chicagosun-times--2020-06-01--CPS to resume food distribution program after safety concerns led to day-long suspension

Chicago Public Schools plans to resume meal distribution Tuesday after a day-long suspension Monday because of safety concerns surrounding looting and protests around the city .
The district , the nation ’ s third largest , has given out more than 12.5 million meals since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through a food program that has been widely praised by parents who rely on schools as a primary food source .
Of CPS ’ 355,000 students , 271,000 come from low-income families and about 17,000 are homeless .
“ We know our meal sites serve as a critical community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this essential service for our families tomorrow following an assessment of ongoing activities , ” CPS CEO Janice Jackson said in a news release .
Chicago police will help with security in the areas around school pick-up sites , she said .
The decision to suspend the program late Sunday night faced immediate criticism and was an abrupt change from a letter sent to parents earlier in the evening by Jackson that said the district would continue to provide free meals for all students .
Shortly before 10:30 p.m. , the district posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on the evolving nature of activity across the city , we are suspending grab-and-go meal sites and all other school and administrative office activities tomorrow.
” CPS said staff will work from home and remote learning will continue Monday .
Workers ’ access to public transportation was one obstacle after the city shut down CTA routes Sunday night and reopened them at 6 a.m. Monday .
Officials also worried there could be a shortage of staff available with many workers voicing concerns about their safety at distribution sites .
Jackson said at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made the decision to temporarily suspend the program because of safety concerns for food workers and families .
“ This is a crisis .
We are in crisis mode , ” Jackson said .
“ I can tell you I live in these communities , the communities that have been shown on TV over the past few days .
So I know , I have a good gut sense about the safety , and our goal is to make sure any program that we ’ re implementing is done with that in mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to live with myself if something happened to a student or family member while they were trying to go and get food , ” she said .
“ We understand that food is a basic need , which is why CPS has distributed over 12 million meals since the pandemic occurred , and we look forward to getting back to doing that.
” The district noted Monday morning that families who have signed up for home delivery would continue to receive their food , and anyone looking to set up that service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jackson said 18,000 meals were scheduled to be delivered to 3,000 homes Monday , and CPS has the capacity to take on more requests .
But that still left thousands looking for an alternative , as an average of 211,800 meals have been handed out daily since schools closed because of the coronavirus in mid-March .
Chance the Rapper tweeted Monday morning that “ taking away the food isn ’ t the way to get people to calm down.
” The Chicago Teachers Union also criticized the move to cut school-site food pick-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living in areas of extreme unrest and trauma into remote learning tomorrow .
Now it ’ s cutting off their access to food.
” CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates , reached after the announcement , said only that she was “ speechless.
” Ald .
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa ( 35th ) , a frequent critic of Mayor Lori Lightfoot and member of the City Council ’ s progressive caucus , tweeted : “ Who is making these decisions ?
Our families rely on this food .
The food distribution at Nixon Elementary in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hardest hit by COVID-19 ) runs out of meals every day .
What even is the rationale here ?
” Chicago has been the scene of many peaceful protests the past few days against police brutality , systemic oppression and the killing by Minneapolis police of George Floyd .
Aside from those gatherings , widespread looting , vandalism and destruction has hit businesses throughout the city , including many grocery stores and convenience stores on the South , Southwest and West sides , which are alternative places families would otherwise try to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday largely addressed the issue of racism in the United States and her worries “ as a mother of a black boy who is worried for him , and the millions of other black boys in our country.
” “ I worry that when he leaves our home to ride bikes with his friends , he will come back to me as a headline , a hashtag , a rallying cry — an Ahmaud , a Breonna , a George , ” Jackson wrote .
“ We must acknowledge that far too many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pain as part of normal life .
Fear should not be the first thing we feel in the morning and the last thing we feel at night but it is for many in the African American community .
If we are going to progress as a society , this moment must lead us to confront racism — in all of its forms — on a daily basis .
”

Chicago Public Schools plans to resume meal distribution Tuesday after a day-long suspension Monday because of safety concerns surrounding looting and protests around the city.
The district, the nation’s third largest, has given out more than 12.5 million meals since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through a food program that has been widely praised by parents who rely on schools as a primary food source. Of CPS’ 355,000 students, 271,000 come from low-income families and about 17,000 are homeless.
“We know our meal sites serve as a critical community resource and we are ready to resume this essential service for our families tomorrow following an assessment of ongoing activities,” CPS CEO Janice Jackson said in a news release. Chicago police will help with security in the areas around school pick-up sites, she said.
The decision to suspend the program late Sunday night faced immediate criticism and was an abrupt change from a letter sent to parents earlier in the evening by Jackson that said the district would continue to provide free meals for all students.
Shortly before 10:30 p.m., the district posted on its social media accounts that “based on the evolving nature of activity across the city, we are suspending grab-and-go meal sites and all other school and administrative office activities tomorrow.” CPS said staff will work from home and remote learning will continue Monday.
Workers’ access to public transportation was one obstacle after the city shut down CTA routes Sunday night and reopened them at 6 a.m. Monday. Officials also worried there could be a shortage of staff available with many workers voicing concerns about their safety at distribution sites.
Jackson said at a Monday morning news conference that she made the decision to temporarily suspend the program because of safety concerns for food workers and families.
“This is a crisis. We are in crisis mode,” Jackson said. “I can tell you I live in these communities, the communities that have been shown on TV over the past few days. So I know, I have a good gut sense about the safety, and our goal is to make sure any program that we’re implementing is done with that in mind.
“I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if something happened to a student or family member while they were trying to go and get food,” she said. “We understand that food is a basic need, which is why CPS has distributed over 12 million meals since the pandemic occurred, and we look forward to getting back to doing that.”
The district noted Monday morning that families who have signed up for home delivery would continue to receive their food, and anyone looking to set up that service can call (773) 553-5437. Jackson said 18,000 meals were scheduled to be delivered to 3,000 homes Monday, and CPS has the capacity to take on more requests.
But that still left thousands looking for an alternative, as an average of 211,800 meals have been handed out daily since schools closed because of the coronavirus in mid-March.
Chance the Rapper tweeted Monday morning that “taking away the food isn’t the way to get people to calm down.”
The Chicago Teachers Union also criticized the move to cut school-site food pick-up: “CPS is already forcing children living in areas of extreme unrest and trauma into remote learning tomorrow. Now it’s cutting off their access to food.”
CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates, reached after the announcement, said only that she was “speechless.”
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th), a frequent critic of Mayor Lori Lightfoot and member of the City Council’s progressive caucus, tweeted: “Who is making these decisions? Our families rely on this food. The food distribution at Nixon Elementary in 60639 (one of the ZIP codes hardest hit by COVID-19) runs out of meals every day. What even is the rationale here?”
Chicago has been the scene of many peaceful protests the past few days against police brutality, systemic oppression and the killing by Minneapolis police of George Floyd.
Aside from those gatherings, widespread looting, vandalism and destruction has hit businesses throughout the city, including many grocery stores and convenience stores on the South, Southwest and West sides, which are alternative places families would otherwise try to get food.
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Jackson’s letter earlier Sunday largely addressed the issue of racism in the United States and her worries “as a mother of a black boy who is worried for him, and the millions of other black boys in our country.”
“I worry that when he leaves our home to ride bikes with his friends, he will come back to me as a headline, a hashtag, a rallying cry — an Ahmaud, a Breonna, a George,” Jackson wrote.
“We must acknowledge that far too many of us have come to accept fear and pain as part of normal life. Fear should not be the first thing we feel in the morning and the last thing we feel at night but it is for many in the African American community. If we are going to progress as a society, this moment must lead us to confront racism — in all of its forms — on a daily basis.”


chicagosun-times--2020-06-01--Man charged in deadly stabbing of security guard in Washington Park

A resident of a Washington Park apartment building stabbed and killed the building ’ s security guard after he was confronted about damage to the property , Cook County prosecutors said Monday .
Security cameras captured Ramon Rosario stabbing Kenneth McKinney , 53 , several times in the back , in the 6200 block of King Drive , Assistant State ’ s Attorney James Murphy said .
Another resident also witnessed the incident that took place 2 a.m. Saturday , Murphy said .
Two residents saw Rosario , 43 , earlier locked in the building ’ s courtyard and banging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the residents was on the phone with McKinney to tell him about the situation when they heard Rosario smash a glass window and saw him walk down the hallway , Murphy said .
Rosario took an elevator to the first floor and tried to exit through the building ’ s front door but was confronted by McKinney who was on security duty , Murphy said .
Rosario responded by lunging at McKinney with an eight-inch kitchen knife , stabbing him once in the back , Murphy said .
McKinney was able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stairwell before tripping on a landing .
There , Rosario stabbed him “ approximately two more times ” in the back , Murphy said .
Another resident heard the commotion , called 911 , ran down the stairs and saw the stabbing , Murphy said .
McKinney was unresponsive when Chicago police officers showed up .
The Hyde Park resident was later pronounced dead as a result of his injuries at University of Chicago Hospital , Murphy said .
Police found Rosario about 10 minutes later walking down 61st Street , bloodied and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Murphy said .
He was also taken to University of Chicago Hospital to for a hand injury .
Rosario ’ s has two prior felonies and three misdemeanors , prosecutors said .
Navarro ordered Rosario held without bail for first-degree murder .
He is expected back in court June 19 .

