chicagosun-times--2020-11-08--WATCH: ‘SNL’ agitates with edgy Dave Chappelle jokes — none about Biden

As “ Saturday Night Live ” aired just hours after the victory speech of the president-elect , its most provocative humor came not from its big-name political impersonators but from Dave Chappelle alone with a microphone and , at times , a cigarette .
The comedian , taking over “ SNL ” just as he did immediately after Donald Trump ’ s win in 2016 , made no mention of Joe Biden in his unusually long , 16-minute monologue , which focused on the coronavirus and made heavy , uncensored use of the n-word .
“ Thank God for COVID @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after noting that mass shootings happened every week before U.S. quarantines began .
“ Someone had to lock these murderous whites up and keep ’ em in the house !
” Much of the monologue was heavy and somber , notably the opening about his great grandfather ( freed from slavery at 10 ) and his assertion that angry white people and nervous police are living with feelings he ’ s felt constantly as a Black man .
But it was the pandemic humor that really pushed buttons .
Chappelle both condemned and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ kung flu ” label — “ you racist , hilarious son of a bitch !
” He brought up the spare-no-expense treatment of Trump ’ s coronavirus and the president ’ s subsequent gloating about his fast recovery , comparing it to someone visiting a homeless shelter , showily consuming a bag of burgers and advising , “ Don ’ t let hunger dictate your life !
” And lest he leave gender alone , he recalled the day Trump mused about treating COVID-19 with disinfectants ( not bleach , as Chappelle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , was an eminent female virologist — presumably a reference to Deborah Birx — who acted as though that was a promising idea .
“ Ooooooh , ” Chappelle said .
“ That ’ s why ... THAT ’ S why ... .
women make half.
” In contrast , the most surprising thing about the inevitably election-themed opening was swift turnaround in outfitting Maya Rudolph with a replica of the white suit and silky blouse Kamala Harris had just unveiled earlier that evening .
Rudolph was joined by this season ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declaring , “ I ’ ve never felt so alive , which is ironic because I ’ m not all that alive.
” Most of the humor was less about politics than self-awareness .
Alec Baldwin ’ s piano moment , as Trump singing a tender rendition of the Village People ’ s “ Macho Man , ” paid homage to “ SNL ’ s ” response to Hillary Clinton ’ s loss in 2016 : Kate McKinnon , as Clinton , somberly singing Leonard Cohen ’ s “ Hallelujah.
” And hey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jim Carrey here , let ’ s have him flash back to a greatest hit from his breakout film “ Ace Ventura , Pet Detective ” — yes , the one from 1994 — and do another four-syllable version of the word “ LOOOOOSSSERRRR .
”

As “Saturday Night Live” aired just hours after the victory speech of the president-elect, its most provocative humor came not from its big-name political impersonators but from Dave Chappelle alone with a microphone and, at times, a cigarette.
The comedian, taking over “SNL” just as he did immediately after Donald Trump’s win in 2016, made no mention of Joe Biden in his unusually long, 16-minute monologue, which focused on the coronavirus and made heavy, uncensored use of the n-word.
“Thank God for COVID,” he declared, explosively, after noting that mass shootings happened every week before U.S. quarantines began.
“Someone had to lock these murderous whites up and keep ’em in the house!”
Much of the monologue was heavy and somber, notably the opening about his great grandfather (freed from slavery at 10) and his assertion that angry white people and nervous police are living with feelings he’s felt constantly as a Black man.
But it was the pandemic humor that really pushed buttons. Chappelle both condemned and envied Trump for his use of the “kung flu” label — “you racist, hilarious son of a bitch!”
He brought up the spare-no-expense treatment of Trump’s coronavirus and the president’s subsequent gloating about his fast recovery, comparing it to someone visiting a homeless shelter, showily consuming a bag of burgers and advising, “Don’t let hunger dictate your life!”
And lest he leave gender alone, he recalled the day Trump mused about treating COVID-19 with disinfectants (not bleach, as Chappelle claimed). Looking on, he said, was an eminent female virologist — presumably a reference to Deborah Birx — who acted as though that was a promising idea.
“Ooooooh,” Chappelle said. “That’s why ... THAT’S why .... women make half.”
Here’s the monologue, n-words included:
In contrast, the most surprising thing about the inevitably election-themed opening was the swift turnaround in outfitting Maya Rudolph with a replica of the white suit and silky blouse Kamala Harris had just unveiled earlier that evening.
Rudolph was joined by this season’s Biden impersonator, Jim Carrey, declaring, “I’ve never felt so alive, which is ironic because I’m not all that alive.”
Most of the humor was less about politics than self-awareness. Alec Baldwin’s piano moment, as Trump singing a tender rendition of the Village People’s “Macho Man,” paid homage to “SNL’s” response to Hillary Clinton’s loss in 2016: Kate McKinnon, as Clinton, somberly singing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
And hey everybody, as long as we have Jim Carrey here, let’s have him flash back to a greatest hit from his breakout film “Ace Ventura, Pet Detective” — yes, the one from 1994 — and do another four-syllable version of the word “LOOOOOSSSERRRR.”


chicagosun-times--2020-11-07--Norm Crosby, comedian nicknamed ‘Master of Malaprops,’ dies at 93

Norm Crosby , the standup comedian who turned malapropism into an art form , has died .
He was 93 .
According to one report , Crosby succumbed to heart failure Saturday at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles .
Perhaps best-known for his appearances on the NBC “ Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts ” in the 1970s , the Boston-born Crosby turned the English language upside-down with his intentional misuse of words to comedic effect throughout his routines .
The shtick earned him the nickname “ The Master of Malaprops ” — words that sound right but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In addition to his appearances alongside Martin and a dais of comedians , actors and sports notables for the Las Vegas-based roasts , Crosby also co-hosted the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon for 25 years alongside Jerry Lewis .
He appeared on numerous television series throughout a career that spanned more than five decades , including “ The Ed Sullivan Show , ” “ The Love Boat , ” “ Hollywood Squares ” “ It ’ s Gary Shandling ’ s Show ” and “ The Larry Sanders Show.
” In the late 1970s he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” He made more than 50 guest appearances on “ The Tonight Show ” starting in the 1960s .
Crosby is survived by his wife of 54 years , Joan , and two sons .
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Norm Crosby, the standup comedian who turned malapropism into an art form, has died. He was 93.
According to one report, Crosby succumbed to heart failure Saturday at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Perhaps best-known for his appearances on the NBC “Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts” in the 1970s, the Boston-born Crosby turned the English language upside-down with his intentional misuse of words to comedic effect throughout his routines. The shtick earned him the nickname “The Master of Malaprops” — words that sound right but are completely incorrect in their usage.
In addition to his appearances alongside Martin and a dais of comedians, actors and sports notables for the Las Vegas-based roasts, Crosby also co-hosted the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon for 25 years alongside Jerry Lewis. He appeared on numerous television series throughout a career that spanned more than five decades, including “The Ed Sullivan Show,” “The Love Boat,” “Hollywood Squares” “It’s Gary Shandling’s Show” and “The Larry Sanders Show.” In the late 1970s he hosted the series “The Comedy Shop.” He made more than 50 guest appearances on “The Tonight Show” starting in the 1960s.
Early in his career, Crosby had realized he needed a gimmick to differentiate himself from the burgeoning generation of comedians who were achieving fame on the many network TV variety shows.
“I was looking around for fresh ideas, and I kept hearing people misuse words,” he told an interviewer in 1989. “So I started to use it in my act.”
Crosby’s first steady work as a comic came at Blinstrub’s in his native Boston, which led to an engagement in the early 1960s at the prestigious Latin Quarter in New York.
As a public performer, Crosby thrived despite having poor hearing. During World War II, he served aboard a Coast Guard submarine chaser, and concussion from the depth charges damaged his ears. He wore a hearing aid onstage.
“I was never shy about my hearing loss, probably because I got it from military service,” he explained in a 1993 interview. “I got thousands of letters from people who had said they would never get a hearing aid but had changed their minds after they saw me being open about it.”
Crosby became a favorite at the major Las Vegas and Atlantic City casinos and played theaters, including many times at London’s Palladium, and concert halls.
Crosby is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joan, and two sons.
Contributing: Associated Press


chicagosun-times--2020-11-08--Menu planner: Try some ‘eyeball’ pizza for Halloween

