre of land , the 120-year-old faded yellow home , known as the Foster House and Stable , located at 12147 S. Harvard Ave. , features steep roof peaks — something that wasn ’ t necessarily common in Wright ’ s designs — and has five bedrooms and three bathrooms .
Its immense yard is like a grassy oasis , with two coy ponds and a water fountain , Glover said .
The home , which has a Japanese-influenced style to it , was “ an important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s influential architectural style , ” according to the Chicago Landmarks website .
The home and its stable was originally built in 1900 as a summer home for Stephen Foster , a real estate attorney who worked with developers around the West Pullman neighborhood , the website said .
The stable has since been converted into a three-car garage , Glover said .
In 1996 , the property was declared a Chicago landmark , and it ’ s one of more than 40 Wright-designed buildings that remain in the Chicagoland area today , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Over the last several years , the property lost some of its beauty .
The paint is chipping and the yard is filled with five-foot-tall weeds and matted grass , Glover said .
He described the property as a “ fixer-upper ” and hopes to restore the place to its original beauty .
“ I have a friend , his name is Ward Miller ... he ’ s an executive director of Preservation Chicago , he said that this house is like a Picasso or a Rembrandt [ painting ] , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the house , which is what I intend to do , ” said Glover , 60 .
Glover said he hopes to cash in on some of the funding from the city that ’ s available for preserving landmarks .
He plans to replace the roof with a steel one and wants to repaint the exterior .
In the future , he would also like to remove the carpet .
For now , though , he said he ’ s tirelessly working to get the yard in shape before the cold weather hits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 2017 for $ 239,900 — just $ 100 less than what it was purchased for in 2005 , according to Zillow .
Over the last 3 1⁄2 years , the listing has had at least seven price changes , with the most recent one being $ 145,000 , according to Zillow .
Glover didn ’ t want to disclose the exact amount he paid , but said it was under $ 200,000 .
He plans to live in the home with his 82-year-old mother .
“ It ’ s hard to touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less than about a million , ” said Glover , who noted a Wright-designed home in Phoenix that recently sold for a reported $ 7.25 million .
“ So I feel like we got lucky on this one .
”

A historic Far South Side home designed by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright was sold earlier this month for less than $200,000 after spending more than three years on the market.
James Glover, a Chicago native, wasn’t necessarily looking to buy a house when he stumbled on the iconic West Pullman property while watching TV one Sunday afternoon.
Glover said he was recently forced to sell his Gold Coast condo due to a change in property ownership but had another place to stay for the time being. The electrician was drawn to the large lot and low price point.
Sitting on nearly a half acre of land, the 120-year-old faded yellow home, known as the Foster House and Stable, located at 12147 S. Harvard Ave., features steep roof peaks — something that wasn’t necessarily common in Wright’s designs — and has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Its immense yard is like a grassy oasis, with two koi ponds and a water fountain, Glover said.
The home, which has a Japanese-influenced style to it, was “an important part of the development of Wright’s influential architectural style,” according to the Chicago Landmarks website. The home and its stable was originally built in 1900 as a summer home for Stephen Foster, a real estate attorney who worked with developers around the West Pullman neighborhood, the website said. The stable has since been converted into a three-car garage, Glover said.
In 1996, the property was declared a Chicago landmark, and it’s one of more than 40 Wright-designed buildings that remain in the Chicagoland area today, according to the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust.
Over the last several years, the property lost some of its beauty. The paint is chipping and the yard is filled with 5-foot-tall weeds and matted grass, Glover said.
He described the property as a “fixer-upper” and hopes to restore the place to its original beauty.
“I have a friend, his name is Ward Miller ... he’s an executive director of Preservation Chicago, he said that this house is like a Picasso or a Rembrandt [painting], and you have to be a conservator of the house, which is what I intend to do,” said Glover, 60.
Glover said he hopes to cash in on some of the funding from the city that’s available for preserving landmarks. He plans to replace the roof with a steel one and wants to repaint the exterior. In the future, he would also like to remove the carpet.
For now, though, he said he’s tirelessly working to get the yard in shape before the cold weather hits.
The home was originally listed in April 2017 for $239,900 — just $100 less than what it was purchased for in 2005, according to Zillow. Over the last 3 1⁄2 years, the listing has had at least seven price changes, with the most recent one being $145,000, according to Zillow.
Glover didn’t want to disclose the exact amount he paid, but said it was under $200,000. He plans to live in the home with his 82-year-old mother.
“It’s hard to touch a Frank [Lloyd] Wright for less than about a million,” said Glover, who noted a Wright-designed home in Phoenix that recently sold for a reported $7.25 million. “So I feel like we got lucky on this one.”


chicagosun-times--2020-09-13--Bears’ 27-23 win over generous Lions doesn’t ‘deodorize’ their many stumbles

