chicagosun-times--2020-07-13--A bold climate change plan deserves spirited support

Grass-roots protests for racial justice , sweeping the country , show that when Americans are fired up , our country can make serious progress on big structural problems that have been mired in inaction .
Next up : Saving the planet from overheating .
For far too long , our nation has shrugged off the slow-motion disaster of climate change .
We have allowed politics to defeat common sense , not unlike the Trump administration ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic .
So now is the time to rally behind a thoughtful and ambitious new climate change proposal in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind , as well , a host of excellent climate change recommendations made last week by a task force led by Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders , I-Vt. “ I think it is exciting , ” Jack Darin , director of the Sierra Club Illinois , told us on Monday of the House plan .
“ It is great to see that [ climate change ] has not fallen off the radar screen in light of everything else that is going on.
” The House ’ s 500-page plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate .
Not this Republican Senate .
But it provides a sound basis for aggressive grassroots action ; and it makes a compelling case that climate change is not an intractable problem — we can beat this thing .
And COVID-19 has shown us the foolishness of waiting to act until disaster is fully upon us .
America has failed as a global leader in the COVID-19 pandemic , with catastrophic results .
Why not learn from this and take a strong lead now on climate change ?
At the end of June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Climate Crisis laid out a group of bills to deal with climate change .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , expects the House to approve them .
Among the provisions : All electricity must come from renewable or zero-carbon nuclear sources by 2040 , vehicles must be electric , buildings should be much more energy efficient , natural gas leaks in infrastructure should be reduced and mass transit should be significantly expanded .
The plan also calls for the federal government to subsidize the development of renewable energy with a goal of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fuels by 2050 .
“ It ’ s bold , ” said Josh Mogerman , spokesman for the Natural Resources Defense Council .
“ It has a lot of essential things that need to be addressed and addressed quickly.
” The bill fits with what climate experts say are the key paths we must take : renewable energy , energy efficiency and using only electricity to power transportation , homes , commercial buildings and industry .
The aim is to limit the increase in global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius .
Many Republicans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t need , especially at a time when the economy is groaning beneath the coronavirus pandemic .
But the longer we fail to act , the worse the ultimate damage to the economy will be .
At minimum , the House climate change plan offers Democrats shovel-ready legislation they can act on should they prevail in the November elections .
The House bills also would create new jobs for people who retrofit polluting buildings and infrastructure , and who build new green projects .
It would help workers in fossil fuel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and steer new jobs to economically challenged communities .
Around the world , we already are seeing extreme weather and ocean acidification , damaging ecosystems and biodiversity .
And people are catching on to the immense threat .
A majority of Americans now say dealing with climate change should be a “ top priority , ” compared with just 38 percent in 2016 , according to the Pew Research Center .
Worrisome signs are all around , in fact , that climate change might fry our planet more quickly than we think .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fueling wildfires and melting the permafrost , releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and accelerating warming .
The bellwether “ Doomsday glacier ” in the Antarctic is losing ice at an ever-more-quickly rate .
Because of unusually hot weather , Chicago just recorded its longest streak of high-pollution days in more than a decade .
Last month tied for the sixth warmest June on record .
Increasingly heavy storms made May the wettest on record , for the third year in a row .
In a study published earlier this month , scientists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emissions now , it could be decades before we see the benefits .
That ’ s an argument for getting started .
The House Democrats have put forth a good plan .
They need your help to make it happen .

Grass-roots protests for racial justice, sweeping the country, show that when Americans are fired up, our country can make serious progress on big structural problems that have been mired in inaction.
Next up: Saving the planet from overheating.
For far too long, our nation has shrugged off the slow-motion disaster of climate change. We have allowed politics to defeat common sense, not unlike the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
So now is the time to rally behind a thoughtful and ambitious new climate change proposal in the U.S. House. We should get behind, as well, a host of excellent climate change recommendations made last week by a task force led by Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
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“I think it is exciting,” Jack Darin, director of the Sierra Club Illinois, told us on Monday of the House plan. “It is great to see that [climate change] has not fallen off the radar screen in light of everything else that is going on.”
The House’s 500-page plan is not expected to survive in the Senate. Not this Republican Senate. But it provides a sound basis for aggressive grassroots action; and it makes a compelling case that climate change is not an intractable problem — we can beat this thing.
And COVID-19 has shown us the foolishness of waiting to act until disaster is fully upon us.
America has failed as a global leader in the COVID-19 pandemic, with catastrophic results. Why not learn from this and take a strong lead now on climate change?
At the end of June, the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis laid out a group of bills to deal with climate change. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., expects the House to approve them.
Among the provisions: All electricity must come from renewable or zero-carbon nuclear sources by 2040, vehicles must be electric, buildings should be much more energy efficient, natural gas leaks in infrastructure should be reduced and mass transit should be significantly expanded.
The plan also calls for the federal government to subsidize the development of renewable energy with a goal of ending of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels by 2050.
“It’s bold,” said Josh Mogerman, spokesman for the Natural Resources Defense Council. “It has a lot of essential things that need to be addressed and addressed quickly.”
The bill fits with what climate experts say are the key paths we must take: renewable energy, energy efficiency and using only electricity to power transportation, homes, commercial buildings and industry. The aim is to limit the increase in global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Many Republicans call the plan a jobs-killer that we don’t need, especially at a time when the economy is groaning beneath the coronavirus pandemic. But the longer we fail to act, the worse the ultimate damage to the economy will be. At minimum, the House climate change plan offers Democrats shovel-ready legislation they can act on should they prevail in the November elections.
The House bills also would create new jobs for people who retrofit polluting buildings and infrastructure, and who build new green projects. It would help workers in fossil fuel industries to transition to green jobs, and steer new jobs to economically challenged communities.
Around the world, we already are seeing extreme weather and ocean acidification, damaging ecosystems and biodiversity. And people are catching on to the immense threat. A majority of Americans now say dealing with climate change should be a “top priority,” compared with just 38 percent in 2016, according to the Pew Research Center.
Worrisome signs are all around, in fact, that climate change might fry our planet more quickly than we think.
Days of 100-plus-degree heat in Siberia are fueling wildfires and melting the permafrost, releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and accelerating warming. The bellwether “Doomsday glacier” in the Antarctic is losing ice at an ever-more-quickly rate.
Because of unusually hot weather, Chicago just recorded its longest streak of high-pollution days in more than a decade. Last month tied for the sixth warmest June on record. Increasingly heavy storms made May the wettest on record, for the third year in a row.
In a study published earlier this month, scientists said that even if we cut carbon emissions now, it could be decades before we see the benefits. That’s an argument for getting started.
The House Democrats have put forth a good plan.
They need your help to make it happen.
Send letters to letters@suntimes.com.


chicagosun-times--2020-07-13--Blackhawks notebook: Jonathan Toews takes controversial stance on coronavirus, NHL Return to Play pl

Blackhawks notebook: Jonathan Toews takes controversial stance on coronavirus, NHL Return to Play plan

The Blackhawks have gone to great lengths , including a multi-month moratorium on interviews throughout the spring , to stay out of the spotlight during the coronavirus pandemic .
But with daily practices — and daily interviews — resuming Monday , Hawks captain Jonathan Toews didn ’ t take long to make several controversial comments about the pandemic .
Asked about the NHL ’ s Return to Play plan , which will create a so-called bubble around players in the hub cities , Toews said he ’ s excited that hockey will be a “ frontrunner ” in the return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to find all sorts of different attitudes as far as the bubble , ” he added .
“ Part of me just says being away from people and isolating ourselves isn ’ t really the answer.
” Toews expanded on his thoughts a few minutes later .
“ Does anybody really know how and when people catch this thing ?
” he asked rhetorically .
“ The best you can do is get good rest , eat healthy , take care of your body , do the little things that lower your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
” “ Sitting around and worrying about it is just going to drive you crazy .
The NHL ’ s gone to great lengths to create a safe environment .
It ’ s far from perfect , but everyone has their own beliefs in seeing where they stand with all this.
” Toews ’ comments caused a stir on Twitter , with many fans pointing out many studies indicate scientists actually have determined how COVID-19 is transmitted , and that social distancing has proven effective in slowing that transmission .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outspoken moment since the season stopped .
Toews posted an emotional statement on Instagram on June 1 , shortly after George Floyd ’ s death , calling for “ white people to open our eyes and our hearts.
” Brent Seabrook ’ s bearded face was somehow both a familiar and also surprising sight at Fifth Third Arena on Monday .
After 15 seasons with the Hawks , Seabrook has endured thousands and thousands of Hawks practices ; he greatly predates the Hawks ’ practice facility itself .
But not since Dec. 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , skated with the rest of the team .
“ It ’ s not going to be easy , but the fact that he ’ s here and he can provide his experience and his presence to the group , it ’ s a huge benefit for us , ” Colliton said .
“ I know Brent is fully aware of his body and what he wants to do , ” Keith said .
“ To be joining the group in the middle of summer , without a proper lead-up to the training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ character and commitment he has .
We all take note of that and it inspires all of us.
” Top prospect Ian Mitchell unofficially signed his entry-level contract with the Hawks in April , but that contract hasn ’ t been officially filed yet , because its start date remains to be determined .
The Hawks could burn one of Mitchell ’ s three entry-level years on 2019-20 , letting him practice with the team , but he ’ d remain ineligible for the playoffs because he signed after the season stopped in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract start with the 2020-21 season .
General manager Stan Bowman said Monday that he ’ s close to an agreement with Mitchell ’ s agent about which path to take .
Oilers defenseman Mike Green was one of a handful of players around the league to opt out of the NHL ’ s restart .
The 34-year-old veteran , who played just two games for the Oilers after a deadline trade from Detroit and before the season pause , cited “ deeply personal family health reasons.
” The Oilers also missed young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at their first practice Monday .
Jones , like Corey Crawford , received the “ unfit for play ” designation .
Their absences deal a significant blow to the Oilers ’ defensive depth .

