chicagosun-times--2020-09-23--National Guard activated in Chicago after charges announced in Breonna Taylor’s case

The Illinois National Guard was activated in Chicago on Wednesday at the heels of multiple protests regarding the charges in the death of Breonna Taylor by police .
Multiple National Guard vehicles could be seen Wednesday afternoon at Wabash Avenue and Roosevelt Road , just hours after a grand jury indicted one former police officer for shooting into neighboring apartments , but not in connection to Breonna Taylor ’ s death .
Protests were planned at Chicago police headquarters , St. Sabina church , Millennium Park and Palmer Square .
Illinois National Guard spokesman Bradford Leighton confirmed the units were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the guard ’ s vehicle were in the streets for “ survey ” purposes , according to Office of Emergency Management and Communications spokeswoman Mary May .
Gov .
J.B. Pritzker ’ s office on Wednesday said the guard units were still in a “ state of readiness ” after being sent to Chicago Tuesday ahead of possible charges in Taylor ’ s death .
Meanwhile , Chicago took its own measures to prevent possible civil unrest .
The city on Wednesday “ strategically positioned ” 300 city vehicles , including snow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deter rioting at commercial corridors .
The city has used a similar strategy during looting in May and August .
Wednesday afternoon , Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot acknowledged the sense of rage many Chicagoans felt following the decision but called for peace .
“ A grand jury in Louisville made a decision that doesn ’ t come close to capturing the injustice of what we know happened that night in March , ” Pritzker said .
Lightfoot said there would be citywide moment of reflection at 7 p.m. Taylor , an emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 13 by officers who entered her home using a no-knock warrant during a drug investigation .
The warrant used was connected to a suspect who did not live there , and no drugs were found inside .
Her death gained renewed attention in May in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis , when protesters took to the streets in cities across the country , including Chicago , to protest police brutality against Black people .
Her name , along with Floyd ’ s , figured largely in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The Illinois National Guard was activated in Chicago on Wednesday at the heels of multiple protests regarding the charges in the death of Breonna Taylor by police.
Multiple National Guard vehicles could be seen Wednesday afternoon at Wabash Avenue and Roosevelt Road, just hours after a grand jury indicted one former police officer for shooting into neighboring apartments, but not in connection to Breonna Taylor’s death.
Protests were planned at Chicago police headquarters, St. Sabina church, Millennium Park and Palmer Square.
Protest marshals clear a path for an ambulance to move through the intersection of 79th and Racine. #Chicago #BreonnaTaylor pic.twitter.com/h25mpW4rLI — Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere (@TylerLaRiviere) September 23, 2020
Illinois National Guard spokesman Bradford Leighton confirmed the units were “activated” in Chicago.
Some of the guard’s vehicle were in the streets for “survey” purposes, according to Office of Emergency Management and Communications spokeswoman Mary May.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office on Wednesday said the guard units were still in a “state of readiness” after being sent to Chicago Tuesday ahead of possible charges in Taylor’s death.
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Meanwhile, Chicago took its own measures to prevent possible civil unrest. The city on Wednesday “strategically positioned” 300 city vehicles, including snow plows and other large trucks, to deter rioting at commercial corridors. The city has used a similar strategy during looting in May and August.
Wednesday afternoon, Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot acknowledged the sense of rage many Chicagoans felt following the decision but called for peace. “A grand jury in Louisville made a decision that doesn’t come close to capturing the injustice of what we know happened that night in March,” Pritzker said.
Lightfoot said there would be citywide moment of reflection at 7 p.m.
Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times March 13 by officers who entered her home using a no-knock warrant during a drug investigation. The warrant used was connected to a suspect who did not live there, and no drugs were found inside.
Her death gained renewed attention in May in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, when protesters took to the streets in cities across the country, including Chicago, to protest police brutality against Black people. Her name, along with Floyd’s, figured largely in discussions about the issue over the summer.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-23--A remote learning debate rages: How much computer time is too much?

Months after remote learning discussions centered on access to computers , talks have shifted this fall to another heated debate : How much time should kids be spending on those devices every day ?
As it goes with most decisions made at Chicago Public Schools , opinions have varied widely on the issue , with many parents and teachers arguing the current system that has children in front of a computer for hours at a time is too burdensome for students and families .
Still , others say they ’ ve managed just fine so far , especially when kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lori Torres , a Spanish teacher at Monroe Elementary , said she ’ s watching her students on a daily basis struggle to stay focused or even awake in the afternoon because of long , draining schedules that aren ’ t tailored to their needs .
“ I see my kids , and I know we can do better by them , ” Torres said .
“ I think if the district is wanting us to be successful at this — I know I want to be successful at this , and my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it requires us to really take a look at what the expectations are for these children and try to refocus so that these schedules are more humane , and so that families can support kids as best as possible.
” CPS ’ remote learning guidance calls for 360-minute school days for elementary students , with 180 minutes of daily synchronous learning featuring live instruction for kindergarten through second grade , 205 synchronous minutes for third to fifth grades and 230 minutes per day of synchronous learning for sixth through eight graders .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 80 % synchronous , the district said .
Gabrielle Wilson , a mother of a kindergartner and a second-grader , urged district leaders at the Board of Education ’ s monthly meeting Wednesday to allow for more flexibility .
“ The current remote model is impossible for working parents , ” Wilson said .
“ I am proposing a less demanding synchronous working schedule .
...
The current remote scheduling that models a traditional bell schedule needs to be changed immediately.
” Wilson pointed to guidelines from the Illinois State Board of Education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be mindful of caretakers ’ schedules and allow for flexibility for families — guidance Wilson said CPS isn ’ t following .
Wilson started an online petition a week ago calling on CPS to reduce required screen time for the youngest elementary students .
The petition had garnered more than 2,800 signatures by Wednesday afternoon .
CPS spokesman James Gherardi said in a statement that the school system listened to parents who said in the spring they wanted more consistent learning schedules with live instruction every day .
But he acknowledged not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Strengthened standards and structures were needed to ensure students have access to the daily live instruction they deserve , and we are deeply sympathetic to the challenges and competing priorities families are balancing during this unprecedented time , ” Gherardi said .
Sarai Coba-Rodriguez , an assistant professor of educational psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago , said scheduling flexibility is key to making remote learning work for the most students .
She said CPS needs to be patient because not every child is going to be able to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the youngest elementary students , who are the focus of her research , Coba-Rodriguez said virtual class time should mostly consist of students talking and socializing with each other and their teachers .
“ I think it needs to be engaging , where students are in a way multi-tasking , where they have a worksheet , they ’ re following along with the teacher , or they have to do something that you don ’ t have them sitting there just listening , ” she said .
“ I just can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for you to ask a young child to stare at a computer quietly and not fidget when they can barely do that in the classroom , ” Coba-Rodriguez said .
“ That ’ s not how children learn .
They need to touch things , they need to explore their curiosity .
In front of the screen , they ’ re not doing that.
” Some families have had an easier time with the transition to remote learning this fall .
Tara Lockwood , the mother of a fourth grader at National Teachers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the screen time is more than she ’ d prefer but “ not terrible ” given the circumstances of learning at home .
Lockwood said her son Louie ’ s classes have him on screen for about three and a half hours each day , but they switch between synchronous and asynchronous time , with breaks that let him get up , stretch and walk around to stay fresh .
Teachers have been understanding and allow students to turn off their cameras for a few minutes , she said .
“ For us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some autonomy to kind of move about as he needs to within the day to keep engaged , ” Lockwood said .
“ He ’ s actually handling it pretty well .
A lot better than I thought he would , and much better than in the spring.
” School board member Lucino Sotelo said at Wednesday ’ s meeting after Wilson and a few other parents spoke about screen time that officials know the remote learning plan isn ’ t perfect , and parents should make their voices heard at their individual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that while she believes the year is off to a good start , she and other officials recognize “ the need to innovate and to be dynamic.
” “ We ’ re not spiking the ball at the 20-yard line , ” Jackson said .
“ We still have work to do .
”

