chicagosuntimes--2020-03-08--Bulls forward Chandler Hutchison tuning out idea he’s injury prone

NEW YORK – The Bulls have played 146 regular-season games since making Chandler Hutchison their second selection in the first-round ( No .
22 overall ) of the 2018 NBA Draft .
As of Sunday , the forward out of Boise State has participated in 72 of them .
A broken foot as a rookie , an uncooperative hamstring to start this year ’ s training camp , and now a right shoulder injury that is sounding more and more like he will join Kris Dunn ( right MCL ) and Luke Kornet ( foot fracture ) as season-ending shutdowns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the idea that he ’ s injury-prone .
“ I get it , I understand how that could come up , ’ ’ Hutchison said , when asked about his growing reputation .
“ For me I don ’ t worry too much about it .
Part of being at this level is you understanding what people are going to think and you not giving too much energy to it .
I mean also it ’ s understanding that the two injuries that have caused me to miss a bunch of games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with less than 20 seconds left in a game .
Then the next one [ the shoulder ] I get caught by a screen … it ’ s just been some freak deals .
I ’ m hoping I ’ m just getting the brunt of it now.
’ ’ He ’ s not alone in that hoping department .
The holes on this Bulls roster are glaring .
They sorely lack a proven point guard to run the offense and get guys into their spots , and they are severely undermanned when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most important position on the floor most nights .
Hutchison was at least a body that – on paper – could go out and give them minutes at that wing spot , with the hope of developing into a defensive-minded stopper someday , but the most important ability to have in the NBA these days is availability , and Hutchison has fallen very short in that department .
The hope was Hutchison was on a path back after having his third shot of cortisone a few weeks back , but the reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days left on the calendar .
That ’ s why coach Jim Boylen hinted Hutchison could officially be shut down for the remainder of the season soon .
“ I think that ’ s a possibility , ’ ’ Boylen said .
“ We hope not .
That ’ s always a possibility , if I were to be truthful with you , which I try and do.
’ ’ Zach LaVine ( quadriceps ) missed his fourth consecutive game on Sunday , but was expected to practice on Monday , and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Bulls have had to make up his 25.5 points per game , as well as 4.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists , while shooting 38 percent from three .
They ’ ve also gone 1-3 without LaVine .

NEW YORK – The Bulls have played 146 regular-season games since making Chandler Hutchison their second selection in the first round (No. 22 overall) of the 2018 NBA Draft.
As of Sunday, the forward out of Boise State has participated in 72 of them.
A broken foot as a rookie, an uncooperative hamstring to start this year’s training camp, and now a right shoulder injury that is sounding more and more like he will join Kris Dunn (right MCL) and Luke Kornet (foot fracture) as season-ending shutdowns, and yet Hutchison refuses to buy into the idea that he’s injury-prone.
“I get it, I understand how that could come up,’’ Hutchison said, when asked about his growing reputation. “For me I don’t worry too much about it. Part of being at this level is you understanding what people are going to think and you not giving too much energy to it. I mean also it’s understanding that the two injuries that have caused me to miss a bunch of games – the broken foot, that happens with less than 20 seconds left in a game. Then the next one [the shoulder] I get caught by a screen … it’s just been some freak deals. I’m hoping I’m just getting the brunt of it now.’’
He’s not alone in that hoping department.
The holes on this Bulls roster are glaring. They sorely lack a proven point guard to run the offense and get guys into their spots, and they are severely undermanned when it comes to athletic forwards – maybe the most important position on the floor most nights.
Hutchison was at least a body that – on paper – could go out and give them minutes at that wing spot, with the hope of developing into a defensive-minded stopper someday, but the most important ability to have in the NBA these days is availability, and Hutchison has fallen very short in that department.
The hope was Hutchison was on a path back after having his third shot of cortisone a few weeks back, but the reality of the situation is there are few days left on the calendar.
That’s why coach Jim Boylen hinted Hutchison could officially be shut down for the remainder of the season soon.
“I think that’s a possibility,’’ Boylen said. “We hope not. That’s always a possibility, if I were to be truthful with you, which I try and do.’’
A day closer
Zach LaVine (quadriceps) missed his fourth consecutive game on Sunday, but was expected to practice on Monday, and then re-evaluated on Tuesday.
With LaVine out, the Bulls have had to make up his 25.5 points per game, as well as 4.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists, while shooting 38 percent from three. They’ve also gone 1-3 without LaVine.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-08--Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school basketball rankings for March 8, 2020

New additions to the Super 25 Morton ( 23-7 ) : Tony Martinucci ’ s fun group is back in @ @ @ @ @ knocked off York in the regional final .
Jesus Perez is a rock-solid point guard @ @ @ @ @ on they are extremely tough to handle .
Bolingbrook ( 27-6 ) : The shocking @ @ @ @ @ .
The Raiders went down to East Aurora .
With record and last week ’ @ @ @ @ @ by H-F So good and still young Simeon is up next

New additions to the Super 25
Morton (23-7): Tony Martinucci’s fun group is back in the rankings. The Mustangs knocked off York in the regional final. Jesus Perez is a rock-solid point guard and when Kendell Nichols is on they are extremely tough to handle.
Dropping out
Bolingbrook (27-6): The shocking upset of the regional round. The Raiders went down to East Aurora.
With record and last week’s ranking
1. Curie (28-2) 1
Ramean Hinton is uncommitted
2. Bloom (28-5) 2
Showdown vs Marian Tuesday
3. Thornton (31-1) 3
Will be tested by H-F
4. Simeon (24-8) 4
Faces Young Wednesday
5. Notre Dame (28-5) 5
So good and still young
6. Morgan Park (21-9) 6
Dominated Tinley Park
7. Bogan (27-3) 7
Survived at St. Laurence
8. Young (20-9) 8
Simeon is up next
9. Evanston (28-4) 9
Squeaked past New Trier
10. Joliet West (28-4) 10
Major favorites at Lockport
11. Stevenson (27-4) 11
Beat Highland Park
12. Homewood-Flossmoor (25-4) 13
Chad Readey playing well
13. Loyola (29-4) 14
Controlled Maine South
14. Glenbrook South (29-4) 15
Another Evanston showdown
15. Hillcrest (23-8) 16
Should challenge Morgan Park
16. Marian Catholic (24-8) 17
Underdogs vs. Bloom
17. Kankakee (26-4) 18
Oak Forest up next
18. Mundelein (29-4) 19
Favorites vs. Prospect
19. Oak Forest (28-3) 20
Robbie Avila stuffs the stat sheet
20. DePaul Prep (26-5) 21
Dominated Farragut
21. Orr (21-7) 22
2A title game may be Tuesday
22. Cary-Grove (30-3) 23
Face Huntley again
23. Hinsdale South (30-3) 24
Took care of Kenwood
24. Morton (23-7) NR
Upset York
25. Indian Creek (35-0) 25
Aurora Christian up next


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-08--Person shot to death at party in Barrington Hills

A person was killed Saturday during a party at an Airbnb in northwest suburban Barrington Hills .
Officers responded to @ @ @ @ @ about 3:20 a.m. and found a male dead at the home in the 300 block @ @ @ @ @ Barrington Hills police said .
The party was being hosted at the Airbnb by people @ @ @ @ @ Hills , police said .
Police believe this was an isolated incident and that there @ @ @ @ @ public .
“ The safety of our community is our priority , ” Ben Breit @ @ @ @ @ , said in a statement .
“ We are outraged by the reported criminal violence @ @ @ @ @ local law enforcement to support their investigation.
” Although the male remains unidentified , an @ @ @ @ @ he died of multiple gunshot wounds , the Cook County medical examiner ’ s office @ @ @ @ @ been ruled a homicide .

A person was killed Saturday during a party at an Airbnb in northwest suburban Barrington Hills.
Officers responded to a call of shots fired about 3:20 a.m. and found a male dead at the home in the 300 block of Old Sutton Road, Barrington Hills police said.
The party was being hosted at the Airbnb by people who are not from Barrington Hills, police said.
Police believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no risk to the public.
“The safety of our community is our priority,” Ben Breit, a spokesman for Airbnb, said in a statement. “We are outraged by the reported criminal violence and are in touch with local law enforcement to support their investigation.”
He was identified as Sean Bernard Patton Jr., an autopsy conducted Sunday confirmed he died of multiple gunshot wounds, the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. His death has been ruled a homicide.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-08--Man, 63, missing from Lawndale located

Man, 63, missing from Lawndale located

Man who tried to sell gun with ‘ bodies on it ’ on Facebook Live now faces murder charge , @ @ @ @ @ allegedly used the gun to kill Diviris Garfeed Monday in Humboldt Park .