The Blackhawks have gone to great lengths, including a moratorium on interviews throughout the spring, to stay out of the spotlight during the coronavirus pandemic.
But with daily practices — and daily interviews — resuming Monday, captain Jonathan Toews didn’t take long to make several controversial comments about the pandemic.
Asked about the NHL’s Return to Play plan, which will create a so-called bubble around players in the hub cities, Toews said he’s excited that hockey will be a “front-runner” in the return of sports.
“You’re going to find all sorts of different attitudes as far as the bubble,” he said. “Part of me just says being away from people and isolating ourselves isn’t really the answer.”
Toews expanded on his thoughts a few minutes later.
“Does anybody really know how and when people catch this thing?” he asked rhetorically. “The best you can do is get good rest, eat healthy, take care of your body, do the little things that lower your chances. What else can you do?
“Sitting around and worrying about it is just going to drive you crazy. The NHL’s gone to great lengths to create a safe environment. It’s far from perfect, but everyone has their own beliefs in seeing where they stand with all this.”
Toews’ comments caused a stir on Twitter, with many fans pointing out studies indicating scientists actually have determined how COVID-19 is transmitted, and that social-distancing has proved effective in slowing that transmission.
It’s not his first outspoken moment since the season stopped. Toews posted an emotional statement on Instagram on June 1, shortly after George Floyd’s death, calling for “white people to open our eyes and our hearts.”
Seabrook’s return praised
Defenseman Brent Seabrook’s bearded face was somehow a familiar as well as a surprising sight at Fifth Third Arena.
After 15 seasons with the Hawks, Seabrook has endured thousands and thousands of practices. But not since Dec. 18 had Seabrook, coming off three surgeries, skated with the rest of the team.
“It’s not going to be easy, but the fact that he’s here and he can provide his experience and his presence to the group, it’s a huge benefit for us,” coach Jeremy Colliton said.
“I know Brent is fully aware of his body and what he wants to do,” defenseman Duncan Keith said. “To be joining the group in the middle of summer, without a proper lead-up to the training camp, just shows the kind of character and commitment he has. We all take note of that, and it inspires all of us.”
Brent Seabrook (right) keeps pace with Drake Caggiula (left) during a drill Monday. AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski
Mitchell agreement imminent
Top prospect Ian Mitchell unofficially signed his entry-level contract with the Hawks in April, but that contract hasn’t been officially filed yet because its start date remains to be determined.
The Hawks could burn one of Mitchell’s three entry-level years on 2019-20, letting him practice with the team, but he’d be ineligible for the playoffs because he signed after the season stopped in March. Or they could have his contract start with the 2020-21 season.
General manager Stan Bowman said he’s close to an agreement with Mitchell’s agent about which path to take.
Oilers down 2 defensemen
Oilers defenseman Mike Green was one of a handful of players to opt out of the restart. The 34-year-old veteran, who played only two games for the Oilers after a deadline trade from Detroit and before the season pause, cited “deeply personal family health reasons.”
The Oilers also missed young defenseman Caleb Jones at their first practice. Jones, like Corey Crawford, received the ‘‘unfit for play’’ designation.


chicagosun-times--2020-07-13--Loyola scales back plans for reopening campus this fall, will move most classes online

Most of Loyola University ’ s classes this fall will be online , according to an email sent to students , faculty and staff Monday .
The email , sent from university President Jo Ann Rooney and Provost Norberto Grzywacz , announced that in-person classes will only be offered for courses that need face-to-face instruction — things like labs , research and experiential learning classes .
The move represents a scaling back of previous plans .
Loyola had earlier announced they would offer a greater mix of online and in-person courses this fall .
The university did not respond to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be online this fall .
“ Our priority remains the health , safety , and well-being of our Loyola community , ” the email said .
“ As COVID-19 infection rates and deaths continue to increase across numerous states , we share the concerns of our faculty , staff , and broader community.
” Carlos Martinez , a rising senior at Loyola from Little Village , said he wasn ’ t shocked by the university ’ s announcement , but after a challenging transition to online classes this spring , he said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same ” as when classes are in person .
Martinez , 21 , has a scholarship that typically secures him on-campus housing .
But with the university ’ s single-occupancy requirement in dorms , Martinez said he isn ’ t confident there will be housing available for him .
“ I understand we need to take care of ourselves and be responsible , ” Martinez said .
“ I ’ m not getting the full experience of living on campus and being immersed in community .
It ’ s kind of sad.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Loyola student government who is from New Jersey , said he found the email upsetting , especially for incoming freshmen and students who scrambled to find living arrangements for the fall .
Still , “ there ’ s no college experience if you pass away from coronavirus , ” said Carfagno , 20 , noting the health and safety of staff and students as the most important consideration .
Studying health care administration , Carfagno said most of his classes rely on group assignments , a task that becomes increasingly challenging as students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ timezones .
“ There ’ s people that do well in an online environment , ” Carfagno said .
“ I ’ m just one of the ones that don ’ t do well .
...
I ’ m a better hands-on learner .
It ’ s not ideal , but it ’ s the safest.
” The school also plans to provide in-person courses and research for international students — as well as domestic students .
Doing so will permit international students to stay in the U.S. in light of the Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attending schools that are entirely online can no longer stay in the country .
Students will still be allowed to live in dorms , though the university had previously announced that all rooms will be singles , and the school is working with a nearby Hampton Inn to secure additional rooms to house students .
The university also plans to conduct frequent COVID-19 testing and contact tracing .
Loyola had previously warned that they might move entirely online , depending on how the pandemic evolved .

Most of Loyola University’s classes this fall will be online, according to an email sent to students, faculty and staff Monday.
The email, sent from university President Jo Ann Rooney and Provost Norberto Grzywacz, announced that in-person classes will only be offered for courses that need face-to-face instruction — things like labs, research and experiential learning classes.
The move represents a scaling back of previous plans. Loyola had earlier announced they would offer a greater mix of online and in-person courses this fall. The university did not respond to questions of what percent of classes will be online this fall.
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“Our priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our Loyola community,” the email said. “As COVID-19 infection rates and deaths continue to increase across numerous states, we share the concerns of our faculty, staff, and broader community.”
Carlos Martinez, a rising senior at Loyola from Little Village, said he wasn’t shocked by the university’s announcement, but after a challenging transition to online classes this spring, he said the fall “won’t be the same” as when classes are in person.
Martinez, 21, has a scholarship that typically secures him on-campus housing. But with the university’s single-occupancy requirement in dorms, Martinez said he isn’t confident there will be housing available for him.
“I understand we need to take care of ourselves and be responsible,” Martinez said. “I’m not getting the full experience of living on campus and being immersed in community. It’s kind of sad.”
Sal Carfagno, a member of the Loyola student government who is from New Jersey, said he found the email upsetting, especially for incoming freshmen and students who scrambled to find living arrangements for the fall. Still, “there’s no college experience if you pass away from coronavirus,” said Carfagno, 20, noting the health and safety of staff and students as the most important consideration.
Studying health care administration, Carfagno said most of his classes rely on group assignments, a task that becomes increasingly challenging as students have to coordinate working online and across timezones.
“There’s people that do well in an online environment,” Carfagno said. “I’m just one of the ones that don’t do well. ... I’m a better hands-on learner. It’s not ideal, but it’s the safest.”
The school also plans to provide in-person courses and research for international students — as well as domestic students. Doing so will permit international students to stay in the U.S. in light of the Trump Administration’s order that international students attending schools that are entirely online can no longer stay in the country.
Students will still be allowed to live in dorms, though the university had previously announced that all rooms will be singles, and the school is working with a nearby Hampton Inn to secure additional rooms to house students. The university also plans to conduct frequent COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.
Loyola had previously warned that they might move entirely online, depending on how the pandemic evolved.


chicagosun-times--2020-07-13--Pot shop steps from Rush Street would be out of character with neighborhood, alderman, bar owners ar

Pot shop steps from Rush Street would be out of character with neighborhood, alderman, bar owners argue