Months after remote learning discussions centered on access to computers, talks have shifted this fall to another heated debate: How much time should kids be spending on those devices every day?
As it goes with most decisions made at Chicago Public Schools, opinions have varied widely on the issue, with many parents and teachers arguing the current system that has children in front of a computer for hours at a time is too burdensome for students and families. Still, others say they’ve managed just fine so far, especially when kids are given breaks throughout the day.
Lori Torres, a Spanish teacher at Monroe Elementary, said she’s watching her students on a daily basis struggle to stay focused or even awake in the afternoon because of long, draining schedules that aren’t tailored to their needs.
“I see my kids, and I know we can do better by them,” Torres said. “I think if the district is wanting us to be successful at this — I know I want to be successful at this, and my kids do, too — I think it requires us to really take a look at what the expectations are for these children and try to refocus so that these schedules are more humane, and so that families can support kids as best as possible.”
CPS’ remote learning guidance calls for 360-minute school days for elementary students, with 180 minutes of daily synchronous learning featuring live instruction for kindergarten through second grade, 205 synchronous minutes for third to fifth grades and 230 minutes per day of synchronous learning for sixth through eighth graders. In high school, courses are to be 80% synchronous, the district said.
Petition for less screen time
Gabrielle Wilson, a mother of a kindergartner and a second-grader, urged district leaders at the Board of Education’s monthly meeting Wednesday to allow for more flexibility.
“The current remote model is impossible for working parents,” Wilson said. “I am proposing a less demanding synchronous working schedule. ... The current remote scheduling that models a traditional bell schedule needs to be changed immediately.”
Wilson pointed to guidelines from the Illinois State Board of Education released over the summer that say districts should be mindful of caretakers’ schedules and allow for flexibility for families — guidance Wilson said CPS isn’t following.
Wilson started an online petition a week ago calling on CPS to reduce required screen time for the youngest elementary students. The petition had garnered more than 2,800 signatures by Wednesday afternoon.
CPS spokesman James Gherardi said in a statement that the school system listened to parents who said in the spring they wanted more consistent learning schedules with live instruction every day. But he acknowledged not all families have the same difficulties.
“Strengthened standards and structures were needed to ensure students have access to the daily live instruction they deserve, and we are deeply sympathetic to the challenges and competing priorities families are balancing during this unprecedented time,” Gherardi said.
Sarai Coba-Rodriguez, an assistant professor of educational psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, said scheduling flexibility is key to making remote learning work for the most students. She said CPS needs to be patient because not every child is going to be able to do exactly what they want.
As for the youngest elementary students, who are the focus of her research, Coba-Rodriguez said virtual class time should mostly consist of students talking and socializing with each other and their teachers.
“I think it needs to be engaging, where students are in a way multi-tasking, where they have a worksheet, they’re following along with the teacher, or they have to do something that you don’t have them sitting there just listening,” she said.
“I just can’t see developmentally how it’s appropriate for you to ask a young child to stare at a computer quietly and not fidget when they can barely do that in the classroom,” Coba-Rodriguez said. “That’s not how children learn. They need to touch things, they need to explore their curiosity. In front of the screen, they’re not doing that.”
With all students doing remote learning from home, a teacher stares at her laptop in an otherwise empty classroom at Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Academy of Social Justice in Englewood on the first day of school Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
Parent: Teachers have been understanding
Some families have had an easier time with the transition to remote learning this fall.
Tara Lockwood, the mother of a fourth grader at National Teachers Academy in the South Loop, said the screen time is more than she’d prefer but “not terrible” given the circumstances of learning at home.
Lockwood said her son’s classes have him on screen for about three and a half hours each day, but they switch between synchronous and asynchronous time, with breaks that let him get up, stretch and walk around to stay fresh. Teachers have been understanding and allow students to turn off their cameras for a few minutes, she said.
“For us, that’s given my son some autonomy to kind of move about as he needs to within the day to keep engaged,” Lockwood said. “He’s actually handling it pretty well. A lot better than I thought he would, and much better than in the spring.”
School board member Lucino Sotelo said at Wednesday’s meeting after Wilson and a few other parents spoke about screen time that officials know the remote learning plan isn’t perfect, and parents should make their voices heard at their individual schools.
CPS CEO Janice Jackson added that while she believes the year is off to a good start, she and other officials recognize “the need to innovate and to be dynamic.”
“We’re not spiking the ball at the 20-yard line,” Jackson said. “We still have work to do.”


chicagosun-times--2020-09-23--Logan Theatre to temporarily close due to lack of new movies

The COVID-19 pandemic ’ s grip on the film industry has forced one of Chicago ’ s well-known movie venues to close — for now .
Weeks after reopening amid the pandemic , the Logan Theatre ( 2646 N. Milwaukee Avenue ) , announced on Wednesday their intention to temporarily shut down due to the lack of new content from the film industry .
The theater , which opened in 1915 as the Paramount Theatre , released an online statement notifying would-be movie-goers of closing in the interim .
A reopening date has not been announced .
“ While our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been effective in keeping The Logan a safe place to be , the lack of new film has forced us to close our doors after the last show on Thursday , Sept. 24 , ” the statement read .
“ As you may know , Hollywood continues to postpone the distribution of many highly anticipated films until later this year and/or into 2021 .
Once it becomes clear that there is a consistent flow of films to play , we will make plans to reopen the theatre.
” Before the pandemic , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Logan hosted the latest films , film festivals , trivia nights , while also operating as an event space .
The films “ Bill & Ted Face the Music , ” “ The Broken Hearts Gallery , ” and “ Tenet ” are among the choices for movie-goers who aim to catch a show before the doors close .

The COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the film industry has forced one of Chicago’s well-known movie venues to close — for now.
Weeks after reopening amid the pandemic, the Logan Theatre (2646 N. Milwaukee Avenue), announced on Wednesday their intention to temporarily shut down due to the lack of new content from the film industry.
The theater, which opened in 1915 as the Paramount Theatre, released an online statement notifying would-be movie-goers of closing in the interim. A reopening date has not been announced.
“While our collaborative efforts to enhance safety standards have been effective in keeping The Logan a safe place to be, the lack of new film has forced us to close our doors after the last show on Thursday, Sept. 24,” the statement read. “As you may know, Hollywood continues to postpone the distribution of many highly anticipated films until later this year and/or into 2021. Once it becomes clear that there is a consistent flow of films to play, we will make plans to reopen the theatre.”
Before the pandemic, which closed the theatre for five months, The Logan hosted the latest films, film festivals, trivia nights, while also operating as an event space.
The films “Bill & Ted Face the Music,” “The Broken Hearts Gallery,” and “Tenet” are among the choices for movie-goers who aim to catch a show before the doors close.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-23--Pritzker and fellow Democrats open wallets to defeat GOP legislator who made disparaging remarks abo

Pritzker and fellow Democrats open wallets to defeat GOP legislator who made disparaging remarks about Black LGBTQ challenger

Gov .
J.B. Pritzker has joined the parade of Democrats giving money to the party ’ s challenger to Republican Rep. Amy Grant , the Wheaton Republican who apologized over comments she made about her Democratic opponent ’ s race and sexual orientation in a recorded telephone call .
The Democrats have refused to release the entire recording of the call or details about the potential donor who recorded Grant , but they have not been shy about contributing to the campaign coffers of challenger Ken Mejia-Beal .
Pritzker donated $ 55,300 from his campaign fund on Tuesday , bringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s donations to Mejia-Beal to $ 57,800 , the legal limit .
Since a trio of state House Democrats held a news conference Monday playing the recordings and denouncing Grant , Mejia-Beal has taken in $ 158,828.90 in donations — bringing his total campaign war chest to $ 417,185.90 This week ’ s infusion of cash includes $ 57,800 from Majority Leader Greg Harris — one of the Democrats who held Monday ’ s news conference — $ 31,428.90 in phone banking and other campaign services from the Democratic Majority campaign fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 5,800 from Fred Eychaner , board chairman of Newsweb Corp. Illinois SEIU contributed $ 2,500 .
Local No .
1 of the Service Employees International Union has an ownership stake in the Chicago Sun-Times .
Illinois House Democrats released three snippets of a conversation that Democrats said took place a few weeks ago between the Wheaton Republican and an unidentified person during a fundraising call .
The clips , ten to 15 seconds in length , focused on Mejia-Beal ’ s race and sexual orientation .
In one clip , Grant said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Cook County people.
” “ The only thing we need is another person on the Black Caucus , ” Grant said in one clip .
“ And I ’ m all for — working across the aisle , and Will Davis is a buddy of mine , and he ’ s in leadership , and I am a friend of his , and he respects me.
” Assistant Majority Leader William Davis , D-Hazel Crest , was one of the Democrats holding Monday ’ s news conference .
In another snippet , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come into the district , ” maybe because “ he ’ s afraid of the reaction that people might give him.
” ” Not because he ’ s Black , but because of the way he talks — he ’ s all LGBTQ.
” Democrats refused to release the full audio of the call or share the exact date of the call or further context around Grant ’ s statements .
Grant issued a statement apologizing for her comments during the call , saying they did not “ reflect my heart or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Republicans to condemn Grant for the “ troubling ” comments .
A spokesman for Pritzker was not immediately available for comment about the donation .
Republicans donated money to Grant this week , but in much smaller amounts .
The Illinois Republican Party and the Illinois House Victory Fund , which supports Republican candidates , donated a total of $ 16,469.24 for mailers and media production to Grant ’ s campaign fund Monday .

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has joined the parade of Democrats giving money to the party’s challenger to Republican Rep. Amy Grant, the Wheaton Republican who apologized over comments she made about her Democratic opponent’s race and sexual orientation in a recorded telephone call.
The Democrats have refused to release the entire recording of the call or details about the potential donor who recorded Grant, but they have not been shy about contributing to the campaign coffers of challenger Ken Mejia-Beal.
Pritzker donated $55,300 from his campaign fund on Tuesday, bringing the total amount of the Democratic governor’s donations to Mejia-Beal to $57,800, the legal limit.
Since a trio of state House Democrats held a news conference Monday playing the recordings and denouncing Grant, Mejia-Beal has taken in $158,828.90 in donations — bringing his total campaign war chest to $417,185.90
This week’s infusion of cash includes $57,800 from Majority Leader Greg Harris — one of the Democrats who held Monday’s news conference — $31,428.90 in phone banking and other campaign services from the Democratic Majority campaign fund controlled by House Speaker Mike Madigan and $5,800 from Fred Eychaner, board chairman of Newsweb Corp.
Illinois SEIU contributed $2,500. Local No. 1 of the Service Employees International Union has an ownership stake in the Chicago Sun-Times.
Illinois House Democrats released three snippets of a conversation that Democrats said took place a few weeks ago between the Wheaton Republican and an unidentified person during a fundraising call. The clips, ten to 15 seconds in length, focused on Mejia-Beal’s race and sexual orientation.
State Rep. Amy Grant, R-Wheaton, participates in a Sun-Times endorsement interview earlier this month. Screen image.
Mejia-Beal is Black and gay.
In one clip, Grant said Mejia-Beal is “just another one of the Cook County people.”
“The only thing we need is another person on the Black Caucus,” Grant said in one clip. “And I’m all for — working across the aisle, and Will Davis is a buddy of mine, and he’s in leadership, and I am a friend of his, and he respects me.”
Assistant Majority Leader William Davis, D-Hazel Crest, was one of the Democrats holding Monday’s news conference.
State Rep. William “Will” Davis, speaks at a legislative hearing in 2018. Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times file
In another snippet, Grant said that Mejia-Beal is “afraid to come into the district,” maybe because “he’s afraid of the reaction that people might give him.”
”Not because he’s Black, but because of the way he talks — he’s all LGBTQ.”
Democrats refused to release the full audio of the call or share the exact date of the call or further context around Grant’s statements. Grant issued a statement apologizing for her comments during the call, saying they did not “reflect my heart or my faith.”
But the Democrats called on Republicans to condemn Grant for the “troubling” comments.
A spokesman for Pritzker was not immediately available for comment about the donation.
Republicans donated money to Grant this week, but in much smaller amounts.
The Illinois Republican Party and the Illinois House Victory Fund, which supports Republican candidates, donated a total of $16,469.24 for mailers and media production to Grant’s campaign fund Monday.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-23--Dread Head Cowboy’s horse may need to be euthanized after trauma from Dan Ryan protest, prosecutors

