chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--Overall Chicago crime down, but shootings and murders up in May 2020: police

Overall crime in Chicago fell by 20 % in May 2020 compared to the same period last year , despite increases in shootings and homicides , according to statistics released Saturday by the Chicago Police Department .
The 20 % reduction is for the general category including murder , criminal sexual assault , robbery , aggravated battery , burglary , theft and vehicle theft , according to a statement from police .
However , shootings across the city increased by 71 % last month , with 409 people shot in May 2020 compared to 332 shooting victims in May 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were also up by about 60 % , with 85 reported in May 2020 compared to 53 last year .
From January through May , 1,127 shooting victims have been recorded in Chicago , up nearly 30 % from 868 in the same period in 2019 , according to police .
The 245 murders from January through May also mark a 25 % increase from the 196 murders in the same period last year .
The release of May ’ s crime statistics comes less than a week after the final weekend of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot across the city , 24 of them fatally .
The crime numbers , which are usually released on the first of each month , were delayed by five days because of the increase in activity and citywide unrest .
The weekend ’ s explosion of violence happened at the same time as widespread protests in the wake of the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd .
Several Chicago police SUVs were flipped or set on fire downtown on May 30 in a night that prompted Mayor Lori Lightfoot to implement an overnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the city and suburbs the next day as access to downtown was blocked .
Police said 1,258 people were arrested in Chicago that weekend , with 699 of those arrests relating to “ criminal conduct tied to looting and destruction of property.
” Officers also made 62 gun arrests and recovered 135 guns that weekend , bringing the total number of firearms the department has seized this year to more than 3,500 , according to police .
More than 130 CPD officers were injured that weekend , with one suffering a broken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police said .
Another officer had a heart attack .
In response to the demonstrations , officers started working 12-hour shifts and all days off were canceled , police said .
“ Chicago Police officers were challenged with striking a balance between ensuring the First Amendment rights of peaceful protestors and protecting the city from violent looting , ” Supt .
David O .
Brown said in the statement .
“ Our officers will be there as neighborhoods throughout the city work to rebuild .
We are dedicated to keeping Chicago safe.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the week since for actions over the weekend .
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating a video that showed two officers dragging a woman out of a vehicle by her hair May 31 and smashing the vehicle ’ s windows at the Brickyard Mall .
The officers have been stripped of their police powers and the investigation is ongoing .
The president of the Chicago Police Board also filed a complaint after he was struck by officers during the weekend ’ s protests in Kenwood .
A week before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Memorial Day weekend since 2015 , with 10 people killed and 39 wounded by gun violence between May 22 and 26 .
The first weekend of May also saw a sharp uptick in shootings from previous weeks , with four people killed and 42 wounded .
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued , the CPD issued more than 11,400 dispersal orders through May 30 to enforce the state ’ s stay-at-home order , police said .
Officers issued 45 citations to people who failed to comply and arrested 27 people “ in cases where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” A total of 562 Chicago police officers tested positive for the virus through May 31 , and more than half of the officers diagnosed have since recovered and been medically cleared to return to work , the department said .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

Overall crime in Chicago fell by 20% in May 2020 compared to the same period last year, despite increases in shootings and homicides, according to statistics released Saturday by the Chicago Police Department.
The 20% reduction is for the general category including murder, criminal sexual assault, robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, theft and vehicle theft, according to a statement from police.
However, shootings across the city increased by 71% last month, with 409 people shot in May 2020 compared to 332 shooting victims in May 2019, according to police statistics. Murders were also up by about 60%, with 85 reported in May 2020 compared to 53 last year.
From January through May, 1,127 shooting victims have been recorded in Chicago, up nearly 30% from 868 in the same period in 2019, according to police. The 245 murders from January through May also mark a 25% increase from the 196 murders in the same period last year.
The release of May’s crime statistics comes less than a week after the final weekend of the month, which saw 85 people shot across the city, 24 of them fatally. The crime numbers, which are usually released on the first of each month, were delayed by five days because of the increase in activity and citywide unrest.
The weekend’s explosion of violence happened at the same time as widespread protests in the wake of the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd. Several Chicago police SUVs were flipped or set on fire downtown on May 30 in a night that prompted Mayor Lori Lightfoot to implement an overnight curfew. Looting spread to other parts of the city and suburbs the next day as access to downtown was blocked.
Police said 1,258 people were arrested in Chicago that weekend, with 699 of those arrests relating to “criminal conduct tied to looting and destruction of property.”
Officers also made 62 gun arrests and recovered 135 guns that weekend, bringing the total number of firearms the department has seized this year to more than 3,500, according to police.
More than 130 CPD officers were injured that weekend, with one suffering a broken arm and several others requiring stitches, police said. Another officer had a heart attack.
In response to the demonstrations, officers started working 12-hour shifts and all days off were canceled, police said.
“Chicago Police officers were challenged with striking a balance between ensuring the First Amendment rights of peaceful protestors and protecting the city from violent looting,” Supt. David O. Brown said in the statement. “Our officers will be there as neighborhoods throughout the city work to rebuild. We are dedicated to keeping Chicago safe.”
Multiple CPD officers have come under scrutiny in the week since for actions over the weekend.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating a video that showed two officers dragging a woman out of a vehicle by her hair May 31 and smashing the vehicle’s windows at the Brickyard Mall. The officers have been stripped of their police powers and the investigation is ongoing.
The president of the Chicago Police Board also filed a complaint after he was struck by officers during the weekend’s protests in Kenwood.
A week before the protests began, Chicago saw its deadliest Memorial Day weekend since 2015, with 10 people killed and 39 wounded by gun violence between May 22 and 26. The first weekend of May also saw a sharp uptick in shootings from previous weeks, with four people killed and 42 wounded.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued, the CPD issued more than 11,400 dispersal orders through May 30 to enforce the state’s stay-at-home order, police said. Officers issued 45 citations to people who failed to comply and arrested 27 people “in cases where individuals failed to comply after multiple warnings.”
A total of 562 Chicago police officers tested positive for the virus through May 31, and more than half of the officers diagnosed have since recovered and been medically cleared to return to work, the department said.
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chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--The long-awaited truth-telling of the George Floyd video

The heinous video that depicted the eight minutes it took for a white police officer to torture and kill a black man offers irrefutable proof that police brutality is endemic in America .
The video depicting the killing of George Floyd proves that America suffers a dangerous and abiding racial divide .
The world ’ s eyes are now open to a reality that African Americans live every day .
So many who have suffered unjustly at the hands of the police , in so many forms .
We have been demeaned , humiliated , terrorized , murdered .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ours .
Caveats , legalities , victim-blaming .
After decades of cover-ups , denials and misdirection , the truth-telling video of the murder of George Floyd can not be denied .
The proof that America is an inherently racist culture was always there .
“ What white Americans have never fully understood but what the Negro can never forget — is that white society is deeply implicated in the ghetto , ” the Kerner Commission concluded in 1988 .
“ White institutions created it , white institutions maintain it , and white society @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported .
Massive reams of data , studies , commentary and events have documented that communities of color are oppressed by structural and institutional racism .
Yet , as the bodies and broken hearts piled up , this nation refused to acknowledge that black lives matter .
Now , some white people are inspired to respond .
Mayors , governors , police leaders are taking a knee .
My inbox is stuffed with statements from the heads of major corporations , non-profits , schools and other institutions offering words of “ solidarity ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are flooding the streets to join their black brothers and sisters in protest .
They want to “ listen.
” They are calling for change , task forces , committees , lawsuits , and reforms .
I welcome that .
But do they understand that America ’ s racist police culture is just one fatal tip of the racial iceberg ?
Can we , as a nation , acknowledge that racism is embedded in American culture ?
That this “ great ” country was founded on racism ?
That we plundered and murdered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
That our world-class economy was founded on the backs of black bodies stolen from Africa ?
It continues .
Last week a video emerged that showed police dragging a young black woman from her car and throwing her to the ground at Chicago ’ s Brickyard Mall .
A white officer appeared to hold her down neck with his knee .
In Uptown , officers have been accused of beating protestors during a protest march .
In Bridgeport , a neighborhood that bears a shameful racial history , bat-wielding thugs attacked people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by .
On Friday , Donald J. Trump took to the microphones to crow about new , encouraging U.S. unemployment numbers .
He took his victory lap in the name of George Floyd .
“ Hopefully , George is looking down right now and saying there ’ s a great thing happening for our country , ” the president of the United States said .
“ It ’ s a great day for him , it ’ s a great day for everybody.
” Trump ’ s America is not ready for change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MediaDervish .
She is a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and a political analyst for ABC 7-Chicago

