chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--13 shot, 1 fatally, in Chicago so far this weekend

One person has been killed and 10 others injured in shootings across Chicago since Friday evening .
The fatal attack left one person dead and three others injured Friday night in Morgan Park on Far South Side .
The shooting happened about 9:15 p.m. when someone entered a home in the 11600 block of South Vincennes Avenue and opened fire , according to Chicago police .
A 32-year-old man was shot in the head and pronounced dead on the scene , police said .
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the legs and a 28-year-old man was shot in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They were both in critical condition at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn .
The fourth victim , a 30-year-old man , was in fair condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center , police said .
Early Saturday morning a teenage boy was shot in Humboldt Park on the Northwest Side .
About 12:50 a.m. , a 17-year-old boy was sitting in a parked car in the 3800 block of West Augusta Boulevard , when two males approached and fired shots , police said .
He was struck in the back and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police said .
Another teenage boy was wounded in a shooting Friday in Archer Heights .
The boy , 16 , got into an argument with a person he knew about 8:05 p.m. in the 4900 block of South Tripp Avenue , police said .
The person pulled out a gun and opened fire , grazing the boy on the shoulder .
The boy was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition , police said .
In non-fatal shootings , two men were wounded Saturday in Heart of Chicago on the Lower West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair , 19 and 27 , were riding in a vehicle when they heard shots in the 2400 block of South Blue Island Avenue , and felt a pain , police said .
The 19-year-old was struck in the right arm and the older person in the right arm , police said .
They were both dropped off at Mt .
Sinai Hospital in good condition .
A 34-year-old man was wounded about two hours in Lawndale on the West Side .
The man was standing on a sidewalk about 12:30 a.m. in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he heard shots and felt pain , police said .
He suffered a gunshot wound to the right shin and was brought to Mt .
Sinai Hospital in good condition , police said .
He was outside on a porch about 11:10 p.m. in the 8500 block of South Buffalo Avenue when two people approached him and opened fire , police said .
The 48-year-old was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center with a gunshot wound to his buttocks , and was listed in good condition .
Hours earlier , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the South Side .
The man was in his vehicle about 7:35 p.m. when a male got in the 7100 block of South Halsted Street and demanded a ride , police said .
When the man refused , the male shot at him , striking him in the hand and abdomen , police said .
The man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center , where his condition was stabilized .
A 30-year-old man was shot and wounded in Brighton Park on the Southwest Side .
The man was walking about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Rockwell Avenue when someone got out of a vehicle and fired shots at him , police said .
The man was taken to Stroger Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg , police said .
His condition was stabilized .
The weekend ’ s first reported shooting left a man wounded in West Englewood on the South Side About 6:35 p.m. , the 19-year-old was leaving a home in the 7100 block of South Paulina Street when someone in a vehicle drove by and opened fire , Chicago police said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and both arms and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center , where he was stabilized , police said .
On Thursday , 10 people were shot throughout the city , three of them fatally .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

Twenty-nine people were shot, four of them fatally, across Chicago over Halloween weekend.
In non-fatal attacks, three women were shot early Sunday in Englewood after a man opened fire inside a home during a fight. Two boys under 18 years old were also injured in separate shootings.
The weekend saw more shootings — but was less deadly — than last weekend, when 23 people were shot, seven of them fatally, between 5 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday.
On Sunday, Chicago police announced October crime statistics that showed shootings have fallen to their lowest number since April. Despite that, shootings and murders in 2020 are 50% higher than they were last year.
There were 655 murders this year through Oct. 31, while the city had 431 during the same period in 2019 — a 51% increase.
Homicides
Three of the four fatal shootings this weekend happened within 90 minutes Saturday evening, the latest homicide leaving a man dead in the South Shore neighborhood.
About 8:25 p.m., two people walked up and fired shots at the man as he stepped out of a home in the 2200 block of East 68th Street, Chicago police said. The man, 32, was struck multiple times in his body and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Minutes earlier, an 18-year-old man was fatally shot in Lawndale on the West Side. The man was shot in his flank area about 8:20 p.m. in the 3800 block of West 13th Street, Chicago police said. He died about an hour later at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Earlier Saturday evening, a man was killed in a shooting in East Garfield Park on the West Side. Kenneth Burks, 56, was in a vehicle about 7:05 p.m. when someone in another vehicle pulled up next to him in the 3300 block of West Huron Street and opened fire, police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. Burks was struck in the head and arm, and taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
On Friday night, a man was killed and three others injured in a drug-related shooting in Morgan Park on the Far South Side. The shooting happened about 9:15 p.m. when someone entered a home in the 11600 block of South Vincennes Avenue and opened fire, according to police.
James Patterson, 32, was shot in the head and pronounced dead on the scene, authorities said. The wounded included a 16-year-old boy shot in the legs and a 28-year-old man shot in the torso and back, police said. They were both in critical condition at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. The fourth victim, a 30-year-old man, was in fair condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
No arrests have been announced in any of the shootings.
3 women wounded in Englewood shooting
In nonfatal attacks, three women were shot early Sunday when a man opened fire inside an Englewood home. A group was inside a home about 2:35 a.m. in the 6900 block of South Eggleston Avenue when a fight broke out and a man began firing shots, striking three women, police said.
A 22-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to the right thigh and another was struck in the right leg, police said. Both were taken to St. Bernard Hospital in good condition. A third woman suffered a gunshot wound to the left leg and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
2 teens wounded in separate shootings
About 12:50 a.m. Saturday, a 17-year-old boy was shot in Humboldt Park on the Northwest Side. The boy was sitting in a parked car in the 3800 block of West Augusta Boulevard when two males approached and fired shots, police said. He was struck in the back and brought to Stroger Hospital for treatment.
Friday evening, another teenage boy was wounded in a shooting in Archer Heights. The boy, 16, got into an argument with a person he knew about 8:05 p.m. in the 4900 block of South Tripp Avenue, police said. The person pulled out a gun and opened fire, grazing the boy on the shoulder. The boy was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
Other nonfatal attacks
About 4:50 a.m. Sunday, a 34-year-old woman was on the sidewalk in the 6700 block of South Rhodes Avenue in Park Manor when she heard gunshots and felt a pain, police said. She was struck in the right knee and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
Minutes earlier in the Heart of Chicago, a 30-year-old woman was shot in the lower back about 4:15 a.m. Sunday while riding in a vehicle in the 2200 block of South Oakley Avenue, police said. The vehicle’s driver brought her to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was stabilized.
Saturday night, a 30-year-old woman was shot during an attempted robbery in Chatham on the South Side. The woman was at a gas station about 10:30 p.m. in the 7800 block of South State Street when two men approached and attempted to rob her at gunpoint, police said. There was a struggle and one man fired shots, striking the woman in the abdomen and right hand, police said. She was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.
About 2:50 a.m. Saturday, two men were wounded in a shooting earlier Saturday in the Heart of Chicago. The pair, 19 and 27, were riding in a vehicle when they heard shots in the 2400 block of South Blue Island Avenue, and felt a pain, police said. The 19-year-old was struck in the right arm and the 27-year-old in the left arm, police said. They were both dropped off at Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
The weekend’s first reported shooting left a man wounded in West Englewood on the South Side. About 6:35 p.m. Friday, the 19-year-old was leaving a home in the 7100 block of South Paulina Street when someone in a vehicle drove by and opened fire, police said. The man was struck in the leg and both arms and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was stabilized.
Citywide shootings left 11 more people injured between 5 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--Teen boy shot in Humboldt Park

Teen boy shot in Humboldt Park

A 17-year-old boy is in serious condition after being shot Saturday in Humboldt Park on the Northwest Side .
About @ @ @ @ @ sitting in a parked car in the 3800 block of West Augusta Boulevard , when @ @ @ @ @ shots , Chicago police said .
He was struck in the back and brought to @ @ @ @ @ police said .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides @

A 17-year-old boy is in serious condition after being shot Saturday in Humboldt Park on the Northwest Side.
About 12:50 a.m., he was sitting in a parked car in the 3800 block of West Augusta Boulevard, when two males approached and fired shots, Chicago police said.
He was struck in the back and brought to Stroger Hospital for treatment, police said.
Area Four detectives are investigating.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--4 injured in car crash in Englewood

4 injured in car crash in Englewood

Four people , including two girls , were injured Friday in a car crash in Englewood on the South Side @ @ @ @ @ a 38-year-old man was driving a red Chevy sedan west on 59th Street , when @ @ @ @ @ vehicle and struck a tree in the 1800 block of West 59th Street , Chicago @ @ @ @ @ and a 31-year-old woman passenger were taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in fair @ @ @ @ @ Two girls , 5 and 6 , were taken to Comer Children ’ s Hospital @ @ @ @ @

Four people, including two girls, were injured Friday in a car crash in Englewood on the South Side.
About 8:10 p.m., a 38-year-old man was driving a red Chevy sedan west on 59th Street, when he swerved to avoid a vehicle and struck a tree in the 1800 block of West 59th Street, Chicago police said.
The driver and a 31-year-old woman passenger were taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition, police said. Two girls, 5 and 6, were taken to Comer Children’s Hospital also in fair condition.
Chicago police are investigating the crash.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-30--Horoscope for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020