Dread Head Cowboy’s horse may need to be euthanized after trauma from Dan Ryan protest, prosecutors say

Chicago ’ s “ Dread Head Cowboy ” rode his horse to exhaustion — and narrowly close to death — while protesting gun violence against children on the Dan Ryan Expressway earlier this week , Cook County prosecutors said .
The horse will never ride again and may need to be euthanized , Assistant State ’ s Attorney Kevin Deboni said Wednesday , adding that one veterinarian compared Adam Hollingsworth ’ s actions to “ forcing an 80-year-old woman to run a full marathon.
” Authorities found the horse collapsed on the pavement near 95th Street Monday , overheated , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and with eyes so dilated they resembled “ cartoon eyes , ” Deboni said .
The horse , coerced to run seven miles without horseshoes , also had sores beneath its saddle , which wasn ’ t properly padded , the prosecutor said .
After differentiating the well-intentioned protest to the horse ’ s alleged poor treatment , Judge David Navarro ordered Hollingsworth , 33 , held on $ 25,000 bail for animal cruelty .
“ The horse doesn ’ t know it was part of a protest , ” the judge said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was treated .
And ... it appears that treatment was criminal.
” Hollingsworth ’ s protest began about 4:30 p.m. Monday as he galloped into the southbound lanes at 35th Street .
Holding back traffic as police cars and motorcycles tailed him , he eventually exited at 95th Street .
The horse trotted at times , but was galloping for most of the ride , Deboni said .
When the horse slowed down , most likely from exhaustion , Hollingsworth allegedly kicked and whipped it .
Hollingsworth , known for his civic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Live , saying “ I shut down the Dan Ryan !
Kids lives matter !
” But Deboni claimed that , in another video posted June 11 , Hollingsworth said he would “ ride his horse until it dies.
” The horse , in critical condition , continues to collapse during treatment , and is never expected to stabilize , Deboni said .
Chicago Animal Care and Control officials also said the horse was so battered , it would ’ ve died if it hadn ’ t been treated immediately .
“ Euthanasia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the suffering the animal will likely endure for the rest of its life , ” Deboni said .
Hollingsworth ’ s lawyer said his client ’ s protest was planned and that motorcycles were used to protect the horse from cars .
Saddle sores are common for horses and not all riders believe horses need horseshoes on the pavement , the defense attorney argued .
Hollingsworth met with police earlier this month about the Dan Ryan protest , but his request was denied since authorities said it was dangerous and illegal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lightfoot ’ s office called Monday ’ s incident a “ stunt ” that endangered the horse and others .
“ There is a right way and a wrong way to call attention to issues of great importance and this stunt was decidedly the very wrong way , ” the mayor ’ s office said .
Earlier this year , Lightfoot teamed up with Hollingsworth and his horse to promote the U.S. Census in South and West Side wards .
In addition to animal cruelty — a felony — Hollingsworth has also been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , disobeying a police officer , obstructing traffic and criminal trespass to state supported property .
On Tuesday , Father Michael Pfleger and activist Ja ’ Mal Green called for authorities to drop charges against Hollingsworth .
However , Pfleger did say , “ If the horse was injured in any way , obviously , I don ’ t want that .
I ’ m sorry about that.
” Referring to Hollingsworth ’ s determination to shine a light on violence against children , Green said , “ I understand the animal rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the horse , Nunu , being injured ... but what I want you to understand is that human rights matter as well.
” Hollingsworth , who didn ’ t answer reporters ’ questions after posting bond Wednesday , is expected back in court Sept. 30 .

Chicago’s “Dread Head Cowboy” rode his horse to exhaustion — and narrowly close to death — while protesting gun violence against children on the Dan Ryan Expressway earlier this week, Cook County prosecutors said.
The horse will never ride again and may need to be euthanized, Assistant State’s Attorney Kevin Deboni said Wednesday, adding that one veterinarian compared Adam Hollingsworth’s actions to “forcing an 80-year-old woman to run a full marathon.”
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Authorities found the horse collapsed on the pavement near 95th Street Monday, overheated, dehydrated, bleeding from the hooves, and with eyes so dilated they resembled “cartoon eyes,” Deboni said. The horse, coerced to run seven miles without horseshoes, also had sores beneath its saddle, which wasn’t properly padded, the prosecutor said.
After differentiating the well-intentioned protest to the horse’s alleged poor treatment, Judge David Navarro ordered Hollingsworth, 33, held on $25,000 bail for animal cruelty.
Adam Hollingsworth, known as the “Dread Head Cowboy,” posted video of himself riding his horse on the Dan Ryan Monday. Facebook
“The horse doesn’t know it was part of a protest,” the judge said. “The horse only knows how it was treated. And ... it appears that treatment was criminal.”
Hollingsworth’s protest began about 4:30 p.m. Monday as he galloped into the southbound lanes at 35th Street. Holding back traffic as police cars and motorcycles tailed him, he eventually exited at 95th Street.
The horse trotted at times, but was galloping for most of the ride, Deboni said. When the horse slowed down, most likely from exhaustion, Hollingsworth allegedly kicked and whipped it.
Hollingsworth, known for his civic activism, broadcast his protest on Facebook Live, saying “I shut down the Dan Ryan! Kids lives matter!”
But Deboni claimed that, in another video posted June 11, Hollingsworth said he would “ride his horse until it dies.”
The horse, in critical condition, continues to collapse during treatment, and is never expected to stabilize, Deboni said.
Chicago Animal Care and Control officials also said the horse was so battered, it would’ve died if it hadn’t been treated immediately.
“Euthanasia may be utilized for humane reasons due to the suffering the animal will likely endure for the rest of its life,” Deboni said.
Hollingsworth’s lawyer said his client’s protest was planned and that motorcycles were used to protect the horse from cars. Saddle sores are common for horses and not all riders believe horses need horseshoes on the pavement, the defense attorney argued.
Adam Hollingsworth Illinois State Police
Hollingsworth met with police earlier this month about the Dan Ryan protest, but his request was denied since authorities said it was dangerous and illegal, Illinois State Police said.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office called Monday’s incident a “stunt” that endangered the horse and others. “There is a right way and a wrong way to call attention to issues of great importance and this stunt was decidedly the very wrong way,” the mayor’s office said.
Earlier this year, Lightfoot teamed up with Hollingsworth and his horse to promote the U.S. Census in South and West Side wards.
In addition to animal cruelty — a felony — Hollingsworth has also been charged with several misdemeanors: reckless conduct, disobeying a police officer, obstructing traffic and criminal trespass to state supported property.
On Tuesday, Father Michael Pfleger and activist Ja’Mal Green called for authorities to drop charges against Hollingsworth. However, Pfleger did say, “If the horse was injured in any way, obviously, I don’t want that. I’m sorry about that.”
Referring to Hollingsworth’s determination to shine a light on violence against children, Green said, “I understand the animal rights activists, who say what they say about the horse, Nunu, being injured...but what I want you to understand is that human rights matter as well.”
Hollingsworth, who didn’t answer reporters’ questions after posting bond Wednesday, is expected back in court Sept. 30.
Adam Hollingsworth appears at a rally for Breonna Taylor Sept. 23, 2020, at Dunbar Park, 300 E. 31st St. Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times
He made a surprise appearance at a protest in Dunbar Park, 300 E. 31st St., Wednesday night, briefly addressing the crowd of several hundred gathered in response to the Breonna Taylor ruling earlier in the day.
“I’ve been gone for two days, locked up in the jail, alone...,” Hollingsworth said. “I know who we’re fighting for. Our lives matter. Twenty-seven years from now, who’s going to take care of us? I know we will. I can’t say too much, but I love everyone out here. Our voices need to be heard.”
Contributing: Ashlee Rezin Garcia, Ben Pope


chicagosun-times--2020-09-24--Dear Abby: Mom says my polite, pudgy boyfriend is ‘gross’