Finally, we have “proof.”
The heinous video that depicted the nearly nine minutes it took for a white police officer to torture and kill a black man offers irrefutable proof that police brutality is endemic in America. The video depicting the killing of George Floyd proves that America suffers a dangerous and abiding racial divide.
The world’s eyes are now open to a reality that African Americans live every day. So many have suffered unjustly at the hands of the police, in so many forms. We have been demeaned, humiliated, terrorized, murdered.
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There were always excuses. Your word against ours. Caveats, legalities, victim-blaming.
After decades of cover-ups, denials and misdirection, the truth-telling video of the murder of George Floyd cannot be denied.
The proof that America is an inherently racist culture was always there.
“What white Americans have never fully understood but what the Negro can never forget — is that white society is deeply implicated in the ghetto,” the Kerner Commission concluded in 1968. “White institutions created it, white institutions maintain it, and white society condones it,” the presidential panel reported.
Massive reams of data, studies, commentary and events have documented that communities of color are oppressed by structural and institutional racism. Yet, as the bodies and broken hearts piled up, this nation refused to acknowledge that black lives matter.
Now, some white people are inspired to respond. Mayors, governors, police leaders are taking a knee. My inbox is stuffed with statements from the heads of major corporations, non-profits, schools and other institutions offering words of “solidarity” with people of color. White marchers are flooding the streets to join their black brothers and sisters in protest.
They want to “listen.” They are calling for change, task forces, committees, lawsuits and reforms.
I welcome that. But do they understand that America’s racist police culture is just one fatal tip of the racial iceberg? Can we as a nation acknowledge racism is embedded in American culture? That this “great” country was founded on racism? That we plundered and murdered Native Americans to profit from their land? That our world-class economy was founded on the backs of black bodies stolen from Africa?
It continues. Last week, a video emerged showing police dragging a young black woman from her car and throwing her to the ground at Chicago’s Brickyard Mall. A white officer appeared to hold her neck down with his knee.
In Uptown, officers have been accused of beating protestors during a protest march. In Bridgeport, a neighborhood that bears a shameful racial history, bat-wielding thugs attacked people of color while police officers allegedly stood by.
Investigations are pending.
On Friday, Donald J. Trump took to the microphones to crow about new, encouraging U.S. unemployment numbers.
He took his victory lap in the name of George Floyd. “Hopefully, George is looking down right now and saying there’s a great thing happening for our country,” the president of the United States said. “It’s a great day for him, it’s a great day for everybody.”
Trump’s America is not ready for change.
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Follow Laura S. Washington on Twitter @MediaDervish. She is a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and a political analyst for ABC 7-Chicago


chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--No injuries after Chicago police squad car shot in Humboldt Park

A Chicago police squad car was hit by gunfire Saturday in Humboldt Park on the West Side .
Someone fired @ @ @ @ @ trunk of the unmarked police car at 1:19 a.m in the 1600 block of North @ @ @ @ @ Chicago police .
The shot caused minor damage to the car and no injuries were @ @ @ @ @ No one is in custody as Area Four detectives investigate .
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A Chicago police squad car was hit by gunfire Saturday in Humboldt Park on the West Side.
Someone fired a gunshot and hit the trunk of the unmarked police car at 1:19 a.m in the 1600 block of North Avers Avenue, according to Chicago police.
The shot caused minor damage to the car and no injuries were reported, police said.
No one is in custody as Area Four detectives investigate.
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chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--Parked vehicles stolen in Bronzeville

Parked vehicles stolen in Bronzeville

Police are warning residents about a series of vehicle thefts since last month in Bronzeville on the South Side .
@ @ @ @ @ parked vehicles on the street and returned to find them missing , according to a @ @ @ @ @ .
• Between 6 p.m. May 19 and 4 a.m. May 21 in the first @ @ @ @ @ ; • About noon May 22 in the 4800 block of South Michigan Avenue ; @ @ @ @ @ May 31 and 1:30 p.m. June 1 in the 5000 block of South Prairie Avenue @ @ @ @ @ asked to call Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 .
Read more on crime , and @ @ @ @ @ homicides .

Police are warning residents about a series of vehicle thefts since last month in Bronzeville on the South Side.
In each case, victims parked vehicles on the street and returned to find them missing, according to a community alert from Chicago police.
The thefts occurred:
Between 6 p.m. May 19 and 4 a.m. May 21 in the first block of East 50th Street;
About noon May 22 in the 4800 block of South Michigan Avenue; and
Between 5:30 p.m. May 31 and 1:30 p.m. June 1 in the 5000 block of South Prairie Avenue.
No suspect description was provided.
Anyone with information is asked to call Area One detectives at 312-747-8380.
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chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--Man charged with murder, carjacking in police chase that led to fatal Lake View crash

A man has been charged with murder for the death of a woman killed in a crash with a Chicago police squad car in Lake View Wednesday while he led police on a chase across the city .
Marcel Oliver , 22 , is charged with one felony count each of first degree murder , vehicular hijacking , possessing a stolen vehicle and failure to report an accident causing injury , Chicago police said .
He also faces three felony counts of aggravated fleeing causing injury .
Oliver , who lives in Fernwood , was driving a dark-colored Jeep about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grove Avenue when officers noticed it was possibly wanted for several crimes in the nearby suburbs , police said .
They tried to curb the Jeep in the 9400 block of South Union Avenue , but it took off and led police on a chase into Irving Park on the Northwest Side .
He crashed the Jeep near Irving Park Road and Keystone Avenue and ran to a nearby gas station , where he stole an idling 2016 Nissan SUV at 9:54 p.m. , police said .
He left the gas station and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with police in pursuit .
While chasing the Nissan with their sirens activated , a marked squad car slammed into a Ford Explorer traveling north on Ashland Avenue , police said .
The driver , a 37-year-old woman , was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center , where she died .
She was identified as Guadalupe Francisco-Martinez , the Cook County medical examiner ’ s office said .
An autopsy confirmed she died of her injuries and ruled her death an accident .
The squad car spun out and and hit a Hummer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The Hummer ’ s driver , a 62-year-old man , and two passengers , a 29- and 44-year-old woman , were all taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition .
Two officers were injured in the crash as well and are in fair condition , police said .
Oliver drove the stolen Nissan back to the South Side before crashing into a pole in Bridgeport , police said .
He tried to run from the scene but was taken into custody at 10:13 p.m. in the 800 block of West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the University of Chicago Medical Center in serious condition .
Illinois State Police said the Jeep was wanted in connection with at least one homicide .
Area Three detectives and the CPD Major Accidents Unit are investigating .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

A Fernwood man has been charged with murder in the death of a woman killed in a crash with a Chicago police SUV in Lake View during a chaotic, televised police chase that spanned the city Wednesday night.
Marcel Oliver, who is still hospitalized with a punctured lung, faces felony counts of first-degree murder, vehicular hijacking, possessing a stolen vehicle and failure to report an accident causing injury, according to Chicago police and Cook County prosecutors. The 22-year-old also faces three felony counts of aggravated fleeing causing injury.
Authorities are holding him responsible for the death of Guadalupe Francisco-Martinez, who was killed when a police SUV chasing Oliver slammed into her vehicle. Police radio dispatches indicate the officers had been ordered to give up the chase, prompting Mayor Lori Lightfoot to promise changes to CPD’s policy on pursuits.
During a Saturday hearing, Judge Arthur Willis set bail at $1 million for Oliver, who was also being held without bond in a separate case because he allegedly failed to show up for a hearing.
Prosecutors said Oliver was driving a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee that was used in a drive-by shooting June 1 near 104th and State streets.
Officers spotted the Jeep the next day near 115th and Michigan, but it got away, prosecutors said. Wednesday afternoon, a tow truck driver reported seeing it near 108th and State and police pursued it, but soon terminated that chase too, prosecutors said.
That evening, officers spotted the vehicle near 115th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, according to police, who tried to curb the Jeep in the 9400 block of South Union Avenue.
That’s when the sprawling chase began, with television news helicopters recording the Jeep heading out toward O’Hare Airport and then back down the expressway, exiting and re-entering — and sometimes reaching 100 mph, prosecutors said.
Eventually, Oliver crashed the Jeep near Irving Park Road and Keystone Avenue and ran to a nearby gas station, where he stole a 2016 Nissan SUV that was idling while the driver went inside, prosecutors said. As he left the gas station, Oliver ordered a person in the passenger seat to get out and took off east on Irving Park Road with police in pursuit, prosecutors said.
While chasing the Nissan with their sirens activated, a marked squad vehicle slammed into a Ford Explorer driven by Francisco-Martinez north on Ashland Avenue, police said. The 37-year-old woman was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where she died.
The squad car spun out and hit a Hummer stopped at the red light, prosecutors said. The Hummer’s driver, a 62-year-old man, and two passengers, a 29- and 44-year-old woman, were all taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition. Two officers were hospitalized in serious condition, prosecutors said.
Oliver drove the stolen Nissan back to the South Side before crashing again and was arrested near Pershing and Morgan in Bridgeport, prosecutors said.
Assistant Public Defender Courtney Smallwood said no evidence suggested Oliver was involved in the theft of the Jeep or the shooting for which it was originally wanted, and added that the officers involved in the fatal crash “were not following protocol by CPD.”
“These are the kind of events that are dangerous to every individual,” Judge Willis said. “The aggravated fleeing and eluding in this manner shows a reckless disregard for human life. Had the individual... just stopped, none of this would have occurred.”
Oliver’s next hearing was set for Monday.
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chicagosun-times--2020-06-05--Horoscope for Saturday, June 6, 2020