Horoscope for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions .
The moon is in Taurus .
It ’ s Halloween , and , naturally , this is also a day full of surprises !
“ Trick or treat !
” For your sign , these surprises might also relate to the wealth of your partner or someone else , or inheritances , or something to do with shared property .
It ’ s good day to finish old business , especially something started before Oct. 7 .
Oh my !
Today the sun is opposite Uranus , which is currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel rebellious , independent and eager for adventure and excitement .
You want something new and different to happen ( which very likely will be the case because today is Halloween ) .
Hmmm , the timing is fortuitous .
Something unexpected related to your health , a pet or your job or some work that you are doing will occur today .
But it might give you an entirely new slant on something .
Perhaps something innovative ?
Good day to wrap up old business that you started before this month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Unusual , social events might take place .
Of course , today is Halloween and everyone can wear a cool mask !
Parents should be extra vigilant with their kids because something unexpected could occur , possibly even an accident .
Your home routine will be different or unusual today .
Naturally , it is Halloween , which might account for some changes at home or in your family .
However , this is also a constructive day .
You might make some positive changes at home .
Today is full of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see new places and meet new faces .
Perhaps today ’ s surprise will relate to Halloween , or perhaps it will relate to an everyday event or contact that is suddenly different .
Whatever happens will probably teach you something new and different .
Keep an eye on your money and your possessions today because something unexpected might affect your assets or your wealth .
You might find money ; you might lose money .
Guard your possessions against loss , theft or damage .
Trust your money-making ideas !
Today unpredictable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is why this will be a day full of surprises !
Be patient with those closest to you .
One thing is certain : You will learn something new about certain elements in your interactions with the world that you might have ignored .
Who knew ?
Secrets might be revealed to you today , or new ways of looking at things because surprises from an unexpected source are likely .
( Incidentally , this unexpected source might be your own subconscious ! )
Naturally , a surprise might be related to Halloween @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new about a friend or a member of a group today because it ’ s as if a curtain has been pulled back and you see things in a new light .
You might also encounter someone unusual today or learn something surprising about a friend .
Encounters with bosses , parents , the police and authority figures might catch you off guard today .
They could stir up feelings of rebellion or independence ?
Be careful how you respond .
Guard against knee-jerk reactions .
Don ’ t say or do anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ careful , because this is an accident-prone day for your sign .
Pay attention to everything you say and do .
However , on the upside , something exciting and unexpected will occur that might teach you something new about your everyday surroundings or about the world in general .
If Your Birthday Is Today Actress Piper Perabo ( 1976 ) shares your birthday .
You want to be the best at anything that you do .
Although you appear cavalier , you are intense and competitive .
This year will let go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ useful and move on to something new and different .
This is not a time of loss .
Au contraire !
You are lightening your load to make room for new beginnings !

Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Taurus.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
It’s Halloween, and, naturally, this is also a day full of surprises! “Trick or treat!” For your sign, these surprises might also relate to the wealth of your partner or someone else, or inheritances, or something to do with shared property. It’s good day to finish old business, especially something started before Oct. 7.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Oh my! Today the sun is opposite Uranus, which is currently in your sign. This makes you feel rebellious, independent and eager for adventure and excitement. You want something new and different to happen (which very likely will be the case because today is Halloween). Hmmm, the timing is fortuitous.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Something unexpected related to your health, a pet or your job or some work that you are doing will occur today. But it might give you an entirely new slant on something. Perhaps something innovative? Good day to wrap up old business that you started before this month.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
A surprise invitation might come your way. Unusual, social events might take place. Of course, today is Halloween and everyone can wear a cool mask! Parents should be extra vigilant with their kids because something unexpected could occur, possibly even an accident.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Your home routine will be different or unusual today. Naturally, it is Halloween, which might account for some changes at home or in your family. However, this is also a constructive day. You might make some positive changes at home.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is full of unpredictable events and ideas. You might see new places and meet new faces. Perhaps today’s surprise will relate to Halloween, or perhaps it will relate to an everyday event or contact that is suddenly different. Whatever happens will probably teach you something new and different.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Keep an eye on your money and your possessions today because something unexpected might affect your assets or your wealth. You might find money; you might lose money. Guard your possessions against loss, theft or damage. Trust your money-making ideas!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today unpredictable Uranus is opposite your sun, which is why this will be a day full of surprises! Be patient with those closest to you. One thing is certain: You will learn something new about certain elements in your interactions with the world that you might have ignored. Who knew?
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Secrets might be revealed to you today, or new ways of looking at things because surprises from an unexpected source are likely. (Incidentally, this unexpected source might be your own subconscious!) Naturally, a surprise might be related to Halloween. Boo!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You might discover something new about a friend or a member of a group today because it’s as if a curtain has been pulled back and you see things in a new light. You might also encounter someone unusual today or learn something surprising about a friend.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Encounters with bosses, parents, the police and authority figures might catch you off guard today. They could stir up feelings of rebellion or independence? Be careful how you respond. Guard against knee-jerk reactions. Don’t say or do anything that you will later regret.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Be careful, because this is an accident-prone day for your sign. Pay attention to everything you say and do. However, on the upside, something exciting and unexpected will occur that might teach you something new about your everyday surroundings or about the world in general.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Piper Perabo (1976) shares your birthday. You want to be the best at anything that you do. Although you appear cavalier, you are intense and competitive. This year will let go of what is no longer relevant or useful and move on to something new and different. This is not a time of loss. Au contraire! You are lightening your load to make room for new beginnings!


chicagosun-times--2020-10-30--1 killed, 3 wounded in shooting at Morgan Park home

Four people were wounded , one fatally , in a drug-related shooting Friday at a home in Morgan Park on @ @ @ @ @ The shooting happened about 9:15 p.m. when someone entered a home in the 11600 block @ @ @ @ @ opened fire , according to Chicago police .
A 32-year-old man was shot in the @ @ @ @ @ the scene , police said .
The Cook County medical examiner ’ s office identified @ @ @ @ @ A 16-year-old boy was shot in the legs and a 28-year-old man was shot in @ @ @ @ @ police said .
They were both in critical condition at Christ Medical Center in Oak @ @ @ @ @ , a 30-year-old man , was in fair condition at the University of Chicago Medical @ @ @ @ @ Chicago fire officials initially said he was in serious-to-critical condition .
Police sources said the @ @ @ @ @ more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

Four people were wounded, one fatally, in a drug-related shooting Friday at a home in Morgan Park on the Far South Side.
The shooting happened about 9:15 p.m. when someone entered a home in the 11600 block of South Vincennes Avenue and opened fire, according to Chicago police.
A 32-year-old man was shot in the head and pronounced dead on the scene, police said. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified him as James Patterson, and ruled his death a homicide in an autopsy conducted Saturday.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the legs and a 28-year-old man was shot in the torso and back, police said. They were both in critical condition at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
The fourth victim, a 30-year-old man, was in fair condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center, police said. Chicago fire officials initially said he was in serious-to-critical condition.
Police sources said the shooting is drug-related.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--Nearly 8,000 more people test positive for COVID-19 across Illinois (LIVE UPDATES)

