chicagosuntimes--2020-02-10--Man shot in the back by police after foot chase in line for $10M settlement from city

Chicago taxpayers will spend $ 10 million to compensate a young man shot in the back and rendered a paraplegic in 2012 by police officers who chased him on foot without cause and denied him the immediate medical attention he needed .
Tarance T. Etheredge III , then 21 , was walking to work at Staples just before 11 a.m. on Dec. 17 , 2012 when a pair of plainclothes Chicago police officers pulled over near 75th Street and Stony Island , and , without identifying themselves , ordered Etheredge to “ come here.
” Fearing for his safety , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to his lawsuit against the city .
A foot chase ensued , with one officer chasing Etheredge through the streets of South Shore while a partner continued the pursuit in an unmarked squad car .
The partners were joined by two more officers — identified in the lawsuit as Mark Heinzel and Joseph Perez — in an unmarked vehicle and , finally , by a uniformed officer in a marked police vehicle .
The lawsuit contends the chase continued through alleyways and backyards along East 76th and East 77th streets when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surrendered “ when he became aware the persons chasing him were ” police officers .
Although the initial stop was “ without probable cause , ” the suit contends Etheredge was “ in the process of submitting ” to the officers when Heinzel “ fired his weapon multiple times , ” striking Etheredge in the back .
At the time of the shooting , Etheredge was “ 25 feet or more away ” from Heinzel and posed no threat , either to the officer or his colleagues .
Neither Heinzel nor any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the yard where Etheredge was located .
And there had been “ no physical contact , altercation , reasonable threat or injury ” to any police officer prior to the shooting .
“ There was no legal justification to point , threaten , or fire a firearm at or utilize deadly force , ” the lawsuit states , noting Heinzel was the only one of the responding officers to fire his weapon .
The suit states Etheredge “ was not committing a crime before or at the time he was shot ” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of harm to any ” officer , including Heinzel .
After being shot in the back , Chicago Police Officer Robert McGree placed Etheredge in handcuffs “ before requesting medical attention , ” the suit contends .
At some point , Etheredge was picked up “ by his waistband ” and dropped , the lawsuit contends .
As a result , Etheredge “ suffered painful and catastrophic bodily injuries that ultimately resulted in leaving him paralyzed from the waist down , ” the suit contends .
In addition to excessive force , medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the lawsuit accuses officers of conspiring to remove a handgun from the pocket of the victim ’ s jacket “ in an attempt to justify the use of deadly force ... by Officer Heinzel.
” The gun , which the victim had the legal right to carry , “ did not have Etheredge ’ s fingerprints on it ” when it was recovered , the suit contends .
A lawsuit filed shortly after the shooting was dismissed ; it was refiled in 2017 after a more extensive investigation revealed inconsistencies in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the $ 10 million settlement Monday .
They ’ ll be asked to approve it at next week ’ s meeting of the City Council ’ s Finance Committee .
Since 2004 , beleaguered Chicago taxpayers have spent well over $ 750 million on settlements tied to allegations of police wrongdoing .
Larry Rogers Jr. , an attorney representing Etheredge , refused to comment on the settlement .
His initial demand was $ 28 million .
A spokesperson for the city ’ s Law Department refused to comment .
No officers involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disciplined in the Etheredge case , sources said .
At the time of the shooting , then-Fraternal Order of Police spokesman Pat Camden told reporters the chase began after plainclothes officers “ saw a man … with what appeared to be a gun in the pocket of his pants , ” chased him “ in and out of alleys ” and shot him “ in the upper chest ” only after Etheredge “ pulled out a gun ” and refused to drop it .
Camden continued to respond to the scene of police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ version of events — until the court-ordered release of the Laquan McDonald shooting video in November 2015 .
That ’ s when Camden ’ s credibility took a hit after a video was released that showed the African-American teenager was walking away from police with a small knife in his hand when now-convicted former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke fired the 16 shots that killed McDonald in October 2014 .