Good opponents will not let the Bears get away with this .
Any of it .
It was a thrilling afternoon , but hardly encouraging as the Bears beat the Lions 27-23 thanks to a late spark by Mitch Trubisky and a lot of freebies .
Thank goodness for the Bears and their fledgling quarterback they play the Lions twice every season .
With another feast Sunday , Trubisky has a 106.0 career passer rating against them — a spike from his 82.7 versus everyone else .
Similarly , coach Matt Nagy is 5-0 against the Lions and a modest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bears when the future of their coach , general manager and starting quarterback is as shaky as a Jenga tower , and they desperately need to stack victories in the first four games against some of the worst defenses on their schedule .
But Nagy saw this last season , when the Bears were 3-1 after a squeaker in Denver and a haphazard win at Washington .
He knows performances like the one the Bears gave Sunday will produce more defeats than victories .
“ We ’ re not going to let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on offense , defense or special teams that wasn ’ t good , ” Nagy said .
“ We ’ re 1-0 right now .
We appreciate that .
We know we have a lot more to go.
” The Bears won despite Trubisky ’ s 65.1 passer rating through three quarters ( he rallied to 104.2 ) , the offense going 2 for 11 on third downs and the defense going without a sack until Akiem Hicks delivered with five minutes remaining .
That all sounds maddeningly familiar .
There were good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trubisky committed no turnovers ( Charles Leno pounced on his fumble for a 28-yard loss ) , Cordarrelle Patterson finally fit perfectly and Nagy ’ s commitment to the run produced 5.3 yards per carry .
But if the Bears repeat these stumbles like this again , sharper opponents won ’ t give them nearly as much help .
Consider the gifts the Lions handed out , and ask if the Buccaneers , Saints , Vikings and Packers will be so generous : - Outside linebacker Jamie Collins , one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself out of the game early in the second quarter when he demonstrated how he hit someone by head-butting an official .
That ’ s not from The Onion .
It really happened , and he was ejected .
- Rather than sack Trubisky late in the first half , Lions cornerback Desmond Trufant grabbed his facemask to add 12 yards onto a 19-yard scramble .
- When Trubisky sailed one over Allen Robinson across the middle early in the second and gently into cornerback Justin Coleman ’ s hands , he bobbled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Stafford , ever the risk taker even with a lead in the final minutes , zipped one over the middle into double coverage that Jaylon Johnson tipped for Kyle Fuller to intercept and set up the Bears ’ go-ahead score .
And the Lions saved their best gift for last .
From 16 yards out , Lions running back D ’ Andre Swift got a step on Danny Trevathan and Buster Skrine and for a moment the Bears were beaten as he got all 10 fingers on the game-winning touchdown pass .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ grip and it fell harmlessly to the turf with six seconds left .
“ What a break , ” Nagy said .
“ For a second you could feel the whole sideline for Detroit just start jumping up and down , going crazy .
And then they started like grabbing their heads because they saw him drop it .
And we started cheering .
“ That ’ s just— That ’ s the breaks ... We just feel very lucky and fortunate that we were able to get out of there.
” That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : He ’ s irrepressibly optimistic , but simultaneously realistic .
He knows he ’ ll always be “ luckier ” against the Lions than heavyweights the Bears will encounter later .
This win didn ’ t fool him into thinking everything ’ s on track .
And no one else should fall for it , either .

