chicagosun-times--2020-11-21--State officials announce 11,891 new COVID-19 infections, 127 coronavirus-related deaths (LIVE UPDATE

State officials announce 11,891 new COVID-19 infections, 127 coronavirus-related deaths (LIVE UPDATES)

State health officials on Saturday announced 11,891 confirmed and probable COVID-19 infections and an additional 127 coronavirus-related deaths .
Saturday ’ s new cases accounted for roughly 9.9 % of the 120,284 tests reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health in the last day , keeping the seven-day statewide positivity rate at 11.5 % — a full percentage point lower than where the state checked in a week ago .
However , that number , which experts use to gauge how rapidly the virus is spreading , is still up from 6.1 % a month ago .
Illinois has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the first three weeks of November ( about 228,300 ) than it did over the first seven months of the pandemic .
And though Gov .
J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that he saw a possible “ pause in our upward movement , ” the state on Friday entered Tier 3 of the Democratic governor ’ s mitigation plan — the strictest set of restrictions implemented since this start of summer .
2:32 p.m. Local businesses brace for impact new COVID restrictions : ‘ We ’ re not Amazon .
We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Museum Campus was especially quiet Friday morning , the first day in which new restrictions aimed at curbing the COVID-19 spike took effect .
With museums closed to the public until further notice , the downtown campus was quiet , as just a few fishermen cast lines into Lake Michigan and three men rode skateboards along the waterfront .
Casinos are temporarily shuttered too , as evidenced by the desolate parking lot of the Rivers Casino in northwest suburban Des Plaines .
Gov .
J.B. Pritzker announced earlier this week that , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions would be placed on public spaces in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus .
Big box retailers must limit their capacity to 25 % — down from the 50 % capacity still allowed in grocery stores and pharmacies .
Admittance to gyms is also being crunched .
No more indoor group classes are allowed , masks are mandatory and capacity also is capped at 25 % .
It ’ s a tough balance , some fitness center owners say .
“ We understand that we ’ re part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep everyone safe , ” said Tony Marquez , owner of the EFK Martial Arts in Edgewater .
“ There are guidelines that we ’ re trying to follow as best we can , from the city and state , but it does make it very difficult to make ends meet.
” 2:30 p.m. Chicago R & B star Jeremih is out of ICU after bout with COVID-19 : report Chicago R & B artist Jeremih ’ s health has appeared to have made a turn for the better this weekend .
Jeremih @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after he spent at least the last week in an intensive care unit undergoing treatment for COVID-19 , TMZ reported Saturday .
The positive development comes just two days after Variety reported that Jeremih had been removed from a ventilator , though his agent said the native South Sider ’ s condition was still dire .
TMZ first reported Nov. 14 that Jeremih had been put on a ventilator in a Chicago hospital as he battled the coronavirus .
The news prompted Chance the Rapper and several other celebrities to rally around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jr. , the eldest son of President Donald Trump , was quarantining Friday after learning he has been infected with the coronavirus , a spokesperson said .
The younger Trump learned his diagnosis at the beginning of the week and has had no symptoms , said the spokesperson , who was granted anonymity to discuss private medical information .
Trump Jr. is following all medically recommended guidelines for COVID-19 , the disease caused by the virus , the spokesperson added .
The 42-year-old is the latest member of the president ’ s family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has killed more than 250,000 Americans and infected nearly 12 million others .
9:00 a.m. By the time you finish reading this article , another 15 Illinois residents will be infected with the coronavirus Illinois reported another 13,012 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 infections on Friday , pushing the state ’ s total number of cases diagnosed in November to 216,422 .
That means the first 20 days of this month saw nearly as many cases as the entire first seven months of the pandemic .
November has averaged more than 10,821 new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection roughly every 8 seconds .
Friday ’ s daily caseload – the state ’ s third highest since the first Illinois case was reported in late January – came on a day when 126 deaths were also reported .
That ’ s down a bit from the fatality counts of the previous two days but up sharply from October ’ s mortality counts .
Friday also marked the first day of new statewide restrictions aimed at curbing the resurgence of the coronavirus .
“ The core philosophy here is that if we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — if we all avoid the trips outside the house that we don ’ t need to take right now — we can fight this recent surge and turn things around for our health care workers and hospital systems who are facing an increasingly dangerous situation , across the state , ” Gov .
J.B. Pritzker said at his Friday briefing on the virus .
• State health officials reported another 13,012 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and 126 deaths Friday .
• The World Health Organization has recorded 65 cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its headquarters , including five people who worked on the premises and were in contact with one another .
9:01 a.m. Making threats of violence undermines our self-government Making threats of violence against our governor ’ s family should simply not happen in Illinois .
Unfortunately , such threats are growing more common across the nation .
It ’ s up to the rest of us to tamp down any suggestion of violence whenever we run across it .
On Tuesday , Gov .
J.B. Pritzker said his family received a series of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a debunked photo went viral purporting to show his daughter eating at a Chicago restaurant .
Pritzker said the threats affected his family ’ s Thanksgiving plans .
“ Hateful and threatening ” messages ?
Over something that didn ’ t even happen ?
Such threats eat away at the cohesion that holds our city , state and nation together .
It ’ s not just Illinois .
Across the nation , store employees are threatened when they ask customers to wear masks .
Health care workers are threatened when they encourage pandemic @ @ @

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Test site workers confirm appointments at the COVID-19 testing site at Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy at 2850 W 24th Blvd in Little Village, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
State health officials on Saturday announced 11,891 confirmed and probable COVID-19 infections and an additional 127 coronavirus-related deaths.
Saturday’s new cases accounted for roughly 9.9% of the 120,284 tests reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health in the last day, keeping the seven-day statewide positivity rate at 11.5% — a full percentage point lower than where the state checked in a week ago.
However, that number, which experts use to gauge how rapidly the virus is spreading, is still up from 6.1% a month ago.
Illinois has now logged nearly as many coronavirus cases over the first three weeks of November (about 228,300) than it did over the first seven months of the pandemic.
And though Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that he saw a possible “pause in our upward movement,” the state on Friday entered Tier 3 of the Democratic governor’s mitigation plan — the strictest set of restrictions implemented since this start of summer.
Read the full story here.
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2:32 p.m. Local businesses brace for impact new COVID restrictions: ‘We’re not Amazon. We’re not Google.’
A hairstylist cuts a mans hair at Esquire Barber Shop in Andersonville, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. All of Illinois was placed into tier 3 Coronavirus mitigation, requiring many businesses to change how they operate. Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Solidarity Drive on the Museum Campus was especially quiet Friday morning, the first day in which new restrictions aimed at curbing the COVID-19 spike took effect.
With museums closed to the public until further notice, the downtown campus was quiet, as just a few fishermen cast lines into Lake Michigan and three men rode skateboards along the waterfront.
Casinos are temporarily shuttered too, as evidenced by the desolate parking lot of the Rivers Casino in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced earlier this week that, as of Friday, a host of new restrictions would be placed on public spaces in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Big box retailers must limit their capacity to 25% — down from the 50% capacity still allowed in grocery stores and pharmacies.
Admittance to gyms is also being crunched. No more indoor group classes are allowed, masks are mandatory and capacity also is capped at 25%. It’s a tough balance, some fitness center owners say.
“We understand that we’re part of a bigger system. We need to keep everyone safe,” said Tony Marquez, owner of the EFK Martial Arts in Edgewater. “There are guidelines that we’re trying to follow as best we can, from the city and state, but it does make it very difficult to make ends meet.”
Read the full story here.
2:30 p.m. Chicago R&B star Jeremih is out of ICU after bout with COVID-19: report
Chicago R&B artist Jeremih’s health has appeared to have made a turn for the better this weekend.
Jeremih was transferred to a regular hospital room after he spent at least the last week in an intensive care unit undergoing treatment for COVID-19, TMZ reported Saturday.
The positive development comes just two days after Variety reported that Jeremih had been removed from a ventilator, though his agent said the native South Sider’s condition was still dire.
TMZ first reported Nov. 14 that Jeremih had been put on a ventilator in a Chicago hospital as he battled the coronavirus. The news prompted Chance the Rapper and several other celebrities to rally around the 33-year-old singer.
Read the full story here.
9:02 a.m. Donald Trump, Jr. tests positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Donald Trump, was quarantining Friday after learning he has been infected with the coronavirus, a spokesperson said.
The younger Trump learned his diagnosis at the beginning of the week and has had no symptoms, said the spokesperson, who was granted anonymity to discuss private medical information.
Trump Jr. is following all medically recommended guidelines for COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, the spokesperson added.
The 42-year-old is the latest member of the president’s family to become infected with a virus that has killed more than 250,000 Americans and infected nearly 12 million others.
Read the full story here
9:00 a.m. By the time you finish reading this article, another 15 Illinois residents will be infected with the coronavirus
Illinois reported another 13,012 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 infections on Friday, pushing the state’s total number of cases diagnosed in November to 216,422.
That means the first 20 days of this month saw nearly as many cases as the entire first seven months of the pandemic.
November has averaged more than 10,821 new cases each day — or a new infection roughly every 8 seconds.
Friday’s daily caseload – the state’s third highest since the first Illinois case was reported in late January – came on a day when 126 deaths were also reported. That’s down a bit from the fatality counts of the previous two days but up sharply from October’s mortality counts.
Friday also marked the first day of new statewide restrictions aimed at curbing the resurgence of the coronavirus.
“The core philosophy here is that if we all stay home as much as possible — if we all avoid the trips outside the house that we don’t need to take right now — we can fight this recent surge and turn things around for our health care workers and hospital systems who are facing an increasingly dangerous situation, across the state,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at his Friday briefing on the virus.
Read the full story here.
New cases
State health officials reported another 13,012 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and 126 deaths Friday.
The World Health Organization has recorded 65 cases of the coronavirus among staff based at its headquarters, including five people who worked on the premises and were in contact with one another.
Analysis & Commentary
9:01 a.m. Making threats of violence undermines our self-government
Making threats of violence against our governor’s family should simply not happen in Illinois.
Unfortunately, such threats are growing more common across the nation. It’s up to the rest of us to tamp down any suggestion of violence whenever we run across it.
On Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said his family received a series of “hateful and threatening” messages after a debunked photo went viral purporting to show his daughter eating at a Chicago restaurant. Pritzker said the threats affected his family’s Thanksgiving plans.
“Hateful and threatening” messages? Over something that didn’t even happen? Such threats eat away at the cohesion that holds our city, state and nation together.
It’s not just Illinois. Across the nation, store employees are threatened when they ask customers to wear masks. Health care workers are threatened when they encourage pandemic safety measures.
Read the full Sun-Times editorial here.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-21--Chicago R&B star Jeremih is out of ICU after bout with COVID-19: report