Immediately after that shooting , Camden had told the Sun-Times : “ An officer shot him in the chest when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the knife and continued to approach the officers .
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Chicago taxpayers will spend $10 million to compensate a young man shot in the back and rendered a paraplegic in 2012 by police officers who chased him on foot without cause and denied him the immediate medical attention he needed.
Tarance T. Etheredge III, then 21, was walking to work at Staples just before 11 a.m. on Dec. 17, 2012 when a pair of plainclothes Chicago police officers pulled over near 75th Street and Stony Island, and, without identifying themselves, ordered Etheredge to “come here.”
Fearing for his safety, Etheredge took off in the opposite direction, according to his lawsuit against the city. A foot chase ensued, with one officer chasing Etheredge through the streets of South Shore while a partner continued the pursuit in an unmarked squad car.
The partners were joined by two more officers — identified in the lawsuit as Mark Heinzel and Joseph Perez — in an unmarked vehicle and, finally, by a uniformed officer in a marked police vehicle.
The lawsuit contends the chase continued through alleyways and backyards along East 76th and East 77th streets when Etheredge stopped running in an alleyway and surrendered “when he became aware the persons chasing him were” police officers.
Although the initial stop was “without probable cause,” the suit contends Etheredge was “in the process of submitting” to the officers when Heinzel “fired his weapon multiple times,” striking Etheredge in the back.
At the time of the shooting, Etheredge was “25 feet or more away” from Heinzel and posed no threat, either to the officer or his colleagues. Neither Heinzel nor any of the other responding officers were even in the yard where Etheredge was located. And there had been “no physical contact, altercation, reasonable threat or injury” to any police officer prior to the shooting.
“There was no legal justification to point, threaten, or fire a firearm at or utilize deadly force,” the lawsuit states, noting Heinzel was the only one of the responding officers to fire his weapon.
The suit states Etheredge “was not committing a crime before or at the time he was shot” and “never posed a danger or threat of harm to any” officer, including Heinzel.
After being shot in the back, Chicago Police Officer Robert McGree placed Etheredge in handcuffs “before requesting medical attention,” the suit contends.
At some point, Etheredge was picked up “by his waistband” and dropped, the lawsuit contends. As a result, Etheredge “suffered painful and catastrophic bodily injuries that ultimately resulted in leaving him paralyzed from the waist down,” the suit contends.
In addition to excessive force, medical neglect and failure to follow police procedures, the lawsuit accuses officers of conspiring to remove a handgun from the pocket of the victim’s jacket “in an attempt to justify the use of deadly force ... by Officer Heinzel.” The gun, which the victim had the legal right to carry, “did not have Etheredge’s fingerprints on it” when it was recovered, the suit contends.
A lawsuit filed shortly after the shooting was dismissed; it was refiled in 2017 after a more extensive investigation revealed inconsistencies in the police account.
Aldermen were briefed on the $10 million settlement Monday. They’ll be asked to approve it at next week’s meeting of the City Council’s Finance Committee.
Since 2004, beleaguered Chicago taxpayers have spent well over $750 million on settlements tied to allegations of police wrongdoing.
Larry Rogers Jr., an attorney representing Etheredge, refused to comment on the settlement. His initial demand was $28 million. A spokesperson for the city’s Law Department refused to comment.
No officers involved in the chase and subsequent shooting were ever disciplined in the Etheredge case, sources said.
At the time of the shooting, then-Fraternal Order of Police spokesman Pat Camden told reporters the chase began after plainclothes officers “saw a man … with what appeared to be a gun in the pocket of his pants,” chased him “in and out of alleys” and shot him “in the upper chest” only after Etheredge “pulled out a gun” and refused to drop it.
Camden continued to respond to the scene of police shootings — and offer narratives backing officers’ version of events — until the court-ordered release of the Laquan McDonald shooting video in November 2015.