A resident of a Washington Park apartment building stabbed and killed the building’s security guard after he was confronted about damage to the property, Cook County prosecutors said Monday.
Security cameras captured Ramon Rosario stabbing Kenneth McKinney, 53, several times in the back, in the 6200 block of King Drive, Assistant State’s Attorney James Murphy said.
Another resident also witnessed the incident that took place 2 a.m. Saturday, Murphy said.
Two residents saw Rosario, 43, earlier locked in the building’s courtyard and banging on doors, Murphy said.
One of the residents was on the phone with McKinney to tell him about the situation when they heard Rosario smash a glass window and saw him walk down the hallway, Murphy said.
Rosario took an elevator to the first floor and tried to exit through the building’s front door but was confronted by McKinney who was on security duty, Murphy said.
Rosario responded by lunging at McKinney with an eight-inch kitchen knife, stabbing him once in the back, Murphy said.
McKinney was able to get up and run into a nearby stairwell before tripping on a landing. There, Rosario stabbed him “approximately two more times” in the back, Murphy said.
Ramon Rosario Chicago police
Another resident heard the commotion, called 911, ran down the stairs and saw the stabbing, Murphy said.
McKinney was unresponsive when Chicago police officers showed up. The Hyde Park resident was later pronounced dead as a result of his injuries at University of Chicago Hospital, Murphy said.
Police found Rosario about 10 minutes later walking down 61st Street, bloodied and with the knife still in hand, Murphy said. He was also taken to University of Chicago Hospital to for a hand injury.
Rosario has mental health issues, Assistant Public Defender Margaret Domin told Judge David Navarro.
Rosario’s has two prior felonies and three misdemeanors, prosecutors said.
Navarro ordered Rosario held without bail for first-degree murder. He is expected back in court June 19.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-01--1 shot, 1 killed in West Englewood

1 shot, 1 killed in West Englewood

A man was killed and another was shot Monday in West Englewood on the South Side .
About 2:35 p.m. @ @ @ @ @ men were in the 7300 block of South Seeley Avenue when a sedan pulled up @ @ @ @ @ The men ran and someone in the sedan fired shots .
The 44-year-old man was @ @ @ @ @ side , police said .
He was pronounced dead at Holy Cross Hospital .
The @ @ @ @ @ s office hasn ’ t released details about his death .
The 37-year-old was shot @ @ @ @ @ taken to the same hospital in good condition , police said .
Read more on @ @ @ @ @ city ’ s homicides .

A man was killed and another was shot Monday in West Englewood on the South Side.
About 2:35 p.m., the 24 and 37-year-old men were in the 7300 block of South Seeley Avenue when a sedan pulled up, Chicago police said. The men ran and someone in the sedan fired shots.
The 24-year-old man was shot in the arm and side, police said. He was pronounced dead at Holy Cross Hospital.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the man as being Shanon Steward. He lived in Englewood. Autopsy results Tuesday found he died from his wounds and ruled his death a homicide.
The 37-year-old was shot in the torso and was taken to the same hospital in good condition, police said.
Area Two detectives are investigating.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-01--Chicago’s curfew raises concerns about civil liberties — but it’s defensible and necessary

Civil libertarians are slamming curfews that have been imposed by Chicago and other cities , but mayors and police chiefs require access to every legal measure — emphasis on legal — to quell unrest right now .
It is obvious that a significant number of people are exploiting lawful mass protests over the death of George Floyd to loot and destroy property throughout the city .
The 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew imposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot , clearing the streets of most law-abiding people , is intended to make it easier for the police to spot looters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports that a Galesburg man arrested for curfew violation in Chicago turned out to be responsible for both helping to burn a Minneapolis police station on one night and trashing downtown Chicago buildings on another .
We recognize that curfews are problematic .
By their nature , they place limits on people who are engaged in lawful First Amendment conduct , in this case protesting the police treatment of Floyd and the record of too many similar deaths at the hands of police .
They complicate the lives of people who must commute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the curfew , including health care professionals , and expose them to mistaken criminal charges .
Curfews can be enforced unevenly , and in Minneapolis , some protesters have ignored that city ’ s curfew .
Moreover , a curfew imposed until further notice , such as Lightfoot ’ s , could be seen as perpetuating the very same arbitrary system of policing that people are protesting .
The ACLU , in a tweet , said the curfew “ invites arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement.
” But the ACLU ’ s suggestion that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city “ where there is imminent danger of danger or harm ” strikes us as unrealistic .
Looting , arson and other crimes have broken out in unpredictable patterns around the city .
In New York , anarchists reportedly used scouts to find areas with no police presence .
When that occurs , only a citywide curfew can be effective .
On Monday , Los Angeles announced its third night of a curfew , and New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo announced a curfew for New York City , despite Police Commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people think a curfew would be helpful “ they don ’ t understand what ’ s going on.
” Among other municipalities that have imposed curfews are Cleveland , Detroit , Denver , Philadelphia and some Chicago suburbs .
Research on the benefits of curfews for adults is limited .
But as a temporary measure — this too shall pass — we believe Chicago and other cities are within proper bounds in imposing curfews for the safety of residents .

Civil libertarians are slamming curfews that have been imposed by Chicago and other cities, but mayors and police chiefs require access to every legal measure — emphasis on legal — to quell unrest right now.
It is obvious that a significant number of people are exploiting lawful mass protests over the death of George Floyd to loot and destroy property throughout the city. The 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew imposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, clearing the streets of most law-abiding people, is intended to make it easier for the police to spot looters, arsonists and other criminals.
The FBI reports that a Galesburg man arrested for curfew violation in Chicago turned out to be responsible for both helping to burn a Minneapolis police station on one night and trashing downtown Chicago buildings on another.
Editorials bug Editorials
We recognize that curfews are problematic. By their nature, they place limits on people who are engaged in lawful First Amendment conduct, in this case protesting the police treatment of Floyd and the record of too many similar deaths at the hands of police. They complicate the lives of people who must commute to work during the hours covered by the curfew, including health care professionals, and expose them to mistaken criminal charges.
Curfews can be enforced unevenly, and in Minneapolis, some protesters have ignored that city’s curfew.
Moreover, a curfew imposed until further notice, such as Lightfoot’s, could be seen as perpetuating the very same arbitrary system of policing that people are protesting. The ACLU, in a tweet, said the curfew “invites arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement.”
But the ACLU’s suggestion that a curfew be imposed only in areas of the city “where there is imminent danger of danger or harm” strikes us as unrealistic. Looting, arson and other crimes have broken out in unpredictable patterns around the city. In New York, anarchists reportedly used scouts to find areas with no police presence. When that occurs, only a citywide curfew can be effective.
On Monday, Los Angeles announced its third night of a curfew, and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a curfew for New York City, despite Police Commissioner Dermot Shea’s comment that if people think a curfew would be helpful “they don’t understand what’s going on.” Among other municipalities that have imposed curfews are Cleveland, Detroit, Denver, Philadelphia and some Chicago suburbs.
Research on the benefits of curfews for adults is limited. But as a temporary measure — this too shall pass — we believe Chicago and other cities are within proper bounds in imposing curfews for the safety of residents.
Send letters to letters@suntimes.com.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-01--Trump poised to mobilize military: ‘These are acts of domestic terror’