8 bocconcini , halved ( small nuggets of mozzarella , usually about 1 inch ) Heat oven to 450 degrees .
Coat pizza pan with cooking spray .
Reserve 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce .
Place crust on prepared pan .
Top with remaining sauce , mozzarella and bocconcini halves , flat sides down .
Bake 10 minutes .
Remove from oven .
Place 1 olive slice in middle of each bocconcini to form “ eyeballs.
” Bake 5 to 7 more minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is heated through .
Place reserved pizza sauce in small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Pipe sauce onto bocconcini eyeballs for “ bloodshot ” effect .
In a large , nonstick skillet , heat oil on medium .
Add onion and garlic ; cook 4 minutes , stirring occasionally .
Stir in broth , barley , turmeric , cumin , chili powder and salt .
Heat to boiling .
Reduce heat to low ; cover and simmer 40 minutes , stirring occasionally .
Stir in squash , bell pepper and beans .
Cover ; cook 10 to 15 minutes , stirring occasionally , until squash and barley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Cover ; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until peas are cooked .
Let stand 5 minutes , covered , to blend flavors .
Per cup : 172 calories , 6 grams protein , 2 grams fat ( 10 % calories from fat ) , no saturated fat , 34 grams carbohydrate , no cholesterol , 265 milligrams sodium , 8 grams fiber .
Cooking time : 7 to 8 hours on low , plus hominy 1 ( 10-ounce ) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with green chilies ( mild to original ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4-quart or larger slow cooker .
In a medium bowl , combine tomatoes with green chilies and liquid , tomato sauce and chili seasoning mix .
Mix well and pour over chicken .
Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 hours or until chicken is no longer pink .
Stir to break up chicken .
Mix in hominy ; cover and cook on low 15 minutes or until heated through .
Serve with sour cream and cilantro , if desired .
Heat oven to 350 degrees .
Pat 1 ( 2-pound ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towels .
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid , combine 1 tablespoon chili powder , 1 tablespoon cumin , 1 teaspoon cinnamon , 1 teaspoon brown sugar , 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper , 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt , 2 teaspoons black pepper and 2 teaspoons ground coriander .
Mix well .
Use 2 to 3 tablespoons of rub to season all surfaces of roast .
Place roast in shallow pan and bake 20 minutes per pound or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees .
Remove from oven and let stand 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with deli cranberry mustard .
Top with deli sliced turkey , sliced Muenster cheese and baby greens .
Alongside , add deli vegetable soup .
Lightly coat the tender steaks with flour and pan-fry in a nonstick skillet on medium in a little canola oil until cooked through .
Serve gray on the side , along with mashed potatoes , peas and carrots , and breadsticks .
Spread 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter on each of 4 whole-wheat flour tortillas .
Drizzle 1 or 2 teaspoons honey over each tortilla .
Top with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roll and secure with toothpicks .

Eyeball pizza
Makes 6 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 to 17 minutes
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup pizza sauce, divided
1 (14-ounce) prepared pizza crust
1 cup shredded mozzarella (4 ounces)
8 bocconcini, halved (small nuggets of mozzarella, usually about 1 inch)
4 pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and cut crosswise into 16 slices total
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Coat pizza pan with cooking spray. Reserve 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce. Place crust on prepared pan. Top with remaining sauce, mozzarella and bocconcini halves, flat sides down. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Place 1 olive slice in middle of each bocconcini to form “eyeballs.” Bake 5 to 7 more minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is heated through. Place reserved pizza sauce in small plastic bag. Snip off one corner. Pipe sauce onto bocconcini eyeballs for “bloodshot” effect.
Per serving: 273 calories, 16 grams protein, 9 grams fat (31% calories from fat), 4.6 grams saturated fat, 31 grams carbohydrate, 21 milligrams cholesterol, 735 milligrams sodium, 2 grams fiber.
Carb choices: 2.
Barley and black bean pilaf
Makes 9 cups
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: about 65 minutes; standing time 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups unsalted vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked pearled barley
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise in 1/2-inch slices
1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can reduced-sodium rinsed black beans
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
In a large, nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium. Add onion and garlic; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, barley, turmeric, cumin, chili powder and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in squash, bell pepper and beans. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash and barley are just tender. Stir in peas. Cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until peas are cooked. Let stand 5 minutes, covered, to blend flavors.
Per cup: 172 calories, 6 grams protein, 2 grams fat (10% calories from fat), no saturated fat, 34 grams carbohydrate, no cholesterol, 265 milligrams sodium, 8 grams fiber.
Carb choices: 2.5.
Chunky chicken chili
Makes 8 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 7 to 8 hours on low, plus hominy
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds well-trimmed boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 (10-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with green chilies (mild to original), with liquid
1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 (1 1/4-ounce) packet less-sodium chili seasoning mix
2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans hominy, rinsed
Reduced-fat sour cream, if desired
Chopped cilantro, if desired
Place chicken in a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes with green chilies and liquid, tomato sauce and chili seasoning mix. Mix well and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir to break up chicken. Mix in hominy; cover and cook on low 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
Per serving: 229 calories, 25 grams protein, 5 grams fat (19% calories from fat), 1.2 grams saturated fat, 23 grams carbohydrate, 108 milligrams cholesterol, 655 milligrams sodium, 3 grams fiber.
Carb choices: 1.5.
Spice-rubbed pork loin roast
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pat 1 (2-pound) well-trimmed boneless pork loin roast with paper towels. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper and 2 teaspoons ground coriander. Mix well. Use 2 to 3 tablespoons of rub to season all surfaces of roast. Place roast in shallow pan and bake 20 minutes per pound or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
Turkey cranberry sandwich
Spread honey-wheat bread with deli cranberry mustard. Top with deli sliced turkey, sliced Muenster cheese and baby greens. Alongside, add deli vegetable soup.
Cube steaks
Lightly coat the tender steaks with flour and pan-fry in a nonstick skillet on medium in a little canola oil until cooked through. Serve gray on the side, along with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, and breadsticks.
Peanut butter and banana wraps
Spread 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter on each of 4 whole-wheat flour tortillas. Drizzle 1 or 2 teaspoons honey over each tortilla. Top with banana slices and miniature chocolate chips. Roll and secure with toothpicks.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-08--Halas Intrigue Episode 134: The Bears lose ugly

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chicagosun-times--2020-11-08--Preckwinkle staffer tests positive for COVID-19

A staff member in the office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has tested positive for the coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ The staff member was last in the county building , 69 W. Washington St. , @ @ @ @ @ s office said in a statement .
Preckwinkle is not experiencing symptoms , but will @ @ @ @ @ isolate until the results come back , her office said .

A staff member in the office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has tested positive for the coronavirus, her office announced Sunday.
The staff member was last in the county building, 69 W. Washington St., on Friday, Preckwinkle’s office said in a statement.
Preckwinkle is not experiencing symptoms, but will take a COVID test and isolate until the results come back, her office said.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-08--Alex Trebek, popular ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at age 80

LOS ANGELES — Alex Trebek , who presided over the beloved quiz show “ Jeopardy !
” for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of schoolmaster strictness , died Sunday .
He was 80 .
Trebek , who announced in 2019 that he had advanced pancreatic cancer , died at his Los Angeles home , surrounded by family and friends , “ Jeopardy !
” studio Sony said .
The Canadian-born host , who made a point of informing fans about his health directly , spoke in a calm , even tone as he revealed his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a video posted March 6 , 2019 .
In the video , Trebek said he was joining the 50,000 other Americans who receive such a diagnosis each year and that he recognized that the prognosis was not encouraging .
But Trebek said he intended to fight it and keep working , even joking that he needed to beat the disease because his “ Jeopardy !
” contract ran for three more years .
Less than a week later , he opened the show with a message acknowledging the outpouring of kind words and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thanks to the — believe it or not — hundreds of thousands of people who have sent in tweets , texts , emails , cards and letters wishing me well , ” Trebek said .
“ I ’ m a lucky guy.
” The program tapes weeks of shows in advance , and the remaining episodes with Trebek will air through Dec. 25 , a Sony spokeswoman said .
Messages of grief and respect from former contestants , celebrities and the wider public quickly followed news of his loss .
“ Alex wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what he did .
He was also a lovely and deeply decent man , and I ’ m grateful for every minute I got to spend with him , ” tweeted “ Jeopardy !
” champion Ken Jennings .
“ Thinking today about his family and his Jeopardy !
family — which , in a way , included millions of us.
” “ It was one of the great privileges of my life to spend time with this courageous man while he fought the battle of his life .
You will never be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” James Holzhauer , another “ Jeopardy !
” star , posted on Twitter .
John Legend tweeted that he was “ obsessed with Jeopardy as a nerdy kid growing up in Ohio .
I ’ ve loved and revered Alex Trebek since I can remember .
What an iconic career.
” “ Jeopardy !
” bills itself as “ America ’ s favorite quiz show ” and captivated the public with a unique format in which contestants were told the answers and had to provide the questions on a variety of subjects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and popular culture .
They would answer by saying “ What is ... ?
” or “ Who is ... .
?
” Trebek , who became its host in 1984 , was a master of the format , engaging in friendly banter with contestants , appearing genuinely pleased when they answered correctly and , at the same time , moving the game along in a brisk no-nonsense fashion whenever people struggled for answers .
He never pretended to know the answers himself if he really didn ’ t , deferring to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a somewhat vague answer had come close enough to be counted as correct .
“ I try not to take myself too seriously , ” he told an interviewer in 2004 .
“ I don ’ t want to come off as a pompous ass and indicate that I know everything when I don ’ t. ” The show was the brainstorm of Julann Griffin , wife of the late talk show host-entrepreneur Merv Griffin , who said she suggested to him one day that he create a game show where people were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” debuted on NBC in 1964 with Art Fleming as emcee and was an immediate hit .
It lasted until 1975 , then was revived in syndication with Trebek .
Long identified by a full head of hair and trim mustache ( though in 2001 he startled viewers by shaving his mustache , “ completely on a whim ” ) , Trebek was more than qualified for the job , having started his game show career on “ Reach for the Top ” in his native country .
Moving to the U.S. in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wizard of Odds , ” “ High Rollers , ” “ The $ 128,000 Question ” and “ Double Dare.
” Even during his run on “ Jeopardy !
” , Trebek worked on other shows .
In the early 1990s , he was the host of three — “ Jeopardy !
” , “ To Tell the Truth ” and “ Classic Concentration.
” “ Jeopardy !
” made him famous .
He won five Emmys as its host , including one last June , and received stars on both the Hollywood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2012 , the show won a prestigious Peabody Award .
He taped his daily “ Jeopardy !
” shows at a frenetic pace , recording as many as 10 episodes ( two weeks ’ worth ) in just two days .
After what was described as a mild heart attack in 2007 , he was back at work in just a month .
He posted a video in January 2018 announcing he ’ d undergone surgery for blood clots on the brain that followed a fall he ’ d taken .
The show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It had yet to bring in a substitute host for Trebek — save once , when he and “ Wheel of Fortune ” host Pat Sajak swapped their TV jobs as an April ’ s Fool prank .
In 2012 , Trebek acknowledged that he was considering retirement , but had been urged by friends to stay on so he could reach 30 years on the show .
He still loved the job , he declared : “ What ’ s not to love ?
You have the security of a familiar environment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the excitement of new clues and new contestants on every program .
You can ’ t beat that !
” Although many viewers considered him one of the key reasons for the show ’ s success , Trebek himself insisted he was only there to keep things moving .
“ I ’ m introduced as the host of ‘ Jeopardy !
’ , not the star , ” he said in a 2012 interview .
“ My job is to provide the atmosphere and assistance to the contestants to get them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he explained .
“ And if I ’ m successful doing that , I will be perceived as a nice guy and the audience will think of me as being a bit of a star.
” “ But not if I try to steal the limelight !
The stars of ` Jeopardy !
′ are the material and the contestants , ” he said .
In a January 2019 interview with The Associated Press , Trebek discussed his decision to keep going with “ Jeopardy !
” “ It ’ s not as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tape 46 days a year , ” he said .
But he acknowledged he would retire someday , if he lost his edge or the job was no longer fun , adding : “ And it ’ s still fun.
” Born July 22 , 1940 , in Sudbury , Ontario , Canada , Trebek was sent off to boarding school by his Ukrainian father and French-Canadian mother when he was barely in his teens .
After graduating high school , he spent a summer in Cincinnati to be close to a girlfriend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ college .
After earning a philosophy degree from the University of Ottawa , he went to work for the Canadian Broadcasting Co. , starting as a staff announcer and eventually becoming a radio and TV reporter .
He became a U.S. citizen in 1997 .
Trebek ’ s first marriage , to Elaine Callei , ended in divorce .
In 1990 , he married Jean Currivan , and they had two children , Emily and Matthew .
Trebek lived with his family in Los Angeles ’ Studio City section , not far from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife , their two children and his stepdaughter , Nicky .
This story has been corrected to show Merv Griffin ’ s wife ’ s name is Julann Griffin , not Juann .
The late AP entertainment correspondent Bob Thomas contributed to this report .