That’s when Camden’s credibility took a hit after a video was released that showed the African-American teenager was walking away from police with a small knife in his hand when now-convicted former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke fired the 16 shots that killed McDonald in October 2014.
Immediately after that shooting, Camden had told the Sun-Times: “An officer shot him in the chest when he refused to comply with orders to drop the knife and continued to approach the officers.”


chicagosuntimes--2020-02-10--Roseland man gets 76 years for sexually assaulting relative

For more than a decade , Craig Hartfield raped two young female relatives and kept them in the cult-like confines of his Roseland apartment , Cook County prosecutors said .
To enforce silence about his crimes , he warned his victims that if anyone ever found out what he had done , the family would be “ ripped apart ” — with the children sent to foster care and Hartfield sent to prison .
Monday , he was proved half right .
Judge Charles Burns sentenced 51-year-old Hartfield to 76 years in prison for sexual assault against one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years old and lasted until she and her siblings fled the house some 15 years later .
“ I believe this man needs to removed from society , and I believe that this man should not be allowed to walk this earth , ” Burns said .
“ I believe that he is a sexual predator and I believe that he will be so for the rest of his life.
” During a bench trial in December , Burns heard testimony from the two Hartfield relatives who said they endured almost nightly attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school in the late 1990s and continued even after they had given birth to children fathered by Hartfield when they were in their 20s .
The victims and their other loved ones , Burns noted , seemed to be faring well in the years since their escape .
Hartfield had gone to extremes to conceal his crimes .
After finding a copy of a note his eldest victim had written , detailing the abuse for a guidance counselor , Hartfield withdrew the youngster from school , prosecutors said .
As three younger relatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be removed from school and homeschooled .
Hartfield ’ s two victims gave birth a year apart , concealing their pregnancies until going into labor , and Hartfield delivered both children in the back of a car in a remote bus parking lot , prosecutors said .
Years later , the young women fled from the home to a shelter , taking their children and younger siblings .
None of them attended Hartfield ’ s sentencing hearing Monday .
Hartfield has not spoken in the courtroom , or even said a word @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When Burns asked Hartfield if he wanted to speak before he was sentenced , Hartfield peered at the judge over his reading glasses and shook his head .
Hartfield still faces trial on sexual assault charges tied to the second relative .
If he ’ s convicted in that case , he would face a mandatory life sentence .
A third case , based on charges he sexually assaulted an older female relative after the younger relatives had fled the house , is also pending .

For more than a decade, Craig Hartfield raped two young female relatives and kept them in the cult-like confines of his Roseland apartment, Cook County prosecutors said. To enforce silence about his crimes, he warned his victims that if anyone ever found out what he had done, the family would be “ripped apart”— with the children sent to foster care and Hartfield sent to prison.
Monday, he was proved half right. Judge Charles Burns sentenced 51-year-old Hartfield to 76 years in prison for sexual assault against one of the relatives that began when she was 9 years old and lasted until she and her siblings fled the house some 15 years later.
“I believe this man needs to removed from society, and I believe that this man should not be allowed to walk this earth,” Burns said. “I believe that he is a sexual predator and I believe that he will be so for the rest of his life.”
Craig Hartfield, 51, was sentenced to 76 years in prison Monday for sexual abuse of a relative that spanned more than 15 years. Cook County Sheriff’s Department
During a bench trial in December, Burns heard testimony from the two Hartfield relatives who said they endured almost nightly attacks that began when they were in grade school in the late 1990s and continued even after they had given birth to children fathered by Hartfield when they were in their 20s. The victims and their other loved ones, Burns noted, seemed to be faring well in the years since their escape.
Hartfield had gone to extremes to conceal his crimes. After finding a copy of a note his eldest victim had written, detailing the abuse for a guidance counselor, Hartfield withdrew the youngster from school, prosecutors said. As three younger relatives reached middle school age, each also would be removed from school and homeschooled.