DEAR ABBY : I ’ m a 35-year-old single mom .
I ’ ve dated a few people over the last seven years , but none of them wanted to commit .
Several months ago , I started seeing “ Joey , ” a friend of a couple of years .
He ’ s sweet , respectful and hardworking , and he helps me whenever I need it .
Joey is on the heavy side , but he ’ s clean and kempt .
I introduced him to my mom , and she continues to say he is “ gross.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ that man ” and never by his name .
He has always been very polite and has never said anything to her out of the way .
My son and I have lived with Mom ever since my divorce , and I have helped her out with more than my share of the bills and groceries .
I ’ m currently trying to buy a house , but the market is competitive with the low interest rates .
I work full time , take great care of my son and do lots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can I convince my mother to accept Joey , or should I ignore what she says as long as he ’ s good to my son and me ?
— FOUND A GOOD GUY IN THE SOUTH DEAR FOUND : Nothing you can do will make your mother accept Joey .
Most parents judge the men in their daughters ’ lives by how they treat their daughters , rather than a number on the scale .
Has it occurred to you that she may be afraid your relationship with Joey could develop to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around to do chores and help her with the bills ?
From your description of him , “ that man ” is definitely a keeper .
As long as he is good to you and your son and you care for him , please don ’ t allow your mother to discourage you .
As an adult , it ’ s important to make your own decisions and live your own life without interference .
DEAR ABBY : My younger sister is a bipolar , narcissistic , psychotic , evil woman with bachelor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in psychology and counseling .
She has hated me from birth .
I know exactly what she is , and she can ’ t stand that I do .
She spreads lies about me because our mother was alive for my wedding and not for hers and , according to her , it ’ s my fault .
( Mama died 10 years ago . )
I made her maid of honor at my wedding and godmother to my child , but no matter what I do , she complains to anyone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she thinks I am .
Because of her education , family members believe everything she says without question .
Our adult lives have been spent with her shutting me out and gossiping about me to extended family .
How can I convince my relatives to listen to me ?
I have no one on my side when it comes to her because the family knows about her mental health issues and tell me to get over it .
I can ’ t !
Please help me .
— CAN ’ T GO ON @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ON : That your sister has graduate degrees in psychology and counseling does not guarantee that she isn ’ t mentally ill .
Your relatives are aware of her mental health issues and have advised you not to overreact .
Perhaps you should take that to heart .
Find another godmother for your child , because clearly this one is unsuitable , and spend as little time around your sister as you can .
If necessary , start replacing unsupportive family members with friends you can trust to be supportive .
The only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow your sick sister to rule your life .
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 .
Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets : “ Abby ’ s Favorite Recipes ” and “ More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.
” Send your name and mailing address , plus check or money order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to : Dear Abby , Cookbooklet Set , P.O .
Box 447 , Mount Morris , IL 61054-0447 .
( Shipping and handling are included in the price . )

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 35-year-old single mom. I’ve dated a few people over the last seven years, but none of them wanted to commit. Several months ago, I started seeing “Joey,” a friend of a couple of years. He’s sweet, respectful and hardworking, and he helps me whenever I need it.
Joey is on the heavy side, but he’s clean and kempt. I introduced him to my mom, and she continues to say he is “gross.” She refers to him only as “that man” and never by his name. He has always been very polite and has never said anything to her out of the way.
My son and I have lived with Mom ever since my divorce, and I have helped her out with more than my share of the bills and groceries. I’m currently trying to buy a house, but the market is competitive with the low interest rates. I work full time, take great care of my son and do lots of chores around the house.
How can I convince my mother to accept Joey, or should I ignore what she says as long as he’s good to my son and me? — FOUND A GOOD GUY IN THE SOUTH
DEAR FOUND: Nothing you can do will make your mother accept Joey. Most parents judge the men in their daughters’ lives by how they treat their daughters, rather than a number on the scale. Has it occurred to you that she may be afraid your relationship with Joey could develop to the point you will no longer be around to do chores and help her with the bills?
From your description of him, “that man” is definitely a keeper. As long as he is good to you and your son and you care for him, please don’t allow your mother to discourage you. As an adult, it’s important to make your own decisions and live your own life without interference.
DEAR ABBY: My younger sister is a bipolar, narcissistic, psychotic, evil woman with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology and counseling. She has hated me from birth. I know exactly what she is, and she can’t stand that I do.
She spreads lies about me because our mother was alive for my wedding and not for hers and, according to her, it’s my fault. (Mama died 10 years ago.) I made her maid of honor at my wedding and godmother to my child, but no matter what I do, she complains to anyone who will listen about what a horrible person she thinks I am. Because of her education, family members believe everything she says without question.
Our adult lives have been spent with her shutting me out and gossiping about me to extended family. How can I convince my relatives to listen to me? I have no one on my side when it comes to her because the family knows about her mental health issues and tell me to get over it. I can’t! Please help me. — CAN’T GO ON LIKE THIS
DEAR CAN’T GO ON: That your sister has graduate degrees in psychology and counseling does not guarantee that she isn’t mentally ill. Your relatives are aware of her mental health issues and have advised you not to overreact. Perhaps you should take that to heart.
Find another godmother for your child, because clearly this one is unsuitable, and spend as little time around your sister as you can. If necessary, start replacing unsupportive family members with friends you can trust to be supportive. The only thing you should NOT do is continue to allow your sick sister to rule your life.
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.
Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: “Abby’s Favorite Recipes” and “More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $16 (U.S. funds), to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)


chicagosun-times--2020-09-24--Bears predictions: Week 3 vs. Falcons

Bears predictions: Week 3 vs. Falcons

The Sun-Times ’ experts offer their picks for the Bears ’ game Sunday in Atlanta : Let me just say I have no confidence in this pick .
None .
Zero .
I just know that the Falcons are coming off a horrible loss to the Cowboys and that their defense has had trouble stopping anybody .
Please do not bet money based on my prediction !
Season : 1-1 .
At some point the Bears erratic offense has to catch up to reality .
Which won ’ t be pretty .
Nor can the Falcons , who hopefully spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go winless .
I just keep wondering when `` Foles Time ’ ’ will occur .
And whether that will be good or worse .
Season : 2-0 .
Through two weeks , the 0-2 Falcons are fourth in the NFL with 443 yards per game and fifth with 32 points per game .
They might be playing for coach Dan Quinn ’ s job , too , after the debacle in Dallas .
The Bears can ’ t compete with that desperation .
Season : 2-0 .
The Falcons are a mess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Cowboys in a 40-39 loss , but they ’ re the best team the Bears have seen yet .
Their offense , especially their passing attack , will be problematic .
And given the Bears ’ offensive woes , 20-plus points will be enough for Atlanta to win .
Season : 2-0 .
This is a not a bad matchup for the Bears , if their defense can rise to the challenge against the Falcons ’ fifth-ranked scoring offense .
But the Bears ’ offense is not dependable at this point .
@ @ @ @

The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for the Bears’ game Sunday in Atlanta:
RICK MORRISSEY
Bears, 24-23
Let me just say I have no confidence in this pick. None. Zero. I just know that the Falcons are coming off a horrible loss to the Cowboys and that their defense has had trouble stopping anybody. Please do not bet money based on my prediction! Season: 1-1.
RICK TELANDER
Falcons, 24-23
At some point the Bears’ erratic offense has to catch up to reality. Which won’t be pretty. Nor can the Falcons, who hopefully spent this week studying onside-kick behavior, go winless. I just keep wondering when “Foles Time’’ will occur. And whether that will be good or worse. Season: 2-0.
PATRICK FINLEY
Falcons, 28-20
Through two weeks, the 0-2 Falcons are fourth in the NFL with 443 yards per game and fifth with 32 points per game. They might be playing for coach Dan Quinn’s job, too, after the debacle in Dallas. The Bears can’t compete with that desperation. Season: 2-0.
JASON LIESER
Falcons, 23-20
The Falcons are a mess and just blew a big lead against the Cowboys in a 40-39 loss, but they’re the best team the Bears have seen yet. Their offense, especially their passing attack, will be problematic. And given the Bears’ offensive woes, 20-plus points will be enough for Atlanta to win. Season: 2-0.
MARK POTASH
Falcons, 27-23
This is a not a bad matchup for the Bears, if their defense can rise to the challenge against the Falcons’ fifth-ranked scoring offense. But the Bears’ offense is not dependable at this point. Season: 2-0.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-24--13 shot, 3 killed Wednesday in Chicago