Chicagoans are brutal critics when our city is on the screen. One wrong intersection or misplaced neighborhood, and we turn up our noses. ‘The Fugitive,’ now celebrating its 30th anniversary, gets it right.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-08--Goodbye to the Standard Club, and all that

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The green leather wing chairs , the well-stocked bars , the well-heeled members , all those Buckys and Binkys and Bills .
In another life , I might have been quite clubbable , in my bowtie and fez .
But alas , in this life I lack certain necessities : connections , for starters , and wealth , or an employer willing to pony up steep membership fees .
I am indeed a proud member of one club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity case , as will be explained if you somehow make it to the end of this column .
But first I can ’ t let The Standard Club vanish — the 150-year-old institution is closing May 1 — without eulogizing it and that whole private club world teetering on the brink of extinction .
The Standard Club was the Jewish club , formed in 1869 by Jews blackballed from the Chicago ’ s gentile clubs .
To prove that Jews could be as snobbish as anybody , it performed the neat trick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discriminated against Jews .
Founded by German Jews , so proud of that apex of refinement and civilization , Germany , The Standard Club initially barred their embarrassing , unwashed Eastern Europe brethren .
Snickering fate would eventually punish them for that .
To me , clubs mean lunches — dining at The Standard Club with federal judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz , with Jeff Zaslow .
I believe I ’ ve eaten in every club in the city , including the ultra-exclusive Casino club , twice .
A lapse on somebody ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Casino sits on what was to be the footprint of the John Hancock Building .
But when developers tried to buy the land , Casino president Mrs. John Winterbotham gave them the frosty rebuff such impertinence deserves .
Many clubs are long gone .
I remember my last visit to the Tavern Club , hazily .
There was the Explorer ’ s Club , with that whale penis mounted over the bar .
Did I mention that , despite efforts to change with the times , these clubs often remain relics of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s true .
Or is that bitterness ?
I ’ ve only been invited to join one club : the University Club , its dining room soaring like a medieval cathedral , after colleagues threw me a book signing there .
Taking the tour , I told club officials I was flattered and would be happy to join “ as soon as money means nothing to me.
” Because paying dues is just renting the right to eat at an expensive restaurant seven blocks from my office .
So how did I join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , esteemed Tribune columnist , son of great Chicago journalist Herman Kogan , is a member of the Union League Club ( their black-tie fight-night smokers were straight out of F. Scott Fitzgerald ) .
During one of our lunches there , I said , “ This is kinda high hat for you , isn ’ t it ?
” He explained the Union League Club has a distinguished writers program where luminaries like Studs Terkel , Scott Turow , Alex Kotlowitz and , ahem , himself are welcomed into the club by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a plan .
When I did a reading at Cliff Dwellers , the club president said hello , and I spontaneously outlined Kogan ’ s sweet gig and wondered if something might be worked out for me .
They fell for it .
It ’ s a mutually beneficial arrangement .
They get another person willing to pay $ 24 for their excellent lunch buffet .
And I get access to the premises .
When an office where I was to interview six transgender teens got nervous and balked , we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them sodas , and we talked .
And it created my all-time favorite club memory .
If you are a sensitive soul — trigger warning !
— please bail out now .
Are the fuddy duddies gone ?
Good .
Once ensconced at Cliff Dwellers , I immediately invited Kogan to lunch there .
Let me set the scene : We are sitting in the sun-washed 22nd floor dining room .
It is hushed , almost empty — all clubs struggle .
The clink of silverware .
The topic , Nelson Algren .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his face , ” Kogan growls .
” Nelson Algren wanted to f -- - my mother !
” Kogan booms , his marvelous deep whiskey and cigarette voice vibrating the windows .
I so love that .
Who else in Chicago can utter that sentence ?
And how lucky am I to be the one hearing it ?
These clubs , they have a value , for those who can find a way in .

Ho, for the club life! The green leather wing chairs, the well-stocked bars, the well-heeled members, all those Buckys and Binkys and Bills. In another life, I might have been quite clubbable, in my bowtie and fez.
But alas, in this life I lack certain necessities: connections, for starters, and wealth, or an employer willing to pony up steep membership fees. I am indeed a proud member of one club, Cliff Dwellers, but as a charity case, as will be explained if you somehow make it to the end of this column.
But first I can’t let The Standard Club vanish — the 150-year-old institution is closing May 1 — without eulogizing it and that whole private club world teetering on the brink of extinction.
Opinion bug Opinion
The Standard Club was the Jewish club, formed in 1869 by Jews blackballed from Chicago’s gentile clubs. To prove that Jews could be as snobbish as anybody, it performed the neat trick of being the rare Jewish organization that discriminated against Jews. Founded by German Jews, so proud of that apex of refinement and civilization, Germany, The Standard Club initially barred their embarrassing, unwashed Eastern Europe brethren. Snickering fate would eventually punish them for that.
To me, clubs mean lunches — dining at The Standard Club with federal judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz, with Jeff Zaslow. I believe I’ve eaten in every club in the city, including the ultra-exclusive Casino club, twice. A lapse on somebody’s part, I’m sure. The Casino sits on what was to be the footprint of the John Hancock Building. But when developers tried to buy the land, Casino president Mrs. John Winterbotham gave them the frosty rebuff such impertinence deserves.
Many clubs are long gone. I remember my last visit to the Tavern Club, hazily. There was the Explorer’s Club, with that whale penis mounted over the bar.
Did I mention that, despite efforts to change with the times, these clubs often remain relics of white, male-dominated society? It’s true.
Or is that bitterness? I’ve only been invited to join one club: the University Club, its dining room soaring like a medieval cathedral, after colleagues threw me a book signing there. Taking the tour, I told club officials I was flattered and would be happy to join “as soon as money means nothing to me.” Because paying dues is just renting the right to eat at an expensive restaurant seven blocks from my office.
So how did I join Cliff Dwellers?
My pal Rick Kogan, esteemed Tribune columnist, son of great Chicago journalist Herman Kogan, is a member of the Union League Club (their black-tie fight-night smokers were straight out of F. Scott Fitzgerald). During one of our lunches there, I said, “This is kinda high hat for you, isn’t it?”
Rick Kogan at his fancy private club. Photo by Neil Steinberg
He explained the Union League Club has a distinguished writers program where luminaries like Studs Terkel, Scott Turow, Alex Kotlowitz and, ahem, himself are welcomed into the club by merit of their genius.
That sounded like a plan. When I did a reading at Cliff Dwellers, the club president said hello, and I spontaneously outlined Kogan’s sweet gig and wondered if something might be worked out for me. They fell for it.
It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement. They get another person willing to pay $24 for their excellent lunch buffet. And I get access to the premises. When an office where I was to interview six transgender teens got nervous and balked, we were welcomed by Cliff Dwellers. I bought them sodas, and we talked.
And it created my all-time favorite club memory. If you are a sensitive soul — trigger warning! — please bail out now.
Are the fuddy duddies gone? Good. Once ensconced at Cliff Dwellers, I immediately invited Kogan to lunch there.
Let me set the scene: We are sitting in the sun-washed 22nd floor dining room. It is hushed, almost empty — all clubs struggle. The clink of silverware. The topic, Nelson Algren.
“I once called him an asshole to his face,” Kogan growls.
Really, why?
”Nelson Algren wanted to f --- my mother!” Kogan booms, his marvelous deep whiskey and cigarette voice vibrating the windows.
I so love that. Who else in Chicago can utter that sentence? And how lucky am I to be the one hearing it? These clubs, they have a value, for those who can find a way in.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--Loyola Academy cancels classes after student had contact with coronavirus patient

Loyola Academy in Wilmette canceled classes Monday after administrators learned that a student had contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus .
While no Loyola Academy students or staff have been diagnosed with COVID-19 , school was canceled Monday as a precautionary measure , according to a statement from school administrators .
The school was told Sunday evening that a student who was in class through Friday and the student ’ s family “ had contact with an individual that public health officials report has tested positive for COVID-19 , ” officials said .
Health officials are awaiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the CDC .
The family is under a 14-day quarantine , but are not exhibiting symptoms , officials said .
The school will undergo “ advanced cleaning ” on Monday and officials will announce plans for the rest of the week later in the day .
Health officials announced over the weekend that a Chicago man in his 60s hospitalized in serious condition is Illinois ’ seventh confirmed coronavirus case .
The latest case has not been linked to any travel or other individuals who have been stricken by COVID-19 , including an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portage Park .

Loyola Academy in Wilmette canceled classes Monday after administrators learned that a student had contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
While no Loyola Academy students or staff have been diagnosed with COVID-19, school was canceled Monday as a precautionary measure, according to a statement from school administrators.
The school was told Sunday evening that a student who was in class through Friday and the student’s family “had contact with an individual that public health officials report has tested positive for COVID-19,” officials said. Health officials are awaiting final confirmation of the test results from the CDC.
The student and family are under a 14-day quarantine, but are not exhibiting symptoms, officials said.
The school will undergo “advanced cleaning” on Monday and officials will announce plans for the rest of the week later in the day.
Health officials announced over the weekend that a Chicago man in his 60s hospitalized in serious condition is Illinois’ seventh confirmed coronavirus case.
The latest case has not been linked to any travel or other individuals who have been stricken by COVID-19, including an aide at Vaughn Occupational High School in Portage Park.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--Dear Abby: After man cuts off his parents, his mom yearns for updates

DEAR ABBY : Five years ago , my older brother had an accident and needed to live at my parents ’ house while he recovered .
He brought along his 4-year-old dog , “ Pepper.
” The dog needed to be on a special diet .
My father enjoyed having Pepper there , but because he is an alcoholic , you can ’ t tell him anything he doesn ’ t want to hear .
Because my brother had been seriously hurt and was in a hospital bed and wheelchair , my father fed the dog .
Despite my brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pepper whatever he wanted — including chocolate .
It made Pepper very sick , and he was dead within three months .
The vet said it was because of what my father fed him .
My brother blew up at my father .
He called him every name in the book , concluding with the comment that my father was a filthy drunk who deserved to die in the gutter .
Despite his injuries , my brother left the house and has never spoken to us again .
Regrettably , my mother and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and didn ’ t want to anger him , so we took his side .
A month ago , I decided to track my brother down .
He is now married and lives out of the country with his wife , daughter and in-laws .
My brother told me he ’ s sorry for not staying in touch with me , but he no longer wishes to speak to our parents .
My mother is pressing me for information , but I am afraid to tell her and my father much of anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my brother ?
— ABANDONED SISTER DEAR SISTER : I ’ m guessing your parents wouldn ’ t be pressing you for information if you hadn ’ t revealed to them that you found your brother .
If that ’ s the case , that was a mistake .
If you must reveal anything , tell them your brother is well and happy , but hasn ’ t changed his feelings about them and still wants no contact .
DEAR ABBY : I just received a brief , friendly email from my husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked me if our newest addition was “ a good baby.
” That phrase is a pet peeve of mine .
When she was talking about how my mother-in-law wasn ’ t a good baby , I told her that all babies are good babies .
I may not be as upset as I am by her using those words if she wasn ’ t terrible with children ( e.g.
, overly strict , too-high expectations ) and if she didn ’ t have a knack for getting into fights with and complaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respond to her email , but I can ’ t bring myself to agree with the premise that the possibility exists that my infant , or any infant for that matter , could be anything other than a good baby .
I also don ’ t want to start a fight with her that would seem petty , and I don ’ t want to blow off her email .
What should I do ?
— INCENSED IN INDIANA DEAR INCENSED : In the interest of whatever family harmony is left intact in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limit the drama and give her a brief reply that doesn ’ t refer to “ good babies ” — something like , “ It was good to hear from you.
” Period .
DEAR ABBY : How may I delicately encourage my delightful European boyfriend to wear deodorant ?
I am not the only one who has noticed .
He is otherwise very hygienic .
— HOLDING MY NOSE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE DEAR HOLDING : Consider approaching the subject this way : “ You know , ‘ Jacques , ’ here in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ peculiar ’ standards of personal hygiene ” ... then explain what they entail .
Yes , body odors are “ natural , ” but not if they knock someone over from four feet away .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 . )