Calling protests across the U.S. “ acts of domestic terror , ” President Donald Trump on Monday said he will mobilize the U.S. military and other federal assets to end “ the destruction and arson ” if local officials do not take stronger actions against demonstrators .
“ I am taking immediate presidential action to stop the violence and restore security and safety in America by mobilizing all available federal resources civilian and military to stop the rioting and looting to end the destruction and arson and to protect the rights of law abiding Americans including your second amendment rights.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. was grappling with looters and violence drowning out the voices of peaceful protesters in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis .
“ The spilling of innocent blood is an offense to humanity , and a crime against God .
America needs creation not destruction .
Cooperation not contempt , security , not anarchy .
Healing not hatred.
” Local officials in Chicago , the state of Illinois and across the nation have ordered curfews and National Guard troops to assist local law enforcement .
“ These are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acts of domestic terror .
The destruction of innocent life .
And the spilling of innocent blood is an offense to humanity , and a crime against God .
America needs creation not destruction .
Cooperation not contempt , security , not anarchy , ” Trump said .
He also put pressure on governors to increase their use of the National Guard .
“ Today I have strongly recommended to every governor to deploy the National Guard in sufficient numbers that we dominate the streets , mayors and governors must establish an overwhelming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been well .
If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents , then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them.
” Pritzker appeared on MSNBC and CNN shortly after Trump , said he was not going to ask for active military troops to be deployed to Illinois .
“ We will not be doing that and I can ’ t imagine any state will do that , ” he told MSNBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Well , it ’ s illegal .
He can ’ t do it .
We won ’ t request military assistance here in the state of Illinois .
I can ’ t imagine why any governor is going to do that .
This is , it ’ s ridiculous .
Earlier Monday , in a conference call , Trump urged governors “ to dominate ” with arrests or look “ like a bunch of jerks.
” Gov .
J.B. Pritzker , on the call , hit back over White House rhetoric .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it ’ s not OK for that officer to choke George Floyd to death , but we have to call for calm .
We have to have police reform called for .
We ’ ve called out our National Guard and our State Police , but the rhetoric that ’ s coming out of the White House is making it worse , ” Pritzker said .
“ And I need to say that people are feeling real pain out there .
And we ’ ve got to have national leadership in calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re addressing the concerns of the legitimate peaceful protesters .
That will help us to bring order.
” Trump responded , “ OK , well thank you very much , J.B .
I don ’ t like your rhetoric very much either because I watched it with respect to the coronavirus and I don ’ t like your rhetoric much either .
I think you could have done a much better job , frankly.
” The president also told Pritzker the country needs “ law and order.
” White House press secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump may invoke “ The Insurrection Act ” in order to have the legal authority to deploy active duty U.S. military to states .
“ The Insurrection Act , it ’ s one of the tools available , whether the president decides to pursue that , that ’ s his prerogative , ” McEnany said .
The 1807 law enables a president to deploy the military “ to suppress , in any State , any insurrection , domestic violence , unlawful combination , or conspiracy.
” As protests swell outside the White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump said he was dispatching soldiers to D.C. ; some military police were already on duty near the White House .
As for Washington , Trump said , “ As we speak , I am dispatching thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers military personnel and law enforcement officers to stop the rioting looting vandalism assaults and the wanton destruction of property .
We are putting everybody on warning our seven o ’ clock curfew will be strictly enforced .
Those who threaten innocent life and property will be arrested detained and prosecuted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I want the organizers of this terror , to be on notice that you will face severe criminal penalties and lengthy sentences in jail .
This includes Antifa and others who are leading instigators of this violence .
”

Calling protests across the U.S. “acts of domestic terror,” President Donald Trump on Monday said he will mobilize the U.S. military and other federal assets to end “the destruction and arson” if local officials do not take stronger actions against demonstrators.
“I am taking immediate presidential action to stop the violence and restore security and safety in America by mobilizing all available federal resources civilian and military to stop the rioting and looting to end the destruction and arson and to protect the rights of law abiding Americans including your second amendment rights.”
Trump spoke as cities across the U.S. was grappling with looters and violence drowning out the voices of peaceful protesters in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
“The spilling of innocent blood is an offense to humanity, and a crime against God. America needs creation not destruction. Cooperation not contempt, security, not anarchy. Healing not hatred.”
Local officials in Chicago, the state of Illinois and across the nation have ordered curfews and National Guard troops to assist local law enforcement.
“These are not acts of peaceful protests. These are acts of domestic terror. The destruction of innocent life. And the spilling of innocent blood is an offense to humanity, and a crime against God. America needs creation not destruction. Cooperation not contempt, security, not anarchy,” Trump said.
He also put pressure on governors to increase their use of the National Guard. “Today I have strongly recommended to every governor to deploy the National Guard in sufficient numbers that we dominate the streets, mayors and governors must establish an overwhelming law enforcement presence, until the violence has been well. If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them.”
Pritzker appeared on MSNBC and CNN shortly after Trump, said he was not going to ask for active military troops to be deployed to Illinois. “We will not be doing that and I can’t imagine any state will do that,” he told MSNBC.
On CNN, Pritzker said, “Well, it’s illegal. He can’t do it. We won’t request military assistance here in the state of Illinois. I can’t imagine why any governor is going to do that. This is, it’s ridiculous.
Earlier Monday, in a conference call, Trump urged governors “to dominate” with arrests or look “like a bunch of jerks.”
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, on the call, hit back over White House rhetoric.
“It’s been inflammatory, and it’s not OK for that officer to choke George Floyd to death, but we have to call for calm. We have to have police reform called for. We’ve called out our National Guard and our State Police, but the rhetoric that’s coming out of the White House is making it worse,” Pritzker said. “And I need to say that people are feeling real pain out there. And we’ve got to have national leadership in calling for calm and making sure that we’re addressing the concerns of the legitimate peaceful protesters. That will help us to bring order.”
Trump responded, “OK, well thank you very much, J.B. I don’t like your rhetoric very much either because I watched it with respect to the coronavirus and I don’t like your rhetoric much either. I think you could have done a much better job, frankly.”
The president also told Pritzker the country needs “law and order.”
The Insurrection Act
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany at the Monday briefing said Trump may invoke “The Insurrection Act” in order to have the legal authority to deploy active duty U.S. military to states.
“The Insurrection Act, it’s one of the tools available, whether the president decides to pursue that, that’s his prerogative,” McEnany said.
The 1807 law enables a president to deploy the military “to suppress, in any State, any insurrection,domestic violence, unlawful combination, or conspiracy.”
As protests swell outside the White House, with military police also present, Trump said he was dispatching soldiers to D.C.; some military police were already on duty near the White House.
As for Washington, Trump said, “As we speak, I am dispatching thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers military personnel and law enforcement officers to stop the rioting looting vandalism assaults and the wanton destruction of property. We are putting everybody on warning our seven o’clock curfew will be strictly enforced. Those who threaten innocent life and property will be arrested detained and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I want the organizers of this terror, to be on notice that you will face severe criminal penalties and lengthy sentences in jail. This includes Antifa and others who are leading instigators of this violence.”
Contributing: Tina Sfondeles


chicagosun-times--2020-06-01--Music industry organizes Blackout Tuesday amid George Floyd unrest