With city officials primed to determine whether a pot shop can open in the middle of one of Chicago ’ s busiest nightlife districts , a coalition of neighbors has launched a campaign to delay a Friday vote on the proposal and ultimately keep legal weed out of their backyard .
Given the pushback from neighbors and business leaders in the Gold Coast , local Ald .
Brian Hopkins ( 2nd ) told the Sun-Times Monday that he ’ s already submitted a letter to the city ’ s Zoning Board of Appeals opposing the recreational pot dispensary that Loop-based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighborhood is organized [ and ] active .
Leaders have emerged , ” said Hopkins .
“ It ’ s about as stirred up as I ’ ve ever seen it.
” The resistance comes four months after the Gold Coast Neighbors Association came out against PharmaCann ’ s location and another proposed pot store Cresco Labs is looking to open at 21-29 W. Division .
The coalition opposing PharmaCann ’ s plan — dubbed Stop Pot at 12-14 W. Maple — has raised a list of concerns about that location , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area and the proposed store functioning as a cash-only business like other weed shops in the state .
The group is also warning of the proposed store ’ s close proximity to Ogden International School .
While city zoning rules prevent pot establishments from opening within 500 feet of a school , the coalition noted in a statement that PharmaCann ’ s new location is less than 550 feet from Ogden .
Hopkins agrees with opponents that the dispensary “ is not a suitable use for this community .
It is not in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community.
” John Colletti , a member of the coalition and the managing partner of Gibsons Restaurant Group , believes the ZBA will ultimately side with his group , though he doesn ’ t understand why PharmaCann doesn ’ t simply pursue a location that ’ s less contentious .
“ Why would PharmaCann want to come here when the residents don ’ t like them ?
” said Colletti , whose flagship bar and steakhouse , and sister business Hugo ’ s Frog Bar , is just steps from PharmaCann ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a pot shop is so alarming in a neighborhood celebrated for its nightlife and drinking culture , Colletti said he and other proprietors have spent years managing intoxicated customers .
“ If you look at the street right now as it is , there ’ s some of the finest restaurants in the country right here by us who serve properly and watch the customers , care for the customers , ” said Colletti , whose restaurant routinely ranks among the top 10 in sales for independent restaurants nationwide .
The coalition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s virtual hearing until an in-person meeting can be held , claiming the board is “ rushing ” the process .
PharmaCann spokesman Jeremy Unruh said the claim that the process is being rushed “ is more of the same smoke-and-mirror logic that we ’ ve seen from this splinter group since before the COVID-19 shutdown.
” “ The objectors have had almost half-a-year to prepare for the upcoming hearing , and any suggestion that the process in unfair or hasty is misplaced , ” added Unruh .
In fact , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chicago has been significantly delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic .
PharmaCann was initially slated to appear before the ZBA in March , but Unruh said that hearing was pushed back and only rescheduled in recent weeks .
After Mayor Lori Lightfoot barred pot sales in much of the downtown area , cannabis firms began prospecting in pricy , retail-friendly areas just outside the so-called “ exclusion zone.
” But as companies sought to set up shop in hot retail corridors in the Gold Coast and River North , some faced opposition from neighborhood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legalization law , existing operators of medical dispensaries were given the opportunity to also sell recreational weed at those stores and open additional locations to exclusively serve adult-use customers .
In order to earn a state license for those new stores , pot firms must first get local zoning approval .
Despite pushback from Ald .
Brendan Reilly ( 42nd ) and the River North Residents Association , the ZBA granted MOCA Modern Cannabis special-use zoning approval in March for a recreational dispensary at 213-232 W. Ohio .
The decision drew a swift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lightfoot ’ s appointed zoning board “ ignored overwhelming neighborhood & aldermanic opposition.
” Ahead of that meeting , Hopkins and Ald .
Walter Burnett ( 27th ) said that Lightfoot ’ s efforts to diminish aldermanic authority have effectively left them on the sidelines of the pot zoning process .
On Monday , Hopkins noted that Friday ’ s ruling by the ZBA would serve as “ a test of the weight of aldermanic opinion on an issue like this that almost used to be exclusively decided based on the prevailing support @ @ @ @ @ @

With city officials primed to determine whether a pot shop can open in the middle of one of Chicago’s busiest nightlife districts, a coalition of neighbors has launched a campaign to delay a Friday vote on the proposal and ultimately keep legal weed out of their backyard.
Given the pushback from neighbors and business leaders in the Gold Coast, local Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) told the Sun-Times Monday that he’s already submitted a letter to the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals opposing the recreational pot dispensary that Loop-based PharmaCann hopes to open.
“The neighborhood is organized [and] active. Leaders have emerged,” said Hopkins. “It’s about as stirred up as I’ve ever seen it.”
The resistance comes four months after the Gold Coast Neighbors Association came out against PharmaCann’s location and another proposed pot store Cresco Labs is looking to open at 21-29 W. Division.
The coalition opposing PharmaCann’s plan — dubbed Stop Pot at 12-14 W. Maple — has raised a list of concerns about that location, including the likelihood for added congestion in the area and the proposed store functioning as a cash-only business like other weed shops in the state.
The group is also warning of the proposed store’s close proximity to Ogden International School. While city zoning rules prevent pot establishments from opening within 500 feet of a school, the coalition noted in a statement that PharmaCann’s new location is less than 550 feet from Ogden.
Hopkins agrees with opponents that the dispensary “is not a suitable use for this community. It is not in conformity with the character of the surrounding community.”
PharmaCann hopes to open weed dispensary at 12-14 W. Maple. Google
Gibsons: ‘Residents don’t like them’
John Colletti, a member of the coalition and the managing partner of Gibsons Restaurant Group, believes the ZBA will ultimately side with his group, though he doesn’t understand why PharmaCann doesn’t simply pursue a location that’s less contentious.
“Why would PharmaCann want to come here when the residents don’t like them?” said Colletti, whose flagship bar and steakhouse, and sister business Hugo’s Frog Bar, is just steps from PharmaCann’s planned dispensary.
Asked why the presence of a pot shop is so alarming in a neighborhood celebrated for its nightlife and drinking culture, Colletti said he and other proprietors have spent years managing intoxicated customers.
“If you look at the street right now as it is, there’s some of the finest restaurants in the country right here by us who serve properly and watch the customers, care for the customers,” said Colletti, whose restaurant routinely ranks among the top 10 in sales for independent restaurants nationwide.
The coalition is urging the ZBA to delay PharmaCann’s virtual hearing until an in-person meeting can be held, claiming the board is “rushing” the process.
PharmaCann spokesman Jeremy Unruh said the claim that the process is being rushed “is more of the same smoke-and-mirror logic that we’ve seen from this splinter group since before the COVID-19 shutdown.”
“The objectors have had almost half-a-year to prepare for the upcoming hearing, and any suggestion that the process in unfair or hasty is misplaced,” added Unruh.
In fact, the race to open recreational weed stores in Chicago has been significantly delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. PharmaCann was initially slated to appear before the ZBA in March, but Unruh said that hearing was pushed back and only rescheduled in recent weeks.
‘We are in unchartered territory here’
After Mayor Lori Lightfoot barred pot sales in much of the downtown area, cannabis firms began prospecting in pricy, retail-friendly areas just outside the so-called “exclusion zone.” But as companies sought to set up shop in hot retail corridors in the Gold Coast and River North, some faced opposition from neighborhood groups and residents.
Under the statewide legalization law, existing operators of medical dispensaries were given the opportunity to also sell recreational weed at those stores and open additional locations to exclusively serve adult-use customers. In order to earn a state license for those new stores, pot firms must first get local zoning approval.
Despite pushback from Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) and the River North Residents Association, the ZBA granted MOCA Modern Cannabis special-use zoning approval in March for a recreational dispensary at 214-232 W. Ohio. The decision drew a swift rebuke from Reilly, who tweeted that Lightfoot’s appointed zoning board “ignored overwhelming neighborhood & aldermanic opposition.”
Ahead of that meeting, Hopkins and Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) said that Lightfoot’s efforts to diminish aldermanic authority have effectively left them on the sidelines of the pot zoning process. On Monday, Hopkins noted that Friday’s ruling by the ZBA would serve as “a test of the weight of aldermanic opinion on an issue like this that almost used to be exclusively decided based on the prevailing support or opposition of the alderman.
“We are in unchartered territory here.”


chicagosun-times--2020-07-13--Body of ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera recovered from California lake

LOS ANGELES — The body of “ Glee ” star Naya Rivera was found Monday near the surface of a Southern California lake , authorities said .
Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub said at a news conference that the body that search crews found floating in the northeast corner of Lake Piru earlier in the day was the 33-year-old Rivera .
Ayub said that while an autopsy and official identification are forthcoming , the circumstances from the location of the body to the fact that no one else has been reported missing in the lake makes the department “ confident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rivera.
” Authorities say they believe Rivera drowned .
The discovery came five days after Rivera disappeared on Lake Piru , where her 4-year-old son was found July 8 asleep and alone on a rented pontoon boat , authorities said .
She and her son , Josey Hollis Dorsey , had climbed off the boat and gone swimming .
The boy told investigators that his mother helped him get back aboard , then he looked back and saw her disappear into the water , Ayub said .
“ She must have mustered enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the boat , but not enough to save herself , ” Ayub said .
“ Glee ” star Naya Rivera ’ s 4-year-old son told investigators that his mother , whose body was found in a Southern California lake Monday , boosted him back on to the deck of their rented boat before he looked back and saw her disappearing under the water , authorities said .
“ She must have mustered enough energy to get her son back on the boat , but not enough to save herself , ” Ventura County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conference .
The boy was found asleep and alone in a life vest on the drifting pontoon boat about three hours after they launched on Lake Piru northwest of Los Angeles , setting off a five-day search that ended with the discovery of the body of the 33-year-old floating near the surface early Monday , authorities said .
The mother and son had gone swimming , which was permitted in that part of the lake , Ayub said .
She was not wearing a life vest .
Authorities believe that Rivera drowned accidentally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely trapped in the vegetation under the lake for several days before floating to the top , Ayub said .
Divers had already thoroughly searched the area where she was eventually found , but shrubbery that had grown wildly in the area , which was recently dry , must have kept her hidden in the murky water .
Family members chatted with Rivera via FaceTime when she was on the boat , and search crews watched those videos for clues to where she might have gone down , Ayub said .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her family throughout this ordeal , ” Ayub said “ We share in their grief.
” The lake an hour ’ s drive from Los Angeles was searched by dozens of divers working in waters with little visibility , with help from sonar and robotic devices combing the bottom and helicopters and drones searching above .
The body was flown 40 miles to the coroner ’ s office in Ventura , where an autopsy would be conducted , authorities said .
Rivera played singing cheerleader Santana Lopez for six seasons on the Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third major cast member from the show to die in their 30s .
The announcement of her death comes seven years to the day after co-star Cory Monteith died at 31 from a toxic mix of alcohol and heroin , with the series losing one of its leads while it was still on the air .
Another co-star , Mark Salling , who Rivera dated at one point , killed himself in 2018 at age 35 after pleading guilty to child pornography charges .
Rivera had experience boating on the lake in Los @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When the boat failed to return , its vendor found the vessel drifting in the northern end of the lake late Wednesday afternoon with the boy asleep on board , about three hours after it was first taken out .
The boy was wearing a life vest , and another life jacket was found in the boat along with Rivera ’ s purse and identification .
The boy , Rivera ’ s son from her marriage to actor Ryan Dorsey , was safe and healthy and quickly reunited with family members after he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents divorced in 2018 after nearly four years of marriage .
The most recent tweet on Rivera ’ s account , from the day before her death , read “ just the two of us ” along with a photo of her and her son .