DEAR ABBY: Five years ago, my older brother had an accident and needed to live at my parents’ house while he recovered. He brought along his 4-year-old dog, “Pepper.” The dog needed to be on a special diet.
My father enjoyed having Pepper there, but because he is an alcoholic, you can’t tell him anything he doesn’t want to hear. Because my brother had been seriously hurt and was in a hospital bed and wheelchair, my father fed the dog. Despite my brother’s pleas, my father fed Pepper whatever he wanted — including chocolate. It made Pepper very sick, and he was dead within three months. The vet said it was because of what my father fed him.
My brother blew up at my father. He called him every name in the book, concluding with the comment that my father was a filthy drunk who deserved to die in the gutter. Despite his injuries, my brother left the house and has never spoken to us again. Regrettably, my mother and I were both dependent on my father and didn’t want to anger him, so we took his side.
A month ago, I decided to track my brother down. He is now married and lives out of the country with his wife, daughter and in-laws. My brother told me he’s sorry for not staying in touch with me, but he no longer wishes to speak to our parents. My mother is pressing me for information, but I am afraid to tell her and my father much of anything. Should I tell my parents about my brother? — ABANDONED SISTER
DEAR SISTER: I’m guessing your parents wouldn’t be pressing you for information if you hadn’t revealed to them that you found your brother. If that’s the case, that was a mistake. If you must reveal anything, tell them your brother is well and happy, but hasn’t changed his feelings about them and still wants no contact.
DEAR ABBY: I just received a brief, friendly email from my husband’s grandmother. In it she asked me if our newest addition was “a good baby.” That phrase is a pet peeve of mine.
When she was talking about how my mother-in-law wasn’t a good baby, I told her that all babies are good babies. I may not be as upset as I am by her using those words if she wasn’t terrible with children (e.g., overly strict, too-high expectations) and if she didn’t have a knack for getting into fights with and complaining about nearly everyone.
I want to respond to her email, but I can’t bring myself to agree with the premise that the possibility exists that my infant, or any infant for that matter, could be anything other than a good baby. I also don’t want to start a fight with her that would seem petty, and I don’t want to blow off her email. What should I do? — INCENSED IN INDIANA
DEAR INCENSED: In the interest of whatever family harmony is left intact in “Granny’s” wake, limit the drama and give her a brief reply that doesn’t refer to “good babies” — something like, “It was good to hear from you.” Period.
DEAR ABBY: How may I delicately encourage my delightful European boyfriend to wear deodorant? I am not the only one who has noticed. He is otherwise very hygienic. — HOLDING MY NOSE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEAR HOLDING: Consider approaching the subject this way: “You know, ‘Jacques,’ here in the United States, we have some ‘peculiar’ standards of personal hygiene” ... then explain what they entail. Yes, body odors are “natural,” but not if they knock someone over from four feet away.
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.)


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--2-tower plan brings attention back to old Spire site

This week , we ’ ll learn more about the immediate future of Chicago ’ s most notable hole in the ground .
It ’ s at the east end of North Water Street , with an address of 400 N. Lake Shore Drive .
That ’ s where builders 12 years ago installed the caissons for the Chicago Spire , which would have been 2,000 feet tall .
The financial crisis , and perhaps the project ’ s own audacity , killed the deal , and the workers left behind a 76-foot-deep circular hole that has collected water ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secured and somewhat out of the way in busy Streeterville , so I ’ ve never heard of anyone falling in and drowning .
Chicago skyscrapers are mostly stately or brawny .
The Spire , the product of celebrated architect Santiago Calatrava , was bold but different , with its curves that suggested a silky , flowing skirt .
When the design was first shown in 2005 , I wrote it could be the city ’ s first metrosexual skyscraper , although I predicted it would never get built .
Yeah , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have had me not covering real estate and instead shorting everything in the market ahead of the crash of 2008 .
The property went into the hands of developer Related Midwest , which has gone not with Calatrava but Chicago ’ s own Skidmore , Owings & Merrill .
The plan calls for two towers for residences .
An earlier version in 2018 included a hotel , too , but neighbors didn ’ t like how the buildings would mesh with the neighborhood .
Ald .
Brendan Reilly ( 42nd ) put a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developers back to their CAD programs and calculators .
Related and SOM came back with a reduction in the height of the towers .
They remain quite tall — 875 and 765 feet — and the hotel is gone , probably a wise concession anyway to the lodging sector ’ s overbuilding here in recent years .
The proposal calls for 1,100 residences .
Reilly has scheduled a community meeting about the project at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Intercontinental Hotel Chicago .
Gail Spreen , a real estate agent who co-chairs the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Active Residents , said she ’ s looking forward to the redesign of a terrific development .
Spreen , giving her own view and not those of SOAR , said she wants to see changes in the buildings ’ podium and other improvements to how it works at ground level .
“ It ’ s a great location , really at a private end of North Water Street .
It will be very exclusive , ” she said .
The parcel is bracketed by the Ogden Slip , the Chicago River ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DuSable Park .
One issue , Spreen said , is a plan for a riverwalk for the property and whether it would cause security issues for neighboring townhomes .
Related ’ s president , Curt Bailey , was unavailable for comment .
Developers here typically adopt a “ quiet period ” before a community meeting as not to say anything to nettle aldermen .
Reilly did not return calls .
So details are scarce , but Spreen believes Related will want one tower to be condo , the other rentals .
With the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in pricing for the ultra-rich .
Gail Lissner , managing director at research firm Integra Realty Resources , said the Chicago market has enough demand to absorb the project .
The central area has been getting from 3,000 to 4,000 new housing units yearly , she said .
She ’ s particularly interested in the mix of unit sizes the developers will propose , as most newer buildings here favor smaller units over two- and three-bedroom layouts .
Chicagoans also will want to see in detail buildings that , if they go up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the skyline for the rest of everyone ’ s days .
Reilly ’ s office has issued only one rendering that ’ s a distance view ; the earlier buildings from SOM showed off a cascading silhouette with Chicago touches such as use of terra cotta and a tubular design reminiscent of the firm ’ s own Willis Tower .
Some will eagerly await what the developer proposes under the city ’ s requirement to provide 10 % affordable housing .
Will the developers pay into the housing fund to avoid building the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ views , the buildings will be angled away from each other , like a stand-offish couple .
Some units will have outdoor terraces that promise unobstructed 180-degree views .
“ Metrosexual ” is out in this case .
Overarching ambition with a wisp of grandiosity is back in .
There ’ s something very Chicago about that — and about that hole in the ground .

This week, we’ll learn more about the immediate future of Chicago’s most notable hole in the ground.
It’s at the east end of North Water Street, with an address of 400 N. Lake Shore Drive. That’s where builders 12 years ago installed the caissons for the Chicago Spire, which would have been 2,000 feet tall.
The financial crisis, and perhaps the project’s own audacity, killed the deal, and the workers left behind a 76-foot-deep circular hole that has collected water ever since. Fortunately, the site is secured and somewhat out of the way in busy Streeterville, so I’ve never heard of anyone falling in and drowning.
Chicago skyscrapers are mostly stately or brawny. The Spire, the product of celebrated architect Santiago Calatrava, was bold but different, with its curves that suggested a silky, flowing skirt. When the design was first shown in 2005, I wrote it could be the city’s first metrosexual skyscraper, although I predicted it would never get built. Yeah, I was right, but true foresight would have had me not covering real estate and instead shorting everything in the market ahead of the crash of 2008.
The property went into the hands of developer Related Midwest, which has gone not with Calatrava but Chicago’s own Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The plan calls for two towers for residences. An earlier version in 2018 included a hotel, too, but neighbors didn’t like how the buildings would mesh with the neighborhood. Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) put a brick on the deal and ordered the developers back to their CAD programs and calculators.
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Related and SOM came back with a reduction in the height of the towers. They remain quite tall — 875 and 765 feet — and the hotel is gone, probably a wise concession anyway to the lodging sector’s overbuilding here in recent years. The proposal calls for 1,100 residences. Reilly has scheduled a community meeting about the project at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Intercontinental Hotel Chicago.
Gail Spreen, a real estate agent who co-chairs the development task force for the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents, said she’s looking forward to the redesign of a terrific development. Spreen, giving her own view and not those of SOAR, said she wants to see changes in the buildings’ podium and other improvements to how it works at ground level.
“It’s a great location, really at a private end of North Water Street. It will be very exclusive,” she said. The parcel is bracketed by the Ogden Slip, the Chicago River’s meeting point with the lake and DuSable Park. One issue, Spreen said, is a plan for a riverwalk for the property and whether it would cause security issues for neighboring townhomes.
Related’s president, Curt Bailey, was unavailable for comment. Developers here typically adopt a “quiet period” before a community meeting as not to say anything to nettle aldermen. Reilly did not return calls.
So details are scarce, but Spreen believes Related will want one tower to be condo, the other rentals. With the views, both could set new standards in pricing for the ultra-rich.
Architect Santiago Calatrava with a model of his proposed curving Chicago Spire in 2005. AP
Gail Lissner, managing director at research firm Integra Realty Resources, said the Chicago market has enough demand to absorb the project. The central area has been getting from 3,000 to 4,000 new housing units yearly, she said. She’s particularly interested in the mix of unit sizes the developers will propose, as most newer buildings here favor smaller units over two- and three-bedroom layouts.
Chicagoans also will want to see in detail buildings that, if they go up, will be front and center on the skyline for the rest of everyone’s days. Reilly’s office has issued only one rendering that’s a distance view; the earlier buildings from SOM showed off a cascading silhouette with Chicago touches such as use of terra cotta and a tubular design reminiscent of the firm’s own Willis Tower.
Some will eagerly await what the developer proposes under the city’s requirement to provide 10% affordable housing. Will the developers pay into the housing fund to avoid building the units on site?
To maximize premium views, the buildings will be angled away from each other, like a stand-offish couple. Some units will have outdoor terraces that promise unobstructed 180-degree views.
“Metrosexual” is out in this case. Overarching ambition with a wisp of grandiosity is back in. There’s something very Chicago about that — and about that hole in the ground.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--Native Americans should be the judge of when some high school mascots stay or go