Hartfield’s two victims gave birth a year apart, concealing their pregnancies until going into labor, and Hartfield delivered both children in the back of a car in a remote bus parking lot, prosecutors said.
Years later, the young women fled from the home to a shelter, taking their children and younger siblings. None of them attended Hartfield’s sentencing hearing Monday.
Hartfield has not spoken in the courtroom, or even said a word to his lawyers for nearly two years. When Burns asked Hartfield if he wanted to speak before he was sentenced, Hartfield peered at the judge over his reading glasses and shook his head.
Hartfield still faces trial on sexual assault charges tied to the second relative. If he’s convicted in that case, he would face a mandatory life sentence. A third case, based on charges he sexually assaulted an older female relative after the younger relatives had fled the house, is also pending.


chicagosuntimes--2020-02-10--Biden needs to get New Hampshire over with and move on if his campaign is to survive

MANCHESTER , N.H. — It ’ s a little after 8 a.m. on Monday , and even though President Donald Trump ’ s primary eve rally in this chilly and rainy city is 11 hours away , there are hundreds of people in line at the SNHU arena , a testimony to the resolve of Trump ’ s base .
Meanwhile , the former vice president , whose central argument is that he alone in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential field is strong enough to defeat Trump , is braced for a dismal Granite State outcome Tuesday .
After a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs to get New Hampshire over with and move on if his campaign is to survive .
“ We ’ ve said from the outset of this campaign that we believe the path to the nomination for Joe Biden runs through Nevada , South Carolina and Super Tuesday , ” Biden ’ s deputy campaign manager Kate Bedingfield told reporters Monday morning .
Later in the day , Biden was saying the same thing himself on NBC Nightly News .
Asked if he could survive a fourth-place finish here , Biden said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boston Globe/WBZ/Suffolk poll has Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the lead , followed by ex-South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar .
A Quinnipiac University poll released Monday busts Biden ’ s bragging rights that he is ahead in national polls .
The poll includes Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents .
Sanders gets 25 % to Biden at 17 % ; former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg at 15 % ; Warren at 14 % , Buttigieg at 10 % , and Klobuchar at 4 % .
The Biden campaign offers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tough fight .
He is an underdog in New Hampshire because rivals from neighboring states — Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren , from Massachusetts — have an advantage .
That theory is blown away with the potential success in New Hampshire of two Midwest contenders , Buttigieg and Klobuchar .
Another factor for Biden ’ s problems is that Iowa and New Hampshire do not play to his possible strengths .
The first two states lack racial diversity .
“ From the outset , our campaign has argued that , you know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominee for president since 1992 without the support of African American voters , ” Bedingfield said at a reporter roundtable hosted by Bloomberg News .
“ And Joe Biden is currently the candidate who has that support , who I think has the longest relationships and connections in the African American community .
And so , you know , we believe that regardless of what happens tomorrow night , we ’ re going to continue on with our plan to compete hard in Nevada , South Carolina , Super Tuesday and beyond.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ package [ in ] that they are intentionally the first four because they give an opportunity for people from different parts of the country and for diverse voices to be part of the process , ” she said .
The February states can make or break some candidacies in terms of momentum and fundraising .
Their influence is outsized : the four states yield 155 delegates , or only about 5 % of the number needed to be nominated .
Super Tuesday on March 13 has 1,357 delegates up for grabs , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,091 delegates .
The Illinois primary is March 17 .
It takes 1,991 pledged delegates to win on a first ballot , according to the Democratic National Committee rules .
There is no real handicapping the prospects of Biden or anyone else because of the late entry of billionaire Bloomberg .
Bloomberg could appeal to the moderate and crossover voters Biden is looking for .
He is skipping the first four states and focusing on the delegate-rich March states .
Bloomberg has already spent hundreds of millions of dollars on a ground game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 hopefuls have spent months in very personal campaigning in the early states in homes , churches and school gyms .
That ’ s impossible to replicate after March , with so many states in play .