Horoscope for Saturday, June 6, 2020

Caution : Avoid shopping or major decisions from until 3 p.m. Chicago time .
After that , the moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn .
Avoid arguments because something left over from yesterday ’ s full moon is making everyone edgy !
The key to avoiding squabbles is to take a moment before you respond .
Squabbles about money or possessions will likely occur .
Since this will only upset your peace of mind as well as the peace of mind of someone else , try to avoid this if you can .
Who needs this ?
Not you .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents and VIPs because it is very easy to butt heads with people .
It might not be your fault .
It might not be their fault .
It will happen because today , fiery Mars is at odds with the sun in your sign .
Stay chill .
Be wise and steer clear of controversial subjects when talking to others .
This means avoid politics , religion and racial issues because with the sun at odds with fiery Mars .
All hell could break loose !
Take it easy .
An argument @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a group about funding , equipment or shared responsibilities might arise .
Think of your long-term objective .
Will this argument benefit you ?
Probably not .
Therefore , how can you avoid it ?
Do whatever you can to keep your cool today because you might lose it either talking to a boss , a parent , someone in the police , or perhaps even a partner or close friend ?
This is because people are testy and they are actually looking for a fight .
Give this scene a wide berth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because you want to introduce improvements .
Actually , these disputes might arise if you suggest anything !
Steer clear of issues related to other cultures , other countries and other beliefs .
Oops .
This is a classic day for a fight with your kids or a fight about your kids .
You might also have a dispute about how to divide or share something whether it ’ s money , property or responsibilities .
Whatever the case , you do not need this headache .
Zip thy lip .
You will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and close friends ( as well as family members ) to avoid a fight .
Everyone wants to prove a point today or to prove that they are right .
Hey , you can be right or you can be in a relationship .
If you get bogged down in arguments with others today , especially fights that are work-related , this means your efficiency will suffer , their efficiency will suffer , nothing will get done .
This is a waste !
It ’ s anti-productive .
Stay chill .
Parents have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( Definitely . )
People involved in sports have to be patient with each other .
( Now there ’ s a challenge . )
Romantic partners have to be patient with each other .
( An even bigger challenge ! )
Do not get sucked into having an argument .
Forewarned is forearmed .
Today fiery Mars is in your sign and it is at odds with the sun at the bottom of your chart .
This is classic for arguments with parents or family members .
In fact , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with anyone !
Keep your shirt on ( even if you have to get something off your chest ) .
If Your Birthday Is Today Actor Paul Giamatti ( 1967 ) shares your birthday .
You have a great sense of humor and you love to entertain others .
This year you will learn something that sets you in a new direction , which could be crucial for your success next year .
It ’ s a time of learning and perhaps teaching as well .
Explore meditation , yoga or any discipline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of who you are .
Invest in your future self .

Moon Alert
Caution: Avoid shopping or major decisions from until 3 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Avoid arguments because something left over from yesterday’s full moon is making everyone edgy! The key to avoiding squabbles is to take a moment before you respond.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Squabbles about money or possessions will likely occur. Since this will only upset your peace of mind as well as the peace of mind of someone else, try to avoid this if you can. Who needs this? Not you.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Tread carefully when talking to bosses, parents and VIPs because it is very easy to butt heads with people. It might not be your fault. It might not be their fault. It will happen because today, fiery Mars is at odds with the sun in your sign. Stay chill.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Be wise and steer clear of controversial subjects when talking to others. This means avoid politics, religion and racial issues because with the sun at odds with fiery Mars. All hell could break loose! Take it easy.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
An argument with a friend or a member of a group about funding, equipment or shared responsibilities might arise. Think of your long-term objective. Will this argument benefit you? Probably not. Therefore, how can you avoid it?
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Do whatever you can to keep your cool today because you might lose it either talking to a boss, a parent, someone in the police, or perhaps even a partner or close friend? This is because people are testy and they are actually looking for a fight. Give this scene a wide berth.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Disputes at work might arise today because you want to introduce improvements. Actually, these disputes might arise if you suggest anything! Steer clear of issues related to other cultures, other countries and other beliefs. Oops.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is a classic day for a fight with your kids or a fight about your kids. You might also have a dispute about how to divide or share something whether it’s money, property or responsibilities. Whatever the case, you do not need this headache. Zip thy lip.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You will be wise to be patient with partners and close friends (as well as family members) to avoid a fight. Everyone wants to prove a point today or to prove that they are right. Hey, you can be right or you can be in a relationship.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
If you get bogged down in arguments with others today, especially fights that are work-related, this means your efficiency will suffer, their efficiency will suffer, nothing will get done. This is a waste! It’s anti-productive. Stay chill.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Parents have to be patient with their kids today. (Definitely.) People involved in sports have to be patient with each other. (Now there’s a challenge.) Romantic partners have to be patient with each other. (An even bigger challenge!) Do not get sucked into having an argument.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Forewarned is forearmed. Today fiery Mars is in your sign and it is at odds with the sun at the bottom of your chart. This is classic for arguments with parents or family members. In fact, it’s pretty classic for an argument with anyone! Keep your shirt on (even if you have to get something off your chest).
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Paul Giamatti (1967) shares your birthday. You have a great sense of humor and you love to entertain others. This year you will learn something that sets you in a new direction, which could be crucial for your success next year. It’s a time of learning and perhaps teaching as well. Explore meditation, yoga or any discipline that helps you get a better understanding of who you are. Invest in your future self.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--City paying up to $1.2 million to private security firms to deter looting

After peaceful protests of the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd were marred by widespread vandalism and looting , city officials announced they would pay up to $ 1.2 million to three private security firms to avoid a repeat of last weekend ’ s mayhem .
Over 100 private security guards from Monterrey Security , AGB Investigative Services and Illinois Security Professionals will be dispatched to retail corridors across the city — with a particular focus on the South and West sides , city officials said .
The private guards will not be armed and will not have police powers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another set of eyes and ears to support efforts to deter looters , ” Mayor Lori Lightfoot ’ s office said in a statement Saturday .
The security force has been instructed to notify Chicago police of illegal activity they see .
“ Chicago ’ s small businesses and neighborhood commercial corridors are the heart of our communities , which is why we are working with three companies to supply more than 100 private security guards to protect the local retail shops , grocery stores and pharmacies that community members rely on every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s office said .
While the city has allocated up to $ 1.2 million for the security services , the actual cost won ’ t be known until the end of the weekend , the mayor ’ s office said .
Additionally , Chicago police patrols will be “ strategically positioned ” in popular shopping areas throughout the city , especially on the South and West sides , the mayor ’ s office said .
Though recent protests across the Chicago area have been largely peaceful , the added manpower signals the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come to mirror the events that accompanied and followed a May 30 protest in the Loop , which devolved into violence , theft and vandalism that left swaths of the city ransacked , including the city ’ s downtown and South and West sides .
Monterrey Security , founded by the brother of ex-Chicago Ald .
Danny Solis , who resigned last year under a cloud of corruption , most recently found themselves at the center of an FBI investigation in the village of Rosemont , when federal investigators questioned the legitimacy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clout-heavy company .
The private firm was sued by the Chicago Bears in 2018 for failing to pay for a skybox the company licensed at the stadium .

After peaceful protests of the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd were marred by widespread vandalism and looting, city officials announced they would pay up to $1.2 million to three private security firms to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s mayhem.
Over 100 private security guards from Monterrey Security, AGB Investigative Services and Illinois Security Professionals will be dispatched to retail corridors across the city — with a particular focus on the South and West sides, city officials said.
The private guards will not be armed and will not have police powers, but are meant to be “another set of eyes and ears to support efforts to deter looters,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office said in a statement Saturday.
The security force has been instructed to notify Chicago police of illegal activity they see.
“Chicago’s small businesses and neighborhood commercial corridors are the heart of our communities, which is why we are working with three companies to supply more than 100 private security guards to protect the local retail shops, grocery stores and pharmacies that community members rely on every single day,” the mayor’s office said.
While the city has allocated up to $1.2 million for the security services, the actual cost won’t be known until the end of the weekend, the mayor’s office said.
Additionally, Chicago police patrols will be “strategically positioned” in popular shopping areas throughout the city, especially on the South and West sides, the mayor’s office said.
Though recent protests across the Chicago area have been largely peaceful, the added manpower signals the city’s fears that future protests may come to mirror the events that accompanied and followed a May 30 protest in the Loop, which devolved into violence, theft and vandalism that left swaths of the city ransacked, including the city’s downtown and South and West sides.
Monterrey Security, founded by the brother of ex-Chicago Ald. Danny Solis, who resigned last year under a cloud of corruption, most recently found themselves at the center of an FBI investigation in the village of Rosemont, when federal investigators questioned the legitimacy of a contract the northwest suburb handed to the clout-heavy company.
The private firm was sued by the Chicago Bears in 2018 for failing to pay for a skybox the company licensed at the stadium.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--Missing girl, 13, may be in South Shore or West Englewood: police

A 13-year-old girl who was reported missing in May may be in South Shore or West Englewood on the South @ @ @ @ @ .
Marshae Rogers , 13 , was last seen May 26 , Chicago police said @ @ @ @ @ be near the 7100 block of South Ridgeland Avenue in South Shore or in the @ @ @ @ @ the 5700 and 6900 blocks of Damen and Hoyne avenues .
Rogers is a 5-foot-7 @ @ @ @ @ eyes and red and black hair , police said .
Anyone with information is asked @ @ @ @ @ at 312-747-8380 .