LOS ANGELES — The body of “Glee” star Naya Rivera was found Monday near the surface of a Southern California lake, authorities said.
Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub said at a news conference that the body that search crews found floating in the northeast corner of Lake Piru earlier in the day was the 33-year-old Rivera.
Ayub said that while an autopsy and official identification are forthcoming, the circumstances from the location of the body to the fact that no one else has been reported missing in the lake makes the department “confident that the body we found is Naya Rivera.” Authorities say they believe Rivera drowned.
The discovery came five days after Rivera disappeared on Lake Piru, where her 4-year-old son was found July 8 asleep and alone on a rented pontoon boat, authorities said.
She and her son, Josey Hollis Dorsey, had climbed off the boat and gone swimming. The boy told investigators that his mother helped him get back aboard, then he looked back and saw her disappear into the water, Ayub said.
“She must have mustered enough energy to get her son back on the boat, but not enough to save herself,” Ayub said.
“Glee” star Naya Rivera ’s 4-year-old son told investigators that his mother, whose body was found in a Southern California lake Monday, boosted him back on to the deck of their rented boat before he looked back and saw her disappearing under the water, authorities said.
“She must have mustered enough energy to get her son back on the boat, but not enough to save herself,” Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub said at a news conference.
The boy was found asleep and alone in a life vest on the drifting pontoon boat about three hours after they launched on Lake Piru northwest of Los Angeles, setting off a five-day search that ended with the discovery of the body of the 33-year-old floating near the surface early Monday, authorities said.
The mother and son had gone swimming, which was permitted in that part of the lake, Ayub said. She was not wearing a life vest.
Authorities believe that Rivera drowned accidentally, and that her body was most likely trapped in the vegetation under the lake for several days before floating to the top, Ayub said.
Divers had already thoroughly searched the area where she was eventually found, but shrubbery that had grown wildly in the area, which was recently dry, must have kept her hidden in the murky water.
Family members chatted with Rivera via FaceTime when she was on the boat, and search crews watched those videos for clues to where she might have gone down, Ayub said.
“It has been an extremely difficult time for her family throughout this ordeal,” Ayub said “We share in their grief.”
The lake an hour’s drive from Los Angeles was searched by dozens of divers working in waters with little visibility, with help from sonar and robotic devices combing the bottom and helicopters and drones searching above.
The body was flown 40 miles to the coroner’s office in Ventura, where an autopsy would be conducted, authorities said.
Rivera played singing cheerleader Santana Lopez for six seasons on the Fox musical-comedy “Glee.”
She is the third major cast member from the show to die in their 30s. The announcement of her death comes seven years to the day after co-star Cory Monteith died at 31 from a toxic mix of alcohol and heroin, with the series losing one of its leads while it was still on the air.
Another co-star, Mark Salling, who Rivera dated at one point, killed himself in 2018 at age 35 after pleading guilty to child pornography charges.
Rivera had experience boating on the lake in Los Padres National Forest, authorities said.
When the boat failed to return, its vendor found the vessel drifting in the northern end of the lake late Wednesday afternoon with the boy asleep on board, about three hours after it was first taken out.
The boy was wearing a life vest, and another life jacket was found in the boat along with Rivera’s purse and identification.
The boy, Rivera’s son from her marriage to actor Ryan Dorsey, was safe and healthy and quickly reunited with family members after he was found, authorities said. His parents divorced in 2018 after nearly four years of marriage.
The most recent tweet on Rivera’s account, from the day before her death, read “just the two of us” along with a photo of her and her son.


chicagosun-times--2020-07-13--New Trump rule barred DePaul student from overseas from entering the U.S., lawsuit says

An international student at DePaul University was denied entry into the United States because of a new policy from the Trump administration , according to a new legal filing co-signed by nearly 60 universities .
Under a rule introduced July 6 by the Trump administration , students from foreign countries can ’ t stay in the country if they are attending a school that is only offering online courses for the fall 2020 semester .
They also could be denied visas if they take too many online classes at schools offering a mix of digital and in-person instruction .
Last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Institute of Technology filed a lawsuit against the federal government seeking to block the new rule .
On Sunday , 59 schools — including DePaul and Northwestern and the University of Chicago and University of Illinois — filed an amicus brief supporting the suit .
The brief says that on July 8 , the student was returning from South Korea when he was barred from entering the country at a San Francisco airport .
The student , who was not named , wasn ’ t allowed into the country because he had not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filing stated .
Federal agents argued since the student wasn ’ t yet registered for classes , he couldn ’ t prove his coursework would meet the new requirements , according to the brief .
Other students across the country have been told they can ’ t receive a visa until their schools comply with the ruling , the filing alleges .
“ The new ICE rule limits the flexibility we have in determining the best ways to provide safe options for our students , faculty and staff , ” Carol Hughes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement Monday .
“ The potential impact may be devastating to many students who will be forced to give up their studies .
Many who leave the United States will not return.
” Hughes said she couldn ’ t comment on specific cases , including the student featured in the brief , but said this rule will force an exodus of international talent from the U.S. “ America will surely lose more than student enrollment , ” Hughes said .
“ We will lose the many talents and abilities that these students bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Also Monday , a separate lawsuit against the federal government was filed by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the top prosecutors of 17 other states .
The suit , filed in federal court in Massachusetts , argues the arrival of the coronavirus — which has claimed over 130,000 lives nationwide — forced universities to overhaul operations in order to keep students , faculty and staff safe .
As many of these institutions had finalized or nearly finalized plans for the fall semester , they were blindsided with the “ abrupt change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The federal government ’ s move will only “ inflict harm ” on the international student body and on universities across the country , the suit said .
These institutions have the burden of certifying by August 4 that every foreign student meets federal requirements .
The lawsuit called the move from ICE “ senseless and cruel to our universities and students ” that only puts people at risk during a public health crisis .
The suit asks the court to postpone the date when the ruling goes into effect , to declare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agents from enforcing the rule .
Manny Ramos is a corps member in Report for America , a not-for-profit journalism program that aims to bolster Sun-Times coverage of Chicago ’ s South and West sides .

An international student at DePaul University was denied entry into the United States because of a new policy from the Trump administration, according to a new legal filing co-signed by nearly 60 universities.
Under a rule introduced July 6 by the Trump administration, students from foreign countries can’t stay in the country if they are attending a school that is only offering online courses for the fall 2020 semester. They also could be denied visas if they take too many online classes at schools offering a mix of digital and in-person instruction.
Last week, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed a lawsuit against the federal government seeking to block the new rule. On Sunday, 59 schools — including DePaul and Northwestern and the University of Chicago and University of Illinois — filed an amicus brief supporting the suit.
The brief says that on July 8, the student was returning from South Korea when he was barred from entering the country at a San Francisco airport. The student, who was not named, wasn’t allowed into the country because he had not yet enrolled in courses, the legal filing stated.
Federal agents argued since the student wasn’t yet registered for classes, he couldn’t prove his coursework would meet the new requirements, according to the brief. Other students across the country have been told they can’t receive a visa until their schools comply with the ruling, the filing alleges.
“The new ICE rule limits the flexibility we have in determining the best ways to provide safe options for our students, faculty and staff,” Carol Hughes, spokeswoman for DePaul, said in a statement Monday. “The potential impact may be devastating to many students who will be forced to give up their studies. Many who leave the United States will not return.”
Hughes said she couldn’t comment on specific cases, including the student featured in the brief, but said this rule will force an exodus of international talent from the U.S.
“America will surely lose more than student enrollment,” Hughes said. “We will lose the many talents and abilities that these students bring to our universities and to our economy.”
Illinois attorney general files suit, too
Also Monday, a separate lawsuit against the federal government was filed by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the top prosecutors of 17 other states.
The suit, filed in federal court in Massachusetts, argues the arrival of the coronavirus — which has claimed over 130,000 lives nationwide — forced universities to overhaul operations in order to keep students, faculty and staff safe. As many of these institutions had finalized or nearly finalized plans for the fall semester, they were blindsided with the “abrupt change” in policy, officials said.
The federal government’s move will only “inflict harm” on the international student body and on universities across the country, the suit said. These institutions have the burden of certifying by August 4 that every foreign student meets federal requirements.
The lawsuit called the move from ICE “senseless and cruel to our universities and students” that only puts people at risk during a public health crisis.
The suit asks the court to postpone the date when the ruling goes into effect, to declare the ICE directive invalid and to stop agents from enforcing the rule.
Manny Ramos is a corps member in Report for America, a not-for-profit journalism program that aims to bolster Sun-Times coverage of Chicago’s South and West sides.