In Illinois , Biden has a string of elected officials backing him .
But that playing field could be leveled because Bloomberg already has a commanding physical presence in Illinois .
His campaign has opened offices in Belleville , Springfield and Rock Island .
In Chicago , Bloomberg has a state headquarters at 325 N. La @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bryn Mawr Ave. and 740 E. 87th St. On Wednesday , the Bloomberg operation in Illinois grows , with offices opening at 5607 W. Division St. and 2640 N. Narragansett Ave .
There is also the issue of whether Biden is hurt on the road to the nomination by his son , Hunter Biden .
Trump ’ s impeachment and acquittal last week was triggered by the revelation that he was pressuring Ukraine to investigate Biden and Hunter Biden , hired for a lucrative position on the board of a Ukraine energy company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Last week , Sen. Chuck Grassley , R-Iowa , and Sen. Ron Johnson , R-Wis. asked the Treasury Department for Hunter Biden related documents for their review of potential Obama-era conflicts .
Bedingfield said the Biden campaign has seen “ no evidence that anything that Trump has said has changed the way that people think about him .
And I think for voters who are asking themselves , you know , who can we put up against Donald Trump , who can withstand the firehose of lies and conspiracy theories and misinformation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Democratic nominee.
” “ Joe Biden has taken that for 10 months , and it has not changed the way people think about him .
And I think that ’ s an open question for the other candidates in this race .
They have not really faced the full force of the lies that the kind of lies that Trump is going to direct them.
” In the closing days in New Hampshire Democrats have been boasting of attracting energized crowds — a few thousand , tops , in small venues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be joined by Vice President Pence , has room for 10,000 .

MANCHESTER, N.H. — It’s a little after 8 a.m. on Monday, and even though President Donald Trump’s primary eve rally in this chilly and rainy city is 11 hours away, there are hundreds of people in line at the SNHU arena, a testimony to the resolve of Trump’s base.
Meanwhile, Joe Biden, the former vice president, whose central argument is that he alone in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential field is strong enough to defeat Trump, is braced for a dismal Granite State outcome Tuesday.
After a fourth-place finish in Iowa, Biden needs to get New Hampshire over with and move on if his campaign is to survive.
JILL BIDEN BOUNCES HECKLER
In the evening, while Trump filled the 10,000-plus-seat arena, about 1.5 miles away Biden delivered his closer at the small St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral gym to a few hundred backers. It was not a strong showing of interest in Biden.
There was a surprise: As an iPhone-wielding heckler approached Biden — ex vice presidents do not have Secret Service protection — former second lady Jill Biden strode up and without hesitation put her hand on his arm, pushed back and blocked him from getting closer. Other security then escorted him out.
Biden in his remarks noted that Trump was in Manchester and joked the president was “following him around.”
Then he got down to business. “I need your help,” Biden said. “Stick with me 24 hours more and I promise you we’re going to do just fine, heading south and across this country. We’re going to win this nomination.”
Biden was referring to the next set of primaries in explaining how he could survive what could be a fourth-place finish.
“We’ve said from the outset of this campaign that we believe the path to the nomination for Joe Biden runs through Nevada, South Carolina and Super Tuesday,” Biden’s deputy campaign manager Kate Bedingfield told reporters Monday morning at a breakfast hosted by Bloomberg News.
The latest Boston Globe/WBZ/Suffolk poll has Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the lead, followed by ex-South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
A Quinnipiac University poll released Monday busts Biden’s bragging rights that he is ahead in national polls.
The poll includes Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents. Sanders gets 25% to Biden at 17%; former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg at 15%; Warren at 14%; Buttigieg at 10%; and Klobuchar at 4%.
The Biden campaign offers several reasons why he is in such a tough fight. He is an underdog in New Hampshire because rivals from neighboring states — Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, from Massachusetts — have an advantage.
That theory is blown away with the potential success in New Hampshire of two Midwest contenders, Buttigieg and Klobuchar.