A 13-year-old girl who was reported missing in May may be in South Shore or West Englewood on the South Side, according to police.
Marshae Rogers, 13, was last seen May 26, Chicago police said. Investigators believe she may be near the 7100 block of South Ridgeland Avenue in South Shore or in the West Englewood area, between the 5700 and 6900 blocks of Damen and Hoyne avenues.
Rogers is a 5-foot-7, 150-pound girl with brown eyes and red and black hair, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--Fox News apologizes for airing chart comparing stock market performance in aftermath of controversia

Fox News apologizes for airing chart comparing stock market performance in aftermath of controversial black deaths

LOS ANGELES — Fox News apologized Saturday for how it displayed a chart correlating the stock market ’ s performance with the aftermath of the deaths of George Floyd , Martin Luther King Jr. and Michael Brown .
The graphic that aired Friday to illustrate market reactions to historic periods of civil unrest “ should have never aired on television without full context .
We apologize for the insensitivity of the image and take this issue seriously , ” the cable channel said in a statement .
The chart included on “ Special Report with Bret Baier ” illustrated gains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ index after King ’ s assassination in 1968 ; the Ferguson , Missouri , police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in 2014 , and the May 25 death of Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody .
It also measured the financial yardstick against the 1991 acquittal of Los Angeles police officers in the beating of Rodney King .
It was shown as part of a segment with Fox News and Fox Business reporter Susan Li focusing on the market rally that followed an unexpectedly lower number of jobless claims .
Other business publications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compared the market ’ s performance to current and historic social upheaval , but with significant background and explanation .
Rep. Bobby Rush , D-Illinois , tweeted that the graphic makes it clear that Fox News “ does not care about black lives , ” while Michael Steele , former Republican National Committee chair and a MSNBC political analyst , posted , “ This is how they mourn the loss of black men at # FoxNews - by how much the stock market goes up.
” Later Saturday , on Fox ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ telecast , anchor and senior correspondent Eric Shawn said the graphic should not have been used .
“ Last night , Fox News Channel aired an infographic attempting to show the stock market on occasion gained ground in the midst of turmoil , civil unrest and even tragedy , ” Shawn said .
“ In trying to make that point , the program ‘ Special Report ’ failed to explain the context of the times we are living in and should not have used that graphic .
”

LOS ANGELES — Fox News apologized Saturday for how it displayed a chart correlating the stock market’s performance with the aftermath of the deaths of George Floyd, Martin Luther King Jr. and Michael Brown.
The graphic that aired Friday to illustrate market reactions to historic periods of civil unrest “should have never aired on television without full context. We apologize for the insensitivity of the image and take this issue seriously,” the cable channel said in a statement.
The chart included on “Special Report with Bret Baier” illustrated gains made by the S&P 500 index after King’s assassination in 1968; the Ferguson, Missouri, police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in 2014, and the May 25 death of Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody. It also measured the financial yardstick against the 1991 acquittal of Los Angeles police officers in the beating of Rodney King.
It was shown as part of a segment with Fox News and Fox Business reporter Susan Li focusing on the market rally that followed an unexpectedly lower number of jobless claims.
Other business publications and TV channels in recent days have compared the market’s performance to current and historic social upheaval, but with significant background and explanation.
Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois, tweeted that the graphic makes it clear that Fox News “does not care about black lives,” while Michael Steele, former Republican National Committee chair and a MSNBC political analyst, posted, “This is how they mourn the loss of black men at #FoxNews - by how much the stock market goes up.”
Baier retweeted Fox’s apology without further comment.
Later Saturday, on Fox’s “America’s News HQ” telecast, anchor and senior correspondent Eric Shawn said the graphic should not have been used.
“Last night, Fox News Channel aired an infographic attempting to show the stock market on occasion gained ground in the midst of turmoil, civil unrest and even tragedy,” Shawn said. “In trying to make that point, the program ‘Special Report’ failed to explain the context of the times we are living in and should not have used that graphic.”


chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--CPD investigating officer recorded using homophobic slur

Chicago police are investigating an officer who was apparently recorded on cellphone video using a homophobic slur last weekend during downtown protests following the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd .
In the video posted to social media , the officer is heard using the slur after a traffic cone and barricade were thrown in his direction while his back was turned .
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said in a statement Friday they recommended Supt .
David Brown identify and suspend the officer in the video , as well as launch an investigation into the circumstances of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement Saturday saying they do not tolerate such behavior and “ any derogatory conduct is inexcusable and has no place in the department.
” “ We have opened an investigation into this incident and will take appropriate disciplinary action immediately as we work to identify the officer involved , ” the statement read .
In a statement , the advocacy group Equality Illinois said “ we believe in keeping the focus on what the protests are primarily about : our society can not tolerate police brutality against African Americans , including queer and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to add unequivocally , there is no place for homophobia among those who are charged with protecting our city .
This officer must be removed from duty.
” The clip is the latest in a string of viral photos and videos demonstrating alleged police misconduct during George Floyd protests .
On Friday , Mayor Lori Lightfoot called for the firing of officers recorded flipping off protesters and hiding their badges , though she said that would be Brown ’ s decision .

Chicago police are investigating an officer who was apparently recorded on cellphone video using a homophobic slur last weekend during downtown protests following the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd.
In the video posted to social media, the officer is heard using the slur after a traffic cone and barricade were thrown in his direction while his back was turned.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said in a statement Friday they recommended Supt. David Brown identify and suspend the officer in the video, as well as launch an investigation into the circumstances of the event recorded.
Chicago police issued a statement Saturday saying they do not tolerate such behavior and “any derogatory conduct is inexcusable and has no place in the department.”
“We have opened an investigation into this incident and will take appropriate disciplinary action immediately as we work to identify the officer involved,” the statement read.
In a statement, the advocacy group Equality Illinois said “we believe in keeping the focus on what the protests are primarily about: our society cannot tolerate police brutality against African Americans, including queer and trans African Americans. But we want to add unequivocally, there is no place for homophobia among those who are charged with protecting our city. This officer must be removed from duty.”
The clip is the latest in a string of viral photos and videos demonstrating alleged police misconduct during George Floyd protests. On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot called for the firing of officers recorded flipping off protesters and hiding their badges, though she said that would be Brown’s decision.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--72 more Illinois coronavirus deaths (LIVE UPDATES)