A new bill making its way through Springfield would make it tougher for high schools to keep their Native American mascots .
We support the bill in concept , even as its particulars are being worked out .
Not all such mascots are necessarily objectionable , though that ’ s a judgment better made by Native Americans , not this editorial page .
But most of us can readily see why a war-dancing man in a full-feathered headdress and buckskins , or a team name like the “ Redskins , ” or a grinning “ Chief Wahoo ” is deeply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools should know better than to promote such stereotypes , and many or most do .
But old ideas can die hard and sometimes need a push .
A student-led petition drive to scrap the Native American mascot of a Rockford-area high school prompted Rep. Maurice West , D-Rockford , to introduce a bill to provide that push .
House Bill 4783 initially required schools to gain the consent of Native American groups within 500 miles of the school in order to continue using a Native American-themed mascot .
West now wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that would decide whether a mascot is acceptable .
Schools that don ’ t comply with the rules could become ineligible for sports playoffs .
Chicago ’ s Lane Tech , whose teams are the Indians , would be among the 52 high schools in Illinois affected .
We don ’ t know what the final bill will look like — or exactly what it should look like .
Indeed , Native Americans are not of one mind on the mascot issue .
Groups such as the American Indian Center of Chicago and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indian mascots as harmful and derogatory .
Other groups , seeing an opportunity to educate people and promote cultural pride , have worked with sports teams to make sure that Native American imagery and logos are respectful , not offensive .
All the more reason to support West ’ s idea of a commission that gives Native Americans the final say .
There are practical impediments .
Cash-strapped schools that scrap their names will have to spend money to change logos and buy new uniforms .
And many alumni won ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ angry emails that Marlen Garcia , a member of the Sun-Times editorial board , got after writing a column in 2018 about why her alma mater , Maine West High School , should scrap its dancing Indian mascot .
( The school later did scrap the dance itself . )
But Native Americans should be the final judges .
It ’ s their culture .

A new bill making its way through Springfield would make it tougher for high schools to keep their Native American mascots.
We support the bill in concept, even as its particulars are being worked out.
Not all such mascots are necessarily objectionable, though that’s a judgment better made by Native Americans, not this editorial page. But most of us can readily see why a war-dancing man in a full-feathered headdress and buckskins, or a team name like the “Redskins,” or a grinning “Chief Wahoo” is deeply insulting.
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In the 21st century, schools should know better than to promote such stereotypes, and many or most do. But old ideas can die hard and sometimes need a push. A student-led petition drive to scrap the Native American mascot of a Rockford-area high school prompted Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, to introduce a bill to provide that push.
House Bill 4783 initially required schools to gain the consent of Native American groups within 500 miles of the school in order to continue using a Native American-themed mascot. West now wants to set up a commission of Native Americans that would decide whether a mascot is acceptable.
Schools that don’t comply with the rules could become ineligible for sports playoffs. Chicago’s Lane Tech, whose teams are the Indians, would be among the 52 high schools in Illinois affected.
We don’t know what the final bill will look like — or exactly what it should look like. Indeed, Native Americans are not of one mind on the mascot issue.
Groups such as the American Indian Center of Chicago and the National Congress of American Indians oppose Indian mascots as harmful and derogatory. Other groups, seeing an opportunity to educate people and promote cultural pride, have worked with sports teams to make sure that Native American imagery and logos are respectful, not offensive.
All the more reason to support West’s idea of a commission that gives Native Americans the final say.
There are practical impediments. Cash-strapped schools that scrap their names will have to spend money to change logos and buy new uniforms. And many alumni won’t be happy.
You should have seen the angry emails that Marlen Garcia, a member of the Sun-Times editorial board, got after writing a column in 2018 about why her alma mater, Maine West High School, should scrap its dancing Indian mascot. (The school later did scrap the dance itself.)
But Native Americans should be the final judges. It’s their culture.
Send letters to letters@suntimes.com.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--5 hurt in Chatham crash

5 hurt in Chatham crash

Five people were injured in a crash after a BMW ran a red light Monday in Chatham on the South @ @ @ @ @ was driving the white BMW south about 1:35 a.m. in the 7600 block of South @ @ @ @ @ the light , Chicago police said .
The BMW collided with a gray Chevrolet SUV @ @ @ @ @ , Five people were taken to Stroger Hospital and the University of Chicago Medical Center @ @ @ @ @ said .
Investigators found a handgun in the BMW , according to police .
The @ @ @ @ @

Five people were injured in a crash after a BMW ran a red light Monday in Chatham on the South Side.
A 26-year-old man was driving the white BMW south about 1:35 a.m. in the 7600 block of South Lafayette Avenue when he ran the light, Chicago police said. The BMW collided with a gray Chevrolet SUV headed westbound on 76th Street,
Five people were taken to Stroger Hospital and the University of Chicago Medical Center with minor injuries, police said.
Investigators found a handgun in the BMW, according to police. The crash remains under investigation.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--Robbers target people at CTA bus stops in Lawndale, Douglas Park

Police are warning West Side residents about armed robberies near CTA bus stops this month in Lawndale and Douglas Park @ @ @ @ @ two or three male suspects robbed people at knifepoint as they waited for or left @ @ @ @ @ police said .
• About 6:10 p.m. March 3 in the 1900 block of South @ @ @ @ @ About 2:25 p.m. March 6 in the 1800 block of South California Avenue .
Anyone @ @ @ @ @ call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380 .
Read more on crime , and track the @ @ @ @ @

Police are warning West Side residents about armed robberies near CTA bus stops this month in Lawndale and Douglas Park.
In both incidents, two or three male suspects robbed people at knifepoint as they waited for or left a CTA bus, Chicago police said.
The robberies happened:
About 6:10 p.m. March 3 in the 1900 block of South Kedzie Avenue; and
About 2:25 p.m. March 6 in the 1800 block of South California Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--4 shot on Bishop Ford in South Holland

4 shot on Bishop Ford in South Holland

Four men were injured in a shooting Sunday on the Bishop Ford Freeway in south suburban South Holland .
They @ @ @ @ @ they were shot at 11:02 p.m. on northbound I-94 near 159th Street , according to @ @ @ @ @ four were taken to Roseland Community Hospital with injuries that were not thought to be @ @ @ @ @ .
The shots appeared to have been fired from another vehicle , but the circumstances @ @ @ @ @ investigation , according to state police .
Read more on crime , and track the @ @ @ @ @

Four men were injured in a shooting Sunday on the Bishop Ford Freeway in south suburban South Holland.
They were in a vehicle when they were shot at 11:02 p.m. on northbound I-94 near 159th Street, according to Illinois State Police.
All four were taken to Roseland Community Hospital with injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening, state police said.
The shots appeared to have been fired from another vehicle, but the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation, according to state police.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-08--Man critically injured in West Humboldt Park fire

A 39-year-old man is in critical condition after a fire Sunday at an apartment in West Humboldt Park on the @ @ @ @ @ started about 10:50 p.m. in the attic of a two-flat in the 1400 block of @ @ @ @ @ police said .
The man was taken to Norwegian American Hospital in critical condition .
@ @ @ @ @ , police said .
The cause of the fire is under investigation .

A 39-year-old man is in critical condition after a fire Sunday at an apartment in West Humboldt Park on the West Side.
The fire started about 10:50 p.m. in the attic of a two-flat in the 1400 block of North Keeler Avenue, Chicago police said. The man was taken to Norwegian American Hospital in critical condition.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-08--Man grabs 13-year-old girl in Wicker Park

Police are looking for a man who grabbed a 13-year-old girl last week as she walked in Wicker Park on @ @ @ @ @ teen was walking about 2:45 p.m. March 1 in the 2000 block of West Schiller @ @ @ @ @ up and shouted to her twice , Chicago police said .
He got out of @ @ @ @ @ approached her from behind and kissed her hand , police said .
The man told @ @ @ @ @ a chance , ” and she replied saying she was 13 .
He responded saying @ @ @ @ @ ” and she pulled away .
The man drove off on Schiller , police said @ @ @ @ @ man in his early 60s wearing a black and white jacket with blue jeans .
@ @ @ @ @ incident is asked to call Area North detectives at 312-744-8266 .
Read more on crime @ @ @ @ @ ’ s homicides .