Chicago R & B artist Jeremih ’ s health has appeared to have made a turn for the better this weekend .
Jeremih was transferred to a regular hospital room after he spent at least the last week in an intensive care unit undergoing treatment for COVID-19 , TMZ reported Saturday .
The positive development comes just two days after Variety reported that Jeremih had been removed from a ventilator , though his agent said the native South Sider ’ s condition was still dire .
TMZ first reported Nov. 14 that Jeremih had been put on a ventilator in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
The news prompted Chance the Rapper and several other celebrities to rally around the 33-year-old singer .
Born Jeremy Felton , Jeremih grew up on the South Side of Chicago and attended Morgan Park High School and Columbia College Chicago .
He burst onto the national music scene with his 2009 debut single , “ Birthday Sex , ” which peaked at No .
4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart .
He ’ s since recorded three more top-10 hits and most recently released “ Mih-Ty , ” a collaborative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 2018 .
While Jeremih is now on the road to recovery , it ’ s unclear if he still has the contagious respiratory virus and when he first tested positive .

Chicago R&B artist Jeremih’s health has appeared to have made a turn for the better this weekend.
Jeremih was transferred to a regular hospital room after he spent at least the last week in an intensive care unit undergoing treatment for COVID-19, TMZ reported Saturday.
Jeremih is off the ventilator, out of ICU and has been transferred to a regular hospital room!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 — Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) November 21, 2020
The positive development comes just two days after Variety reported that Jeremih had been removed from a ventilator, though his agent said the native South Sider’s condition was still dire.
TMZ first reported Nov. 14 that Jeremih had been put on a ventilator in a Chicago hospital as he battled the coronavirus. The news prompted Chance the Rapper and several other celebrities to rally around the 33-year-old singer.
Born Jeremy Felton, Jeremih grew up on the South Side of Chicago and attended Morgan Park High School and Columbia College Chicago. He burst onto the national music scene with his 2009 debut single, “Birthday Sex,” which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He’s since recorded three more top-10 hits and most recently released “Mih-Ty,” a collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign in October 2018.
While Jeremih is now on the road to recovery, it’s unclear if he still has the contagious respiratory virus and when he first tested positive.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-21--Illinois logs 11,891 new coronavirus cases, additional 127 deaths

State health officials on Saturday announced 11,891 confirmed and probable COVID-19 infections and an additional 127 coronavirus-related deaths .
Saturday ’ s new cases accounted for roughly 9.9 % of the 120,284 tests reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health in the last day , keeping the seven-day statewide positivity rate at 11.5 % — a full percentage point lower than where the state checked in a week ago .
However , that number , which experts use to gauge how rapidly the virus is spreading , is still up from 6.1 % a month ago .
Illinois has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the first three weeks of November ( about 228,300 ) as it did over the first seven months of the pandemic .
And though Gov .
J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that he saw a possible “ pause in our upward movement , ” the state on Friday entered Tier 3 of the Democratic governor ’ s mitigation plan — the strictest set of restrictions implemented since the start of summer .
Under this tier , there ’ s a 25 % capacity limit on big-box stores and other retailers , and museums @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been shut down .
In short , the new guidelines can be reduced to one simple idea : “ If you don ’ t need to do it , don ’ t , ” Pritzker said .
The state ’ s new restrictions come after several local officials , including Mayor Lori Lightfoot , issued stay-at-home advisories to curb the spread of the virus with the holidays quickly approaching .
The fall surge in cases has led to Illinois hospitals treating the most COVID-19 patients they ’ ve ever had .
As of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up by COVID-19 patients in Illinois hospitals , with 1,173 of those patients in intensive-care units and 595 on ventilators , officials said .
The Chicagoland area accounted for 50 of Saturday ’ s 127 deaths , including a Cook County man in his 30s .
Only 18 of those deaths reported statewide were among people under the age of 60 .
Illinois logged 1,673 coronavirus-related deaths this month , which is about 14.6 % of the state ’ s pandemic death toll of 11,430 .
The state has administered more than 9.7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 646,283 people confirmed to have the respiratory virus — about 5.1 % of the state ’ s population .

State health officials on Saturday announced 11,891 confirmed and probable COVID-19 infections and an additional 127 coronavirus-related deaths.
Saturday’s new cases accounted for roughly 9.9% of the 120,284 tests reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health in the last day, keeping the seven-day statewide positivity rate at 11.5% — a full percentage point lower than where the state checked in a week ago.
However, that number, which experts use to gauge how rapidly the virus is spreading, is still up from 6.1% a month ago.
Illinois has now logged nearly as many coronavirus cases over the first three weeks of November (about 228,300) as it did over the first seven months of the pandemic.
And though Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that he saw a possible “pause in our upward movement,” the state on Friday entered Tier 3 of the Democratic governor’s mitigation plan — the strictest set of restrictions implemented since the start of summer.
Under this tier, there’s a 25% capacity limit on big-box stores and other retailers, and museums, theaters and casinos across Illinois have been shut down.
In short, the new guidelines can be reduced to one simple idea: “If you don’t need to do it, don’t,” Pritzker said.
The state’s new restrictions come after several local officials, including Mayor Lori Lightfoot, issued stay-at-home advisories to curb the spread of the virus with the holidays quickly approaching.
The fall surge in cases has led to Illinois hospitals treating the most COVID-19 patients they’ve ever had. As of Friday night, 6,175 beds were taken up by COVID-19 patients in Illinois hospitals, with 1,173 of those patients in intensive-care units and 595 on ventilators, officials said.
The Chicagoland area accounted for 50 of Saturday’s 127 deaths, including a Cook County man in his 30s. Only 18 of those deaths reported statewide were among people under the age of 60.
Illinois logged 1,673 coronavirus-related deaths this month, which is about 14.6% of the state’s pandemic death toll of 11,430.
The state has administered more than 9.7 million coronavirus tests since March, with 646,283 people confirmed to have the respiratory virus — about 5.1% of the state’s population.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-21--From the Chicago skyline to the West Loop, this painter’s work brightens up the city

A Sun-Times series spotlighting the people and professions that keep Chicago thriving .
This story is part of a group of stories called This organized labor profile was underwritten by the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades ’ Painters District Council 14 .
Walls have always served as a blank canvas for Cecelia Renteria .
As a kid , that meant trouble .
Mom didn ’ t appreciate the murals she ’ d scrawl on the walls at home with permanent markers .
But a couple of decades later , Renteria , 35 , of Brookfield , has turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In 2016 , she left work as a loss-prevention specialist for various retail stores to join the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades ’ Painters District Council 14 .
Now , she ’ s adding color to walls all day .
“ All of the painting and drawing has paid off , ” Renteria says with a laugh .
“ I think this job is a perfect fit for me.
” Perfect even if commercial painting is hardly kids ’ stuff .
As a journeyman painter for All-Tech Decorating Co. , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much of her job involves grueling prep work inside office and residential buildings .
“ I think a lot of people have the misconception that you just throw paint on the wall , and it ’ s done , ” Renteria says .
“ But there ’ s a lot of work before you can even start even thinking about the painting.
” That means preparing and priming surfaces by sanding irregularities , filling cracks and holes and removing old paint or excess dirt and grease .
Renteria says she spends her shifts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strenuous positions .
She ’ s always stooping , kneeling , climbing , carrying or perched on a ladder while using tools using like scrapers , sandblasters and rollers and brushes .
All of that takes a toll on the body .
“ As someone who grew up playing sports , you definitely feel it after a couple of years , ” she says .
“ Especially in your knees and back and muscles.
” Due to COVID-19 , the degree of difficulty has increased because of the extra mask .
In addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from paint fumes , thinners and other chemicals , she now has to wear a PPE mask that further restricts her breathing .
But the difficult work brings her a sense of pride and accomplishment .
Renteria regularly sees the NEMA tower in the Chicago skyline , and it ’ s a reminder of the two and a half years she spent adding color to nearly every inch of the 800-room , 76-story skyscraper — Chicago ’ s tallest residential building .
“ It ’ s pretty awesome to see this building all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of it , ” she says .
She ’ s now coloring the interiors of Facebook ’ s new 263,000-square-foot office at 151 N. Franklin St. downtwon with the social media giant ’ s ubiquitous cobalt blue color .
One of Renteria ’ s missions is to recruit other women to join what ’ s still a male-dominated industry .
According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics , women make up only 8.9 % of painters in the construction industry .
On job sites , she says she typically sees two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She ’ s hoping to reach young women who might also want to turn their penchant for painting into a full-time career .
“ It ’ s a possibility for anyone .
Women can work with their hands and do everything that a male worker can do .
”