LOS ANGELES — Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show “Jeopardy!” for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of schoolmaster strictness, died Sunday. He was 80.
Trebek, who announced in 2019 that he had advanced pancreatic cancer, died at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by family and friends, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said.
The Canada-born host, who made a point of informing fans about his health directly, spoke in a calm, even tone as he revealed his illness and hope for a cure in a video posted March 6, 2019.
In the video, Trebek said he was joining the 50,000 other Americans who receive such a diagnosis each year and that he recognized that the prognosis was not encouraging.
But Trebek said he intended to fight it and keep working, even joking that he needed to beat the disease because his “Jeopardy!” contract ran for three more years. Less than a week later, he opened the show with a message acknowledging the outpouring of kind words and prayers he’d received.
“Thanks to the — believe it or not — hundreds of thousands of people who have sent in tweets, texts, emails, cards and letters wishing me well,” Trebek said. “I’m a lucky guy.”
The program tapes weeks of shows in advance, and the remaining episodes with Trebek will air through Dec. 25, a Sony spokeswoman said.
Messages of griefand respect from former contestants, celebrities and the public followed news of his loss.
“Alex wasn’t just the best ever at what he did. He was also a lovely and deeply decent man, and I’m grateful for every minute I got to spend with him,” tweeted “Jeopardy!” champion Ken Jennings. “Thinking today about his family and his Jeopardy! family — which, in a way, included millions of us.”
“It was one of the great privileges of my life to spend time with this courageous man while he fought the battle of his life. You will never be replaced in our hearts, Alex,” James Holzhauer, another “Jeopardy!” star, posted on Twitter.
John Legend tweeted that he was “obsessed with Jeopardy as a nerdy kid growing up in Ohio. I’ve loved and revered Alex Trebek since I can remember. What an iconic career.”
“Jeopardy!” bills itself as “America’s favorite quiz show” and captivated the public with a unique format in which contestants were told the answers and had to provide the questions on a variety of subjects, including movies, politics, history and popular culture.
They would answer by saying “What is ... ?” or “Who is .... ?”
Trebek, who became its host in 1984, was a master of the format, engaging in friendly banter with contestants, appearing genuinely pleased when they answered correctly and, at the same time, moving the game along in a brisk no-nonsense fashion whenever people struggled for answers.
He never pretended to know the answers himself if he really didn’t, deferring to the show’s experts to decide whether a somewhat vague answer had come close enough to be counted as correct.
“I try not to take myself too seriously,” he told an interviewer in 2004. “I don’t want to come off as a pompous ass and indicate that I know everything when I don’t.”
The show was the brainstorm of Julann Griffin, wife of the late talk show host-entrepreneur Merv Griffin, who said she suggested to him one day that he create a game show where people were given the answers.
“Jeopardy!” debuted on NBC in 1964 with Art Fleming as emcee and was an immediate hit. It lasted until 1975, then was revived in syndication with Trebek.
Long identified by a full head of hair and trim mustache (though in 2001 he startled viewers by shaving his mustache, “completely on a whim”), Trebek was more than qualified for the job, having started his game show career on “Reach for the Top” in his native country.
Moving to the U.S. in 1973, he appeared on “The Wizard of Odds,” “High Rollers,” “The $128,000 Question” and “Double Dare.” Even during his run on “Jeopardy!”, Trebek worked on other shows. In the early 1990s, he was the host of three — “Jeopardy!”, “To Tell the Truth” and “Classic Concentration.”
“Jeopardy!” made him famous. He won five Emmys as its host, including one last June, and received stars on both the Hollywood and Canadian walks of fame. In 2012, the show won a prestigious Peabody Award.
He taped his daily “Jeopardy!” shows at a frenetic pace, recording as many as 10 episodes (two weeks’ worth) in just two days. After what was described as a mild heart attack in 2007, he was back at work in just a month.
He posted a video in January 2018 announcing he’d undergone surgery for blood clots on the brain that followed a fall he’d taken. The show was on hiatus during his recovery.
It had yet to bring in a substitute host for Trebek — save once, when he and “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak swapped their TV jobs as an April’s Fool prank.
In 2012, Trebek acknowledged he was considering retirement but had been urged by friends to stay on so he could reach 30 years on the show. He still loved the job, he declared: “What’s not to love? You have the security of a familiar environment, a familiar format, but you have the excitement of new clues and new contestants on every program. You can’t beat that!”
Though many viewers considered him one of the key reasons for the show’s success, Trebek insisted he was only there to keep things moving.
“I’m introduced as the host of ‘Jeopardy!’, not the star,” he said in a 2012 interview. “My job is to provide the atmosphere and assistance to the contestants to get them to perform at their very best. And if I’m successful doing that, I will be perceived as a nice guy, and the audience will think of me as being a bit of a star.
“But not if I try to steal the limelight! The stars of `Jeopardy!′ are the material and the contestants.”
In a January 2019 interviews, Trebek discussed his decision to keep going with “Jeopardy!”
“It’s not as if I’m overworked — we tape 46 days a year,” he said. But he acknowledged he would retire someday, if he lost his edge or the job was no longer fun, adding: “And it’s still fun.”
Born July 22, 1940, in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, Trebek was sent to boarding school by his Ukrainian father and French-Canadian mother when he was barely in his teens.
After graduating from high school, he spent a summer in Cincinnati to be close to a girlfriend, then returned to Canada to attend college. After getting a philosophy degree from the University of Ottawa, he went to work for the Canadian Broadcasting Co., starting as a staff announcer and eventually becoming a radio and TV reporter.
He became a U.S. citizen in 1997.
Trebek’s first marriage, to Elaine Callei, ended in divorce. In 1990, he married Jean Currivan, and they had two children, Emily and Matthew. Trebek lived with his family in Los Angeles’ Studio City section, not far from Hollywood.
Trebek is survived by his wife, their two children and his stepdaughter, Nicky.
This story has been corrected to show Merv Griffin’s wife’s name is Julann Griffin, not Juann.
The late AP entertainment correspondent Bob Thomas contributed to this report.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-08--Three takeaways from Bears’ loss to Titans

Three takeaways from the Bears ’ loss to the Titans : For the eighth time in nine games , the Bears failed to score in the third quarter .
When their two drives ended in a punt and a David Montgomery fumble , the Bears fell to the following season-long total in the third period : in 21 drives , they ’ ve punted 12 times , thrown six interceptions , fumbled once , had one turnover on downs and one touchdown .
No one in the NFL has scored fewer third-quarter points .
The Bears ’ short yardage woes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Titans ’ 34 at the end of their first drive , Matt Nagy put both Montgomery and Cordarrelle Patterson in the backfield .
Quarterback Nick Foles faked a pitch left to Patterson and handed underneath on a dive play to Montgomery , who was stuffed .
Germain Ifedi missed a block that led to the turnover on downs .
“ It ’ s a dive , ya know ?
” Nagy said .
“ It ’ s what we do in youth football.
” Bears kicker Cairo Santos made his lone field goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he missed four — leading to his release — as a member of the Titans last year .
The kick was a chip-shot 22-yarder and his 12th-straight successful kick .