Good opponents will not let the Bears get away with this.
Any of it.
It was a thrilling afternoon but hardly encouraging as the Bears beat the Lions 27-23 thanks to a late spark by Mitch Trubisky and a lot of freebies. Thank goodness — for the Bears and their fledgling quarterback — they play the Lions twice every season.
With another feast Sunday, Trubisky has a 106.0 career passer rating against Detroit — a spike from his 82.7 against everyone else. Similarly, coach Matt Nagy is 5-0 against the Lions and a modest 16-12 otherwise.
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Every win matters for the Bears when the future of their coach, general manager and starting quarterback is as shaky as a Jenga tower, and they desperately need to stack victories in the first four games against some of the worst defenses on their schedule.
But Nagy saw this last season, when the Bears were 3-1 after a squeaker in Denver and a haphazard win at Washington. He knows performances like the one the Bears gave Sunday will produce more defeats than victories.
“We’re not going to let this win deodorize any of the stuff on offense, defense or special teams that wasn’t good,” Nagy said. “We’re 1-0 right now. We appreciate that. We know we have a lot more to go.”
The Bears won despite Trubisky’s 65.1 passer rating through three quarters (he rallied to 104.2), the offense going 2-for-11 on third down and the defense going without a sack until Akiem Hicks delivered with five minutes left. That all sounds maddeningly familiar.
There were good parts, too, to be fair. Trubisky had no turnovers (Charles Leno pounced on his fumble for a 28-yard loss), Cordarrelle Patterson finally fit perfectly and Nagy’s commitment to the run produced 5.3 yards per carry.
But sharper opponents won’t give them nearly as much help. Consider the gifts the Lions handed out, and ask if the Buccaneers, Saints, Vikings and Packers will be so generous:
† Outside linebacker Jamie Collins, one of the Lions’ most important players, took himself out of the game early in the second quarter when he demonstrated how he hit someone by headbutting an official. That’s not from the Onion. It really happened, and he was ejected.
† Rather than sack Trubisky late in the first half, Lions cornerback Desmond Trufant grabbed his face mask to add 12 yards to a 19-yard scramble.
† When Trubisky overthrew a pass that deflected off Allen Robinson’s hand early in the second quarter and it gently landed in cornerback Justin Coleman’s hands, Coleman bobbled it away for an incompletion.
† Matt Stafford, ever the risk-taker even with a lead in the final minutes, zipped one over the middle into double coverage that Jaylon Johnson tipped for Kyle Fuller to intercept. It set up the Bears’ go-ahead score.
And the Lions saved their best gift for last.
From 16 yards out, running back D’Andre Swift got a step on Danny Trevathan and Buster Skrine, and for a moment the Bears were beaten as he got all 10 fingers on the game-winning touchdown pass. Stunningly, though, Swift lost his grip, and the ball fell harmlessly to the turf with six seconds left.
“What a break,” Nagy said. “For a second, you could feel the whole sideline for Detroit just start jumping up and down, going crazy. And then they started, like, grabbing their heads because they saw him drop it. And we started cheering.
“That’s the breaks. We just feel very lucky and fortunate that we were able to get out of there.”
That’s a fascinating aspect of Nagy: He’s irrepressibly optimistic but simultaneously realistic. He knows he’ll always be “luckier” against the Lions than the heavyweights the Bears will encounter later.
This victory didn’t fool him into thinking everything’s on track. And no one else should fall for it, either.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-13--1 killed, 3 wounded in Englewood shooting: police

Four people were shot , one of them fatally , Sunday afternoon in Englewood on the South Side .
Just @ @ @ @ @ group was on a porch in the 6100 block of South Throop Street when two @ @ @ @ @ passing vehicle and opened fire , Chicago police said .
A 35-year-old man was struck @ @ @ @ @ to Stroger Hospital , where he died , police said .
The Cook County medical @ @ @ @ @ not identified him .
A 17-year-old boy was shot in the hip and taken to @ @ @ @ @ Center , while a 60-year-old man who was grazed in the back went to Holy @ @ @ @ @ .
A woman , 26 , went to St. Bernard Hospital with a gunshot wound @ @ @ @ @ three of the wounded were in good condition , police said .
No one is @ @ @ @ @ detectives investigate .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides @

Four people were shot, one of them fatally, Sunday afternoon in Englewood on the South Side.
Just before 4 p.m., the group was on a porch in the 6100 block of South Throop Street when two people got out of a passing vehicle and opened fire, Chicago police said.
A 36-year-old man was struck in the head and taken to Stroger Hospital, where he died, police said.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified him as Jerome Hawkins of Englewood. An autopsy ruled his death a homicide.
A 17-year-old boy was shot in the hip and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, while a 60-year-old man who was grazed in the back went to Holy Cross Hospital, police said. A woman, 26, went to St. Bernard Hospital with a gunshot wound to her hand.
All three of the wounded were in good condition, police said.
No one is in custody as Area One detectives investigate.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-13--Bears TE Jimmy Graham: ‘I guarantee’ I’ll make more plays

DETROIT — By the time Jimmy Graham caught a two-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter Sunday , he ’ d been targeted four times without a reception .
He finished with three catches for 25 yards .
“ After getting that first catch , getting my hands on the ball , I was ready and locked in , ” Graham said after the Bears ’ 27-23 win at Ford Field .
“ I hold myself to a high standard and early in that first half , I ’ ve got ta make those plays .
And I will moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bears coach Matt Nagy blamed a lack of rhythm on the fact that quarterback Mitch Trubisky and Graham had never played together .
“ We ’ re only going to get better , production-wise , in the passing game with those guys … ” Nagy said .
“ Jimmy was the first one that came up to me and was like , ‘ Hey , Coach , I promise you we ’ re going to get this thing going.
’ And that ’ s all you need to hear .
I got all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guys .
I love that room .
”