Police are looking for a man who grabbed a 13-year-old girl last week as she walked in Wicker Park on the Northwest Side.
The teen was walking about 2:45 p.m. March 1 in the 2000 block of West Schiller Street when the man drove up and shouted to her twice, Chicago police said.
He got out of his black four-door vehicle, approached her from behind and kissed her hand, police said. The man told her to “Give me a chance,” and she replied saying she was 13. He responded saying she was “really beautiful” and she pulled away.
The man drove off on Schiller, police said. He was described as man in his early 60s wearing a black and white jacket with blue jeans.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Area North detectives at 312-744-8266.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--Major U.S. sports leagues closing locker room access amid coronavirus outbreak

MIAMI — The NBA , NHL , Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis , the leagues announced in a joint statement Monday night .
The leagues said they made the decision “ after consultation with infectious disease and public health experts.
” The NBA , in a call with teams earlier Monday , stressed that the move is not to ban reporters but to ensure the safety of players and staff in those areas .
The statement , in part , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be associated with close contact in pre- and post-game settings , all team locker rooms and clubhouses will be open only to players and essential employees of teams and team facilities until further notice .
Media access will be maintained in designated locations outside of the locker room and clubhouse setting.
” The changes , which the leagues say are temporary , will begin Tuesday — though some NHL teams began putting them into use this past weekend .
The NBA said interviews with players would continue in different settings , stressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and interview subjects .

MIAMI — The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis, the leagues announced in a joint statement Monday night.
The leagues said they made the decision “after consultation with infectious disease and public health experts.” The NBA, in a call with teams earlier Monday, stressed that the move is not to ban reporters but to ensure the safety of players and staff in those areas.
The statement, in part, read: “Given the issues that can be associated with close contact in pre- and post-game settings, all team locker rooms and clubhouses will be open only to players and essential employees of teams and team facilities until further notice. Media access will be maintained in designated locations outside of the locker room and clubhouse setting.”
The changes, which the leagues say are temporary, will begin Tuesday — though some NHL teams began putting them into use this past weekend. The NBA said interviews with players would continue in different settings, stressing a gap of 6-to-8 feet between reporters and interview subjects.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--Ignore Trump to stay on top of the best coronavirus information

Keeping up on the coronavirus pandemic is up to you .
You sure can ’ t trust the president .
Staying abreast of the latest data on the COVID-19 virus is not easy .
Government health experts are updating statistics and their advice by the hour , and much of what they ’ re putting out there , in good faith , is being undermined by a White House that ’ s putting politics ahead of public health , downplaying the seriousness of the threat .
There ’ s a right way and a wrong way to fight the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the wrong way .
President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought to wish the crisis away .
He didn ’ t do anything to convince us otherwise during a news conference Monday evening that sought to calm an American stock market rocked by the virus ’ effect on oil prices , the travel and convention businesses and other big industries .
The president said he ’ ll have more specifics on Tuesday before leaving the podium without taking questions , leaving Vice President Mike Pence to manage reporters ’ barrage of questions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more seriously from the beginning .
On Feb. 26 , in a typical utterance , he insisted there were just 15 U.S. cases of the coronavirus in the United States and that the number soon would be “ close to zero.
” In the real world , there already were dozens of cases and the unofficial tally as of Monday was close to 600 .
Last week , Trump assured the nation that “ anybody who wants a test can get a test ” — when in fact his own experts were reporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available .
And before his press conference Monday , Trump tried to shrug it all off again , pointing out that the common flu kills tens of thousands of people a year .
“ Think about that , ” he tweeted .
As if the number of coronavirus cases wasn ’ t increasing rapidly , which it is .
And as if the virus were not more lethal than the ordinary flu , which it likely is .
Better to be over-prepared than under-prepared .
Trump could do his own experts a world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Social media has been even worse , as you might imagine , hyping a slew of hysterical and unfounded assertions .
The most dangerous : that the coronavirus is nothing more than a hoax cooked up by Democrats — and the public should go about their business as usual .
Most people infected with the virus — about 80 % — will experience only mild flu-like symptoms .
But we would all be wise to keep up to date with the latest information and expert advice .
For the latest in Illinois , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus as of Monday , go to : http : //dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus .
And if you ’ re feeling symptoms of the disease , you can call a statewide hotline , 1-800-889-3931 , that ’ s staffed 24/7 .
Or send an email to dph.sick @ illinois.gov .
In Chicago , the city ’ s Department of Public Health has a dedicated website at : https : //www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/health_protection_and_response/svcs/2019-novel-coronavirus—2019-ncov-.html .
For the most dependable federal and worldwide information , go to cdc.gov , OSHA.gov and who.int .
The experts urge that you revisit the websites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Sunday evening , for example , the Centers for Disease Control issued updated guidance to health care professionals .
The CDC is now prioritizing testing for older adults ; those who have “ co-morbid ” conditions , such as cancer , AIDS or lung disease ; symptomatic people in areas experiencing community transmission , and health care professionals who have had contact with someone who has , or is suspected of having , the virus .
California , New York , Oregon and Washington State , where the numbers of cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states of emergency .
On Monday , Gov J.B. Pritzker added Illinois to the list .
Worldwide , according to World Health Organization , more than 110,000 cases , including more than 3,800 deaths , have been confirmed .
Yet the federal government is just now getting around to offering guidelines on when schools should be closed and when businesses should direct employees to work from home , among other things .
In Chicago , many quarantines and cancellations have been announced , including the canceling of large trade shows .
On Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Cardiology called off a three-day conference , set to begin on March 28 , that was expected to draw more than 18,000 people .
Take care of yourself Should you develop a mild cough or fever or have trouble breathing , stay home .
If your symptoms grow worse , call your doctor , who , in consultation with your local public health department , will determine whether it is appropriate for you to be tested .
Call the state hotline or check the official websites for the most up to date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most credible sources , of which the president sadly is not one .

Keeping up on the coronavirus pandemic is up to you.
You sure can’t trust the president.
Staying abreast of the latest data on the COVID-19 virus is not easy. Government health experts are updating statistics and their advice by the hour, and much of what they’re putting out there, in good faith, is being undermined by a White House that’s putting politics ahead of public health, downplaying the seriousness of the threat.
There’s a right way and a wrong way to fight the spread of the virus. Denying the facts is the wrong way.
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought to wish the crisis away. He didn’t do anything to convince us otherwise during a news conference Monday evening that sought to calm an American stock market rocked by the virus’ effect on oil prices, the travel and convention businesses and other big industries.
The president said he’ll have more specifics on Tuesday before leaving the lectern without taking questions, leaving Vice President Mike Pence to manage reporters’ barrage of questions.
If only the president had taken things more seriously from the beginning.
On Feb. 26, in a typical utterance, he insisted there were just 15 U.S. cases of the coronavirus in the United States and that the number soon would be “close to zero.” In the real world, there already were dozens of cases and the unofficial tally as of Monday was close to 600.
Last week, Trump assured the nation that “anybody who wants a test can get a test” — when in fact his own experts were reporting that far too few test kits were available.
And before his press conference Monday, Trump tried to shrug it all off again, pointing out that the common flu kills tens of thousands of people a year. “Think about that,” he tweeted.
As if the number of coronavirus cases wasn’t increasing rapidly, which it is. And as if the virus were not more lethal than the ordinary flu, which it likely is. Better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. Trump could do his own experts a world of good just by keeping quiet.
Social media has been even worse, as you might imagine, hyping a slew of hysterical and unfounded assertions. The most dangerous: that the coronavirus is nothing more than a hoax cooked up by Democrats — and the public should go about their business as usual.
Never mind taking sensible precautions.
Stay up to date
Most people infected with the virus — about 80% — will experience only mild flu-like symptoms. But we would all be wise to keep up to date with the latest information and expert advice.
For the latest in Illinois, where there were 11 reported cases of coronavirus as of Monday, go to: http://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus.
And if you’re feeling symptoms of the disease, you can call a statewide hotline, 1-800-889-3931, that’s staffed 24/7. Or send an email to dph.sick@illinois.gov.
In Chicago, the city’s Department of Public Health has a dedicated website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/health_protection_and_response/svcs/2019-novel-coronavirus—2019-ncov-.html
For the most dependable federal and worldwide information, go to cdc.gov, OSHA.gov and who.int.
The experts urge that you revisit the websites periodically to see what’s new. On Sunday evening, for example, the Centers for Disease Control issued updated guidance to health care professionals.
The CDC is now prioritizing testing for older adults; those who have “co-morbid” conditions, such as cancer, AIDS or lung disease; symptomatic people in areas experiencing community transmission, and health care professionals who have had contact with someone who has, or is suspected of having, the virus.
States of emergency
California, New York, Oregon and Washington State, where the numbers of cases are the highest, all have declared states of emergency. On Monday, Gov J.B. Pritzker added Illinois to the list. Worldwide, according to World Health Organization, more than 110,000 cases, including more than 3,800 deaths, have been confirmed.
Yet the federal government is just now getting around to offering guidelines on when schools should be closed and when businesses should direct employees to work from home, among other things.
coronavirus advice What people at higher risk of COVID-19 should do: Stock up on supplies
Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others
When you go out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact and wash your hands often.
Avoid crowds as much as possible SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control
In Chicago, many quarantines and cancellations have been announced, including the canceling of large trade shows. On Monday, most recently, the American College of Cardiology called off a three-day conference, set to begin on March 28, that was expected to draw more than 18,000 people.
Take care of yourself
Should you develop a mild cough or fever or have trouble breathing, stay home.
If your symptoms grow worse, call your doctor, who, in consultation with your local public health department, will determine whether it is appropriate for you to be tested.
Call the state hotline or check the official websites for the most up to date information.
And pay heed to the most credible sources, of which the president sadly is not one.
Send letters to letters@suntimes.com.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--White Sox’ Dylan Cease loses command in bad inning in first shaky start of spring