chicagosun-times--2020-07-14--Dear Abby: I get upset when boyfriend stays out and doesn’t call

DEAR ABBY : I have been in a relationship with the same man for 15 years .
For the last six , we have been living together .
He ’ s a machinist who owns his own business and works strict hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. , Monday-Friday .
Sometimes he locks his doors at 5 and works an hour or two later , but he doesn ’ t call to let me know he is working late .
I have told him calling is common courtesy .
Sometimes he does it , but more often he does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ ridiculous ” that I would wonder where he is , and if I want to know , I can call his shop .
Last Saturday morning he was up at 6 a.m. and told me he needed to drive 100 miles north of here to look at a “ project ” for a customer to see if he can fix it .
When I asked what the project was , he said he didn ’ t know .
This guy is someone he has recently started a friendship with .
It seemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me go along for the ride .
He said he ’ d have his phone on him , and I could call anytime to see where he was .
When I didn ’ t hear from him all day , I started calling around 7 p.m. and three times after that , but he didn ’ t pick up .
He pulled back into our driveway around 10 p.m. and told me he was helping the guy move cows , and he would have called me on the way home but his phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He had dinner with them , and they have a landline he could have used .
I told him how hurt I was and that I feel disrespected .
He says he deserved a day to himself .
He thinks I ’ m being ridiculous .
Am I ?
Do I not deserve a phone call ?
— WAITING AND WAITING IN MONTANA DEAR WAITING : You are not ridiculous .
It was thoughtless of him not to call , but you said it doesn ’ t happen all the time .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeper .
If he needs a day to himself , it might benefit your relationship to cut him some slack .
And when it happens again , schedule something fun for yourself so you aren ’ t sitting by the phone .
DEAR ABBY : Our family and extended family are all highly educated individuals with advanced degrees .
My son ’ s wife didn ’ t go to college , and while she is genuinely nice , she butchers the English language .
My granddaughter will be learning to talk soon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best way to approach the situation .
I don ’ t want to offend my daughter-in-law , but I also don ’ t want my granddaughter learning improper grammar .
What are your suggestions on how to handle this problem ?
— UNSURE ON THE WEST COAST DEAR UNSURE : Because your family and extended family are well-educated and hold advanced degrees , the more time your grandchild spends with all of you , the better her chances of learning proper grammar .
Do not talk “ baby talk ” with her .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as gifts .
If her mother reads them to her daughter , they both may have a better chance of learning good grammar .
Being around her well-educated father will also help , and once she ’ s in school , it will be reinforced .
The only thing you should NOT do is say anything that will make your son ’ s wife self-conscious about her upbringing because if you do , you may be seeing a lot less of that little family .
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was founded by her mother , Pauline Phillips .
Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O .
Box 69440 , Los Angeles , CA 90069 .
Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets : “ Abby ’ s Favorite Recipes ” and “ More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.
” Send your name and mailing address , plus check or money order for $ 16 ( U.S. funds ) , to : Dear Abby , Cookbooklet Set , P.O .
Box 447 , Mount Morris , IL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ included in the price . )

DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with the same man for 15 years. For the last six, we have been living together. He’s a machinist who owns his own business and works strict hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Sometimes he locks his doors at 5 and works an hour or two later, but he doesn’t call to let me know he is working late. I have told him calling is common courtesy. Sometimes he does it, but more often he does not. He thinks it’s “ridiculous” that I would wonder where he is, and if I want to know, I can call his shop.
Last Saturday morning he was up at 6 a.m. and told me he needed to drive 100 miles north of here to look at a “project” for a customer to see if he can fix it. When I asked what the project was, he said he didn’t know. This guy is someone he has recently started a friendship with. It seemed odd that he wouldn’t let me go along for the ride. He said he’d have his phone on him, and I could call anytime to see where he was.
When I didn’t hear from him all day, I started calling around 7 p.m. and three times after that, but he didn’t pick up. He pulled back into our driveway around 10 p.m. and told me he was helping the guy move cows, and he would have called me on the way home but his phone died.
I’m upset. He had dinner with them, and they have a landline he could have used. I told him how hurt I was and that I feel disrespected. He says he deserved a day to himself. He thinks I’m being ridiculous. Am I? Do I not deserve a phone call? — WAITING AND WAITING IN MONTANA
DEAR WAITING: You are not ridiculous. It was thoughtless of him not to call, but you said it doesn’t happen all the time. You are his lady friend, not his keeper. If he needs a day to himself, it might benefit your relationship to cut him some slack. And when it happens again, schedule something fun for yourself so you aren’t sitting by the phone.
DEAR ABBY: Our family and extended family are all highly educated individuals with advanced degrees. My son’s wife didn’t go to college, and while she is genuinely nice, she butchers the English language.
My granddaughter will be learning to talk soon, and I wonder what’s the best way to approach the situation. I don’t want to offend my daughter-in-law, but I also don’t want my granddaughter learning improper grammar. What are your suggestions on how to handle this problem? — UNSURE ON THE WEST COAST
DEAR UNSURE: Because your family and extended family are well-educated and hold advanced degrees, the more time your grandchild spends with all of you, the better her chances of learning proper grammar. Do not talk “baby talk” with her. Read to her and give her books as gifts. If her mother reads them to her daughter, they both may have a better chance of learning good grammar. Being around her well-educated father will also help, and once she’s in school, it will be reinforced.
The only thing you should NOT do is say anything that will make your son’s wife self-conscious about her upbringing because if you do, you may be seeing a lot less of that little family.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: “Abby’s Favorite Recipes” and “More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $16 (U.S. funds), to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)


chicagosun-times--2020-07-14--Single rooms, meals to go, required COVID-19 test: Illinois colleges plan students’ return to campus