DETROIT — By the time Jimmy Graham caught a two-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter Sunday, he’d been targeted four times without a reception.
He finished with three catches for 25 yards.
“After getting that first catch, getting my hands on the ball, I was ready and locked in,” Graham said after the Bears’ 27-23 win at Ford Field. “I hold myself to a high standard and early in that first half, I’ve gotta make those plays. And I will moving forward, I will guarantee that.”
Bears coach Matt Nagy blamed a lack of rhythm on the fact that quarterback Mitch Trubisky and Graham had never played together.
“We’re only going to get better, production-wise, in the passing game with those guys …” Nagy said. “Jimmy was the first one that came up to me and was like, ‘Hey, Coach, I promise you we’re going to get this thing going.’ And that’s all you need to hear. I got all the trust in the world in those guys. I love that room.”


chicagosun-times--2020-09-13--Bears recycle Thanksgiving play for Anthony Miller TD

DETROIT — If Mitch Trubisky ’ s game-winning touchdown pass to Anthony Miller looked familiar , it was .
Sunday , Miller ran a go route out of the right slot , catching a 27-yard touchdown and toppling over the front right pylon to give the Bears their first lead with 1:55 to play .
On Thanksgiving last year , Miller ran the same route — down the same sideline toward the same end zone — out of the right slot .
The result : a 32-yard catch on third-and-5 with about three minutes to play .
It gave the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They ’ d eventually score — completing their rally .
“ We just dressed it up a little differently with formation and all that , ” quarterback Mitch Trubisky said .
“ It was the same end zone and the same side of the field , so it was kinda weird that that happened .
I just trusted him .
He kept telling me all game : ‘ Trust me , trust me , stick with me.
’ And I did .
“ I just looked off the safety , put it in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play , and he made a phenomenal catch.
” Miller wanted to attack Tony McRae , the third-string cornerback who was playing because No .
3 overall pick Jeff Okudah sat out with an injury .
“ I knew from when the play started that we had a great chance of making a big play , ” said Miller , who had four catches for 76 yards .

DETROIT — If Mitch Trubisky’s game-winning touchdown pass to Anthony Miller looked familiar, it was.
Sunday, Miller ran a go route out of the right slot, catching a 27-yard touchdown and toppling over the front right pylon to give the Bears their first lead with 1:55 to play.
On Thanksgiving last year, Miller ran the same route — down the same sideline toward the same end zone — out of the right slot. The result: a 32-yard catch on third-and-5 with about three minutes to play. It gave the Bears the ball on the 2. They’d eventually score — completing their rally.
“We just dressed it up a little differently with formation and all that,” quarterback Mitch Trubisky said. “It was the same end zone and the same side of the field, so it was kinda weird that that happened. I just trusted him. He kept telling me all game: ‘Trust me, trust me, stick with me.’ And I did.
“I just looked off the safety, put it in a place where he could make the play, and he made a phenomenal catch.”
Miller wanted to attack Tony McRae, the third-string cornerback who was playing because No. 3 overall pick Jeff Okudah sat out with an injury.
“I knew from when the play started that we had a great chance of making a big play,” said Miller, who had four catches for 76 yards.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-14--Dear Abby: Endangering and yelling at essential retail workers won’t help

DEAR ABBY : I ’ m considered an essential employee during this pandemic .
I am writing on behalf of myself and all retail workers .
First let me say that it is my pleasure to serve on the front line .
We are all a little apprehensive , but we feel we are called to help .
Our problem : A lot of shoppers coming into our stores are extremely rude to us .
They are angry when they encounter longer lines and waiting times .
One customer actually spit on a plexiglass shield we put up to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children and babies in with them to shop .
We have been cursed at and yelled at for reasons beyond our control .
Please let the public know we are trying our best to serve them even though a lot of us are afraid for our health and the health of our families .
My daughter is a nurse , and she has experienced some of the same things .
— IN THIS TOGETHER DEAR IN THIS : Your letter carries an important message .
There is no excuse for the abuse you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extended isolation have brought out the worst in some of us .
I don ’ t offer this in an attempt to excuse unacceptable behavior , but the customers you describe appear to be so upset and on edge that they can no longer control their emotions .
Yes — some of them are also entitled , impatient and arrogant .
Personally , I think that when a customer acts out , the store manager should step in and remove that person from the premises .
Some stores have increased their security staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managers did this , customers would be put on notice that bad behavior won ’ t be tolerated .
P.S .
As to mothers with babies and small children who are unable to arrange for child care while they shop , try to cut them some slack because they may be doing it because they have no other choice .
DEAR ABBY : My situation concerns my significant other ’ s 18-year-old daughter .
I have been dating ( now living with ) “ Frank ” for two years .
I have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a healthy diet and loving care , I have helped him to lose more than 50 pounds , which got him off insulin that we were paying $ 250 every 10 days for .
I have always been nice to his daughter , “ Franny , ” on the rare occasions I have been around her .
I wasn ’ t in the picture when her parents divorced .
Frank ’ s family , i.e .
sister and son , have accepted me , and his sister tells me often how much she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done for her brother .
Franny , on the other hand , refuses to visit him or even call him “ unless he gets rid of me.
” He loves me , but I worry this is breaking his heart .
He naturally loves his daughter .
The reason she says she hates me is , I ’ m older than he is — actually , quite a bit older .
Should I approach her to talk about it , or should I just leave things as they are ?
— “ OLD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : You are not responsible for Frank ’ s pain or his daughter ’ s attempts at emotional blackmail .
Leave things as they are .
The person to talk some sense into Franny is her father , not you .
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren , also known as Jeanne Phillips , and was founded by her mother , Pauline Phillips .
Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O .
Box 69440 , Los Angeles , CA 90069 .
Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Favorite Recipes ” and “ More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.
” Send your name and mailing address , plus check or money order for $ 16 ( U.S. funds ) , to : Dear Abby , Cookbooklet Set , P.O .
Box 447 , Mount Morris , IL 61054-0447 .
( Shipping and handling are included in the price . )