Another factor for Biden’s problems is that Iowa and New Hampshire do not play to his possible strengths. The first two states lack racial diversity.
“From the outset, our campaign has argued that, you know, no candidate has been the Democratic nominee for president since 1992 without the support of African American voters,” Bedingfield said.
“And Joe Biden is currently the candidate who has that support, who I think has the longest relationships and connections in the African American community.”
These states are “part of a package [in] that they are intentionally the first four because they give an opportunity for people from different parts of the country and for diverse voices to be part of the process,” she said.
African Americans make up a major South Carolina voter bloc.
The February states can make or break some candidacies in terms of momentum and fundraising. Their influence is outsized: the four states yield 155 delegates, or only about 5% of the number needed to be nominated.
Super Tuesday on March 3 has 1,357 delegates up for grabs, with the rest of the month pumping out 1,091 delegates. The Illinois primary is March 17. It takes 1,991 pledged delegates to win on a first ballot, according to the Democratic National Committee rules.
There is no real handicapping the prospects of Biden or anyone else because of the late entry of billionaire Bloomberg.
BLOOMBERG FACTOR
Bloomberg could appeal to the moderate and crossover voters Biden is looking for.
He is skipping the first four states and focusing on the delegate-rich March states. Bloomberg has already spent hundreds of millions of dollars on a ground game and ads.
Biden and the other 2020 hopefuls have spent months in very personal campaigning in the early states in homes, churches and school gyms. That’s impossible to replicate after March, with so many states in play.
In Illinois, Biden has a string of elected officials backing him. But that playing field could be leveled because Bloomberg already has a commanding physical presence in Illinois.
His campaign has opened offices in Belleville, Springfield and Rock Island. In Chicago, Bloomberg has a state headquarters at 325 N. La Salle St. plus offices at 1130 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. and 740 E. 87th St.
On Wednesday, Bloomberg adds offices at 5607 W. Division St. and 2640 N. Narragansett Ave.
There is also the issue of whether Biden is hurt by his son, Hunter. Trump’s impeachment and acquittal last week was triggered by the revelation that he was pressuring Ukraine to investigate Biden and his son. Hunter Biden was hired for a lucrative position on the board of a Ukraine energy company.
Republicans want to keep Hunter Biden in the news.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., asked the Treasury Department for Hunter Biden related documents for their review of potential Obama-era conflicts.
Fox News’ Sean Hannity showed up at the Biden event, open to all press. He was asking people about Hunter, which he featured later on his show.
Kathy Heben, 70, from Manchester, a retired college business professor, said Hannity told her he wanted to know whether “her children would be offered a job getting paid (a) substantial amount of money and having no experience whatsoever in the field.”
Bedingfield said the Biden campaign has seen “no evidence that anything that Trump has said has changed the way that people think about him.
Heben she was originally “gung-ho” for Biden. After seeing Buttigieg and Klobuchar, she’s now undecided. Said Heben, “I’ve got to make up my mind tonight.”


chicagosuntimes--2020-02-10--Suspect in custody after man stabbed on Red Line platform at 79th Street

A 35-year-old man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line platform Monday in Chatham on the South Side .
He @ @ @ @ @ train platform , 15 W. 79th St. , about 2:43 p.m. when he was arguing @ @ @ @ @ Chicago police said .
The older man took out a knife and stabbed him in @ @ @ @ @ .
He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition .
@ @ @ @ @ custody , and charges are pending , police said .
Read more on crime , @ @ @ @ @ s homicides .

A 35-year-old man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line platform Monday in Chatham on the South Side.
He was on the 79th Street train platform, 15 W. 79th St., about 2:43 p.m. when he was arguing with a 37-year-old man, Chicago police said.
The older man took out a knife and stabbed him in the arm, police said. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
The suspect was taken into custody, and charges are pending, police said.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosuntimes--2020-02-11--Dear Abby: Brother’s anger issues make me dread family events

DEAR ABBY : A year ago , my brother “ Leon ” had a nervous breakdown at work due to a co-worker constantly harassing him .