NEW YORK — The music industry is planning to turn off the music and hold a day to reflect and implement change in response to the death of George Floyd and the killings of other black people .
Several top record labels organized Blackout Tuesday as violent protests erupted around the world sparked by Floyd ’ s death as well as the killings of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor .
Music-based companies Live Nation and TikTok , as well as the Recording Academy , posted to social media that it planned to support and stand with the black community .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Records will observe Blackout Tuesday , ” the Sony label home to Beyoncé , Bob Dylan , Adele and John Legend said in a statement .
“ This is not a day off .
Instead , this is a day to reflect and figure out ways to move forward in solidarity.
” “ We continue to stand with the Black community , our staff , artists , and peers in the music industry , ” the company continued .
“ Perhaps with the music off , we can truly listen.
” Others that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imprints RCA Records and Epic Records ; the Universal Music Group divisions Republic Records , Def Jam , UMG Nashville , Capitol Records and Island Records ; and the Warner Music Group imprints Atlantic and Warner Records .
Smaller , independent labels as well as music publishing companies and management firms have also signed on .
UMG ’ s Interscope Geffen A & M said that in addition to joining Blackout Tuesday , the label home to Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar would not release music this week — the first label to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will contribute to organizations that help to bail out protesters exercising their right to peacefully assemble , aid lawyers working for systemic change and provide assistance to charities focused on creating economic empowerment in the Black community , ” its statement read .
IGA postponed new music releases MGK , 6lack , Dylan , Jessie Ware , Smokepurp , Lil Mosey , Billy Raffoul , Max Leone and more in coordination with their partners Alamo , LVRN , The Darkroom , Bad Boy and more .
Musicians including Rihanna , Beyoncé , Taylor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lovato , Post Malone and Harry Styles have spoken out following Floyd ’ s death and worldwide protests .
Jay-Z released a statement late Sunday calling for Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to prosecute those responsible for killing Floyd , a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck .
“ I , along with an entire country in pain , call upon AG Ellison to do the right thing and prosecute all those responsible for the murder of George Floyd to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is just a first step .
I am more determined to fight for justice than any fight my would-be oppressors may have , ” Jay-Z said .
“ I prevail on every politician , prosecutor and officer in the country to have the courage to do what is right .
Have the courage to look at us as humans , dads , brothers , sisters and mothers in pain and look at yourselves.
” Racial tensions were also running high after two white men were arrested in May in the February shooting death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and after Louisville , Kentucky , police shot Taylor to death in her home in March .
The R & B duo Chloe x Halle , who will release their sophomore album “ Ungodly Hour ” on Friday , posted a cover of the classic civil rights anthem and protest song “ We Shall Overcome ” to Instagram .
“ This week has been very heavy for all of us .
We ’ ve been trying to , not understand , because there ’ s no way to understand the terrible killings — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are just trying to do everything we can to pray and lift each other up with our voices , ” Halle said in an interview with The Associated Press .
“ With everything going on , we felt like music can be very healing , because it ’ s been that way for us in kind of keeping us sane during this time , ” Chloe added .
As much as we could , we just wanted to share our gift of song to even just lift spirits for even a few @ @ @

NEW YORK — Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world also went dark in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, joining voices around the world outraged by the killings of black people in the U.S.
Instagram and Twitter accounts, from top record label to everyday people, were full of black squares posted in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.
Most of the captions were blank, though some posted #TheShowMustBePaused, black heart emojis or encouraged people to vote Tuesday since seven states and the District of Columbia are hosting the largest slate of primary elections in almost three months.
Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Radiohead, Coldplay, Kelly Rowland, Beastie Boys and were among the celebrities to join Black Out Tuesday on social media.
“I won’t be posting on social media and I ask you all to do the same,” Britney Spears tweeted. “We should use the time away from our devices to focus on what we can do to make the world a better place …. for ALL of us !!!!!”
Spotify blacked out the artwork for several of its popular playlists, including RapCaviar and Today’s Top Hits, simply writing “Black lives matter.” as its description. The streaming service also put its Black Lives Matter playlist on its front page, featuring songs like James Brown’s “Say It Loud — I’m Black and I’m Proud,” N.W.A.’s “(Expletive) the Police,” Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” and Childish Gambino’s “This Is America.”
The opening pages of Apple Music and iTunes focused on supporting Black Lives Matter, and SiriusXM said it will be silencing its music channels for three minutes at 3 p.m. EDT in tribute to “all of the countless victims of racism.”
The company said it “will continue to amplify Black voices by being a space where Black artists showcase their music and talents, and by carrying the message that racism will not be tolerated.”
Some on social media questioned if posting black squares would divert attention away from posts about the Black Lives Matter movement.
“this is the 4th completely different flyer i’ve seen for it,” Grammy-nominated singer Kehlani tweeted about Black Out Tuesday. “”this is the only one without the saying go completely silent for a day in solidarity. the messages are mixed across the board and i really hope it doesn’t have a negative effect.”
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When musician Dillon Francis postedthat the hashtag for Black Lives Matter was blank on Instagram because users were posting black squares, rapper Lil Nas X responded with: “this is not helping us. bro who the (expletive) thought of this?? ppl need to see what’s going on.”
Several music releases and events were postponed as a result of Black Out Tuesday. Interscope Geffen A&M Records said it would not release music this week and pushed back releases from MGK, 6lack, Jessie Ware, Smokepurp and others. Chloe x Halle said its sophomore album will come out June 12 instead of Friday, while the group Glass Animals postponed the Tuesday release of its new single “Heat Waves.” Instead of being released Wednesday, singer Ashnikko will drop her song “Cry” and its video on June 17.
A benefit for the Apollo Theater will take place Thursday instead of Tuesday, and South by Southwest postponed an event planned with Rachael Ray.
“At SXSW we stand with the black community and will continue to amplify the voices and ideas that will lead us to a more equitable society,” the company said.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-02--Dear Abby: My sister’s husband gets drunk and yells at their toddler

DEAR ABBY : After many years , my sister and I finally have a decent relationship .
I feel I can tell her about almost anything .
My brother-in-law , “ Aaron , ” is an alcoholic , and my sister enables him .
When he drinks , his already quick temper becomes worse and he “ knows everything.
” To make things worse , they have a 3-year-old child I ’ ll call “ Casey.
” It infuriates me when I see Aaron ’ s crude , foul-mouthed , “ omnipotent ” behavior in front of Casey .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presence ( because I babysit Casey ) to drink to the point of impairment .
When Casey has a tantrum or is overtired and acts her age , Aaron loses patience with her .
He yells at her , slams things down in front of her and storms out of the room .
I ’ m well aware that children watch and learn behavior from their parents .
Daughters will seek out boys , then men who behave like their father , thinking it is normal behavior .
How do I approach my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s feeling down , that there ’ s a serious problem here ?
My husband and I have a stable home and successfully raised five children .
We would be willing to take in Casey until Aaron is truly well .
My comments to my sister will be met with fury or maybe hatred , but I will do whatever is best for Casey .
I love that little girl too much to see her raised in such a toxic environment .
— BETWEEN A DRUNK AND A HARD PLACE DEAR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her husband alcohol when he ’ s down .
To me that says he may be using it to self-medicate depression .
You DO need to talk with your sister .
When you do , explain you are concerned about Aaron ’ s change of behavior when he drinks and the effect it has — and will continue to have — on little Casey .
Aaron does need help , but so does your sister .
Enabling someone , as well-intentioned as it may be , is not helping the person .
Aaron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his episodes of depression , and your sister could gain a great deal of insight by attending some Al-Anon meetings .
You can find one nearby by visiting al-anon.org .
Offer to go with her if she ’ s reluctant .
DEAR ABBY : I am in an interracial relationship ( I ’ m black , and she ’ s white/Hispanic ) .
We have been together for a year .
She has met just about all my family and all of my friends , but I have met only four people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of friends on social media , but no one knows about me .
She never posts pictures of us or even hints anything about me .
She is friends with her ex-boyfriend , and she knows about his girlfriend , but he has no clue about me .
No one does .
I feel like I ’ m her invisible man .
She comes from a “ country ” background , and I ’ m afraid she is embarrassed or ashamed of me .
Am I reading too much into this , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be into me as much as I am into her ?
We were talking about getting married .
— INVISIBLE MAN IN TEXAS DEAR INVISIBLE MAN : Something isn ’ t right here .
You say you “ were ” talking about getting married .
Are you still talking about it ?
I find it peculiar that after being together for a year , you haven ’ t met her family , you have met so few of her friends and she has posted nothing about you on social media .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason and whether your romance may have run its course .
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 .
To receive a collection of Abby ’ s most memorable — and most frequently requested — poems and essays , send your name and mailing address , plus check or money order for $ 8 ( U.S. funds ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , P.O .
Box 447 , Mount Morris , IL 61054-0447 .
Shipping and handling are included in the price .

