chicagosun-times--2020-09-20--Dear Abby: I’m interested in a widower, but it seems he already has a mistress

DEAR ABBY : A friend ’ s wife died six months ago after a 10-year battle with cancer .
He was her faithful caretaker , as she was mostly homebound and bedridden .
He told me previously that he has had a female friend for the last four years .
He didn ’ t say , but I think she comes “ with benefits ” ( i.e.
, they have been intimate ) .
Her office and his workplace regularly interact , and he knows her family and her kids .
He likes me , and I like him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ even for a year — I wish to only be friends , and I have told him we are not going to be intimate anytime soon .
As his grief lessens , it is possible that he and I may eventually date .
But I don ’ t feel good about his female friend , and I wouldn ’ t want her in our space at all , not even as a casual friend .
If they have been lovers , I would want him to cut ALL ties with her .
Abby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carry forward the ( likely ) mistress he had during the wife ’ s protracted illness ?
— WAITING IN THE WINGS DEAR WAITING : VERY likely !
Although I wish you good hunting , you may be four years too late to bag this buck .
DEAR ABBY : My 28-year-old daughter is having our first grandchild .
My daughter and I have a good relationship , but she doesn ’ t want me to be around when she goes into labor .
All her life I have been the most loving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her .
She has a great husband .
Should I take it personally that she doesn ’ t want me there when she goes into labor ?
I have waited a long time to be a grandmother .
I feel she should be happy to have me around .
I ’ m deeply hurt that she won ’ t let me be with her during this beautiful moment in her life .
What do you think ?
— SADDENED IN OREGON DEAR SADDENED : This isn ’ t about you , and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are doing .
Childbirth may , indeed , be a “ beautiful moment , ” but it is also a challenge .
This challenge is one your daughter may prefer to face with her husband at her side — if even he is allowed to be there because of the pandemic .
There will be plenty of beautiful moments you can share with your grandchild in the future , so concentrate on those .
DEAR ABBY : I have stayed in contact with my college friends , but sad to say , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone for good .
I went to a reunion and met classmates I was close to back in the 1960s .
How circumstances and personalities have changed .
Do you believe that once a person makes a move , either out of school or a job , that it ’ s all over ?
You can ’ t go back and relive old times , and if you return to the community , it isn ’ t the same as if you never left ?
— SENTIMENTAL IN SAN FRANCISCO DEAR SENTIMENTAL : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grow and change as they mature .
Some — not all — people maintain childhood and college friendships into their senior years .
But geographical distance can cause those ties to loosen .
Although we can ’ t relive the old times , we CAN reminisce .
But as the old saying goes , we can ’ t go home again .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , CA 90069 .
What teens need to know about sex , drugs , AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in “ What Every Teen Should Know.
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DEAR ABBY: A friend’s wife died six months ago after a 10-year battle with cancer. He was her faithful caretaker, as she was mostly homebound and bedridden. He told me previously that he has had a female friend for the last four years. He didn’t say, but I think she comes “with benefits” (i.e., they have been intimate). Her office and his workplace regularly interact, and he knows her family and her kids.
He likes me, and I like him. During this initial grief period — perhaps even for a year — I wish to only be friends, and I have told him we are not going to be intimate anytime soon. As his grief lessens, it is possible that he and I may eventually date. But I don’t feel good about his female friend, and I wouldn’t want her in our space at all, not even as a casual friend. If they have been lovers, I would want him to cut ALL ties with her.
Abby, how likely is a widower to carry forward the (likely) mistress he had during the wife’s protracted illness? — WAITING IN THE WINGS
DEAR WAITING: VERY likely! Although I wish you good hunting, you may be four years too late to bag this buck.
DEAR ABBY: My 28-year-old daughter is having our first grandchild. My daughter and I have a good relationship, but she doesn’t want me to be around when she goes into labor.
All her life I have been the most loving and caring mother I could be to her. She has a great husband. Should I take it personally that she doesn’t want me there when she goes into labor?
I have waited a long time to be a grandmother. I feel she should be happy to have me around. I’m deeply hurt that she won’t let me be with her during this beautiful moment in her life. What do you think? — SADDENED IN OREGON
DEAR SADDENED: This isn’t about you, and I urge you not to personalize this as you are doing. Childbirth may, indeed, be a “beautiful moment,” but it is also a challenge. This challenge is one your daughter may prefer to face with her husband at her side — if even he is allowed to be there because of the pandemic. There will be plenty of beautiful moments you can share with your grandchild in the future, so concentrate on those.
DEAR ABBY: I have stayed in contact with my college friends, but sad to say, many of my fellow students are now gone for good. I went to a reunion and met classmates I was close to back in the 1960s. How circumstances and personalities have changed.
Do you believe that once a person makes a move, either out of school or a job, that it’s all over? You can’t go back and relive old times, and if you return to the community, it isn’t the same as if you never left? — SENTIMENTAL IN SAN FRANCISCO
DEAR SENTIMENTAL: Time marches on, and people often grow and change as they mature. Some — not all — people maintain childhood and college friendships into their senior years. But geographical distance can cause those ties to loosen. Although we can’t relive the old times, we CAN reminisce. But as the old saying goes, we can’t go home again.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in “What Every Teen Should Know.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds), to: Dear Abby, Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)


chicagosun-times--2020-09-20--Reflections from Don Rose, a legend in Chicago politics

Don Rose , who turns 90 on Monday , can log a few items next to his name .
And Chicago ’ s political and cultural polymath .
Rose , born in 1930 in Rogers Park to Jewish parents , later moved to Hyde Park , then Lincoln Park .
He has made history in his hometown .
Rose is my longtime friend , mentor and guide to the wild and wily ways of Chicago politics .
I asked him for the reflections of a nonagenarian .
“ Probably , my obituary will read that I managed Jane Byrne ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was the architect of Byrne ’ s election as Chicago ’ s first woman mayor , trouncing the Democratic Party Machine .
It was a short-lived victory as Byrne flipped and joined forces with the party leaders she once dubbed the “ evil cabal.
” “ I think I ’ ve made some contributions to the betterment of the city and maybe a bit to the world , ” Rose added .
“ But it ’ s a frustrating thing.
” For “ a would-be revolutionary , it seems like every two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added : “ The biggest problem is still racism and the prevalence of institutional racism.
” Now , more than ever .
In Chicago , no one has fought as many fights for racial justice .
His decades of battles are book-ended by a race riot and the election of the first Black female and openly LGBTQ mayor in Chicago history .
In 1953 , the 23-year-old Hyde Parker jumped into a scorching effort to integrate the Trumbull Park Homes , an all-white public housing development on the far South Side .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 Black families in .
White residents responded by rioting for days .
“ The neighborhood just blew up , ” Rose recalled .
“ No one was killed , but there were bombings , harassment .
The city had to have policemen escort the Black residents from their buses to their homes.
” Rose joined a band of well-meaning white liberals to circulate flyers that urged peace and brotherhood with their Black neighbors .
“ And we had the naive idea that if we talked to people , and … write little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the white residents in that area , that we could calm things down , ” he said .
Heh .
“ And as it turns out , we probably wound up being as despised as Black people there because we were ‘ N-lovers.
’ ” Onward .
In 1963 , Rose helped organize the “ Freedom Trains ” and sent a Chicago contingent to the historic March on Washington .
He later served as press secretary to Rev .
Martin Luther King Jr. during his Chicago drive for open housing .
But “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hanrahan in 1972.
” Hanrahan was the Cook County State ’ s Attorney who backed a police raid that led to the murder of Black Panther leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark .
Rose managed the campaign of Hanrahan ’ s Republican opponent , Bernard Carey .
In Cook County , then and now , defeating a Democratic incumbent is no trifling feat .
Onward , to manage and advise a long string of other campaigns , for Chicago mayors Harold Washington and Lori Lightfoot , U.S. Sen. Paul Simon , Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jim Edgar , U.S. Rep. Jesus “ Chuy ” Garcia , Cook County State ’ s Attorney Kim Foxx .
In April 2019 , political strategist David Axelrod tweeted : “ Don Rose , a legendary Chicago political strategist and provocateur whose activism dates to the ‘ 60s , was right in the thick of the @ LightfootForChi campaign .
Still stirring things up after all these years !
” Axelrod , another Chicago political operative , helped engineer the election of Barack Obama .
He has called Rose a mentor .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time he coined the phrase “ The Whole World is Watching , ” chanted by Chicago demonstrators as they were beaten in the infamous police riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention .
These days , Rose the revolutionary is penning a weekly political column , pontificating in Zoom appearances , cooking up his famed cassoulet , and enjoying a glass — or two , or three — of his favorite Burgundy .
How are you handling the menace of COVID-19 at 90 ?
“ Actually , for a radical , I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go out as little as possible.
” He admits to “ one pandemic violation .
I have a lady I ’ m seeing.
” Laura Washington is a political analyst for ABC-7 Chicago .
Follow her on Twitter @ mediadervish