Three takeaways from the Bears’ loss to the Titans:
Third-and-yuck
For the eighth time in nine games, the Bears failed to score in the third quarter. When their two drives ended in a punt and a David Montgomery fumble, the Bears fell to the following season-long total in the third period: in 21 drives, they’ve punted 12 times, thrown six interceptions, fumbled once, had one turnover on downs and one touchdown. No one in the NFL has scored fewer third-quarter points.
Can’t get a yard?
The Bears’ short yardage woes continued. Faced with fourth-and-1 at the Titans’ 34 at the end of their first drive, Matt Nagy put both Montgomery and Cordarrelle Patterson in the backfield. Quarterback Nick Foles faked a pitch left to Patterson and handed underneath on a dive play to Montgomery, who was stuffed. Germain Ifedi missed a block that led to the turnover on downs.
“It’s a dive, ya know?” Nagy said. “It’s what we do in youth football.”
Santos kicks
Bears kicker Cairo Santos made his lone field goal try Sunday in the same stadium where he missed four — leading to his release — as a member of the Titans last year. The kick was a chip-shot 22-yarder and his 12th-straight successful kick.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-08--Bears’ offense commits deadly sin of being brutally boring

The more I watch the Bears ’ offense , the more I believe that the act of watching paint dry , the universal metaphor for borrrrrrrrrriiiiinnnnnng , has been horribly maligned .
At least when you watch paint dry , your mind can wander .
You can dream .
You can plan your week .
You can think of all the things that make you great , including humility .
When you watch the Bears ’ offense , there ’ s no escape .
You ’ re stuck with a tedious attack , a thin talent pool and a mediocre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oak tree .
It ’ s unwatchable , and two late touchdowns in a bad loss don ’ t make it any less unwatchable .
There are all sorts of reasons that the Bears fell 24-17 to the Titans on Sunday .
The most popular would seem to be that their decimated offensive line , which wasn ’ t good before the decimation began , was made up of anonymous , inexperienced players .
And there are all sorts of reasons that the Bears have lost three games in a row .
Have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ To be 5-4 , it hurts , ’ ’ coach Matt Nagy said .
If it makes Nagy feel any better , and it won ’ t , the 5-1 record the Bears owned after the first six games was goofy , for want of a better term .
Three victories came against bad or below-average teams – the Lions , the Giants and the Falcons .
The victory against the Buccaneers was a quality one , and the victory over Carolina came despite a Bears ’ offense that averaged 5.1 yards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As it turned out , that lifeless attack has stuck around the past three weeks .
Quite possibly because lifeless is exactly what the offense is .
For those of you who live and breathe with this franchise , the depressing part will be the lack of fixes that can make an appreciable difference .
There is no new quarterback to look to for hope .
Nick Foles already has replaced the similarly unremarkable Mitch Trubisky , who is injured at the moment anyway .
The offensive line , as mentioned earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was healthy .
Nagy ’ s play-calling has been mind-numbing – a screen pass to David Montgomery on third-and-13 at the Tennessee 30 ?
– but if you handed Andy Reid a Bears ’ headset , it ’ s hard to see him having a profound impact on this group .
You watch Montgomery lose a fumble on that third-down play , and you watch the Titans return it for a touchdown .
You watch back-to-back false-start penalties when the Bears are going for it on fourth down .
You watch Pat O @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first half .
Suddenly , life as a military minesweeper starts to appeal to you .
“ Our guys fought to the very end , and that ’ s kind of who the guys are that we have in this locker room , ’ ’ Nagy said .
They care .
Their care factor is high .
That ’ s why I ’ ll never , ever question their effort or their care.
’ ’ He went on to say that the offense needs to score early .
The Bears trailed 17-0 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say , game over .
Their defense , as talented as it is , seems to let up if the Bears ’ offense doesn ’ t do its part .
The problem , of course , is that the Bears ’ offense rarely does its part .
I wonder if Nagy understands that he perfectly summed up the 2020 Bears to date : The offense isn ’ t good , and team culture ( “ care factor ” ) , which the franchise values so highly , is overrated .
Nobody cares @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an average team .
The Bears are an 8-8 group right now .
The mistake was in believing that Foles could make a difference .
He might be good if he had better players around him , but he can ’ t make his current teammates better .
He threw for 335 yards Sunday , but that came on 52 passes .
It was the 84th 300-yard game in the Bears ’ 101-year history .
The Packers ’ Aaron Rodgers had his 63rd 300-yard game on Thursday .
He has been an NFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re angry about the Bears ’ loss Sunday , save some bile for the team ’ s historical problems at quarterback .
There ’ s seemingly no way out for the offense right now — unless you believe that love will find a way .
“ The guys in the locker room after the game , their mindsets are about the team , about each other , about continuing to work for one another , ’ ’ Foles said .
“ Even with the hard loss in three ( games ) in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive .
That is something you can continue to build on.
’ ’ You know what ’ s better to build on ?
A lead .

The more I watch the Bears’ offense, the more I believe that the act of watching paint dry, the universal metaphor for borrrrrrrrrriiiiinnnnnng, has been horribly maligned.
At least when you watch paint dry, your mind can wander. You can dream. You can plan your week. You can think of all the things that make you great, including humility.
When you watch the Bears’ offense, there’s no escape. You’re stuck with a tedious attack, a thin talent pool and a mediocre quarterback with the mobility of a 100-year-old oak tree.
It’s unwatchable, and two late touchdowns in a bad loss don’t make it any less unwatchable.
There are all sorts of reasons that the Bears fell 24-17 to the Titans on Sunday. The most popular would seem to be that their decimated offensive line, which wasn’t good before the decimation began, was made up of anonymous, inexperienced players.
And there are all sorts of reasons that the Bears have lost three games in a row. Have you got a couple of hours?
“To be 5-4, it hurts,’’ coach Matt Nagy said.
If it makes Nagy feel any better, and it won’t, the 5-1 record the Bears owned after the first six games was goofy, for want of a better term. Three victories came against bad or below-average teams – the Lions, the Giants and the Falcons. The victory against the Buccaneers was a quality one, and the victory over Carolina came despite a Bears’ offense that averaged 5.1 yards per pass and 2.5 yards per run.
As it turned out, that lifeless attack has stuck around the past three weeks. Quite possibly because lifeless is exactly what the offense is.
For those of you who live and breathe with this franchise, the depressing part will be the lack of fixes that can make an appreciable difference. There is no new quarterback to look to for hope. Nick Foles already has replaced the similarly unremarkable Mitch Trubisky, who is injured at the moment anyway. The offensive line, as mentioned earlier, wasn’t good when it was healthy. Nagy’s play-calling has been mind-numbing – a screen pass to David Montgomery on third-and-13 at the Tennessee 30? – but if you handed Andy Reid a Bears’ headset, it’s hard to see him having a profound impact on this group.
You watch Montgomery lose a fumble on that third-down play, and you watch the Titans return it for a touchdown. You watch back-to-back false-start penalties when the Bears are going for it on fourth down. You watch Pat O’Donnell punt five times in the first half.
Suddenly, life as a military minesweeper starts to appeal to you.
“Our guys fought to the very end, and that’s kind of who the guys are that we have in this locker room,’’ Nagy said. They care. Their care factor is high. That’s why I’ll never, ever question their effort or their care.’’
He went on to say that the offense needs to score early. The Bears trailed 17-0 in the third quarter Sunday, which is to say, game over. Their defense, as talented as it is, seems to let up if the Bears’ offense doesn’t do its part. The problem, of course, is that the Bears’ offense rarely does its part.
I wonder if Nagy understands that he perfectly summed up the 2020 Bears to date: The offense isn’t good, and team culture (“care factor”), which the franchise values so highly, is overrated. Nobody cares if there’s no quit in an average team.
The Bears are an 8-8 group right now. The mistake was in believing that Foles could make a difference. He might be good if he had better players around him, but he can’t make his current teammates better.
He threw for 335 yards Sunday, but that came on 52 passes. It was the 84th 300-yard game in the Bears’ 101-year history. The Packers’ Aaron Rodgers had his 63rd 300-yard game on Thursday. He has been an NFL starter for 12½ years. If you’re angry about the Bears’ loss Sunday, save some bile for the team’s historical problems at quarterback.
There’s seemingly no way out for the offense right now — unless you believe that love will find a way.
“The guys in the locker room after the game, their mindsets are about the team, about each other, about continuing to work for one another,’’ Foles said. “Even with the hard loss in three (games) in a row, we continue to stay positive. That is something you can continue to build on.’’
You know what’s better to build on? A lead.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-08--More trouble for Bears’ running game as David Montgomery exits

NASHVILLE , Tenn. — As if the Bears didn ’ t have enough trouble trying to run the ball , starting running back David Montgomery exited with a possible concussion in the fourth quarter of their 24-17 loss to the Titans on Sunday .
The team said Montgomery was being evaluated for a concussion , and he did not return for the final possession .
Matt Nagy did not address his status in a brief post-game press conference .
Montgomery ran for just 30 yards on 14 carries , and the Bears had one of their worst games of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2.8 yards per rush .
Their best run , by far , was outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo ’ s 11-yard gain on a fake punt early in the second quarter .
It was the fifth time in the last six games the Bears rushed for fewer than 65 yards .
They went into Sunday 31st in yards per game ( 85.6 ) and 28th in yards per carry ( 3.8 ) .
Montgomery has 472 yards and a touchdown on 131 carries .
If he ’ s out , converted wide receiver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three times for 13 yards and is averaging three yards per carry .
The only other running backs on the roster are Ryan Nall and undrafted rookie Artavis Pierce .
The Bears also have former Pro Bowler Lamar Miller on their practice squad .
The Bears were already down running back Tarik Cohen , who tore his ACL in Week 3 and is out for the season .