13 shot, 3 killed Wednesday in Chicago

Thirteen people were shot , three of them fatally , Wednesday in Chicago .
One woman was killed and another was wounded in South Shore in the day ’ s latest fatal attack .
About 8:50 p.m. , they were in the 7800 block of South Cornell Avenue when they heard shots and felt pain , Chicago police said .
A 28-year-old was struck in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center , where she died , police said .
The other woman , 35 , was shot in the foot and refused medical treatment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man was killed in Lawndale on the West Side .
Multiple people approached the 55-year-old about 3:08 p.m. in the 1200 block of South Kolin Avenue and fired shots at him , Chicago police said .
The man was struck in the head and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital , where he was pronounced dead about 3:45 p.m. , according to police and the Cook County medical examiner ’ s office .
The day ’ s first fatal shooting left a man dead and a woman injured in Logan Square on the Northwest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the 39-year-old woman were walking down the sidewalk at 10:36 a.m. in the 2500 block of North Maplewood Avenue when a male walked up , spoke to them briefly and opened fire , officials said .
The shooter then got into a nearby vehicle and fled .
Neves was struck three times in the upper chest and taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center , where he died , police said .
The woman was hit in the ankle and taken to Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in good condition .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a drive-by in Woodlawn on the South Side .
About 7 p.m. , a dark sedan drove down the 6600 block of South Evans Avenue and fired shots , police said .
A 31-year-old woman was shot in the hand and ankle , and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center , police said .
A 32-year-old man showed up at the same hospital with gunshot wounds to his hand and leg .
Both were in good condition .
Just minutes before the 55-year-old man was gunned down in Lawndale , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shooting in West Garfield Park .
The 28-year-old was driving about 3:10 p.m. in the 400 block of South Keeler Avenue when he was shot in the face , according to police .
He then crashed the vehicle into a fence , and was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition .
Less than 10 minutes prior , a man was wounded in a shooting in the South Loop .
The 30-year-old man was seated in a Jeep in the 800 block of South Wabash Avenue when another car pulled up and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Someone in the car took out a gun and fired shots about 3 p.m. , striking the man in his shoulder , police said .
The 30-year-old was Northwestern Memorial Hospital , where he was listed in good condition .
Two more men were shot earlier in the afternoon in East Garfield Park .
They were in a vehicle about 1:25 p.m. in the 3400 block of West Lake Street when someone fired shots , police said .
A 22-year-old was shot in the hand and the same bullet grazed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finger , police said .
Both were in good condition at Mount Sinai Hospital .
Wednesday morning , a man was injured in a shooting in Austin on the West Side .
The 19-year-old was standing outside about 8:55 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Linder Avenue when someone fired shots from an orange vehicle , according to police .
He was hit in the right thigh and taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood in good condition .
The day ’ s first reported shooting wounded a 35-year-old man in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ About 2:30 a.m. , he was walking in the 300 block of East 113th Street when someone approached and fired shots , police said .
He was taken to Roseland Hospital in good condition with a gunshot wound to his right hand .
Fifteen people were shot , two of them fatally , Tuesday in Chicago .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

Thirteen people were shot, three of them fatally, Wednesday in Chicago, including a woman killed in a double shooting in South Shore.
About 8:50 p.m., they were in the 7800 block of South Cornell Avenue when they heard shots and felt pain, Chicago police said. A 28-year-old was struck in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she died, police said. The other woman, 35, was shot in the foot and refused medical treatment, police said.
Wednesday afternoon, a man was killed in Lawndale on the West Side. Multiple people approached the 55-year-old about 3:08 p.m. in the 1200 block of South Kolin Avenue and fired shots at him, Chicago police said. The man was struck in the head and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead about 3:45 p.m., according to police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
The day’s first fatal shooting left a man dead and a woman injured in Logan Square on the Northwest Side. Jeremiah Neves, 22, and the 39-year-old woman were walking down the sidewalk at 10:36 a.m. in the 2500 block of North Maplewood Avenue when a male walked up, spoke to them briefly and opened fire, officials said. The shooter then got into a nearby vehicle and fled.
Neves was struck three times in the upper chest and taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he died, police said. The woman was hit in the ankle and taken to Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in good condition.
In non-fatal shootings, two people were wounded in a drive-by in Woodlawn on the South Side. About 7 p.m., a dark sedan drove down the 6600 block of South Evans Avenue and fired shots, police said. A 31-year-old woman was shot in the hand and ankle, and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, police said. A 32-year-old man showed up at the same hospital with gunshot wounds to his hand and leg. Both were in good condition.
Just minutes before the 55-year-old man was gunned down in Lawndale, another man was critically wounded in a shooting in West Garfield Park. The 28-year-old was driving about 3:10 p.m. in the 400 block of South Keeler Avenue when he was shot in the face, according to police. He then crashed the vehicle into a fence, and was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
Less than 10 minutes prior, a man was wounded in a shooting in the South Loop. The 30-year-old man was seated in a Jeep in the 800 block of South Wabash Avenue when another car pulled up and the occupants started arguing between cars, police said.
Someone in the car took out a gun and fired shots about 3 p.m., striking the man in his shoulder, police said. The 30-year-old was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was listed in good condition.
Two more men were shot earlier in the afternoon in East Garfield Park. They were in a vehicle about 1:25 p.m. in the 3400 block of West Lake Street when someone fired shots, police said. A 22-year-old was shot in the hand and the same bullet grazed the other man, 32, in the finger, police said. Both were in good condition at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Wednesday morning, a man was injured in a shooting in Austin on the West Side. The 19-year-old was standing outside about 8:55 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Linder Avenue when someone fired shots from an orange vehicle, according to police. He was hit in the right thigh and taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood in good condition.
The day’s first reported shooting wounded a 35-year-old man in Roseland on the Far South Side. About 2:30 a.m., he was walking in the 300 block of East 113th Street when someone approached and fired shots, police said. He was taken to Roseland Hospital in good condition with a gunshot wound to his right hand.
Fifteen people were shot, two of them fatally, Tuesday in Chicago.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-24--Funeral services Thursday for Mark S. Allen, Chicago community activist

Mr. Allen , 58 , was a former field director for the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and member of Kappa Alpha @ @ @ @ @ 12 .
He was found unresponsive at his Black Wall Street USA office , a @ @ @ @ @ entrepreneurship .
The Rev .
Jesse Jackson , Rainbow PUSH ’ s founder , tweeted @ @ @ @ @ Al Sharpton called him a “ true freedom fighter and grassroots organizer.
” Cook County @ @ @ @ @ Foxx tweeted praise for his “ lifting up and empowering the Black community.
” Mr. @ @ @ @ @ High School and Western Illinois University .
Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. @ @ @ @ @ Hope , 752 E. 114th St. , with the funeral there at 11 a.m .

Funeral services are planned Thursday for Chicago activist Mark S. Allen.
Mr. Allen, 58, was a former field director for the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and member of Kappa Alpha Psi.
He died Sept. 12. He was found unresponsive at his Black Wall Street USA office, a nonprofit promoting minority businesses and entrepreneurship.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rainbow PUSH’s founder, tweeted condolences. The Rev. Al Sharpton called him a “true freedom fighter and grassroots organizer.” Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx tweeted praise for his “lifting up and empowering the Black community.”
Mr. Allen went to Chicago Vocational High School and Western Illinois University.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday at the House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St., with the funeral there at 11 a.m.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-23--Horoscope for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020

Horoscope for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions .
The moon is in Capricorn .
Be smart and practice being patient when talking to others because if you don ’ t , you ’ ll be quarreling with someone .
It will happen in a New York minute !
Forewarned is forearmed .
You have a lot of fiery energy , and it is opposing Mercury opposite your sign .
Stay chill !
Your desire to “ get away from all this ” and do something different might land you in hot water when dealing with coworkers or with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Hmmm , could be the reverse ?
Problems with others might make you want to “ get away from all this !
” To avoid arguments and hissy fits with their kids , Gemini parents must be patient .
This is doable .
Remember that you ’ re the adult .
They will act how you act , not how you tell them to act .
This means you are always setting an example .
( “ Oy !
The pressure.
” ) Be patient with romantic partners .
Family squabbles or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and VIPs might arise .
Since these arguments will probably benefit no one , look for ways to keep the peace .
There is no upside in proving yourself right or proving others wrong .
Stay chill .
This is the classic day for arguments with people around you , including siblings , relatives and neighbors .
Be careful because if you get steamed up about something , it might make you accident-prone because you ’ re emotionally distracted from staying focused on whatever you ’ re doing .
Caution !
Squabbles about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since this is a dicey day , why not postpone these discussions until next week ?
If you can do this , it could be a win-win for everyone ; because , today people actually want to argue .
No question .
Here ’ s the drill .
Today , Mercury is in your sign opposing Mars directly opposite you .
This makes everyone want to tell others exactly what they think .
( Come hell or high water ! )
It ’ s a combative astrological situation .
Guard against rash actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not happy about something today .
You might decide to put a lid on it and be quiet about it , but it will still fester within you .
( Not good . )
Generally , when this happens , these feelings sort of leak out little snipes or sharp retorts .
It ’ s okay to feel how you feel , but there ’ s no upside in blasting someone .
You might find yourself at odds with a friend or a member of a group today .
This will not benefit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Therefore , why even go there ?
Of course , your friends aren ’ t perfect because nobody ’ s perfect .
It ’ s a sad reality .
Avoid squabbles with parents , bosses , teachers and the police because you might regret this .
Don ’ t argue with authority because this generally makes things worse .
Think of how you can work toward a solution without alienating someone who has power over you .
( Hello ? )
You have strong opinions plus you want to make the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not the day to stand on your soapbox and share your ideas because you will only arouse opposition to you — be they strangers , siblings , relatives or neighbors .
Arguments about money , shared property and possessions might arise today , but only if you get involved .
It takes two to make an argument , as you well know .
Therefore , avoid this dissension for your own peace of mind .
Be smart .
If Your Birthday Is Today Actress Harriet Walter ( 1950 ) shares your birthday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sociable .
You thrive in group settings !
This year will be more relaxed for you .
Do your best to cooperate because your interactions with others will be important .
Always look for ways to be kind and helpful .
If you are open when engaging with others , your business and personal relationships will benefit you .

Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Capricorn.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Be smart and practice being patient when talking to others because if you don’t, you’ll be quarreling with someone. It will happen in a New York minute! Forewarned is forearmed. You have a lot of fiery energy, and it is opposing Mercury opposite your sign. Stay chill!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Your desire to “get away from all this” and do something different might land you in hot water when dealing with coworkers or with something that is related to your health? Hmmm, could be the reverse? Problems with others might make you want to “get away from all this!”
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
To avoid arguments and hissy fits with their kids, Gemini parents must be patient. This is doable. Remember that you’re the adult. They will act how you act, not how you tell them to act. This means you are always setting an example. (“Oy! The pressure.”) Be patient with romantic partners.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Family squabbles or difficulties with bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs might arise. Since these arguments will probably benefit no one, look for ways to keep the peace. There is no upside in proving yourself right or proving others wrong. Stay chill.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is the classic day for arguments with people around you, including siblings, relatives and neighbors. Be careful because if you get steamed up about something, it might make you accident-prone because you’re emotionally distracted from staying focused on whatever you’re doing. Caution!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Squabbles about money and possessions might arise today. Since this is a dicey day, why not postpone these discussions until next week? If you can do this, it could be a win-win for everyone; because, today people actually want to argue. No question.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Here’s the drill. Today, Mercury is in your sign opposing Mars directly opposite you. This makes everyone want to tell others exactly what they think. (Come hell or high water!) It’s a combative astrological situation. Guard against rash actions and impulsive words.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You’re not happy about something today. You might decide to put a lid on it and be quiet about it, but it will still fester within you. (Not good.) Generally, when this happens, these feelings sort of leak out little snipes or sharp retorts. It’s okay to feel how you feel, but there’s no upside in blasting someone.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You might find yourself at odds with a friend or a member of a group today. This will not benefit you or anyone else, will it? Therefore, why even go there? Of course, your friends aren’t perfect because nobody’s perfect. It’s a sad reality.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Avoid squabbles with parents, bosses, teachers and the police because you might regret this. Don’t argue with authority because this generally makes things worse. Think of how you can work toward a solution without alienating someone who has power over you. (Hello?)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You have strong opinions plus you want to make the world a better place. Nevertheless, this is not the day to stand on your soapbox and share your ideas because you will only arouse opposition to you — be they strangers, siblings, relatives or neighbors.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Arguments about money, shared property and possessions might arise today, but only if you get involved. It takes two to make an argument, as you well know. Therefore, avoid this dissension for your own peace of mind. Be smart.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Harriet Walter (1950) shares your birthday. You are warm, caring and sociable. You thrive in group settings! This year will be more relaxed for you. Do your best to cooperate because your interactions with others will be important. Always look for ways to be kind and helpful. If you are open when engaging with others, your business and personal relationships will benefit you.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-23--Controversial ‘no-knock’ warrants questioned in Breonna Taylor case are legal in Illinois

In Illinois , no-knock warrants are legal and are issued at the discretion of a judge .
State law stipulates that the judge who signs a warrant “ may authorize the officer executing the warrant to make entry without first knocking and announcing his or her office ” if the officer believes that a weapon would be used or if there is an “ imminent ” danger that evidence would be destroyed .
The Chicago Police Department requires officers who ’ ve been issued a no-knock warrant to first consult with a SWAT team supervisor before executing the warrant .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ warrants has come under scrutiny in recent years , with several lawsuits filed against officers who allegedly used no-knock warrants to search the homes of people who ’ ve done nothing wrong .
Breonna Taylor , an emergency medical worker , was shot multiple times by white officers who entered her home in Louisville , Kentucky , on a no-knock warrant during a narcotics investigation .
Kentucky State Attorney General Daniel Cameron , however , said the investigation showed the officers announced themselves before entering .
The warrant used to search her home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not live there , and no drugs were found inside .

In Illinois, no-knock warrants are legal and are issued at the discretion of a judge.
State law stipulates that the judge who signs a warrant “may authorize the officer executing the warrant to make entry without first knocking and announcing his or her office” if the officer believes that a weapon would be used or if there is an “imminent” danger that evidence would be destroyed.
The Chicago Police Department requires officers who’ve been issued a no-knock warrant to first consult with a SWAT team supervisor before executing the warrant.
The CPD’s use of no-knock warrants has come under scrutiny in recent years, with several lawsuits filed against officers who allegedly used no-knock warrants to search the homes of people who’ve done nothing wrong.
Breonna Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times by white officers who entered her home in Louisville, Kentucky, on a no-knock warrant during a narcotics investigation. Kentucky State Attorney General Daniel Cameron, however, said the investigation showed the officers announced themselves before entering. The warrant used to search her home was connected to a suspect who did not live there, and no drugs were found inside.
Contributing: Associated Press


chicagosun-times--2020-09-23--2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests

LOUISVILLE , Ky. — Hours after a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for Breonna Taylor ’ s death and protesters took to the streets , authorities said two officers were shot and wounded Wednesday night during the demonstrations expressing anger over the killings of Black people at the hands of police .
Interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said a suspect was in custody but did not offer details about whether that person was participating in the demonstrations .
He says both officers are expected to recover , and one is undergoing surgery .
He says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of gunfire at an intersection where there was a large crowd .
Several shots rang out as protesters in downtown Louisville tried to avoid police blockades , moving down an alleyway as officers lobbed pepper balls , according to an Associated Press journalist .
People covered their ears , ran away and frantically looked for places to hide .
Police with long guns swarmed the area , then officers in riot gear and military-style vehicles blocked off roadways .
The violence comes after prosecutors said two officers who fired their weapons at Taylor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in using force to protect themselves after they faced gunfire from her boyfriend .
The only charges were three counts of wanton endangerment against fired Officer Brett Hankison for shooting into a home next to Taylor ’ s with people inside .
The FBI is still investigating potential violations of federal law in connection with the raid at Taylor ’ s home on March 13 .
Ben Crump , a lawyer for Taylor ’ s family , denounced the decision as “ outrageous and offensive , ” and protesters shouting , “ No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marched through the streets .
Scuffles broke out between police and protesters , and some were arrested .
Officers fired flash bangs and a few small fires burned in a square that ’ s been at the center of protests , but it had largely cleared out ahead of a nighttime curfew as demonstrators marched through other parts of downtown Louisville .
Dozens of patrol cars blocked the city ’ s major thoroughfare and more police arrived after the officer was shot .
Demonstrators also marched in cities like New York , Chicago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Philadelphia .
Taylor , an emergency medical worker , was shot multiple times by white officers who entered her home on a no-knock warrant during a narcotics investigation .
State Attorney General Daniel Cameron , however , said the investigation showed the officers announced themselves before entering .
The warrant used to search her home was connected to a suspect who did not live there , and no drugs were found inside .
Along with the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota , Taylor ’ s case became a major touchstone for nationwide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racism and demanded police reform .
Taylor ’ s image has been painted on streets , emblazoned on protest signs and silk-screened on T-shirts worn by celebrities .
Several prominent African American celebrities joined those urging that the officers be charged .
The announcement drew sadness , frustration and anger that the grand jury did not go further .
The wanton endangerment charges each carry a sentence of up to five years .
Morgan Julianna Lee , a high school student in Charlotte , North Carolina , watched the announcement at home .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ slap in the face , ” the 15-year-old said by phone .
“ If I , as a Black woman , ever need justice , I will never get it.
” Gov .
Andy Beshear , a Democrat , said he authorized a limited deployment of the National Guard .
Beshear also urged Cameron , the state attorney general , to post online all the evidence that could be released without affecting the charges filed .
“ Those that are currently feeling frustration , feeling hurt , they deserve to know more , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wide gulf between public opinion on justice for those who kill Black Americans and the laws under which those officers are charged , which regularly favor police and do not often result in steep criminal accusations .
At a news conference , Cameron spoke to that disconnect : “ Criminal law is not meant to respond to every sorrow and grief.
” “ But my heart breaks for the loss of Miss Taylor .
... My mother , if something was to happen to me , would find it very hard , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Cameron , who is the state ’ s first Black attorney general , said the officers acted in self-defense after Taylor ’ s boyfriend fired at them .
He added that Hankison and the two other officers who entered Taylor ’ s apartment announced themselves before entering — and so did not execute the warrant as “ no knock , ” according to the investigation .
The city has since banned such warrants .
“ According to Kentucky law , the use of force by ( Officers Jonathan ) Mattingly and ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves , ” he said .
“ This justification bars us from pursuing criminal charges in Miss Breonna Taylor ’ s death.
” Cameron said an FBI crime lab determined that Cosgrove fired the bullet that killed Taylor .
Taylor ’ s boyfriend , Kenneth Walker , opened fire when police burst in , hitting Mattingly .
Walker told police he heard knocking but didn ’ t know who was coming in and fired in self-defense .
Cameron , who is a Republican , is a protégé of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his heir apparent .
His was also one of 20 names on President Donald Trump ’ s list to fill a future Supreme Court vacancy .
At a news conference , Trump read a statement from Cameron saying “ justice is not often easy.
” He praised both Cameron ’ s handling of the case and the governor calling up of the National Guard .
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told reporters that he didn ’ t have enough information on the decision to comment fully but warned protesters to stay peaceful .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her mother ’ s by engaging in any violence , ” he said .
Kamala Harris , Biden ’ s running mate and a former prosecutor , also told reporters she hadn ’ t fully read the decision .
“ But there ’ s no question that Breonna Taylor and her family deserved justice yesterday , today and tomorrow , so I ’ ll review it , ” she said .
Hankison was fired on June 23 .
A termination letter sent by interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said he had violated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the value of human life ” when he “ wantonly and blindly ” fired his weapon .
Mattingly , Cosgrove and the detective who sought the warrant , Joshua Jaynes , were placed administrative reassignment .
Last week , the city settled a lawsuit against the three officers brought by Taylor ’ s mother , Tamika Palmer , agreeing to pay her $ 12 million and enact police reforms .