DEAR ABBY: After many years, my sister and I finally have a decent relationship. I feel I can tell her about almost anything.
My brother-in-law, “Aaron,” is an alcoholic, and my sister enables him. When he drinks, his already quick temper becomes worse and he “knows everything.” To make things worse, they have a 3-year-old child I’ll call “Casey.” It infuriates me when I see Aaron’s crude, foul-mouthed, “omnipotent” behavior in front of Casey.
There have been times he has used my presence (because I babysit Casey) to drink to the point of impairment. When Casey has a tantrum or is overtired and acts her age, Aaron loses patience with her. He yells at her, slams things down in front of her and storms out of the room.
I’m well aware that children watch and learn behavior from their parents. Daughters will seek out boys, then men who behave like their father, thinking it is normal behavior. How do I approach my sister, who buys Aaron whiskey when he’s feeling down, that there’s a serious problem here?
My husband and I have a stable home and successfully raised five children. We would be willing to take in Casey until Aaron is truly well. My comments to my sister will be met with fury or maybe hatred, but I will do whatever is best for Casey. I love that little girl too much to see her raised in such a toxic environment. — BETWEEN A DRUNK AND A HARD PLACE
DEAR BETWEEN: You say your sister slips her husband alcohol when he’s down. To me that says he may be using it to self-medicate depression.
You DO need to talk with your sister. When you do, explain you are concerned about Aaron’s change of behavior when he drinks and the effect it has — and will continue to have — on little Casey. Aaron does need help, but so does your sister. Enabling someone, as well-intentioned as it may be, is not helping the person.
Aaron needs to talk to a doctor about his episodes of depression, and your sister could gain a great deal of insight by attending some Al-Anon meetings. You can find one nearby by visiting al-anon.org. Offer to go with her if she’s reluctant.
DEAR ABBY: I am in an interracial relationship (I’m black, and she’s white/Hispanic). We have been together for a year.
She has met just about all my family and all of my friends, but I have met only four people in her life. She has a lot of friends on social media, but no one knows about me. She never posts pictures of us or even hints anything about me. She is friends with her ex-boyfriend, and she knows about his girlfriend, but he has no clue about me. No one does. I feel like I’m her invisible man.
She comes from a “country” background, and I’m afraid she is embarrassed or ashamed of me. Am I reading too much into this, or should I be concerned that she may not be into me as much as I am into her? We were talking about getting married. — INVISIBLE MAN IN TEXAS
DEAR INVISIBLE MAN: Something isn’t right here. You say you “were” talking about getting married. Are you still talking about it? I find it peculiar that after being together for a year, you haven’t met her family, you have met so few of her friends and she has posted nothing about you on social media. The time has come to ask her the reason and whether your romance may have run its course.
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.
To receive a collection of Abby’s most memorable — and most frequently requested — poems and essays, send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds), to: Dear Abby — Keepers Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-02--‘Spelling the Dream’ offers a fresh take on word contests: Why do Indian-American kids so often win?

Pollyanna took me down .
I don ’ t remember a single word I spelled correctly when I made a fairly deep run in a spelling competition when I was in the fourth grade — but I ’ ll never forget “ Pollyanna.
” I had never heard the word until I was onstage with three or four other surviving contestants , and the judge asked me to spell it .
Definition ?
“ A person who looks at the world through rose-colored glasses , ” came the reply .
What the heck did THAT mean ?
The only person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world through rose-colored glasses was Elton John .
I knew not of the 1913 novel or the 1960 film about an 11-year-old orphan named Pollyanna who was forever optimistic in the face of adversity .
I guessed the spelling was P-O-L-L-I-A-N-N-A , and just like that it was back to the Little League season .
Spelling bees — and in particular the Scripps National Spelling Bee — have a unique place in American culture , especially since 1994 , when ESPN started televising the finals with coverage akin to an NBA playoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terrific documentaries about the spelling bee before , e.g.
, “ Spellbound ” from 2003 , the new Netflix documentary “ Spelling the Dream ” is a fresh take on the competition , focusing largely on the phenomenon of Indian-American dominance over the last quarter-century .
“ [ There ’ s this notion ] that it ’ s somehow genetic or even ethnic , ” says the journalist and TV commentator Fareed Zakaria , “ but the Indians who do well in spelling bees in America are drawn from Indians who were very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the relaxation of immigration laws in 1965.
” As the documentary explains , the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act lifted discrimination against non-European ethnic groups , but with the caveat the first to be admitted would be the most educated and successful individuals who could provide a monetary value to the USA .
Engineers and doctors and other professionals from India came to America — and gave birth to a generation of children with access to the high quality education .
For the most part , “ Spelling the Dream ” follows the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The King of Kong : A Fistful of Quarters ” ( 2007 ) and last year ’ s “ Foosballers ” in that we ’ re introduced to a handful of talented hopefuls and follow their paths to the national stage .
We meet the impossibly precocious and adorable Akash Vukoti , who is now 10 but is just 7 when he appears on camera here and spells … wait for it … We also meet 14-year-old Shourav Dasari , described by a friend as being “ like Michael Jordan … consistently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the state and probably the nation , ” and 10-year-old Ashrita Gandhari , who at 5 years old was competing with kids twice her age .
And we hear from former champions who are now adults and speak of how spelling bees were the first vehicles that made them feel as if they belonged to a community and weren ’ t different from everyone else their age .
As for criticism that spelling bees put too much pressure on young children and mastering half the dictionary doesn ’ t have any real-world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this documentary seem very well-adjusted and aware of perspective .
And it ’ s hard to see the difference between the millions of families who encourage their kids to play on multiple traveling sports teams for years on end , when only a tiny percentage of them will ever get a full ride to college , let alone turn pro .

Pollyanna took me down.
I don’t remember a single word I spelled correctly when I made a fairly deep run in a spelling competition when I was in the fourth grade — but I’ll never forget “Pollyanna.” I had never heard the word until I was onstage with three or four other surviving contestants, and the judge asked me to spell it.
Definition? “A person who looks at the world through rose-colored glasses,” came the reply. What the heck did THAT mean? The only person I could think of who looked at the world through rose-colored glasses was Elton John. I knew not of the 1913 novel or the 1960 film about an 11-year-old orphan named Pollyanna who was forever optimistic in the face of adversity. I guessed the spelling was P-O-L-L-I-A-N-N-A, and just like that it was back to the Little League season.
‘Spelling the Dream’
Untitled Netflix presents a documentary directed by Sam Rega. No MPAA rating. Running time: 83 minutes. Streaming on Netflix beginning Wednesday.
Spelling bees — and in particular the Scripps National Spelling Bee — have a unique place in American culture, especially since 1994, when ESPN started televising the finals with coverage akin to an NBA playoff game. Although we’ve seen terrific documentaries about the spelling bee before, e.g., “Spellbound” from 2003, the new Netflix documentary “Spelling the Dream” is a fresh take on the competition, focusing largely on the phenomenon of Indian-American dominance over the last quarter-century.
“[There’s this notion] that it’s somehow genetic or even ethnic,” says the journalist and TV commentator Fareed Zakaria, “but the Indians who do well in spelling bees in America are drawn from Indians who were very adventurous and decided to take advantage of the relaxation of immigration laws in 1965.”
As the documentary explains, the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act lifted discrimination against non-European ethnic groups, but with the caveat the first to be admitted would be the most educated and successful individuals who could provide a monetary value to the USA. Engineers and doctors and other professionals from India came to America — and gave birth to a generation of children with access to the high quality education.
For the most part, “Spelling the Dream” follows the traditional competition-documentary formula of such films as “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters” (2007) and last year’s “Foosballers” in that we’re introduced to a handful of talented hopefuls and follow their paths to the national stage. We meet the impossibly precocious and adorable Akash Vukoti, who is now 10 but is just 7 when he appears on camera here and spells … wait for it …
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.
Once again, that’s …
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.
We also meet 14-year-old Shourav Dasari, described by a friend as being “like Michael Jordan … consistently the best speller in the school, in the state and probably the nation,” and 10-year-old Ashrita Gandhari, who at 5 years old was competing with kids twice her age. And we hear from former champions who are now adults and speak of how spelling bees were the first vehicles that made them feel as if they belonged to a community and weren’t different from everyone else their age.
Ashrita Gandhari, one of the subjects of “Spelling the Dream,” celebrates a victory with her parents. Netflix
As for criticism that spelling bees put too much pressure on young children and mastering half the dictionary doesn’t have any real-world practicality: The families as depicted in this documentary seem very well-adjusted and aware of perspective. And it’s hard to see the difference between the millions of families who encourage their kids to play on multiple traveling sports teams for years on end, when only a tiny percentage of them will ever get a full ride to college, let alone turn pro.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-02--Big morels: A proper send-off to Morel of the Week with “beautiful end-of-season” morel mushrooms

Danielle Wilbur and Militia Krivensky found these “ beautiful end-of-season morels ” last week , Wilbur ’ s mom Dotty @ @ @ @ @ from Cook County .
I think she meant both the young women and the morels @ @ @ @ @ end MOTW , the celebration of foraging for morel mushrooms in spring .
But , @ @ @ @ @ may be submitted by message on Facebook ( Dale Bowman ) , on Twitter ( @ @ @ @ @ ( @ BowmanOutside ) or email ( BowmanOutside @ gmail.com ) .