Health officials on Saturday announced 72 more people have died of COVID-19 in Illinois , raising the state ’ s death toll from the pandemic to 5,864 .
Another 975 people tested positive for the coronavirus from among the latest batch of 21,155 samples taken , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
Since the state ’ s first case was confirmed more than four months ago , a total of 126,890 have tested positive for the virus .
The vast majority have recovered .
Read the full story by Mitchell Armentrout here .
1:30 p.m. Lightfoot hopes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday she hopes to reopen parts of the lakefront “ very soon ” — during designated hours and only for certain activities , presumably those that keep moving .
On March 26 , Lightfoot famously closed the lakefront and all of its parks , trails and beaches because Chicagoans couldn ’ t be trusted to maintain social distance .
On Friday , the mayor was asked when and how the lakefront would be reopened .
“ Obviously , the circumstances of this week have required us to focus our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m hoping to be able to announce a reopening of the lakefront relatively soon with a plan toward safely minimizing crowding and really having some designated time for particular activities along the lakefront , ” she said .
12:17 p.m. With Illinois ’ drive-thru COVID-19 test sites open to all , we asked : Do you plan to get tested ?
Now that Illinois has opened its state-run drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites to everyone , regardless of symptoms , we asked Chicagoans whether they ’ ll go get tested , and why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condensed and lightly edited for clarity .
“ Yes , I found it very hard to do it through a hospital.
” — Rolf Baker “ Yes .
I ’ m an essential worker who has been working this entire time , and I ’ m traveling out of state in two weeks .
It ’ s the responsible thing to do.
” — John Tacopina “ No , at least not anytime soon .
There should be a priority system that labels me as low-priority for the following reasons : I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social interactions , and I wear a mask whenever I ’ m outside my apartment .
My roommates are also healthy individuals in their 20s .
A thoughtfully designed testing system should never be congested by people like me.
” — Ian Hsieh “ No .
The whole thing is a scam.
” — Mike Farbin 10:30 a.m. Archdiocese gives its blessing for dozens of Chicago-area churches to resume mass on Sunday , but urges ‘ they start slow ’ As houses of worship across the country grapple with how to welcome back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chicago-area faithful could be returning for mass at dozens of Catholic churches this Sunday .
About 80 parishes have been cleared by Chicago ’ s local arm of the Catholic Church to enter its next reopening phase , which allows for regular masses “ for larger groups , ” according to the Archdiocese of Chicago .
That ’ s almost a quarter of its 316 parishes , but just because churches have been certified doesn ’ t mean they ’ ll resume mass right away , according to archdiocese spokeswoman Susan Thomas .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ start slow , ” she said .
Read the full report from Mitchell Armentrout here .
7:30 a.m. Illinois schools prepare to reopen for summer classes Gov .
J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order Thursday allowing Illinois schools to reopen this summer with enhanced safety precautions to protect against the spread of COVID-19 .
Ultimately though , local school districts will determine whether to resume in-person learning .
Chicago Public Schools previously announced that classes would continue to be held virtually this summer .
Students who don ’ t complete all their work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told to register for summer school to make up , officials have said .
A district spokesperson didn ’ t immediately respond to a request for comment on whether that plan could change in light of Pritzker ’ s order .
Over the summer , all schools must follow the Phase 3 requirements of Pritzker ’ s Restore Illinois plan , which went into effect May 29 .
All grade levels , from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade , can resume classes under the plan , which prohibits private and public schools from having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space .
Read the full story from Tom Schuba here .
• The coronavirus has claimed another 59 lives in Illinois , officials said Friday , as the state has surpassed more than 1 million tests performed .
• Two more detainees , employee at Cook County Juvenile detention center test positive for COVID-19 .
• Another employee at the Cook County Circuit Court clerk ’ s office has tested positive for COVID-19 , bringing the overall total to 26 .
• Federal health authorities have received reports of nearly 26,000 nursing home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
7:04 a.m. A smarter way to trace the spread of COVID-19 without violating your privacy rights Decision-makers across the country are exploring tools they can use in the battle against COVID-19 .
The latest device to be considered ?
The smartphone in your hand .
Many believe that the same phone you use to stay connected with your loved ones , get breaking news and play games might slow down the spread of COVID-19 .
But using our phones for this purpose is not a quick fix , and it runs the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on them .
Just think about all the ways you use your phones .
All the places it goes with you .
All the information you share with it .
Now imagine giving the government or another third party access to all that information .
Read the full column by Sapna Khatri here .

The gradual recovery from the coronavirus pandemic inches forward as fewer COVID-19 occur each day. The large protests going on around the city could result in an increase the numbers of cases, so we will see in two weeks if that will be the case. A rebound in the numbers could throw a wrench in the reopening plans.
Here’s what happened in the fight against the coronavirus in Chicago and around the state.
News
5:45 p.m. 72 more Illinois coronavirus deaths
Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times
Health officials on Saturday announced 72 more people have died of COVID-19 in Illinois, raising the state’s death toll from the pandemic to 5,864.
Another 975 people tested positive for the coronavirus from among the latest batch of 21,155 samples taken, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Since the state’s first case was confirmed more than four months ago, a total of 126,890 have tested positive for the virus. The vast majority have recovered.
Read the full story by Mitchell Armentrout here.
1:30 p.m. Lightfoot hopes to reopen lakefront soon — with restrictions
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday she hopes to reopen parts of the lakefront “very soon” — during designated hours and only for certain activities, presumably those that keep moving.
On March 26, Lightfoot famously closed the lakefront and all of its parks, trails and beaches because Chicagoans couldn’t be trusted to maintain social distance.
On Friday, the mayor was asked when and how the lakefront would be reopened.
“Obviously, the circumstances of this week have required us to focus our attention on other issues. But I’m hoping to be able to announce a reopening of the lakefront relatively soon with a plan toward safely minimizing crowding and really having some designated time for particular activities along the lakefront,” she said.
Read the full story here.
12:17 p.m. With Illinois’ drive-thru COVID-19 test sites open to all, we asked: Do you plan to get tested?
Now that Illinois has opened its state-run drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites to everyone, regardless of symptoms, we asked Chicagoans whether they’ll go get tested, and why.
Some of these answers have been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.
“Yes, I found it very hard to do it through a hospital.” — Rolf Baker
“Yes. I’m an essential worker who has been working this entire time, and I’m traveling out of state in two weeks. It’s the responsible thing to do.” — John Tacopina
“Absolutely not.” — Jim Cooper
“No, at least not anytime soon. There should be a priority system that labels me as low-priority for the following reasons: I am a student who is functioning with minimal social interactions, and I wear a mask whenever I’m outside my apartment. My roommates are also healthy individuals in their 20s. A thoughtfully designed testing system should never be congested by people like me.” — Ian Hsieh
“No. The whole thing is a scam.” — Mike Farbin
Read more responses here.
10:30 a.m. Archdiocese gives its blessing for dozens of Chicago-area churches to resume mass on Sunday, but urges ‘they start slow’
As houses of worship across the country grapple with how to welcome back believers following the coronavirus shutdown, the Chicago-area faithful could be returning for mass at dozens of Catholic churches this Sunday.
About 80 parishes have been cleared by Chicago’s local arm of the Catholic Church to enter its next reopening phase, which allows for regular masses “for larger groups,” according to the Archdiocese of Chicago.
That’s almost a quarter of its 316 parishes, but just because churches have been certified doesn’t mean they’ll resume mass right away, according to archdiocese spokeswoman Susan Thomas.
“It’s encouraged that they start slow,” she said.
Read the full report from Mitchell Armentrout here.
7:30 a.m. Illinois schools prepare to reopen for summer classes
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order Thursday allowing Illinois schools to reopen this summer with enhanced safety precautions to protect against the spread of COVID-19.
Ultimately though, local school districts will determine whether to resume in-person learning.
Chicago Public Schools previously announced that classes would continue to be held virtually this summer. Students who don’t complete all their work during remote learning this spring will be told to register for summer school to make up, officials have said.
A district spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on whether that plan could change in light of Pritzker’s order.
Over the summer, all schools must follow the Phase 3 requirements of Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan, which went into effect May 29. All grade levels, from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, can resume classes under the plan, which prohibits private and public schools from having more than 10 people in any single space.
Read the full story from Tom Schuba here.
New cases
Analysis & Commentary
7:04 a.m. A smarter way to trace the spread of COVID-19 without violating your privacy rights
Decision-makers across the country are exploring tools they can use in the battle against COVID-19. The latest device to be considered? The smartphone in your hand.
Many believe that the same phone you use to stay connected with your loved ones, get breaking news and play games might slow down the spread of COVID-19. But using our phones for this purpose is not a quick fix, and it runs the risk of tapping into private data stored on them.
Just think about all the ways you use your phones. All the places it goes with you. All the information you share with it. Now imagine giving the government or another third party access to all that information.
Read the full column by Sapna Khatri here.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--72 more Illinois coronavirus deaths

72 more Illinois coronavirus deaths

Health officials Saturday announced 72 more people have died of COVID-19 in Illinois , raising the state ’ s death toll from the pandemic to 5,864 .
Another 975 people tested positive for the coronavirus from among the latest batch of 21,155 samples taken , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
Since the state ’ s first case was confirmed more than four months ago , a total of 126,890 have tested positive for the virus .
The vast majority have recovered .
More than a million people have been tested overall , with the state ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week standing at 5.5 % , officials said .
Just over half the state ’ s coronavirus deaths — 3,053 — have been tied to nursing homes or other long-term care facilities , according to weekly numbers released by the health department Friday evening .
But those same care facilities only account for about 15 % of the state ’ s overall case total , with 18,837 of their residents testing positive so far .
A week since the state entered Phase 3 of Gov .
J.B. Pritzker ’ s reopening plan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hitting hospitalization and testing benchmarks that would keep them on pace to enter Phase 4 .
That would allow for gatherings of up to 50 people , with face coverings and social distancing still the norm .
The earliest that can happen is June 26 , Pritzker has said .