DEAR ABBY: I’m considered an essential employee during this pandemic. I am writing on behalf of myself and all retail workers.
First let me say that it is my pleasure to serve on the front line. We are all a little apprehensive, but we feel we are called to help.
Our problem: A lot of shoppers coming into our stores are extremely rude to us. They are angry when they encounter longer lines and waiting times. One customer actually spit on a plexiglass shield we put up to protect our cashiers. They also bring small children and babies in with them to shop.
We have been cursed at and yelled at for reasons beyond our control. Please let the public know we are trying our best to serve them even though a lot of us are afraid for our health and the health of our families. My daughter is a nurse, and she has experienced some of the same things. — IN THIS TOGETHER
DEAR IN THIS: Your letter carries an important message. There is no excuse for the abuse you have described. Fear, stress and extended isolation have brought out the worst in some of us.
I don’t offer this in an attempt to excuse unacceptable behavior, but the customers you describe appear to be so upset and on edge that they can no longer control their emotions. Yes — some of them are also entitled, impatient and arrogant. Personally, I think that when a customer acts out, the store manager should step in and remove that person from the premises. Some stores have increased their security staff to deal with this. If enough managers did this, customers would be put on notice that bad behavior won’t be tolerated.
P.S. As to mothers with babies and small children who are unable to arrange for child care while they shop, try to cut them some slack because they may be doing it because they have no other choice.
DEAR ABBY: My situation concerns my significant other’s 18-year-old daughter. I have been dating (now living with) “Frank” for two years. I have been a big help to him. With a healthy diet and loving care, I have helped him to lose more than 50 pounds, which got him off insulin that we were paying $250 every 10 days for.
I have always been nice to his daughter, “Franny,” on the rare occasions I have been around her. I wasn’t in the picture when her parents divorced. Frank’s family, i.e. sister and son, have accepted me, and his sister tells me often how much she loves me and appreciates all I have done for her brother.
Franny, on the other hand, refuses to visit him or even call him “unless he gets rid of me.” He loves me, but I worry this is breaking his heart. He naturally loves his daughter.
The reason she says she hates me is, I’m older than he is — actually, quite a bit older. Should I approach her to talk about it, or should I just leave things as they are? — “OLD” GAL IN THE SOUTH
DEAR GAL: You are not responsible for Frank’s pain or his daughter’s attempts at emotional blackmail. Leave things as they are. The person to talk some sense into Franny is her father, not you.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: “Abby’s Favorite Recipes” and “More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $16 (U.S. funds), to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)


chicagosun-times--2020-09-14--‘The Third Day’ an island getaway where you can’t always get away