Danielle Wilbur and Militia Krivensky found these “beautiful end-of-season morels” last week, Wilbur’s mom Dotty Gossett emailed. She indicated from Cook County. I think she meant both the young women and the morels.
I think they will end MOTW, the celebration of foraging for morel mushrooms in spring. But, just in case, nominations may be submitted by message on Facebook (Dale Bowman), on Twitter (@BowmanOutside) and Instagram (@BowmanOutside) or email (BowmanOutside@gmail.com).


chicagosun-times--2020-06-02--Analyzing the Bears’ big issues with OTAs under way

Answering seven Bears questions as they begin Organized Team Activities this week — albeit on Zoom and nowhere near the Halas Hall practice fields : If the Bears had been able to hold OTAs , what ’ s one thing you ’ d be watching ?
The quarterback — and the other quarterback .
The Bears have until September , at the earliest , to determine whether Mitch Trubisky or Nick Foles will start .
The production they get out of the position will , more than any other factor , determine their 2020 record and the direction of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season will determine whether the Bears need front-office changes or if a team built to contend immediately actually gets that opportunity .
What , you thought I ’ d say placekicker ?
Which player is most hurt by the lack of on-field work this offseason ?
Foles .
The Bears can tout his experience in similar offensive systems all they want , but there is no substitute for on-field experience with the Bears ’ receivers , offensive line , assistant coaches and with Matt Nagy himself .
What is Mitch Trubisky ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show his coaches he ’ s done his homework .
At the NFL Scouting Combine , Nagy said he expected Trubisky to master the playbook during the offseason .
“ He needs to know it better than me , ” he said .
“ And that ’ s the goal .
He ’ ll tell you that that wasn ’ t the case last year.
” How has Nick Foles impacted the Bears without playing a snap ?
The Bears addressed their quarterback question by signing Foles — but have yet to prove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started only 13 regular-season games the last four years .
I ’ m most interested to see what this new assistant can do for the Bears ... Two-and-a-half years ago , John DeFilippo was such hot property that the Bears interviewed him for the head coaching job they gave to Nagy .
Then he left the Eagles to be the offensive coordinator for the Vikings , who fired him midseason .
He lasted one year with the Jaguars , too , before joining the Bears as the quarterbacks coach .
Will he be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Carson Wentz two years ago , or merely a coach on his fourth job in four years ?
We ’ ll see .
Nagy is adaptable and has new voices as part of his offensive brain trust .
Remember , though , that he struggled to run the ball consistently even during the magical 2018 season .
After Allen Robinson , who will be the Bears ’ top playmaker ?
Tarik Cohen — in a walk year — will bounce back and be the dynamic , sure-handed pass-catcher the Bears need to @ @ @

Answering seven Bears questions as they begin Organized Team Activities this week — albeit on Zoom and nowhere near the Halas Hall practice fields:
If the Bears had been able to hold OTAs, what’s one thing you’d be watching?
The quarterback — and the other quarterback. The Bears have until September, at the earliest, to determine whether Mitch Trubisky or Nick Foles will start. The production they get out of the position will, more than any other factor, determine their 2020 record and the direction of the franchise going forward. Their play this season will determine whether the Bears need front-office changes or if a team built to contend immediately actually gets that opportunity.
What, you thought I’d say placekicker?
Which player is most hurt by the lack of on-field work this offseason?
Foles. The Bears can tout his experience in similar offensive systems all they want, but there is no substitute for on-field experience with the Bears’ receivers, offensive line, assistant coaches and with Matt Nagy himself.
What is Mitch Trubisky’s biggest challenge during virtual OTAs?
To show his coaches he’s done his homework. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Nagy said he expected Trubisky to master the playbook during the offseason.
“He needs to know it better than me,” he said. “And that’s the goal. He’ll tell you that that wasn’t the case last year.”
How has Nick Foles impacted the Bears without playing a snap?
The Bears addressed their quarterback question by signing Foles — but have yet to prove that they solved it. Foles has started only 13 regular-season games the last four years.
I’m most interested to see what this new assistant can do for the Bears ...
Two-and-a-half years ago, John DeFilippo was such hot property that the Bears interviewed him for the head coaching job they gave to Nagy. Then he left the Eagles to be the offensive coordinator for the Vikings, who fired him midseason. He lasted one year with the Jaguars, too, before joining the Bears as the quarterbacks coach. Will he be the quarterback whisperer he was with Foles and Carson Wentz two years ago, or merely a coach on his fourth job in four years?
Will Matt Nagy’s play calling change?
We’ll see. Nagy is adaptable and has new voices as part of his offensive brain trust. Remember, though, that he struggled to run the ball consistently even during the magical 2018 season.
After Allen Robinson, who will be the Bears’ top playmaker?
Tarik Cohen — in a walk year — will bounce back and be the dynamic, sure-handed pass-catcher the Bears need to complement Robinson.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-02--Vegetarian enchilada casserole makes an easy dinner

Heat oven to 375 degrees and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray .
Heat oil in a large nonstick pot on medium .
Add onion and cook 8 minutes or until softened .
Add green pepper , garlic , chili powder , salt and black pepper , and cook 3 minutes or until the peppers are softened .
Add enchilada sauce , black beans , pinto beans , corn and cilantro .
Bring to a simmer briefly .
Assemble the casserole by placing 5 tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish .
Add half the bean mixture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cheese on top of that .
Then make a second layer , starting with tortillas , then bean filling , then the remaining cheese on top .
Bake , covered with nonstick foil , 15 minutes .
Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes , or until the cheese is fully melted .
Serve warm , garnished with your choice of enchilada toppings ( lettuce , tomatoes , jalapenos and sour cream ) .
In a medium bowl , mix together broth , wine , thyme , pepper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mushrooms ; toss to coat well .
Cover and set aside .
In a large nonstick skillet , melt butter on medium-high heat .
Add steaks and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side .
Remove steaks from skillet ; place on plate and cover loosely to keep warm .
Add onion to skillet ; cook , stirring occasionally , for 3 minutes or until softened .
Add flour and salt ; cook 1 minute , stirring constantly .
Pour mushroom mixture into skillet .
Simmer , stirring occasionally , 10 to 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mushrooms are tender .
Add steaks to sauce ; heat 1 minute .
Serve immediately .
Note : For a wine substitute , combine 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar , 6 tablespoons unsalted chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon sugar ; mix well to dissolve sugar .
Cooking time : 1 hour , plus pastry and pudding ; chilling time : 3 to 24 hours Unfold piecrust according to directions ; press out folds .
Place crust into 9-inch springform pan , trimming to fit bottom only .
Bake according to package directions .
Cool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directions ( using the sugar , 1/4 cup water , egg yolks and then 2 cups water ) ; cool slightly .
Stir in cream cheese until well-blended .
Cool completely ( about 1 hour ) .
Fold in marshmallows and whipped topping .
Spread pudding mixture over cooled crust .
Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or until set ( but not longer than 24 hours ) .
Run metal spatula around edge of dessert to loosen ; remove side of pan .
Slice and serve .
Per serving : 175 calories , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 39 % calories from fat ) , 4.6 grams saturated fat , 25 grams carbohydrate , 35 milligrams cholesterol , 158 milligrams sodium , no fiber .
Serve the easy entree with Mediterranean couscous with raisins and feta .
Heat 2 1/4 cups unsalted chicken broth to a boil in a 3-quart pot .
Stir in 1 1/2 cups couscous , 1/2 cup raisins , 1/4 teaspoon black pepper , 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper , 1 chopped small tomato and 1 ( 15-ounce ) can rinsed reduced-sodium garbanzo beans ; remove from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes ; fluff with fork .
Sprinkle each serving with crumbled Greek feta cheese .
Cook 1 pound lean ground beef in a large nonstick skillet on medium about 6 minutes or until no longer pink ; drain well .
Return beef to skillet ; add 1 cup water , 2 cups chunky salsa , 2 cups spiral pasta and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt .
Bring to a boil ; reduce heat to low .
Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until pasta is tender .
Stir in 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a 3-quart pot about 6 minutes or until no longer pink .
Drain well and return to pot .
Stir in 2 ( 15-ounce ) cans rinsed reduced-sodium pinto beans , 2 ( 10 3/4-ounce ) cans condensed tomato soup , 2 soup cans water , 2 tablespoons instant minced onion and 2 teaspoons chili powder .
Heat to boiling and serve .