Don Rose, who turns 90 on Monday, can log a few items next to his name.
Columnist, political strategist, progressive stalwart, anti-war radical, racial justice crusader, jazz aficionado, gourmet foodie, ultimate party host, Paris denizen.
And Chicago’s political and cultural polymath. Rose, born in 1930 in Rogers Park to Jewish parents, later moved to Hyde Park, then Lincoln Park. He has made history in his hometown.
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Rose is my longtime friend, mentor and guide to the wild and wily ways of Chicago politics. I asked him for the reflections of a nonagenarian.
“Probably, my obituary will read that I managed Jane Byrne’s campaign,” Rose replied. He was the architect of Byrne’s election as Chicago’s first woman mayor, trouncing the Democratic Party Machine. It was a short-lived victory as Byrne flipped and joined forces with the party leaders she once dubbed the “evil cabal.”
“I think I’ve made some contributions to the betterment of the city and maybe a bit to the world,” Rose added. “But it’s a frustrating thing.”
For “a would-be revolutionary, it seems like every two steps forward is one step back.”
He added: “The biggest problem is still racism and the prevalence of institutional racism.”
Now, more than ever.
In Chicago, no one has fought as many fights for racial justice. His decades of battles are book-ended by a race riot and the election of the first Black female and openly LGBTQ mayor in Chicago history.
In 1953, the 23-year-old Hyde Parker jumped into a scorching effort to integrate the Trumbull Park Homes, an all-white public housing development on the far South Side.
The Chicago Housing Authority attempted to move 10 Black families in. White residents responded by rioting for days. “The neighborhood just blew up,” Rose recalled. “No one was killed, but there were bombings, harassment. The city had to have policemen escort the Black residents from their buses to their homes.”
Rose joined a band of well-meaning white liberals to circulate flyers that urged peace and brotherhood with their Black neighbors.
“And we had the naive idea that if we talked to people, and … write little pamphlets to deliver to people, to the white residents in that area, that we could calm things down,” he said.
Heh. “And as it turns out, we probably wound up being as despised as Black people there because we were ‘N-lovers.’ ”
Onward. In 1963, Rose helped organize the “Freedom Trains” and sent a Chicago contingent to the historic March on Washington. He later served as press secretary to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during his Chicago drive for open housing.
But “my greatest personal triumph was defeating Edward Hanrahan in 1972.”
Hanrahan was the Cook County State’s Attorney who backed a police raid that led to the murder of Black Panther leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark.
Rose managed the campaign of Hanrahan’s Republican opponent, Bernard Carey. In Cook County, then and now, defeating a Democratic incumbent is no trifling feat.
Onward, to manage and advise a long string of other campaigns, for Chicago mayors Harold Washington and Lori Lightfoot, U.S. Sen. Paul Simon, Supreme Court Justice Seymour Simon, Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
In April 2019, political strategist David Axelrod tweeted: “Don Rose, a legendary Chicago political strategist and provocateur whose activism dates to the ‘60s, was right in the thick of the @LightfootForChi campaign. Still stirring things up after all these years!”
Axelrod, another Chicago political operative, helped engineer the election of Barack Obama. He has called Rose a mentor.
There are other little things, like the time he coined the phrase “The Whole World is Watching,” chanted by Chicago demonstrators as they were beaten in the infamous police riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
These days, Rose the revolutionary is penning a weekly political column, pontificating in Zoom appearances, cooking up his famed cassoulet, and enjoying a glass — or two, or three — of his favorite Burgundy.
How are you handling the menace of COVID-19 at 90?
“Actually, for a radical, I am extremely conservative on that matter. I go out as little as possible.”
He admits to “one pandemic violation. I have a lady I’m seeing.”
Onward!
Laura Washington is a political analyst for ABC-7 Chicago. Follow her on Twitter @mediadervish


chicagosun-times--2020-09-20--Chicago cop hit by SUV during Chatham traffic stop

A Chicago police officer was hit and injured by a vehicle during a traffic stop Saturday in Chatham on the @ @ @ @ @ the white Buick SUV over about 9:40 p.m. in the 8600 block of South Cottage @ @ @ @ @ Chicago police .
The driver took off during the stop and the Buick hit an @ @ @ @ @ police said .
The officer was taken to a hospital in good condition .
As @ @ @ @ @ 83rd Street at a high speed , it sideswiped a westbound Toyota Camry near Ingleside @ @ @ @ @ The 38-year-old woman driving the Camry was not hurt .
The Buick has not been @ @ @ @ @ in custody as Area Two detectives investigate .
Read more on crime , and track @ @ @ @ @ .

A Chicago police officer was hit and injured by a vehicle during a traffic stop Saturday in Chatham on the South Side.
Officers pulled the white Buick SUV over about 9:40 p.m. in the 8600 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue, according to Chicago police.
The driver took off during the stop and the Buick hit an officer’s arm, police said. The officer was taken to a hospital in good condition.
As the Buick fled east on 83rd Street at a high speed, it sideswiped a westbound Toyota Camry near Ingleside Avenue, police said. The 38-year-old woman driving the Camry was not hurt.
The Buick has not been located and no one is in custody as Area Two detectives investigate.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-19--Horoscope for Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020

Horoscope for Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions .
The moon is in Scorpio .
Today , especially in the afternoon , you can get a lot done .
Definitely !
This is because you have the energy and motivation .
You might want to address how to handle shared property or shared funding .
Note : Curb your ego .
Look for ways to work with others .
Although you feel playful , you can get a lot done by working with someone else , probably a partner or close friend .
You will be amazed at what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this evening .
Your high expectations will keep you going .
You might surprise yourself at how much you will accomplish , especially this afternoon and this evening .
Of course , you have a strong focus on home and family .
Fortunately , others are cooperative .
( That ’ s half the battle . )
Plus , you have the energy to accomplish what you want to do !
If you are working with kids or you ’ re involved in the arts or sports , you will be amazed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on , you will become increasingly effective by making more demands on your time and energy .
The result is you will accomplish a lot !
You ’ re focused on money , earnings and dealing with what you own so that your possessions work for you .
( As they should . )
This afternoon and this evening , you will find that you have lots of energy to make improvements at home and also to have meaningful discussions with family .
This is a busy , productive day for you .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ money or possessions .
Instead , use your positive energy and optimism to get things done because you will surprise yourself and how much you can accomplish this afternoon and this evening .
Get going !
It ’ s possible that this afternoon and this evening you will do something that will lead to a boost in your earnings or somehow increase your wealth or your assets because you are amazingly resourceful today !
You might work behind the scenes but you will also talk to someone .
Today the moon is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protective about others .
With this in mind , you intend to do something .
In whatever you want to achieve , you will make great strides this afternoon and this evening — no question .
Bravo !
Although you are high visibility right now and in fact , bosses and parents admire you , today you will work alone or behind the scenes .
Perhaps a private project ?
Expect to get a lot done this afternoon and this evening .
If you need to enlist the support of friends or groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially this afternoon and this evening .
A female friend in particular might be super helpful .
Do what you can to restore order at home and within the family .
People notice you today ; however , you can use this to your advantage .
Use your muscle and influence to set your armies marching !
Talk to others to get their cooperation in any project that you choose to do this afternoon or this evening .
You ’ ll make great strides !
Whether it has something to do with publishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education and training , today you will get more done than you expect , especially this afternoon and this evening .
Make a To Do list .
Set your sights high .
Expect a miracle .
( Avoid the moon alert . )
If Your Birthday Is Today Actress Enuka Okuma ( 1976 ) shares your birthday .
Even though you are talented and creative , you are sensitive , timid and shy .
This year you see that service to others , especially within your family , is important .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that you are a strong resource for yourself and others .
Look around yourself and invest in the relationships that you value .
Hang out with quality people .

Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Scorpio.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today, especially in the afternoon, you can get a lot done. Definitely! This is because you have the energy and motivation. You might want to address how to handle shared property or shared funding. Note: Curb your ego. Look for ways to work with others.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Although you feel playful, you can get a lot done by working with someone else, probably a partner or close friend. You will be amazed at what you accomplish, especially this afternoon and this evening. Your high expectations will keep you going.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You might surprise yourself at how much you will accomplish, especially this afternoon and this evening. Of course, you have a strong focus on home and family. Fortunately, others are cooperative. (That’s half the battle.) Plus, you have the energy to accomplish what you want to do!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
If you are working with kids or you’re involved in the arts or sports, you will be amazed at your productivity. As the day wears on, you will become increasingly effective by making more demands on your time and energy. The result is you will accomplish a lot!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You’re focused on money, earnings and dealing with what you own so that your possessions work for you. (As they should.) This afternoon and this evening, you will find that you have lots of energy to make improvements at home and also to have meaningful discussions with family.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is a busy, productive day for you. Do not get sidetracked with disputes about money or possessions. Instead, use your positive energy and optimism to get things done because you will surprise yourself and how much you can accomplish this afternoon and this evening. Get going!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
It’s possible that this afternoon and this evening you will do something that will lead to a boost in your earnings or somehow increase your wealth or your assets because you are amazingly resourceful today! You might work behind the scenes but you will also talk to someone.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today the moon is in your sign, which makes you feel protective about others. With this in mind, you intend to do something. In whatever you want to achieve, you will make great strides this afternoon and this evening — no question. Bravo!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Although you are high visibility right now and in fact, bosses and parents admire you, today you will work alone or behind the scenes. Perhaps a private project? Expect to get a lot done this afternoon and this evening.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
If you need to enlist the support of friends or groups, you can do this today, especially this afternoon and this evening. A female friend in particular might be super helpful. Do what you can to restore order at home and within the family.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
People notice you today; however, you can use this to your advantage. Use your muscle and influence to set your armies marching! Talk to others to get their cooperation in any project that you choose to do this afternoon or this evening. You’ll make great strides!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Whether it has something to do with publishing, medicine, the law or further education and training, today you will get more done than you expect, especially this afternoon and this evening. Make a To Do list. Set your sights high. Expect a miracle. (Avoid the moon alert.)
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Enuka Okuma (1976) shares your birthday. Even though you are talented and creative, you are sensitive, timid and shy. This year you see that service to others, especially within your family, is important. This is why you must take care of yourself so that you are a strong resource for yourself and others. Look around yourself and invest in the relationships that you value. Hang out with quality people.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-19--3 shot in Austin