‘ Numbers going through the roof ’ with record-breaking 7,899 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois An astounding 7,899 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 across Illinois , public health officials said Saturday , taking the state ’ s coronavirus resurgence to new heights for a third consecutive day and shattering the previous daily record for new cases by nearly 1,000 .
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the latest dizzying numbers while reporting 46 more deaths have been attributed to the respiratory disease that ’ s tearing through states across the Midwest this fall .
More than 117,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October , accounting for more than a quarter of the 410,300 cases that have piled up over the last eight months .
October ’ s count surpassed all the cases logged in April and May combined , when the state rose and fell from its initial pandemic peak .
But the peak of this surge is still nowhere in sight .
“ Every day we now see these numbers going through the roof , ” Gov .
J.B. Pritzker said Friday .
“ This is an extraordinarily dangerous time , and as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our power to keep down the infection rate .
That means reminding everybody not to have parties in your home , to make sure that you ’ re keeping your bubbles small.
” 7:10 p.m. COVID-19 protocols will prevent Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence from playing vs. No .
4 Notre Dame Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not play for the top-ranked Tigers at No .
4 Notre Dame next week after testing positive for COVID-19 .
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Lawrence would miss his second straight week because of the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s test and ACC protocol requires at least a 10-day isolation period , plus medical testing post-isolation .
Freshman backup DJ Uiagalelei will make his second college start with Lawrence sidelined .
The Tigers beat Boston College 34-28 on Saturday without Lawrence .
6:20 p.m. Obama : Trump failed to take pandemic , presidency seriously FLINT , Mich. — Calling Joe Biden his “ brother , ” Barack Obama on Saturday accused Donald Trump of failing to take the coronavirus pandemic and the presidency seriously as Democrats leaned on America ’ s first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battleground Michigan on the final weekend of the 2020 campaign .
Obama , the 44th president , and Biden , his vice president who wants to be the 46th , held drive-in rallies in Flint and Detroit , predominantly Black cities where strong turnout will be essential to swing the longtime Democratic state to Biden ’ s column after Trump won it in 2016 .
4:15 p.m. Indiana reports 3,000-plus new COVID-19 cases for third day Indiana reported more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases for a third straight day Saturday as the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued to surge .
The Indiana State Department of Health also reported 46 newly recorded COVID-19 deaths , raising the state ’ s pandemic death toll to 4,332 , including confirmed and presumed coronavirus infections .
2:24 p.m. Candy chutes and drive-thru treats : Chicagoans get creative for COVID-19 Halloween Halloween looked a little different this year thanks to the pandemic , but the virus didn ’ t do much to wipe out the spooky spirit .
Drive-thru treats , homemade candy chutes and masks instead of face paint — those are just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday as they tried to make the most of the candy-grabbing and costume-wearing celebration despite a variety of restrictions with COVID-19 cases surging statewide .
After Mayor Lori Lightfoot decided not to cancel Halloween , some neighborhoods and schools hosted weekend events as a way to let families safely celebrate the holiday .
At “ Halloween on Catalpa ” hosted by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce , hundreds of ghosts , goblins and other characters stopped at spaced-out tents for candy and other goodies over the course of the six-hour event , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to only Christmas as the Walzer family ’ s favorite holiday .
They originally planned to go to a friend ’ s house in the suburbs to trick-or-treat , but with cases on the rise , they opted to stay close to home .
“ It doesn ’ t seem like a great idea right now , ” said Jennifer Walzer , who lives in Rogers Park .
“ [ We ’ re ] probably not going to do traditional trick-or-treating ... We might do a scavenger candy hunt instead.
” 1:45 p.m. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ready for next COVID-19 test on Tuesday New pandemic precautions are being put to the test .
Chicago ’ s big stadiums are opening up for residents to throw their support behind candidates instead of sports teams .
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has the police preparing for a worst-case scenario of citywide unrest .
But the most radical part of this election unlike any other might already be more than halfway over — for Illinois voters anyway .
That ’ s because , as of Friday , more than 3 million Illinois voters had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining before Tuesday ’ s election .
That represents about 53 % of the nearly 5.7 million total voters in 2016 .
Read the full story by Mitchell Armentrout here .
11:19 a.m .
Minority US contact tracers bridge cultural divides and build trust in diverse cities nationwide SAN DIEGO — When a contact tracer called the Iraqi woman to say her 18-year-old daughter tested positive for the coronavirus and could quarantine for free in a hotel , the woman panicked — recalling the family ’ s terror of risking separation forever during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killed her brother .
The contact tracer , Iraqi immigrant Ethar Kakoz , had made a similar harrowing journey using smugglers to get out of Iraq after her parents were told she could be kidnapped .
So Kakoz came up with a safe way for the teen to isolate herself at home in the San Diego suburb of El Cajon , knowing the mother couldn ’ t bear to be away from her daughter .
Kakoz is among a growing legion of ethnically and racially diverse contact tracers hired by local health departments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect themselves during a pandemic that has disproportionately affected people of color .
One call at a time from Southern California to Tennessee , the contract tracers are trying to build confidence in America ’ s public health system .
They have fluency in a multitude of languages , helping them bridge cultural divides and knock down misinformation about the virus circulating among immigrant , Black and Hispanic communities .
The challenges include President Donald Trump downplaying it and his declaration that top government scientists are “ idiots.
” Contact tracers like Kakoz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mark a rare success in a contact tracing effort that has largely been a failure nationwide .
While many rich countries like South Korea use extensive contact tracing to contain the virus and reopen their economies , the U.S. has no national program , and local efforts have struggled to get people to cooperate and keep up with all the cases .
Concerns about privacy abound among many Americans , but an inherent distrust of government in communities of color is a compounding factor .
8:43 a.m. Danielle Colaprico hosts camp to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When Danielle Colaprico was being recruited to play Division I soccer , she had a slew of options .
After narrowing it down to seven schools , she decided on Virginia .
When she reflects on that time in her career , she remembers being full of excitement because of her opportunities .
The players she trains when she ’ s not in the midfield for the Red Stars remind her of how different it would be trying to earn a scholarship now .
That was the inspiration for her two-day identification camp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ From what I ’ ve seen and experienced , unless you ’ re on a top club and going to elite tournaments , it ’ s really hard to get seen by coaches , ” Colaprico said .
“ That ’ s a huge reason why women stop playing and a reason I wanted to host this camp.
” Colaprico ’ s camp will feature 50 players ages 14-18 who will be showcasing their skills in front of coaches from NAIA , junior college , Division II and Division III programs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ researchers plan to study an experimental biological therapy to see if it can help prevent COVID-19 infections .
The study aims to test at least 25 people , comparing those who receive four shots of treatment with those who receive a solution with no medicine .
The therapy uses a combination of lab-engineered antibodies , which are immune system proteins that fight viruses and infections .
Different from a vaccine , UIC scientists want to see if the therapy , developed by biotech company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals , can stop the spread of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are exposed to others who are infected .
Read the full story by Brett Chase here .
Indoor service at Chicago bars and restaurants was suspended Friday by the state in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus .
Outdoor service is allowed , but it must end at 11 p.m .
Restaurant association representatives said they plan to meet next week with Gov .
J.B. Pritzker .
The association launched a petition drive asking the governor to lift the dining restrictions .
The group contends banning indoor service will result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by driving people into “ uncontrolled , unmonitored private gatherings.
” They ’ re asking the state to reconsider the mitigations and to re-offer financial support packages and PPE to restaurants , a program that was vital for businesses during the initial spread last spring .
“ We want to work with the state to offer a different path .
One that addresses the surges we ’ re seeing while protecting the livelihood of industry workers and restaurant owners across Illinois , ” said Sam Toia , president of the Illinois Restaurant Association @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positivity rate reached its highest point in five months Friday as public health officials announced a second straight record-breaking day of 6,943 new infections statewide .
• The soaring tally came along with a record-high 95,111 tests submitted to the Illinois Department of Public Health , raising the statewide average testing positivity rate over the last week to 7.3 % .
7:15 a.m. Why Chicago couldn ’ t avoid the state ’ s indoor dining restrictions For generations now , Chicago has had its own separate set of state laws for just about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city ’ s mayor is allowed to appoint the school board , Chicago has its own “ working cash fund ” law , the state ’ s mayoral veto law does not apply to the city and Chicago has a unique exemption allowing it to deduct money from worker paychecks .
From big to archaic , the list is almost endless .
So , when you ’ ve grown accustomed to doing it your own way for a century or so , you may start thinking you ’ re a special case in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be what happened last week .
Read the full column by columnist Rich Miller here .

October has ended, but the coronavirus pandemic is far from over.
The count of new COVID-19 cases for the month surpassed all the totals logged in April and May combined, when the state rose and fell from its initial pandemic peak. The newest cases raised the seven-day average positivity rate to 7.5%. Experts use that number to gauge how rapidly the virus is spreading. It’s doubled over the last three weeks, and hasn’t been this high since the end of May.
Here’s what we learned in the fight against the coronavirus in Chicago, the state and the nation.
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9 p.m. ‘Numbers going through the roof’ with record-breaking 7,899 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois
Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
An astounding 7,899 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 across Illinois, public health officials said Saturday, taking the state’s coronavirus resurgence to new heights for a third consecutive day and shattering the previous daily record for new cases by nearly 1,000.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the latest dizzying numbers while reporting 46 more deaths have been attributed to the respiratory disease that’s tearing through states across the Midwest this fall.
More than 117,000 people contracted the virus across Illinois in October, accounting for more than a quarter of the 410,300 cases that have piled up over the last eight months.
October’s count surpassed all the cases logged in April and May combined, when the state rose and fell from its initial pandemic peak.
But the peak of this surge is still nowhere in sight.
“Every day we now see these numbers going through the roof,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Friday. “This is an extraordinarily dangerous time, and as a result, we must do everything in our power to keep down the infection rate. That means reminding everybody not to have parties in your home, to make sure that you’re keeping your bubbles small.”
Read the full story by Mitchell Armentrout here.
7:10 p.m. COVID-19 protocols will prevent Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence from playing vs. No. 4 Notre Dame
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not play for the top-ranked Tigers at No. 4 Notre Dame next week after testing positive for COVID-19.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Lawrence would miss his second straight week because of the virus. Swinney was informed Thursday of Lawrence’s test and ACC protocol requires at least a 10-day isolation period, plus medical testing post-isolation.
Freshman backup DJ Uiagalelei will make his second college start with Lawrence sidelined. The Tigers beat Boston College 34-28 on Saturday without Lawrence.
Read the complete story here.
6:20 p.m. Obama: Trump failed to take pandemic, presidency seriously
FLINT, Mich. — Calling Joe Biden his “brother,” Barack Obama on Saturday accused Donald Trump of failing to take the coronavirus pandemic and the presidency seriously as Democrats leaned on America’s first Black president to energize Black voters in battleground Michigan on the final weekend of the 2020 campaign.
Obama, the 44th president, and Biden, his vice president who wants to be the 46th, held drive-in rallies in Flint and Detroit, predominantly Black cities where strong turnout will be essential to swing the longtime Democratic state to Biden’s column after Trump won it in 2016.
Read the full story here,
4:15 p.m. Indiana reports 3,000-plus new COVID-19 cases for third day
Indiana reported more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases for a third straight day Saturday as the state’s new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continued to surge.
The Indiana State Department of Health also reported 46 newly recorded COVID-19 deaths, raising the state’s pandemic death toll to 4,332, including confirmed and presumed coronavirus infections.
Read the complete story here.
2:24 p.m. Candy chutes and drive-thru treats: Chicagoans get creative for COVID-19 Halloween
Halloween looked a little different this year thanks to the pandemic, but the virus didn’t do much to wipe out the spooky spirit.
Drive-thru treats, homemade candy chutes and masks instead of face paint — those are just some of the ways Chicagoans got creative Saturday as they tried to make the most of the candy-grabbing and costume-wearing celebration despite a variety of restrictions with COVID-19 cases surging statewide.
After Mayor Lori Lightfoot decided not to cancel Halloween, some neighborhoods and schools hosted weekend events as a way to let families safely celebrate the holiday.
At “Halloween on Catalpa” hosted by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, hundreds of ghosts, goblins and other characters stopped at spaced-out tents for candy and other goodies over the course of the six-hour event, including the Walzer family.
Halloween is second to only Christmas as the Walzer family’s favorite holiday. They originally planned to go to a friend’s house in the suburbs to trick-or-treat, but with cases on the rise, they opted to stay close to home.
“It doesn’t seem like a great idea right now,” said Jennifer Walzer, who lives in Rogers Park. “[We’re] probably not going to do traditional trick-or-treating... We might do a scavenger candy hunt instead.”
Read the full story here.
1:45 p.m. Illinois election officials: We’re ready for next COVID-19 test on Tuesday
New pandemic precautions are being put to the test.
Chicago’s big stadiums are opening up for residents to throw their support behind candidates instead of sports teams.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has the police preparing for a worst-case scenario of citywide unrest.
But the most radical part of this election unlike any other might already be more than halfway over — for Illinois voters anyway.
That’s because, as of Friday, more than 3 million Illinois voters had cast their ballots — with four days remaining before Tuesday’s election. That represents about 53% of the nearly 5.7 million total voters in 2016.
Read the full story by Mitchell Armentrout here.
11:19 a.m. Minority US contact tracers bridge cultural divides and build trust in diverse cities nationwide
SAN DIEGO — When a contact tracer called the Iraqi woman to say her 18-year-old daughter tested positive for the coronavirus and could quarantine for free in a hotel, the woman panicked — recalling the family’s terror of risking separation forever during their flight from Baghdad after a bomb killed her brother.
The contact tracer, Iraqi immigrant Ethar Kakoz, had made a similar harrowing journey using smugglers to get out of Iraq after her parents were told she could be kidnapped. So Kakoz came up with a safe way for the teen to isolate herself at home in the San Diego suburb of El Cajon, knowing the mother couldn’t bear to be away from her daughter.
Kakoz is among a growing legion of ethnically and racially diverse contact tracers hired by local health departments to help immigrants, refugees and minorities protect themselves during a pandemic that has disproportionately affected people of color. One call at a time from Southern California to Tennessee, the contract tracers are trying to build confidence in America’s public health system.
They have fluency in a multitude of languages, helping them bridge cultural divides and knock down misinformation about the virus circulating among immigrant, Black and Hispanic communities. The challenges include President Donald Trump downplaying it and his declaration that top government scientists are “idiots.”
Contact tracers like Kakoz who are able to connect with people mark a rare success in a contact tracing effort that has largely been a failure nationwide.
While many rich countries like South Korea use extensive contact tracing to contain the virus and reopen their economies, the U.S. has no national program, and local efforts have struggled to get people to cooperate and keep up with all the cases.
Concerns about privacy abound among many Americans, but an inherent distrust of government in communities of color is a compounding factor.
Read the full story here.
8:43 a.m. Danielle Colaprico hosts camp to help athletes whose recruitment was derailed by COVID-19
When Danielle Colaprico was being recruited to play Division I soccer, she had a slew of options.
After narrowing it down to seven schools, she decided on Virginia.
When she reflects on that time in her career, she remembers being full of excitement because of her opportunities. The players she trains when she’s not in the midfield for the Red Stars remind her of how different it would be trying to earn a scholarship now.
That was the inspiration for her two-day identification camp this weekend at De La Salle.
“From what I’ve seen and experienced, unless you’re on a top club and going to elite tournaments, it’s really hard to get seen by coaches,” Colaprico said. “That’s a huge reason why women stop playing and a reason I wanted to host this camp.”
Colaprico’s camp will feature 50 players ages 14-18 who will be showcasing their skills in front of coaches from NAIA, junior college, Division II and Division III programs.
Read the full story here.
7:35 a.m. UIC studies COVID-19 experimental therapy Trump touted as a cure
A team of University of Illinois Chicago researchers plan to study an experimental biological therapy to see if it can help prevent COVID-19 infections.
The study aims to test at least 25 people, comparing those who receive four shots of treatment with those who receive a solution with no medicine. The therapy uses a combination of lab-engineered antibodies, which are immune system proteins that fight viruses and infections.
Different from a vaccine, UIC scientists want to see if the therapy, developed by biotech company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, can stop the spread of the virus in the body even if individuals are exposed to others who are infected.
Read the full story by Brett Chase here.
7:10 a.m. Illinois restaurant workers blast ban on indoor services
Indoor service at Chicago bars and restaurants was suspended Friday by the state in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Outdoor service is allowed, but it must end at 11 p.m.
Restaurant association representatives said they plan to meet next week with Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The association launched a petition drive asking the governor to lift the dining restrictions.
The group contends banning indoor service will result in a larger spread of the virus by driving people into “uncontrolled, unmonitored private gatherings.” They’re asking the state to reconsider the mitigations and to re-offer financial support packages and PPE to restaurants, a program that was vital for businesses during the initial spread last spring.
“We want to work with the state to offer a different path. One that addresses the surges we’re seeing while protecting the livelihood of industry workers and restaurant owners across Illinois,” said Sam Toia, president of the Illinois Restaurant Association.
Read the full story here.
New Cases
Illinois’ average coronavirus testing positivity rate reached its highest point in five months Friday as public health officials announced a second straight record-breaking day of 6,943 new infections statewide.
The soaring tally came along with a record-high 95,111 tests submitted to the Illinois Department of Public Health, raising the statewide average testing positivity rate over the last week to 7.3%.
Analysis & Commentary
7:15 a.m. Why Chicago couldn’t avoid the state’s indoor dining restrictions
For generations now, Chicago has had its own separate set of state laws for just about every topic under the sun. The city’s mayor is allowed to appoint the school board, Chicago has its own “working cash fund” law, the state’s mayoral veto law does not apply to the city and Chicago has a unique exemption allowing it to deduct money from worker paychecks.
From big to archaic, the list is almost endless.
So, when you’ve grown accustomed to doing it your own way for a century or so, you may start thinking you’re a special case in literally everything. And that seems to be what happened last week.
Read the full column by columnist Rich Miller here.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--Northwestern wipes out 17-point deficit to beat Iowa