A Sun-Times series spotlighting the people and professions that keep Chicago thriving.
This organized labor profile was underwritten by the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades’ Painters District Council 14.
Walls have always served as a blank canvas for Cecelia Renteria.
As a kid, that meant trouble. Mom didn’t appreciate the murals she’d scrawl on the walls at home with permanent markers.
But a couple of decades later, Renteria, 35, of Brookfield, has turned her mischievous youthful hobby into a career. In 2016, she left work as a loss-prevention specialist for various retail stores to join the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades’ Painters District Council 14. Now, she’s adding color to walls all day.
“All of the painting and drawing has paid off,” Renteria says with a laugh. “I think this job is a perfect fit for me.”
Perfect even if commercial painting is hardly kids’ stuff.
Cecelia Renteria, a journeyperson with All-Tech Decorating, searches for paint colors at the Painters DC 14 Apprenticeship Program Facility in Berkley, Ill. Brian Ernst/Sun-Times
As a journeyman painter for All-Tech Decorating Co., a Romeoville contractor, Renteria finds that much of her job involves grueling prep work inside office and residential buildings.
“I think a lot of people have the misconception that you just throw paint on the wall, and it’s done,” Renteria says. “But there’s a lot of work before you can even start even thinking about the painting.”
That means preparing and priming surfaces by sanding irregularities, filling cracks and holes and removing old paint or excess dirt and grease.
Renteria says she spends her shifts in a constant motion, often in strenuous positions. She’s always stooping, kneeling, climbing, carrying or perched on a ladder while using tools using like scrapers, sandblasters and rollers and brushes.
Cecelia Renteria is a painter with All-Tech Decorating. Pat Nabong / Sun-Times
All of that takes a toll on the body.
“As someone who grew up playing sports, you definitely feel it after a couple of years,” she says. “Especially in your knees and back and muscles.”
Due to COVID-19, the degree of difficulty has increased because of the extra mask. In addition to ventilators and other masks to protect from paint fumes, thinners and other chemicals, she now has to wear a PPE mask that further restricts her breathing.
But the difficult work brings her a sense of pride and accomplishment. Renteria regularly sees the NEMA tower in the Chicago skyline, and it’s a reminder of the two and a half years she spent adding color to nearly every inch of the 800-room, 76-story skyscraper — Chicago’s tallest residential building.
“It’s pretty awesome to see this building all the time and know that I was part of it,” she says.
She’s now coloring the interiors of Facebook’s new 263,000-square-foot office at 151 N. Franklin St. downtwon with the social media giant’s ubiquitous cobalt blue color.
One of Renteria’s missions is to recruit other women to join what’s still a male-dominated industry. According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up only 8.9% of painters in the construction industry. On job sites, she says she typically sees two or three women out of 100 workers.
She’s hoping to reach young women who might also want to turn their penchant for painting into a full-time career.
“It’s a possibility for anyone. Women can work with their hands and do everything that a male worker can do.”


chicagosun-times--2020-11-21--8 wounded in Wisconsin mall shooting

8 wounded in Wisconsin mall shooting

WAUWATOSA , Wis. — Police searched Friday evening for the suspect in a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that left seven adults and a teenager injured .
Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber gave no motive for the attack at the Mayfair Mall in a brief update about three hours after the 2:50 p.m. incident near an entrance to the Macy ’ s store .
He said the extent of the eight victims ’ injuries was unknown , but all were alive .
He added that the shooter was “ no longer at the scene ” when authorities arrived .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shooter is a white male in his 20s or 30s , ” Weber told reporters .
“ Investigators are working on determining the identity of that suspect.
” As of 9:30 p.m. , Wauwatosa police said in a tweet that authorities still had not identified or arrested the suspect .
But in the latest update , the department offered its first explanation of what may have led to the shooting .
“ Preliminary investigation has led us to believe that this shooting was not a random act , and was the result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who added that the mall was now cleared and secure .
Authorities said the mall will be closed Saturday and investigators will remain there overnight .
“ Our thoughts go out to our community , especially those who were injured and affected by the incident today , ” Wauwatosa police said in a tweet .
“ Events like this shake a community , and we remain committed to protecting those who live in and visit Wauwatosa.
” Witnesses told WISN-TV that they had heard what they believed to be eight to 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mall while police searched for a suspect .
The station interviewed several people outside the mall who said they had friends sheltered inside stores while the search was ongoing .
Jill Wooley was inside Macy ’ s with her 79-year-old mother when they heard the series of gunshots just outside the store entrance .
“ We heard the first shot fired and knew immediately it was a gunshot , ” Wooley told CBS58 in Milwaukee .
“ We both just dropped to the floor.
” Wooley said she didn ’ t see anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” She added that they ran in the opposite direction to the basement of the store , where they then hid .
Trish Cox ’ s 19-year-old nephew works at Finish Line sporting goods store .
She said she was worried because the store ’ s phone wasn ’ t being answered and was frantic as she waited while FBI agents cleared the mall .
An agent who wouldn ’ t give his name said the mall was being “ methodically ” cleared .
Heavily armed FBI personnel were visible at the mall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement they were “ disheartened and angered that our guests and tenants were subject to this violent incident today.
” They declined further comment .
In a tweet Friday evening , Wisconsin Gov .
Tony Evers noted that he ’ s “ thinking about all the customers and workers affected by this act of violence and are grateful for the first responders who helped get people to safety .
As we learn more , we offer our support for the entire Wauwatosa community as they grapple with this tragedy.
” The Mayfair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shooting in which a city police officer , Joseph Mensah , shot and killed Alvin Cole , a Black 17-year-old .
Police said Cole was fleeing from police ; Mensah , who is also Black , said he shot Cole because Cole pointed a gun at him .
The mall was the target of sporadic protests over several months in the wake of the shooting .
The Milwaukee County district attorney declined to file charges against Mensah , but the city this week agreed to a separation agreement in which Mensah will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the force .
This story was written by Nam Huh of the Associated Press .
AP writers Scott Bauer in Madison and Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis and freelance journalist Rich Rovito contributed to this report .

WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Police searched Friday evening for the suspect in a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that left seven adults and a teenager injured.
Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber gave no motive for the attack at the Mayfair Mall in a brief update about three hours after the 2:50 p.m. incident near an entrance to the Macy’s store. He said the extent of the eight victims’ injuries was unknown, but all were alive. He added that the shooter was “no longer at the scene” when authorities arrived.
“Preliminary statements from witnesses indicate that the shooter is a white male in his 20s or 30s,” Weber told reporters. “Investigators are working on determining the identity of that suspect.”
Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber talks to reporters Friday after eight people were wounded in a shooting at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, just west of Milwaukee. AP
As of 9:30 p.m., Wauwatosa police said in a tweet that authorities still had not identified or arrested the suspect. But in the latest update, the department offered its first explanation of what may have led to the shooting.
“Preliminary investigation has led us to believe that this shooting was not a random act, and was the result of an altercation,” said police, who added that the mall was now cleared and secure.
Authorities said the mall will be closed Saturday and investigators will remain there overnight.
“Our thoughts go out to our community, especially those who were injured and affected by the incident today,” Wauwatosa police said in a tweet. “Events like this shake a community, and we remain committed to protecting those who live in and visit Wauwatosa.”
Multiple people were shot Friday afternoon at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and police are still searching for the shooter. AP
Witnesses told WISN-TV that they had heard what they believed to be eight to 12 gunshots. Some people remained in the mall while police searched for a suspect. The station interviewed several people outside the mall who said they had friends sheltered inside stores while the search was ongoing.
Jill Wooley was inside Macy’s with her 79-year-old mother when they heard the series of gunshots just outside the store entrance.
“We heard the first shot fired and knew immediately it was a gunshot,” Wooley told CBS58 in Milwaukee. “We both just dropped to the floor.”
Wooley said she didn’t see anyone but the shots were “very close.” She added that they ran in the opposite direction to the basement of the store, where they then hid.
Trish Cox’s 19-year-old nephew works at Finish Line sporting goods store. She said she was worried because the store’s phone wasn’t being answered and was frantic as she waited while FBI agents cleared the mall.
In this image taken from video provided by WISN-TV, emergency crews place two people in waiting ambulances at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wis., on Friday. AP
An agent who wouldn’t give his name said the mall was being “methodically” cleared. Heavily armed FBI personnel were visible at the mall.
Mall operator Brookfield Properties said in a statement they were “disheartened and angered that our guests and tenants were subject to this violent incident today.” They declined further comment.
In a tweet Friday evening, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers noted that he’s “thinking about all the customers and workers affected by this act of violence and are grateful for the first responders who helped get people to safety. As we learn more, we offer our support for the entire Wauwatosa community as they grapple with this tragedy.”
The Mayfair Mall was the site of a February shooting in which a city police officer, Joseph Mensah, shot and killed Alvin Cole, a Black 17-year-old. Police said Cole was fleeing from police; Mensah, who is also Black, said he shot Cole because Cole pointed a gun at him. The mall was the target of sporadic protests over several months in the wake of the shooting.
The Milwaukee County district attorney declined to file charges against Mensah, but the city this week agreed to a separation agreement in which Mensah will be paid at least $130,000 to leave the force.
This story was written by Nam Huh of the Associated Press. AP writers Scott Bauer in Madison and Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis and freelance journalist Rich Rovito contributed to this report.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-22--Firefighters battled two-alarm blaze in South Chicago