Ending in-person classes before Thanksgiving break and living alone in dorms will likely be the new normal at many colleges and universities in Illinois this fall .
Gov .
J.B. Pritzker gave permission for them — as well as K-12 schools and community colleges — to reopen this fall if they follow state guidelines that include mandatory face masks , social distancing and monitoring students ’ symptoms .
Beyond those basic guidelines , individual schools are developing their own reopening plans , with precautions ranging from removing doors in office buildings to testing every student living on campus .
Most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classes , with many courses at least partially or completely online .
“ Hybrid ” has become a new buzzword in higher education , said Illinois State University President Larry Dietz .
The term describes classes meeting both face-to-face and online .
But how many classes will meet in-person or online at each campus remains in flux .
The Trump Administration ’ s new rule that international students can ’ t stay in the country if they ’ re taking only online classes could lead to more traditional classes .
However , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in-person course offerings if the pandemic worsens .
Already , Loyola University announced Monday that it was scaling back reopening plans and said most classes will be online unless they require face-to-face interaction , such as for lab work or research .
Illinois State junior Ethan Kosberg is going into the fall semester with reservations about how long in-person classes will last .
Kosberg , a history and political science major , is taking five classes this fall ; two are online-only .
“ My biggest worry would be that on , say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a huge outbreak and everyone goes home , ” said Kosberg , 20 , ISU ’ s student body vice president .
“ Then it ’ s like , what was this all for ?
” ISU and many other Illinois colleges plan to hold final exams online so students don ’ t need to return to campus after Thanksgiving .
But Kosberg said it ’ s much harder to focus on exams from his bedroom in Springfield , Kansas .
Loyola , Northwestern and the U. of C. also will end in-person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of C. and the University of Illinois at Chicago , new students get priority for enrolling in on-campus classes .
Roosevelt University — which is reserving most face-to-face classes for labs , studio classes and clinicals — is allowing first-year students the chance to schedule two or three in-person classes .
“ Being able to be on campus for at least one class during your first year is such an important part of building community , ” said Wasan Kumar , a senior and student body president at UIC .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the rest of your life.
” Universities are also grappling with how to adequately assign on-campus housing , with most students traditionally having one or more roommates .
Unlike previously , no Roosevelt student is required to live on campus this year because of the pandemic .
At Northern Illinois University , Columbia College , the U. of C. and Loyola , all dorm rooms will be singles .
Some Loyola students might have to live at the Hampton Inn next to campus , though the university is still finalizing those details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also means losing how students typically build their college community , said Sal Carfagno , a junior studying health care administration at Loyola .
“ When I was a first-year student , dorms were the place to be , where I made a lot of friends , ” said Carfagno , 20 , of Linwood , New Jersey .
“ By the end of the year , we had a big group of friends .
For me , dorm life was very beneficial to my growth at Loyola.
” This year , instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that sense of community through things like virtual meetings for student organizations or clubs , and online orientation — Carfagno said the university wants to make this experience “ as unique as it can be.
” Single rooms also will be status quo at Northwestern , though students can opt for a roommate .
The university is encouraging students who live close to campus to continue living at home , though their financial aid package will be reduced accordingly , said Northwestern spokesman Jon Yates .
With Chicago ’ s new travel order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 hotspots , students coming from out of the state or country might be required to self-isolate , depending on the restrictions in place come fall .
The U. of C. and Northwestern have both said they ’ ll follow quarantine guidelines , if still in place .
Some schools have released policies cracking down on guests in dorms .
Guests will be allowed only in dorm common rooms at Northwestern this fall .
At DePaul , even other DePaul students won ’ t be able to enter dorms that aren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar policy .
At UIC , Kumar said he still isn ’ t sure where he ’ s living this fall .
Kumar is from north suburban Skokie ; with three of his four fall classes completely online , he ’ d have to commute to campus only twice a week if he lives at home .
Still , “ I would love to be in an off-campus apartment , ” said Kumar , 20 , who is studying neuroscience and public policy .
“ It ’ d be nice to stay somewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of students catching up over lunch or dinner will likely be a thing of the past on most campuses this fall , replaced with grab-and-go meals and socially distanced indoor seating .
Many campuses will require students living on campus to have a meal plan .
ISU will keep its dining halls and dorms open even after Thanksgiving to accommodate students who must return to campus , such as for clinicals or a job .
“ We have a signed contract to provide services to students who want to stay with us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s president .
“ Some students don ’ t have a place to go .
This is their home.
” Schools including Northwestern , the U. of C. and U. of I. in Urbana-Champaign will offer testing to students , faculty and staff .
At Northwestern and the U. of C. , every student living in a residential hall will be tested for the coronavirus when they arrive to campus , as well as throughout the year .
All Northwestern students — regardless of where they ’ re living — must have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or on-campus activities .
And students living off campus will be randomly tested , according to guidelines released last week .
A touch-less temperature screening will be required for anyone accessing Roosevelt ’ s campus .
Columbia doesn ’ t plan routine testing because of Chicago ’ s testing availability , though the school will secure testing if a situation warrants it .
Greek life will also look different this fall , with some schools turning to virtual recruitment and minimal social events .
Ellie Cheline , ISU senior and Panhellenic Council president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involves 500 to 600 students , will take place online in mid-September .
“ I actually think it will push values-based recruitment , ” said Cheline , 21 , a finance major .
“ It takes the superficial things out of the process .
It ’ s going to be really good to have deep conversations.
” The senior said students in Greek life will be able to focus on philanthropy and bonding with other members , despite not having typical mixers and formals .
DePaul senior Gisselle Cervantes plans to carefully balance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to campus this fall .
Since she ’ s immunocompromised , Cervantes , 21 , said she isn ’ t sure yet what her social life will look like , though she plans to follow state and city guidelines with “ more precautions on top.
” “ A lot of students are in a similar situation as I am , having all online classes but still moving back to apartments , ” said Cervantes , who ’ s also student body president .
“ I ’ m worried there ’ ll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing things on their own time.
” For Cervantes , going to school in a pandemic means missing out on the spontaneous run-ins on the way to class , though she said she ’ s looking forward to being back on the campus she considers home .
Dietz , president of ISU , admitted the university has “ no authority ” over off-campus landlords and thus can ’ t enforce social distancing policies at off-campus parties .
Instead , ISU has been working with these landlords on a marketing campaign reminding students to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they aren ’ t on campus grounds .
Carfagno , the Loyola student , turns 21 in a month .
He recognizes he won ’ t be able to celebrate his birthday the way he expected to .
But when he reflects on how the university is handling plans for the fall , one word comes to mind : “ Grateful.
” “ It ’ s not going to be perfect , not going to be completely what it was a year ago today , ” Carfagno said .
“ But I wouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this time .
”

UPDATE: A Northern Illinois University spokesman said Tuesday that students living on campus will now be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus, and dining halls will prepare carryout food only and not provide indoor seating.
Ending in-person classes before Thanksgiving break and living alone in dorms will likely be the new normal at many colleges and universities in Illinois this fall.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave permission for them — as well as K-12 schools and community colleges — to reopen this fall if they follow state guidelines that include mandatory face masks, social distancing and monitoring students’ symptoms.
Beyond those basic guidelines, individual schools are developing their own reopening plans, with precautions ranging from removing doors in office buildings to testing every student living on campus.
Most college campuses plan at least some face-to-face classes, with many courses at least partially or completely online.
“Hybrid” has become a new buzzword in higher education, said Illinois State University President Larry Dietz. The term describes classes meeting both face-to-face and online.
But how many classes will meet in-person or online at each campus remains in flux. The Trump Administration’s new rule that international students can’t stay in the country if they’re taking only online classes could lead to more traditional classes. However, some schools have said they could roll back in-person course offerings if the pandemic worsens.
Already, Loyola University announced Monday that it was scaling back reopening plans and said most classes will be online unless they require face-to-face interaction, such as for lab work or research.
Loyola University announced Monday that most of its classes will be online in the fall. Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Illinois State junior Ethan Kosberg is going into the fall semester with reservations about how long in-person classes will last. Kosberg, a history and political science major, is taking five classes this fall; two are online-only.
“My biggest worry would be that on, say, Sept. 15, there’s a huge outbreak and everyone goes home,” said Kosberg, 20, ISU’s student body vice president. “Then it’s like, what was this all for?”
Ethan Kosberg, Illinois State junior and student body vice president, said he isn’t sure how long in-person classes will last this fall. Ethan Kosberg
ISU and many other Illinois colleges plan to hold final exams online so students don’t need to return to campus after Thanksgiving. But Kosberg said it’s much harder to focus on exams from his bedroom in Springfield, Kansas.
Loyola, Northwestern and the U. of C. also will end in-person classes before Thanksgiving break.
At U. of C. and the University of Illinois at Chicago, new students get priority for enrolling in on-campus classes. Roosevelt University — which is reserving most face-to-face classes for labs, studio classes and clinicals — is allowing first-year students the chance to schedule two or three in-person classes.
“Being able to be on campus for at least one class during your first year is such an important part of building community,” said Wasan Kumar, a senior and student body president at UIC. “It’ll be something that stays with you for the rest of your life.”
Wasan Kumar, 20, will be a senior at the University of Illinois at Chicago this fall. Wasan Kumar
On-campus housing
Universities are also grappling with how to adequately assign on-campus housing, with most students traditionally having one or more roommates. Unlike previously, no Roosevelt student is required to live on campus this year because of the pandemic. At Northern Illinois University, Columbia College, the U. of C. and Loyola, all dorm rooms will be singles. Some Loyola students might have to live at the Hampton Inn next to campus, though the university is still finalizing those details.
Losing that typical dorm life experience also means losing how students typically build their college community, said Sal Carfagno, a junior studying health care administration at Loyola.
“When I was a first-year student, dorms were the place to be, where I made a lot of friends,” said Carfagno, 20, of Linwood, New Jersey. “By the end of the year, we had a big group of friends. For me, dorm life was very beneficial to my growth at Loyola.”
This year, instead, incoming freshmen will try to develop that sense of community through things like virtual meetings for student organizations or clubs, and online orientation — Carfagno said the university wants to make this experience “as unique as it can be.”
Campus Experience Category Columbia College DePaul University Illinois State University Loyola University Northern Illinois University Northwestern University Roosevelt University University of Chicago University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign Housing Singles only Doubles permitted sometimes No overnight guests, no triples or quads All singles, might use nearby hotel for student housing All singles Singles unless students opt to live with a roommate Students not required to live on campus, will allow some roommates All singles Single and double rooms, no guests Single and double rooms Dining Halls N.A. Limited indoor seating, students allowed to change their meal plan Tables four or less Dining halls closed after Thanksgiving Carry out food, no sit-down seating Limited seating and to-go options N.A. Seating reduced by about 75%, mostly to-go Reduced indoor seating Limited seating with carryout and to-go options Health Screening Daily online screening before coming to campus Haven't made final determinations Encourage testing before students return, student health services can test students, self-screening for symptoms and temperature Free testing on campus Students living on campus must provide a negative COVID test from within a week of returning to campus Testing available on campus, required to have negative test to attend in-person class Touchless temperature and symptom screenings before coming on campus On-campus testing usually free if symptomatic, university-mandated testing at no cost to students Daily temperature and symptom screenings for employees, UIC insurance covers COVID-19 testing without copay Free testing available on campus
Single rooms also will be status quo at Northwestern, though students can opt for a roommate. The university is encouraging students who live close to campus to continue living at home, though their financial aid package will be reduced accordingly, said Northwestern spokesman Jon Yates.
With Chicago’s new travel order requiring a two-week quarantine for travelers from COVID-19 hotspots, students coming from out of the state or country might be required to self-isolate, depending on the restrictions in place come fall. The U. of C. and Northwestern have both said they’ll follow quarantine guidelines, if still in place.
Some schools have released policies cracking down on guests in dorms. Guests will be allowed only in dorm common rooms at Northwestern this fall. At DePaul, even other DePaul students won’t be able to enter dorms that aren’t their own; ISU will follow a similar policy.
Some schools, including Northwestern, are cracking down on who is allowed in residence halls this fall. Clare Proctor/Sun-Times
At UIC, Kumar said he still isn’t sure where he’s living this fall. Kumar is from north suburban Skokie; with three of his four fall classes completely online, he’d have to commute to campus only twice a week if he lives at home.
Still, “I would love to be in an off-campus apartment,” said Kumar, 20, who is studying neuroscience and public policy. “It’d be nice to stay somewhere with my own independence.”
Large tables of students catching up over lunch or dinner will likely be a thing of the past on most campuses this fall, replaced with grab-and-go meals and socially distanced indoor seating. Many campuses will require students living on campus to have a meal plan.
ISU will keep its dining halls and dorms open even after Thanksgiving to accommodate students who must return to campus, such as for clinicals or a job.
“We have a signed contract to provide services to students who want to stay with us,” said Dietz, the school’s president. “Some students don’t have a place to go. This is their home.”
Roosevelt University is planning temperature checks for anyone coming on campus. Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Testing, safety and socialization
Schools including Northwestern, the U. of C. and U. of I. in Urbana-Champaign will offer testing to students, faculty and staff. At Northwestern and the U. of C., every student living in a residential hall will be tested for the coronavirus when they arrive to campus, as well as throughout the year.
Ellie Cheline, senior at Illinois State University and the school’s Panhellenic president. Ellie Cheline
All Northwestern students — regardless of where they’re living — must have a negative COVID-19 test before attending in-person classes or on-campus activities. And students living off campus will be randomly tested, according to guidelines released last week.
A touch-less temperature screening will be required for anyone accessing Roosevelt’s campus. Columbia doesn’t plan routine testing because of Chicago’s testing availability, though the school will secure testing if a situation warrants it.
Greek life will also look different this fall, with some schools turning to virtual recruitment and minimal social events. Ellie Cheline, ISU senior and Panhellenic Council president, said sorority recruitment, which typically involves 500 to 600 students, will take place online in mid-September.
“I actually think it will push values-based recruitment,” said Cheline, 21, a finance major. “It takes the superficial things out of the process. It’s going to be really good to have deep conversations.”
The senior said students in Greek life will be able to focus on philanthropy and bonding with other members, despite not having typical mixers and formals.
Gisselle Cervantes, student body president and DePaul senior, at her student government inauguration. Gisselle Cervantes
DePaul senior Gisselle Cervantes plans to carefully balance her social life and health when students return to campus this fall. Since she’s immunocompromised, Cervantes, 21, said she isn’t sure yet what her social life will look like, though she plans to follow state and city guidelines with “more precautions on top.”
“A lot of students are in a similar situation as I am, having all online classes but still moving back to apartments,” said Cervantes, who’s also student body president. “I’m worried there’ll be an increase in cases because of people doing things on their own time.”
For Cervantes, going to school in a pandemic means missing out on the spontaneous run-ins on the way to class, though she said she’s looking forward to being back on the campus she considers home.
Sal Carfagno, 20, will be a junior at Loyola this fall, studying health care administration. Sal Carfagno
Dietz, president of ISU, admitted the university has “no authority” over off-campus landlords and thus can’t enforce social distancing policies at off-campus parties. Instead, ISU has been working with these landlords on a marketing campaign reminding students to be safe and responsible, even when they aren’t on campus grounds.
Carfagno, the Loyola student, turns 21 in a month. He recognizes he won’t be able to celebrate his birthday the way he expected to. But when he reflects on how the university is handling plans for the fall, one word comes to mind: “Grateful.”
“It’s not going to be perfect, not going to be completely what it was a year ago today,” Carfagno said. “But I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in this time.”