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As if the Bears didn’t have enough trouble trying to run the ball, starting running back David Montgomery exited with a possible concussion in the fourth quarter of their 24-17 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
The team said Montgomery was being evaluated for a concussion, and he did not return for the final possession. Matt Nagy did not address his status in a brief post-game press conference.
Montgomery ran for just 30 yards on 14 carries, and the Bears had one of their worst games of the season with 56 yards at a rate of 2.8 yards per rush. Their best run, by far, was outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo’s 11-yard gain on a fake punt early in the second quarter.
It was the fifth time in the last six games the Bears rushed for fewer than 65 yards. They went into Sunday 31st in yards per game (85.6) and 28th in yards per carry (3.8).
Montgomery has 472 yards and a touchdown on 131 carries. If he’s out, converted wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson is next. He ran three times for 13 yards and is averaging three yards per carry.
The only other running backs on the roster are Ryan Nall and undrafted rookie Artavis Pierce. The Bears also have former Pro Bowler Lamar Miller on their practice squad.
The Bears were already down running back Tarik Cohen, who tore his ACL in Week 3 and is out for the season.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-08--Chicago area Democrats in play for Biden administration spots; Lauren Underwood takes lead in close

Chicago area Democrats in play for Biden administration spots; Lauren Underwood takes lead in close race

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden ’ s transition kicks off Monday with the announcement of members of his COVID-19 task force as Chicago area Democrats are in play for spots in Biden ’ s transition and for appointments in his administration , sources told the Chicago Sun-Times .
On Wednesday , GOP challenger Jim Oberweis , ahead by 895 votes , declared victory , asserting incorrectly only a “ handful ” of ballots were out when there were thousands of ballots still to be counted in the seven counties in the suburban and rural 14th Congressional District .
On Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood was ahead by 584 , with 191,359 votes to 190,775 for Oberweis .
Most of the remaining uncounted ballots are in heavily Democratic areas of Lake , DuPage and Will Counties — where Biden beat President Donald Trump .
Sheila Nix , an Oak Park resident , is the most prominent Chicago area figure on the Biden team , serving as a senior adviser to the campaign .
She is well positioned for a role in the transition and administration .
The President of Tusk Philanthropies , Nix has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nix was Dr. Jill Biden ’ s chief of staff from April 2013 to the last day of the Obama/Biden administration , Jan. 20 , 2017 .
In the 2012 Obama reelection campaign , Nix was chief of staff for then-Vice President Biden .
Other Illinois people who may have a role include : Claudia Chavez , a Biden campaign staffer who worked in former Mayor Rahm Emanuel ’ s City Hall .
Bill Doerrer , who is running post-election operations for the Biden team and who was the executive director of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Connor Coughlan , a Biden campaign staffer who worked in the Chris Kennedy governor campaign and on Gery Chico ’ s mayoral bid .
Reyahd Kazmi , a government consultant and early Illinois Biden supporter who was a chief of staff to former City Treasurer Stephanie Neely .
He is married to City Clerk Anna Valencia , who helped organize the Kamala Harris presidential campaign in Illinois .
Valerie Alexander , a former chief of staff for Sen. Dick Durbin .
Alexander was an early Harris backer .
Sen. Tammy Duckworth , D-Ill. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was on Biden ’ s short list for vice president , has been in speculative news stories as a potential Defense Department Secretary or Department of Veterans Affairs chief .
Mellody Hobson , the co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments , has also been mentioned in stories as in play for a top slot .
Jake Braun , executive director for Cyber Policy Initiative at the University of Chicago Harris School who worked in the Department of Homeland Security during the Obama administration .
Braun was Biden ’ s Iowa state director was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama ’ s 2008 campaign .
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan , implicated in a federal bribery scandal , is the chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois with his term not up until after the March 2022 Illinois primary .
Last week , the three top Democrats in Illinois , Gov .
J.B. Pritzker plus Sens .
Dick Durbin and Duckworth , said Madigan should step down — since Democratic candidates lost in part because Republicans slammed them for being associated with Madigan .
The 36 state central committee members elect one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robin Kelly , a state central committee member , on Sunday told the Sun-Times if Madigan is “ going to have a negative effect on the progress of Democrats , I think he has to look at not being the leader , because you want the leader to take you forward , not take you backwards.
” Two other DPI state central committeemen — former state Sen. Carol Ronen and state Sen. Iris Martinez , earlier this year called for Madigan to step down from his party post .
An Obama ambassador to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife , Vicki , organized and co-chaired the American Voter Abroad initiative , working with the Biden Campaign and Democrats Abroad and former ambassadors to boost turnout of American voters not in the U.S .

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden’s transition kicks off Monday with the announcement of members of his COVID-19 task force as Chicago area Democrats are in play for spots in Biden’s transition and for appointments in his administration, sources told the Chicago Sun-Times.
Sunday updates:
UNDERWOOD IN LEAD
On Wednesday, GOP challenger Jim Oberweis, ahead by 895 votes, declared victory, asserting incorrectly only a “handful” of ballots were out when there were thousands of ballots still to be counted in the seven counties in the suburban and rural 14th Congressional District.
On Sunday, according to the Associated Press, Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood was ahead by 1,137, with 192,580 votes to 191,443 for Oberweis. Most of the remaining uncounted ballots are in heavily Democratic areas of Lake, DuPage and Will Counties — where Biden beat President Donald Trump.
ILLINOISANS IN PLAY FOR BIDEN SPOTS
Sheila Nix, an Oak Park resident, is the most prominent Chicago area figure on the Biden team, serving as a senior adviser to the campaign. She is well positioned for a role in the transition and administration.
The President of Tusk Philanthropies, Nix has long ties to Joe and Jill Biden. Nix was Dr. Jill Biden’s chief of staff from April 2013 to the last day of the Obama/Biden administration, Jan. 20, 2017.
In the 2012 Obama reelection campaign, Nix was chief of staff for then-Vice President Biden.
Other Illinois people who may have a role include:
Claudia Chavez, a Biden campaign staffer who worked in former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s City Hall.
Bill Doerrer, who is running post-election operations for the Biden team and who was the executive director of Emanuel’s Chicago Victory PAC.
Connor Coughlan, a Biden campaign staffer who worked in the Chris Kennedy governor campaign and on Gery Chico’s mayoral bid.
Reyahd Kazmi, a government consultant and early Illinois Biden supporter who was a chief of staff to former City Treasurer Stephanie Neely. He is married to City Clerk Anna Valencia, who helped organize the Kamala Harris presidential campaign in Illinois.
Valerie Alexander, a former chief of staff for Sen. Dick Durbin. Alexander was an early Harris backer.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., a wounded Iraq war vet who was on Biden’s short list for vice president, has been in speculative news stories as a potential Defense Department Secretary or Department of Veterans Affairs chief.
Mellody Hobson, the co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, has also been mentioned in stories as in play for a top slot.
Jake Braun, executive director for Cyber Policy Initiative at the University of Chicago Harris School who worked in the Department of Homeland Security during the Obama administration. Braun was Biden’s Iowa state director was the deputy national field director for Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign.
ANOTHER MADIGAN NUDGE
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, implicated in a federal bribery scandal, is the chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois with his term not up until after the March 2022 Illinois primary.
Last week, the three top Democrats in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker plus Sens. Dick Durbin and Duckworth, said Madigan should step down — since Democratic candidates lost in part because Republicans slammed them for being associated with Madigan.
The 36 state central committee members elect one of their own as chair.
Rep. Robin Kelly, a state central committee member, on Sunday told the Sun-Times if Madigan is “going to have a negative effect on the progress of Democrats, I think he has to look at not being the leader, because you want the leader to take you forward, not take you backwards.”
Two other DPI state central committeemen — former state Sen. Carol Ronen and state Sen. Iris Martinez, earlier this year called for Madigan to step down from his party post.
VOTERS ABROAD DRIVE
An Obama ambassador to Canada, Chicagoan Bruce Heyman and his wife, Vicki, organized and co-chaired the American Voter Abroad initiative, working with the Biden Campaign and Democrats Abroad and former ambassadors to boost turnout of American voters not in the U.S.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-09--Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective

Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90 % effective at preventing COVID-19 , indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators .
Monday ’ s announcement doesn ’ t mean a vaccine is imminent : This interim analysis , from an independent data monitoring board , looked at 94 infections recorded so far in a study that has enrolled nearly 44,000 people in the U.S. and five other countries .
Pfizer Inc. did not provide any more details about those cases , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change by the time the study ends .
Even revealing such early data is highly unusual .
“ We ’ re in a position potentially to be able to offer some hope , ” Dr. Bill Gruber , Pfizer ’ s senior vice president of clinical development , told The Associated Press .
“ We ’ re very encouraged.
” Authorities have stressed it ’ s unlikely any vaccine will arrive much before the end of the year , and limited initial supplies will be rationed .
The shots made by Pfizer and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible vaccine candidates in late-stage testing around the world — four of them so far in huge studies in the U.S. Another U.S. company , Moderna Inc. , also has said it hopes to be able to file an application with the Food and Drug Administration later this month .
Volunteers in the final-stage studies , and the researchers , don ’ t know who received the real vaccine or a dummy shot .
But a week after their second required dose , Pfizer ’ s study began counting the number who developed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus .
Because the study hasn ’ t ended , Gruber couldn ’ t say how many in each group had infections .
Doing the math , that would mean almost all the infections counted so far had to have occurred in people who got the dummy shots .
Pfizer doesn ’ t plan to stop its study until it records 164 infections among all the volunteers , a number that the FDA has agreed is enough to tell how well the vaccine is working .
The agency has made clear that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % effective .
No participant so far has become severely ill , Gruber said .
Nor could he provide a breakdown of how many of the infections had occurred in older people , who are at highest risk from COVID-19 .
Participants were tested only if they developed symptoms , leaving unanswered whether vaccinated people could get infected but show no symptoms and unknowingly spread the virus .
FDA has required that U.S. vaccine candidates be studied in at least 30,000 people .
In addition to adequate numbers of older adults , those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high risk , including minorities and people with chronic health problems .
And it told companies they must track half their participants for side effects for at least two months , the time period when problems typically crop up .
Pfizer expects to reach that milestone later this month , but said Monday no serious safety concerns have been reported .
Because the pandemic is still raging , manufacturers hope to seek permission from governments around the world for emergency use of their vaccines while additional testing continues — allowing them to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns about how much scientists will know about the shots .
The FDA ’ s scientific advisers last month said they worry that allowing emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine could damage confidence in the shots and make it harder to ever find out how well they really work .
Those advisers said it ’ s critical these massive studies are allowed to run to completion .

Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
Monday’s announcement doesn’t mean a vaccine is imminent: This interim analysis, from an independent data monitoring board, looked at 94 infections recorded so far in a study that has enrolled nearly 44,000 people in the U.S. and five other countries.
Pfizer Inc. did not provide any more details about those cases, and cautioned the initial protection rate might change by the time the study ends. Even revealing such early data is highly unusual.
“We’re in a position potentially to be able to offer some hope,” Dr. Bill Gruber, Pfizer’s senior vice president of clinical development, told The Associated Press. “We’re very encouraged.”
Authorities have stressed it’s unlikely any vaccine will arrive much before the end of the year, and limited initial supplies will be rationed.
The shots made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech are among 10 possible vaccine candidates in late-stage testing around the world — four of them so far in huge studies in the U.S. Another U.S. company, Moderna Inc., also has said it hopes to be able to file an application with the Food and Drug Administration later this month.
Volunteers in the final-stage studies, and the researchers, don’t know who received the real vaccine or a dummy shot. But a week after their second required dose, Pfizer’s study began counting the number who developed COVID-19 symptoms and were confirmed to have the coronavirus.
Because the study hasn’t ended, Gruber couldn’t say how many in each group had infections. Doing the math, that would mean almost all the infections counted so far had to have occurred in people who got the dummy shots.
Pfizer doesn’t plan to stop its study until it records 164 infections among all the volunteers, a number that the FDA has agreed is enough to tell how well the vaccine is working. The agency has made clear that any vaccine must be at least 50% effective.
No participant so far has become severely ill, Gruber said. Nor could he provide a breakdown of how many of the infections had occurred in older people, who are at highest risk from COVID-19.
Participants were tested only if they developed symptoms, leaving unanswered whether vaccinated people could get infected but show no symptoms and unknowingly spread the virus.
FDA has required that U.S. vaccine candidates be studied in at least 30,000 people. In addition to adequate numbers of older adults, those studies must also include other groups at high risk, including minorities and people with chronic health problems.
And it told companies they must track half their participants for side effects for at least two months, the time period when problems typically crop up. Pfizer expects to reach that milestone later this month, but said Monday no serious safety concerns have been reported.
Because the pandemic is still raging, manufacturers hope to seek permission from governments around the world for emergency use of their vaccines while additional testing continues — allowing them to get to market faster than normal but raising concerns about how much scientists will know about the shots.
The FDA’s scientific advisers last month said they worry that allowing emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine could damage confidence in the shots and make it harder to ever find out how well they really work. Those advisers said it’s critical these massive studies are allowed to run to completion.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-09--WB Eisenhower closed after person shot near Homan

One person was shot Monday morning on the Eisenhower Expressway on the West Side .
The shooting happened at 3:52 @ @ @ @ @ of I-290 near Homan Avenue , according to Illinois State Police .
One person was @ @ @ @ @ injuries that weren ’ t thought to be life threatening .
All westbound lanes are @ @ @ @ @ with traffic being diverted at Homan , state police said .
Read more on crime @ @ @ @ @ ’ s homicides .

A woman was shot Monday morning on the Eisenhower Expressway on the West Side.
The shooting happened at 3:52 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-290 near Homan Avenue, according to Illinois State Police. The woman was driven to a hospital with injuries that weren’t thought to be life-threatening.
All westbound lanes were closed while authorities investigated, but were reopened by 7:48 a.m., state police said.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-09--Dear Abby: ‘Holiday’ celebration can happen anytime loved ones are free

DEAR ABBY : We are approaching the time of year when many people struggle with how to divide time between families during the holidays .
This is often made harder when there has been divorce and remarriage within a family , especially when children are involved .
This was the case in our family .
Planning dinners and celebrations became far easier once I realized that holidays are not just arbitrary dates on a calendar , but a spirit of heart and mind .
I let everyone else plan their events , and then choose a day that as many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ host an event on that day — a week earlier , a week ( or month ) later — it doesn ’ t matter .
What does matter is that we gather in love and friendship and have a wonderful time .
As a result , even my former daughters-in-law readily join in with their new spouses and children and we have a ball !
We get to blend together four generations , and our youngest generation is richer for the experience .
We joke about having “ in-law ” and “ out-law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honest , it took work .
The adults had to agree to act like adults , but I ’ m proud that everyone looks forward to coming to our holiday celebrations whenever they are held .
My advice to your readers : Forget the calendar and remember the reason for the gathering !
— FOUND HOLIDAY SPIRIT DEAR FOUND : I love your attitude , and couldn ’ t stop smiling after reading your letter .
Thank you so much for writing .
I hope it will open the minds and hearts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m a 61-year-old man .
When I was 40 , I was told by my sister that Dad had confided that our mom — who had recently passed — had been married before .
We were both floored that it was a secret all those years and that , with a family of 12 aunts and uncles and countless cousins , no one ever spilled the beans .
About a year ago , I asked an older cousin on Facebook why no one had ever mentioned it .
He said his mom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my oldest sister , also deceased , wasn ’ t my dad ’ s daughter .
Dad is gone now , and I only have my cousin ’ s word to go by .
Almost all of the relatives are dead , and the only living uncle was younger than my mom .
He ’ s in his 80s now and doesn ’ t remember anything like that .
I can ’ t help but wonder what other parts of my life were a “ lie.
” I have suffered from depression for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help .
Any thoughts ?
— JUMBLED IN TEXAS DEAR JUMBLED : I ’ m glad you asked because I do have some to offer .
None of the parts of your life have been a “ lie.
” Certain parts of your PARENTS ’ lives were obfuscated , most likely because they weren ’ t proud of them .
In your parents ’ generation , divorce was less common than it has been in more recent decades .
But they are dead and gone now .
It is time to forgive them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own life .
A step in the right direction would be to schedule some time with a licensed psychotherapist to talk about your depression .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address , plus check or money order for $ 8 ( U.S. funds ) , to : Dear Abby , Anger Booklet , P.O .
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DEAR ABBY: We are approaching the time of year when many people struggle with how to divide time between families during the holidays. This is often made harder when there has been divorce and remarriage within a family, especially when children are involved. This was the case in our family.
Planning dinners and celebrations became far easier once I realized that holidays are not just arbitrary dates on a calendar, but a spirit of heart and mind. I let everyone else plan their events, and then choose a day that as many people as possible are available. I host an event on that day — a week earlier, a week (or month) later — it doesn’t matter. What does matter is that we gather in love and friendship and have a wonderful time.
As a result, even my former daughters-in-law readily join in with their new spouses and children and we have a ball! We get to blend together four generations, and our youngest generation is richer for the experience. We joke about having “in-law” and “out-law” tables.
I’ll be honest, it took work. The adults had to agree to act like adults, but I’m proud that everyone looks forward to coming to our holiday celebrations whenever they are held. My advice to your readers: Forget the calendar and remember the reason for the gathering! — FOUND HOLIDAY SPIRIT
DEAR FOUND: I love your attitude, and couldn’t stop smiling after reading your letter. Thank you so much for writing. I hope it will open the minds and hearts of other readers.
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 61-year-old man. When I was 40, I was told by my sister that Dad had confided that our mom — who had recently passed — had been married before. We were both floored that it was a secret all those years and that, with a family of 12 aunts and uncles and countless cousins, no one ever spilled the beans.
About a year ago, I asked an older cousin on Facebook why no one had ever mentioned it. He said his mom told him not to, AND that my oldest sister, also deceased, wasn’t my dad’s daughter. Dad is gone now, and I only have my cousin’s word to go by.
Almost all of the relatives are dead, and the only living uncle was younger than my mom. He’s in his 80s now and doesn’t remember anything like that. I can’t help but wonder what other parts of my life were a “lie.” I have suffered from depression for years and this certainly doesn’t help. Any thoughts? — JUMBLED IN TEXAS
DEAR JUMBLED: I’m glad you asked because I do have some to offer. None of the parts of your life have been a “lie.” Certain parts of your PARENTS’ lives were obfuscated, most likely because they weren’t proud of them. In your parents’ generation, divorce was less common than it has been in more recent decades. But they are dead and gone now. It is time to forgive them for their lapses and concentrate on your own life. A step in the right direction would be to schedule some time with a licensed psychotherapist to talk about your depression.
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--2020-11-09--43 shot, 6 fatally, in Chicago this weekend