The fire began a little before 4:40 a.m. near East 89th Street and South Houston Avenue , impacting multiple buildings @ @ @ @ @ Fire Department .
No injuries were reported , officials said .
The fire was extinguished @ @ @ @ @ to the department .

Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze Sunday morning in South Chicago.
The fire began a little before 4:40 a.m. near East 89th Street and South Houston Avenue, impacting multiple buildings, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
2-11 Alarm Fire on 89th & Houston has multiple involved structures. Buildings are occupied. There are no injuries or transports at this time. No Further Info at this time 4-1-10. pic.twitter.com/5gYQByfKut — Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) November 22, 2020
No injuries were reported, officials said.
The fire was extinguished about 6:30 a.m., according to the department.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-22--Dear Abby: The deceased had our precious family photos — will we ever get them back?

DEAR ABBY : My husband ’ s sister passed away in 2013 .
Her husband , “ Roger , ” joined her in heaven three months ago .
There are pictures in their house of my husband ’ s family ( parents , grandparents ) that he would like to have and that are of no interest to Roger ’ s family since they never knew those relatives .
Not knowing the etiquette for asking for items after a person ’ s passing , I asked several people who had lost close family members when a respectful time to ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two weeks should be fine .
I contacted Roger ’ s granddaughter asking about the pictures and told her we are not interested in anything but the pictures .
The granddaughter got angry and said that “ everybody is already wanting all Roger ’ s things.
” Then she blocked me , and now I have no way to contact anyone .
I ’ m worried that the pictures will be discarded .
I feel terrible that I offended the granddaughter .
It wasn ’ t intentional .
I don ’ t even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wrong ?
What is usually the etiquette in such matters ?
— MISSING FAMILY PHOTOS DEAR MISSING : You did nothing wrong .
You didn ’ t jump the gun because others have also been inquiring about the disposition of property .
Emotions can run high when there is a death in the family , and frankly , the granddaughter may have overreacted .
You stated that you “ contacted ” her .
Was it online ?
I ask because sensitive questions like this are best dealt with directly — in person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to contact surviving relatives by reaching out to the mortuary that handled the funeral , or to the church Roger and his wife may have belonged to .
It couldn ’ t hurt to inquire again in a month or two , if that ’ s possible .
I agree it would be a shame if the family photos were tossed .
DEAR ABBY : My grandchildren work as restaurant servers .
When I took them to lunch the other day , they said if I was going to pay by credit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the server in cash .
( They offered to pay the kid , but it was my treat , so I said I would leave it . )
They then explained that when a tip is left on the card , the server doesn ’ t get it immediately because the restaurant waits until it clears and then they get paid .
Generally , the business gets around to doing it only once or twice a month .
Also , on the receipt , you check off 15 % , 18 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There ’ s no way for the server to keep track of the amount of each individual check .
They don ’ t know if they are getting all of what ’ s coming to them or if the owner is pocketing some of the money .
These days , I tip a little more generously than I used to .
I want to make sure they get their money now .
— CASH IS BETTER DEAR CASH : I agree that cash on the barrel is probably the best way to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s intended from the client .
That an employer would help itself to money intended for an employee is shameful — and yet I have heard that it happens to parking attendants , too .
My late husband worked as a parking attendant in his youth , and he told me his employer actually had the pockets of their uniforms sewn shut and confiscated their tips .
It ’ s why he always asked parking attendants if they were allowed to keep the tips .
A word to the wise .
Dear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 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 .
What teens need to know about sex , drugs , AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in “ What Every Teen Should Know.
” Send your name and mailing address , plus check or money order for $ 8 ( U.S. funds ) , to : Dear Abby , Teen Booklet , P.O .
Box 447 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Shipping and handling are included in the price . )

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s sister passed away in 2013. Her husband, “Roger,” joined her in heaven three months ago.
There are pictures in their house of my husband’s family (parents, grandparents) that he would like to have and that are of no interest to Roger’s family since they never knew those relatives. Not knowing the etiquette for asking for items after a person’s passing, I asked several people who had lost close family members when a respectful time to ask would be. They all said that two weeks should be fine.
I contacted Roger’s granddaughter asking about the pictures and told her we are not interested in anything but the pictures. The granddaughter got angry and said that “everybody is already wanting all Roger’s things.” Then she blocked me, and now I have no way to contact anyone. I’m worried that the pictures will be discarded.
I feel terrible that I offended the granddaughter. It wasn’t intentional. I don’t even have a way to apologize. Was I wrong? What is usually the etiquette in such matters? — MISSING FAMILY PHOTOS
DEAR MISSING: You did nothing wrong. You didn’t jump the gun because others have also been inquiring about the disposition of property. Emotions can run high when there is a death in the family, and frankly, the granddaughter may have overreacted.
You stated that you “contacted” her. Was it online? I ask because sensitive questions like this are best dealt with directly — in person or by phone.
You may be able to contact surviving relatives by reaching out to the mortuary that handled the funeral, or to the church Roger and his wife may have belonged to. It couldn’t hurt to inquire again in a month or two, if that’s possible. I agree it would be a shame if the family photos were tossed.
DEAR ABBY: My grandchildren work as restaurant servers. When I took them to lunch the other day, they said if I was going to pay by credit card, I should leave the tip for the server in cash. (They offered to pay the kid, but it was my treat, so I said I would leave it.)
They then explained that when a tip is left on the card, the server doesn’t get it immediately because the restaurant waits until it clears and then they get paid. Generally, the business gets around to doing it only once or twice a month. Also, on the receipt, you check off 15%, 18% or 20% of the bill. There’s no way for the server to keep track of the amount of each individual check. They don’t know if they are getting all of what’s coming to them or if the owner is pocketing some of the money.
These days, I tip a little more generously than I used to. I want to make sure they get their money now. — CASH IS BETTER
DEAR CASH: I agree that cash on the barrel is probably the best way to ensure the server gets every bit of what’s intended from the client. That an employer would help itself to money intended for an employee is shameful — and yet I have heard that it happens to parking attendants, too.
My late husband worked as a parking attendant in his youth, and he told me his employer actually had the pockets of their uniforms sewn shut and confiscated their tips. It’s why he always asked parking attendants if they were allowed to keep the tips. A word to the wise.
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.
What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in “What Every Teen Should Know.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds), to: Dear Abby, Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)


chicagosun-times--2020-11-22--Analyzing the Bears’ biggest questions with six games to go

During the Bears ’ bye week , the Sun-Times ’ Patrick Finley answers the biggest questions the team faces the rest of the season : Should the Bears start Nick Foles or Mitch Trubisky against the Packers ?
Are you sure there ’ s not a third choice ?
Assuming both quarterbacks are healthy , the Bears need to go back to Trubisky , if for no other reason than this : When Trubisky runs for his life behind a bad offensive line , at least he has a chance to escape .
Will offensive coordinator Bill Lazor call plays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yes .
Abdicating the play-caller role was one of the toughest choices of Matt Nagy ’ s professional life — and one of his finest moments as the Bears ’ coach .
It was an admission that he rather would give up his self-identity than keep doing something that doesn ’ t work .
Snatching the reins back would undo any goodwill he gained , and that might prove important when chairman George McCaskey evaluates his future at the end of the season .
When will the Bears ’ losing streak end ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks .
Besides the quarterback , the Bears ’ biggest problem is : After six games last season , Nagy told us he wasn ’ t an idiot and knew his team needed to run the ball better .
The Bears finished the season with 3.69 yards per carry , the fourth-worst in the league .
Their 3.6 this season is the second-worst .
The Bears identified a problem long ago and couldn ’ t fix it .
That ’ s damning of everyone involved .
Under what circumstance would general manager Ryan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2021 ?
Either win or lose pretty .
That means making the offense effective — and fun — for the first time since 2018 , then selling their bosses on it taking off next season with a different quarterback .
Also , beat the Packers — maybe twice .
Those games are an important measuring stick for the McCaskeys — and for Bears fans everywhere .
Through 10 weeks , inside linebacker Roquan Smith leads the NFL with 15 tackles for loss , 96 tackles and 70 solo tackles .
But that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ranking second in targets and eighth in receiving yards while playing with two quarterbacks under two play-callers in a dysfunctional offense .
The Bears will finish the season with this record : 8-8 .
They have the NFL ’ s ninth-easiest strength of schedule the rest of the way .
The four teams they ’ ll play not named the Packers are a combined 11-25 .