3 shot in Austin

Three people were shot Saturday in Austin on the West Side .
They were on the sidewalk about 8:40 p.m. @ @ @ @ @ North Laramie Avenue when someone fired shots from a vehicle , Chicago police said .
@ @ @ @ @ in the leg and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition , police said @ @ @ @ @ 33 and 47 , were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition .
The @ @ @ @ @ the leg and hand , and the other man was struck in the leg .
@ @ @ @ @ as detectives investigate .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s @ @

Three people were shot Saturday in Austin on the West Side.
They were on the sidewalk about 8:40 p.m. in the 300 block of North Laramie Avenue when someone fired shots from a vehicle, Chicago police said.
A 42-year-old man was shot in the leg and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition, police said. Two other men, 33 and 47, were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition. The older man was hit in the leg and hand, and the other man was struck in the leg.
No one is in custody as detectives investigate.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-19--Cubs’ winning streak snapped as Alec Mills loses first start after no-hitter

It was Alec Mills ’ first start since his no-hitter last Sunday in Milwaukee .
His bid to repeat history lasted until Eddie Rosario ’ s home run with two outs in the first inning Saturday in the Cubs ’ 8-1 loss to the Twins , who clinched a playoff berth .
Beyond the no-hitter , Mills had been riding a 17-inning scoreless streak , which was the longest active run in the National League .
Mills also allowed a homer to Miguel Sano in the seventh inning and went six-plus innings , giving up four runs and six hits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ five-game winning streak was snapped .
The results don ’ t show it , but Mills thought his stuff was better Saturday than during the no-hitter .
“ You may think I ’ m crazy for saying that , ” Mills said .
“ Made a couple of mistakes , and they made it hurt .
That ’ s why the Twins are a good baseball team .
That ’ s what they do.
” Mills didn ’ t think the length of his previous outing affected him .
“ Obviously , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but for me it was just a matter of getting back out and getting back to work , ” he said .
Gary Hughes dies The Diamondbacks announced the death of legendary scout Gary Hughes .
Hughes was with the Cubs from 2002 to 2011 , assisting former general manager Jim Hendry .
Hughes , who died of liver cancer at 79 , spent his last two seasons working for Arizona as a professional scout .
During his Cubs tenure , the team made three playoff appearances ( 2003 , 2007 , 2008 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adviser to Hendry .
“ He meant so much to all of us in the game , ” Hendry told USA Today .
“ He gave an opportunity to so many people , including myself .
If the game of baseball was made up with people like Gary Hughes , we never would have any problems.
” Besides the Cubs and Diamondbacks , Hughes worked with the Giants , Mariners , Mets , Yankees , Expos , Marlins , Rockies , Reds and Red Sox during an esteemed 54-year career .
Hughes also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he committed to football .
Hughes ’ death was commemorated during the middle of the first inning .
Quintana coming soon Ross said Jose Quintana ( left lat inflammation ) threw great during his 20-pitch simulated game Saturday and will be activated sometime during the Cubs ’ stay in Pittsburgh .
His role remains to be seen .
Ross said he ’ d try to get Quintana stretched out during games or when there ’ s downtime .
And if he can ’ t get stretched out , Quintana would be a piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a lot in the air , ” Ross said .
“ I think a lot of it is based on how he performs and how he feels after going out there and getting back in the mix.
” The current point of the season complicates matters , but Ross said “ when guys are on the shelf , you have to build them up.
” “ We don ’ t have enough time or innings to just give them length , ” Ross said .
“ Just going to have to watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If he comes out of the bullpen , I ’ d like to get him stretched out as much as we can , but we ’ re putting him in real games and real situations until we ’ re able to clinch or figure out what ’ s going to go on after the season .
”

It was Alec Mills’ first start since his no-hitter last Sunday in Milwaukee. His bid to repeat history lasted until Eddie Rosario’s home run with two outs in the first inning Saturday in the Cubs’ 8-1 loss to the Twins, who clinched a playoff berth.
Beyond the no-hitter, Mills had been riding a 17-inning scoreless streak, which was the longest active run in the National League. Mills also allowed a homer to Miguel Sano in the seventh inning and went six-plus innings, giving up four runs and six hits and striking out seven as the Cubs’ five-game winning streak was snapped.
The results don’t show it, but Mills thought his stuff was better Saturday than during the no-hitter.
“You may think I’m crazy for saying that,” Mills said. “Made a couple of mistakes, and they made it hurt. That’s why the Twins are a good baseball team. That’s what they do.”
Mills didn’t think the length of his previous outing affected him.
“Obviously, what happened last time was special, but for me it was just a matter of getting back out and getting back to work,” he said.
Gary Hughes dies
The Diamondbacks announced the death of legendary scout Gary Hughes. Hughes was with the Cubs from 2002 to 2011, assisting former general manager Jim Hendry.
Hughes, who died of liver cancer at 79, spent his last two seasons working for Arizona as a professional scout.
During his Cubs tenure, the team made three playoff appearances (2003, 2007, 2008), and Hughes was a key adviser to Hendry.
“He meant so much to all of us in the game,” Hendry told USA Today. “He gave an opportunity to so many people, including myself. If the game of baseball was made up with people like Gary Hughes, we never would have any problems.”
Besides the Cubs and Diamondbacks, Hughes worked with the Giants, Mariners, Mets, Yankees, Expos, Marlins, Rockies, Reds and Red Sox during an esteemed 54-year career. Hughes also helped the Yankees sign John Elway before he committed to football.
Hughes’ death was commemorated during the middle of the first inning.
Quintana coming soon
Ross said Jose Quintana (left lat inflammation) threw great during his 20-pitch simulated game Saturday and will be activated sometime during the Cubs’ stay in Pittsburgh. His role remains to be seen.
Ross said he’d try to get Quintana stretched out during games or when there’s downtime. And if he can’t get stretched out, Quintana would be a piece in the bullpen.
“There’s a lot in the air,” Ross said. “I think a lot of it is based on how he performs and how he feels after going out there and getting back in the mix.”
The current point of the season complicates matters, but Ross said “when guys are on the shelf, you have to build them up.”
“We don’t have enough time or innings to just give them length,” Ross said. “Just going to have to watch where the velocity stays with his outing. If he comes out of the bullpen, I’d like to get him stretched out as much as we can, but we’re putting him in real games and real situations until we’re able to clinch or figure out what’s going to go on after the season.”


chicagosun-times--2020-09-19--Hundreds mourn Ruth Bader Ginsburg at downtown vigil as Lightfoot declares ‘In the name of Ruth, I w

Hundreds mourn Ruth Bader Ginsburg at downtown vigil as Lightfoot declares ‘In the name of Ruth, I will fight’

The sense of loss was palpable Saturday night as hundreds came together in downtown Chicago to mourn the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — but so too was the spirit of perseverance .
Ginsburg , who died Friday at 87 , was an icon of nearly mythic proportions to those to attended and a testament to what women can achieve .
“ Other than my mom , she was one of the women who inspired me to be a feminist , ” said one young attendee , Alex Pavel , who gathered with others in front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ S. Dearborn St. to remember the late justice .
Eileen Murphy , 65 , came to the event from Buena Park and called Ginsburg an inspiration to all women because of her lifetime of advocacy for gender equality .
“ So it ’ s with great sadness that I ’ m here , and I hope she ’ s at peace , and we will continue her work going forward , ” Murphy said .
Speakers at the vigil rattled off a lengthy list of Ginsburg ’ s accomplishments and highlighted her groundbreaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman to serve on the Supreme Court , but also used the moment to harness the group ’ s collective energy toward action .
Mayor Lori Lightfoot led the crowd of about 150 in a fist-raising chant , calling out , “ In the name of Ruth , I will fight .
In the name of Ruth , I will vote .
And in the name of Ruth , we will win.
” Deborah Harris , executive director of the Chicago-based advocacy group Action Now , likewise urged the crowd to mobilize .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that RBG held the line and she fought like hell , ” Harris said .
“ This is not something that should be washed over .
This is not the time for America to be timid.
” Ginsburg was appointed to the bench by President Bill Clinton in 1993 after arguing cases before the court in the 1970s when she became an important figure in the women ’ s rights movement .
Over the course of her tenure on the Supreme Court , “ The Notorious R.B.G.
” — as she was known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to women and girls across the United States as a staunch advocate for women ’ s rights , and for the liberal opinions she authored .
Members of the crowd were encouraged to hang personalized tags on a memorial that was erected between two trees in the plaza bearing the letters R.B.G .
Near the memorial , a sign was placed that seemed to capture the spirit of the night .
“ Thank you RBG , we ’ ll take it from here , ” it read .