Time and again in 2020 , we ’ ve seen movies about folks who embark on a trip to a remote and unique getaway — only to have their lives turned upside down in often violent fashion shortly after their arrival .
From “ Fantasy Island ” to “ Relic ” to “ Four Kids and It , ” from “ You Should Have Left ” to “ The Rental ” to “ Murder in the Woods , ” it keeps on happening — and it happens again , twice , in the HBO limited series “ The Third Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood-spattered horror thriller set on a holiday resort off the Essex coast known as Osea .
( A more fitting name for this place would be “ Nightmare Island.
” ) The six-part series ( I was given access to the first five episodes ) is divided into equal halves .
In the first three segments , Jude Law — who it seems never stops working and never fails to deliver strong , committed work — plays Sam , who rescues a girl named Epona ( Jessie Ross ) from an attempted suicide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mysterious island of Osea , which feels a lot more like “ Midsommar ” than Grand Cayman but is nevertheless a tourist attraction , thanks to its centuries of sacred traditions and its annual festival , featuring music and fireworks and re-enactments of ancient rituals .
In the second half of the series , Naomie Harris delivers her typically fine work as a mother who takes her two daughters to the island on a whim to celebrate her oldest girl ’ s birthday .
Even the mere act of driving to Osea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come .
You have to navigate a narrow causeway winding like a snake through the choppy waters — and when the tide rises , the causeway is swallowed by the sea .
If you ’ re stuck on the island and desperate to leave , well , you ’ re going to have to wait it out until the tide recedes and the causeway reappears .
Fun for the whole family !
By the time Sam has returned Epona home , the causeway has closed , so he accepts an invitation from pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Considine and Emily Watson ) to stay in the guest room upstairs .
Apparently the Martins forgot the room was already booked to Katherine Waterston ’ s Jess , who makes an annual pilgrimage to Osea at festival time to party with villagers and embrace their bizarre rituals , which are filled with religious symbolism and involve prancing about in giant animal heads , and that ’ s just the start of it .
( “ The Third Day ” is big on jarring us with nauseating imagery of exposed entrails and skeletal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) There ’ s an unsettling creepiness about virtually every villager save Epona ; even Sam ’ s new friend , the sunny and lovely Jess , seems to be harboring secrets .
As Sam finds himself drawn to the island in inexplicable ways while finding it increasingly difficult to distinguish reality from hallucinatory fantasy , “ The Third Day ” feels more than a little reminiscent of the original “ Wicker Man ” and Scorsese ’ s “ Shutter Island.
” Cut to Episode 4 , with Sam ’ s story unresolved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , as Naomie Harris ’ Helen arrives on the island with daughters Tallulah ( Charlotte Gairdner-Mihell ) and Ellie ( Nico Parker ) , and finds it in a “ Walking Dead ” state of disrepair , from the abandoned buildings to the disturbing graffiti everywhere to the suspicious behavior of the Martins and virtually every other villager they encounter .
But unlike Sam , Helen isn ’ t here by accident ; she ’ s pursuing an agenda that goes beyond the cover story about celebrating her daughter ’ s birthday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ island until she gets some answers .
The pub-owning Martins aren ’ t the only characters from the first half of the “ Third Day ” who resurface in part two .
When we see Jess , it ’ s immediately obvious she ’ s experienced some major changes in her life since last we left her .
The more we learn of Jess ’ back story , the more ... well , wow .
I ’ ll leave it at that .
Dramatic reveals notwithstanding , the second segment of “ Third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same level of manic , violent , urgent madness as the first , but thanks in large part to Harris ’ riveting work as a fiercely protective mother not to be trifled with , it ’ s just as involving .
Episode 5 ends on a note that promises many of the major mysteries on Osea will be solved in the finale .
Can ’ t wait .

Just stay home.
Time and again in 2020, we’ve seen movies about folks who embark on a trip to a remote and unique getaway — only to have their lives turned upside down in often violent fashion shortly after their arrival. From “Fantasy Island” to “Relic” to “Four Kids and It,” from “You Should Have Left” to “The Rental” to “Murder in the Woods,” it keeps on happening — and it happens again, twice, in the HBO limited series “The Third Day,” a grisly, bone-cracking, blood-spattered horror thriller set on a holiday resort off the Essex coast known as Osea. (A more fitting name for this place would be “Nightmare Island.”)
‘The Third Day’
Untitled A limited series airing from 8 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14 through Oct. 19, on HBO.
The six-part series (I was given access to the first five episodes) is divided into equal halves. In the first three segments, Jude Law — who it seems never stops working and never fails to deliver strong, committed work — plays Sam, who rescues a girl named Epona (Jessie Ross) from an attempted suicide and takes her to her home on the mysterious island of Osea, which feels a lot more like “Midsommar” than Grand Cayman but is nevertheless a tourist attraction, thanks to its centuries of sacred traditions and its annual festival, featuring music and fireworks and re-enactments of ancient rituals. In the second half of the series, Naomie Harris delivers her typically fine work as a mother who takes her two daughters to the island on a whim to celebrate her oldest girl’s birthday.
Even the mere act of driving to Osea is a harbinger of the struggles to come. You have to navigate a narrow causeway winding like a snake through the choppy waters — and when the tide rises, the causeway is swallowed by the sea. If you’re stuck on the island and desperate to leave, well, you’re going to have to wait it out until the tide recedes and the causeway reappears. Fun for the whole family!
By the time Sam has returned Epona home, the causeway has closed, so he accepts an invitation from pub owners Mr. and Mrs. Martin (Paddy Considine and Emily Watson) to stay in the guest room upstairs. Apparently the Martins forgot the room was already booked to Katherine Waterston’s Jess, who makes an annual pilgrimage to Osea at festival time to party with villagers and embrace their bizarre rituals, which are filled with religious symbolism and involve prancing about in giant animal heads, and that’s just the start of it. (“The Third Day” is big on jarring us with nauseating imagery of exposed entrails and skeletal remains and hordes of orange insects.) There’s an unsettling creepiness about virtually every villager save Epona; even Sam’s new friend, the sunny and lovely Jess, seems to be harboring secrets. As Sam finds himself drawn to the island in inexplicable ways while finding it increasingly difficult to distinguish reality from hallucinatory fantasy, “The Third Day” feels more than a little reminiscent of the original “Wicker Man” and Scorsese’s “Shutter Island.”
Helen (Naomie Harris) visits the island with daughters Tallulah (Charlotte Gairdner-Mihell, left) and Ellie (Nico Parker) on later episodes of “The Third Day.” HBO
Cut to Episode 4, with Sam’s story unresolved but set aside, at least for now, as Naomie Harris’ Helen arrives on the island with daughters Tallulah (Charlotte Gairdner-Mihell) and Ellie (Nico Parker), and finds it in a “Walking Dead” state of disrepair, from the abandoned buildings to the disturbing graffiti everywhere to the suspicious behavior of the Martins and virtually every other villager they encounter. But unlike Sam, Helen isn’t here by accident; she’s pursuing an agenda that goes beyond the cover story about celebrating her daughter’s birthday. Helen isn’t leaving this island until she gets some answers.
The pub-owning Martins aren’t the only characters from the first half of the “Third Day” who resurface in part two. When we see Jess, it’s immediately obvious she’s experienced some major changes in her life since last we left her. The more we learn of Jess’ back story, the more ... well, wow. I’ll leave it at that. Dramatic reveals notwithstanding, the second segment of “Third Day” doesn’t have the same level of manic, violent, urgent madness as the first, but thanks in large part to Harris’ riveting work as a fiercely protective mother not to be trifled with, it’s just as involving. Episode 5 ends on a note that promises many of the major mysteries on Osea will be solved in the finale. Can’t wait.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-14--Cold facts point to job growth in food storage