Vegetarian enchilada casserole
Makes 8 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: less than 35 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups enchilada sauce
1 cup reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed
2 cups reduced-sodium pinto beans, rinsed
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
10 soft corn tortillas
8 ounces (2 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Chopped tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
Sliced jalapeno peppers
Reduced-fat sour cream
Heat oven to 375 degrees and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat oil in a large nonstick pot on medium. Add onion and cook 8 minutes or until softened. Add green pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt and black pepper, and cook 3 minutes or until the peppers are softened. Add enchilada sauce, black beans, pinto beans, corn and cilantro. Bring to a simmer briefly. Assemble the casserole by placing 5 tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish. Add half the bean mixture on top, and sprinkle half of the cheese on top of that. Then make a second layer, starting with tortillas, then bean filling, then the remaining cheese on top. Bake, covered with nonstick foil, 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted. Serve warm, garnished with your choice of enchilada toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos and sour cream).
Per serving: 299 calories, 15 grams protein, 13 grams fat (38% calories from fat), 6.3 grams saturated fat, 31 grams carbohydrate, 30 milligrams cholesterol, 601 milligrams sodium, 6 grams fiber.
Carb choices: 2.
Beef medallions in portobello wine sauce
Makes 6 servings
Preparation time: less than 20 minutes
Cooking time: less than 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 cup unsalted chicken broth
1/2 cup Madeira or port
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
6 beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
In a medium bowl, mix together broth, wine, thyme, pepper and garlic powder until blended. Add mushrooms; toss to coat well. Cover and set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter on medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove steaks from skillet; place on plate and cover loosely to keep warm. Add onion to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until softened. Add flour and salt; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour mushroom mixture into skillet. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes or until sauce is thickened and mushrooms are tender. Add steaks to sauce; heat 1 minute. Serve immediately.
Note: For a wine substitute, combine 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 6 tablespoons unsalted chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon sugar; mix well to dissolve sugar.
Per serving: 222 calories, 26 grams protein, 8 grams fat (34% calories from fat), 3.7 grams saturated fat, 7 grams carbohydrate, 66 milligrams cholesterol, 271 milligrams sodium, 1 gram fiber.
Carb choices: 0.5.
Chilled lemon dessert
Servings: makes 16 servings
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour, plus pastry and pudding; chilling time: 3 to 24 hours
INGREDIENTS
1 refrigerated piecrust from (15-ounce) package
1 (2.9-ounce) package lemon pudding mix (not instant)
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups water, divided
2 egg yolks
1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
Unfold piecrust according to directions; press out folds. Place crust into 9-inch springform pan, trimming to fit bottom only. Bake according to package directions. Cool completely. Make pudding according to package directions (using the sugar, 1/4 cup water, egg yolks and then 2 cups water); cool slightly. Stir in cream cheese until well-blended. Cool completely (about 1 hour). Fold in marshmallows and whipped topping. Spread pudding mixture over cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or until set (but not longer than 24 hours). Run metal spatula around edge of dessert to loosen; remove side of pan. Slice and serve.
Per serving: 175 calories, 2 grams protein, 8 grams fat (39% calories from fat), 4.6 grams saturated fat, 25 grams carbohydrate, 35 milligrams cholesterol, 158 milligrams sodium, no fiber.
Grilled chicken breasts
Serve the easy entree with Mediterranean couscous with raisins and feta. Heat 2 1/4 cups unsalted chicken broth to a boil in a 3-quart pot. Stir in 1 1/2 cups couscous, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 chopped small tomato and 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium garbanzo beans; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with fork. Sprinkle each serving with crumbled Greek feta cheese.
Southwestern stroganoff
Cook 1 pound lean ground beef in a large nonstick skillet on medium about 6 minutes or until no longer pink; drain well. Return beef to skillet; add 1 cup water, 2 cups chunky salsa, 2 cups spiral pasta and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream.
Chili
Cook 1 pound lean ground beef in a 3-quart pot about 6 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain well and return to pot. Stir in 2 (15-ounce) cans rinsed reduced-sodium pinto beans, 2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans condensed tomato soup, 2 soup cans water, 2 tablespoons instant minced onion and 2 teaspoons chili powder. Heat to boiling and serve.
Carb choices: 1.5.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-02--Man running from vehicle crash shot at and hit by vehicle in Gage Park

Shots were fired Monday after a 41-year-old man who was fleeing the scene of a crash was hit by a @ @ @ @ @ the Southwest Side .
About 7:20 p.m. he was involved in a minor vehicle crash @ @ @ @ @ West 51st Street , when a tow truck occupied by three males arrived , Chicago @ @ @ @ @ tried to run from the scene of the crash and the men in the tow @ @ @ @ @ struck him with the tow truck , police said .
One of the men in @ @ @ @ @ , but no one was struck .
The 41-year-old man was taken to Mt .
@ @ @ @ @ three men from the tow truck got into a white vehicle and fled the scene @ @ @ @ @ One detectives are investigating .

Shots were fired Monday after a 41-year-old man who was fleeing the scene of a crash was hit by a vehicle in Gage Park on the Southwest Side.
About 7:20 p.m. he was involved in a minor vehicle crash in the 2900 block of West 51st Street, when a tow truck occupied by three males arrived, Chicago police said.
The man tried to run from the scene of the crash and the men in the tow truck chased him down and struck him with the tow truck, police said. One of the men in the tow truck fired shots, but no one was struck.
The 41-year-old man was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, while the three men from the tow truck got into a white vehicle and fled the scene, police said.
Are One detectives are investigating.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-02--Vandals, looters damage downtown Naperville businesses

A protest in Naperville that started peacefully took an ugly turn late Monday night as authorities said a different group of protesters arrived and began breaking windows and looting downtown businesses .
The vandalism and looting began around 9:35 p.m. — despite a 9 p.m. curfew — when one protester set off a firework that caused an explosion .
Vandals then broke windows at more than a dozen downtown establishments , including Barnes & Noble , Talbots , Sullivan ’ s Steakhouse , Walgreens , Smoothie King , Bangkok Village , Pandora , Starbucks and the Gap .
Looters also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tried unsuccessfully to break into the Apple store .
Some downtown businesses had boarded up their windows before the protest began at 3 p.m. and most had closed early at the city ’ s urging .
Naperville police Cmdr .
Mike Son said the damage began after the firework was set off .
Many protesters ran from the Washington Street and Chicago Avenue intersection where the firework went off , but did not immediately leave downtown and began breaking windows and entering businesses .
“ This appeared to be a different group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weren ’ t protesting the same way the other group was.
” For more on this story , please read the Daily Herald .

A protest in Naperville that started peacefully took an ugly turn late Monday night as authorities said a different group of protesters arrived and began breaking windows and looting downtown businesses.
The vandalism and looting began around 9:35 p.m. — despite a 9 p.m. curfew — when one protester set off a firework that caused an explosion. Vandals then broke windows at more than a dozen downtown establishments, including Barnes & Noble, Talbots, Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Walgreens, Smoothie King, Bangkok Village, Pandora, Starbucks and the Gap. Looters also entered some businesses, police said, and tried unsuccessfully to break into the Apple store.
Some downtown businesses had boarded up their windows before the protest began at 3 p.m. and most had closed early at the city’s urging.
Naperville police Cmdr. Mike Son said the damage began after the firework was set off. Many protesters ran from the Washington Street and Chicago Avenue intersection where the firework went off, but did not immediately leave downtown and began breaking windows and entering businesses.
“This appeared to be a different group,” Son said. “They weren’t protesting the same way the other group was.”
For more on this story, please read the Daily Herald.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-01--Peaceful protest marks North Side rally, march Monday

Thousands of protesters peacefully marched through North Side neighborhoods Monday evening , protesting against police brutality and gentrification .
As the crowd gathered at the Belmont Red Line stop to begin the march , chants of “ I Can ’ t Breathe ” and “ Black Lives Matter ” broke out among the demonstrators as cars drove past and honked in approval .
The rally comes in the wake of the death of George Floyd as a Minneapolis police officer knelt on top of him .
It was the fourth evening of protests in Chicago and around the country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lofts , 425 N. Kenmore Ave. , a building organizers saw as a symbol for gentrification in the Uptown neighborhood .
The building used to be the site of Stewart Elementary School , which was closed by Chicago Public Schools in 2013 .
There , attendees took to the mic to tell personal stories of discrimination at the hand of police .
Some handed out water and sandwiches while protesters took turns speaking out .
Jake Van Hoorn , 31 , said he was hesitant to attend a protest after hearing about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t want to risk getting hurt because his wife is expecting a child .
“ But as the protests keep going I felt I had to come out here and do something , ” he said .
“ I keep thinking about how if you come from a place of privilege it is your obligation to speak out and stand in support.
” After gathering outside the lofts , protesters were on the move again , briefly taking over Lake Shore Drive at Irving Park Road before marching toward Wrigley Field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said she ’ s attended several protests in the past , including a few over the weekend , said she ’ s surprised by the amount of people mobilizing in the area but not by how peaceful the march was .
“ This one ’ s probably the most peaceful we ’ ve been to so far , ” she said .
“ Everybody ’ s trying to help each other ; we ’ ve seen people with medical supplies and we ’ ve been offered food .
“ It ’ s better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because here it ’ s more of a community , more of a family , ” she said .