Health officials Saturday announced 72 more people have died of COVID-19 in Illinois, raising the state’s death toll from the pandemic to 5,864.
Another 975 people tested positive for the coronavirus from among the latest batch of 21,155 samples taken, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Since the state’s first case was confirmed more than four months ago, a total of 126,890 have tested positive for the virus. The vast majority have recovered.
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More than a million people have been tested overall, with the state’s rolling positivity rate over the last week standing at 5.5%, officials said.
Just over half the state’s coronavirus deaths — 3,053 — have been tied to nursing homes or other long-term care facilities, according to weekly numbers released by the health department Friday evening.
But those same care facilities only account for about 15% of the state’s overall case total, with 18,837 of their residents testing positive so far.
A week since the state entered Phase 3 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reopening plan, all four regions of the state were hitting hospitalization and testing benchmarks that would keep them on pace to enter Phase 4.
That would allow for gatherings of up to 50 people, with face coverings and social distancing still the norm. The earliest that can happen is June 26, Pritzker has said.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--George Floyd rallies in Chicago: 30,000 protestors rally in Union Park, march through streets

A estimated crowd of 30,000 peaceful protesters demanding police reform returned to Union Park Saturday , a week after the George Floyd protests and accompanying riots rattled the city .
Activists and groups from across Chicago gathered in the Near West Side park before heading north on Ashland Avenue and marching through West Town .
“ Being out here , seeing all different races come together — we ’ re here , we ’ re making a difference , we ’ re making a change , ” Savanah Wilbourn said .
“ I was shocked to see this many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be black to support Black Lives Matter , and that ’ s not true at all , ” said Wilbourn , who is black .
“ You just have to have the correct mindset to understand it.
” The massive crowd stretched nearly 20 blocks as protesters turned east on Division Street before reconvening at the the site of the former Cabrini Green public housing complex on the Near North Side .
At both Union Park and Cabrini Green , organizers from the group Activate Chi addressed the crowd with poetry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You hope that people can gather the empathy on their own , but the only way to possess that empathy sometimes is to have someone of that color express it to you , ” Activate Chi founder Dom Brown said .
“ The unity that we had with black and brown people speaking their perspectives is an eye-opening experience , especially when you ’ re gathered among so many people that share that same value.
” Getty Kasole , another Activate Chi organizer , said the protest was planned over four grueling days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , medical and logistical teams to keep the enormous crowd safe and coordinated .
“ We didn ’ t know what to expect , but the number of people that showed up has encouraged us to keep going , ” Kasole said .
“ This is just the beginning .
It ’ s invigorated us to keep marching until we get our demands met.
” Brown said he started Activate Chi during the 2016 presidential election and revived it recently when the nationwide Floyd protests reawakened his spirit of activism .
He concluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a passionate speech encouraging protestors to make their voices heard again by voting later this year .
“ It ’ s the most important thing to take away from this , ” he said afterward .
“ All of this will be in vain if we do not show up at the polls .
“ We have to beat these politicians up at the polls.
” The march also attracted other outspoken protestors , including Jeremy Saxon , whose Statue of Liberty costume made him stand out among the masses .
Saxon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to draw attention to the myth of the American Dream .
“ The United States is the most violent , oppressive force in the world , and that extends to the police and the police brutality against its own citizens , ” Saxon said .
“ But the evidence is clear : there are thousands of people demonstrating here , being heard and making sure that no other black life is lost as a result of police brutality , violence and murder.
” The city is again limiting access to the Loop by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend .
The only ones accessible by foot are at Lake Street , Wells Street , Washington Street and LaSalle Street .
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and police Supt .
David Brown are hoping to avoid a repeat of last weekend ’ s chaos , when a peaceful protest in Federal Plaza was followed by violent police clashes and widespread vandalism and looting .
Activate Chi organizers said Saturday that police commanders cooperated with demands that officers maintain only a limited presence and not wear riot gear , and that no arrests were made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more demonstrations , however , the city has shut down traffic on Lake Shore Drive from 31st Street to Fullerton Avenue .
Exits on Interstate 90/94 are closed from 18th Street to Fullerton .
The Eisenhower Expressway ( I-290 ) is closed at Ida B .
Wells Drive , and all I-55 traffic is being diverted onto I-90/94 .
Lightfoot ’ s 9 p.m. curfew is still in effect , with Illinois National Guard soldiers enforcing street closures .

An estimated crowd of 30,000 peaceful protesters demanding police reform returned to Union Park Saturday, a week after the George Floyd protests and accompanying riots rattled the city.
Activists and groups from across Chicago gathered in the Near West Side park before heading north on Ashland Avenue and marching through West Town.
“Being out here, seeing all different races come together — we’re here, we’re making a difference, we’re making a change,” Savanah Wilbourn said. “I was shocked to see this many people here.
“People think you have to be black to support Black Lives Matter, and that’s not true at all,” said Wilbourn, who is black. “You just have to have the correct mindset to understand it.”
The massive crowd stretched nearly 20 blocks as protesters turned east on Division Street before reconvening at the the site of the former Cabrini Green public housing complex on the Near North Side.
A woman listens to speakers at a rally Saturday in Unions Park while wearing a face mask with Black Lives Matter written on it. Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times
At both Union Park and Cabrini Green, organizers from the group Activate Chi addressed the crowd with poetry, songs, chants and speeches.
“You hope that people can gather the empathy on their own, but the only way to possess that empathy sometimes is to have someone of that color express it to you,” Activate Chi founder Dom Brown said. “The unity that we had with black and brown people speaking their perspectives is an eye-opening experience, especially when you’re gathered among so many people that share that same value.”
Getty Kasole, another Activate Chi organizer, said the protest was planned over four grueling days as the board recruited marketing, legal, medical and logistical teams to keep the enormous crowd safe and coordinated.
Here’s the current scene at the protest at Cabrini-Green: pic.twitter.com/exeXYZ7tVQ — Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) June 6, 2020
“We didn’t know what to expect, but the number of people that showed up has encouraged us to keep going,” Kasole said. “This is just the beginning. It’s invigorated us to keep marching until we get our demands met.”
Brown said he started Activate Chi during the 2016 presidential election and revived it recently when the nationwide Floyd protests reawakened his spirit of activism.
He concluded the sequence of speakers at Cabrini Green with a passionate speech encouraging protesters to make their voices heard again by voting later this year.
“It’s the most important thing to take away from this,” he said afterward. “All of this will be in vain if we do not show up at the polls.
“We have to beat these politicians up at the polls.”
Chicago police officers walk by a boarded-up business Saturday during a massive peaceful protest in Chicago calling for police reform. Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times
The march also attracted other outspoken protesters, including Jeremy Saxon, whose Statue of Liberty costume made him stand out among the masses.
Saxon said the purpose of his costume was to draw attention to the myth of the American Dream.
“The United States is the most violent, oppressive force in the world, and that extends to the police and the police brutality against its own citizens,” Saxon said. “But the evidence is clear: There are thousands of people demonstrating here, being heard and making sure that no other black life is lost as a result of police brutality, violence and murder.”
Thousands march north on Ashland Avenue Saturday during a peaceful protest for police reform in Chicago. Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Weekend closures with more protests expected
The city is again limiting access to the Loop by raising most Chicago River bridges. The only ones accessible by foot on Saturday were at Lake Street, Wells Street, Washington Street and LaSalle Street.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Supt. David Brown are hoping to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s chaos, when a peaceful protest in Federal Plaza was followed by violent police clashes and widespread vandalism and looting.
Activate Chi organizers said Saturday police commanders cooperated with demands that officers maintain only a limited presence and not wear riot gear, and no arrests were made during their protest.
In anticipation of more demonstrations, however, on Saturday the city had shut down traffic on Lake Shore Drive from 31st Street to Fullerton Avenue. Exits on Interstate 90/94 are closed from 18th Street to Fullerton. The Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) is closed at Ida B. Wells Drive, and all I-55 traffic is being diverted onto I-90/94.
Lightfoot’s 9 p.m. curfew is still in effect, with Illinois National Guard soldiers enforcing street closures.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-07--3 shot in Little Village

3 shot in Little Village

Two men and a woman were wounded in a shooting Sunday in Little Village on the Southwest Side .
They @ @ @ @ @ in the 2400 block of South Pulaski Road , according to Chicago police .
They @ @ @ @ @ on their own .
A 25-year-old man was shot in the leg , a 26-year-old @ @ @ @ @ backside and a 30-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder , police said @ @ @ @ @ condition .
The victims have been uncooperative with investigators and have not provided further details @ @ @ @ @ to police .
No one is in custody as Area Four detectives investigate .
Read @ @ @ @ @ track the city ’ s homicides .

