chicagosun-times--2020-10-23--Catholic elementary schools will switch to virtual learning for two weeks after Christmas break

Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago will pivot to remote learning for two weeks at the start of 2021 .
Schools will begin e-learning on Jan. 4 and will return on Jan. 19 after the Martin Luther King Day holiday .
In a letter to parents sent Friday , Jim Rigg , superintendent of Catholic Schools , said the switch was made to allow families who travel or have large family gatherings during Thanksgiving and Christmas to quarantine for 14 days to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 in its schools .
“ Moving to virtual learning for two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel or attend family gatherings over the holidays to quarantine for 14 days without a loss of school days or learning time and without jeopardizing the health of other students and staff in their school , ” Rigg wrote in the letter .
“ It is my hope that this decision enables all families and employees to enjoy the upcoming holidays and return safely for in-person instruction.
” While Chicago Public Schools has used remote learning this fall , Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools students have been meeting mostly in person .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools have had to implement learning quarantine periods this year because of infections but hopes the two weeks of e-learning for all its schools will limit the need for any isolated quarantines .
Each school will still provide “ on-site extended care options ” for students whose families may be burdened by the move to virtual learning .
If Catholic Schools experience significant number of new COVID-19 cases after Jan. 19 , it will consider additional virtual learning periods .
Classes will remain in person between Thanksgiving and Christmas break..

Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago will pivot to remote learning for two weeks at the start of 2021.
Schools will begin e-learning on Jan. 4 and will return on Jan. 19 after the Martin Luther King Day holiday.
In a letter to parents sent Friday, Jim Rigg, superintendent of Catholic Schools, said the switch was made to allow families who travel or have large family gatherings during Thanksgiving and Christmas to quarantine for 14 days to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 in its schools.
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“Moving to virtual learning for two weeks will allow families who choose to travel or attend family gatherings over the holidays to quarantine for 14 days without a loss of school days or learning time and without jeopardizing the health of other students and staff in their school,” Rigg wrote in the letter. “It is my hope that this decision enables all families and employees to enjoy the upcoming holidays and return safely for in-person instruction.”
While Chicago Public Schools has used remote learning this fall, Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools students have been meeting mostly in person.
In the letter, Rigg explained some archdiocese schools have had to implement learning quarantine periods this year because of infections but hopes the two weeks of e-learning for all its schools will limit the need for any isolated quarantines.
Each school will still provide “on-site extended care options” for students whose families may be burdened by the move to virtual learning.
If Catholic Schools experience significant number of new COVID-19 cases after Jan. 19, it will consider additional virtual learning periods.
Classes will remain in person between Thanksgiving and Christmas break..


chicagosun-times--2020-10-23--Legislature should look at cleaner energy, criminal justice reform and pot laws in veto session

There ’ s talk in Springfield of forgoing a legislative veto session this year because there are no gubernatorial vetoes to override .
But there are a number of pressing policy issues that ought to be addressed this fall all the same , rather than be put off to a later lame duck legislative session or next spring .
Though new bills passed in a veto session can ’ t go into effect until July 1 unless approved by a super-majority vote , just knowing they ’ ll become law could make a difference .
The Legislature ’ s six-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 19 and Dec. 1 to 3 .
Among all the states , Illinois jumped to the head of the pack when it comes to the environment in 2016 with its Future Energy Jobs Act , a law creating a welcoming market for installing solar energy .
But because of delays in acting on a successor law to provide new funding , the solar energy industry is leaving the state in what is being called a falling off of the “ solar cliff.
” Illinois is estimated to have lost close to 3,500 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs could be gone by the end of the year if the Legislature doesn ’ t provide at least several months of rollover funding .
Illinois has worked hard to become a leader in green energy , attracting jobs in the industry and improving the environment .
The state has become an important home to businesses installing solar energy and making use of “ community development ” projects , in which property owners without good access to sunlight can share projects with other property owners .
Why let that industrial advantage slip away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ session could vote , finally , on the larger proposed comprehensive Clean Energy Jobs Act , which includes a fix for the solar cliff .
But that might be too heavy a lift for the veto session ; Gov .
J.B. Pritzker ’ s working groups on clean energy wrapped up their work in just the past week without setting a clear direction .
The bill ’ s supporters are aiming instead for a vote in a lame-duck session before the newly elected Legislature is seated in January .
A stand-alone bill that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cliff , by providing the continuing funding , would have to be designed so it does not undermine support for the larger Clean Energy Jobs Act .
But if written carefully and approved during the veto session , it would signal to the solar industry that it ’ s worth hanging around in Illinois until the full CEJA goes into effect .
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus is working on a package of reforms for the veto session .
Most pressing on its agenda are better police accountability and criminal justice reform .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for economic access , education , health care , human services and work force development .
The Black Caucus hasn ’ t filed bills , so it ’ s too soon to know if its reform proposals can be addressed fairly in a short veto session .
Proposed reforms circulating around Springfield include ending cash bail , doing more to address mental health and addiction without involving the police , and updating police use-of-force standards .
What ’ s important is that the Legislature get launched on considering these issues .
Police accountability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues across the nation this year , as reflected in the thousands of people who have taken to the streets to protest .
Putting off the start of legislative debate would look like a replay of what we ’ ve seen in the past — big talk going nowhere until the moment passes .
The optics would be especially bad now that a panel in Chicago put together by Mayor Lori Lightfoot , the Use of Force Community Working Group , complained earlier this month that the Chicago Police Department has rejected every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State Rep. Kelly Cassidy , D-Chicago , says a cannabis follow-up bill is an issue that could be dealt with in the veto session .
One change reformers are pushing is limiting the number of pot dispensary licenses that each applicant can ask for .
At this point , the goal of achieving social equity in the granting of licenses has not worked out as well as lawmakers had hoped .

There’s talk in Springfield of forgoing a legislative veto session this year because there are no gubernatorial vetoes to override.
But there are a number of pressing policy issues that ought to be addressed this fall all the same, rather than be put off to a later lame duck legislative session or next spring. Though new bills passed in a veto session can’t go into effect until July 1 unless approved by a super-majority vote, just knowing they’ll become law could make a difference.
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The Legislature’s six-day veto session is scheduled for Nov. 17 to 19 and Dec. 1 to 3.
The solar cliff
Among all the states, Illinois jumped to the head of the pack when it comes to the environment in 2016 with its Future Energy Jobs Act, a law creating a welcoming market for installing solar energy. But because of delays in acting on a successor law to provide new funding, the solar energy industry is leaving the state in what is being called a falling off of the “solar cliff.”
Illinois is estimated to have lost close to 3,500 solar jobs already, and 1,000 more jobs could be gone by the end of the year if the Legislature doesn’t provide at least several months of rollover funding.
Illinois has worked hard to become a leader in green energy, attracting jobs in the industry and improving the environment. The state has become an important home to businesses installing solar energy and making use of “community development” projects, in which property owners without good access to sunlight can share projects with other property owners.
Why let that industrial advantage slip away?
Theoretically, lawmakers during the veto session could vote, finally, on the larger proposed comprehensive Clean Energy Jobs Act, which includes a fix for the solar cliff. But that might be too heavy a lift for the veto session; Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s working groups on clean energy wrapped up their work in just the past week without setting a clear direction. The bill’s supporters are aiming instead for a vote in a lame-duck session before the newly elected Legislature is seated in January.
A stand-alone bill that keeps Illinois from falling off that solar cliff, by providing the continuing funding, would have to be designed so it does not undermine support for the larger Clean Energy Jobs Act. But if written carefully and approved during the veto session, it would signal to the solar industry that it’s worth hanging around in Illinois until the full CEJA goes into effect.
Police and criminal justice reform
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus is working on a package of reforms for the veto session. Most pressing on its agenda are better police accountability and criminal justice reform. Among other caucus priorities are more resources for economic access, education, health care, human services and work force development.
The Black Caucus hasn’t filed bills, so it’s too soon to know if its reform proposals can be addressed fairly in a short veto session. Proposed reforms circulating around Springfield include ending cash bail, doing more to address mental health and addiction without involving the police, and updating police use-of-force standards.
What’s important is that the Legislature get launched on considering these issues. Police accountability and criminal justice reform have been overarching issues across the nation this year, as reflected in the thousands of people who have taken to the streets to protest.
Putting off the start of legislative debate would look like a replay of what we’ve seen in the past — big talk going nowhere until the moment passes. The optics would be especially bad now that a panel in Chicago put together by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Use of Force Community Working Group, complained earlier this month that the Chicago Police Department has rejected every one of its substantive reform recommendations.
Cannabis cleanup
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, says a cannabis follow-up bill is an issue that could be dealt with in the veto session. One change reformers are pushing is limiting the number of pot dispensary licenses that each applicant can ask for. At this point, the goal of achieving social equity in the granting of licenses has not worked out as well as lawmakers had hoped.
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chicagosun-times--2020-10-24--Through onslaught of criticism, Stan Bowman has learned to believe in his decisions