Thousands of protesters peacefully marched through North Side neighborhoods Monday evening, protesting against police brutality and gentrification.
As the crowd gathered at the Belmont Red Line stop to begin the march, chants of “I Can’t Breathe” and “Black Lives Matter” broke out among the demonstrators as cars drove past and honked in approval.
The rally comes in the wake of the death of George Floyd as a Minneapolis police officer knelt on top of him. It was the fourth evening of protests in Chicago and around the country.
The protesters walked to the Stewart School Lofts, 425 N. Kenmore Ave., a building organizers saw as a symbol for gentrification in the Uptown neighborhood. The building used to be the site of Stewart Elementary School, which was closed by Chicago Public Schools in 2013.
There, attendees took to the mic to tell personal stories of discrimination at the hand of police. Some handed out water and sandwiches while protesters took turns speaking out.
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Jake Van Hoorn, 31, said he was hesitant to attend a protest after hearing about the use of force at some demonstrations and didn’t want to risk getting hurt because his wife is expecting a child. “But as the protests keep going I felt I had to come out here and do something,” he said. “I keep thinking about how if you come from a place of privilege it is your obligation to speak out and stand in support.”
After gathering outside the lofts, protesters were on the move again, briefly taking over Lake Shore Drive at Irving Park Road before marching toward Wrigley Field.
Ciara Scott, 20, who said she’s attended several protests in the past, including a few over the weekend, said she’s surprised by the amount of people mobilizing in the area but not by how peaceful the march was.
“This one’s probably the most peaceful we’ve been to so far,” she said. “Everybody’s trying to help each other; we’ve seen people with medical supplies and we’ve been offered food.
“It’s better than even going to other social events because here it’s more of a community, more of a family,” she said.


chicagosun-times--2020-06-01--Horoscope for Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Horoscope for Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5:30 to 11:30 a.m. Chicago time .
After that , the moon moves from Libra into Scorpio .
Tread carefully because it ’ s easy to get into an argument with someone about shared property or your opinion about something !
That ’ s because people are energetic and ready to pounce !
( Yikes ! )
Today has its challenges when dealing with others , especially partners , parents and bosses .
You might feel competitive with a friend or a group about earnings or something you own .
Go gently because the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Easy does it .
Be polite when dealing with people at work because you might end up at odds with someone older or more experienced .
Why let this get out of hand ?
Do you feel competitive with someone ?
( You don ’ t want to look bad compared to someone else .
No way ! )
Parents must be patient with kids , especially about money issues or how much something costs .
Meanwhile , you might be out of sorts because something in the media annoyed you .
Whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( I hate it when that happens . )
Be patient with family members , especially if you ’ re dealing with someone older or a parent .
People are critical and judgmental , which can turn you off .
You might also feel jealous about a friend or something going on with a group .
It ’ s a tricky day .
Because of your attention to detail and your ability to see “ what ’ s wrong with this picture ” , sometimes you are critical with loved ones .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guard against doing this today because it could land you in hot water with a partner or friend .
Go gently .
You ’ re a great debater and today you might get into an argument about something that is work-related or dealing with politics , religion or racial issues .
It might even be something in the media that sets you off ?
Keep your shirt on .
Today the moon is in your sign ; however , it is at odds with stern Saturn .
This means you will likely butt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority .
You might quarrel about funding or how much a social occasion costs or how much to spend on kids .
Oy vey .
Issues with partners and close friends — and possibly family — might come to a head today because you have strong opinions about something .
Don ’ t let this ruin a good time .
Take a step back and give the situation some breathing room .
Relax .
When the annals of history are written , will this really matter ?
Frankly , you ’ re a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t see it , others can .
Don ’ t be critical of anyone , especially a female friend .
Don ’ t make a big deal about something at work , even though you are a perfectionist .
Lighten up .
You might find yourself at odds with a boss , parent or someone in the position of authority today .
Maybe they are critical of you ?
In turn , this could trigger arguments with kids or a romantic partner .
But it doesn ’ t have to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own movie , right ?
With Mars in your sign now , you might be coming on a bit strong , which means someone at home feels that you are being too pushy .
Be smart and steer clear of controversial subjects like politics and religion .
Have a nice day !
If Your Birthday Is Today Actress Joanna Gleason ( 1950 ) shares your birthday .
You are independent and imaginative .
You know how to get your way because you ’ re charming !
It ’ s your turn for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more popular and will enjoy warm friendships .
You will be more grateful for your life and will appreciate the everyday happiness and beauty around you .
This year is the time for an important choice .
Choose wisely .

Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5:30 to 11:30 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Libra into Scorpio.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Tread carefully because it’s easy to get into an argument with someone about shared property or your opinion about something! That’s because people are energetic and ready to pounce! (Yikes!)
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today has its challenges when dealing with others, especially partners, parents and bosses. You might feel competitive with a friend or a group about earnings or something you own. Go gently because the moon will be opposite your sign. Easy does it.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Be polite when dealing with people at work because you might end up at odds with someone older or more experienced. Why let this get out of hand? Do you feel competitive with someone? (You don’t want to look bad compared to someone else. No way!)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Parents must be patient with kids, especially about money issues or how much something costs. Meanwhile, you might be out of sorts because something in the media annoyed you. Whatever it is might threaten your ego. (I hate it when that happens.)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Be patient with family members, especially if you’re dealing with someone older or a parent. People are critical and judgmental, which can turn you off. You might also feel jealous about a friend or something going on with a group. It’s a tricky day.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Because of your attention to detail and your ability to see “what’s wrong with this picture”, sometimes you are critical with loved ones. (You can also be self-critical.) Guard against doing this today because it could land you in hot water with a partner or friend. Go gently.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You’re a great debater and today you might get into an argument about something that is work-related or dealing with politics, religion or racial issues. It might even be something in the media that sets you off? Keep your shirt on.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today the moon is in your sign; however, it is at odds with stern Saturn. This means you will likely butt heads with someone in a position of authority. You might quarrel about funding or how much a social occasion costs or how much to spend on kids. Oy vey.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Issues with partners and close friends — and possibly family — might come to a head today because you have strong opinions about something. Don’t let this ruin a good time. Take a step back and give the situation some breathing room. Relax. When the annals of history are written, will this really matter?
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Frankly, you’re a bit aggressive and argumentative. If you can’t see it, others can. Don’t be critical of anyone, especially a female friend. Don’t make a big deal about something at work, even though you are a perfectionist. Lighten up.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You might find yourself at odds with a boss, parent or someone in the position of authority today. Maybe they are critical of you? In turn, this could trigger arguments with kids or a romantic partner. But it doesn’t have to go this way. You are scripting your own movie, right?
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
With Mars in your sign now, you might be coming on a bit strong, which means someone at home feels that you are being too pushy. Be smart and steer clear of controversial subjects like politics and religion. Have a nice day!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Joanna Gleason (1950) shares your birthday. You are independent and imaginative. You know how to get your way because you’re charming! It’s your turn for a fun-loving year ahead! You will be more popular and will enjoy warm friendships. You will be more grateful for your life and will appreciate the everyday happiness and beauty around you. This year is the time for an important choice. Choose wisely.