Two men and a woman were wounded in a shooting Sunday in Little Village on the Southwest Side.
They were shot about 2:50 a.m. in the 2400 block of South Pulaski Road, according to Chicago police. They went to Mount Sinai Hospital on their own.
A 25-year-old man was shot in the leg, a 26-year-old woman was hit in the backside and a 30-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder, police said. All are in good condition.
The victims have been uncooperative with investigators and have not provided further details about the shooting, according to police.
No one is in custody as Area Four detectives investigate.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-07--Dear Abby: Virtual dinners with daughter, grandchild help couple fight isolation

DEAR ABBY : May I share with you a way my husband and I are staying connected ?
My daughter came up with the idea .
She and her daughter live a good distance from us .
She decided the four of us should have a virtual dinner together three times a week .
We move our dining chairs together and position a tablet opposite us so we are visible on the screen .
They do the same .
We use FaceTime ( Skype or a similar app would also work ) to connect online .
We set dinner on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proceed to eat — all the while talking , joking and laughing as if we were in each other ’ s presence .
Abby , I can ’ t tell you how much this has alleviated the feelings of isolation .
We look forward to it all day .
We phone , text and email at other times , as well , but these dinners together are a very special hour or more that give us a feeling of still being connected .
It ’ s a difficult time right now , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I bless my amazing and wonderful daughter every day for thinking of it .
— STAYING CLOSE IN CONNECTICUT DEAR STAYING CLOSE : For those who , because of travel restrictions or financial constraints , can not be together in person , this is a tradition that could continue well after the quarantine has lifted .
I , too , bless your amazing and wonderful daughter for coming up with the idea and you for sharing it .
Salut and bon appetit !
DEAR ABBY : My wife and I have about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our family .
As each of them has married , we have given them generous gifts .
My wife and I have two adult children .
When our daughter was married 10 years ago , she had a big reception , with all the best of everything .
Our son chose to elope last year .
He had a small ceremony when they returned — just parents and grandparents .
My wife is now very upset that no one has acknowledged the wedding with even a card — let alone a gift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our families ?
Is it customary to give gifts only when there is a traditional ceremony and reception ?
— EMPTY-HANDED IN ILLINOIS DEAR EMPTY-HANDED : I can see why your wife is upset .
Because you have been so generous with your family members when they were married , it would have been thoughtful had they reciprocated with your son .
However , the rule of etiquette is that gifts are required when someone accepts a wedding invitation , and your son chose to elope instead of having one , which may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relatives .
DEAR ABBY : My mother-in-law is wigging out because I allow our two cats and our dog to lick mixing bowls and dinner plates before I put them in the dishwasher .
We have an active , healthy family , with no allergies , chronic health problems or obesity .
Our house is clean , although I wouldn ’ t eat off my floors .
Shoes are left in the laundry room .
We have never even had a case of flu , thanks to flu shots , common sense and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to do a long wash with a heated drying cycle .
Am I terrible ?
I fail to see the problem , but she thinks I ’ m liable to poison the kids .
— WONDERING IN THE SOUTH DEAR WONDERING : You are not going to poison the kids , yourself or her son , but you could cause problems for your feline family members if they happen to eat any garlic or onions .
That said , you may give your mother-in-law a coronary if you continue letting her see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in the interest of family harmony , when she ’ s around , cut it out .
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DEAR ABBY: May I share with you a way my husband and I are staying connected? My daughter came up with the idea. She and her daughter live a good distance from us. She decided the four of us should have a virtual dinner together three times a week.
We move our dining chairs together and position a tablet opposite us so we are visible on the screen. They do the same. We use FaceTime (Skype or a similar app would also work) to connect online. We set dinner on the table, say grace together and proceed to eat — all the while talking, joking and laughing as if we were in each other’s presence.
Abby, I can’t tell you how much this has alleviated the feelings of isolation. We look forward to it all day. We phone, text and email at other times, as well, but these dinners together are a very special hour or more that give us a feeling of still being connected. It’s a difficult time right now, but this is such a simple thing. I bless my amazing and wonderful daughter every day for thinking of it. — STAYING CLOSE IN CONNECTICUT
DEAR STAYING CLOSE: For those who, because of travel restrictions or financial constraints, cannot be together in person, this is a tradition that could continue well after the quarantine has lifted. I, too, bless your amazing and wonderful daughter for coming up with the idea and you for sharing it. Salut and bon appetit!
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have about a dozen nieces and nephews on each side of our family. As each of them has married, we have given them generous gifts.
My wife and I have two adult children. When our daughter was married 10 years ago, she had a big reception, with all the best of everything. Our son chose to elope last year. He had a small ceremony when they returned — just parents and grandparents.
My wife is now very upset that no one has acknowledged the wedding with even a card — let alone a gift. Should we bring this up to our families? Is it customary to give gifts only when there is a traditional ceremony and reception? — EMPTY-HANDED IN ILLINOIS
DEAR EMPTY-HANDED: I can see why your wife is upset. Because you have been so generous with your family members when they were married, it would have been thoughtful had they reciprocated with your son. However, the rule of etiquette is that gifts are required when someone accepts a wedding invitation, and your son chose to elope instead of having one, which may explain the lack of response from your relatives.
DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is wigging out because I allow our two cats and our dog to lick mixing bowls and dinner plates before I put them in the dishwasher. We have an active, healthy family, with no allergies, chronic health problems or obesity. Our house is clean, although I wouldn’t eat off my floors. Shoes are left in the laundry room. We have never even had a case of flu, thanks to flu shots, common sense and probably some luck.
Our dishwasher is set to do a long wash with a heated drying cycle. Am I terrible? I fail to see the problem, but she thinks I’m liable to poison the kids. — WONDERING IN THE SOUTH
DEAR WONDERING: You are not going to poison the kids, yourself or her son, but you could cause problems for your feline family members if they happen to eat any garlic or onions. That said, you may give your mother-in-law a coronary if you continue letting her see what you have been doing. So, in the interest of family harmony, when she’s around, cut it out.
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chicagosun-times--2020-06-07--I’m a suburban teacher, and many of my students are losing out with remote learning.

Thank you for covering the challenge of educating students during the pandemic .
I am a third-grade teacher in Melrose Park .
Many of my students are among millions in the U.S. who aren ’ t getting the same educational opportunities as their peers because they lack adequate digital access .
It ’ s been challenging to switch to e-learning .
I am missing 25 % of my class because not all of my students have access to technology .
They may have cell phones , but they don ’ t have internet access to the abundance of online resources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ puts them at a disadvantage because their fellow classmates are able to watch educational videos or play educational games , while they ’ re just completing worksheets I give them .
Our superintendent had to ask for permission from the state government to allow teachers in schools to prepare learning packets for our students .
We are going to school every two weeks to provide work for our students who can ’ t complete their learning online .
Luckily , the parents of my students do have cell phones , so I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via text .
At least there ’ s one method to connect to my families .
I grieve over the lost opportunity to learn .
Distance learning doesn ’ t replace the live interactions I have with my students .
I miss our experiments , our conversations , our connections .
Technology like Zoom only allows me to connect with some of my students , not all .
I miss them terribly , and I can not wait to see them in person .
Seeing them virtually is the next best thing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleasure of seeing all my kids online during a most vulnerable time in our country ’ s history .
I ’ m on the front lines , and I ’ m asking that Congress step in to close the digital divide now , before my students lose more of the education they need to succeed .
I find myself trying to find a rationale for why racism exists in the United States .
I think particularly about racism against those who are black , most of whom have ancestors who were brought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , held in captivity , and forced to work as slaves .
These humans were subjected to inhumane treatment and then , after being “ liberated , ” were subjected to continuing prejudice and racism .
That treatment still continues today .
There are stories of World War II Army veterans who were denied jobs when they returned home because of their color .
They were also denied housing just for being black , or if they were in an interracial marriage .
The indignities continue .
This racism is ingrained in many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t even realize it .
It is automatic .
I realize this as I look back at my own upbringing .
Even individuals of color who are seen as successful face discrimination every day .
I wonder how we can make this up to these Americans .
I may be becoming amenable to some form of reparations .
Those who would argue with me are proving my point .
The first step on the path towards getting a police force that accomplishes the goals of the residents and respects all citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compensation .
I can assure you if pay raises and pension payments were tied to how many civilians are killed each year , that stuff would be significantly curtailed .

Thank you for covering the challenge of educating students during the pandemic. I am a third grade teacher in Melrose Park. Many of my students are among millions in the U.S. who aren’t getting the same educational opportunities as their peers because they lack adequate digital access.
It’s been challenging to switch to e-learning. I am missing 25% of my class because not all of my students have access to technology. They may have cell phones, but they don’t have internet access to the abundance of online resources available to schools right now.
That puts them at a disadvantage because their fellow classmates are able to watch educational videos or play educational games, while they’re just completing worksheets I give them.
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Our superintendent had to ask for permission from the state government to allow teachers in schools to prepare learning packets for our students. We are going to school every two weeks to provide work for our students who can’t complete their learning online.
Luckily, the parents of my students do have cell phones, so I am able to use Remind to send messages via text. At least there’s one method to connect to my families.
I grieve over the lost opportunity to learn. Distance learning doesn’t replace the live interactions I have with my students. I miss our experiments, our conversations, our connections.
Technology like Zoom only allows me to connect with some of my students, not all. I miss them terribly, and I cannot wait to see them in person. Seeing them virtually is the next best thing, yet I don’t have the pleasure of seeing all my kids online during a most vulnerable time in our country’s history.
I’m on the front lines, and I’m asking that Congress step in to close the digital divide now, before my students lose more of the education they need to succeed.
Tara Ehrenberg, Melrose Park
Ready for reparations
I find myself trying to find a rationale for why racism exists in the United States. I think particularly about racism against those who are black, most of whom have ancestors who were brought to America’s shores against their will, held in captivity and forced to work as slaves.
These humans were subjected to inhumane treatment and then, after being “liberated,” were subjected to continuing prejudice and racism. That treatment still continues today.
There are stories of World War II Army veterans who were denied jobs when they returned home because of their color. They were also denied housing just for being black or if they were in an interracial marriage. The indignities continue.
This racism is ingrained in many American’s psyches, and they don’t even realize it. It is automatic. I realize this as I look back at my own upbringing.
Even individuals of color who are seen as successful face discrimination every day. I wonder how we can make this up to these Americans.
I may be becoming amenable to some form of reparations.
Those who would argue with me are proving my point.
Karen Wagner, Rolling Meadows
Stop paying for brutality
The first step on the path toward getting a police force that accomplishes the goals of the residents and respects all citizens is tying that those things to their compensation.
I can assure you if pay raises and pension payments were tied to how many civilians are killed each year, that stuff would be significantly curtailed.
Don Anderson, Oak Park