During the Bears’ bye week, the Sun-Times’ Patrick Finley answers the biggest questions the team faces the rest of the season:
Should the Bears start Nick Foles or Mitch Trubisky against the Packers?
Are you sure there’s not a third choice? Assuming both quarterbacks are healthy, the Bears need to go back to Trubisky, if for no other reason than this: When Trubisky runs for his life behind a bad offensive line, at least he has a chance to escape.
Will offensive coordinator Bill Lazor call plays for the rest of the season?
Yes. Abdicating the play-caller role was one of the toughest choices of Matt Nagy’s professional life — and one of his finest moments as the Bears’ coach. It was an admission that he rather would give up his self-identity than keep doing something that doesn’t work. Snatching the reins back would undo any goodwill he gained, and that might prove important when chairman George McCaskey evaluates his future at the end of the season.
When will the Bears’ losing streak end?
At home against the Lions in two weeks.
Besides the quarterback, the Bears’ biggest problem is:
After six games last season, Nagy told us he wasn’t an idiot and knew his team needed to run the ball better. The Bears finished the season with 3.69 yards per carry, the fourth-worst in the league. Their 3.6 this season is the second-worst. The Bears identified a problem long ago and couldn’t fix it. That’s damning of everyone involved.
Under what circumstance would general manager Ryan Pace and Nagy keep their jobs in 2021?
Either win or lose pretty. That means making the offense effective — and fun — for the first time since 2018, then selling their bosses on it taking off next season with a different quarterback. Also, beat the Packers — maybe twice. Those games are an important measuring stick for the McCaskeys — and for Bears fans everywhere.
This Bears player deserves a Pro Bowl nod:
Through 10 weeks, inside linebacker Roquan Smith leads the NFL with 15 tackles for loss, 96 tackles and 70 solo tackles. But that’s not as impressive as Allen Robinson ranking second in targets and eighth in receiving yards while playing with two quarterbacks under two play-callers in a dysfunctional offense.
The Bears will finish the season with this record:
8-8. They have the NFL’s ninth-easiest strength of schedule the rest of the way. The four teams they’ll play not named the Packers are a combined 11-25.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-22--How, when to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ on TV in Chicago

‘ A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving , ’ a TV staple since 1973 , this year can be seen in a new place — or rather , two new places .
A one-time-only broadcast on PBS begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday , Nov. 22 , on Chicago ’ s WTTW-Channel 11 and its Kids 24/7 digital channel .
Meanwhile , the animated special is streaming now on AppleTV+ and available to all paying subscribers to the $ 4.99-a-month service .
For three days , Nov. 25-27 , “ A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving ” will be available free to non-subscribers who visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smart TVs , on TV devices including Amazon Fire TV and Roku , on game consoles including PlayStation and Xbox , and at tv.apple.com .
On “ A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving , ” the hapless hero of Charles M. Schulz ’ s comic strip again attempts to kick the football held by his frenemy Lucy , and gets roped into servicing a holiday dinner to Peppermint Patty and her friends .
AppleTV+ acquired rights to the Thanksgiving show and other Charlie Brown specials this year , taking them off ABC , their home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service launched the streaming last month with “ It ’ s the Great Pumpkin , Charlie Brown , ” there was some outcry from people who were accustomed to watching Peanuts specials free on broadcast TV but lacked AppleTV+ or the right equipment to get it .
The PBS deal was in response to the backlash , and also includes a Dec. 13 PBS airing of “ A Charlie Brown Christmas .
”

‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,’ a TV staple since 1973, this year can be seen in a new place — or rather, two new places.
A one-time-only broadcast on PBS begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, on Chicago’s WTTW-Channel 11 and its Kids 24/7 digital channel.
Meanwhile, the animated special is streaming now on AppleTV+ and available to all paying subscribers to the $4.99-a-month service. For three days, Nov. 25-27, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” will be available free to non-subscribers who visit AppleTV+ on Apple devices, on some smart TVs, on TV devices including Amazon Fire TV and Roku, on game consoles including PlayStation and Xbox, and at tv.apple.com.
On “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” the hapless hero of Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip again attempts to kick the football held by his frenemy Lucy, and gets roped into servicing a holiday dinner to Peppermint Patty and her friends.
AppleTV+ acquired rights to the Thanksgiving show and other Charlie Brown specials this year, taking them off ABC, their home since 2001. When the year-old digital service launched the streaming last month with “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” there was some outcry from people who were accustomed to watching Peanuts specials free on broadcast TV but lacked AppleTV+ or the right equipment to get it.
The PBS deal was in response to the backlash, and also includes a Dec. 13 PBS airing of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”


chicagosun-times--2020-11-21--Horoscope for Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020

Horoscope for Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions .
The moon is in Pisces .
This is an interesting day for your sign because secrets might come out or unusual events might occur that you are aware of but others are not .
It ’ s as if these facts are your own personal , exciting observations .
( This is kinda cool . )
Obviously , it ’ s a good day to keep your eyes open !
You might make a new friend .
Or possibly , you will encounter someone who is unusual in some way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again , perhaps someone you already know will do something that amazes or surprises you .
It ’ s not a boring day .
Relations with bosses , parents , teachers and the police will hold a few surprises for you , so be careful .
“ Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition !
” However , hopefully , these surprises will be pleasant ?
Whatever happens , don ’ t quit your day job .
Travel plans might suddenly fall in your lap .
Alternatively , travel plans might be canceled .
Someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might do something that surprises you or catches you off guard .
Basically , today is a bit of a crapshoot .
Double check details concerning banking , wills , inheritances and anything to do with shared property or the assets of your partner .
The reason for this is something unexpected could affect these areas , and it ’ s wise to be on top of things .
Oh yes , don ’ t be asleep at the switch .
The moon is opposite your sign , which means you have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No biggie .
However , someone else might surprise you or throw you a curveball .
Stay flexible and on your toes !
Perhaps you will meet someone new who is unusual and fascinating ?
Something related to your health , your pet , or possibly your job will surprise you .
It could be minor ; it could be major .
Whatever happens , do not be too hasty or have a knee-jerk reaction to things .
Check everything out thoroughly before you act .
Parents should know that this is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) ; nevertheless , keep your eyes open so that you have no regrets .
Meanwhile , social occasions might surprise you .
You might get an unexpected invitation somewhere or an event might be canceled .
Guard against sports accidents .
Something unusual or unexpected will affect your home routine .
Someone unexpected might knock on the door ?
A minor breakage could occur .
You might burn the toast or be out of coffee .
Could be anything .
Get dressed so that you can meet your surprises with more confidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends drive naked . )
This is an exciting day , which means you might encounter new faces and new places .
You will also be filled with new ideas because it ’ s easy for you to think outside of the box .
However , it ’ s a mildly accident-prone day , so pay attention to everything you say and do .
Keep an eye on your money and wealth .
You might find money ; you might lose money .
Likewise , be smart and guard your possessions against loss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know what ’ s going on .
Check your bank account .
The moon is in your sign dancing with unpredictable Uranus .
This makes you want to shake things up a bit and jolt others out of their velvet rut .
You might also meet someone new and exciting .
You will certainly desire , fresh and different experiences !
If Your Birthday Is Today Actor Mads Mikkelsen ( 1965 ) shares your birthday .
You march to the beat of your own drum .
You are both playful and serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you .
Because you are entering a new cycle , it means it ’ s time to define some goals to determine what you want for yourself in the next few years .
Be confident and physically energetic about going after what you want .
Just do it !

Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Pisces.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This is an interesting day for your sign because secrets might come out or unusual events might occur that you are aware of but others are not. It’s as if these facts are your own personal, exciting observations. (This is kinda cool.) Obviously, it’s a good day to keep your eyes open!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You might make a new friend. Or possibly, you will encounter someone who is unusual in some way. (But definitely interesting) Yet again, perhaps someone you already know will do something that amazes or surprises you. It’s not a boring day.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Relations with bosses, parents, teachers and the police will hold a few surprises for you, so be careful. “Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!” However, hopefully, these surprises will be pleasant? Whatever happens, don’t quit your day job.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Travel plans might suddenly fall in your lap. Alternatively, travel plans might be canceled. Someone from another country or a different culture might do something that surprises you or catches you off guard. Basically, today is a bit of a crapshoot.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Double check details concerning banking, wills, inheritances and anything to do with shared property or the assets of your partner. The reason for this is something unexpected could affect these areas, and it’s wise to be on top of things. Oh yes, don’t be asleep at the switch.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
The moon is opposite your sign, which means you have to be accommodating and cooperative with others. No biggie. However, someone else might surprise you or throw you a curveball. Stay flexible and on your toes! Perhaps you will meet someone new who is unusual and fascinating?
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Something related to your health, your pet, or possibly your job will surprise you. It could be minor; it could be major. Whatever happens, do not be too hasty or have a knee-jerk reaction to things. Check everything out thoroughly before you act.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Parents should know that this is an accident-prone day for your kids (mildly); nevertheless, keep your eyes open so that you have no regrets. Meanwhile, social occasions might surprise you. You might get an unexpected invitation somewhere or an event might be canceled. Guard against sports accidents.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Something unusual or unexpected will affect your home routine. Someone unexpected might knock on the door? A minor breakage could occur. You might burn the toast or be out of coffee. Could be anything. Get dressed so that you can meet your surprises with more confidence. (Friends don’t let friends drive naked.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is an exciting day, which means you might encounter new faces and new places. You will also be filled with new ideas because it’s easy for you to think outside of the box. However, it’s a mildly accident-prone day, so pay attention to everything you say and do.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Keep an eye on your money and wealth. You might find money; you might lose money. Likewise, be smart and guard your possessions against loss, theft or damage. Make sure you know what’s going on. Check your bank account.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
The moon is in your sign dancing with unpredictable Uranus. This makes you want to shake things up a bit and jolt others out of their velvet rut. You might also meet someone new and exciting. You will certainly desire, fresh and different experiences!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Mads Mikkelsen (1965) shares your birthday. You march to the beat of your own drum. You are both playful and serious. Your personal integrity is important to you. Because you are entering a new cycle, it means it’s time to define some goals to determine what you want for yourself in the next few years. Be confident and physically energetic about going after what you want. Just do it!


chicagosun-times--2020-11-21--3 in custody after shots fired at Chicago cops in Fernwood

Three people were taken into custody after shots were fired at Chicago police Saturday in Fernwood on the South Side @ @ @ @ @ , officers were in the 10400 block of South Union Avenue when they saw a @ @ @ @ @ police said .
He then opened fire in the direction of officers before running .
@ @ @ @ @ , and he was taken into custody , police said .
A weapon was also @ @ @ @ @ and a half later , two additional offenders were placed in custody and another weapon @ @ @ @ @ police .
No injuries were reported , police said .
Read more on crime , @ @ @ @ @ s homicides

Three people were taken into custody after shots were fired at Chicago police Saturday in Fernwood on the South Side.
Just after 10 p.m., officers were in the 10400 block of South Union Avenue when they saw a male firing shots, Chicago police said. He then opened fire in the direction of officers before running.
Officers did not return fire, and he was taken into custody, police said. A weapon was also recovered.
About an hour and a half later, two additional offenders were placed in custody and another weapon was recovered, according to police.
No injuries were reported, police said.
Area Two detectives are investigating.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides


chicagosun-times--2020-11-22--Man killed in Austin shooting

Man killed in Austin shooting

A man was killed in a shooting Saturday in Austin on the West Side .
Eli Lozada , 21 , @ @ @ @ @ about 12:30 a.m. in the 100 block of North Waller Avenue when someone approached the @ @ @ @ @ striking him in the head , Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner ’ @ @ @ @ @ was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood , where he was pronounced dead @ @ @ @ @ said .
He lived in Stickney .
No arrests have been reported .
Area Four @ @ @ @ @ more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides

A man was killed in a shooting Saturday in Austin on the West Side.
Eli Lozada, 21, was sitting in a vehicle about 12:30 a.m. in the 100 block of North Waller Avenue when someone approached the vehicle and fired shots, striking him in the head, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.
Lozada was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, where he was pronounced dead at 10:38 a.m., authorities said. He lived in Stickney.
No arrests have been reported. Area Four detectives are investigating.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides


chicagosun-times--2020-11-22--Coronavirus live blog for Nov. 22, 2020: Catholic schools could move to remote learning after Thanks

Coronavirus live blog for Nov. 22, 2020: Catholic schools could move to remote learning after Thanksgiving

Catholic schools could move to remote learning after Thanksgiving With cases of COVID-19 spiking across Illinois , the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Sunday that Catholic schools can voluntarily transition to remote learning after the Thanksgiving break .
While the archdiocese outlined a plan last month to pivot elementary schools to remote learning for two weeks at the start of next year , spokesman Manuel Gonzales said the new considerations are being made “ in light of the recent rise in the general infection rate and the warnings about travel during the holidays.
” Still , Gonzales said it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be switching to remote learning.
” Most of the 199 archdiocese schools in Cook and Lake counties have continued to offer in-person classes to their roughly 70,000 students .
The decision to give Catholic schools a remote learning option comes after parents , principals and other school employees were surveyed last week “ to gauge their comfort with in-person learning in December , ” Gonzales said .
“ In 80 percent of schools , there was strong support to stay the course of providing in-person and remote learning options , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notified the other 20 percent of schools that we would work with them on any need for alternate plans , which may include moving to remote learning for some or all of the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
” 4:00 p.m. State sees 10,012 new and confirmed coronavirus cases , 76 more deaths State health officials Sunday reported 10,012 new and probable coronavirus cases and 76 additional deaths .
Half of Sunday ’ s fatalities were reported in Cook County , and only four were among people under 60 years old .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ batch of 92,437 tests processed by the Illinois Department of Public Health in the last 24 hours .
That lowers the seven-day statewide positivity rate to 11.3 % , the state Public Health Department reported .
Illinois has seen a decrease in its daily caseloads in each of the last three days since Gov .
J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that he saw a possible “ pause in our upward movement.
” Still , the pandemic is far from over as one in 15 Chicagoans are estimated to have active coronavirus infections , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reminded people they have a social responsibility in helping curb the spread of the virus in the city .
“ This is a public health emergency and we must continue doing our parts to # ProtectChicago , ” Lightfoot tweeted Saturday night .
“ 1 in 15 Chicagoans are estimated to have COVID-19.
” Read the full report from Madeline Kenney here .
11:58 a.m. By the time you finish reading this article , another 15 Illinois residents will be infected with the coronavirus Illinois reported another 13,012 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s total number of cases diagnosed in November to 216,422 .
That means the first 20 days of this month saw nearly as many cases as the entire first seven months of the pandemic .
November has averaged more than 10,821 new cases each day — or a new infection roughly every 8 seconds .
Friday ’ s daily caseload – the state ’ s third highest since the first Illinois case was reported in late January – came on a day when 126 deaths were also reported .
That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the previous two days but up sharply from October ’ s mortality counts .
Friday also marked the first day of new statewide restrictions aimed at curbing the resurgence of the coronavirus .
“ The core philosophy here is that if we all stay home as much as possible — if we all avoid the trips outside the house that we don ’ t need to take right now — we can fight this recent surge and turn things around for our health care workers and hospital systems who are facing an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Gov .
J.B. Pritzker said at his Friday briefing on the virus .
9:18 a.m. Local businesses brace for impact new COVID restrictions : ‘ We ’ re not Amazon .
We ’ re not Google.
’ Solidarity Drive on the Museum Campus was especially quiet Friday morning , the first day in which new restrictions aimed at curbing the COVID-19 spike took effect .
With museums closed to the public until further notice , the downtown campus was quiet , as just a few fishermen cast lines into Lake Michigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waterfront .
Casinos are temporarily shuttered too , as evidenced by the desolate parking lot of the Rivers Casino in northwest suburban Des Plaines .
Gov .
J.B. Pritzker announced earlier this week that , as of Friday , a host of new restrictions would be placed on public spaces in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus .
Big box retailers must limit their capacity to 25 % — down from the 50 % capacity still allowed in grocery stores and pharmacies .
Admittance to gyms is also being crunched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed , masks are mandatory and capacity also is capped at 25 % .
It ’ s a tough balance , some fitness center owners say .
“ We understand that we ’ re part of a bigger system .
We need to keep everyone safe , ” said Tony Marquez , owner of the EFK Martial Arts in Edgewater .
“ There are guidelines that we ’ re trying to follow as best we can , from the city and state , but it does make it very difficult to make ends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported 10,012 new and probable coronavirus cases and 76 additional deaths .
• Chicago R & B artist Jeremih was reportedly transferred to a regular hospital room Saturday after spending at least a week in intensive care undergoing treatment for COVID-19 .
• State health officials on Saturday announced 11,891 confirmed and probable COVID-19 infections and an additional 127 coronavirus-related deaths .
• The World Health Organization has recorded 65 cases of the coronavirus among staff based at its headquarters , including five people who worked on the premises and were in contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good news about a COVID-19 vaccine last week , the second potential vaccine shown to be at least 90 % effective against the disease in early data from clinical trials .
If the Food and Drug Administration grants emergency use authorization to one or both vaccines , doses could be distributed beginning in late Decembe , r and the country will have its most powerful tool yet against the pandemic .
But no vaccine , no matter how effective it is or how quickly it becomes available , will be a powerful tool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — especially African Americans , who are among the most vulnerable to severe illness or death from COVID-19 — get the shot .
And as the Sun-Times ’ Brett Chase reported Sunday , distrust of a COVID-19 vaccine runs deep among Black Americans .
They ’ re less likely to volunteer for clinical trials to test vaccine safety and effectiveness .
Public opinion polls , too , have consistently shown African Americans are less likely to say they would take a coronavirus vaccine .
The health care system has a lot of work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distrust .
As states and the federal government plan public education campaigns to urge people to take a vaccine , extra effort must be made to reach the African American community , get people vaccinated and save lives .
9:01 a.m .
This Thanksgiving might be like no other , but we ’ ve had worse , and I ’ m still thankful In the Age of the Coronavirus , Thanksgiving will be very different for those of us who follow the CDC ’ s recommendations .
There will be no road trips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands around a table loaded with food to pray God ’ s blessings over the bounty and over the hands that prepared it .
There will be no gathering of sons and daughters or brothers and sisters who have been squabbling all year nor of the elders who hold out hope that whatever issues drive a wedge between them might be settled before sunset.This Thanksgiving is trying because COVID-19 is riding us like a plague , seemingly unleashed with impunity to gather up those who are summoned .
For many of us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than those of the past .
Not because we throw caution to the wind by tearing off a mask and running headlong into the danger .
But because whether you come from a tribe like mine ( I had eight sisters and nine brothers ) or are from a family of only two , think about this .
There is always someone worse off .