IOWA CITY , Iowa — Jesse Brown scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard run in the third quarter , and Northwestern erased an early 17-point deficit to beat Iowa 21-20 on Saturday .
The Wildcats outscored the Hawkeyes 21-3 after the first quarter , eating up clock and keeping the Hawkeye offense out of rhythm .
Peyton Ramsey threw for 130 yards on 11-of-18 passing and ran for another 26 yards , and Isaiah Bowser had 25 carries for 85 yards for the Wildcats ( 2-0 , 2-0 Big Ten Conference ) .
Spencer Petras threw all three of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last one on a tipped ball that linebacker Blake Gallagher picked off , allowing Northwestern to go into victory formation .
Iowa ’ s 17-0 first-quarter lead came after Northwestern gifted the Hawkeyes ( 0-2 , 0-2 ) with two turnovers — a muffed punt inside the 5-yard line and a fumble near midfield .
From there , though , Northwestern regained control .
Kyric McGowan scored on a 3-yard run and Brown scored from the 1 to pull the Wildcats within 20-14 .
Iowa punted three times , had three passes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downs on seven second-half possessions that netted a total of 104 yards .
Saturday marked Northwestern ’ s fourth win in its past five meetings with Iowa and the third straight in Iowa City .
The Wildcats are 2-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since 2014 .
Iowa is 0-2 for the first time since 2000 .
Iowa : For the second-straight week , Iowa struggled to find consistency on offense .
Petras completed 26 of his 50 passes for 216 yards , one touchdown , and three interceptions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ground game as the Hawkeyes averaged just 3.3 yards per carry .
Northwestern : The Wildcat defense is better than advertised , especially against the run .
For the second straight week , Northwestern held its opponent to fewer than 80 rushing yards .
Aside from the two touchdown drives by Iowa ( both coming off turnovers and excellent field position ) , the Hawkeyes couldn ’ t string together much of anything against the Wildcats .

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Jesse Brown scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard run in the third quarter, and Northwestern erased an early 17-point deficit to beat Iowa 21-20 on Saturday.
The Wildcats outscored the Hawkeyes 21-3 after the first quarter, eating up clock and keeping Iowa’s offense out of rhythm.
“We knew going into this game it would be a four-quarter fight,” Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey said. “We knew it wasn’t over. We knew we had a lot of football left to go and just had to regain some momentum.”
Ramsey helped create that momentum, throwing for 130 yards on 11-of-18 passing and running for 26. Isaiah Bowser had 25 carries for 85 yards for the Wildcats (2-0).
Spencer Petras threw all three of his interceptions in the second half, the last one on a tipped ball that linebacker Blake Gallagher picked off, allowing Northwestern to go into victory formation.
Iowa’s 17-0 first-quarter lead came after Northwestern gifted the Hawkeyes (0-2) with two turnovers — a muffed punt inside the 5-yard line and a fumble near midfield.
“I usually don’t bring the squad up at the end of the first quarter… It was more of just ‘Settle down and settle in, let’s go,’ “ Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald said. ”This is going to be a four-quarter game. You don’t lose a game after one quarter. Games are won in the fourth quarter.”
And that’s exactly when Northwestern’s defense flexed its muscles, forcing Iowa to turn over the ball on downs in between two interceptions.
“Spencer is a two-game quarterback right now,” Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said. “He’s a very young guy. This was not a fun experience or a great experience in the second half. But he’ll grow from this. He’ll get back on his feet.”
Kyric McGowan scored on a 3-yard run and Brown scored from the 1 to pull the Wildcats within 20-14.
Iowa punted three times, had three passes intercepted and turned the ball over on downs on seven second-half possessions that netted a total of 104 yards.
“It’s basically the same thing after two weeks: We’ve got to finish,” Iowa defensive lineman Daviyon Nixon said.
Saturday marked Northwestern’s fourth win in its past five meetings with Iowa and the third straight in Iowa City. The Wildcats are 2-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since 2014. Iowa is 0-2 for the first time since 2000.
THE TAKEAWAY
Northwestern: The Wildcat defense is better than advertised, especially against the run. For the second straight week, Northwestern held its opponent to fewer than 80 rushing yards. Aside from the two touchdown drives by Iowa (both coming off turnovers and excellent field position), the Hawkeyes couldn’t string together much of anything against the Wildcats.
Iowa: For the second straight week, Iowa struggled to find consistency on offense. Petras completed 26 of his 50 passes for 216 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. There wasn’t much help from the ground game as the Hawkeyes averaged just 3.3 yards per carry.
“They disguised things really well,” Petras said. “They play a lot of eight-man coverages where they’re forcing you to earn it all the way down the field.”
NIXON’S GOT THE KNACK
Nixon was all over the field. The junior had 11 tackles, including three for loss, and 1.5 sacks.
Last week against Purdue, Nixon registered seven tackles, including 2.5 for loss, and half a sack.
BOWSER RIGHT AT HOME
Bowser ran for 165 yards and a touchdown the last time Northwestern played in Iowa City. On Saturday, the tailback finished with 80 fewer yards than his 2018 performance, but he helped fuel the balanced Wildcat attack.
“All props to him,” Iowa defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg said. “He’s a fast back. He runs hard. He’s a good running back and we need to do a lot better job against that.”
THE WAVE CONTINUES
Kinnick Stadium was nearly empty, but after the first quarter, players’ family members and both teams turned to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and waved, continuing the tradition that started in 2017.
“(The wave) is one of the best traditions in college football,” Fitzgerald said.
UP NEXT
Northwestern: The Wildcats host Nebraska next Saturday.
Iowa: The Hawkeyes host Michigan State next Saturday.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--Notre Dame stifles Georgia Tech, setting stage for top-5 clash with Clemson