Criticism might be too light a word .
Bowman hears the condemnations , the vilifications , the animosity .
The Blackhawks ’ general manager is fully aware a sizable portion of the fan base does not support him at all — and in some cases , actively hates him .
The critics create an overwhelming cacophony of negativity , which only has been heightened by the controversial , poorly explained departures this offseason of two-time Stanley Cup winners Corey Crawford and Brandon Saad .
But Bowman , just as clearly as he hears it , also has come to terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes with the job , ” he said .
“ I try to look at it from a positive way , and that ’ s that the fans are passionate : They want the team to win , and when the team doesn ’ t do well , they get frustrated.
” He grew up heavily involved in the NHL , thanks to his dad , Scotty , being the winningest coach in league history .
Despite his 1,467 regular-season and postseason victories and nine Stanley Cup titles , however , Scotty received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young Stan picked up on .
Now , Stan said he worries the criticism directed his way affects his family more than him .
His kids are 18 , 15 and 9 years old , no longer youthfully unaware like at the start of his GM tenure .
Bowman is 47 and has been through it all before .
“ I don ’ t let it get to me , and I don ’ t pay a lot of attention to it , ” he said .
“ You ’ d be silly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it exists , but I ’ ve got to isolate myself a little bit , because you ’ ve got to do what you believe in your heart is right.
” He admitted he does have social-media accounts , although he never posts and the time he spends on them “ waxes and wanes.
” Learning that tidbit probably will thrill a tireless troupe of Hawks fans on Twitter , many of whom use a catchy illustration of Bowman with a red clown nose as their avatar , who spend their days bashing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a chance Bowman is out in that void , seeing their posts .
Bowman knows they exist .
He dismissed them as a “ vocal minority , ” but the “ vocal ” description holds true .
“ They don ’ t have to agree with your decisions , and they ’ re entitled to criticize you , ” he said .
“ That ’ s the fans ’ right , and we have to accept it.
” Bowman hopes a new effort by the Hawks to communicate more openly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team ’ s decisions , logic and plans gradually will ease that anger .
The long-tenured GM talked through a robust media tour this week to put some action behind that promise , conducting one-on-one interviews not only with the Chicago Sun-Times but also a number of other outlets .
The tour represented a sharp contrast to Bowman ’ s normal routine of infrequent , impersonal news conferences .
He even met with Barstool Sports -Chicago blogger Ryan “ Chief ” Brandell — one of Bowman ’ s most constant , aggressive and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bowman gamely went toe-to-toe with Brandell on a number of hot-button Hawks topics , defending his rationale .
The podcast ’ s informal , occasionally vehement tone differed greatly from his news conferences , but Bowman took it in stride , conveying a down-to-earth side that might soften some fans ’ robotic impressions of him .
“ We can probably do a little bit better job of communicating and giving some context to the decisions that we do make , ” Bowman said .
“ If [ fans ] have more of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decision , they may still dislike it , but they might understand it a little bit better.
” Context and understanding won ’ t fix everything .
Much of the criticism Bowman receives rightfully stems from trades or signings he has made that haven ’ t worked out well , and there have been plenty of those in recent years especially .
With the Hawks ’ brass continuing to trust him to navigate the rebuild ahead , fans inevitably will find plenty more opportunities to condemn and vilify .
But an unflappable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to forge on .
“ You can ’ t do what ’ s popular , because although it may be popular in the moment , if it doesn ’ t work , then it won ’ t be popular down the way , ” he said .
“ If you believe it ’ s right and it ’ s popular , then that ’ s great — that ’ s the perfect -scenario .
But if you believe it ’ s right and no one else does , and you turn out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with yourself much -better .
”

Stan Bowman hears the criticism.
Criticism might be too light a word. Bowman hears the condemnations, the vilifications, the animosity.
The Blackhawks’ general manager is fully aware a sizable portion of the fan base does not support him at all — and in some cases, actively hates him.
The critics create an overwhelming cacophony of negativity, which only has been heightened by the controversial, poorly explained departures this offseason of two-time Stanley Cup winners Corey Crawford and Brandon Saad.
But Bowman, just as clearly as he hears it, also has come to terms with it.
“I understand that comes with the job,” he said. “I try to look at it from a positive way, and that’s that the fans are passionate: They want the team to win, and when the team doesn’t do well, they get frustrated.”
He grew up heavily involved in the NHL, thanks to his dad, Scotty, being the winningest coach in league history. Despite his 1,467 regular-season and postseason victories and nine Stanley Cup titles, however, Scotty received his fair share of criticism, which young Stan picked up on.
Now, Stan said he worries the criticism directed his way affects his family more than him.
His kids are 18, 15 and 9 years old, no longer youthfully unaware like at the start of his GM tenure. Bowman is 47 and has been through it all before.
“I don’t let it get to me, and I don’t pay a lot of attention to it,” he said. “You’d be silly to say you don’t know it exists, but I’ve got to isolate myself a little bit, because you’ve got to do what you believe in your heart is right.”
He admitted he does have social media accounts, although he never posts and the time he spends on them “waxes and wanes.”
Learning that tidbit probably will thrill a tireless troupe of Hawks fans on Twitter, many of whom use a catchy illustration of Bowman with a red clown nose as their avatar, who spend their days bashing him into the void. Now there’s a chance Bowman is out in that void, seeing their posts.
IF WE’RE BLOWING EVERYTHING UP TO TANK, THEN AT LEAST WAIT FOR THE DEADLINE AND TRY TO GET A PICK OUT OF IT YOU MORON — WE FIRED COLLITON (@CobyKnowsSports) October 10, 2020
Bowman knows they exist. He dismissed them as a “vocal minority,” but the “vocal” description holds true.
“They don’t have to agree with your decisions, and they’re entitled to criticize you,” he said. “That’s the fans’ right, and we have to accept it.”
Bowman hopes a new effort by the Hawks to communicate more openly and transparently with fans and reporters about the team’s decisions, logic and plans gradually will ease that anger.
The long-tenured GM talked through a robust media tour this week to put some action behind that promise, conducting one-on-one interviews not only with the Chicago Sun-Times but also a number of other outlets. The tour represented a sharp contrast to Bowman’s normal routine of infrequent, impersonal news conferences.
He even met with Barstool Sports’ Chicago blogger Ryan “Chief” Brandell — one of Bowman’s most constant, aggressive and influential critics — for a lengthy podcast.
Bowman gamely went toe-to-toe with Brandell on a number of hot-button Hawks topics, defending his rationale. The podcast’s informal, occasionally vehement tone differed greatly from his news conferences, but Bowman took it in stride, conveying a down-to-earth side that might soften some fans’ robotic impressions of him.
“We can probably do a little bit better job of communicating and giving some context to the decisions that we do make,” Bowman said. “If [fans] have more of a thought process of what went into a decision, they may still dislike it, but they might understand it a little bit better.”
Context and understanding won’t fix everything. Much of the criticism Bowman receives rightfully stems from trades or signings he has made that haven’t worked out well, and there have been plenty of those in recent years especially.
With the Hawks’ brass continuing to trust him to navigate the rebuild ahead, fans inevitably will find plenty more opportunities to condemn and vilify.
But an unflappable belief in his decision-making process motivates Bowman to forge on.
“You can’t do what’s popular, because although it may be popular in the moment, if it doesn’t work, then it won’t be popular down the way,” he said.
“If you believe it’s right and it’s popular, then that’s great — that’s the perfect scenario. But if you believe it’s right and no one else does, and you turn out to be right, then you can live with yourself much better.”


chicagosun-times--2020-10-24--Dear Abby: Rather than feed his child, man eats his own breakfast and lets the baby cry

DEAR ABBY : My stepdaughter is married to a very selfish man .
They have a newborn baby , and he refuses to help her with the baby .
He claims that because he works , he isn ’ t obligated .
She cares for the baby 24/7 and does all the housework , cooking , etc .
If she asks him to feed the baby in the morning , he says , “ I ’ M hungry , so I have to have my breakfast first , ” and he lets the baby cry .
He also refuses to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say or do that might encourage him to change his ways ?
It is unfair to her to work 24/7 like this , and she is EXHAUSTED .
— STEPGRANDMA IN ISRAEL DEAR STEPGRANDMA : I agree the treatment your daughter is receiving is unfair .
That her husband would eat while his infant is crying for food is beyond insensitive ; it ’ s neglectful and cruel .
She should not expect this man to change his attitude .
This is who he is , and he not only won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with time .
If you can take in your grandchild — and your stepdaughter — and give her a chance to get some rest , please consider it .
And while she is with you , point out that this will be her future as long as she remains with her husband .
DEAR ABBY : I have the most wonderful , caring , loving husband any wife could dream of , and together we have a very sweet dog who adores us both but my husband a bit too much , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When my husband is relaxing on the couch , “ Peanut ” likes to , umm , “ love on ” his leg .
I know this is something dogs do , and I have read that it ’ s a way to establish the alpha , but my husband doesn ’ t dissuade her from this “ loving ” behavior .
I find it disturbing , not so much because Peanut does it , but because my husband doesn ’ t mind or even likes it .
Is this normal ?
— @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : According to the ASPCA website , what Peanut is doing is normal behavior for animals of both sexes , including those that have been spayed or neutered .
Your husband ’ s acceptance of it , in my opinion , is less so .
DEAR ABBY : I know a man who is a wonderful person , but he has a habit that is very disturbing .
He gets angry when I laugh .
He says I shouldn ’ t be laughing because he thinks what I ’ m laughing at isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start a phrase with , “ The funny thing is , ” meaning strange or odd , and he would cut me off saying , “ I don ’ t see why you think that ’ s funny.
” I have since changed the phrase to “ The odd thing is ” to keep the peace .
How can I handle this without creating a scene or argument ?
It is annoying when we are alone and embarrassing when we are in public .
— UNFUNNY IN TEXAS DEAR UNFUNNY : I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wonderful ” people do not correct others in public .
They wait and do it privately .
This person may have redeeming qualities , but tact and a sense of humor are not two of them .
If telling him you don ’ t like what he ’ s doing will cause a scene or an argument , my advice is to reevaluate the relationship .
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren , also known as Jeanne Phillips , and was founded by her mother , Pauline Phillips .
Contact Dear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 69440 , Los Angeles , CA 90069 .
Good advice for everyone — teens to seniors — is in “ The Anger in All of Us and How to Deal With It.
” To order , send your name and mailing address , plus check or money order for $ 8 ( U.S. funds ) , to : Dear Abby , Anger Booklet , P.O .
Box 447 , Mount Morris , IL 61054-0447 .
( Shipping and handling are included in the price . )

DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter is married to a very selfish man. They have a newborn baby, and he refuses to help her with the baby. He claims that because he works, he isn’t obligated.
She cares for the baby 24/7 and does all the housework, cooking, etc. If she asks him to feed the baby in the morning, he says, “I’M hungry, so I have to have my breakfast first,” and he lets the baby cry. He also refuses to change a diaper.
What can she say or do that might encourage him to change his ways? It is unfair to her to work 24/7 like this, and she is EXHAUSTED. — STEPGRANDMA IN ISRAEL
DEAR STEPGRANDMA: I agree the treatment your daughter is receiving is unfair. That her husband would eat while his infant is crying for food is beyond insensitive; it’s neglectful and cruel. She should not expect this man to change his attitude. This is who he is, and he not only won’t change, his self-centeredness will become worse with time.
If you can take in your grandchild — and your stepdaughter — and give her a chance to get some rest, please consider it. And while she is with you, point out that this will be her future as long as she remains with her husband.
DEAR ABBY: I have the most wonderful, caring, loving husband any wife could dream of, and together we have a very sweet dog who adores us both but my husband a bit too much, if I may put it that way. When my husband is relaxing on the couch, “Peanut” likes to, umm, “love on” his leg.
I know this is something dogs do, and I have read that it’s a way to establish the alpha, but my husband doesn’t dissuade her from this “loving” behavior. I find it disturbing, not so much because Peanut does it, but because my husband doesn’t mind or even likes it. Is this normal? — OTHER ALPHA IN MASSACHUSETTS
DEAR OTHER ALPHA: According to the ASPCA website, what Peanut is doing is normal behavior for animals of both sexes, including those that have been spayed or neutered. Your husband’s acceptance of it, in my opinion, is less so.
DEAR ABBY: I know a man who is a wonderful person, but he has a habit that is very disturbing. He gets angry when I laugh. He says I shouldn’t be laughing because he thinks what I’m laughing at isn’t funny.
I used to start a phrase with, “The funny thing is,” meaning strange or odd, and he would cut me off saying, “I don’t see why you think that’s funny.” I have since changed the phrase to “The odd thing is” to keep the peace. How can I handle this without creating a scene or argument? It is annoying when we are alone and embarrassing when we are in public. — UNFUNNY IN TEXAS
DEAR UNFUNNY: I am sure it’s embarrassing. “Wonderful” people do not correct others in public. They wait and do it privately. This person may have redeeming qualities, but tact and a sense of humor are not two of them. If telling him you don’t like what he’s doing will cause a scene or an argument, my advice is to reevaluate the relationship.
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.
Good advice for everyone — teens to seniors — is in “The Anger in All of Us and How to Deal With It.” To order, send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds), to: Dear Abby, Anger Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)


chicagosun-times--2020-10-24--4 shot, 1 fatally, in Chicago so far this weekend

One person has been killed and three others injured in shootings across Chicago since Friday evening .
The fatal attack left one man dead early Saturday in Humboldt Park on the West Side .
Officers responding to a call of shots fired about 3:15 a.m. found the man facedown bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds in the 1300 block of North Harding Avenue , Chicago police said .
The man , believed to be in his 30s , was taken to Mt .
Sinai Hospital , where he was pronounced dead .
In non-fatal shootings , one man was wounded late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Side .
About 11:45 p.m. , the 34-year-old man was getting into his car , parked in another resident ’ s driveway in the 2700 block of North Newland Avenue , when the resident approached him and shot him once in the stomach after arguing , police said .
The 34-year-old man was taken to Loyola Hospital in good condition , police said .
The resident was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered from the scene .
Another man was shot late Friday in Austin on the West Side .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his vehicle about 10:30 p.m. in the 5100 block of West Chicago Avenue when someone in a dark vehicle opened fire , striking him in the finger and buttocks , police said .
He was taken to Mt .
Sinai Hospital in good condition .
The weekend ’ s first reported shooting left a man wounded in South Chicago .
About 7:50 p.m. , a 28-year-old man was in a home in the 7900 block of South Saginaw Avenue when someone walked up to him and fired shots , striking him in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition , On Thursday , 12 people were shot throughout the city , 2 of them fatally .
Last weekend , 33 people were shot , seven of them fatally , in Chicago .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

Seven people were killed and 16 others injured in shootings across Chicago over the weekend.
In the weekend’s last fatal shooting Sunday evening, a man was found with a gunshot wound to the head on the West Side. The 25-year-old was found under train tracks about 7:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of South St. Louis Avenue, Chicago police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Over an hour earlier, a man was killed in a shooting in Brainerd on the South Side. The 64-year-old was talking to someone he knew about 6:15 p.m. in a car in the 9000 block of South Laflin Street when shots were fired, police said.
Lawrence McNeal was struck in the face and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was later pronounced dead, police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.
Earlier, a suspected burglar was killed by a homeowner in Marquette Park on the Southwest Side. About 11:15 a.m., the man, believed to be in his 40s, was shot dead by the homeowner during a burglary in the 7100 block of South Mozart Street, police said.
Saturday night, a man was killed in a shooting in Humboldt Park on the West Side. Daryl Hampton, 31, was sitting in a vehicle about 10:10 p.m. in the 900 block of North Lawndale Avenue when someone approached in a gray-colored vehicle and fired shots, officials said. Hampton was struck in the chest and leg, and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Earlier Saturday, a man was shot to death in Fuller Park on the South Side. About 8:24 p.m., 30-year-old Shamar Rice was arguing with someone in the 100 block of West Swann Street when a fight broke out and the other person pulled out a gun and fired shots, officials said. Rice was struck in the leg and pronounced dead at the scene. A suspect was taken into custody but later released without charges.
Hours earlier, a 32-year-old man was killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon in Roseland on the Far South Side. Deshawn McKinney was sitting in a car about 4:30 p.m. in the 11400 block of South Calumet Avenue when someone pulled up in a vehicle and fired shots, officials said. McKinney was struck in the back of the head and multiple times throughout his body. He was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he died.
Earlier Saturday, another man was killed in a shooting in Humboldt Park on the West Side. Officers responding to a call of shots fired about 3:15 a.m. found Roberto Morales Galindo, 47, facedown bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds in the 1300 block of North Harding Avenue, officials said. He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
In non-fatal attacks, two people were shot at a home in East Garfield Park on the West Side. Officers responding to a call of shots fired about 3:35 a.m. found a 21-year-old woman lying next to the entrance of a home in the 3200 block of West Maypole Avenue, police said. The woman had been shot multiple times and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition.
A 27-year-old man showed up to the hospital later with a gunshot wound to his thigh, saying he had been shot at the same location, police said. He was in good condition and refused to answer any more questions about the shooting.
Saturday morning, two people were wounded in a shooting on the South Side. Officers responded about 11:40 a.m. to the 1100 block of East 87th Street and found a male with gunshot wounds to his chest and lower back, police said. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical center. His condition was not immediately known. Later, another male showed up at Trinity Hospital with a gunshot wound from the same incident, police said. His condition was stabilized.
The weekend’s earliest reported shooting left a man wounded Friday evening in South Chicago. About 7:50 p.m., a 28-year-old man was in a home in the 7900 block of South Saginaw Avenue when someone walked up to him and fired shots, striking him in the ear and leg, police said. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
At least 11 other people were wounded in citywide shootings between 5 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday.
Last weekend, 33 people were shot, seven of them fatally, in Chicago.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-24--Metra, enforce your mask mandate and keep all of us passengers safe

New cases of coronavirus are spiking to record levels , we are likely facing a “ second wave , ” and it is abundantly clear that the virus can be spread by aerosol transmission .
Metra has finally made it clear , by way of signs and notices on its website , and sometimes even by announcements made on the trains , that passengers are required to wear masks .
However , the policy seems to be to do absolutely nothing to enforce the rule .
As a result , many passengers either remove their masks as soon as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one at all , endangering everyone else .
I have repeatedly complained and begged Metra ’ s safety director to enforce this rule in the same way it enforces all the others — that is , to ask passengers who do not wear masks to leave the train , just as they do when passengers use profanity , evade paying fares or put their feet on the seats .
But I have been told that Metra will only try to “ educate ” passengers , not “ force ” anyone to comply .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ obligation to keep passengers safe and will only contribute to more sickness and even deaths that could be avoided .
For too many years , the slating and election of judges in Cook County has been a process in which Democratic Party bosses and their chosen judiciary candidates were joined at the hip .
This tradition gives the impression that democracy is taking place , while in reality , backroom political deals give politicians too much control .
The op-ed by Cook County Board President Tony Preckwinckle against the retention of Judge Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politics obstructs the justice system in Cook County .
The Cook County Democratic Party puts out county-wide mailings to an overwhelmingly Democratic-leaning electorate .
Numerous Chicago and suburban committeemen distribute palm cards to voters .
The Democratic machine has considerable , and unhealthy , influence , especially down the ballot where few voters know the candidates .
This is not civic education or an appropriate way to inform voters .
When money and politics are the driving force behind judicial endorsements , the people lose .
Preckwinkle , head of the Cook County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote against a judge who is highly recommended by the vast majority of bar associations whose members interact with judges on a daily basis and can evaluate the quality and character of judges in our legal system .
Preckwinkle says , ” The call for change in leadership neither begins nor ends with the Democratic Party.
” She fails to mention that there should be no place for party politics if our county is going to have an independent and fair judicial system .
We need more independent judges willing to stand up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We need different , apolitical methods to inform voters of judges ’ qualifications .
Preckwinkle and the Democratic party are going out of their way to oust Toomin and keep the party ’ s control over judges .
As a civics teacher and a Democratic party voter who believes in an independent judiciary , I urge voters to send the Democratic Machine a message and support Judge Michael Toomin — and other judges who won ’ t let politics get in the way of their duty to be impartial and uphold justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fair Tax Amendment , but is in favor of a system of graduated tax brackets .
Its opposition is based upon the specifics of the tax brackets to be imposed .
That ’ s like saying you ’ re in favor of fire prevention , but you oppose the purchase of all hoses because those under consideration are too big .
The Civic Federation has taken a position that clearly identifies them as acting out of self-interest .
If they truly believe a graduated income tax is something the state can benefit from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is the only way to implement such a system in our state .
If they have a problem with the brackets proposed , then they can approach the Illinois General Assembly later about altering them .
The Civic Federation knows all too well that the creation of income tax brackets depends on the passage of this amendment this amendment is defeated , the likelihood of a second attempt to create a graduated tax will be very poor .
This is the Civic Federation ’ s attempt to straddle the political fence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed tight .
Their position is a shameful display of self interest .