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With cases of COVID-19 spiking across Illinois, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Sunday that Catholic schools can voluntarily transition to remote learning after the Thanksgiving break.
While the archdiocese outlined a plan last month to pivot elementary schools to remote learning for two weeks at the start of next year, spokesman Manuel Gonzales said the new considerations are being made “in light of the recent rise in the general infection rate and the warnings about travel during the holidays.”
Still, Gonzales said it’s “too soon to say which schools will be switching to remote learning.” Most of the 199 archdiocese schools in Cook and Lake counties have continued to offer in-person classes to their roughly 70,000 students.
The decision to give Catholic schools a remote learning option comes after parents, principals and other school employees were surveyed last week “to gauge their comfort with in-person learning in December,” Gonzales said.
“In 80 percent of schools, there was strong support to stay the course of providing in-person and remote learning options,” he noted. “On Friday, we notified the other 20 percent of schools that we would work with them on any need for alternate plans, which may include moving to remote learning for some or all of the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas.”
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4:00 p.m. State sees 10,012 new and confirmed coronavirus cases, 76 more deaths
State health officials Sunday reported 10,012 new and probable coronavirus cases and 76 additional deaths.
Half of Sunday’s fatalities were reported in Cook County, and only four were among people under 60 years old.
The new cases were found among the latest batch of 92,437 tests processed by the Illinois Department of Public Health in the last 24 hours. That lowers the seven-day statewide positivity rate to 11.3%, the state Public Health Department reported.
Illinois has seen a decrease in its daily caseloads in each of the last three days since Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that he saw a possible “pause in our upward movement.”
Still, the pandemic is far from over as one in 15 Chicagoans are estimated to have active coronavirus infections, according to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who again reminded people they have a social responsibility in helping curb the spread of the virus in the city.
“This is a public health emergency and we must continue doing our parts to #ProtectChicago,” Lightfoot tweeted Saturday night. “1 in 15 Chicagoans are estimated to have COVID-19.”
Read the full report from Madeline Kenney here.
11:58 a.m. By the time you finish reading this article, another 15 Illinois residents will be infected with the coronavirus
Illinois reported another 13,012 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 infections on Friday, pushing the state’s total number of cases diagnosed in November to 216,422.
That means the first 20 days of this month saw nearly as many cases as the entire first seven months of the pandemic.
November has averaged more than 10,821 new cases each day — or a new infection roughly every 8 seconds.
Friday’s daily caseload – the state’s third highest since the first Illinois case was reported in late January – came on a day when 126 deaths were also reported. That’s down a bit from the fatality counts of the previous two days but up sharply from October’s mortality counts.
Friday also marked the first day of new statewide restrictions aimed at curbing the resurgence of the coronavirus.
“The core philosophy here is that if we all stay home as much as possible — if we all avoid the trips outside the house that we don’t need to take right now — we can fight this recent surge and turn things around for our health care workers and hospital systems who are facing an increasingly dangerous situation, across the state,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at his Friday briefing on the virus.
Read the full story here.
9:18 a.m. Local businesses brace for impact new COVID restrictions: ‘We’re not Amazon. We’re not Google.’
Solidarity Drive on the Museum Campus was especially quiet Friday morning, the first day in which new restrictions aimed at curbing the COVID-19 spike took effect.
With museums closed to the public until further notice, the downtown campus was quiet, as just a few fishermen cast lines into Lake Michigan and three men rode skateboards along the waterfront.
Casinos are temporarily shuttered too, as evidenced by the desolate parking lot of the Rivers Casino in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced earlier this week that, as of Friday, a host of new restrictions would be placed on public spaces in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Big box retailers must limit their capacity to 25% — down from the 50% capacity still allowed in grocery stores and pharmacies.
Admittance to gyms is also being crunched. No more indoor group classes are allowed, masks are mandatory and capacity also is capped at 25%. It’s a tough balance, some fitness center owners say.
“We understand that we’re part of a bigger system. We need to keep everyone safe,” said Tony Marquez, owner of the EFK Martial Arts in Edgewater. “There are guidelines that we’re trying to follow as best we can, from the city and state, but it does make it very difficult to make ends meet.”
Read the full story here.
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Analysis & Commentary
2:14 p.m. Vaccine news highlights racial disparities in COVID-19 cases
America got more good news about a COVID-19 vaccine last week, the second potential vaccine shown to be at least 90% effective against the disease in early data from clinical trials.
If the Food and Drug Administration grants emergency use authorization to one or both vaccines, doses could be distributed beginning in late Decembe,r and the country will have its most powerful tool yet against the pandemic.
But no vaccine, no matter how effective it is or how quickly it becomes available, will be a powerful tool against the pandemic if too few people — especially African Americans, who are among the most vulnerable to severe illness or death from COVID-19 — get the shot.
And as the Sun-Times’ Brett Chase reported Sunday, distrust of a COVID-19 vaccine runs deep among Black Americans. They’re less likely to volunteer for clinical trials to test vaccine safety and effectiveness. Public opinion polls, too, have consistently shown African Americans are less likely to say they would take a coronavirus vaccine.
The health care system has a lot of work to do to get past that lingering distrust. As states and the federal government plan public education campaigns to urge people to take a vaccine, extra effort must be made to reach the African American community, get people vaccinated and save lives.
Read the full editorial here.
9:01 a.m. This Thanksgiving might be like no other, but we’ve had worse, and I’m still thankful
In the Age of the Coronavirus, Thanksgiving will be very different for those of us who follow the CDC’s recommendations.
There will be no road trips.
There will be no joining of hands around a table loaded with food to pray God’s blessings over the bounty and over the hands that prepared it.
There will be no gathering of sons and daughters or brothers and sisters who have been squabbling all year nor of the elders who hold out hope that whatever issues drive a wedge between them might be settled before sunset.This Thanksgiving is trying because COVID-19 is riding us like a plague, seemingly unleashed with impunity to gather up those who are summoned.
For many of us, this makes this holiday season more important than those of the past.
Not because we throw caution to the wind by tearing off a mask and running headlong into the danger.
But because whether you come from a tribe like mine (I had eight sisters and nine brothers) or are from a family of only two, think about this.
There is always someone worse off.
Read Mary Mitchell’s full column here.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-22--Police arrest 15-year-old boy in Wisconsin mall shooting

WAUWATOSA , Wis. — A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that @ @ @ @ @ said Sunday .
Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said the shooting happened during a dispute @ @ @ @ @ .
He said four “ innocent bystanders ” suffered what were believed to be non-life @ @ @ @ @ the suspect ran out of the mall alongside other other people .
“ We do @ @ @ @ @ of altercation , and that ’ s when the bullets started flying , ” Weber @ @ @ @ @ Sunday .
The name of the suspect has not been released , and authorities didn @ @ @ @ @ .
Investigators say they have recovered a firearm .
The mall was closed Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ overnight .
Shoppers were allowed back on Sunday , police said .

WAUWATOSA, Wis. — A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that injured eight people, authorities said Sunday.
Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said the shooting happened during a dispute Friday afternoon between two groups. He said four “innocent bystanders” suffered what were believed to be non-life threatening injuries. Investigators said the suspect ran out of the mall alongside other other people.
“We do know there was some sort of altercation, and that’s when the bullets started flying,” Weber said during a press conference Sunday.
The name of the suspect has not been released, and authorities didn’t announce charges Sunday. Investigators say they have recovered a firearm.
The mall was closed Saturday, and investigators were on scene overnight. Shoppers were allowed back on Sunday, police said.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-22--Facebook beef led to fatal June shooting in Altgeld Gardens: prosecutors

A dispute that started on Facebook ultimately turned fatal in June when a 20-year-old man is alleged to have opened fire on a group of people that included his online adversary , prosecutors said during a court hearing Sunday .
The alleged shooter , Aireon Jones , was arrested Friday and charged with the first-degree murder of 24-year-old Jacquana Stanley , prosecutors said .
Judge Charles Beach ordered him held without bail during his initial court hearing .
Just after 10 p.m. on June 30 , Jones and two women stepped into the courtyard at Altgeld Gardens in the 13300 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s when he encountered Stanley and two other males , one of whom had an ongoing Facebook beef with the alleged gunman .
Prosecutors said that individual charged at Stanley but lost his footing and slipped , at which point Jones pulled a gun from his waistband .
As Stanley and the two others ran away , prosecutors said Jones moved toward them and fired multiple shots .
Stanley was struck in the lower back and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn , where he was pronounced dead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County medical examiner ’ s office reported .
Jones later admitted to opening fire when he was taken into custody , according to prosecutors , who said the entire incident was also caught on multiple security cameras .
Jones ’ public defender , James Kozlowski , said his client is a lifelong Chicagoan who graduated from UCAN Academy and works at a Family Dollar store .
Chicago police records show Jones was charged with battery in 2018 , though the disposition of that case wasn ’ t immediately known .
In urging Beach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Kozlowski claimed Jones was merely acting in self-defense after Stanley ’ s companion approached him aggressively .
Beach rebuffed that request , noting the evidence presented by prosecutors .
Jones ’ next court date was set for Tuesday .