ATLANTA — Notre Dame spent the past couple of weeks prepping for the biggest game of the year .
Kyren Williams ran for two touchdowns , Ian Book passed for another and No .
4 Notre Dame turned in a dominant defensive performance , stifling Georgia Tech 31-13 on Saturday .
Next up for the Fighting Irish : a showdown against top-ranked Clemson in South Bend .
“ This is an awesome opportunity , ” defensive end Daelin Hayes said .
“ We don ’ t have to beat around the bush anymore .
It ’ s Clemson week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6-0 , 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference ) won ’ t have to face Trevor Lawrence , the star quarterback who will have to sit out the game after testing positive for COVID-19 .
“ I feel for him .
I know this is probably killing him inside , ” Book said .
“ But he doesn ’ t play defense .
We ’ ve got to do what we do.. ” Book completed 18 of 26 passes for 199 yards in another efficient performance .
Williams shook off a fumble that Georgia Tech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on runs of 2 and 4 yards .
He finished with 76 yards on 15 carries .
Notre Dame had nine tackles behind the line , five sacks and two forced fumbles .
Hayes was the standout , forcing both fumbles and coming up with his first two sacks of the season .
Safety Kyle Hamilton contributed five tackles , two of them behind the line , and broke up a pass .
“ If Daelin continues to play at that level with a Kyle Hamilton and the other pieces to this defense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get to where we want to be , ” coach Brian Kelly said .
“ That ’ s when this defense really starts to become special.
” There ’ s nothing special about Georgia Tech ( 2-5 , 2-4 ) , which has lost three in a row by a combined score of 152-47 .
“ Yeah , their defense is pretty good , ” freshman quarterback Jeff Sims said .
“ But I feel like if we had executed the offense a little better , it would ’ ve been a different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of possession and ranked in the top 10 nationally , Notre Dame lived up to its ball-hogging reputation on the very first possession .
Book guided a 15-play , 81-yard drive that included four straight third-down conversions before an 8-yard touchdown pass to Joe Wilkins .
Georgia Tech ’ s bright spot was provided by the defense .
With Notre Dame seemingly driving for a two-touchdown lead to start the second quarter , Williams had the ball stripped away by Juanyeh Thomas just before the runner ’ s knee hit the ground .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 93 yards down the sideline for the longest fumble return in school history .
But that was merely a brief stumble for the Fighting Irish , who responded quickly with a 75-yard drive capped by Williams ’ 2-yard score , led 17-7 at halftime and finished off the home team when C ’ Bo Flemister ’ s scored on a 3-yard scamper early in the fourth quarter .
Kelly had no hesitation about sticking with Williams after his fumble .
“ We trust him , ” the coach said .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return for a touchdown .
But we were able to.
” Kelly hasn ’ t shied away from the Clemson game , bringing it up a couple of weeks ago to challenge his team after a lackluster win over Louisville .
“ I wanted to play Clemson when we had upped our performance level , ” he said .
“ I ’ m not saying this was our best performance level today .
But we did some good things in preparing to play the best team in the country.
” Kelly has noticed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which led to his big game against Georgia Tech .
“ He ’ s been really single-minded in his focus for the last month or so , ” the coach said .
“ He ’ s always been a good player .
He ’ s done a lot of good things on and off the field .
But he made a choice , a conscious decision , that he wants to be a great player.
” Hayes was relieved to finally get his first sack of the season .
And then another for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t play out .
Those plays don ’ t come to you , ” he said .
“ Today , those plays came to me.
” Notre Dame : After struggling to beat Louisville 12-7 at home , the Fighting Irish have looked much more like a Top 10 team the last couple of weeks in dominant wins over ACC weaklings Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech .
But even without Lawrence , Clemson will clearly provide a much stiffer challenge .
Notre Dame needs a big game from Book and another stout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knocking off the five-time reigning ACC champions .
Georgia Tech : It was a dismal offensive performance for the Yellow Jackets , who didn ’ t manage any offensive points until Jordan Mason scored a meaningless TD midway through the fourth quarter .
The only other scoring opportunity ended with Sims getting sacked on third down and Jude Kelley missing badly on a 44-yard field goal attempt .
The Jackets managed just 88 yards rushing on 33 carries , a 2.7-yard average .
Notre Dame : The Fighting Irish have lost three straight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Cotton Bowl semifinal game two seasons ago .
Notre Dame ’ s lone victory over the Tigers was a 21-17 triumph the first time the teams met in 1977 .
Georgia Tech : Off next week before returning to the field Nov. 14 to host Pittsburgh .
The Yellow Jackets must win their remaining four games to avoid a second straight losing season .

ATLANTA — Notre Dame spent the past couple of weeks prepping for the biggest game of the year.
Now, it’s here.
Bring on Clemson!
Kyren Williams ran for two touchdowns, Ian Book passed for another and No. 4 Notre Dame turned in a dominant defensive performance, stifling Georgia Tech 31-13 on Saturday.
Next up for the Fighting Irish: a showdown against top-ranked Clemson in South Bend.
“This is an awesome opportunity,” defensive end Daelin Hayes said. “We don’t have to beat around the bush anymore. It’s Clemson week, baby.!”
Notre Dame (6-0, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) won’t have to face Trevor Lawrence, the star quarterback who will have to sit out the game after testing positive for COVID-19.
“I feel for him. I know this is probably killing him inside,” Book said. “But he doesn’t play defense. We’ve got to do what we do..”
Book completed 18 of 26 passes for 199 yards in another efficient performance. Williams shook off a fumble that Georgia Tech returned for a long touchdown, scoring on runs of 2 and 4 yards. He finished with 76 yards on 15 carries.
Notre Dame had nine tackles behind the line, five sacks and two forced fumbles.
Hayes was the standout, forcing both fumbles and coming up with his first two sacks of the season. Safety Kyle Hamilton contributed five tackles, two of them behind the line, and broke up a pass.
“If Daelin continues to play at that level with a Kyle Hamilton and the other pieces to this defense, then we’re gonna get to where we want to be,” coach Brian Kelly said. “That’s when this defense really starts to become special.”
There’s nothing special about Georgia Tech (2-5, 2-4), which has lost three in a row by a combined score of 152-47.
“Yeah, their defense is pretty good,” freshman quarterback Jeff Sims said. “But I feel like if we had executed the offense a little better, it would’ve been a different outcome.”
Leading the ACC in time of possession and ranked in the top 10 nationally, Notre Dame lived up to its ball-hogging reputation on the very first possession. Book guided a 15-play, 81-yard drive that included four straight third-down conversions before an 8-yard touchdown pass to Joe Wilkins.
Georgia Tech’s bright spot was provided by the defense. With Notre Dame seemingly driving for a two-touchdown lead to start the second quarter, Williams had the ball stripped away by Juanyeh Thomas just before the runner’s knee hit the ground.
Zamari Walton scooped it up and scooted 93 yards down the sideline for the longest fumble return in school history.
But that was merely a brief stumble for the Fighting Irish, who responded quickly with a 75-yard drive capped by Williams’ 2-yard score, led 17-7 at halftime and finished off the home team when C’Bo Flemister’s scored on a 3-yard scamper early in the fourth quarter.
Kelly had no hesitation about sticking with Williams after his fumble.
“We trust him,” the coach said. “It’s hard sometimes to overcome a 93-yard return for a touchdown. But we were able to.”
Kelly hasn’t shied away from the Clemson game, bringing it up a couple of weeks ago to challenge his team after a lackluster win over Louisville.
“I wanted to play Clemson when we had upped our performance level,” he said. “I’m not saying this was our best performance level today. But we did some good things in preparing to play the best team in the country.”
DOMINANT DAELIN
Kelly has noticed a change in Hayes’ attitude, which led to his big game against Georgia Tech.
“He’s been really single-minded in his focus for the last month or so,” the coach said. “He’s always been a good player. He’s done a lot of good things on and off the field. But he made a choice, a conscious decision, that he wants to be a great player.”
Hayes was relieved to finally get his first sack of the season. And then another for good measure.
“Sometimes, it doesn’t play out. Those plays don’t come to you,” he said. “Today, those plays came to me.”
THE TAKEAWAY
Notre Dame: After struggling to beat Louisville 12-7 at home, the Fighting Irish have looked much more like a Top 10 team the last couple of weeks in dominant wins over ACC weaklings Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech. But even without Lawrence, Clemson will clearly provide a much stiffer challenge. Notre Dame needs a big game from Book and another stout defensive performance to have any chance of knocking off the five-time reigning ACC champions.
Georgia Tech: It was a dismal offensive performance for the Yellow Jackets, who didn’t manage any offensive points until Jordan Mason scored a meaningless TD midway through the fourth quarter. The only other scoring opportunity ended with Sims getting sacked on third down and Jude Kelley missing badly on a 44-yard field goal attempt. The Jackets managed just 88 yards rushing on 33 carries, a 2.7-yard average.
UP NEXT
Notre Dame: The Fighting Irish have lost three straight to Clemson, including a 30-3 blowout in the Cotton Bowl semifinal game two seasons ago. Notre Dame’s lone victory over the Tigers was a 21-17 triumph the first time the teams met in 1977.
Georgia Tech: Off next week before returning to the field Nov. 14 to host Pittsburgh. The Yellow Jackets must win their remaining four games to avoid a second straight losing season.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--1 killed, 3 wounded in shooting at Morgan Park home

Four people were wounded , one fatally , in a drug-related shooting Friday at a home in Morgan Park on @ @ @ @ @ The shooting happened about 9:15 p.m. when someone entered a home in the 11600 block @ @ @ @ @ opened fire , according to Chicago police .
A 32-year-old man was shot in the @ @ @ @ @ the scene , police said .
The Cook County medical examiner ’ s office identified @ @ @ @ @ and ruled his death a homicide in an autopsy conducted Saturday .
A 16-year-old boy @ @ @ @ @ and a 28-year-old man was shot in the torso and back , police said .
@ @ @ @ @ condition at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn .
The fourth victim , a 30-year-old @ @ @ @ @ condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center , police said .
Chicago fire officials @ @ @ @ @ serious-to-critical condition .
Police sources said the shooting is drug-related .
Read more on crime @ @ @ @ @ ’ s homicides .


chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--Man fatally shot in Harvey

Man fatally shot in Harvey

A man was shot to death Friday in south suburban Harvey .
The 25-year-old was shot multiple times about 1:35 @ @ @ @ @ of South Morgan Street , according to the Cook County medical examiner ’ s office @ @ @ @ @ less than 15 minutes later .
The medical examiner ’ s office has not identified @ @ @ @ @ an autopsy Saturday and ruled his death a homicide .
Harvey police did not immediately @ @ @ @ @ about the shooting .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s @ @