The sense of loss was palpable Saturday night as hundreds came together in downtown Chicago to mourn the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — but so too was the spirit of perseverance.
Ginsburg, who died Friday at 87, was an icon of nearly mythic proportions to those who attended and a testament to what women can achieve.
“Other than my mom, she was one of the women who inspired me to be a feminist,” said one young attendee, Alex Pavel, who gathered with others in front of the Dirksen Federal Building at 219 S. Dearborn St. to remember the late justice.
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Eileen Murphy, 65, came to the event from Buena Park and called Ginsburg an inspiration to all women because of her lifetime of advocacy for gender equality.
“So it’s with great sadness that I’m here, and I hope she’s at peace, and we will continue her work going forward,” Murphy said.
Speakers at the vigil rattled off a lengthy list of Ginsburg’s accomplishments and highlighted her groundbreaking life story, including being the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, but also used the moment to harness the group’s collective energy toward action.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot led the crowd of about 150 in a fist-raising chant, calling out, “In the name of Ruth, I will fight. In the name of Ruth, I will vote. And in the name of Ruth, we will win.”
Deborah Harris, executive director of the Chicago-based advocacy group Action Now, likewise urged the crowd to mobilize.
“Tonight the common thread has been that RBG held the line and she fought like hell,” Harris said. “This is not something that should be washed over. This is not the time for America to be timid.”
Ginsburg was appointed to the bench by President Bill Clinton in 1993 after arguing cases before the court in the 1970s when she became an important figure in the women’s rights movement. Over the course of her tenure on the Supreme Court, “The Notorious R.B.G.” — as she was known to her fans — became an icon to women and girls across the United States as a staunch advocate for women’s rights, and for the liberal opinions she authored.
Members of the crowd were encouraged to hang personalized tags on a memorial that was erected between two trees in the plaza bearing the letters R.B.G.
Near the memorial, a sign was placed that seemed to capture the spirit of the night.
“Thank you RBG, we’ll take it from here,” it read.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-19--White Sox slug five homers, blank Reds 5-0

Left-hander Dallas Keuchel was back .
And for a White Sox team aiming to go deep into the postseason , it was an important event .
So was the return of the Sox ’ home-run power .
They swatted five long balls — two in the fifth inning against National League Cy Young candidate Trevor Bauer ( 1.80 ERA ) and three in succession in the eighth against Robert Stephenson — in a 5-0 victory Saturday against the host Reds .
Right fielder Nomar Mazara even got into the act .
He finally hit his first homer of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fifth , and Tim Anderson — who homered twice — went deep two batters later against Bauer .
Anderson ( 10th ) , Yasmani Grandal ( seventh ) and Jose Abreu ( 18th ) blew the game open with the eighth-inning trifecta .
‘ ‘ It finally happened , ’ ’ Mazara said .
‘ ‘ It ’ s been frustrating , and I ’ ve been hard on myself because I ’ ve been working like crazy .
But .
.
.
I have a good rhythm now .
Take it into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seventh time this season the Sox hit five or more homers in a game and the second time they hit three in a row ( they hit four in a row against the Cardinals ) .
It was Anderson ’ s second multihomer game of 2020 , and he chatted and joked with Fox broadcaster A.J .
Pierzynski from his shortstop position between his homers .
‘ ‘ From top to bottom , we ’ re dangerous , ’ ’ Anderson said .
‘ ‘ Going back-to-back-to-back says a lot.
’ ’ As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Sox ( 34-18 ) , Keuchel ’ s outing was the most significant development , even though he lasted only four innings .
Signed to a three-year , $ 55 million contract as a free agent in the offseason , Keuchel brings a World Series-championship pedigree to the postseason rotation .
He hadn ’ t pitched since Sept. 6 because of back spasms .
‘ ‘ Not only the experience , but what he brings to the table [ with ] his ability , ’ ’ manager Rick Renteria said .
‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world champion , it ’ s really important.
’ ’ After Keuchel , Matt Foster ( 1.88 ERA ) pitched two scoreless innings before Codi Heuer ( 1.77 ERA ) , Jimmy Cordero and Jace Fry pitched one each to wrap up the shutout .
Keuchel needed 75 pitches to get through four innings , but he didn ’ t allow a run and looked fit for one more tuneup game before the Sox ’ first postseason in 12 years .
‘ ‘ I felt as expected — really rusty , ’ ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probably one of the luckiest starts I ’ ve had .
Quality of pitches were not there tonight .
‘ ‘ It felt foreign , but chalk that up to not being on a mound in [ 13 ] days .
Being able to get up four times was a nice sign.
’ ’ Keuchel allowed four hits , walked three and struck out seven .
He held the Reds to 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and lowered his ERA to a sparkling 2.04 .
He probably will line up second behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postseason rotation .
After Dylan Cease pitches the series finale against the Reds on Sunday , the Sox will start Dane Dunning ( on five days of rest ) , Reynaldo Lopez ( four days ) , Giolito ( six ) and Keuchel ( four ) from Monday through Thursday against the Indians in Cleveland before finishing up with three games at home against the Cubs .
In the best-of-three wild-card series , Giolito and Keuchel would pitch Games 1 and 2 , respectively , on five days of rest if the Sox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then , the Sox have eight games left .
If you missed the first 52 , you might want to start tuning in .
‘ ‘ We ’ ve got guys from other teams telling us our team is really fun to watch , ’ ’ Mazara said .
‘ ‘ We have one goal , and we ’ re going to work really , really hard to achieve that .
’ ’

Left-hander Dallas Keuchel was back. And for a White Sox team aiming to go deep into the postseason, it was an important event.
So was the return of the Sox’ home-run power. They swatted five long balls — two in the fifth inning against National League Cy Young candidate Trevor Bauer (1.80 ERA) and three in succession in the eighth against Robert Stephenson — in a 5-0 victory Saturday against the host Reds.
Right fielder Nomar Mazara even got into the act. He finally hit his first homer of the season to break a scoreless tie in the fifth, and Tim Anderson — who homered twice — went deep two batters later against Bauer. Anderson (10th), Yasmani Grandal (seventh) and Jose Abreu (18th) blew the game open with the eighth-inning trifecta.
‘‘It finally happened,’’ Mazara said. ‘‘It’s been frustrating, and I’ve been hard on myself because I’ve been working like crazy. But . . . I have a good rhythm now. Take it into the postseason.’’
It was the seventh time this season the Sox hit five or more homers in a game and the second time they hit three in a row (they hit four in a row against the Cardinals). It was Anderson’s second multihomer game of 2020, and he chatted and joked with Fox broadcaster A.J. Pierzynski from his shortstop position between his homers.
‘‘From top to bottom, we’re dangerous,’’ Anderson said. ‘‘Going back-to-back-to-back says a lot.’’
As entertaining as the homer barrage was for the Sox (34-18), Keuchel’s outing was the most significant development, even though he lasted only four innings.
Signed to a three-year, $55 million contract as a free agent in the offseason, Keuchel brings a World Series-championship pedigree to the postseason rotation. He hadn’t pitched since Sept. 6 because of back spasms.
‘‘Not only the experience, but what he brings to the table [with] his ability,’’ manager Rick Renteria said. ‘‘Cy Young Award winner, former world champion, it’s really important.’’
After Keuchel, Matt Foster (1.88 ERA) pitched two scoreless innings before Codi Heuer (1.77 ERA), Jimmy Cordero and Jace Fry pitched one each to wrap up the shutout.
Keuchel needed 75 pitches to get through four innings, but he didn’t allow a run and looked fit for one more tuneup game before the Sox’ first postseason in 12 years.
‘‘I felt as expected — really rusty,’’ Keuchel said. ‘‘It was probably one of the luckiest starts I’ve had. Quality of pitches were not there tonight.
‘‘It felt foreign, but chalk that up to not being on a mound in [13] days. Being able to get up four times was a nice sign.’’
Keuchel allowed four hits, walked three and struck out seven. He held the Reds to 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and lowered his ERA to a sparkling 2.04. He probably will line up second behind Lucas Giolito when the Sox set their postseason rotation.
After Dylan Cease pitches the series finale against the Reds on Sunday, the Sox will start Dane Dunning (on five days of rest), Reynaldo Lopez (four days), Giolito (six) and Keuchel (four) from Monday through Thursday against the Indians in Cleveland before finishing up with three games at home against the Cubs.
In the best-of-three wild-card series, Giolito and Keuchel would pitch Games 1 and 2, respectively, on five days of rest if the Sox decide to go that route.
Until then, the Sox have eight games left. If you missed the first 52, you might want to start tuning in.
‘‘We’ve got guys from other teams telling us our team is really fun to watch,’’ Mazara said. ‘‘We have one goal, and we’re going to work really, really hard to achieve that.’’


chicagosun-times--2020-09-19--Robert Beric scores Fire’s only goal in 4-1 loss at Orlando City