GLENDALE , Ariz. — After two crisp spring training starts and heightened optimism about an adjustment that had improved fastball command issues , Dylan Cease encountered his first bump on the Cactus League road Monday .
The bad-inning bugaboo , which plagued Cease during his rookie season in 2019 , surfaced for the first time in the third inning against the Reds when the 25-year-old right-hander walked three batters , hit one and gave up two runs on one hit .
A double play to end the inning , made possible by second baseman Leury Garcia ’ s scrambling play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Besides the one inning where I lost my command , it was decent , ” Cease said .
“ But it wasn ’ t very sharp.
” Cease was thrilled with his first two starts , in which he allowed one run ( on a home run ) , struck out eight and walked none over six innings .
In this one , he allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three .
A mound appearance by pitching coach Don Cooper was part of Cease ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to have to talk to Coop and see , ” Cease said .
“ It felt like I was hitting my spots , just leaving everything way up or just yanking it .
It was just one of those innings.
” Cease also gave up an opposite field homer to Nick Senzel leading off the game , on an 0-2 pitch .
“ With 0-2 right there , I need to throw a pitch that he ’ s not going to be able to damage with , ” Cease said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m not going to let it fester .
I have to be better than that , but I ’ m confident I will be.
” Right-hander Codi Heuer is one of the young relievers getting attention in his first major league camp .
“ I ’ m on a little bit of a roll right now , having a good start , ” Heuer said .
That he is .
In five one-inning appearances , Heuer ( pronounced ‘ Hoyer ’ ) hasn ’ t allowed a run while striking out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hits .
“ My mentality here is my same mentality I had last year , ” said Heuer , who has featured a 97-99 mph fastball this spring , “ not being afraid , just attacking.
” Drafted in the sixth round out of Wichita State in 2018 , the 6-5 , 195-pound Heuer is picking up where he left off in 2019 after posting a 2.39 ERA with 65 strikeouts and 15 walks over 67 2⁄ innings between Class A Winston-Salem and AA Birmingham .
At Birmingham , he recorded a 1.84 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outings ) with nine saves .
For a 23-year-old who hasn ’ t reached AAA yet , Heuer ’ s Cactus League experience has been big .
” Oh , it ’ s a huge confidence boost , ” he said .
“ But whether it ’ s Albert Pujols in the box or hitters [ in the minor leagues ] I ’ ll have the same mentality of attacking guys.
” Eloy Jimenez , who was lifted from a game after three innings Sunday because of “ a little sore throat , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started Monday .
Jimenez was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts .

GLENDALE, Ariz. — After two crisp spring-training starts and heightened optimism about an adjustment that had improved his fastball command, White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease encountered his first bump on the Cactus League road Monday.
The bad-inning bugaboo, which plagued Cease during his rookie season in 2019, surfaced for the first time this spring in the third inning against the Reds. Cease walked three batters, hit one and allowed two runs and one hit in the inning. A double play that ended the inning limited the damage.
‘‘Besides the one inning where I lost my command, it was decent,’’ Cease said. ‘‘But it wasn’t very sharp.’’
Cease was thrilled with his first two starts, in which he allowed one run (on a home run), struck out eight and walked none in six innings. In this one, he allowed three runs, four hits and three walks and struck out three.
A mound appearance by pitching coach Don Cooper also was part of Cease’s day.
‘‘I’m going to have to talk to Coop and see,’’ Cease said. ‘‘It felt like I was hitting my spots, just leaving everything way up or just yanking it. It was just one of those innings.’’
Cease also gave up an opposite-field homer to Nick Senzel on an 0-2 pitch to start the game.
‘‘With 0-2 right there, I need to throw a pitch that he’s not going to be able to do damage with,’’ Cease said.
‘‘It’s one of those [outings] where I’m not going to let it fester. I have to be better than that, but I’m confident I will be.’’
Dylan Cease post-start pic.twitter.com/0dvXaU2RB8 — Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) March 9, 2020
Heuer ‘on a little bit of a roll’
Right-hander Codi Heuer is one of the young relievers getting attention in his first major-league camp.
‘‘I’m on a little bit of a roll right now, having a good start,’’ Heuer said.
In five one-inning appearances, Heuer (pronounced ‘‘Hoyer’’) hasn’t allowed a run while allowing two hits, striking out seven and walking one.
‘‘My mentality here is my same mentality I had last year,’’ said Heuer, who has featured a 97 to 99 mph fastball this spring. ‘‘Not being afraid, just attacking.’’
Drafted in the sixth round out of Wichita State in 2018, the 6-5, 195-pound Heuer is picking up where he left off in 2019, when he posted a 2.39 ERA with 65 strikeouts and 15 walks in 67 2/3 innings between Class A Winston-Salem and Class AA Birmingham. At Birmingham, he had a 1.84 ERA (0.48 in his last 14 outings) and nine saves.
For a 23-year-old who hasn’t reached Class AAA yet, Heuer’s Cactus League experience has been big.
‘‘Oh, it’s a huge confidence boost,’’ he said. ‘‘But whether it’s Albert Pujols in the box or hitters [in the minor leagues], I’ll have the same mentality of attacking guys.’’
Jimenez OK
Left fielder Eloy Jimenez, who was lifted after three innings Sunday because of what manager Rick Renteria called ‘‘a little sore throat,’’ went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--Missing woman, 18, last seen in South Commons

Police are asking the community for help finding a missing woman who was last seen in South Commons .
Naomi @ @ @ @ @ last seen March 8 in the 2700 block of South Indiana Avenue , Chicago police @ @ @ @ @ a black jacket , blue jeans , silver or gold-colored short boots and had a @ @ @ @ @ She is a 5-foot-4 , 165 pounds with brown eyes and black hair .
She @ @ @ @ @ has a scar on her left heel , police said .
Anyone with information is @ @ @ @ @ detectives at 312-747-8380 .

Police are asking the community for help finding a missing woman who was last seen in South Commons.
Naomi Cameron, 18, was last seen March 8 in the 2700 block of South Indiana Avenue, Chicago police said. She was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, silver or gold-colored short boots and had a red and blue backpack.
She is a 5-foot-4, 165 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. She walks with a limp and has a scar on her left heel, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--Communities need control over police if justice is to prevail

The public release of the video that showed Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke murdering 17-year-old Laquan McDonald helped propel Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot into office .
In response to public outcry , then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel formed the Police Accountability Task Force and appointed Mayor Lightfoot as chair .
Under her leadership , the task force issued a powerful report that indicts CPD ’ s entrenched racism , brutality and lack of accountability .
As a central remedy , the task force called for the creation of an entity composed of community representatives with the power to oversee the CPD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of community groups has proposed the creation of a Civilian Police Accountability Council ( CPAC ) to establish direct community oversight over the CPD .
The proposal here strives to honor the principles established by CPAC.
” CPAC is based on a simple premise : Chicago police will continue to harm black and brown communities until the CPD becomes accountable to those communities .
CPAC would create accountability by giving communities control over the police in the same way that elected school boards have power over their school districts .
Mayor Lightfoot now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oversight that falls substantially short of the recommendation put forth by her task force .
Moreover , her administration has been negotiating the terms of that proposal in secret — out of public view and without the participation of any of the community groups that have long fought for CPAC .
Community oversight created without any community oversight is doomed to fail .
Rather than create an independent , community-controlled body with real power to oversee the CPD , she proposes a body in which all power ultimately resides with the mayor — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people who sit on that body .
We have been here before .
Chicago has a long history of ineffective reform gestures in response to police scandals that reveal the systemic racism and conditions of impunity within the CPD .
Congressman Ralph Metcalfe ’ s 1972 report on Chicago policing included findings practically identical to the 2016 report signed by Mayor Lightfoot .
In response , the City created the Office of Professional Standards ( OPS ) , the head of which reported to the police superintendent , to investigate complaints of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoddy investigations that insulated officers from accountability , the CPD found itself in the throes of yet another converging set of scandals arising from the cover up of an officer ’ s brutal beating of a white woman tending bar that was captured on video and unchecked corruption in its elite Special Operation Section .
This time , City Hall rebranded OPS as IPRA , the Independent Police Review Authority , in 2007 , with its chief chosen by and placed under the thumb of the Mayor .
Ten years later , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excoriated that same oversight agency for conducting biased , incomplete investigations and assisting the CPD cover-up acts of police brutality .
In its ongoing game of alphabet soup , City Hall then replaced IPRA with COPA , the Civilian Office of Police Accountability .
Yet contrary to task force chief Lightfoot ’ s very first recommendation for community oversight — that the power to select the leader of this investigative agency must reside with the community oversight board — Mayor Lightfoot now insists that this power must remain with the Mayor .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders have created commissions , revamped city agencies , and payed out hundreds of millions dollars as a result of unchecked police abuse .
And at every turn , they have resisted accountability to Chicago ’ s most impacted communities .
The one constant over these 50 years has been the suffering of black and brown at the hands of police .
CPD remains in crisis .
Just last week , two police officers shot an unarmed man in a train station at rush hour .
The man was suspected of switching train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fraternal Order of Police is poised to elect a reactionary , anti-reform president who is committed to denying the reality of CPD abuses past and present and blocking public scrutiny of the police .
CPD is under a federal consent decree — a court order designed to end biased policing and excessive use of force — but the consent decree has thus far failed to produce results .
The last monitoring report indicated that CPD was in violation of almost every relevant provision .
So what will solve Chicago policing ’ s crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as task force chair Lightfoot recognized , is CPAC .
CPAC requires the creation of an elected council , independent of both CPD and City Hall , empowered to appoint , supervise and fire a police superintendent for cause , to approve CPD policies and procedures , and to appoint those responsible for administering the agencies that investigate complaints of CPD wrongdoing .
CPAC would operate with unprecedented transparency , so that Chicago ’ s communities would be fully informed about the policing that happens in their names and with their tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ward in the city have signed petitions demanding CPAC .
The Mayor can not make good on her promise of police reform , while ignoring the community ’ s demands .
As task force chair Lightfoot understood , systemic change requires more .
If she and her allies fail to create genuine community based accountability for the CPD , her legacy will not be one of reform .
Instead , she will be known as just another Chicago-style mayor who refused to exercise leadership by sharing power with communities most impacted by police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a failure to address a violent , racist and unaccountable police force .
Craig B. Futterman is a clinical professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School .