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hours after a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for Breonna Taylor’s death and protesters took to the streets, authorities said two officers were shot and wounded Wednesday night during the demonstrations expressing anger over the killings of Black people at the hands of police.
Interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said a suspect was in custody but did not offer details about whether that person was participating in the demonstrations. He says both officers are expected to recover, and one is undergoing surgery.
He says the officers were shot after investigating reports of gunfire at an intersection where there was a large crowd.
Several shots rang out as protesters in downtown Louisville tried to avoid police blockades, moving down an alleyway as officers lobbed pepper balls, according to an Associated Press journalist. People covered their ears, ran away and frantically looked for places to hide. Police with long guns swarmed the area, then officers in riot gear and military-style vehicles blocked off roadways.
The violence comes after prosecutors said two officers who fired their weapons at Taylor, a Black woman, were justified in using force to protect themselves after they faced gunfire from her boyfriend. The only charges were three counts of wanton endangerment against fired Officer Brett Hankison for shooting into a home next to Taylor’s with people inside.
The FBI is still investigating potential violations of federal law in connection with the raid at Taylor’s home on March 13.
Ben Crump, a lawyer for Taylor’s family, denounced the decision as “outrageous and offensive,” and protesters shouting, “No justice, no peace!” immediately marched through the streets.
Scuffles broke out between police and protesters, and some were arrested. Officers fired flash bangs and a few small fires burned in a square that’s been at the center of protests, but it had largely cleared out ahead of a nighttime curfew as demonstrators marched through other parts of downtown Louisville. Dozens of patrol cars blocked the city’s major thoroughfare and more police arrived after the officer was shot.
Demonstrators also marched in cities like New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Philadelphia.
Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times by white officers who entered her home on a no-knock warrant during a narcotics investigation. State Attorney General Daniel Cameron, however, said the investigation showed the officers announced themselves before entering. The warrant used to search her home was connected to a suspect who did not live there, and no drugs were found inside.
Along with the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Taylor’s case became a major touchstone for nationwide protests that have drawn attention to entrenched racism and demanded police reform. Taylor’s image has been painted on streets, emblazoned on protest signs and silk-screened on T-shirts worn by celebrities. Several prominent African American celebrities joined those urging that the officers be charged.
The announcement drew sadness, frustration and anger that the grand jury did not go further. The wanton endangerment charges each carry a sentence of up to five years.
Morgan Julianna Lee, a high school student in Charlotte, North Carolina, watched the announcement at home.
“It’s almost like a slap in the face,” the 15-year-old said by phone. “If I, as a Black woman, ever need justice, I will never get it.”
Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said he authorized a limited deployment of the National Guard. Beshear also urged Cameron, the state attorney general, to post online all the evidence that could be released without affecting the charges filed.
“Those that are currently feeling frustration, feeling hurt, they deserve to know more,” he said.
The case exposed the wide gulf between public opinion on justice for those who kill Black Americans and the laws under which those officers are charged, which regularly favor police and do not often result in steep criminal accusations.
At a news conference, Cameron spoke to that disconnect: “Criminal law is not meant to respond to every sorrow and grief.”
“But my heart breaks for the loss of Miss Taylor. ... My mother, if something was to happen to me, would find it very hard,” he added, choking up.
But Cameron, who is the state’s first Black attorney general, said the officers acted in self-defense after Taylor’s boyfriend fired at them. He added that Hankison and the two other officers who entered Taylor’s apartment announced themselves before entering — and so did not execute the warrant as “no knock,” according to the investigation. The city has since banned such warrants.
“According to Kentucky law, the use of force by (Officers Jonathan) Mattingly and (Myles) Cosgrove was justified to protect themselves,” he said. “This justification bars us from pursuing criminal charges in Miss Breonna Taylor’s death.”
Cameron said an FBI crime lab determined that Cosgrove fired the bullet that killed Taylor.
Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, opened fire when police burst in, hitting Mattingly. Walker told police he heard knocking but didn’t know who was coming in and fired in self-defense.
Cameron, who is a Republican, is a protégé of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and has been tagged by some as his heir apparent. His was also one of 20 names on President Donald Trump’s list to fill a future Supreme Court vacancy.
At a news conference, Trump read a statement from Cameron saying “justice is not often easy.” He praised both Cameron’s handling of the case and the governor calling up of the National Guard.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told reporters that he didn’t have enough information on the decision to comment fully but warned protesters to stay peaceful.
“Do not sully her memory or her mother’s by engaging in any violence,” he said.
Kamala Harris, Biden’s running mate and a former prosecutor, also told reporters she hadn’t fully read the decision.
“But there’s no question that Breonna Taylor and her family deserved justice yesterday, today and tomorrow, so I’ll review it,” she said.
Hankison was fired on June 23. A termination letter sent by interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said he had violated procedures by showing “extreme indifference to the value of human life” when he “wantonly and blindly” fired his weapon.
Mattingly, Cosgrove and the detective who sought the warrant, Joshua Jaynes, were placed administrative reassignment.
Last week, the city settled a lawsuit against the three officers brought by Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, agreeing to pay her $12 million and enact police reforms.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-24--Dread Head Cowboy denies abuse to horse, wants focus to be on children

An emotional Adam Hollingsworth — better known as the Dread Head Cowboy — pleaded Thursday for the spotlight to fall on youths at risk for gun violence and not the felony count of animal cruelty he ’ s facing following his Dan Ryan Expressway protest earlier this week .
“ My focus is on the ‘ Kids Lives Matter ’ because if you look up the history of when it comes down to kids getting killed , 2020 is the highest rate … and it ain ’ t right , ” Hollingsworth said .
“ Everybody is trying to steer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very important — that is an important topic we need to stick on.
” There has been a rise in the number of children killed by gun violence in Chicago this year , and earlier this week , Hollingsworth rode one of his five horses onto the Dan Ryan Expressway in protest .
Prosecutors say after the long trek authorities found the horse collapsed , dehydrated and bleeding from the hooves .
Hollingsworth denied abusing his horse and said what he did was no different than how horses are treated in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The people that don ’ t know anything about horses looking from the outside in , you would think that what I did was cruelty to animals , ” Hollingsworth said .
“ But if you go to the racetrack , it ’ s 100 times worse , if you go to the circus , worse … it ’ s way worse than what I do to my horses .
I probably could ’ ve did a little bit less , but I had to make a statement.
” Assistant State ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horse may need to be euthanized , and a veterinarian said what Hollingsworth did what was equivalent to “ forcing an 80-year-old woman to run a full marathon.
” Hollingsworth said that description is exaggerated , and he would like to bring an outside veterinarian to inspect the horse .
“ I think that is just a way to make the situation seem worse than it is because I am a Black brother and I am doing very good for the community and standing up for the Kids Lives Matter movement and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Hollingsworth said he has no information on his horse ’ s status or location .
He began crying when he spoke about the hate mail he is receiving following Monday ’ s protest .
He said people have threatened to beat him , hang him and kneel on his neck .
“ Every day I step outside I am taking a chance with my life , ” Hollingsworth said .
“ I basically look at [ the hate mail ] and just close them .
I can ’ t change how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the legal consequences he now faces , Hollingsworth said he would do it again .
“ My focus is on ‘ Kids Lives Matter , ’ and if a person can ’ t agree with that , I don ’ t know what to call you , ” Hollingsworth said .
“ Kids Lives Matter , I am not giving up until I ’ m not the only one out here .
I shouldn ’ t be the only one out here.
” The Dread Head Cowboy called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rapper to stand with him in his fight to stop children from being killed .
Hollingsworth said he needs help like the mayor needed his help with the 2020 census when he joined the movement to help boost participation .
“ When [ Lightfoot ] called upon me , I was there for her , ” he said .
“ Monday was my stress signal : Lori come help me , I can ’ t do it alone.
” Manny Ramos is a corps member in Report for America , a not-for-profit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coverage of issues affecting Chicago ’ s South and West sides .