A man was shot to death Friday in south suburban Harvey.
The 25-year-old was shot multiple times about 1:35 a.m. in the 14800 block of South Morgan Street, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. He was pronounced dead less than 15 minutes later.
The medical examiner’s office has not identified the man, but conducted an autopsy Saturday and ruled his death a homicide.
Harvey police did not immediately return a request for details about the shooting.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--Man found dead in Aurora township home, foul play suspected: sheriff

A man was found dead Saturday in a home in west suburban Aurora township .
Sheriff ’ s deputies found @ @ @ @ @ a.m. inside a home under renovation in the 1500 block of Solfisburg Avenue , the @ @ @ @ @ office said .
The sheriff ’ s office did not offer further details , but @ @ @ @ @ suspected in his death .
There is no immediate threat to the public , the @ @ @ @ @ .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

A man was found dead Saturday in a home in west suburban Aurora township.
Sheriff’s deputies found the 51-year-old dead about 9:20 a.m. inside a home under renovation in the 1500 block of Solfisburg Avenue, the Kane County sheriff’s office said.
The sheriff’s office did not offer further details, but said that foul play is suspected in his death.
There is no immediate threat to the public, the sheriff’s office said.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--QB-depleted Illinois falls short in rally vs. Purdue

CHAMPAIGN — Aiden O ’ Connell passed for two touchdowns and Purdue hung on to beat a COVID-19-decimated Illinois team that was down to its fourth-string quarterback , 31-24 , on Saturday .
Despite its woes , Illinois managed to make a game of it and was within seven points and 15 yards of tying the game with less than two minutes to play .
Fourth-string QB Coran Taylor ’ s pass fell short and the Boilermakers ( 2-0 , 2-0 Big Ten ) took over on downs , sealing the victory .
O ’ Connell finished 29-of-36 passing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Purdue .
David Bell was his favorite target , catching nine passes for 122 yards and a touchdown .
“ David always seems to make that big catch , ” said Purdue coach Jeff Brohm .
“ He ’ s just a remarkable player with a tremendous sense of calm about him.
” Brohm was back on the sidelines for the Boilermakers after missing the last game , a 24-20 win over Iowa , with a positive COVID-19 test .
His brother , offensive coordinator Brian Brohm , coached the team in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Illinois ( 0-2 , 0-2 ) .
Sophomore Taylor found himself at the helm on his team ’ s second possession , following what appeared to be an ankle injury to last-minute starter — and third-string QB — Matt Robinson .
Taylor , who had only a couple of reps with the team the past week , was 17 of 29 for 233 yards and two touchdowns .
He was intercepted twice .
“ Did we play hard ?
” asked Illinois coach Lovie Smith .
“ Did we handle a tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re not in a bubble .
We live in the real world .
I thought everyone stepped up and did a good job.
” Illini starting QB Brandon Peters was announced as a scratch shortly before kickoff after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday .
Peters ’ backup , Isaiah Washington , also missed the game due to contact-tracing protocols , said Illinois spokesman Kent Brown .
In all , 12 Illinois players were scratched , including field-goal kicker James McCourt .
Peters and Moore were the only Illinois players to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ The rest are because of contract tracing.
” The game was played without spectators and , for the most part , without updated official statistics available in the press box .
What is it like throwing to David Bell ?
“ It ’ s amazing , ” O ’ Connell said “ He ’ s a special player , and we say that every week .
But he just stays so level-headed.
” Bell seemed content to let others shine postgame .
“ Oh ?
I had my hundredth career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporter .
“ I didn ’ t know that .
It ’ s a good feeling , I guess.
” Jeff Brohm called Bell a “ once-in-a-generation ” player .
“ There ’ s not a lot he can ’ t do , ” he said .
“ He never gets rattled and he makes those big , contested catches.
” Smith conceded he had to simplify the offensive playbook in order for his fourth-string QB to be effective .
” You have to , ” Smith said .
“ You can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a fifth-year ( player ) like Brandon Peters.
” He was pleased with Taylor ’ s performance .
“ When you ’ re fourth on the depth chart , you don ’ t get to make a lot of plays in practice .
With another week of practice , he should in better shape going into the Minnesota game.
” Taylor said he learned on Thursday he would likely play .
“ I was ready .
I was locked in .
I just need to build on my performance today.
” Purdue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came away with a solid win over a team that wasn ’ t expected to put up much of a fight , even with its starting roster intact .
O ’ Connell and Bell looked solid and should give the Boilermakers a chance to be in most of their remaining games .
Illinois : The game was frightful for the Illini .
A rash of COVID-19 positive results and the first-quarter injury to fill-in starter Robinson left Illinois with fourth-string QB Taylor , who was lifted for one play in the second half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for one play by true freshman Deuce Spanner , before limping back onto the field .
Things look bad for Illinois the next couple of games .
Purdue : Scheduled to travel to Wisconsin Nov. 7 .
It ’ s not clear whether Wisconsin , whose game with Nebraska was canceled this week , will be cleared to play .
Illinois : Hosts Minnesota , a surprise winner at Maryland on Friday , on Nov. 7 .
Most of the Illinois players out with COVID-19 are expected to miss that game , as @ @

CHAMPAIGN — Aiden O’Connell passed for two touchdowns and Purdue hung on to beat a COVID-19-decimated Illinois team that was down to its fourth-string quarterback, 31-24, on Saturday.
Despite its woes, Illinois managed to make a game of it and was within seven points and 15 yards of tying the game with less than two minutes to play. Fourth-string QB Coran Taylor’s pass fell short and the Boilermakers (2-0, 2-0 Big Ten) took over on downs, sealing the victory.
O’Connell finished 29-of-36 passing for 376 yards and the two scores for Purdue. David Bell was his favorite target, catching nine passes for 122 yards and a touchdown.
“David always seems to make that big catch,” said Purdue coach Jeff Brohm. “He’s just a remarkable player with a tremendous sense of calm about him.”
Brohm was back on the sidelines for the Boilermakers after missing the last game, a 24-20 win over Iowa, with a positive COVID-19 test. His brother, offensive coordinator Brian Brohm, coached the team in his absence.
Things went a bit differently for Illinois (0-2, 0-2). Sophomore Taylor found himself at the helm on his team’s second possession, following what appeared to be an ankle injury to last-minute starter — and third-string QB — Matt Robinson.
Taylor, who had only a couple of reps with the team the past week, was 17 of 29 for 233 yards and two touchdowns. He was intercepted twice.
“Did we play hard?” asked Illinois coach Lovie Smith. “Did we handle a tough situation? Yes, we did. We’re not in a bubble. We live in the real world. I thought everyone stepped up and did a good job.”
HOW IT STARTED
Illini starting QB Brandon Peters was announced as a scratch shortly before kickoff after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. Peters’ backup, Isaiah Washington, also missed the game due to contact-tracing protocols, said Illinois spokesman Kent Brown. In all, 12 Illinois players were scratched, including field-goal kicker James McCourt.
Peters and Moore were the only Illinois players to test positive for the virus, Smith said. “The rest are because of contract tracing.”
The game was played without spectators and, for the most part, without updated official statistics available in the press box.
RING THE BELL
What is it like throwing to David Bell?
“It’s amazing,” O’Connell said “He’s a special player, and we say that every week. But he just stays so level-headed.”
Bell seemed content to let others shine postgame. “Oh? I had my hundredth career catch today?” he asked a reporter. “I didn’t know that. It’s a good feeling, I guess.”
Jeff Brohm called Bell a “once-in-a-generation” player. “There’s not a lot he can’t do,” he said. “He never gets rattled and he makes those big, contested catches.”
LATE SCRAMBLE
Smith conceded he had to simplify the offensive playbook in order for his fourth-string QB to be effective.
”You have to,” Smith said. “You can’t run all the plays you would with a fifth-year (player) like Brandon Peters.”
He was pleased with Taylor’s performance. “When you’re fourth on the depth chart, you don’t get to make a lot of plays in practice. With another week of practice, he should in better shape going into the Minnesota game.”
Taylor said he learned on Thursday he would likely play. “I was ready. I was locked in. I just need to build on my performance today.”
THE TAKEAWAY
Purdue: Did what it had to and came away with a solid win over a team that wasn’t expected to put up much of a fight, even with its starting roster intact. O’Connell and Bell looked solid and should give the Boilermakers a chance to be in most of their remaining games.
Illinois: The game was frightful for the Illini. A rash of COVID-19 positive results and the first-quarter injury to fill-in starter Robinson left Illinois with fourth-string QB Taylor, who was lifted for one play in the second half after being sacked. He was replaced for one play by true freshman Deuce Spanner, before limping back onto the field. Things look bad for Illinois the next couple of games.
UP NEXT
Purdue: Scheduled to travel to Wisconsin Nov. 7. It’s not clear whether Wisconsin, whose game with Nebraska was canceled this week, will be cleared to play.
Illinois: Hosts Minnesota, a surprise winner at Maryland on Friday, on Nov. 7. Most of the Illinois players out with COVID-19 are expected to miss that game, as well.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--Obama: Trump failed to take pandemic, presidency seriously