ORLANDO , Fla. — Chris Mueller had a goal and an assist , Luís Carlos “ Nani ” Almeida da Cunha also scored , and Orlando City beat the Fire 4-1 on Saturday .
Mueller cut back to evade a defender and scored on a left-footer that deflected off the Fire ’ s Álvaro Medrán before trickling into the net top open the scoring in the 11th minute and Orlando City led the rest of the way .
Orlando City ( 6-2-4 ) is unbeaten , with four wins , in its last six games .
Mueller lofted an entry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from point-blank range to make it 2-0 in the 24th .
Robert Beric converted from the penalty spot in the 48th minute after Mueller was called for a foul in the area but Júnior Urso answered for Orlando City in the 78th and Benji Michel capped the scoring in stoppage time .
The Fire ( 2-7-3 ) are winless , with three losses , in its last five games .
Pedro Gallese had just two saves for Orlando City but had a diving left-handed stop of a penalty kick by the Fire ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

ORLANDO, Fla. — Chris Mueller had a goal and an assist, Luís Carlos “Nani” Almeida da Cunha also scored, and Orlando City beat the Fire 4-1 on Saturday.
Mueller cut back to evade a defender and scored on a left-footer that deflected off the Fire’s Álvaro Medrán before trickling into the net top open the scoring in the 11th minute and Orlando City led the rest of the way.
Orlando City (6-2-4) is unbeaten, with four wins, in its last six games.
Mueller lofted an entry to Nani who headed home the finish from point-blank range to make it 2-0 in the 24th.
Robert Beric converted from the penalty spot in the 48th minute after Mueller was called for a foul in the area but Júnior Urso answered for Orlando City in the 78th and Benji Michel capped the scoring in stoppage time.
The Fire (2-7-3) are winless, with three losses, in its last five games.
Pedro Gallese had just two saves for Orlando City but had a diving left-handed stop of a penalty kick by the Fire’s Álvaro Medrán in the 36th minute.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-21--‘Dread Head Cowboy’ gallops onto Dan Ryan; horse taken into custody

Chicago ’ s well-known “ Dread Head Cowboy ” rode his brown and white horse onto the Dan Ryan Expressway Monday , snarling traffic in the middle of rush hour .
The man , who ’ s real name is Adam Hollingsworth , posted video of his ride on Facebook live , which was also captured by news helicopters .
In his posts , Hollingsworth — who has rode his horse to multiple civil rights protests this summer — says “ I shut down the Dan Ryan !
Kids lives matter !
” The horseman , wearing a shirt with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local lanes about 4:20 p.m. near 63rd Street , Illinois State Police said .
Video posted by ABC7 shows the horse galloping in the right lanes of the highway , surrounded by motorcycles .
Later , a Chicago Police squad car can be seen driving slowly along side of the horse .
Later , the man can be seen riding the horse up an exit ramp , which police said was 95th Street .
As he comes off the expressway , several police cars could be seen waiting for him .
After the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking to officers .
He is later handcuffed and state troopers can be seen attempting to put him in a squad car .
Multiple onlookers can be seen recording the incident as the officers struggle to put him in a car .
The horse was taken in by Chicago police about 5:20 p.m. , according to News Affairs officer Anthony Spicuzza .
It will be taken to Animal Care and Control , Spicuzza said .
Illinois state police would not immediately confirm if the man was taken into custody or faced any charges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He shouldn ’ t have been on a horse on the expressway , ” a spokesperson for the state police said .
In his Facebook videos , Hollingsworth could be seen bouncing atop his horse with a line of cars following closely behind .
In another video , Hollingsworth appears to be sitting in the back seat of a vehicle with his hands behind his back .
A third video appears to show him handcuffed to a bench in a room at an unknown location .
He did not respond to calls to @ @ @ @ @ @

Chicago’s well-known “Dread Head Cowboy” rode his brown and white horse onto the Dan Ryan Expressway on Monday, snarling traffic in the middle of rush hour.
The man, who’s real name is Adam Hollingsworth, posted video of his ride on Facebook live, which was also captured by news helicopters. In his posts, Hollingsworth — who has ridden his horse to multiple civil rights protests this summer — says “I shut down the Dan Ryan! Kids lives matter!”
The horseman trotted onto the local lanes about 4:20 p.m. near 63rd Street, Illinois State Police said.
Video posted by ABC7 shows the horse galloping in the right lanes of the highway, surrounded by motorcycles. Later, a Chicago Police squad car can be seen driving slowly along side of the horse.
Later, the man can be seen riding the horse up an exit ramp, which police said was 95th Street. As he comes off the expressway, several police cars could be seen waiting for him.
Hollingsworth was charged with misdemeanor counts of reckless conduct, disobeying a police officer and criminal trespass to state supported property, state police said.
Another man, 55-year-old Darron Luster, was arrested for obstructing and resisting arrest, state police said. He allegedly tried to gain control of the horse and didn’t let it go when officers asked him to.
Both men were taken to Chicago Police District 5 Headquarters, state police said.
The horse was taken in by Chicago police about 5:20 p.m., according to News Affairs officer Anthony Spicuzza. It will be taken to Animal Care and Control, Spicuzza said.
“He shouldn’t have been on a horse on the expressway,” a spokesperson for the state police said.
On Sept. 9, Hollingsworth met with state and Chicago police about a planned protest on the Dan Ryan expressway, state police said. His request was denied since authorities said it was dangerous and illegal.
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In his Facebook videos, Hollingsworth could be seen bouncing atop his horse with a line of cars following closely behind.
In another video, Hollingsworth appears to be sitting in the back seat of a vehicle with his hands behind his back. A third video appears to show him handcuffed to a bench in a room at an unknown location.
He did not respond to calls to his cell phone Monday evening.
In a statement, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office described the incident as a “stunt” that endangered the horse and others on the expressway.
“There is a right way and a wrong way to call attention to issues of great importance and this stunt was decidedly the very wrong way,” the statement said.
The horse was injured, and will be taken to a temporary shelter by Chicago Animal Care and Control for treatment, the statement said. State police said it was bleeding from one hoof, and another was injured. The right side of the horse’s body had sores from the saddle, according to state police.
Earlier this year, Lightfoot teamed up with Hollingsworth to promote the U.S. Census. Hollingsworth was brought in to ride through South and West Side wards where census responses were lowest in the city.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-21--City launches designated bus lane pilot on South, West sides

Traffic lanes on 79th Street and on Chicago Avenue on the South and West sides will be designated for CTA buses under a city pilot program aimed at encouraging social distancing between riders , officials announced Monday .
A 24-hour dedicated bus lane will be installed on a lane in each direction on 3 miles of 79th from Cicero to Western avenues , and on 4.6 miles of Chicago Avenue from Laramie to Ashland , the city ’ s Department of Transportation said .
The “ Essential Bus Lanes ” program is designed to reduce delays and bunching on two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the # 66 and # 79 buses , and prevent crowding as traffic slowly returns to pre-pandemic levels , officials said .
Together , the two routes provide service to nearly 20,000 riders each day , officials said .
Installation will “ begin in the coming weeks ” and the pilot program is expected to be in effect for at least six months , officials said .
“ Under the pilot project , right turns will be permitted at all intersections and current curbside access will be maintained .
Parking , loading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ CTA bus service is a critical part of Chicago ’ s transportation network that has provided a lifeline for many of our most essential workers throughout the pandemic , ” CDOT Commissioner Gia Biagi said .
“ As we continue to re-imagine how we use our streets , CDOT is committed to working with the CTA to prioritize bus service and making it the go-to option for safe and reliable travel around the City .
”

Traffic lanes on 79th Street and on Chicago Avenue on the South and West sides will be designated for CTA buses under a city pilot program aimed at encouraging social distancing between riders, officials announced Monday.
A 24-hour dedicated bus lane will be installed on a lane in each direction on 3 miles of 79th from Cicero to Western avenues, and on 4.6 miles of Chicago Avenue from Laramie to Ashland, the city’s Department of Transportation said.
The “Essential Bus Lanes” program is designed to reduce delays and bunching on two of the CTA’s busiest routes, the #66 and #79 buses, and prevent crowding as traffic slowly returns to pre-pandemic levels, officials said.
Together, the two routes provide service to nearly 20,000 riders each day, officials said.
Installation will “begin in the coming weeks” and the pilot program is expected to be in effect for at least six months, officials said.
“Under the pilot project, right turns will be permitted at all intersections and current curbside access will be maintained. Parking, loading zones and driveways will not be affected.”
“CTA bus service is a critical part of Chicago’s transportation network that has provided a lifeline for many of our most essential workers throughout the pandemic,” CDOT Commissioner Gia Biagi said. “As we continue to re-imagine how we use our streets, CDOT is committed to working with the CTA to prioritize bus service and making it the go-to option for safe and reliable travel around the City.”


chicagosun-times--2020-09-21--Ellen DeGeneres delivers an on-air apology, vows a ‘new chapter’