An emotional Adam Hollingsworth — better known as the Dread Head Cowboy — pleaded Thursday for the spotlight to fall on youths at risk for gun violence and not the felony count of animal cruelty he’s facing following his Dan Ryan Expressway protest earlier this week.
“My focus is on the ‘Kids Lives Matter’ because if you look up the history of when it comes down to kids getting killed, 2020 is the highest rate … and it ain’t right,” Hollingsworth said. “Everybody is trying to steer away from that part, and that is very important — that is an important topic we need to stick on.”
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There has been a rise in the number of children killed by gun violence in Chicago this year, and earlier this week, Hollingsworth rode one of his five horses onto the Dan Ryan Expressway in protest. Prosecutors say after the long trek authorities found the horse collapsed, dehydrated and bleeding from the hooves.
Hollingsworth denied abusing his horse NuNu and said what he did was no different than how horses are treated in the circus or at a racetrack.
“The people that don’t know anything about horses looking from the outside in, you would think that what I did was cruelty to animals,” Hollingsworth said. “But if you go to the racetrack, it’s 100 times worse, if you go to the circus, worse … it’s way worse than what I do to my horses. I probably could’ve did a little bit less, but I had to make a statement.”
Flanked by supporters, Adam Hollingsworth, 33, otherwise known as “The Dread Head Cowboy,” holds his 3-year-old son as he speaks to reporters at the corner of East 63rd Street and South Woodlawn Avenue in Woodlawn, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2020. Hollingsworth has been charged with a a felony count of aggravated animal cruelty for riding a horse on the Dan Ryan Expressway during Monday’s evening rush as a form of protest against kids getting shot in Chicago. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times 1 of 7 Adam Hollingsworth, 33, otherwise known as “The Dread Head Cowboy,” holds his 3-year-old son as he speaks to reporters at the corner of East 63rd Street and South Woodlawn Avenue in Woodlawn, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2020. Hollingsworth has been charged with a a felony count of aggravated animal cruelty for riding a horse on the Dan Ryan Expressway during Monday’s evening rush as a form of protest against kids getting shot in Chicago. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times 2 of 7 Flanked by supporters, Adam Hollingsworth, 33, otherwise known as “The Dread Head Cowboy,” walks a dog to a press conference at the corner of East 63rd Street and South Woodlawn Avenue in Woodlawn, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2020. Hollingsworth has been charged with a a felony count of aggravated animal cruelty for riding a horse on the Dan Ryan Expressway during Monday’s evening rush as a form of protest against kids getting shot in Chicago. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times 3 of 7 Adam Hollingsworth, 33, otherwise known as “The Dread Head Cowboy,” holds his 3-year-old son as he speaks to reporters at the corner of East 63rd Street and South Woodlawn Avenue in Woodlawn, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2020. Hollingsworth has been charged with a a felony count of aggravated animal cruelty for riding a horse on the Dan Ryan Expressway during Monday’s evening rush as a form of protest against kids getting shot in Chicago. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times 4 of 7 Flanked by supporters, Adam Hollingsworth, 33, otherwise known as “The Dread Head Cowboy,” holds his 3-year-old son as he speaks to reporters at the corner of East 63rd Street and South Woodlawn Avenue in Woodlawn, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2020. Hollingsworth has been charged with a a felony count of aggravated animal cruelty for riding a horse on the Dan Ryan Expressway during Monday’s evening rush as a form of protest against kids getting shot in Chicago. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times 5 of 7 Adam Hollingsworth, 33, otherwise known as “The Dread Head Cowboy,” cries as he speaks to reporters at the corner of East 63rd Street and South Woodlawn Avenue in Woodlawn, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2020. Hollingsworth has been charged with a a felony count of aggravated animal cruelty for riding a horse on the Dan Ryan Expressway during Monday’s evening rush as a form of protest against kids getting shot in Chicago. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times 6 of 7 Flanked by supporters, Adam Hollingsworth, 33, otherwise known as “The Dread Head Cowboy,” holds his 3-year-old son as he speaks to reporters at the corner of East 63rd Street and South Woodlawn Avenue in Woodlawn, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2020. Hollingsworth has been charged with a a felony count of aggravated animal cruelty for riding a horse on the Dan Ryan Expressway during Monday’s evening rush as a form of protest against kids getting shot in Chicago. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times 7 of 7
Assistant State’s Attorney Kevin Deboni on Wednesday said the horse may need to be euthanized, and a veterinarian said what Hollingsworth did what was equivalent to “forcing an 80-year-old woman to run a full marathon.”
Hollingsworth said that description is exaggerated, and he would like to bring an outside veterinarian to inspect the horse.
“I think that is just a way to make the situation seem worse than it is because I am a Black brother and I am doing very good for the community and standing up for the Kids Lives Matter movement and not focused on anything else,” Hollingsworth said.
Hollingsworth said he has no information on his horse’s status or location.
He began crying when he spoke about the hate mail he is receiving following Monday’s protest. He said people have threatened to beat him, hang him and kneel on his neck.
“Every day I step outside I am taking a chance with my life,” Hollingsworth said. “I basically look at [the hate mail] and just close them. I can’t change how a person feels.”
Despite the stress and the legal consequences he now faces, Hollingsworth said he would do it again.
“My focus is on ‘Kids Lives Matter,’ and if a person can’t agree with that, I don’t know what to call you,” Hollingsworth said. “Kids Lives Matter, I am not giving up until I’m not the only one out here. I shouldn’t be the only one out here.”
The Dread Head Cowboy called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Kanye West, Common and Chance the Rapper to stand with him in his fight to stop children from being killed.
Hollingsworth said he needs help like the mayor needed his help with the 2020 census when he joined the movement to help boost participation.
“When [Lightfoot] called upon me, I was there for her,” he said. “Monday was my stress signal: Lori come help me, I can’t do it alone.”
Manny Ramos is a corps member in Report for America, a not-for-profit journalism program that aims to bolster Sun-Times coverage of issues affecting Chicago’s South and West sides.


chicagosun-times--2020-09-24--ComEd accepts GOP ‘invitation to provide testimony’ at Madigan hearing — but Democrats mum on how to

ComEd accepts GOP ‘invitation to provide testimony’ at Madigan hearing — but Democrats mum on how to handle RSVP

Commonwealth Edison has agreed to participate in next week ’ s meeting of a special Illinois House committee investigating Speaker Michael Madigan ’ s alleged role in a bribery scheme involving the utility .
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin informed the committee by letter Thursday that he intends to question ComEd representatives about the company ’ s deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office .
Under the agreement with prosecutors , ComEd agreed to pay a $ 200 million fine and admit that some company officials were involved in a scheme to pay $ 1.3 million to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work in an effort to secure his support in the Legislature .
Although Madigan has not been charged with any crime , House Republicans have used information contained in the agreement as the basis to bring a disciplinary case against the veteran speaker .
To date , only one individual has been charged , Fidel Marquez , ComEd ’ s senior vice president of governmental and external affairs from March 2012 to September 2019 .
Marquez is believed to be cooperating in the federal investigation .
ComEd released a statement confirming the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing in Springfield .
“ ComEd has pledged to respect the legislative process that has been initiated and accepted the invitation to provide testimony at the hearing next week , ” the statement read .
Whether Democrats will agree to the Republicans ’ plans to take testimony is unclear .
Rep. Emmanuel “ Chris ” Welch ( D-Hillside ) , chairman of the committee , could not be reached for comment .
Also unclear is what testimony current company officials could give , as none of them have been implicated directly in any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have knowledge about the company ’ s admissions in the deferred prosecution agreement , as well as about ComEd ’ s own internal investigation into the same matters that led to the federal investigation .
U.S. Attorney John Lausch sent a letter to the committee last week seeking to clarify his office ’ s position about what steps legislators can take amid the “ sensitivity of our ongoing federal investigation.
” In his letter , Lausch recognized the committee ’ s authority to conduct its own investigation and its need to include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He also acknowledged the committee could take testimony and pursue documents , but objected to the committee asking witnesses about grand jury proceedings or what they have told federal investigators .
Welch and Rep. Tom Demmer ( R-Dixon ) , the ranking Republican on the investigative panel , have been engaged in a running dispute about what Lausch ’ s limitations mean .
Republicans have accused Democrats of trying to delay the investigation until after the Nov. 3 election .
Democrats have portrayed the House investigation as an effort to embarrass Madigan and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Durkin , who also could not be reached for comment , also told the committee he plans to make an opening statement during the Tuesday meeting .
Republicans have retained Ron Safer , a former federal prosecutor , to help them present their case .
The House investigation does not accuse Madigan of a crime , but seeks to determine whether he “ engaged in conduct which is unbecoming to a legislator or which constitutes a breach of public trust .
”

Commonwealth Edison has agreed to participate in next week’s meeting of a special Illinois House committee investigating Speaker Michael Madigan’s alleged role in a bribery scheme involving the utility.
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin informed the committee by letter Thursday that he intends to question ComEd representatives about the company’s deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Under the agreement with prosecutors, ComEd agreed to pay a $200 million fine and admit that some company officials were involved in a scheme to pay $1.3 million to Madigan associates for doing little or no work in an effort to secure his support in the Legislature.
Fidel Marquez is shown in 2011, when he was senior vice president of ComEd customer operations. Sun-Times file
Although Madigan has not been charged with any crime, House Republicans have used information contained in the agreement as the basis to bring a disciplinary case against the veteran speaker.
To date, only one individual has been charged, Fidel Marquez, ComEd’s senior vice president of governmental and external affairs from March 2012 to September 2019. Marquez is believed to be cooperating in the federal investigation.
ComEd released a statement confirming the company’s planned participation at the Tuesday hearing in Springfield.
“ComEd has pledged to respect the legislative process that has been initiated and accepted the invitation to provide testimony at the hearing next week,” the statement read.
Whether Democrats will agree to the Republicans’ plans to take testimony is unclear. Rep. Emmanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Hillside), chairman of the committee, could not be reached for comment.
State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, speaks during a news conference in Springfield last year. Rebecca Anzel/Capitol News Illinois file photo
Also unclear is what testimony current company officials could give, as none of them have been implicated directly in any of the alleged wrongdoing.
But they would have knowledge about the company’s admissions in the deferred prosecution agreement, as well as about ComEd’s own internal investigation into the same matters that led to the federal investigation.
U.S. Attorney John Lausch sent a letter to the committee last week seeking to clarify his office’s position about what steps legislators can take amid the “sensitivity of our ongoing federal investigation.”
In his letter, Lausch recognized the committee’s authority to conduct its own investigation and its need to include topics related to the federal probe. He also acknowledged the committee could take testimony and pursue documents, but objected to the committee asking witnesses about grand jury proceedings or what they have told federal investigators.
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, left, in 2018; House Speaker Mike Madigan, right, in 2015. Rich Hein/Sun-Times file
Welch and Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon), the ranking Republican on the investigative panel, have been engaged in a running dispute about what Lausch’s limitations mean.
Republicans have accused Democrats of trying to delay the investigation until after the Nov. 3 election. Democrats have portrayed the House investigation as an effort to embarrass Madigan and divert attention from President Donald Trump.
Durkin, who also could not be reached for comment, also told the committee he plans to make an opening statement during the Tuesday meeting.
Republicans have retained Ron Safer, a former federal prosecutor, to help them present their case.
The House investigation does not accuse Madigan of a crime, but seeks to determine whether he “engaged in conduct which is unbecoming to a legislator or which constitutes a breach of public trust.”