Six people were killed and 37 others , including four teenagers , were injured by gunfire across Chicago over the weekend .
The weekend ’ s violence has surpassed what the city saw a week earlier , when 29 people were shot , four of them fatally , over Halloween weekend .
The latest fatal shooting left a man dead early Monday near Midway Airport in Clearing on the Southwest Side .
Officers responding to a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire about 2 a.m. in the 4700 block of West 59th Street found the 20-year-old unresponsive in the driver ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tree , according to Chicago police .
He had a gunshot wound to his face and was pronounced dead at the scene .
On Sunday evening , a man was shot to death and a woman was wounded in Gresham on the South Side .
The attack happened about 6:15 p.m. in the 7800 block of South Carpenter Street .
Larry Becton , 24 , was struck in the back and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center , where he was pronounced dead , police and the Cook County medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a 24-year-old woman walked into the hospital after being shot in the shoulder during the attack , and was listed in good condition .
Early Sunday , a 25-year-old man was shot to death in Austin on the West Side .
Lavell Mathis was walking through a vacant lot about 1:10 a.m. in the 4900 block of West Madison Street when a man approached on foot and fired shots , officials said .
He suffered gunshot wounds to the abdomen and armpit and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital , where he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a white sedan and is not in custody .
Another man was shot to death Saturday evening in West Rogers Park on the North Side .
About 5:30 p.m. , Daniel Zetina , 20 , was in a parked vehicle in the 7400 block of North Oakley Avenue when someone walked up and opened fire , authorities said .
He was struck in the flank and the arm , and taken to St Francis Hospital , where he died .
One man was killed and another injured in a shooting earlier Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with gunshot wounds about 3:15 a.m. in the 2100 block of East 72nd Place , according to police .
Both were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center .
One man was shot in the abdomen and pronounced dead at the hospital .
His age and identity were not immediately known .
The other man , 32 , suffered a gunshot wound to each leg and was listed in good condition .
Less than two hours before that , two other men were shot , one of them fatally , in Austin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 1:36 a.m. in the 5900 block of West Huron Street when someone fired shots , police said .
Deangelo Mills , 28 , was hit in his head and torso while the other man , 21 , was shot in the chest , officials said .
Both were driven to West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park .
Mills died at the hospital , while the younger man was in fair condition .
Four teenage boys were shot in separate attacks over the weekend .
Sunday morning , a 17-year-old was found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Southwest Side .
Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert about 10 a.m. in the 4400 block of South Campbell Avenue , and found the teen with a gunshot wound to his right leg , police said .
He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and is in fair condition .
Earlier that morning , a 15-year-old boy was wounded in Little Village on the Southwest Side .
He was standing on the sidewalk about 2:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of West 25th Street when he heard gunshots and felt pain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gunshot wound to the left shoulder and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition .
About two hours before that , another 15-year-old was shot in West Garfield Park on the West Side .
The boy was standing on the front steps of a home about 12:20 a.m. in the 4000 block of West Jackson Boulevard when someone in a black vehicle fired shots , according to police .
He suffered a gunshot wound to the left leg and was transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition .
The weekend ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Humboldt Park on the West Side .
The boy was shot in the foot about 7:30 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of North Harding Avenue , police said .
He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition .
Early Saturday morning , a man was injured in an exchange of gunfire in the Loop .
The 33-year-old got into an argument with another man about 1:45 a.m. inside a building in the 300 block of East Wacker Drive , police said .
The argument turned physical , and after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two men shot at each other .
The 33-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the arm and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition .
The other man fled the scene and it is unknown if he was shot .
A weapon was recovered from the wounded man and charges may be pending .
The weekend ’ s latest attack left one person wounded early Monday on the Eisenhower Expressway on the West Side .
The shooting happened at 3:52 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-290 near Homan Avenue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One person was taken to a hospital with injuries that weren ’ t thought to be life threatening .
Two people were wounded in a shooting Saturday evening in West Woodlawn on the South Side .
The shooting happened about 5:55 p.m. in the 400 block of East 63rd Street , Chicago police said .
A 31-year-old man was struck in the leg and groin , while a 21-year-old man was shot in the leg .
Both men were stabilized at the University of Chicago Medical Center .
About half an hour earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Lawn on the Southwest Side .
The men , 27 and 30 , were crossing the street about 5:20 p.m. in the 6400 block of South Kedvale Avenue when someone in a dark-colored vehicle fired shots at them , police said .
The older man was struck in the hand and taken to Holy Cross Hospital , where he was stabilized .
The younger man was struck in the back and leg , and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in fair condition .
Less than an hour before that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the South Side .
The men , 30 and 60 , were shot about 4:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of West 79th Street , Chicago police said .
The older man was struck in the face , shoulder and arm , and was in serious condition at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn .
The younger man was taken to the same hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg , and his condition was stabilized .
At least 22 other people were injured in shootings throughout the city between 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

Eight people were killed and 35 others, including four teenagers, were injured by gunfire across Chicago over the weekend.
The weekend’s violence surpassed what the city saw a week earlier, when 29 people were shot, four of them fatally, over Halloween weekend.
Homicides
The latest fatal shooting left a man dead early Monday near Midway Airport in Clearing on the Southwest Side.
Officers responding to a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire about 2 a.m. in the 4700 block of West 59th Street found the 20-year-old unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a car that apparently hit a tree, according to Chicago police. He had a gunshot wound to his face and was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Sunday evening, a man was shot to death and a woman was wounded in Gresham on the South Side.
The attack happened about 6:15 p.m. in the 7800 block of South Carpenter Street. Larry Becton, 24, was struck in the back and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. Later, a 24-year-old woman walked into the hospital after being shot in the shoulder during the attack, and was listed in good condition.
A 20-year-old man was shot dead Sunday afternoon in Marquette Park on the Southwest Side.
About 12:15 p.m., Kevon Mitchell was in a vehicle in the 7200 block of South Kedzie Avenue when someone in a dark-colored sedan fired shots, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. Mitchell was struck in the body and died about an hour later at a local hospital.
Early Sunday, a 25-year-old man was shot to death in Austin on the West Side.
Lavell Mathis was walking through a vacant lot about 1:10 a.m. in the 4900 block of West Madison Street when a man approached on foot and fired shots, officials said. He suffered gunshot wounds to the abdomen and armpit and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The shooter fled in a white sedan and is not in custody.
Another man was shot to death Saturday evening in West Rogers Park on the North Side.
About 5:30 p.m., Daniel Zetina, 20, was in a parked vehicle in the 7400 block of North Oakley Avenue when someone walked up and opened fire, authorities said. He was struck in the flank and the arm, and taken to St Francis Hospital, where he died.
One man was killed and another injured in a shooting earlier Saturday in South Shore.
They were found with gunshot wounds about 3:15 a.m. in the 2100 block of East 72nd Place, according to police. Both were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center. One man was shot in the abdomen and pronounced dead at the hospital. His age and identity were not immediately known. The other man, 32, suffered a gunshot wound to each leg and was listed in good condition.
About 20 minutes earlier, a man was killed in a shooting in Austin.
Tremayne Creighton, 22, was shot in the head about 2:55 a.m. while standing outside in the 5400 block of West Cortez Street, officials said. Creighton was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he died.
Over an hour before that, two more men were shot, one of them fatally, in Austin.
They were outside with a group at 1:36 a.m. in the 5900 block of West Huron Street when someone fired shots, police said. Deangelo Mills, 28, was hit in his head and torso while the other man, 21, was shot in the chest, officials said. Both were driven to West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park. Mills died at the hospital, while the younger man was in fair condition.
Teens wounded
Four teenage boys were shot in separate attacks over the weekend. Sunday morning, a 17-year-old was found with a gunshot wound in Brighton Park on the Southwest Side.
Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert about 10 a.m. in the 4400 block of South Campbell Avenue, and found the teen with a gunshot wound to his right leg, police said. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and is in fair condition.
Earlier that morning, a 15-year-old boy was wounded in Little Village on the Southwest Side.
He was standing on the sidewalk about 2:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of West 25th Street when he heard gunshots and felt pain, police said. He suffered a gunshot wound to the left shoulder and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
About two hours before that, another 15-year-old was shot in West Garfield Park on the West Side.
The boy was standing on the front steps of a home about 12:20 a.m. in the 4000 block of West Jackson Boulevard when someone in a black vehicle fired shots, according to police. He suffered a gunshot wound to the left leg and was transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
The weekend’s first shooting left a 16-year-old boy injured in Humboldt Park on the West Side.
The boy was shot in the foot about 7:30 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of North Harding Avenue, police said. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
Loop shootout
Early Saturday morning, a man was injured in an exchange of gunfire in the Loop.
The 33-year-old got into an argument with another man about 1:45 a.m. inside a building in the 300 block of East Wacker Drive, police said. The argument turned physical, and after getting out of a building elevator, the two men shot at each other. The 33-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the arm and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition. The other man fled the scene and it is unknown if he was shot. A weapon was recovered from the wounded man and charges may be pending.
Other nonfatal attacks
The weekend’s latest attack left one person wounded early Monday on the Eisenhower Expressway on the West Side.
The shooting happened at 3:52 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-290 near Homan Avenue, according to Illinois State Police. One person was taken to a hospital with injuries that weren’t thought to be life threatening.
Two people were wounded in a shooting Saturday evening in West Woodlawn on the South Side.
The shooting happened about 5:55 p.m. in the 400 block of East 63rd Street, Chicago police said. A 31-year-old man was struck in the leg and groin, while a 21-year-old man was shot in the leg. Both men were stabilized at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
About half an hour earlier, two more men were shot in West Lawn on the Southwest Side.
The men, 27 and 30, were crossing the street about 5:20 p.m. in the 6400 block of South Kedvale Avenue when someone in a dark-colored vehicle fired shots at them, police said. The older man was struck in the hand and taken to Holy Cross Hospital, where he was stabilized. The younger man was struck in the back and leg, and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in fair condition.
Less than an hour before that, two men were shot in Gresham on the South Side.
The men, 30 and 60, were shot about 4:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of West 79th Street, Chicago police said. The older man was struck in the face, shoulder and arm, and was in serious condition at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. The younger man was taken to the same hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg, and his condition was stabilized.
At least 20 other people were injured in shootings throughout the city between 5 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-11-09--Does Chicago fit in Boeing’s flight plan?