The public release of the video that showed Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke murdering 17-year-old Laquan McDonald helped propel Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot into office. In response to public outcry, then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel formed the Police Accountability Task Force and appointed Mayor Lightfoot as chair. Under her leadership, the task force issued a powerful report that indicts CPD’s entrenched racism, brutality and lack of accountability. As a central remedy, the task force called for the creation of an entity composed of community representatives with the power to oversee the CPD. Lightfoot wrote, “A coalition of community groups has proposed the creation of a Civilian Police Accountability Council (CPAC) to establish direct community oversight over the CPD. The proposal here strives to honor the principles established by CPAC.”
CPAC is based on a simple premise: Chicago police will continue to harm black and brown communities until the CPD becomes accountable to those communities. CPAC would create accountability by giving communities control over the police in the same way that elected school boards have power over their school districts.
Mayor Lightfoot now supports a watered-down proposal for community police oversight that falls substantially short of the recommendation put forth by her task force. Moreover, her administration has been negotiating the terms of that proposal in secret — out of public view and without the participation of any of the community groups that have long fought for CPAC. Community oversight created without any community oversight is doomed to fail.
Rather than create an independent, community-controlled body with real power to oversee the CPD, she proposes a body in which all power ultimately resides with the mayor — even the power to appoint and replace the people who sit on that body.
We have been here before. Chicago has a long history of ineffective reform gestures in response to police scandals that reveal the systemic racism and conditions of impunity within the CPD.
Congressman Ralph Metcalfe’s 1972 report on Chicago policing included findings practically identical to the 2016 report signed by Mayor Lightfoot. In response, the City created the Office of Professional Standards (OPS), the head of which reported to the police superintendent, to investigate complaints of police brutality. After three decades of shoddy investigations that insulated officers from accountability, the CPD found itself in the throes of yet another converging set of scandals arising from the cover up of an officer’s brutal beating of a white woman tending bar that was captured on video and unchecked corruption in its elite Special Operation Section. This time, City Hall rebranded OPS as IPRA, the Independent Police Review Authority, in 2007, with its chief chosen by and placed under the thumb of the Mayor.
Ten years later, in 2017, the U.S. Department of Justice excoriated that same oversight agency for conducting biased, incomplete investigations and assisting the CPD cover-up acts of police brutality. In its ongoing game of alphabet soup, City Hall then replaced IPRA with COPA, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. Yet contrary to task force chief Lightfoot’s very first recommendation for community oversight — that the power to select the leader of this investigative agency must reside with the community oversight board — Mayor Lightfoot now insists that this power must remain with the Mayor.
For nearly 50 years, Chicago’s leaders have created commissions, revamped city agencies, and payed out hundreds of millions dollars as a result of unchecked police abuse. And at every turn, they have resisted accountability to Chicago’s most impacted communities. The one constant over these 50 years has been the suffering of black and brown at the hands of police.
CPD remains in crisis. Just last week, two police officers shot an unarmed man in a train station at rush hour. The man was suspected of switching train cars — an ordinance violation. The Fraternal Order of Police is poised to elect a reactionary, anti-reform president who is committed to denying the reality of CPD abuses past and present and blocking public scrutiny of the police. CPD is under a federal consent decree — a court order designed to end biased policing and excessive use of force — but the consent decree has thus far failed to produce results. The last monitoring report indicated that CPD was in violation of almost every relevant provision.
So what will solve Chicago policing’s crisis? A key part of the answer, as task force chair Lightfoot recognized, is CPAC.
CPAC requires the creation of an elected council, independent of both CPD and City Hall, empowered to appoint, supervise and fire a police superintendent for cause, to approve CPD policies and procedures, and to appoint those responsible for administering the agencies that investigate complaints of CPD wrongdoing. CPAC would operate with unprecedented transparency, so that Chicago’s communities would be fully informed about the policing that happens in their names and with their tax dollars.
Over 60,000 Chicagoans from every ward in the city have signed petitions demanding CPAC. The Mayor cannot make good on her promise of police reform, while ignoring the community’s demands. As task force chair Lightfoot understood, systemic change requires more. If she and her allies fail to create genuine community based accountability for the CPD, her legacy will not be one of reform. Instead, she will be known as just another Chicago-style mayor who refused to exercise leadership by sharing power with communities most impacted by police abuse. Her legacy will then be a failure to address a violent, racist and unaccountable police force.
Craig B. Futterman is a clinical professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School. Sheila A. Bedi is a clinical law professor at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
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chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--Blackhawks’ Brandon Hagel may finally get first NHL experience this week

Two months after he surely thought he ’ d make his NHL debut , Brandon Hagel may finally get in a game for the Blackhawks this week .
Hagel was recalled on emergency basis from the AHL on Monday after Drake Caggiula ’ s Sunday fight against Vince Dunn injured Caggiula ’ s wrist , knocking the Hawks down to just 11 healthy forwards .
Unless Caggiula recovers quickly — in time for Wednesday ’ s game against the Sharks — Hagel will enter the lineup for the first time .
If so , it will be an inspiring and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journey to this point .
He was drafted by the Sabres in June 2016 , then left unsigned by the Sabres in June 2018 .
Hagel remained with his junior team in Red Deer , Alberta , for a rare fourth season come 2018-19 , and exploded from a 59-point to a 102-point player there ; the Hawks noticed early on and signed him to an entry-level deal in late October .
But for those months in between June and October , with no NHL interest in sight , Hagel considered a future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ definitely a whirlwind , ” he said in Toronto in January .
“ About a year ago , I was signing up for classes , just in case I had to go to school .
But now I ’ m here , less than a year from when I signed .
It ’ s been crazy ups and downs in my career , but I finally got here and I just got to roll with it.
” Hagel said he hadn ’ t gone as far as picking out a college , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their fourth junior season eventually making it in professional hockey ; he was wise to prepare for alternatives .
And Hagel ’ s whirlwind wasn ’ t done even when giving that quote .
The Hawks recalled him on Jan. 16 , sent him down on Jan. 19 , recalled him on Jan. 20 , sent him down Jan. 21 , then recalled and sent down within a few hours on Feb. 29 .
He was brought up each time solely to be the 13th forward for road games , his presence needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wing continued to produce in his rookie season with the IceHogs , entering this week with a team-best 19 goals — in addition to 12 assists — in 59 games .
“ He brings something similar to [ Matthew ] Highmore in just his work ethic , ” Hawks coach Jeremy Colliton said in January .
“ He ’ s a great skater , he wins races , he plays with a little edge ...
He ’ s got a little bit of rat in him , and we like that.
” Given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Hawks ’ temporary 12th — not 13th — forward means Hagel ’ s NHL breakthrough is likely about to happen .
While that would be a gratifying end to his journey to the NHL , it ’ d also be an exciting beginning to a hopefully impactful career .
It also means the Hawks were able to designate this as an emergency call-up , thus not expending one of their two remaining standard call-ups this season .
That could come in handy if the Hawks try to get some of their other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the remaining 13 games of this now-lost season .
Philipp Kurashev , a dynamic young center ranked No .
2 in the Sun-Times ’ midseason prospect rankings , is healthy again after a two-month injury absence and could be next in line behind Hagel .
Defenseman Nicolas Beaudin and grinding winger MacKenzie Entwistle may also be considered .
Former presumptive backup-to-be Collin Delia has also probably earned a late-season NHL stint , considering the Hawks ’ apparent disinterest in actually playing Malcolm Subban .
Delia boasts a .927 save percentage over his @ @ @ @ @

Two months after he surely thought he’d make his NHL debut, Brandon Hagel finally might get in a game for the Blackhawks this week.
Hagel was recalled on an emergency basis from the AHL on Monday after Drake Caggiula injured his wrist in a fight Sunday with Vince Dunn, knocking the Hawks down to 11 healthy forwards.
Unless Caggiula recovers quickly — in time for the game Wednesday against the Sharks — Hagel will enter the lineup for the first time.
If so, it will be an inspiring and gratifying end to Hagel’s tumultuous journey to this point.
He was drafted by the Sabres in June 2016, then left unsigned by the team in June 2018. Hagel remained with his junior team in Red Deer, Alberta, for a rare fourth season in 2018-19 and exploded from 59 points to 102. The Hawks noticed early on and signed him to an entry-level deal in October.
But from June to October, with no NHL interest in sight, Hagel considered a future without hockey.
“It’s definitely a whirlwind,” he said in January in Toronto. “About a year ago, I was signing up for classes, just in case I had to go to school. But now I’m here, less than a year from when I signed. It’s been crazy ups and downs in my career, but I finally got here and I just got to roll with it.”
Hagel said he hadn’t gone as far as picking out a college, but statistics don’t favor 20-year-olds entering their fourth junior season making it in professional hockey. He was wise to prepare for alternatives.
And Hagel’s whirlwind wasn’t over when he spoke in January. The Hawks recalled him Jan. 16, sent him down Jan. 19, recalled him Jan. 20, sent him down Jan. 21, then recalled him and sent him down within a few hours Feb. 29. He was brought up each time solely to be the 13th forward for road games, just in case.
Meanwhile, the scrappy wing continued to produce in his rookie season with the IceHogs, entering this week with a team-best 19 goals along with 12 assists in 59 games.
“He brings something similar to [Matthew] Highmore in just his work ethic,” Hawks coach Jeremy Colliton said in January. “He’s a great skater, he wins races, he plays with a little edge. He’s got a little bit of rat in him, and we like that.”
Given that Hagel will be the Hawks’ temporary 12th — not 13th — forward, it appears he finally will break though.
The Hawks were able to designate the move as an emergency call-up, thus not expending one of their two remaining standard call-ups this season.
That could come in handy if they try to give some of their other promising AHL prospects their first NHL opportunity in the remaining 13 games of this now-lost season.
Philipp Kurashev, a dynamic young center ranked No. 2 in the Sun-Times’ midseason prospect rankings, is healthy again after a two-month injury absence and could be next in line behind Hagel. Defenseman Nicolas Beaudin and grinding winger MacKenzie Entwistle also might be considered.
Former presumptive backup-goalie-to-be Collin Delia also has probably earned a late-season NHL stint, considering the Hawks’ apparent disinterest in playing Malcolm Subban. Delia boasts a .927 save percentage in his last 24 AHL starts.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--Loyola Academy cancels classes for second day after coronavirus exposure