New cases of coronavirus are spiking to record levels, we are likely facing a “second wave,” and it is abundantly clear that the virus can be spread by aerosol transmission.
Metra has finally made it clear, by way of signs and notices on its website, and sometimes even by announcements made on the trains, that passengers are required to wear masks. However, the policy seems to be to do absolutely nothing to enforce the rule.
As a result, many passengers either remove their masks as soon as they get on the train or never wear one at all, endangering everyone else. I have repeatedly complained and begged Metra’s safety director to enforce this rule in the same way it enforces all the others — that is, to ask passengers who do not wear masks to leave the train, just as they do when passengers use profanity, evade paying fares or put their feet on the seats.
But I have been told that Metra will only try to “educate” passengers, not “force” anyone to comply. This is inconsistent with Metra’s obligation to keep passengers safe and will only contribute to more sickness and even deaths that could be avoided.
Lynne Plum Duffey, Villa Park
SEND LETTERS TO: letters@suntimes.com. Please include your neighborhood or hometown and a phone number for verification purposes. Letters should be 350 words or less.
Vote for Toomin, send a message
For too many years, the slating and election of judges in Cook County has been a process in which Democratic Party bosses and their chosen judiciary candidates were joined at the hip.
This tradition gives the impression that democracy is taking place, while in reality, backroom political deals give politicians too much control. The op-ed by Cook County Board President Tony Preckwinckle against the retention of Judge Michael Toomin is a prime example of how politics obstructs the justice system in Cook County.
The Cook County Democratic Party puts out county-wide mailings to an overwhelmingly Democratic-leaning electorate. Numerous Chicago and suburban committeemen distribute palm cards to voters. The Democratic machine has considerable, and unhealthy, influence, especially down the ballot where few voters know the candidates. This is not civic education or an appropriate way to inform voters. When money and politics are the driving force behind judicial endorsements, the people lose.
Preckwinkle, head of the Cook County Democratic Party, is urging voters to vote against a judge who is highly recommended by the vast majority of bar associations whose members interact with judges on a daily basis and can evaluate the quality and character of judges in our legal system.
Preckwinkle says, ”The call for change in leadership neither begins nor ends with the Democratic Party.” She fails to mention that there should be no place for party politics if our county is going to have an independent and fair judicial system.
We need more independent judges willing to stand up to powerful political influences, not fewer. We need different, apolitical methods to inform voters of judges’ qualifications. Preckwinkle and the Democratic party are going out of their way to oust Toomin and keep the party’s control over judges.
As a civics teacher and a Democratic party voter who believes in an independent judiciary, I urge voters to send the Democratic Machine a message and support Judge Michael Toomin — and other judges who won’t let politics get in the way of their duty to be impartial and uphold justice.
Froylan Jimenez, civics teacher, Pilsen
The Civic Federation’s self-interest
So the Civic Federation opposes the Fair Tax Amendment, but is in favor of a system of graduated tax brackets. Its opposition is based upon the specifics of the tax brackets to be imposed.
That’s like saying you’re in favor of fire prevention, but you oppose the purchase of all hoses because those under consideration are too big.
The Civic Federation has taken a position that clearly identifies them as acting out of self-interest. If they truly believe a graduated income tax is something the state can benefit from, then they should support this amendment. It is the only way to implement such a system in our state.
If they have a problem with the brackets proposed, then they can approach the Illinois General Assembly later about altering them. The Civic Federation knows all too well that the creation of income tax brackets depends on the passage of this amendment this amendment is defeated, the likelihood of a second attempt to create a graduated tax will be very poor.
This is the Civic Federation’s attempt to straddle the political fence while keeping the drawstrings on their purses closed tight. Their position is a shameful display of self interest.
David Eppenstein, Hickory Hills


chicagosun-times--2020-10-24--Man killed in Humboldt Park shooting: police

A man was shot to death Saturday in Humboldt Park on the West Side .
Officers responding to a call @ @ @ @ @ a.m. found the man facedown bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds in the 1300 block of @ @ @ @ @ police said .
The man , believed to be in his 30s , was taken @ @ @ @ @ , where he was pronounced dead , police said .
The Cook County medical examiner @ @ @ @ @ released details on his death .
No one is in custody as Area Five detectives @ @ @ @ @ crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

A man was shot to death Saturday in Humboldt Park on the West Side.
Officers responding to a call of shots fired about 3:15 a.m. found the man facedown bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds in the 1300 block of North Harding Avenue, Chicago police said.
The man was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
He was identified as Roberto Morales Galindo, 47, the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.
No one is in custody as Area Five detectives investigate.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-24--Austin men accused of accidentally strangling woman they thought had overdosed, hiding her body: pro

Austin men accused of accidentally strangling woman they thought had overdosed, hiding her body: prosecutors

Two roommates are accused of accidentally strangling a woman to death last week when they tried to hide her body , believing she had overdosed on drugs at their Austin apartment .
Charles Perry , 58 , and W.B .
Bolton , 64 , were each charged with involuntary manslaughter and concealment of a death for the Oct. 18 death of Tyrina Phipps , 57 , court records show .
Bolton was ordered held on $ 50,000 bond at a hearing Thursday , while Perry was ordered held on $ 10,000 bond .
Early Oct. 18 , Phipps and Perry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared with Bolton in the 4900 block of West Hubbard Street , where Phipps did drugs while Perry fell asleep , according to the Cook County state ’ s attorney ’ s office .
When Perry woke up , he found Phipps slumped over , and after trying and failing to wake her up , asked Bolton to help him carry her outside , prosecutors said .
The two men then allegedly dragged Phipps ’ body to an empty lot next to their home , where she was discovered by passers-by about 7:45 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by strangulation and ruled her death a homicide , prosecutors said , accusing Perry and Bolton of dragging Phipps ’ body by the collar of her hoodie and the lanyard around her neck .
Perry and Bolton both admitted to the narrative of events in statements they made after being read their Miranda rights , according to prosecutors .
Additionally , nearby police surveillance and neighbors ’ doorbell cameras allegedly show the pair carrying a body out of their front door , wearing the same clothing they had on when they were arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruled that all of Phipps ’ injuries were suffered before her death , prosecutors said .
Both men are due back in court Nov. 9 .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

Two roommates are accused of accidentally strangling a woman to death last week when they tried to hide her body, believing she had overdosed on drugs at their Austin apartment.
Charles Perry, 58, and W.B. Bolton, 64, were each charged with involuntary manslaughter and concealment of a death for the Oct. 18 death of Tyrina Phipps, 57, court records show. Bolton was ordered held on $50,000 bond at a hearing Thursday, while Perry was ordered held on $10,000 bond.
Early Oct. 18, Phipps and Perry allegedly went back to the apartment Perry shared with Bolton in the 4900 block of West Hubbard Street, where Phipps did drugs while Perry fell asleep, according to the Cook County state’s attorney’s office.
When Perry woke up, he found Phipps slumped over, and after trying and failing to wake her up, asked Bolton to help him carry her outside, prosecutors said. The two men then allegedly dragged Phipps’ body to an empty lot next to their home, where she was discovered by passers-by about 7:45 a.m.
An autopsy ruled that Phipps died by strangulation and ruled her death a homicide, prosecutors said, accusing Perry and Bolton of dragging Phipps’ body by the collar of her hoodie and the lanyard around her neck.
Perry and Bolton both admitted to the narrative of events in statements they made after being read their Miranda rights, according to prosecutors. Additionally, nearby police surveillance and neighbors’ doorbell cameras allegedly show the pair carrying a body out of their front door, wearing the same clothing they had on when they were arrested.
The medical examiner’s office ruled that all of Phipps’ injuries were suffered before her death, prosecutors said.
Both men are due back in court Nov. 9.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-24--Selling on Etsy, former art teacher’s homemade crayons venture makes its mark

MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED , BROADCAST OR POSTED ONLINE BEFORE 12:01 A.M .
ET SATURDAY OCT 24 , 2020 .
NOBLESVILLE , Ind .
— Thirteen years ago , Nicole Lewis was working as an art teacher in the Indianapolis area , splitting her time between two elementary schools that were overcrowded and underfunded .
Lewis had a cart she took from classroom to classroom and was doing her best but sometimes felt discouraged as she tried to teach students to create art the way she enjoyed so much as a child .
One day , she showed her students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own crayons .
“ The crayons looked terrible to me , but the kids loved them , ” she said .
That became the basis for Lewis ’ startup , which opened in 2007 on Etsy as its first shop to sell handmade crayons .
Copycats later sprung up on Etsy , but Lewis said her shop outsells them all , reinforcing its first-to-market position with the trademark “ The Original Rainbow Crayon.
” Since its launch , Art2theextreme has made more than 32,000 sales , and nearly 10,000 Etsy customers have named @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the platform .
Lewis said the business racked up $ 210,000 in sales in 2019 and is on track to hit $ 260,000 this year .
She and her husband Eric slice crayons by hand or with a machine engineered by Lewis ’ brother in-law Jason .
After the crayons ’ wrappings are peeled by hand and the crayons are sorted into lights and darks , they ’ re broken and set in molds or melting pods .
The molds are put in a crayon oven , and some crayons are hand-carved once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lewis makes crayons in swirls of colors , sizes and themes .
Individual alphabet crayons are packaged to spell out a child ’ s name .
Unicorn horns can become stocking-stuffers or party favors .
Others look like mini-doughnuts or ice pops .
Art2theextreme also makes ElemenTiles , featuring elements from the periodic table for tot-sized Marie Curie-wannabes .
Online retailers have gotten a boost this year from the pandemic ’ s stay-at-home orders and social distancing .
But Art2theextreme ’ s unusual products might give it an edge , said Kyle J.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indiana University ’ s Kelley School of Business at IUPUI .
“ On a platform like Etsy , I think there are a few things that are really important — one is finding a successful niche , ” he said .
“ It needs to be something a little unique and not selling things other people would make.
” Becoming a successful business owner wasn ’ t instant or easy .
Lewis was laid off from the school where she first made crayons with her students .
After being called back to teach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the district until she and her husband had their first child .
School officials wanted her to come back after her pregnancy leave , but instead she started making crayons , at first as a hobby .
Lewis grew up around Castleton , Indiana , before attending Ball State University , where she got a degree in art education .
The daughter of a small-business owner and a nurse , she settled on a career path at a young age .
“ I wanted to do something with arts .
I watched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she said of Robert Hanley ’ s Home Video Studio , a video production services company .
Her mother Denise Hanley brainstormed with her about how to launch a small-business career .
“ Hey , have you heard of this Etsy platform ?
” Hanley asked .
It allows entrepreneurs to launch businesses without the sometimes-steep upfront costs faced by brick-and-mortar startups .
“ One of the greatest things about Etsy is that it only takes 20 cents and an idea to open a shop , ” said Dayna Isom Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pays for the initial listing .
Etsy takes a percentage of each sale , and sellers can pay Etsy for advertising or use its payment system .
Lewis has seen competitors come and go .
“ You really have to understand e-commerce and customer service , ” she said .
“ My customers come to my Etsy shop , and they see professional photos , bright photos.
” In September , Etsy named Art2theextreme one of 10 finalists in the “ kids ” category for the 2020 Etsy Design Awards , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to announce the winners ( each will get $ 5,000 ) and a grand-prize winner ( $ 15,000 ) by the end of the month .
Lewis wants to take some of the load off herself and her husband by hiring more staff .
She ’ s running out of space operating out of her garage in Noblesville and is contemplating opening a studio outside her home or lining up additional warehouse space .
Even with the demands of expansion , Lewis said , “ I ’ m just happy that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes people happy .
”

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Thirteen years ago, Nicole Lewis was working as an art teacher in the Indianapolis area, splitting her time between two elementary schools that were overcrowded and underfunded.
Lewis had a cart she took from classroom to classroom and was doing her best but sometimes felt discouraged as she tried to teach students to create art the way she enjoyed so much as a child.
One day, she showed her students how to make molds to create their own crayons.
“The crayons looked terrible to me, but the kids loved them,” she said.
That became the basis for Lewis’ startup,
Nicole Lewis shows off one of her crayon creations. Art2theextreme
which opened in 2007 on Etsy as its first shop to sell handmade crayons.
Copycats later sprung up on Etsy, but Lewis said her shop outsells them all, reinforcing its first-to-market position with the trademark “The Original Rainbow Crayon.” Since its launch, Art2theextreme has made more than 32,000 sales, and nearly 10,000 Etsy customers have named Art2theextreme one of their favorite stores on the platform.
Lewis said the business racked up $210,000 in sales in 2019 and is on track to hit $260,000 this year.
She and her husband Eric slice crayons by hand or with a machine engineered by Lewis’ brother in-law Jason. After the crayons’ wrappings are peeled by hand and the crayons are sorted into lights and darks, they’re broken and set in molds or melting pods. The molds are put in a crayon oven, and some crayons are hand-carved once cooled to add a finishing touch.
Lewis makes crayons in swirls of colors, sizes and themes. Individual alphabet crayons are packaged to spell out a child’s name. Unicorn horns can become stocking-stuffers or party favors. Others look like mini-doughnuts or ice pops.
Art2theextreme also makes ElemenTiles, featuring elements from the periodic table for tot-sized Marie Curie-wannabes.
Altogether, Lewis makes more than 680 shapes.
Online retailers have gotten a boost this year from the pandemic’s stay-at-home orders and social distancing. But Art2theextreme’s unusual products might give it an edge, said Kyle J. Anderson, who teaches business economics at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business at IUPUI.
“On a platform like Etsy, I think there are a few things that are really important — one is finding a successful niche,” he said. “It needs to be something a little unique and not selling things other people would make.”
Becoming a successful business owner wasn’t instant or easy. Lewis was laid off from the school where she first made crayons with her students. After being called back to teach, she moved from school to school in the district until she and her husband had their first child. School officials wanted her to come back after her pregnancy leave, but instead she started making crayons, at first as a hobby.
Lewis grew up around Castleton, Indiana, before attending Ball State University, where she got a degree in art education.
The daughter of a small-business owner and a nurse, she settled on a career path at a young age.
“I wanted to do something with arts. I watched my dad grow his own independent business,” she said of Robert Hanley’s Home Video Studio, a video production services company.
Her mother Denise Hanley brainstormed with her about how to launch a small-business career.
“Hey, have you heard of this Etsy platform?” Hanley asked.
It allows entrepreneurs to launch businesses without the sometimes-steep upfront costs faced by brick-and-mortar startups.
“One of the greatest things about Etsy is that it only takes 20 cents and an idea to open a shop,” said Dayna Isom Johnson, an Etsy trend expert.
That pays for the initial listing. Etsy takes a percentage of each sale, and sellers can pay Etsy for advertising or use its payment system.
Lewis has seen competitors come and go.
“You really have to understand e-commerce and customer service,” she said. “My customers come to my Etsy shop, and they see professional photos, bright photos.”
In September, Etsy named Art2theextreme one of 10 finalists in the “kids” category for the 2020 Etsy Design Awards, one of 100 finalists in 10 categories. Etsy plans to announce the winners (each will get $5,000) and a grand-prize winner ($15,000) by the end of the month.
Lewis wants to take some of the load off herself and her husband by hiring more staff.
She’s running out of space operating out of her garage in Noblesville and is contemplating opening a studio outside her home or lining up additional warehouse space.
Even with the demands of expansion, Lewis said, “I’m just happy that I’m able to make something that makes people happy.”


chicagosun-times--2020-10-23--Police seek suspects in fatal South Shore shooting

Police released images Friday of suspects wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last month in South Shore .
On @ @ @ @ @ man was sitting in a vehicle about 8:25 p.m. in the 2700 block of East @ @ @ @ @ shot in the abdomen , Chicago police said .
The man , identified as Jeremiah @ @ @ @ @ at the University of Chicago Medical Center at 11:18 p.m. , according to the Cook @ @ @ @ @ office .
Anyone with information is asked to call Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 .
@ @ @ @ @ and track the city ’ s homicides .

Police released images Friday of suspects wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last month in South Shore.
On Sept. 15, an 18-year-old man was sitting in a vehicle about 8:25 p.m. in the 2700 block of East 75th Street when he was shot in the abdomen, Chicago police said.
The man, identified as Jeremiah Davis, was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center at 11:18 p.m., according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
Anyone with information is asked to call Area One detectives at 312-747-8380.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-23--Horoscope for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020

Horoscope for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020

Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 4:30 p.m. Chicago time .
The moon is in Aquarius .
Although this afternoon is a poor time to shop or make important decisions , this morning , by contrast , is a good time to do some practical planning , especially related to your job , the work you do , your health and a pet .
You ’ re in a problem-solving frame of mind .
This is an excellent day to teach children .
It ’ s also a good day to develop or hone any technique that you want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You have the patience and endurance to repeat an activity until you get better and better at it .
“ How do you get to Carnegie Hall ?
” “ Practice !
” This is an excellent day for family discussions , especially about redecorating projects or renovations .
You might also want to plan family events because you ’ re taking a realistic look at how to make things attractive and harmonious for everyone .
Today is a good day to discuss problems that might have arisen with siblings , relatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be objective and fair ; plus , your sense of reality is strong and firm .
( “ It ’ s my way or the highway.
” ) You are in an excellent frame of mind to make financial decisions ( except please avoid the afternoon during the moon alert ) .
However , the morning is an especially good time because you will be practical and sensible ; yet , you won ’ t really deny yourself your pleasures .
Today you are satisfied with relationships that are reliable and stable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one is making unrealistic demands on the other person .
You ’ re willing to live up to your obligations , and at the same time , you appreciate that your partner is human and puts their mask on one ear at a time just like you .
Solitude in beautiful surroundings will appeal to you today .
You are someone who appreciates beauty and the fine arts .
In particular , you are always aware of your surroundings in terms of lighting , design , composition and texture .
You ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Today you might benefit from the advice of someone who is older , wiser or more experienced than you .
This person might show you how to do something in a steady way that gets the results that you want .
This might apply to how to deal skillfully with others .
Today you might develop a crush on someone older or in a position of authority .
At the very least , you will respect someone in a position like this because they have more experience than you and they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your appreciation of beauty is heightened , but you are also in a practical frame of mind .
You might enjoy the company of someone from another culture .
You will certainly entertain thoughts of how to travel in the future or how to expand your world in a special way .
Today you have solid ideas about how to deal with shared property , inheritances , insurance matters and anything that you own jointly with others because you see what is fair to all parties concerned .
You also see what works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Well done !
Today Venus is opposite your sign dancing with Saturn , which promotes business affairs , calm discussions and practical achievements .
Work in conjunction with others to get something done .
Someone older or more experienced might have valuable advice for you .
They might even help you directly .
If Your Birthday Is Today Rapper , actor Drake ( 1986 shares your birthday .
This year will be a more relaxed for you .
Do your best to cooperate because your interactions with others will be important .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and helpful .
If you are open when engaging with others , your business and personal relationships will benefit you .

Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 4:30 p.m. Chicago time. The moon is in Aquarius.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Although this afternoon is a poor time to shop or make important decisions, this morning, by contrast, is a good time to do some practical planning, especially related to your job, the work you do, your health and a pet. You’re in a problem-solving frame of mind.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is an excellent day to teach children. It’s also a good day to develop or hone any technique that you want to develop in the arts or sports. You have the patience and endurance to repeat an activity until you get better and better at it. “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” “Practice!”
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is an excellent day for family discussions, especially about redecorating projects or renovations. You might also want to plan family events because you’re taking a realistic look at how to make things attractive and harmonious for everyone.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a good day to discuss problems that might have arisen with siblings, relatives, neighbors or daily contacts. You will be objective and fair; plus, your sense of reality is strong and firm. (“It’s my way or the highway.”)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You are in an excellent frame of mind to make financial decisions (except please avoid the afternoon during the moon alert). However, the morning is an especially good time because you will be practical and sensible; yet, you won’t really deny yourself your pleasures.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today you are satisfied with relationships that are reliable and stable. You like the fact that no one is making unrealistic demands on the other person. You’re willing to live up to your obligations, and at the same time, you appreciate that your partner is human and puts their mask on one ear at a time just like you.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Solitude in beautiful surroundings will appeal to you today. You are someone who appreciates beauty and the fine arts. In particular, you are always aware of your surroundings in terms of lighting, design, composition and texture. You’re in a practical frame of mind today.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today you might benefit from the advice of someone who is older, wiser or more experienced than you. This person might show you how to do something in a steady way that gets the results that you want. This might apply to how to deal skillfully with others.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today you might develop a crush on someone older or in a position of authority. At the very least, you will respect someone in a position like this because they have more experience than you and they have advice that can benefit you.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today your appreciation of beauty is heightened, but you are also in a practical frame of mind. You might enjoy the company of someone from another culture. You will certainly entertain thoughts of how to travel in the future or how to expand your world in a special way.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today you have solid ideas about how to deal with shared property, inheritances, insurance matters and anything that you own jointly with others because you see what is fair to all parties concerned. You also see what works best in the long run for everyone. Well done!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today Venus is opposite your sign dancing with Saturn, which promotes business affairs, calm discussions and practical achievements. Work in conjunction with others to get something done. Someone older or more experienced might have valuable advice for you. They might even help you directly.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Rapper, actor Drake (1986 shares your birthday. This year will be a more relaxed for you. Do your best to cooperate because your interactions with others will be important. Always look for ways to be kind and helpful. If you are open when engaging with others, your business and personal relationships will benefit you.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-23--Badgers exact revenge on Illini with season-opening throttling

MADISON , Wis. — Graham Mertz threw five touchdown passes to match the Wisconsin record in a commanding first career start and the No .
14 Badgers beat Illinois 45-7 on Friday night to open the pandemic-delayed Big Ten football season .
Mertz set a school record for completion percentage on 20-of-21 passing , finishing with 248 yards .
The lone incompletion was a pass that running back Garrett Groshek dropped midway through the third quarter .
The redshirt freshman quarterback delivered a buzzworthy performance during the Big Ten ’ s long-awaited opening night .
The Big Ten announced Aug. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sports until the spring due to the coronavirus pandemic , then reversed itself Sept. 16 by saying it would begin the season in mid-October .
While most other conferences began playing last month in front of partially filled stadiums , Wisconsin had cutouts in the stands and piped-in crowd noise Friday as it began its nine-game schedule .
“ No doubt it was different , but nonetheless it was fun , ” Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said .
The unusual circumstances meant there were no fans jumping around when Wisconsin continued its tradition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Jump Around ” before the fourth quarter , and there were no spectators cheering as Mertz delivered his star-making performance .
But his prime-time outburst still earned raves on social media from a wide range of players including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and former Wisconsin star J.J. Watt .
Mertz became the first-team quarterback after returning starter Jack Coan underwent foot surgery on Oct. 7 , leaving him out indefinitely .
He wasted no time making the most of his opportunity .
The only previous Wisconsin quarterbacks to throw five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bevell against Nevada in 1993 and Jim Sorgi against Michigan State in 2003 .
“ I thought he had good poise , ” Chryst said .
“ I thought he saw the field well .
You never now quite how someone ’ s going to react in their first start , but I thought he was himself.
” Mertz was 14 of 14 for 190 yards and four touchdowns in the first half alone as Wisconsin built a 28-7 halftime lead .
Three of his five touchdown passes went to tight end Jake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 72 yards .
After Illinois fumbled the ball away on the game ’ s second play from scrimmage , Mertz hit fullback Jason Stokke for a 10-yard touchdown pass .
He found Ferguson wide-open in the back of the end zone for a 5-yard score to make it 14-0 .
Illinois briefly got back into it late in the second quarter when Ferguson fumbled at the end of a 9-yard completion .
Illinois linebacker Tarique Barnes picked up the loose ball and ran 39 yards into the end zone to cut Wisconsin ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Illinois ’ touchdown by throwing a 34-yard completion to Ferguson and then hitting the senior tight end again for a 14-yard score with 1:06 left in the half .
After Illinois went three-and-out on its next series , Mertz threw deep and found Danny Davis for a 53-yard touchdown pass with 28 seconds left until halftime .
“ I thought I had the team more ready , more prepared to play than we showed out there tonight , ” Illinois coach Lovie Smith said .
“ We will play better than that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team than that.
” Illinois : The Illini need more from their passing attack .
Quarterback Brandon Peters had seven carries for 75 yards but was 8 of 19 through the air for only 87 yards .
Illinois suffered a major blow when linebacker Jake Hansen left with an injury in the first half .
Wisconsin : The Badgers just might have an uncharacteristically potent passing attack .
They may need to throw the ball a little more often than usual this year as their rushing attack adjusts to life without Indianapolis Colts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Doak Walker Award that goes annually to college football ’ s top running back .
Without Taylor in the backfield , Wisconsin gained 182 yards on 54 carries .
Any Top 25 voters who were leaving Big Ten teams off their ballots until that conference opened play assuredly will include Wisconsin now that the Badgers have won a game .
That should enable Wisconsin to move up when the new poll comes out Sunday .

MADISON, Wis. — Graham Mertz threw five touchdown passes to match the Wisconsin record in a commanding first career start and the No. 14 Badgers beat Illinois 45-7 on Friday night to open the pandemic-delayed Big Ten football season.
Mertz set a school record for completion percentage on 20-of-21 passing, finishing with 248 yards. The lone incompletion was a pass that running back Garrett Groshek dropped midway through the third quarter.
The redshirt freshman quarterback delivered a buzzworthy performance during the Big Ten’s long-awaited opening night. The Big Ten announced Aug. 11 that it would postpone all fall sports until the spring due to the coronavirus pandemic, then reversed itself Sept. 16 by saying it would begin the season in mid-October.
While most other conferences began playing last month in front of partially filled stadiums, Wisconsin had cutouts in the stands and piped-in crowd noise Friday as it began its nine-game schedule.
“No doubt it was different, but nonetheless it was fun,” Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said.
The unusual circumstances meant there were no fans jumping around when Wisconsin continued its tradition of playing House of Pain’s “Jump Around” before the fourth quarter, and there were no spectators cheering as Mertz delivered his star-making performance.
But his prime-time outburst still earned raves on social media from a wide range of players including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and former Wisconsin star J.J. Watt.
Mertz became the first-team quarterback after returning starter Jack Coan underwent foot surgery on Oct. 7, leaving him out indefinitely.
He wasted no time making the most of his opportunity. The only previous Wisconsin quarterbacks to throw five touchdown passes in a game are Darrell Bevell against Nevada in 1993 and Jim Sorgi against Michigan State in 2003.
“I thought he had good poise,” Chryst said. “I thought he saw the field well. You never now quite how someone’s going to react in their first start, but I thought he was himself.”
Mertz was 14 of 14 for 190 yards and four touchdowns in the first half alone as Wisconsin built a 28-7 halftime lead. Three of his five touchdown passes went to tight end Jake Ferguson, who had seven catches for 72 yards.
After Illinois fumbled the ball away on the game’s second play from scrimmage, Mertz hit fullback Jason Stokke for a 10-yard touchdown pass. He found Ferguson wide-open in the back of the end zone for a 5-yard score to make it 14-0.
Illinois briefly got back into it late in the second quarter when Ferguson fumbled at the end of a 9-yard completion. Illinois linebacker Tarique Barnes picked up the loose ball and ran 39 yards into the end zone to cut Wisconsin’s lead to 14-7.
Mertz responded to Illinois’ touchdown by throwing a 34-yard completion to Ferguson and then hitting the senior tight end again for a 14-yard score with 1:06 left in the half. After Illinois went three-and-out on its next series, Mertz threw deep and found Danny Davis for a 53-yard touchdown pass with 28 seconds left until halftime.
“I thought I had the team more ready, more prepared to play than we showed out there tonight,” Illinois coach Lovie Smith said. “We will play better than that. We’re a better football team than that.”
THE TAKEAWAY
Illinois: The Illini need more from their passing attack. Quarterback Brandon Peters had seven carries for 75 yards but was 8 of 19 through the air for only 87 yards. Illinois suffered a major blow when linebacker Jake Hansen left with an injury in the first half.
Wisconsin: The Badgers just might have an uncharacteristically potent passing attack. They may need to throw the ball a little more often than usual this year as their rushing attack adjusts to life without Indianapolis Colts rookie Jonathan Taylor, the two-time winner of the Doak Walker Award that goes annually to college football’s top running back. Without Taylor in the backfield, Wisconsin gained 182 yards on 54 carries.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
Any Top 25 voters who were leaving Big Ten teams off their ballots until that conference opened play assuredly will include Wisconsin now that the Badgers have won a game. That should enable Wisconsin to move up when the new poll comes out Sunday.
UP NEXT
Illinois: Hosts Purdue on Oct. 31.
Wisconsin: At Nebraska on Oct. 31.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-24--Girlfriend of man fatally shot by Waukegan police addresses rally from hospital room