chicagosun-times--2020-07-14--Menu planner: Spice up your day with grilled mojo chicken

1 ( 20-ounce ) bottle mojo criollo citrus marinade or marinade of your choice In a resealable plastic bag , combine chicken and marinade .
Toss to coat ; marinate in refrigerator 2 hours .
Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat .
Remove chicken from marinade , discard marinade and let extra marinade drip off .
Season chicken with adobo seasoning ; grill 3 to 5 minutes per side .
Chicken is done when it feels firm to touch and internal temperature reaches 170 degrees .
Remove chicken from grill ; let stand 2 to 3 minutes before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per side or until charred .
Transfer pineapple to cutting board and chop into chunks .
In medium bowl , stir pineapple , tomato , onion , cilantro , jalapeno , oil , lime juice and salt until combined .
Top chicken with salsa and serve .
Heat oven to 375 degrees .
Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray .
Cook pasta according to directions ; drain .
In a large bowl , combine cooked pasta , pasta sauce , dried basil , 1/2 cup mozzarella , mushrooms , yellow squash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well .
Spoon into baking dish ; sprinkle with remaining cheese .
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated .
5 cups assorted vegetables , such as zucchini ( cut into 1/2-inch pieces ) , onions ( cut into 1/2-inch wedges ) , whole mushrooms , bell peppers ( cut into 1-inch pieces ) In a medium bowl , combine lemon juice , olive oil , chili powder , cumin , garlic powder , oregano and salt ; mix well .
Add shrimp to marinade , toss to coat , cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metal skewers alternately with shrimp and vegetables .
Broil or grill 7 to 8 minutes , turning frequently , or until the shrimp are cooked and vegetables are tender .
Toss 2 ( 6-ounce ) cans of drained and flaked albacore tuna with hot cooked linguine , fresh lemon juice , chopped fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper .
Serve with salad greens and baguette .
For the dressing : Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil , 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning in small bowl .
Heat another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on medium-high .
Sprinkle bite-size chicken breast pieces ( 1 pound total ) with 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning and add to pan .
Cook chicken , stirring , 5 minutes or until cooked through ; cool slightly .
Toss 1 ( 5-ounce ) package baby spinach leaves with dressing in large bowl .
Top with chicken , 1 cup ( leftover ) sliced strawberries , 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds and 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon .
In a medium bowl , combine 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken , 1/2 cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning ; mix well .
For each serving , place 1 whole-grain tortilla ( of 12 total ) on a microwave-safe plate .
Spread with 1 tablespoon mild picante sauce .
Top with about 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Monterey jack cheese ; repeat layers two more times .
Microwave 1 serving at a time on high ( 100 % power ) 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted .
Cut into wedges and serve immediately .

Grilled mojo chicken with pineapple salsa
Makes 6 servings
Preparation time: 20 minutes; marinating time: 2 hours
Cooking time: about 18 minutes; standing time: 2 to 3 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 (1.5-pound) package individually wrapped chicken breast portions
1 (20-ounce) bottle mojo criollo citrus marinade or marinade of your choice
1 1/4 teaspoons adobo seasoning
8 rings fresh pineapple, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper, if desired
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
In a resealable plastic bag, combine chicken and marinade. Toss to coat; marinate in refrigerator 2 hours. Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, discard marinade and let extra marinade drip off. Season chicken with adobo seasoning; grill 3 to 5 minutes per side. Chicken is done when it feels firm to touch and internal temperature reaches 170 degrees. Remove chicken from grill; let stand 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Grill pineapple about 4 minutes per side or until charred. Transfer pineapple to cutting board and chop into chunks. In medium bowl, stir pineapple, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, oil, lime juice and salt until combined. Top chicken with salsa and serve.
Per serving: 205 calories, 25 grams protein, 5 grams fat (24% calories from fat), 1 gram saturated fat, 14 grams carbohydrate, 73 milligrams cholesterol, 847 milligrams sodium, 2 grams fiber.
Carb choices: 1.
Italian vegetable pasta bake
Makes 8 servings
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 to 25 minutes, plus pasta
INGREDIENTS
3 cups mostaccioli pasta (or any small tube pasta)
1 (25- to 28-ounce) jar no-salt-added or regular marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook pasta according to directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, pasta sauce, dried basil, 1/2 cup mozzarella, mushrooms, yellow squash, zucchini and bell pepper; mix well. Spoon into baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Per serving: 228 calories, 11 grams protein, 4 grams fat (15% calories from fat), 1.6 grams saturated fat, 38 grams carbohydrate, 9 milligrams cholesterol, 165 milligrams sodium, 3 grams fiber.
Carb choices: 2.5.
Mexican shrimp and vegetable kebabs
Makes 4 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes, plus refrigeration time
Cooking time: less than 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
Juice of one lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 pound large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 cups assorted vegetables, such as zucchini (cut into 1/2-inch pieces), onions (cut into 1/2-inch wedges), whole mushrooms, bell peppers (cut into 1-inch pieces)
In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano and salt; mix well. Add shrimp to marinade, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate 15 minutes. Thread 4 metal skewers alternately with shrimp and vegetables. Broil or grill 7 to 8 minutes, turning frequently, or until the shrimp are cooked and vegetables are tender.
Per serving: 181 calories, 18 grams protein, 9 grams fat (42% calories from fat), 1.2 grams saturated fat, 10 grams carbohydrate, 143 milligrams cholesterol, 415 milligrams sodium, 2 grams fiber.
Carb choices: 0.5.
Linguine with tuna
Toss 2 (6-ounce) cans of drained and flaked albacore tuna with hot cooked linguine, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with salad greens and baguette.
Lemon pepper spinach salad with chicken
For the dressing: Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning in small bowl. Heat another tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high. Sprinkle bite-size chicken breast pieces (1 pound total) with 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning and add to pan. Cook chicken, stirring, 5 minutes or until cooked through; cool slightly. Toss 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach leaves with dressing in large bowl. Top with chicken, 1 cup (leftover) sliced strawberries, 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds and 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon.
Chicken Mexi-melt
In a medium bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots, 1 (1.25-ounce) envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning; mix well. For each serving, place 1 whole-grain tortilla (of 12 total) on a microwave-safe plate. Spread with 1 tablespoon mild picante sauce. Top with about 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Monterey jack cheese; repeat layers two more times. Microwave 1 serving at a time on high (100% power) 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.