Loyola Academy , Illinois ’ largest private high school , canceled classes for a second straight day Tuesday after administrators learned a student had come in contact with one of the state ’ s nearly dozen coronavirus patients .
The closure shines the spotlight on Chicago area private schools ’ response to the new coronavirus , COVID-19 , as the city ’ s public schools also prepare for any potential outbreaks after a case was reported last week at a special education high school .
Loyola Academy , which serves 2,000 students , is the largest of more than 600 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the broader Chicago area .
Loyola falls under the Archdiocese of Chicago , which on its own operates more than 200 of those schools in the city and suburbs with about 70,000 students .
Even as the north suburban Wilmette high school closes for a second day , students there will still be given online assignments as the building goes through a deep clean .
“ Continuing to exercise an abundance of caution , [ Loyola Academy ] will be closed on Tuesday , March 10 , as we actively seek out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health departments , the school said on its website .
Classes were initially canceled Monday after the parent of a Loyola Academy student emailed a school nurse and a counselor to say their family had contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 , the school said .
The student and family are under a 14-day quarantine , but are not exhibiting symptoms , officials said .
State and local officials announced Monday that Illinois now has 11 coronavirus patients .
Two of the four latest cases , all in Chicago , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Occupational High School in Chicago ’ s Portage Park neighborhood .
Chicago Archdiocese spokeswoman Susan Thomas said the archdiocese has been in touch with the Chicago Department of Public Health and is consulting city officials on its preparedness efforts .
Guidance has gone out to principals that they should conduct more frequent cleaning of their schools moving forward , Thomas said .
And while each school buys its own cleaning supplies and soap , the archdiocese is checking in with administrators to make sure they have enough .
Thomas also said the archdiocese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all its schools , but there have been no reports of major attendance dips .
In early February , St. Barnabas School , a Catholic school on the Far South Side , closed for a day after more than a quarter of its students and some employees stayed home sick .
The school closed and underwent a deep clean the day after almost 140 students were sent home with the flu , strep throat or stomach flu .

Loyola Academy, Illinois’ largest private high school, canceled classes for a second straight day Tuesday after administrators learned a student had come in contact with one of the state’s nearly dozen coronavirus patients.
The closure shines the spotlight on Chicago area private schools’ response to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, as the city’s public schools also prepare for any potential outbreaks after a case was reported last week at a special education high school.
Loyola Academy, which serves 2,000 students, is the largest of more than 600 private schools that serve almost 150,000 students in the broader Chicago area. Loyola falls under the Archdiocese of Chicago, which on its own operates more than 200 of those schools in the city and suburbs with about 70,000 students.
Even as the north suburban Wilmette high school closes for a second day, students there will still be given online assignments as the building goes through a deep clean.
“Continuing to exercise an abundance of caution, [Loyola Academy] will be closed on Tuesday, March 10, as we actively seek out additional information from” county and state health departments, the school said on its website.
Classes were initially canceled Monday after the parent of a Loyola Academy student emailed a school nurse and a counselor to say their family had contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, the school said.
The student and family are under a 14-day quarantine, but are not exhibiting symptoms, officials said.
State and local officials announced Monday that Illinois now has 11 coronavirus patients. Two of the four latest cases, all in Chicago, are family members of an aide at Vaughn Occupational High School in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood.
Chicago Archdiocese spokeswoman Susan Thomas said the archdiocese has been in touch with the Chicago Department of Public Health and is consulting city officials on its preparedness efforts.
Guidance has gone out to principals that they should conduct more frequent cleaning of their schools moving forward, Thomas said. And while each school buys its own cleaning supplies and soap, the archdiocese is checking in with administrators to make sure they have enough.
Thomas also said the archdiocese doesn’t centrally monitor attendance at all its schools, but there have been no reports of major attendance dips.
In early February, St. Barnabas School, a Catholic school on the Far South Side, closed for a day after more than a quarter of its students and some employees stayed home sick.
The school closed and underwent a deep clean the day after almost 140 students were sent home with the flu, strep throat or stomach flu.


chicagosuntimes--2020-03-09--$500K settlement proposed for family of  21-year-old man who died in CPD custody

Chicago taxpayers could spend $ 500,000 to compensate the family of a 21-year-old man who died in police custody — after becoming unconscious and being denied prompt emergency medical care — while being questioned about a 2017 robbery .
On Thursday , the City Council ’ s Finance Committee will be asked to approve the latest in a seemingly endless parade of settlements tied to allegations of police wrongdoing .
It goes to the estate of Romello Isiah Palmer , whose family claims he was deprived the emergency medical care he needed to stay alive while being questioned by Chicago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ robbery in the 1600-block of South Pulaski in Lawndale .
The settlement resolves a wrongful death lawsuit filed in July 2019 accusing the city and six CPD officers of handcuffing Palmer without “ reasonable ” or justifiable suspicion to detain him and failing to seek medical attention for Palmer even after they “ observed he was unconscious and incapable of responding to their commands.
” “ At the time defendant officers took Romello into custody , he was not beyond saving .
However , by the time paramedics arrived on scene , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resuscitation , Romello never gained consciousness , ” the lawsuit states .
The Palmer family ’ s lawsuit accuses responding officers of violating Palmer ’ s 4th Amendment right to be free from “ unreasonable searches ” and claims their “ deliberate indifference ” to his “ serious and obvious need ” for medical attention violated his 14th Amendment right to due process .
It further maintains that , even before Palmer ’ s death , the city was aware of “ deficiencies ” in the police department ’ s general orders that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ routinely denied medical care because of their inability to verbalize the need.
” The policy that “ does not require police to request medical attention ” for those who are unconscious or otherwise rendered unable … to request medical attention ” is unconstitutional , the suit maintains .
“ By taking persons into custody , CPD owes them a constitutional duty … that their general orders abdicate by not requiring officers to request medical care for persons in custody who exhibit objectively serious medical conditions , ” the lawsuit states .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because defendant City directly encourages the very type of misconduct at issue in this case , failed to provide adequate training and supervision of its officers and does not punish and discipline officers who fail to render medical assistance although it is objectively required.
” A spokesperson for the city ’ s Law Department had no immediate comment on the lawsuit .
At the time of Palmer ’ s death , a police spokesperson told the Sun-Times the officers had been summoned to the scene for a man “ being detained regarding a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became unresponsive during the investigation , ” prompting police to request emergency medical assistance .
The story quoted Chicago Fire Department Cmdr .
Curtis Hudson as saying paramedics had responded to a call of a “ person down from unknown causes ” in the street .
Last month , the City Council added $ 11 million to the mountain of settlements tied to allegations of police wrongdoing .
By far the largest of those settlements went to the family of a man shot in the back and rendered a paraplegic in 2012 by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — without cause , his family claims — and denied him the immediate medical attention he needed .

Chicago taxpayers could spend $500,000 to compensate the family of a 21-year-old man who died in police custody — after becoming unconscious and being denied prompt emergency medical care — while being questioned about a 2017 robbery.
On Thursday, the City Council’s Finance Committee will be asked to approve the latest in a seemingly endless parade of settlements tied to allegations of police wrongdoing.
It goes to the estate of Romello Isiah Palmer, whose family claims he was deprived the emergency medical care he needed to stay alive while being questioned by Chicago Police about a Sept. 4, 2017 robbery in the 1600-block of South Pulaski in Lawndale.
The settlement resolves a wrongful death lawsuit filed in July 2019 accusing the city and six CPD officers of handcuffing Palmer without “reasonable” or justifiable suspicion to detain him and failing to seek medical attention for Palmer even after they “observed he was unconscious and incapable of responding to their commands.”
“At the time defendant officers took Romello into custody, he was not beyond saving. However, by the time paramedics arrived on scene, it was too late. Despite attempting life-saving resuscitation, Romello never gained consciousness,” the lawsuit states.
The Palmer family’s lawsuit accuses responding officers of violating Palmer’s 4th Amendment right to be free from “unreasonable searches” and claims their “deliberate indifference” to his “serious and obvious need” for medical attention violated his 14th Amendment right to due process.
It further maintains that, even before Palmer’s death, the city was aware of “deficiencies” in the police department’s general orders that allowed people in police custody to be “routinely denied medical care because of their inability to verbalize the need.”
The policy that “does not require police to request medical attention” for those who are unconscious or otherwise rendered unable … to request medical attention” is unconstitutional, the suit maintains.
“By taking persons into custody, CPD owes them a constitutional duty … that their general orders abdicate by not requiring officers to request medical care for persons in custody who exhibit objectively serious medical conditions,” the lawsuit states.
“This unconstitutional practice is allowed to flourish because defendant City directly encourages the very type of misconduct at issue in this case, failed to provide adequate training and supervision of its officers and does not punish and discipline officers who fail to render medical assistance although it is objectively required.”
A spokesperson for the city’s Law Department had no immediate comment on the lawsuit.
At the time of Palmer’s death, a police spokesperson told the Sun-Times the officers had been summoned to the scene for a man “being detained regarding a robbery” and that the man “became unresponsive during the investigation,” prompting police to request emergency medical assistance.
The story quoted Chicago Fire Department Cmdr. Curtis Hudson as saying paramedics had responded to a call of a “person down from unknown causes” in the street.
Palmer was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Last month, the City Council added $11 million to the mountain of settlements tied to allegations of police wrongdoing.
By far the largest of those settlements went to the family of a man shot in the back and rendered a paraplegic in 2012 by police officers who chased him on foot — without cause, his family claims — and denied him the immediate medical attention he needed.