A dispute that started on Facebook ultimately turned fatal in June when a 20-year-old man is alleged to have opened fire on a group of people that included his online adversary, prosecutors said during a court hearing Sunday.
The alleged shooter, Aireon Jones, was arrested Friday and charged with the first-degree murder of 24-year-old Jacquana Stanley, prosecutors said. Judge Charles Beach ordered him held without bail during his initial court hearing.
Aireon Jones Chicago police
Just after 10 p.m. on June 30, Jones and two women stepped into the courtyard at Altgeld Gardens in the 13300 block of South Langley, prosecutors said. That’s when he encountered Stanley and two other males, one of whom had an ongoing Facebook beef with the alleged gunman.
Prosecutors said that individual charged at Stanley but lost his footing and slipped, at which point Jones pulled a gun from his waistband. As Stanley and the two others ran away, prosecutors said Jones moved toward them and fired multiple shots.
Stanley was struck in the lower back and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead hours later, prosecutors and the Cook County medical examiner’s office reported.
Jones later admitted to opening fire when he was taken into custody, according to prosecutors, who said the entire incident was also caught on multiple security cameras.
Jones’ public defender, James Kozlowski, said his client is a lifelong Chicagoan who graduated from UCAN Academy and works at a Family Dollar store. Chicago police records show Jones was charged with battery in 2018, though the disposition of that case wasn’t immediately known.
In urging Beach to allow his client to post bail, Kozlowski claimed Jones was merely acting in self-defense after Stanley’s companion approached him aggressively. Beach rebuffed that request, noting the evidence presented by prosecutors.
Jones’ next court date was set for Tuesday.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-22--3 wounded in West Side drive-by

3 wounded in West Side drive-by

Three men were wounded in a shooting Sunday near the border of Homan Square and Lawndale on the West Side @ @ @ @ @ the sidewalk about 4 p.m. in the 3800 block of West Roosevelt Road when a @ @ @ @ @ and someone inside unleashed gunfire , Chicago police said .
A 53-year-old was struck in @ @ @ @ @ Mount Sinai Hospital , police said .
Another man , 22 , was shot in @ @ @ @ @ man , 38 , was struck multiple times .
The men were taken to Mount @ @ @ @ @ were listed in good condition , according to police .
No arrests have been reported @ @ @ @ @ investigating .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides

Three men were wounded in a shooting Sunday near the border of Homan Square and Lawndale on the West Side.
They were standing on the sidewalk about 4 p.m. in the 3800 block of West Roosevelt Road when a green KIA Soul drove by and someone inside unleashed gunfire, Chicago police said.
A 53-year-old was struck in the buttocks and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, police said. Another man, 22, was shot in the abdomen and the third man, 38, was struck multiple times.
The men were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were listed in good condition, according to police.
No arrests have been reported. Area Four detectives are investigating.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides


chicagosun-times--2020-11-22--Being mayor isn’t easy, especially this year

Since COVID-19 first arrived in Chicago in January , thousands of our fellow residents have lost their lives , our economy ’ s been knocked on its back and thousands are out of work .
And while everyone has been hurting , the pain has been hardest on our Black and Brown communities who were already struggling to begin with .
In the coming weeks , the Chicago City Council will vote on whether to approve Mayor Lori Lightfoot ’ s budget .
We hope they do .
Not because we love the budget — we don ’ t — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s making the best of a terrible situation .
In order to balance this budget , the mayor and her team had to close an astronomical $ 1.2 billion gap .
She could have done that many ways , but she chose the path where pain is shared .
Where the choices are realistic and fiscally responsible .
And , most of all , one that keeps our city on a long-term path of equity and opportunity .
Case in point , despite everything , Mayor Lightfoot still built a budget that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ongoing economic recovery efforts .
It includes an additional $ 1.7 million to support youth programs .
It has a $ 10 million investment in funding for housing and homelessness prevention , and also has an additional $ 52 million in 2021 in CARES funding for homelessness and housing assistance .
This is all on top of funding for violence prevention and mental health , domestic violence reduction and more resources for those experiencing the trauma of gun violence .
Like most people , we are not happy about the proposed property tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We also need to see more investments in community-based programming for young people , but it is easy for us to say what should happen without all the information .
We have to recognize that members of the public don ’ t have all of the information necessary to make these difficult decisions .
At the end of the day , we ’ re all in this together , even if we work at it in different ways .
Our job — in good times and bad — is to come together and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solutions , build partnerships and deliver results for our communities .
This year there were public budget hearings in which both our organizations participated .
Now we have all year to publicly explore options to support city services and citizen needs in the face of what could continue to be a challenging economy .
While this budget may not be what we ’ d hoped for — not by a long shot — it certainly does that .
The selfishness shown by a leader who refuses to actively participate in the transition that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beyond belief .
Making decisions for themselves to the detriment of the community as a whole makes you wonder if all they ever were concerned about was their power , their pride and , of course , their wallet .
It demonstrates that they were never a leader , just a narcissist .
You can decide on your own if I am referring to Donald Trump or Michael Madigan .
Though I am as far removed from the cancel culture as one can be , I truly respect the changing of the name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plus the manner and efforts that were taken to do this .
The students at Village Leadership Academy are to be applauded for initiating this change .
Communities have a right to honor those members who they see fit to be remembered through the naming of public venues .
When communities change , sometimes the names need to be changed .
This is progress , and this progress has a process .
Good job , students !

Since COVID-19 first arrived in Chicago in January, thousands of our fellow residents have lost their lives, our economy’s been knocked on its back and thousands are out of work. And while everyone has been hurting, the pain has been hardest on our Black and Brown communities who were already struggling to begin with.
In the coming weeks, the Chicago City Council will vote on whether to approve Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s budget. We hope they do. Not because we love the budget — we don’t — but because we also understand that it’s making the best of a terrible situation.
In order to balance this budget, the mayor and her team had to close an astronomical $1.2 billion gap. She could have done that many ways, but she chose the path where pain is shared. Where the choices are realistic and fiscally responsible. And, most of all, one that keeps our city on a long-term path of equity and opportunity.
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Case in point, despite everything, Mayor Lightfoot still built a budget that includes a $7 million investment in ongoing economic recovery efforts. It includes an additional $1.7 million to support youth programs. It has a $10 million investment in funding for housing and homelessness prevention, and also has an additional $52 million in 2021 in CARES funding for homelessness and housing assistance.
This is all on top of funding for violence prevention and mental health, domestic violence reduction and more resources for those experiencing the trauma of gun violence.
Like most people, we are not happy about the proposed property tax increase. No one ever is. We also need to see more investments in community-based programming for young people, but it is easy for us to say what should happen without all the information. We have to recognize that members of the public don’t have all of the information necessary to make these difficult decisions.
At the end of the day, we’re all in this together, even if we work at it in different ways. Our job — in good times and bad — is to come together and work together in good faith to develop solutions, build partnerships and deliver results for our communities.
Opinion Newsletter
This year there were public budget hearings in which both our organizations participated. Now we have all year to publicly explore options to support city services and citizen needs in the face of what could continue to be a challenging economy.
While this budget may not be what we’d hoped for — not by a long shot — it certainly does that.
Karen Freeman-Wilson, president and CEO, Chicago Urban League
Dorri McWhorter, CEO, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Selfish leaders
The selfishness shown by a leader who refuses to actively participate in the transition that we all know is inevitable is frustrating beyond belief. Making decisions for themselves to the detriment of the community as a whole makes you wonder if all they ever were concerned about was their power, their pride and, of course, their wallet. It demonstrates that they were never a leader, just a narcissist.
You can decide on your own if I am referring to Donald Trump or Michael Madigan.
Don Anderson, Oak Park
When communities change, sometimes names change
Though I am as far removed from the cancel culture as one can be, I truly respect the changing of the name of Douglas Park to Douglass Park, plus the manner and efforts that were taken to do this.
The students at Village Leadership Academy are to be applauded for initiating this change. Communities have a right to honor those members who they see fit to be remembered through the naming of public venues.
When communities change, sometimes the names need to be changed. This is progress, and this progress has a process. Good job, students!
Edward Fee, Orland Park