FLINT , Mich. — Calling Joe Biden his “ brother , ” Barack Obama on Saturday accused Donald Trump of failing to take the coronavirus pandemic and the presidency seriously as Democrats leaned on America ’ s first Black president to energize Black voters in battleground Michigan on the final weekend of the 2020 campaign .
Obama , the 44th president , and Biden , his vice president who wants to be the 46th , held drive-in rallies in Flint and Detroit , predominantly Black cities where strong turnout will be essential to swing the longtime Democratic state to Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2016 .
The memories of Trump ’ s win in Michigan and the rest of the Upper Midwest are still searing in the minds of many Democrats during this closing stretch before Tuesday ’ s election .
That leaves Biden in the position of holding a consistent lead in the national polls and an advantage in most battlegrounds , including Michigan , yet still facing anxiety it could all slip away .
As of Saturday morning , nearly 90 million voters had already cast ballots nationwide , according to a tally by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more will vote by the time polls close on Tuesday night .
Obama said he initially hoped “ for the country ’ s sake ” that Trump “ might take the job seriously .
He never has.
” The former president , addressing voters in dozens of cars in a Flint high school parking lot , seized on Trump ’ s continued focus on the size of his campaign crowds .
“ Did no one come to his birthday party when he was a kid ?
Was he traumatized ?
” Obama mocked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through a pandemic .
That ’ s not what you ’ re supposed to be worrying about.
” Trump made an aggressive play for pivotal Pennsylvania , focusing largely on his white , working-class base .
His first of four scheduled stops in Pennsylvania was in a small town in Bucks County on the eastern edge of the state .
Repeating what has become a consistent part of his closing message , Trump raised baseless concerns about election fraud , pointing specifically at Philadelphia , a city whose large African American population is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state .
“ They say you have to be very , very careful — what happens in Philadelphia , ” Trump charged .
“ Everybody has to watch.
” The president also railed against a recent Supreme Court ruling that will allow Pennsylvania to count mail ballots received as many as three days after polls close .
The extra time , Trump alleged without evidence , would allow for fraud and potentially deny him a win in the state .
“ What ’ s going on ?
” he asked during a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ That was a very disappointing opinion , but I ’ ve had many disappointing opinions from the Supreme Court.
” Several studies , including one commissioned by Trump himself , have failed to uncover any significant examples of election fraud .
Good-government advocacy groups are concerned that the president ’ s repeated calls for his supporters to monitor the polls may lead to widespread voter intimidation .
Republicans are betting that Trump can win a second term by driving up turnout among his strongest supporters — white , noncollege-educated men and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s advantage with Blacks and Latinos .
Democrats in several swing states worry that voters of color may not be excited enough about Biden to show up in the numbers they need .
In Michigan , Rep. Dan Kildee , a Democrat who represents the Flint area , said he had been pressing for a couple of months for Biden or Obama to visit the majority Black city where a water crisis that began in 2014 sickened the city ’ s residents , exposing stark racial inequities .
“ Showing up matters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is important , no question about it .
But there ’ s a message implicit in showing up , especially in Flint .
This is a community that has felt left behind many , many times and overlooked many , many times.
” R & B legend Stevie Wonder was to perform in Detroit after Biden and Obama speak .
Biden ’ s campaign announced it was sending Obama to Florida and Georgia on Monday .
He is the campaign ’ s most valuable asset to help energize the nonwhite voters Democrats so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden is my brother .
I love Joe Biden , and he will be a great president , ” Obama said Saturday .
The press for Michigan ’ s Black voters comes after voting was down roughly 15 % in Flint and Detroit four years ago — a combined 48,000-plus votes in a state Trump carried by about 10,700 votes .
Overall , the Black voter turnout rate declined for the first time in 20 years in a presidential election , falling to 59.6 % in 2016 after reaching a record-high 66.6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Pew Research Center .
Trump isn ’ t ceding Michigan to Biden .
He visited Waterford Township , near Detroit , on Friday and held a rally in the state capital , Lansing , this past week , though the surging coronavirus cases are clouding his presidency .
The worst week of the year , in terms of new infections , arrived with Election Day looming .
More than 99,000 Americans reported new infections on Friday , a record high , according to Johns Hopkins University .
Trump told Pennsylvania voters that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job ” dealing with the pandemic .
He promised that the mass distribution of a vaccine was “ just weeks away.
” He ’ s been saying that since August , Biden has focused almost exclusively on Trump ’ s inability to control the pandemic .
“ We ’ re gon na beat this virus and get it under control and the first step to doing that is beating Donald Trump , ” Biden said after Obama spoke in Flint .
With the campaign down to the final days , Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the four stops in Pennsylvania , nearly a dozen events in the final 48 hours across states he carried in 2016 .
Biden will close out his campaign on Monday in Pennsylvania , the state where he was born and the one he ’ s visited more than any other .
The Biden team announced that the candidate , his wife , Jill , running mate Kamala Harris , and her husband , Doug Emhoff , plan to “ fan out across all four corners of the state.
” If Saturday was any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2020 campaign will get nasty .
Speaking in Flint , Michigan , Biden joked of Trump , “ When you were in high school , wouldn ’ t you have liked to take a shot ?
” The Democrat then mocked the president as a “ macho man ” and called him “ weak.
” Biden ’ s reference to “ taking a shot ” at Trump was reminiscent of remarks Biden made at least twice before indicating he ’ d fight the president if both were younger .
Trump , too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up Biden if given the chance and suggested the former vice president wears sunglasses to cover up “ surgery on the eyes.
” “ Remember when he said he ’ d like to take me to the back of the barn ?
” Trump asked .
He then waved his hand , suggesting he could easily topple Biden .
“ He ’ s not a big guy , ” Trump said of his Democratic opponent .
“ A slight slap , you wouldn ’ t have to close your fist .
”

FLINT, Mich. — Calling Joe Biden his “brother,” Barack Obama on Saturday accused Donald Trump of failing to take the coronavirus pandemic and the presidency seriously as Democrats leaned on America’s first Black president to energize Black voters in battleground Michigan on the final weekend of the 2020 campaign.
Obama, the 44th president, and Biden, his vice president who wants to be the 46th, held drive-in rallies in Flint and Detroit, predominantly Black cities where strong turnout will be essential to swing the longtime Democratic state to Biden’s column after Trump won it in 2016.
The memories of Trump’s win in Michigan and the rest of the Upper Midwest are still searing in the minds of many Democrats during this closing stretch before Tuesday’s election. That leaves Biden in the position of holding a consistent lead in the national polls and an advantage in most battlegrounds, including Michigan, yet still facing anxiety it could all slip away.
As of Saturday morning, nearly 90 million voters had already cast ballots nationwide, according to a tally by The Associated Press. Tens of millions more will vote by the time polls close on Tuesday night.
Obama said he initially hoped “for the country’s sake” that Trump “might take the job seriously. He never has.”
The former president, addressing voters in dozens of cars in a Flint high school parking lot, seized on Trump’s continued focus on the size of his campaign crowds.
“Did no one come to his birthday party when he was a kid? Was he traumatized?” Obama mocked. “The country’s going through a pandemic. That’s not what you’re supposed to be worrying about.”
Trump made an aggressive play for pivotal Pennsylvania, focusing largely on his white, working-class base. His first of four scheduled stops in Pennsylvania was in a small town in Bucks County on the eastern edge of the state.
Repeating what has become a consistent part of his closing message, Trump raised baseless concerns about election fraud, pointing specifically at Philadelphia, a city whose large African American population is key to Biden’s fate in the state.
“They say you have to be very, very careful — what happens in Philadelphia,” Trump charged. “Everybody has to watch.”
The president also railed against a recent Supreme Court ruling that will allow Pennsylvania to count mail ballots received as many as three days after polls close.
The extra time, Trump alleged without evidence, would allow for fraud and potentially deny him a win in the state. “What’s going on?” he asked during a late afternoon rally in Reading, Pennsylvania. “That was a very disappointing opinion, but I’ve had many disappointing opinions from the Supreme Court.”
Several studies, including one commissioned by Trump himself, have failed to uncover any significant examples of election fraud. Good-government advocacy groups are concerned that the president’s repeated calls for his supporters to monitor the polls may lead to widespread voter intimidation.
Republicans are betting that Trump can win a second term by driving up turnout among his strongest supporters — white, noncollege-educated men and rural voters — while limiting Biden’s advantage with Blacks and Latinos. Democrats in several swing states worry that voters of color may not be excited enough about Biden to show up in the numbers they need.
In Michigan, Rep. Dan Kildee, a Democrat who represents the Flint area, said he had been pressing for a couple of months for Biden or Obama to visit the majority Black city where a water crisis that began in 2014 sickened the city’s residents, exposing stark racial inequities.
“Showing up matters,” Kildee said. “The message is important, no question about it. But there’s a message implicit in showing up, especially in Flint. This is a community that has felt left behind many, many times and overlooked many, many times.”
R&B legend Stevie Wonder was to perform in Detroit after Biden and Obama speak.
Biden’s campaign announced it was sending Obama to Florida and Georgia on Monday. He is the campaign’s most valuable asset to help energize the nonwhite voters Democrats so badly need to defeat Trump. “Joe Biden is my brother. I love Joe Biden, and he will be a great president,” Obama said Saturday.
The press for Michigan’s Black voters comes after voting was down roughly 15% in Flint and Detroit four years ago — a combined 48,000-plus votes in a state Trump carried by about 10,700 votes. Overall, the Black voter turnout rate declined for the first time in 20 years in a presidential election, falling to 59.6% in 2016 after reaching a record-high 66.6% four years earlier, according to the Pew Research Center.
Trump isn’t ceding Michigan to Biden. He visited Waterford Township, near Detroit, on Friday and held a rally in the state capital, Lansing, this past week, though the surging coronavirus cases are clouding his presidency.
The worst week of the year, in terms of new infections, arrived with Election Day looming. More than 99,000 Americans reported new infections on Friday, a record high, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Trump told Pennsylvania voters that his administration has done “an incredible job” dealing with the pandemic. He promised that the mass distribution of a vaccine was “just weeks away.” He’s been saying that since August,
Biden has focused almost exclusively on Trump’s inability to control the pandemic. “We’re gonna beat this virus and get it under control and the first step to doing that is beating Donald Trump,” Biden said after Obama spoke in Flint.
With the campaign down to the final days, Trump’s closing sprint includes, in addition to the four stops in Pennsylvania, nearly a dozen events in the final 48 hours across states he carried in 2016.
Biden will close out his campaign on Monday in Pennsylvania, the state where he was born and the one he’s visited more than any other. The Biden team announced that the candidate, his wife, Jill, running mate Kamala Harris, and her husband, Doug Emhoff, plan to “fan out across all four corners of the state.”
If Saturday was any indication, the final 72 hours of the 2020 campaign will get nasty.
Speaking in Flint, Michigan, Biden joked of Trump, “When you were in high school, wouldn’t you have liked to take a shot?”
The Democrat then mocked the president as a “macho man” and called him “weak.”
Biden’s reference to “taking a shot” at Trump was reminiscent of remarks Biden made at least twice before indicating he’d fight the president if both were younger. Trump, too, on Saturday suggested he could beat up Biden if given the chance and suggested the former vice president wears sunglasses to cover up “surgery on the eyes.”
“Remember when he said he’d like to take me to the back of the barn?” Trump asked.
He then waved his hand, suggesting he could easily topple Biden.
“He’s not a big guy,” Trump said of his Democratic opponent. “A slight slap, you wouldn’t have to close your fist.”


chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--Trevor Lawrence won’t play vs. No. 4 Notre Dame because of COVID-19 protocols

CLEMSON , S.C. — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not play for the top-ranked Tigers at No .
4 Notre @ @ @ @ @ positive for COVID-19 .
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Lawrence would miss his second straight @ @ @ @ @ .
Swinney was informed Thursday of Lawrence ’ s test and ACC protocol requires at @ @ @ @ @ , plus medical testing post-isolation .
Freshman backup DJ Uiagalelei will make his second college @ @ @ @ @ The Tigers beat Boston College 34-28 on Saturday without Lawrence .
The Tigers had their @ @ @ @ @ on Friday .
Swinney said before the game Lawrence was in good spirits and doing @ @ @ @ @ Lawrence spoke to the team that day via Zoom .