NEW YORK — Ellen DeGeneres used her opening monologue of the new season of her daytime talk show to address allegations of a toxic work environment , apologizing for things “ that never should have happened.
” “ I know that I ’ m in a position of privilege and power and I realize that with that comes responsibility , and I take responsibility for what happens at my show , ” she said in a video posted Monday .
DeGeneres smiled frequently but appeared strained during her remarks .
She included several quips that lightened the tone but didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegations .
“ The Ellen DeGeneres Show ” started its 18th season in Los Angeles with the host on stage for the first time in months after taping from DeGeneres ’ s home during quarantine .
There wasn ’ t a studio audience but a virtual one , with faces beamed in on monitors put in the audience seats .
“ We have had a lot of conversations over the last few weeks about the show , our workplace , and what we want for the future , ” she said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today we are starting a new chapter.
” Three of the show ’ s producers exited over the summer amid allegations of a dysfunctional workplace that harbored misbehavior , including sexual misconduct and racially insensitive remarks .
In her monologue , DeGeneres dryly joked that her summer was “ super-terrific.
” The host also addressed the allegations that the off-camera DeGeneres is very different than her sunny on-air persona .
“ The truth is I am that person that you see on TV , ” she said .
” I am also a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ I get sad .
I get mad .
I get anxious .
I get frustrated .
I get impatient .
And I am working on all of that.
” The comedian , who is gay , noted that she ’ s played a straight woman on screen and considers herself “ a pretty good actress , ” but not good enough to “ come out here every day for 17 years and fool you .
This is me.
” An internal company investigation of work conditions was prompted by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 36 interviews with ex-staffers , who complained about or said they witnessed improper and unfair treatment .
The people making the claims were not identified .
“ I learned that things happened here that never should have happened .
I take that very seriously , and I want to say I am so sorry to the people that were affected , ” DeGeneres said in her monologue .
She was joined later by guest Tiffany Haddish .
The comedian and host had sent a memo to her staff after the BuzzFeed report , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workplace where “ everyone would be treated with respect.
” Something changed , she said , “ and for that , I am sorry.
” In a July statement , Warner Bros. said parent company WarnerMedia ’ s investigation revealed what it called “ some flaws in the show ’ s daily management.
” Although not all of the allegations were corroborated , the studio said it was “ disappointed that the primary findings of the investigation indicated some deficiencies related to the show ’ s day-to-day management .
”

NEW YORK — Ellen DeGeneres used her opening monologue of the new season of her daytime talk show to address allegations of a toxic work environment, apologizing for things “that never should have happened.”
“I know that I’m in a position of privilege and power and I realize that with that comes responsibility, and I take responsibility for what happens at my show,” she said in a video posted Monday.
DeGeneres smiled frequently but appeared strained during her remarks. She included several quips that lightened the tone but didn’t match the seriousness of the allegations.
“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” started its 18th season in Los Angeles with the host on stage for the first time in months after taping from DeGeneres’s home during quarantine. There wasn’t a studio audience but a virtual one, with faces beamed in on monitors put in the audience seats.
“We have had a lot of conversations over the last few weeks about the show, our workplace, and what we want for the future,” she said. “We have made the necessary changes and today we are starting a new chapter.”
Three of the show’s producers exited over the summer amid allegations of a dysfunctional workplace that harbored misbehavior, including sexual misconduct and racially insensitive remarks. In her monologue, DeGeneres dryly joked that her summer was “super-terrific.”
The host also addressed the allegations that the off-camera DeGeneres is very different than her sunny on-air persona. “The truth is I am that person that you see on TV,” she said.
”I am also a lot of other things,” she said. “I get sad. I get mad. I get anxious. I get frustrated. I get impatient. And I am working on all of that.”
The comedian, who is gay, noted that she’s played a straight woman on screen and considers herself “a pretty good actress,” but not good enough to “come out here every day for 17 years and fool you. This is me.”
An internal company investigation of work conditions was prompted by a BuzzFeed News report in July based on 36 interviews with ex-staffers, who complained about or said they witnessed improper and unfair treatment. The people making the claims were not identified.
“I learned that things happened here that never should have happened. I take that very seriously, and I want to say I am so sorry to the people that were affected,” DeGeneres said in her monologue. She was joined later by guest Tiffany Haddish.
The comedian and host had sent a memo to her staff after the BuzzFeed report, recalling her early promise of ensuring a workplace where “everyone would be treated with respect.” Something changed, she said, “and for that, I am sorry.”
In a July statement, Warner Bros. said parent company WarnerMedia’s investigation revealed what it called “some flaws in the show’s daily management.”
Although not all of the allegations were corroborated, the studio said it was “disappointed that the primary findings of the investigation indicated some deficiencies related to the show’s day-to-day management.”


chicagosun-times--2020-09-21--Seth Lewis, Illinois House 45th District Republican nominee profile