About 200 people rallied in Waukegan Saturday afternoon to protest the police shooting Tuesday night that killed Marcellis Stinnette , 19 , and seriously injured his girlfriend , Tafara Williams , who is still in the hospital .
In the most emotional moment of the gathering , Clifftina Johnson , Williams ’ mother , held her cellphone up to a megaphone as Williams spoke to the crowd from her hospital bed and as her and Stinnette ’ s 7-month-old son , Marcellis Stinnette Jr. , was held by an aunt , Sharay Johnson .
“ Don ’ t allow them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice , no peace .
I won ’ t sleep until Marcellis gets justice .
He didn ’ t deserve it , and they waited for him to die .
No justice , no peace .
And my son don ’ t have a father no more , but I ’ m fighting for him , and I ’ m in this hospital , and I ’ m trying to be strong , ” Williams said .
The rally , organized by Clyde McLemore , the founder of the Lake County chapter of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours after the city announced that it had fired the officer who fired into a stopped vehicle that police say was backing toward the officer , leaving the officer in fear of his life .
No gun was found in the vehicle , which was being driven by Williams .
Both people shot are Black .
The officer , who had been on the force about five years , was dismissed “ for multiple policy and procedure violations , ” a news release said .
Read more on the Daily Herald .

About 200 people rallied in Waukegan Saturday afternoon to protest the police shooting Tuesday night that killed Marcellis Stinnette, 19, and seriously injured his girlfriend, Tafara Williams, who is still in the hospital.
In the most emotional moment of the gathering, Clifftina Johnson, Williams’ mother, held her cellphone up to a megaphone as Williams spoke to the crowd from her hospital bed and as her and Stinnette’s 7-month-old son, Marcellis Stinnette Jr., was held by an aunt, Sharay Johnson.
“Don’t allow them to do this to us. No justice, no peace. I won’t sleep until Marcellis gets justice. He didn’t deserve it, and they waited for him to die. No justice, no peace. And my son don’t have a father no more, but I’m fighting for him, and I’m in this hospital, and I’m trying to be strong,” Williams said.
The rally, organized by Clyde McLemore, the founder of the Lake County chapter of Black Lives Matter, came less than 24 hours after the city announced that it had fired the officer who fired into a stopped vehicle that police say was backing toward the officer, leaving the officer in fear of his life. No gun was found in the vehicle, which was being driven by Williams. Both people shot are Black.
The officer, who had been on the force about five years, was dismissed “for multiple policy and procedure violations,” a news release said.
Read more on the Daily Herald.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-24--U.S., Europe watch coronavirus case totals grow, debate new restrictions

Confirmed coronavirus infections continued to soar Saturday in many parts of the U.S. and Europe .
In some cases , so did anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide .
Oklahoma , Illinois , New Mexico and Michigan were among states announcing new record highs in daily confirmed cases Saturday , a day after a nationwide daily record of more than 83,000 reported infections , according to Johns Hopkins University .
Dr. Joneigh Khaldun , Michigan ’ s chief medical executive , said it ’ s “ now more important than ever that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new COVID-19 cases in her state topped the old record by more than 1,300 .
German authorities reported a record one-day total of new coronavirus cases this weekend while leaders in Spain and Italy debated how to control the resurgent virus amid public pushback to curfews despite a global death toll topping 1.1 million people .
In Italy , officials huddled with regional authorities on Saturday to determine what new restrictions could be imposed as confirmed cases surpassed half a million .
Premier Giuseppe Conte has said he doesn ’ t want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he did at the pandemic ’ s start .
In past days , several governors ordered overnight curfews in their regions to stop people from congregating at night outside bars and other venues .
One such curfew fueled anger in Naples , triggering a violent clash by protesters with police .
Italian media said protesters hurled rocks , pieces of broken ceramic tiles and smoke bombs at police while they battled back with tear gas .
Elsewhere in Europe , police in Warsaw , Poland , used tear gas and pepper spray @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions , and anti-lockdown demonstrators gathered in London ’ s Trafalgar Square .
Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese on Saturday branded the Naples protests “ unacceptable ” and said prosecutors were investigating .
According to Health Ministry figures , Italy ’ s one-day new caseload of confirmed infections crept closer to 20,000 on Saturday , a slightly bigger daily increase than Friday .
The nation ’ s confirmed death toll , second-highest in Europe after Britain ’ s , rose to 37,210 after 151 more deaths .
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid to prepare a new state of emergency , a strategy used twice since the start of the pandemic .
The first in March ordered strict home confinement across the nation , closed stores , and recruited private industry for the national public health fight .
The second went into effect two weeks ago , focused on transit limits in the Madrid area .
In Germany , Chancellor Angela Merkel urged citizens again to reduce their number of social contacts as the nation recorded a new daily high for infections .
The 14,714 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both Friday and Thursday because of a three-hour data outage at the country ’ s disease control agency Thursday .
Forty-nine more people died , bringing the overall death toll past 10,000 .
The chancellor said in her weekly podcast “ if we all obey ( to social distancing ) we will all together survive this enormous challenge posed by the virus.
” Other European countries have tightened restrictions hoping to cope with their own rising case counts .
Slovenia closed down hotels , shopping malls and other non-essential shops as authorities reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections and deaths in the small country of 2 million people .
Greece unveiled a mask requirement and a mandatory nightly curfew for Athens and other areas deemed high risk .
In South America , Colombia became the eight country to reach 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday , according to the Colombian Ministry of Health .
Two of the others are also in Latin America : Argentina , which hit that mark on Monday , and Brazil , which has more than 5 million confirmed cases .
In the U.S. , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the COVID-19 Dashboard published by Johns Hopkins .
The total U.S. caseload reported Friday was 83,757 , topping the 77,362 cases reported on July 16 .
Many rural communities are bearing the brunt .
In Columbia , Tennessee , Maury Regional Medical Center said Friday it was suspending elective surgical procedures that require an overnight stay for two weeks , beginning on Monday .
The Daily Herald reported that it was treating 50 COVID-19 inpatients , 20 of whom were in the medical center ’ s 26-bed intensive care unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s chief medical officer , said small home gatherings have become the emerging threat through which the disease is being spread in the six-county region the medical center covers .
“ In our homes , we all let our guard down , ” Chaney said .
“ You think it is safe to not socially distance , and you take your masks off .
That is spreading the disease very rapidly .
”

Confirmed coronavirus infections continued to soar Saturday in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. In some cases, so did anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide.
Oklahoma, Illinois, New Mexico and Michigan were among states announcing new record highs in daily confirmed cases Saturday, a day after a nationwide daily record of more than 83,000 reported infections, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan’s chief medical executive, said it’s “now more important than ever that people take this seriously.” The 3,338 new COVID-19 cases in her state topped the old record by more than 1,300.
German authorities reported a record one-day total of new coronavirus cases this weekend while leaders in Spain and Italy debated how to control the resurgent virus amid public pushback to curfews despite a global death toll topping 1.1 million people.
In Italy, officials huddled with regional authorities on Saturday to determine what new restrictions could be imposed as confirmed cases surpassed half a million.
Premier Giuseppe Conte has said he doesn’t want to put Italy under severe lockdown again, as he did at the pandemic’s start. In past days, several governors ordered overnight curfews in their regions to stop people from congregating at night outside bars and other venues.
One such curfew fueled anger in Naples, triggering a violent clash by protesters with police. Italian media said protesters hurled rocks, pieces of broken ceramic tiles and smoke bombs at police while they battled back with tear gas. Elsewhere in Europe, police in Warsaw, Poland, used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse protesters angry over new virus restrictions, and anti-lockdown demonstrators gathered in London’s Trafalgar Square.
Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese on Saturday branded the Naples protests “unacceptable” and said prosecutors were investigating.
According to Health Ministry figures, Italy’s one-day new caseload of confirmed infections crept closer to 20,000 on Saturday, a slightly bigger daily increase than Friday. The nation’s confirmed death toll, second-highest in Europe after Britain’s, rose to 37,210 after 151 more deaths.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to meet with his Cabinet Sunday morning in Madrid to prepare a new state of emergency, a strategy used twice since the start of the pandemic.
The first in March ordered strict home confinement across the nation, closed stores, and recruited private industry for the national public health fight. The second went into effect two weeks ago, focused on transit limits in the Madrid area.
In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel urged citizens again to reduce their number of social contacts as the nation recorded a new daily high for infections.
The 14,714 cases reported on Saturday includes cases from both Friday and Thursday because of a three-hour data outage at the country’s disease control agency Thursday. Forty-nine more people died, bringing the overall death toll past 10,000.
The chancellor said in her weekly podcast “if we all obey (to social distancing) we will all together survive this enormous challenge posed by the virus.”
Other European countries have tightened restrictions hoping to cope with their own rising case counts.
Slovenia closed down hotels, shopping malls and other non-essential shops as authorities reported a record high of both new daily infections and deaths in the small country of 2 million people. Greece unveiled a mask requirement and a mandatory nightly curfew for Athens and other areas deemed high risk.
In South America, Colombia became the eight country to reach 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, according to the Colombian Ministry of Health. Two of the others are also in Latin America: Argentina, which hit that mark on Monday, and Brazil, which has more than 5 million confirmed cases.
In the U.S., the virus has claimed about 240,000 lives, according to the COVID-19 Dashboard published by Johns Hopkins. The total U.S. caseload reported Friday was 83,757, topping the 77,362 cases reported on July 16.
Many rural communities are bearing the brunt. In Columbia, Tennessee, Maury Regional Medical Center said Friday it was suspending elective surgical procedures that require an overnight stay for two weeks, beginning on Monday. The Daily Herald reported that it was treating 50 COVID-19 inpatients, 20 of whom were in the medical center’s 26-bed intensive care unit.
Martin Chaney, Maury Regional’s chief medical officer, said small home gatherings have become the emerging threat through which the disease is being spread in the six-county region the medical center covers.
“In our homes, we all let our guard down,” Chaney said. “You think it is safe to not socially distance, and you take your masks off. That is spreading the disease very rapidly.”