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not play for the top-ranked Tigers at No. 4 Notre Dame next week after testing positive for COVID-19.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Lawrence would miss his second straight week because of the virus. Swinney was informed Thursday of Lawrence’s test and ACC protocol requires at least a 10-day isolation period, plus medical testing post-isolation.
Freshman backup DJ Uiagalelei will make his second college start with Lawrence sidelined. The Tigers beat Boston College 34-28 on Saturday without Lawrence.
The Tigers had their latest round of coronavirus testing on Friday.
Swinney said before the game Lawrence was in good spirits and doing well. The coach said Lawrence spoke to the team that day via Zoom.


chicagosun-times--2020-10-31--Source: No fine Bears DT Akiem Hicks for penalties in Rams game

Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks committed four penalties against the Rams , pushing his league-high total to nine , and two of those could ’ ve drawn fines .
Hicks was not fined , however , for his unsportsmanlike conduct ( jumping on a pile ) or roughing-the-passer penalties .
Hicks has been frustrated with penalty calls against him all season , but is intent on avoiding them in the future .
He gave a reasonable response when asked about the officiating Friday .
“ It is an issue , because you never want to put your team in bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You don ’ t want to hurt your team .
I could go out there and get tackles for a loss and two sacks , and those four penalties still sit with me at the end of the day because I ’ m taking away as much as I ’ m giving to my team .
“ For me , it means a lot to be a disciplined player .
It means a lot for me to be a professional .
It means a lot for me to not put my team in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal , but I ’ m sure it ’ s something I can adjust to.
” Hicks did not think he should ’ ve been flagged for jumping on a pile Monday because the official didn ’ t blow the whistle , but added that he doesn ’ t think the refs are out to get him .
Hicks spent much of his week wrestling with how he can still be one of the best defensive linemen in the game while being mindful of penalties .
“ I had a lot of deep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ My first instinct is to say , ‘ Whatever .
This is just a one-off .
I ’ m just going out there to play football .
It is what it is .
I ’ m just going to have to be better in some form or fashion the coming weeks.
’ “ But you can ’ t put your team in that situation .
It ’ s as simple as that .
You ’ ve got ta figure out a way to not have your teammates getting backed up 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out tough situations .
It just doesn ’ t work .
So fix it , Akiem .
”

Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks committed four penalties against the Rams, pushing his league-high total to nine, and two of those could’ve drawn fines.
Hicks was not fined, however, for his unsportsmanlike conduct (jumping on a pile) or roughing-the-passer penalties.
Hicks has been frustrated with penalty calls against him all season, but is intent on avoiding them in the future. He gave a reasonable response when asked about the officiating Friday.
“It is an issue, because you never want to put your team in bad situations,” Hicks said. “You don’t want to hurt your team. I could go out there and get tackles for a loss and two sacks, and those four penalties still sit with me at the end of the day because I’m taking away as much as I’m giving to my team.
“For me, it means a lot to be a disciplined player. It means a lot for me to be a professional. It means a lot for me to not put my team in bad situations. It is a big deal, but I’m sure it’s something I can adjust to.”
Hicks did not think he should’ve been flagged for jumping on a pile Monday because the official didn’t blow the whistle, but added that he doesn’t think the refs are out to get him.
Hicks spent much of his week wrestling with how he can still be one of the best defensive linemen in the game while being mindful of penalties.
“I had a lot of deep thought about this,” he said. “My first instinct is to say, ‘Whatever. This is just a one-off. I’m just going out there to play football. It is what it is. I’m just going to have to be better in some form or fashion the coming weeks.’
“But you can’t put your team in that situation. It’s as simple as that. You’ve gotta figure out a way to not have your teammates getting backed up 15 yards when we’re already fighting out tough situations. It just doesn’t work. So fix it, Akiem.”


chicagosun-times--2020-11-01--Dear Abby: Man once said he’d prefer to be buried, but son moves forward with cremation

DEAR ABBY : My mother died two years ago .
Both of my parents traveled extensively before their declining health prevented it .
They purchased a prepaid cremation package that included shipping the cremains back to their home .
My mother was cremated , but we had to wait more than six weeks for her cremains so we could have a funeral .
Waiting for the funeral devastated my dad .
While he was able to communicate and make decisions , he stated that he did not want to be cremated .
So I took Dad to a funeral home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a traditional burial , and called to cancel the cremation package .
My sibling , who is the power of attorney , talked him out of it and reactivated the package !
Now my father has been diagnosed with severe dementia and cancer .
We don ’ t know how long he has , but I ’ m concerned that his final wishes won ’ t be followed .
If he is cremated , I am considering skipping his funeral .
How can I get through to my sibling that this was wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a part of not following his wishes ?
— NOT WHAT HE WANTED DEAR NOT : Your father appointed your sibling to be his power of attorney for a reason .
I will assume that your father was in his right mind when he decided that he wanted to be cremated after all .
I think it would be in your interest to calmly discuss this with your sibling and find out why your father changed his mind after telling you he preferred to be buried .
Could the reason have been financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to leave more to his children ?
You won ’ t know until you ask .
If you do not attend your father ’ s funeral service , I am concerned that it will cause a permanent rift in the family and be something you may regret for the rest of your life .
DEAR ABBY : My husband and I took in our almost 20-year-old step-grandson , “ Philip.
” He has been with us almost a year .
He was really appreciative when he moved in and when my husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has said in the past that my husband ’ s political views scare him , and I can understand that .
Today when my husband and I were at lunch , he mentioned that when Philip came in this morning , he ignored him .
My husband asked me if he had done something wrong , so I explained the political thing .
I can understand the difference in political views .
What I can ’ t understand and don ’ t know how to handle is the sudden show of disrespect .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ my husband has mentioned this to me , and it ’ s not the first time I have brought it to Philip ’ s attention .
— KEEPING THE PEACE IN ARIZONA DEAR KEEPING : Allowing yourself to be the go-between apparently hasn ’ t worked , so step out of the middle .
Tell your husband the next time your step-grandson is rude that HE should take it up with the young man .
Philip has enjoyed your hospitality for nearly a year , and what he ’ s doing is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reason for his behavior is your husband ’ s political beliefs , he needs to realize that your husband ’ s views are as valid as his are .
Philip should either find a better way to deal with it or move .
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 .
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” Send your name and mailing address , plus check or money order for $ 8 ( U.S. funds ) , to : Dear Abby , Popularity Booklet , P.O .
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( Shipping and handling are included in the price . )

DEAR ABBY: My mother died two years ago. Both of my parents traveled extensively before their declining health prevented it. They purchased a prepaid cremation package that included shipping the cremains back to their home.
My mother was cremated, but we had to wait more than six weeks for her cremains so we could have a funeral. Waiting for the funeral devastated my dad.
While he was able to communicate and make decisions, he stated that he did not want to be cremated. So I took Dad to a funeral home and selected a funeral package that included a traditional burial, and called to cancel the cremation package. My sibling, who is the power of attorney, talked him out of it and reactivated the package!
Now my father has been diagnosed with severe dementia and cancer. We don’t know how long he has, but I’m concerned that his final wishes won’t be followed. If he is cremated, I am considering skipping his funeral. How can I get through to my sibling that this was wrong, and I won’t be a part of not following his wishes? — NOT WHAT HE WANTED
DEAR NOT: Your father appointed your sibling to be his power of attorney for a reason. I will assume that your father was in his right mind when he decided that he wanted to be cremated after all. I think it would be in your interest to calmly discuss this with your sibling and find out why your father changed his mind after telling you he preferred to be buried. Could the reason have been financial, that burials are expensive and he wanted to leave more to his children? You won’t know until you ask.
If you do not attend your father’s funeral service, I am concerned that it will cause a permanent rift in the family and be something you may regret for the rest of your life.
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I took in our almost 20-year-old step-grandson, “Philip.” He has been with us almost a year. He was really appreciative when he moved in and when my husband helped him get a car.
Philip has said in the past that my husband’s political views scare him, and I can understand that. Today when my husband and I were at lunch, he mentioned that when Philip came in this morning, he ignored him. My husband asked me if he had done something wrong, so I explained the political thing.
I can understand the difference in political views. What I can’t understand and don’t know how to handle is the sudden show of disrespect. This isn’t the first time my husband has mentioned this to me, and it’s not the first time I have brought it to Philip’s attention. — KEEPING THE PEACE IN ARIZONA
DEAR KEEPING: Allowing yourself to be the go-between apparently hasn’t worked, so step out of the middle. Tell your husband the next time your step-grandson is rude that HE should take it up with the young man.
Philip has enjoyed your hospitality for nearly a year, and what he’s doing is not only rude but also ungrateful. Because the reason for his behavior is your husband’s political beliefs, he needs to realize that your husband’s views are as valid as his are. Philip should either find a better way to deal with it or move.
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.
For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order “How to Be Popular.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds), to: Dear Abby, Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)