Political/civic background : Candidate for State Senate in 2016 and 2018 .
Former trustee of the Bartlett Fire Protection District .
Bartlett Raiders Football Treasurer 2007-2011 .
Bartlett Little League Board Member 2007-2013 , served as President 2012-2013 .
Education : B.S .
in Industrial Engineering at University of Iowa The Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board sent nominees for the Illinois House of Representatives a list of questions to find out their views on a range of important issues facing the state of Illinois and their districts .
Seth Lewis submitted the following responses : 1 .
The COVID-19 pandemic has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state is staring at a $ 6.2 billion budget shortfall in this fiscal year .
What should be done ?
Please be specific .
The State needs to leverage federal aid in the CARES Act and ensure those funds get funneled down to business owners , renters , and others in need due to layoffs and other restrictions placed upon them by the COVID-19 pandemic .
Unfortunately , the State ’ s bond rating is so poor due to years of budgetary mismanagement by both political parties , and that limits the options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What grade — “ A ” to “ F ” — would you give Gov .
J.B. Pritzker for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic ?
Please explain .
What , if anything , should he have done differently ?
B-minus .
The Governor acted swiftly to combat the pandemic in our State .
He used his 30-day emergency power to ensure our hospital capacity could meet demand and combat the pandemic .
But the longer the pandemic has gone on , the more displeasure I have with some of the Governor ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DCEO Guidance have , at times , been unclear ; I feel that the big box stores were put in a better position than the small business community ; and the Governor ’ s Department of Employment Security should ’ ve been equipped to process the increase in unemployment insurance claims .
Governor Pritzker should , and still can , involve the Legislature since that is the branch of government entrusted to write the laws , in order to come to consensus on establishing rules and policies intended to keep the economy moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis , legislatures in some states have taken up the issue of police reform .
Should Illinois do the same ?
If so , what would that look like ?
I am open to evaluating how resources are allocated within our public safety organizations , however , I oppose all calls to defund and eliminate the police .
I believe we need our local law enforcement since they are critical to the safety of our communities .
I believe we need to do more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that might help would be to expand more employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups .
This could mean instituting better hiring practices which recruit from underserved communities , and enhance workforce development policies to get more black and brown Illinoisians connected with employers and job training centers .
4 .
Should the Legislature pass a law requiring all law enforcement officers to wear body cameras ?
Why or why not ?
I support the use of body cameras along with cameras in police cars for our local law enforcement .
In my discussions with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many Departments are already implementing body cameras because they are an objective tool that can document a situation .
They have the effect of identifying those officers who are not fit for the police force , but more importantly protect those officers who have been falsely accused of wrongdoing .
Unfortunately , the equipment and cloud storage costs are extremely high , and Springfield ’ s tendency has traditionally been to impose an unfunded mandate on local agencies .
Since the General Assembly has shown no indication of assisting local law enforcement with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be left up to the local jurisdictions .
5 .
Federal prosecutors have revealed a comprehensive scheme of bribery , ghost jobs and favoritism in subcontracting by ComEd to influence the actions of House Speaker Michael Madigan .
Who ’ s to blame ?
What ethics reforms should follow ?
Should Madigan resign ?
I think Speaker Madigan needs to resign from his leadership positions , and if indicted he should resign from the General Assembly .
I will not vote for him for Speaker of the House .
Madigan has been in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been Speaker since 1983 .
I believe Speaker Madigan has lost the public trust since he ’ s been implicated in a bribery scandal , he has ignored sexual harassment in his office and policial operations , and my opponent has been silent on these issues .
As for legislative ethics reform , I believe many proposals should be enacted in light of recent events .
I will be introducing a Bill which prohibits candidates for office from using campaign contributions to pay for legal defense costs which arise out of the politicians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not chip in $ 5 and $ 10 to candidates for the candidate to spend that money on legal defense .
Legislators should not hold a dual role of elected official and lobbyist .
Either be an elected official or a lobbyist , but not both .
I will work to close the revolving door .
6 .
Please tell us about your civic work in the last two years , whether it ’ s legislation you have sponsored or work you have done in other ways to improve your community .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ son ’ s athletic and academic activities and focus on my family .
7 .
Please list three concerns that are specific to your district , such as a project that should be undertaken or a state policy related to an important local issue that should be revised .
I have always maintained a good working relationship with the Mayors in our area .
I understand local issues sometimes require State help , and these three issues are top of the list for our local communities .
• Infrastructure , public safety , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help enhance the environmental quality of our community .
Our representatives in Springfield should also be more vigilant in securing funding and support for roads and intersections that are in need of repair , both for the safety of motorists and pedestrians .
• Budget stability and restoring Local Government Distributive Fund ( LGDF ) .
Our Mayors worked tirelessly during the last 5 years when our share of the LGDF was on the chopping block .
It ’ s unfair because the LGDF is the tool by which the state distributes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tax , since local governments are prohibited from collecting income tax directly .
I don ’ t want our taxpayers subsidizing Chicago and other communities , and LGDF helps ensure our local governments can provide excellent services to our residents and small businesses .
• Support for responsible pandemic relief to combat COVID-19 .
The local municipalities need support to purchase PPE , help provide extra ambulatory and public safety services , and support for COVID-19 testing sites , especially for the poor and the elderly .
8 .
What are your other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Springfield is my number one priority .
That starts with the first vote I will take - which is to elect a Speaker of the House .
I will not support Michael Madigan for Speaker of the House .
Some , like my opponent , might defer to the judicial branch to yield an opinion before taking any action .
However , I believe it ’ s quite clear Speaker Madigan has lost the public ’ s trust .
People are fed up with their tax dollars being used to support politicians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I believe we need stronger legislative ethics reform , term limits , and an end to gerrymandering .
Property taxes have been increasing year over year in the Collar County region for as long as I can remember .
There are simply too many special units of local government - fire protection districts , park districts , library districts - and , as an engineer , I understand we need to streamline government to make it more efficient .
9 .
What is your position on Gov .
J.B. Pritzker ’ s proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I oppose the graduated tax amendment .
I do not trust the Illinois General Assembly with an unregulated graduated tax structure because it does not protect against future tax hikes imposed by the General Assembly .
10 .
Illinois continues to struggle financially , with a backlog of unpaid bills .
In addition to a progressive state income tax — or in lieu of such a tax — what should the state do to pay its bills , meet its pension obligations and fund core services such as higher education ?
We need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s part in the budget process to ensure we get back on a sustainable path .
For too long , those in both political parties have not prioritized sound fiscal policies .
We also need to make Illinois a desirable place for residents and employers .
Pension reform has been tried but the only realistic approach is to prioritize the payments now .
Otherwise , the pension obligation will continue to grow and that will crowd out funding for core services .
11 .
Should Illinois consider taxing the retirement incomes of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do ?
And your argument is ?
I am opposed to a tax on retirement income .
The wealthiest residents are those who are most able to leave the State , and may look to better destination locations such as Arizona and Florida .
One of our advantages as a State is that we don ’ t tax retirement income .
I want to keep that policy in place , since it helps those in retirement ensure their quality of life .
12 .
What can Illinois do to improve its elementary and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the monumental task of education funding reform a few years ago .
It is certainly important to evaluate and reevaluate the funding formula to ensure fairness and to hold school districts harmless so nobody loses .
A well-educated workforce is a huge benefit to employers looking to relocate to Illinois .
Illinois should be investing in scholarships and grants for in-state college students , especially in STEM areas .
13 .
Mass shootings and gun violence plague America .
What can or should the Legislature do , if anything , to address this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example of how one jurisdiction can have some of the toughest gun laws in the entire United States , yet also has some of the worst gun violence in the nation .
There are certain policies that may alleviate some of the gun violence , such as increasing waiting periods for certain types of weapons .
The State should also embrace cracking down on illegal gun purchases and gun traffickers .
14 .
Do you favor or oppose term limits for any elected official in Illinois ?
Please explain .
I support term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State legislature - not just for those in leadership .
Term limits , fair maps , and stronger ethics reform is the recipe we need to clean up corruption in Springfield .
15 .
Everybody says gerrymandering is bad , but the party in power in every state — Democrats in Illinois — resist doing anything about it .
Or do we have that wrong ?
What should be done ?
I was hopeful when I heard Governor Pritzker two years ago on the campaign trail argue in favor of an independent commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely choose their representatives - not the other way around .
I wholeheartedly support redistricting reform to ensure those in power do not have any input as to how legislative districts are drawn .
16 .
The U.S. attorney ’ s office in Chicago is investigating possible official corruption by state and local officials .
This prompted the Legislature to pass an ethics reform measure to amend the Lobbyist Registration Act ( SB 1639 ) .
It was signed into law in December .
What ’ s your take on this and what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certainly a step in the right direction , but I know we need more to enhance legislative ethics .
Public Act 101-595 ( SB 1693 ) required the Secretary of State to create an online database that includes disclosures by lobbyists , contributions by those lobbyists , and Economic Interest Statements so that it ’ s readily available to the public .
As mentioned before , I will introduce a Bill to prohibit candidates for elected office from using campaign contributions to pay for legal defense costs which arise out of the politicians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When people use the internet and wireless devices , companies collect data about us .
Oftentimes , the information is sold to other companies , which can use it to track our movements or invade our privacy in other ways .
When companies share this data , we also face a greater risk of identity theft .
What should the Legislature do , if anything ?
I am open to examining all options that will protect our identities .
18 .
The number of Illinois public high school graduates who enroll in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can Illinois do to make its state universities more attractive to Illinois high school students ?
My number one goal is to create an Illinois where people want to live , not leave .
We have amazing colleges and universities right at home , so it ’ s unfortunate that more and more high school graduates look to out-of-state universities to satisfy their educational needs .
I believe Illinois should be investing in scholarships and grants for in-state college students , especially in STEM areas , to help spur innovation .
19 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect to the environment ?
As an engineer , I understand the concept of cause and effect .
When you add more than 7.5 billion human beings worldwide , who generate pollutants into our Earth ’ s atmosphere and environment , I believe there is an effect to be quantified .
I value our clean water and environment , and I support efforts to reduce our output and our footprint .
These efforts , however , can not come at the expense of job creation .
One plan the legislature has been studying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CEJA ) .
I am hopeful to make wise investments in order to make our State more attractive , and I am hopeful ratepayers will be protected from hikes .
20 .
What historical figure from Illinois , other than Abraham Lincoln ( because everybody ’ s big on Abe ) , do you most admire or draw inspiration from ?
Please explain .
Ronald Reagan .
As President , Reagan worked hard to accomplish big policy initiatives , and he did so while working across the aisle with then-Speaker Tip O ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the economy , people had good paying jobs , and everything seemed a lot less partisan , unlike in today ’ s political arena .
21 .
What ’ s your favorite TV , streaming or web-based show of all time .
Why ?
While in college , I loved the show “ Quantum Leap , ” starring Scott Bakula .
The main character , Dr. Sam Beckett , was a physicist who worked to help save his wife ’ s life , however the machine never really worked correctly as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also help other people , even in small instances .
I found it fascinating how one small event could have lifelong consequences .
If everyone could go back in time , I think we would all do things differently .
But we can ’ t go back in time , so make a positive impact at every crossroads , every day !