Can Boeing still afford to view itself as a global conglomerate ?
That is , can it still afford its aspirations to be a GE-style multinational , free to charm Wall Street and to strategize and engage in different businesses without being beholden to any one of them , and with a corporate headquarters separate from the daily toil of its main operating units ?
Or must it retrench to keep a closer eye on the factory floors ?
Chicago has a stake in the answer .
Boeing ’ s headquarters has been here since 2001 , although its heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its real home since 1916 .
The company ’ s arrival here was a triumph of the detachment-is-best thinking .
Political leaders and civic boosters here were elated .
Those heady days are ages ago .
After the design catastrophe of its 737 Max , with its software implicated in two fatal crashes , and the pandemic ’ s crushing effect on aviation , Boeing must cut deeply to survive .
The company said it intends to reduce its global workforce by about 20 % , or 30,000 jobs , by the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is stable — the Pentagon always wants the latest flying machines — but the commercial airplanes unit is slashing production as carriers cancel orders .
There ’ s something else .
On an earnings call Oct. 28 with analysts to discuss the third quarter results , Chief Financial Officer Greg Smith laid out plans to cut real estate costs by 30 % .
“ We ’ re reviewing every piece of real estate , every building , every lease , every warehouse , every site to look at how we can be more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions as we make them , ” Smith said .
Is the Chicago headquarters now an extravagance , especially post-COVID-19 ?
The company has declined opportunities to discuss its thoughts .
Putting Chicago on the chopping block is arguably easy or a strategic error .
Paul O ’ Connor in 2001 was the founding executive director of World Business Chicago , the city ’ s business recruitment group , and a central figure in the push to get Boeing .
He said Boeing had a data-driven mindset in its headquarters search , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Chicago , Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver .
At that point , it became a frenzied contest — Amazon of another era .
Boeing had four criteria for its choice , O ’ Connor said : cultural diversity , connections to global markets , a pro-business environment and easy access to major Boeing operations and customers .
“ We avalanched them with all the data they wanted , and the other cities didn ’ t do that , ” said O ’ Connor , who went on to work at Skidmore , Owings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said the move turned out “ spectacularly well ” for both Chicago and Boeing .
The company found it could grab talent from Quaker Oats , Motorola and others .
“ They saw they had been looking at the world in too narrow a framework.
” O ’ Connor said another advantage Boeing uncovered here was quick access to two big constituencies : Wall Street and the federal government .
The executives could travel to New York or Washington and still be back in their own beds by evening .
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and who requested anonymity to speak freely , said he has little doubt that the company is re-evaluating Chicago .
But he said that by being here , the company expanded its political clout by aligning itself with former mayors Richard M. Daley , who landed Boeing , and Rahm Emanuel , plus the Illinois congressional delegation .
However , a different group runs Boeing now .
In 2001 , Chairman Philip Condit took the bows for the headquarters move , boarding a corporate plane in Seattle one morning and disclosing Chicago as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pilot to fly to Midway Airport , where he literally got the red-carpet treatment .
But Condit was gone two years later , reportedly pushed out by his board because of a scandal involving a Pentagon contract that eventually cost two Boeing executives prison time .
Condit ’ s second-in-command in 2001 was Harry Stonecipher , whom some thought was the real force behind Boeing coming to Chicago .
But in 2005 , he was gone , too , because of an affair with another Boeing executive .
With the product disasters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a few years ago the flammable batteries in the 787 Dreamliner — a remote headquarters might have lost its appeal .
The financial pressure is intense .
The Puget Sound Business Journal last week reported Boeing sold its yacht for $ 13 million .
The company did not comment .
When the yacht gets sacrificed , is anything safe ?

Can Boeing still afford to view itself as a global conglomerate?
That is, can it still afford its aspirations to be a GE-style multinational, free to charm Wall Street and to strategize and engage in different businesses without being beholden to any one of them, and with a corporate headquarters separate from the daily toil of its main operating units? Or must it retrench to keep a closer eye on the factory floors?
Chicago has a stake in the answer. Boeing’s headquarters has been here since 2001, although its heart has remained in the Seattle area, its real home since 1916. The company’s arrival here was a triumph of the detachment-is-best thinking. Political leaders and civic boosters here were elated.
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Those heady days are ages ago. After the design catastrophe of its 737 Max, with its software implicated in two fatal crashes, and the pandemic’s crushing effect on aviation, Boeing must cut deeply to survive.
The company said it intends to reduce its global workforce by about 20%, or 30,000 jobs, by the end of next year. Its defense division is stable — the Pentagon always wants the latest flying machines — but the commercial airplanes unit is slashing production as carriers cancel orders.
Chicago Enterprise bug Chicago Enterprise
There’s something else. On an earnings call Oct. 28 with analysts to discuss the third quarter results, Chief Financial Officer Greg Smith laid out plans to cut real estate costs by 30%.
“We’re reviewing every piece of real estate, every building, every lease, every warehouse, every site to look at how we can be more efficient, and we will share our decisions as we make them,” Smith said.
Is the Chicago headquarters now an extravagance, especially post-COVID-19? The company has declined opportunities to discuss its thoughts. Putting Chicago on the chopping block is arguably easy or a strategic error.
Paul O’Connor in 2001 was the founding executive director of World Business Chicago, the city’s business recruitment group, and a central figure in the push to get Boeing. He said Boeing had a data-driven mindset in its headquarters search, which it started quietly before publicly narrowing it to Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver. At that point, it became a frenzied contest — Amazon of another era.
Boeing had four criteria for its choice, O’Connor said: cultural diversity, connections to global markets, a pro-business environment and easy access to major Boeing operations and customers.
“We avalanched them with all the data they wanted, and the other cities didn’t do that,” said O’Connor, who went on to work at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and is now consulting independently.
He said the move turned out “spectacularly well” for both Chicago and Boeing. The company found it could grab talent from Quaker Oats, Motorola and others. “They saw they had been looking at the world in too narrow a framework.”
O’Connor said another advantage Boeing uncovered here was quick access to two big constituencies: Wall Street and the federal government. The executives could travel to New York or Washington and still be back in their own beds by evening.
Another civic leader who helped recruit Boeing, and who requested anonymity to speak freely, said he has little doubt that the company is re-evaluating Chicago. But he said that by being here, the company expanded its political clout by aligning itself with former mayors Richard M. Daley, who landed Boeing, and Rahm Emanuel, plus the Illinois congressional delegation.
However, a different group runs Boeing now. In 2001, Chairman Philip Condit took the bows for the headquarters move, boarding a corporate plane in Seattle one morning and disclosing Chicago as the winning city only when he ordered the pilot to fly to Midway Airport, where he literally got the red-carpet treatment.
But Condit was gone two years later, reportedly pushed out by his board because of a scandal involving a Pentagon contract that eventually cost two Boeing executives prison time.
Condit’s second-in-command in 2001 was Harry Stonecipher, whom some thought was the real force behind Boeing coming to Chicago. But in 2005, he was gone, too, because of an affair with another Boeing executive .
With the product disasters of recent years — the 737 Max and a few years ago the flammable batteries in the 787 Dreamliner — a remote headquarters might have lost its appeal.
The financial pressure is intense. The Puget Sound Business Journal last week reported Boeing sold its yacht for $13 million. The company did not comment.
When the yacht gets sacrificed, is anything safe?