chicagosun-times--2020-10-24--18-year-old University of Dayton student from La Grange dies of COVID-19

A University of Dayton student from west suburban La Grange died Thursday of complications from COVID-19 , according to the university .
Michael Lang , 18 , was a first-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences and a graduate of Lyons Township High School .
He left campus in Dayton , Ohio , on Sept. 13 to return home for remote learning , the university said in an email Friday to students , faculty and staff .
Lang was hospitalized for a “ lengthy ” period of time before dying from complications of COVID-19 , the disease caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to his family , friends , professors and our campus community , ” University President Eric F. Spina wrote .
“ Campus ministers , housing and residence life , and counseling staff are always available for you and for those you know who may be deeply affected by this loss.
” Like many other colleges across the country , the University of Dayton has been working to limit the spread of the virus on campus .
Since Aug. 10 , the university has recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its online database .
Lang enjoyed golfing and worked summers as a caddy at La Grange Country Club , according to an obituary posted to Legacy.com .
A visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home in Countryside .
A prayer service is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Friday at the funeral home , with a memorial mass expected to start at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church in La Grange .
Due to coronavirus restrictions , the memorial mass will be streamed on the @ @ @ @ @ @

A University of Dayton student from west suburban La Grange died Thursday of complications from COVID-19, according to the university.
Michael Lang, 18, was a first-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences and a graduate of Lyons Township High School. He left campus in Dayton, Ohio, on Sept. 13 to return home for remote learning, the university said in an email Friday to students, faculty and staff.
Lang was hospitalized for a “lengthy” period of time before dying from complications of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, the university said.
“We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to his family, friends, professors and our campus community,” University President Eric F. Spina wrote. “Campus ministers, housing and residence life, and counseling staff are always available for you and for those you know who may be deeply affected by this loss.”
Like many other colleges across the country, the University of Dayton has been working to limit the spread of the virus on campus. Since Aug. 10, the university has recorded 1,414 cases on campus, according to its online database.
The university held a candlelight vigil for Lang Friday afternoon.
Lang enjoyed golfing and worked summers as a caddy at La Grange Country Club, according to an obituary posted to Legacy.com.
A visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home in Countryside. A prayer service is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with a memorial mass expected to start at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church in La Grange. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the memorial mass will be streamed on the church’s Facebook page.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-24--No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to rout of Pitt

PITTSBURGH — Ian Book passed for 312 yards and three touchdowns — two of them long catch-and-runs to graduate transfer Ben Skowronek — and No .
3 Notre Dame overwhelmed reeling Pittsburgh 45-3 on Saturday .
A week after scuffling its way past Louisville , Notre Dame ( 5-0 , 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference ) had no such issues while handling the Panthers ( 3-4 , 2-4 ) their fourth consecutive loss .
Book hit Skowronek for a 34-yard score on Fighting Irish ’ s first possession and Pitt — playing without injured senior quarterback Kenny Pickett for a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
Notre Dame ’ s massive offensive line held its own against one of the nation ’ s best pass-rushing teams and when Book had time , he had no trouble finding teammates open downfield .
Book averaged 19.5 yards per completion and often had to do little more than flip the ball up and let his playmakers do the rest .
He connected with Skowronek for a 73-yard score in the second quarter , with the 6-foot-3 Skowronek doing most of the work as he out-jumped 5-9 Pitt defensive back Marquis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end zone to make it 14-3 .
Notre Dame effectively ended any hope Pitt — which has developed a reputation in recent years of being the occasional giant killer — might have had late in the second quarter .
Linebacker Bo Bauer ’ s first career pick set up a 2-yard touchdown run by Kyren Williams that pushed it to 21-3 with 1:29 left in the first half .
Three Pitt plays went nowhere and Irish sophomore defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey raced in untouched to block Kirk Christodoulou ’ s punt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ zone to pick it up to put things out of reach at 28-3 .
Pitt freshman quarterback Joey Yellen struggled in his second start in place of Pickett .
Yellen , who played well in a loss to Miami last week , completed just 10 of 21 passes for 107 yards and three interceptions before being pulled in the third quarter in favor of Davis Beville .
Beville last just one series before Nick Patti came on in the fourth .
Notre Dame : The Irish could ill afford a misstep with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Nov. 7 .
They nearly had one against Louisville but responded emphatically on the road against a team that came in with the nation ’ s eighth-ranked defense .
Book was sacked just twice , used his legs when necessary and avoided mistakes .
If he can do it again on the road at Georgia Tech next week , a potential Game of the Year looms in South Bend on the first Saturday in November .
Pitt : The Panthers entered October unbeaten .
They will exit it with their first four-game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game and the offensive line continue to be an issue , practically forcing the quarterback — whoever it is — to carry the load .
Yellen might be up to it down the road , but he ’ s not there yet .
And the idea to wear their alternate gray jerseys , unveiled last month , was odd considering the opponent and the widely popular decision a few years ago to return to the yellow-and-blue concept that was the program ’ s hallmark during the glory days of the 1970s and 80s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anywhere after handling Pitt with ease .
Notre Dame : travels to Georgia Tech next Saturday .
The Irish won their last meeting with the Yellow Jackets 30-22 back in 2015 .
Pitt : The Panthers are off next week then visit Florida State on Nov. 7 .

PITTSBURGH — Brian Kelly understands human nature. And the longtime Notre Dame coach is fine if his players are looking forward to a showdown with top-ranked Clemson in two weeks, provided they play like a team capable of hanging with the Tigers in the interim.
“We have to elevate our play if we have any chance to get to our goal, which is to win a championship,” Kelly said.
Consider the message received.
Ian Book passed for 312 yards and three touchdowns — two of them long catch-and-runs to graduate transfer Ben Skowronek — as the Fighting Irish rolled past Pittsburgh 45-3 on Saturday.
A week after scuffling its way past Louisville, No. 3 Notre Dame (5-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) had no such issues while handling the Panthers (3-4, 2-4) their fourth consecutive loss. Book hit Skowronek for a 34-yard score on Fighting Irish’s first possession and Pitt — playing without injured senior quarterback Kenny Pickett for a second straight week — simply could not keep up.
Skowronek, a transfer from Northwestern, has developed a close relationship with Book since arriving on campus. He could see Book was frustrated after the sluggish performance against the Cardinals. Book responded by moving past Jimmy Clausen and current offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and into second place on the school’s career touchdown pass list (63) behind Brady Quinn (95).
“It paid off for him,” Skowronek said of Book. “He had a hell of a game… he’s a hell of a football player and he’s a winner.”
One who had plenty of help.
Notre Dame’s massive offensive line held its own against one of the nation’s best pass-rushing teams and when Book had time, he had no trouble finding teammates open downfield. Book averaged 19.5 yards per completion and often had to do little more than flip the ball up and let his playmakers do the rest. He connected with Skowronek for a 73-yard score in the second quarter, with the 6-foot-3 Skowronek doing most of the work as he out-jumped 5-9 Pitt defensive back Marquis Williams for the ball then sprinted to the end zone to make it 14-3.
The Fighting Irish effectively ended any hope Pitt — which has developed a reputation in recent years of being the occasional giant killer — might have had late in the second quarter. Linebacker Bo Bauer’s first career pick set up a 2-yard touchdown run by Kyren Williams that pushed it to 21-3 with 1:29 left in the first half. Three Pitt plays went nowhere and Irish sophomore defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey raced in untouched to block Kirk Christodoulou’s punt. Foskey chased the ball into the end zone to pick it up to put things out of reach at 28-3.
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi called Notre Dame “as good a team we saw on the football field in six years.”
“I thought we’d stack up better,” Narduzzi said.
Not so much.
Freshman quarterback Joey Yellen struggled in his second start in place of Pickett. Yellen, who played well in a loss to Miami last week, completed just 10 of 21 passes for 107 yards and three interceptions before being pulled in the third quarter in favor of Davis Beville. Beville last just one series before Nick Patti came on in the fourth.
THE TAKEAWAY
Notre Dame: Book used his legs when necessary — he ran for 40 yards before being taken out late in the third quarter with the game well in hand — avoided mistakes. If he can do it again on the road at Georgia Tech next week, a potential Game of the Year with Clemson looms.
Pitt: The Panthers entered October unbeaten. They will exit it with their first four-game losing streak since 2007. The running game and the offensive line continue to be an issue, practically forcing the quarterback — whoever it is — to carry the load. Yellen might be up to it down the road, but he’s not there yet.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
The Irish aren’t going anywhere after handling Pitt with ease.
WHO IS THAT?
Pitt’s decision to return to the gold-and-blue color scheme that recalled the program’s heyday during the 1970s and 1980s was hailed when it was unveiled in 2019. Which made it all the more curious that the Panthers opted for an alternate gray uniform they wore for the first time earlier this season. Considering how one-sided things became, maybe Pitt looking borderline unrecognizable isn’t a terrible thing.
UP NEXT
Notre Dame: travels to Georgia Tech next Saturday. The Irish won their last meeting with the Yellow Jackets 30-22 back in 2015.
Pitt: The Panthers are off next week then visit Florida State on Nov. 7.