Candidate profile
Seth Lewis
Running for:Illinois House District #45
Political party affiliation:Republican
Political/civic background:Candidate for State Senate in 2016 and 2018. Former trustee of the Bartlett Fire Protection District. Bartlett Raiders Football Treasurer 2007-2011. Bartlett Little League Board Member 2007-2013, served as President 2012-2013.
Occupation:Small business owner (State Farm Agent)
Education:B.S. in Industrial Engineering at University of Iowa
Campaign website:https://votesethlewis.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoteSethLewis
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The Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board sent nominees for the Illinois House of Representatives a list of questions to find out their views on a range of important issues facing the state of Illinois and their districts. Seth Lewis submitted the following responses:
1. The COVID-19 pandemic has hammered the finances of Illinois. The state is staring at a $6.2 billion budget shortfall in this fiscal year. What should be done? Please be specific.
The State needs to leverage federal aid in the CARES Act and ensure those funds get funneled down to business owners, renters, and others in need due to layoffs and other restrictions placed upon them by the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the State’s bond rating is so poor due to years of budgetary mismanagement by both political parties, and that limits the options available to the State.
2. What grade — “A” to “F” — would you give Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic? Please explain. What, if anything, should he have done differently?
B-minus. The Governor acted swiftly to combat the pandemic in our State. He used his 30-day emergency power to ensure our hospital capacity could meet demand and combat the pandemic. But the longer the pandemic has gone on, the more displeasure I have with some of the Governor’s actions. The Executive Orders and DCEO Guidance have, at times, been unclear; I feel that the big box stores were put in a better position than the small business community; and the Governor’s Department of Employment Security should’ve been equipped to process the increase in unemployment insurance claims. Governor Pritzker should, and still can, involve the Legislature since that is the branch of government entrusted to write the laws, in order to come to consensus on establishing rules and policies intended to keep the economy moving and people safe.
3. In the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, legislatures in some states have taken up the issue of police reform. Should Illinois do the same? If so, what would that look like?
I am open to evaluating how resources are allocated within our public safety organizations, however, I oppose all calls to defund and eliminate the police. I believe we need our local law enforcement since they are critical to the safety of our communities. I believe we need to do more to ease race relations, and something that might help would be to expand more employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups. This could mean instituting better hiring practices which recruit from underserved communities, and enhance workforce development policies to get more black and brown Illinoisians connected with employers and job training centers.
4. Should the Legislature pass a law requiring all law enforcement officers to wear body cameras? Why or why not?
I support the use of body cameras along with cameras in police cars for our local law enforcement. In my discussions with Police Chiefs in the 45th District, many Departments are already implementing body cameras because they are an objective tool that can document a situation. They have the effect of identifying those officers who are not fit for the police force, but more importantly protect those officers who have been falsely accused of wrongdoing. Unfortunately, the equipment and cloud storage costs are extremely high, and Springfield’s tendency has traditionally been to impose an unfunded mandate on local agencies. Since the General Assembly has shown no indication of assisting local law enforcement with these costs, I believe it should be left up to the local jurisdictions.
5. Federal prosecutors have revealed a comprehensive scheme of bribery, ghost jobs and favoritism in subcontracting by ComEd to influence the actions of House Speaker Michael Madigan. Who’s to blame? What ethics reforms should follow? Should Madigan resign?
I think Speaker Madigan needs to resign from his leadership positions, and if indicted he should resign from the General Assembly. I will not vote for him for Speaker of the House. Madigan has been in the Illinois Legislature since 1971 and has been Speaker since 1983. I believe Speaker Madigan has lost the public trust since he’s been implicated in a bribery scandal, he has ignored sexual harassment in his office and policial operations, and my opponent has been silent on these issues. As for legislative ethics reform, I believe many proposals should be enacted in light of recent events. I will be introducing a Bill which prohibits candidates for office from using campaign contributions to pay for legal defense costs which arise out of the politicians’ own misconduct and corruption. People do not chip in $5 and $10 to candidates for the candidate to spend that money on legal defense. Legislators should not hold a dual role of elected official and lobbyist. Either be an elected official or a lobbyist, but not both. I will work to close the revolving door.
6. Please tell us about your civic work in the last two years, whether it’s legislation you have sponsored or work you have done in other ways to improve your community.
I continue to volunteer with my two son’s athletic and academic activities and focus on my family.
7. Please list three concerns that are specific to your district, such as a project that should be undertaken or a state policy related to an important local issue that should be revised.
I have always maintained a good working relationship with the Mayors in our area. I understand local issues sometimes require State help, and these three issues are top of the list for our local communities.
Infrastructure, public safety, and flooding. Stormwater mitigation efforts will help enhance the environmental quality of our community. Our representatives in Springfield should also be more vigilant in securing funding and support for roads and intersections that are in need of repair, both for the safety of motorists and pedestrians. Budget stability and restoring Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF). Our Mayors worked tirelessly during the last 5 years when our share of the LGDF was on the chopping block. It’s unfair because the LGDF is the tool by which the state distributes to local governments their portion of the income tax, since local governments are prohibited from collecting income tax directly. I don’t want our taxpayers subsidizing Chicago and other communities, and LGDF helps ensure our local governments can provide excellent services to our residents and small businesses. Support for responsible pandemic relief to combat COVID-19. The local municipalities need support to purchase PPE, help provide extra ambulatory and public safety services, and support for COVID-19 testing sites, especially for the poor and the elderly.
8. What are your other top legislative priorities?
Cleaning up corruption in Springfield is my number one priority. That starts with the first vote I will take - which is to elect a Speaker of the House. I will not support Michael Madigan for Speaker of the House. Some, like my opponent, might defer to the judicial branch to yield an opinion before taking any action. However, I believe it’s quite clear Speaker Madigan has lost the public’s trust. People are fed up with their tax dollars being used to support politicians that don’t act ethically. I believe we need stronger legislative ethics reform, term limits, and an end to gerrymandering.
Property taxes have been increasing year over year in the Collar County region for as long as I can remember. There are simply too many special units of local government - fire protection districts, park districts, library districts - and, as an engineer, I understand we need to streamline government to make it more efficient.
9. What is your position on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax? Please explain.
I oppose the graduated tax amendment. I do not trust the Illinois General Assembly with an unregulated graduated tax structure because it does not protect against future tax hikes imposed by the General Assembly.
10. Illinois continues to struggle financially, with a backlog of unpaid bills. In addition to a progressive state income tax — or in lieu of such a tax — what should the state do to pay its bills, meet its pension obligations and fund core services such as higher education?
We need a legislature that will play it’s part in the budget process to ensure we get back on a sustainable path. For too long, those in both political parties have not prioritized sound fiscal policies. We also need to make Illinois a desirable place for residents and employers. Pension reform has been tried but the only realistic approach is to prioritize the payments now. Otherwise, the pension obligation will continue to grow and that will crowd out funding for core services.
11. Should Illinois consider taxing the retirement incomes of its very wealthiest residents, as most states do? And your argument is?
I am opposed to a tax on retirement income. The wealthiest residents are those who are most able to leave the State, and may look to better destination locations such as Arizona and Florida. One of our advantages as a State is that we don’t tax retirement income. I want to keep that policy in place, since it helps those in retirement ensure their quality of life.
12. What can Illinois do to improve its elementary and high schools?
The legislature took up the monumental task of education funding reform a few years ago. It is certainly important to evaluate and reevaluate the funding formula to ensure fairness and to hold school districts harmless so nobody loses. A well-educated workforce is a huge benefit to employers looking to relocate to Illinois. Illinois should be investing in scholarships and grants for in-state college students, especially in STEM areas.
13. Mass shootings and gun violence plague America. What can or should the Legislature do, if anything, to address this problem in Illinois?
Chicago is an example of how one jurisdiction can have some of the toughest gun laws in the entire United States, yet also has some of the worst gun violence in the nation. There are certain policies that may alleviate some of the gun violence, such as increasing waiting periods for certain types of weapons. The State should also embrace cracking down on illegal gun purchases and gun traffickers.
14. Do you favor or oppose term limits for any elected official in Illinois? Please explain.
I support term limits on all elected officials in the State legislature - not just for those in leadership. Term limits, fair maps, and stronger ethics reform is the recipe we need to clean up corruption in Springfield.
15. Everybody says gerrymandering is bad, but the party in power in every state — Democrats in Illinois — resist doing anything about it. Or do we have that wrong? What should be done?
I was hopeful when I heard Governor Pritzker two years ago on the campaign trail argue in favor of an independent commission to redraw political boundaries. Voters should absolutely choose their representatives - not the other way around. I wholeheartedly support redistricting reform to ensure those in power do not have any input as to how legislative districts are drawn.
16. The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago is investigating possible official corruption by state and local officials. This prompted the Legislature to pass an ethics reform measure to amend the Lobbyist Registration Act (SB 1639). It was signed into law in December. What’s your take on this and what more should be done?
It was certainly a step in the right direction, but I know we need more to enhance legislative ethics. Public Act 101-595 (SB 1693) required the Secretary of State to create an online database that includes disclosures by lobbyists, contributions by those lobbyists, and Economic Interest Statements so that it’s readily available to the public. As mentioned before, I will introduce a Bill to prohibit candidates for elected office from using campaign contributions to pay for legal defense costs which arise out of the politicians’ own misconduct and corruption.
17. When people use the internet and wireless devices, companies collect data about us. Oftentimes, the information is sold to other companies, which can use it to track our movements or invade our privacy in other ways. When companies share this data, we also face a greater risk of identity theft. What should the Legislature do, if anything?
I am open to examining all options that will protect our identities.
18. The number of Illinois public high school graduates who enroll in out-of-state universities continues to climb. What can Illinois do to make its state universities more attractive to Illinois high school students?
My number one goal is to create an Illinois where people want to live, not leave. We have amazing colleges and universities right at home, so it’s unfortunate that more and more high school graduates look to out-of-state universities to satisfy their educational needs. I believe Illinois should be investing in scholarships and grants for in-state college students, especially in STEM areas, to help spur innovation.
19. What is your top legislative priority with respect to the environment?
As an engineer, I understand the concept of cause and effect. When you add more than 7.5 billion human beings worldwide, who generate pollutants into our Earth’s atmosphere and environment, I believe there is an effect to be quantified. I value our clean water and environment, and I support efforts to reduce our output and our footprint. These efforts, however, can not come at the expense of job creation. One plan the legislature has been studying is the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA). I am hopeful to make wise investments in order to make our State more attractive, and I am hopeful ratepayers will be protected from hikes.
20. What historical figure from Illinois, other than Abraham Lincoln (because everybody’s big on Abe), do you most admire or draw inspiration from? Please explain.
Ronald Reagan. As President, Reagan worked hard to accomplish big policy initiatives, and he did so while working across the aisle with then-Speaker Tip O’Neill. The result was a rebound in the economy, people had good paying jobs, and everything seemed a lot less partisan, unlike in today’s political arena.
21. What’s your favorite TV, streaming or web-based show of all time. Why?
While in college, I loved the show “Quantum Leap,” starring Scott Bakula. The main character, Dr. Sam Beckett, was a physicist who worked to help save his wife’s life, however the machine never really worked correctly as he traveled through time, but he would also help other people, even in small instances. I found it fascinating how one small event could have lifelong consequences. If everyone could go back in time, I think we would all do things differently. But we can’t go back in time, so make a positive impact at every crossroads, every day!


chicagosun-times--2020-09-21--Teen shot in Englewood

Teen shot in Englewood

A 15-year-old boy was wounded when he was shot Monday in Englewood on the South Side .
He was on @ @ @ @ @ in the 6000 block of South Morgan Street when someone in a vehicle shot him @ @ @ @ @ police said .
He was taken to St. Bernard Hospital in good condition .
No @ @ @ @ @ Area One detectives investigate .
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A 15-year-old boy was wounded when he was shot Monday in Englewood on the South Side.
He was on the street about 6:08 p.m. in the 6000 block of South Morgan Street when someone in a vehicle shot him in the buttocks, Chicago police said. He was taken to St. Bernard Hospital in good condition.
No one is in custody as Area One detectives investigate.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.