chicagosun-times--2020-07-14--13 shot, 3 fatally, Monday in Chicago

13 shot, 3 fatally, Monday in Chicago

Thirteen people were shot , three of them fatally , Monday in Chicago .
The day ’ s most recent fatal shooting killed a 21-year-old man in Gresham on the South Side .
Officers responded to a call of a person shot about 10:42 p.m. and found him laying on the ground in the 8000 block of South Stewart Avenue , Chicago police said .
He was shot in the back and head .
The man was pronounced dead on the scene , police said .
The Cook County medical examiner ’ s office hasn ’ t released details about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were uncooperative with investigators , police said .
Monday morning , a 27-year-old man was shot dead Park Manor on the South Side .
He was on the street about 1:45 a.m. in the 6700 block of South Rhodes Avenue when someone fired shots from a vehicle , police said .
Shamari K. Smith was struck in the head and pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center , police and the Cook County medical examiner ’ s office said .
He lived in Park Manor .
Just over an hour prior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Lawndale on the West Side .
He was standing on the sidewalk about 12:24 a.m. in the 1500 block of South Homan Avenue when he was gunned down , police said .
He was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital .
The Cook County medical examiner ’ s office identified him as Marshawn Thomas .
He lived in Lawndale .
Witnesses on the scene were uncooperative with investigators , police said .
In non-fatal shootings , two people were wounded when they were shot in Englewood on the South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman were shot about 9 p.m. in the 700 block of West 61st Street , police said .
The man was struck in the body and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center , police said .
The woman was hit in the thigh and was taken to St. Bernard Hospital in fair condition .
A person was wounded in a shooting in Morgan Park on the Far South Side .
The male , whose age isn ’ t known , was shot in the back about 8:30 p.m. in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police said .
He took himself to Roseland Hospital in an unknown condition and was then transferred to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn , police said .
Minutes prior , a 26-year-old man was wounded when he was shot in Austin on the West Side .
He was walking on the sidewalk about 8:25 p.m. in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue when a white SUV approached him , police said .
A backseat passenger in the wearing a surgical mask in the SUV fired shots .
The man was shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Suburban Medical Center in good condition , police said .
A 17-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting in Lawndale on the West Side .
He was on the sidewalk about 5:48 p.m. on South Keeler Avenue when someone opened fire , Chicago police said .
The teen was struck in the shoulder and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition , police said .
About an hour prior , two women were wounded when they were shot in Altgeld Gardens on the Far South Side .
About 4:30 p.m. they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 133rd Street when someone unleashed gunfire , police said .
A 41-year-old woman was struck in the leg and taken to Roseland Hospital in good condition , police said .
The other woman , 31 , was grazed in the abdomen and declined medical treatment .
A 22-year-old man was wounded when he was shot in Grand Crossing on the South Side .
He was traveling in a vehicle about 3 p.m. in the 7900 block of South South Chicago Avenue when a someone driving alongside him fired shots , police said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he took himself to Jackson Park Hospital in good condition , police said .
A man was shot in Englewood on the South Side .
He was standing at a gas station about 11:36 a.m. in the 7100 block of South Vincennes Avenue when someone opened fire , police said .
The 22-year-old was struck in the foot and treated on the scene , police said .
The days first shooting wounded a man who was seated at L & G Family restaurant in South Shore .
A gunman walked inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the man before shooting him , according to police .
The 43-year-old man , shot in his upper arm and chest , was taken in good condition to the University of Chicago Medical Center , police said .
The shooting happened about 9:20 a.m. in the 2600 block of East 75th Street , according to police .
A law enforcement source said it happened at the L & G Family Restaurant , 2632 E. 75th St. No arrest has been made .
Monday ’ s shootings come after a weekend were 64 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatally , citywide .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

Thirteen people were shot, three of them fatally, Monday in Chicago.
The day’s most recent fatal shooting killed a 21-year-old man in Gresham on the South Side.
Officers responded to a call of a person shot about 10:42 p.m. and found him laying on the ground in the 8000 block of South Stewart Avenue, Chicago police said. He was shot in the back and head.
The man was pronounced dead on the scene, police said. The Cook County medical examiner’s office hasn’t released details about his death.
Witnesses on the scene were uncooperative with investigators, police said.
Monday morning, a 27-year-old man was shot dead Park Manor on the South Side.
He was on the street about 1:45 a.m. in the 6700 block of South Rhodes Avenue when someone fired shots from a vehicle, police said.
Shamari K. Smith was struck in the head and pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center, police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. He lived in Park Manor.
Just over an hour prior, a 26-year-old man was shot dead in Lawndale on the West Side.
He was standing on the sidewalk about 12:24 a.m. in the 1500 block of South Homan Avenue when he was gunned down, police said. He was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified him as Marshawn Thomas. He lived in Lawndale.
Witnesses on the scene were uncooperative with investigators, police said.
In non-fatal shootings, two people were wounded when they were shot in Englewood on the South Side.
The 40-year-old man and 43-year-old woman were shot about 9 p.m. in the 700 block of West 61st Street, police said.
The man was struck in the body and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, police said. The woman was hit in the thigh and was taken to St. Bernard Hospital in fair condition.
A person was wounded in a shooting in Morgan Park on the Far South Side.
The male, whose age isn’t known, was shot in the back about 8:30 p.m. in the 11300 block of South Ada Street, police said.
He took himself to Roseland Hospital in an unknown condition and was then transferred to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, police said.
Minutes prior, a 26-year-old man was wounded when he was shot in Austin on the West Side.
He was walking on the sidewalk about 8:25 p.m. in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue when a white SUV approached him, police said. A backseat passenger in the wearing a surgical mask in the SUV fired shots.
The man was shot in the arm and was taken to West Suburban Medical Center in good condition, police said.
A 17-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting in Lawndale on the West Side.
He was on the sidewalk about 5:48 p.m. on South Keeler Avenue when someone opened fire, Chicago police said.
The teen was struck in the shoulder and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition, police said.
About an hour prior, two women were wounded when they were shot in Altgeld Gardens on the Far South Side.
About 4:30 p.m. they were in the 1000 block of East 133rd Street when someone unleashed gunfire, police said.
A 41-year-old woman was struck in the leg and taken to Roseland Hospital in good condition, police said. The other woman, 31, was grazed in the abdomen and declined medical treatment.
A 22-year-old man was wounded when he was shot in Grand Crossing on the South Side.
He was traveling in a vehicle about 3 p.m. in the 7900 block of South South Chicago Avenue when a someone driving alongside him fired shots, police said.
The man was struck in his hands, and he took himself to Jackson Park Hospital in good condition, police said.
A man was shot in Englewood on the South Side.
He was standing at a gas station about 11:36 a.m. in the 7100 block of South Vincennes Avenue when someone opened fire, police said.
The 22-year-old was struck in the foot and treated on the scene, police said.
The days first shooting wounded a man who was seated at L & G Family restaurant in South Shore.
A gunman walked inside and complained about a feud he had with the man before shooting him, according to police.
The 43-year-old man, shot in his upper arm and chest, was taken in good condition to the University of Chicago Medical Center, police said.
The shooting happened about 9:20 a.m. in the 2600 block of East 75th Street, according to police.
A law enforcement source said it happened at the L & G Family Restaurant, 2632 E. 75th St.
No arrest has been made.
Monday’s shootings come after a weekend were 64 people were shot, 13 of them fatally, citywide.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-07-14--Armed robberies reported in Englewood

Armed robberies reported in Englewood

Chicago police are warning residents of four armed robberies reported in Englewood on the South Side .
In each incident @ @ @ @ @ street by one or two people who threatened them with a handgun and demanded their @ @ @ @ @ community alert from Chicago police .
• About 1:30 a.m May 25 in the 1600 @ @ @ @ @ ; • About 12:25 a.m. June 11 in the 6100 block of South Ashland Avenue @ @ @ @ @ June 19 in the 1500 block of West 60th Street ; and • About 2:20 @ @ @ @ @ 6300 block of South Ashland Avenue .
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area @ @ @ @ @

Chicago police are warning residents of four armed robberies reported in Englewood on the South Side.
In each incident victims were approached on the street by one or two people who threatened them with a handgun and demanded their property, according to a community alert from Chicago police.
The robberies happened:
About 1:30 a.m May 25 in the 1600 block of West 62 Street;
About 12:25 a.m. June 11 in the 6100 block of South Ashland Avenue;
About 4:40 a.m. June 19 in the 1500 block of West 60th Street; and
About 2:20 a.m. July 5 in the 6300 block of South Ashland Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380.


chicagosun-times--2020-07-14--Man shot dead in Gresham

Man shot dead in Gresham

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot Monday in Gresham on the South Side .
Officers responded to a call of @ @ @ @ @ p.m. and found him laying on the ground in the 8000 block of South Stewart @ @ @ @ @ .
He was shot in the back and head .
The man was pronounced dead @ @ @ @ @ said .
The Cook County medical examiner ’ s office identified him as Tremoni Pace @ @ @ @ @ Chesterfield .
Witnesses on the scene were uncooperative with investigators , police said .
No @ @ @ @ @ Area Two detectives investigate .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ @ @ @

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot Monday in Gresham on the South Side.
Officers responded to a call of a person shot about 10:42 p.m. and found him laying on the ground in the 8000 block of South Stewart Avenue, Chicago police said. He was shot in the back and head.
The man was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified him as Tremoni Pace. He lived in West Chesterfield.
Witnesses on the scene were uncooperative with investigators, police said. No one is in custody as Area Two detectives investigate.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.