It ’ s a trend that was going on before COVID-19 but got a substantial assist from it : Where we get our food is changing .
There are fewer restaurant visits .
More meals at home mean more trips to the grocery store and greater use of online shopping .
Maybe we ’ re ordering healthy , prepackaged meals to fend off those extra pounds from working at home .
Or maybe we ’ re hooked on the convenience of having our whole grocery list packed up and delivered to our door .
Some of us , rightly or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we need to see the tomatoes before buying them .
It ’ s a change that has set up a flurry of activity in industrial real estate .
There ’ s new pressure to bring perishable products closer to the consumer and to be better prepared for variations in demand .
Today ’ s food sellers and third-party shippers have to know how to get everything , the fast and slow sellers , onto that truck for “ last mile ” deliveries .
The result , real-estate experts say , is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially at sites convenient to the heart of Chicago and other cities .
It also means job growth in food production , always a big part of Chicago ’ s economy .
Many users of cold-storage space , whether it ’ s for refrigeration or freezer space , are expanding here .
Investors have taken note of the activity and are making deals in cold storage because rents are high enough that they can get better returns than from standard warehouses .
“ It ’ s a recession-resistant product , ” said Brian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Karis Cold Storage , a relatively new firm based in Chicago that he said intends to accumulate at least $ 1 billion in such assets nationally over the next five years .
Its first deal here was its $ 7.5 million purchase of a 42,000-square-foot freezer building at 5115 S. Millard Ave. near Midway Airport .
It is leased to Moesle Meat .
“ There are more parties getting into this space , but it can be very difficult if you don ’ t understand the product , ” Niven said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ prior work with Bridge Development Partners , an early player in the field here .
Bridge became the landlord for the old Fulton Market Cold Storage operation when it left its 10-story building west of downtown in 2012 to move to Lyons .
The old building was thawed out and gutted for Google offices .
In August , Bridge signed an expanded lease at another cold storage facility in Northlake .
Imperfect Foods , the seller of what it calls “ ugly ” but edible produce , took an added 45,000 square feet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ square feet .
John Basile , senior vice president at NAI Hiffman , represented Karis in its deal on Millard .
He ’ s been involved in two other cold-storage deals this spring near that building and said the pace of inquiries has picked up since the pandemic started .
In 2019 , Basile represented Amigos Foods when it leased 110,000 square feet at 3540 W. 51st St .
In the Chicago area , the cold-storage market totals 11.4 million square feet and just 2.5 % of it was vacant in the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % for the same period last year , according to data from CoStar Group provided by NAI Hiffman .
Basile said there ’ s a squeeze going on in the market ; not only is the demand for temperature-controlled space rising , but the available space is sometimes declining because older buildings often are considered unsuitable .
Tenants and investors want buildings with the best mechanics and layouts that allow for the greatest efficiency , he said .
“ This presents a development opportunity near the city center , ” Basile said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the population and to the worker base.
” He said sites near the airports are popular , but there ’ s also major interest in property near the Stockyards Industrial Park in New City and the Chicago International Produce Market at 2404 S. Wolcott Ave .
Depending on a facility ’ s exact needs , a large cold-storage operation might have 50 to 100 jobs attached to it , ranging from drivers and warehouse workers to possibly sales staff and food preparers , Basile said .
One unknown is the eventual impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whole Foods grocery chain has a distribution center in Pullman , but the company is known to be scouting cold-storage properties for its Amazon Fresh food deliveries .
Brokers , not wanting to offend a secretive company , decline to discuss Amazon ’ s interest in specific sites , and the company had no comment .
Steve Livaditis , senior vice president at the firm CBRE , would only say , “ Some of the national grocers and larger logistics companies are looking at this market.
” He said retailers are looking at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a greater volume of customer pickups .
For now , Amazon Fresh sightings are a real estate version of Bigfoot .