chicagosun-times--2020-06-07--Man missing from Jeffery Manor

Man missing from Jeffery Manor

Police are looking for a man who has been missing since last week from Jeffery Manor on the South Side @ @ @ @ @ , was last seen May 31 near the 9900 block of South Yates Avenue , @ @ @ @ @ alert from Chicago police .
He may need medical attention .
Cohen was driving a @ @ @ @ @ a White Sox license plate , police said .
The vehicle was found June 6 @ @ @ @ @ Avenue in Little Village .
Cohen is a 5-foot-8 , 190-pound man with brown eyes @ @ @ @ @ said .
He has multiple tattoos including a tribal ring around his bicep , the @ @ @ @ @ symbol and comedy and tragedy masks .
He also has a metal plate in his @ @ @ @ @ is asked to call Area Two detectives at 312-747-8274 .
Read more on crime , @ @ @ @ @ s homicides .

Police are looking for a man who has been missing since last week from Jeffery Manor on the South Side.
Paul Cohen, 53, was last seen May 31 near the 9900 block of South Yates Avenue, according to a missing person alert from Chicago police. He may need medical attention.
Cohen was driving a gray 2018 Toyota SUV with a White Sox license plate, police said. The vehicle was found June 6 near Cermak Road and Kedzie Avenue in Little Village.
Cohen is a 5-foot-8, 190-pound man with brown eyes and black hair, police said. He has multiple tattoos including a tribal ring around his bicep, the taurus symbol, the infinity symbol and comedy and tragedy masks. He also has a metal plate in his ankle.
Anyone with information is asked to call Area Two detectives at 312-747-8274.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-07--Man charged with attempted murder in Cicero stabbing

A man has been charged with stabbing someone repeatedly on Friday in west suburban Cicero .
Tyrell M. Howard stabbed @ @ @ @ @ 20 times about 12:15 p.m. in the 5100 block of West Roosevelt Road , according @ @ @ @ @ police .
Witnesses detained him until police arrived and took him into custody .
Howard @ @ @ @ @ count of attempted first-degree murder , police said .

A man has been charged with stabbing someone repeatedly on Friday in west suburban Cicero.
Tyrell M. Howard stabbed the female victim more than 20 times about 12:15 p.m. in the 5100 block of West Roosevelt Road, according to a statement from Cicero police. Witnesses detained him until police arrived and took him into custody.
Howard is charged with a felony count of attempted first-degree murder, police said.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-07--2 armed robberies reported on same Lawndale block

Two people were robbed recently on the same block in Lawndale on the West Side .
The robberies happened in @ @ @ @ @ June 4 in the 1200 block of South Spaulding Avenue , Chicago police said .
@ @ @ @ @ or three males pulled out a gun , hit the victim and stole their property @ @ @ @ @ with information is asked to call Area Four detectives at 312-746-8352 .
Read more on @ @ @ @ @ city ’ s homicides .

Two people were robbed recently on the same block in Lawndale on the West Side.
The robberies happened in the afternoon May 27 and June 4 in the 1200 block of South Spaulding Avenue, Chicago police said.
In both incidents, two or three males pulled out a gun, hit the victim and stole their property, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Area Four detectives at 312-746-8352.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-06--Deputy killed, 2 other officers shot in California ambush

SANTA CRUZ , Calif. — A Santa Cruz County sheriff ’ s deputy was killed and two other law enforcement officers were wounded when they were shot Saturday while making an arrest , authorities said .
Sgt .
Damon Gutzwiller was shot and killed in Ben Lomond , an unincorporated area near Santa Cruz , Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart said .
A second deputy was injured , and a third officer , from the California Highway Patrol , was shot in his hand , Hart said .
Gutzwiller “ was a beloved figure here at the sheriff ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The suspect was shot during the arrest and is still being treated at the hospital , Hart said .
He has not been booked yet .
The Sheriff ’ s Department and the FBI are investigating .
About 1:30 p.m. , authorities received a call about a suspicious van .
The caller said they saw guns and bomb-making devices , Hart said .
When deputies arrived , the van left and the sheriffs followed .
As deputies began investigating , they were ambushed with gunfire , Hart said .
After Gutzwiller was shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carjacked one vehicle and attempted to carjack a second vehicle .
Hart said “ Damon showed up today to do his job , to keep this community safe , and his life was taken needlessly ” The sheriff ’ s office is asking the community to remain vigilant and is continuing to investigate if there are any others involved .
Resident Kathy Crocker brought a bouquet to the Sheriff ’ s office as Hart gave a news conference about the shootings .
“ It just breaks my heart that this keeps happening , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entered the building .
The shooting shocked the small community of Ben Lomond , a town of about 6,000 people tucked up in the Santa Cruz mountains .

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A Santa Cruz County sheriff’s deputy was killed and two other law enforcement officers were wounded when they were shot Saturday while making an arrest, authorities said.
Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller was shot and killed in Ben Lomond, an unincorporated area near Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart said. A second deputy was injured, and a third officer, from the California Highway Patrol, was shot in his hand, Hart said.
Gutzwiller “was a beloved figure here at the sheriff’s office,” Hart said.
The suspect was shot during the arrest and is still being treated at the hospital, Hart said. He has not been booked yet. The Sheriff’s Department and the FBI are investigating.
About 1:30 p.m., authorities received a call about a suspicious van. The caller said they saw guns and bomb-making devices, Hart said.
When deputies arrived, the van left and the sheriffs followed. As deputies began investigating, they were ambushed with gunfire, Hart said.
After Gutzwiller was shot, the suspect confronted CHP officers and carjacked one vehicle and attempted to carjack a second vehicle.
Hart said “Damon showed up today to do his job, to keep this community safe, and his life was taken needlessly”
The sheriff’s office is asking the community to remain vigilant and is continuing to investigate if there are any others involved.
Resident Kathy Crocker brought a bouquet to the Sheriff’s office as Hart gave a news conference about the shootings.
“It just breaks my heart that this keeps happening,” she said, as teary-eyed deputies entered the building.
The shooting shocked the small community of Ben Lomond, a town of about 6,000 people tucked up in the Santa Cruz mountains.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-07--Mayor lifts citywide curfew effective immediately

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Sunday via a Twitter post she was lifting the citywide 9 p.m. curfew effective immediately .
Lightfoot announced the cancellation of the curfew about 12:30 p.m. saying , “ I know this time in our city and our country has been difficult for us all , and I am grateful to our residents for working together to navigate this challenging time.
” Lightfoot first imposed the 9 p.m. through 6 a.m. curfew May 30 , after a weekend of violent protest throughout the city .
Saturday saw about 30,000 people demonstrate peacefully that did not result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue today .
City officials have not yet officially reopened the Chicago Lakefront Trail , but walkers , joggers and cyclists have returned to the popular 18.5-mile stretch regardless .
Wooden police blockades have been moved off to the side at some entrances , allowing unimpeded access .
A city worker directing traffic said Sunday she ’ d been instructed to turn away cars but not bikes or pedestrians .
Al Schwartz , a Buena Park resident , said he ’ d seen from his window others walking the trail for the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same .
Despite the ongoing closure , no one gave him trouble .

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Sunday via a Twitter post she was lifting the citywide 9 p.m. curfew effective immediately.
Lightfoot announced the cancellation of the curfew about 12:30 p.m. saying, “I know this time in our city and our country has been difficult for us all, and I am grateful to our residents for working together to navigate this challenging time.”
The curfew is lifted effective immediately. I know this time in our city and our country has been difficult for us all, and I’m grateful to our residents for working together to navigate this challenging time. — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) June 7, 2020
Lightfoot first imposed the 9 p.m. through 6 a.m. curfew May 30, after a weekend of violent protest throughout the city.
Saturday saw about 30,000 people demonstrate peacefully that did not result in a single arrest. More protests continue today.
City officials have not yet officially reopened the Chicago Lakefront Trail, but walkers, joggers and cyclists have returned to the popular 18.5-mile stretch regardless.
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Wooden police blockades have been moved off to the side at some entrances, allowing unimpeded access. A city worker directing traffic said Sunday she’d been instructed to turn away cars but not bikes or pedestrians.
Al Schwartz, a Buena Park resident, said he’d seen from his window others walking the trail for the past week and decided Sunday to do the same. Despite the ongoing closure, no one gave him trouble.