It’s a trend that was going on before COVID-19 but got a substantial assist from it: Where we get our food is changing.
There are fewer restaurant visits. More meals at home mean more trips to the grocery store and greater use of online shopping. Maybe we’re ordering healthy, prepackaged meals to fend off those extra pounds from working at home. Or maybe we’re hooked on the convenience of having our whole grocery list packed up and delivered to our door.
Some of us, rightly or wrongly, have gotten past the idea that we need to see the tomatoes before buying them.
It’s a change that has set up a flurry of activity in industrial real estate. There’s new pressure to bring perishable products closer to the consumer and to be better prepared for variations in demand. Today’s food sellers and third-party shippers have to know how to get everything, the fast and slow sellers, onto that truck for “last mile” deliveries.
The result, real-estate experts say, is a hot market for cold storage facilities, especially at sites convenient to the heart of Chicago and other cities. It also means job growth in food production, always a big part of Chicago’s economy.
Many users of cold-storage space, whether it’s for refrigeration or freezer space, are expanding here. Investors have taken note of the activity and are making deals in cold storage because rents are high enough that they can get better returns than from standard warehouses.
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“It’s a recession-resistant product,” said Brian Niven, chief investment and development officer of Karis Cold Storage, a relatively new firm based in Chicago that he said intends to accumulate at least $1 billion in such assets nationally over the next five years. Its first deal here was its $7.5 million purchase of a 42,000-square-foot freezer building at 5115 S. Millard Ave. near Midway Airport. It is leased to Moesle Meat.
“There are more parties getting into this space, but it can be very difficult if you don’t understand the product,” Niven said.
He grew familiar with cold storage during prior work with Bridge Development Partners, an early player in the field here. Bridge became the landlord for the old Fulton Market Cold Storage operation when it left its 10-story building west of downtown in 2012 to move to Lyons. The old building was thawed out and gutted for Google offices.
In August, Bridge signed an expanded lease at another cold storage facility in Northlake. Imperfect Foods, the seller of what it calls “ugly” but edible produce, took an added 45,000 square feet, bringing its operation there to 106,000 square feet.
John Basile, senior vice president at NAI Hiffman, represented Karis in its deal on Millard. He’s been involved in two other cold-storage deals this spring near that building and said the pace of inquiries has picked up since the pandemic started. In 2019, Basile represented Amigos Foods when it leased 110,000 square feet at 3540 W. 51st St.
In the Chicago area, the cold-storage market totals 11.4 million square feet and just 2.5% of it was vacant in the second quarter of 2020, compared with 7% for the same period last year, according to data from CoStar Group provided by NAI Hiffman.
Basile said there’s a squeeze going on in the market; not only is the demand for temperature-controlled space rising, but the available space is sometimes declining because older buildings often are considered unsuitable. Tenants and investors want buildings with the best mechanics and layouts that allow for the greatest efficiency, he said.
“This presents a development opportunity near the city center,” Basile said. “These companies want to be close to the population and to the worker base.” He said sites near the airports are popular, but there’s also major interest in property near the Stockyards Industrial Park in New City and the Chicago International Produce Market at 2404 S. Wolcott Ave.
Depending on a facility’s exact needs, a large cold-storage operation might have 50 to 100 jobs attached to it, ranging from drivers and warehouse workers to possibly sales staff and food preparers, Basile said.
One unknown is the eventual impact of Amazon in this space. Its Whole Foods grocery chain has a distribution center in Pullman, but the company is known to be scouting cold-storage properties for its Amazon Fresh food deliveries. Brokers, not wanting to offend a secretive company, decline to discuss Amazon’s interest in specific sites, and the company had no comment.
Steve Livaditis, senior vice president at the firm CBRE, would only say, “Some of the national grocers and larger logistics companies are looking at this market.” He said retailers are looking at whether to add cold-storage space to serve a greater volume of customer pickups.
For now, Amazon Fresh sightings are a real estate version of Bigfoot.