He ’ s currently under the care of a therapist through his workplace and has not worked for a year .
Recently , at a family get-together , I asked him a question about his current situation .
He became angry and very emotional .
He accused me of “ not listening ” and went through the process of re-describing in detail how the co-worker harassed him .
He then became confrontational , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adult daughter kept her head down , until she finally told her father that I only asked him the question because I loved him and was concerned for him .
My niece and her sister both tried to de-escalate the situation , but were unsuccessful .
After he was done with his tirade , he proceeded to harass and belittle ME !
At that point , I got up and told my husband privately that I wanted to leave , which we did .
This isn ’ t the first time my brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get-together .
He acted out toward family members long before the incident at his workplace .
I enjoy being with my family , but Leon has made it unpleasant for me , and I don ’ t like how I must walk on eggshells around him to prevent a confrontation .
How do I handle this in the future and still have fun with my family ?
— LINE OF FIRE IN OHIO DEAR LINE OF FIRE : It appears your brother is not progressing well with his therapy , which is sad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has to interact with him .
Because you are no longer willing to tolerate his abuse , a logical answer would be to see your relatives in situations where he isn ’ t included .
Consider doing some entertaining on your own , because in that way , you can control the guest list .
DEAR ABBY : I was adopted at birth .
About 30 years ago , I found my birth mother , but our relationship is intermittent and distant .
She only recently gave me a name of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have discovered that the name she gave me was incorrect and who he actually was .
The confirmation is rock solid with half-sisters and several first cousins located .
My birth mother is 90 now .
Should I tell her what I have found out or let it go ?
All of the direct players in this , except her , have passed on .
— TRUTH-TELLER IN TEXAS DEAR TRUTH-TELLER : How mentally “ with it ” is your 90-year-old mother ?
If she ’ s in the early stages of dementia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ telling her ?
If she ’ s sharp as a tack , one has to wonder why she would try to obscure your bio-father ’ s identity .
Was she attempting to protect herself , him or you ?
Or was she unsure of his identity because she had been raped or was seeing more than one man ?
These are questions I can ’ t answer for you .
It shouldn ’ t create a bombshell if you approach the subject by telling her you have uncovered some information about your biological @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell her everything .
If not , let it be .
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DEAR ABBY: A year ago, my brother “Leon” had a nervous breakdown at work due to a co-worker constantly harassing him. He’s currently under the care of a therapist through his workplace and has not worked for a year.
Recently, at a family get-together, I asked him a question about his current situation. He became angry and very emotional. He accused me of “not listening” and went through the process of re-describing in detail how the co-worker harassed him. He then became confrontational, as if I were on trial. His adult daughter kept her head down, until she finally told her father that I only asked him the question because I loved him and was concerned for him. My niece and her sister both tried to de-escalate the situation, but were unsuccessful.
After he was done with his tirade, he proceeded to harass and belittle ME! At that point, I got up and told my husband privately that I wanted to leave, which we did.
This isn’t the first time my brother has behaved this way at a family get-together. He acted out toward family members long before the incident at his workplace.
I enjoy being with my family, but Leon has made it unpleasant for me, and I don’t like how I must walk on eggshells around him to prevent a confrontation. How do I handle this in the future and still have fun with my family? — LINE OF FIRE IN OHIO
DEAR LINE OF FIRE: It appears your brother is not progressing well with his therapy, which is sad not only for him but also anyone who has to interact with him. Because you are no longer willing to tolerate his abuse, a logical answer would be to see your relatives in situations where he isn’t included. Consider doing some entertaining on your own, because in that way, you can control the guest list.
DEAR ABBY: I was adopted at birth. About 30 years ago, I found my birth mother, but our relationship is intermittent and distant. She only recently gave me a name of my biological father. Through DNA testing I have discovered that the name she gave me was incorrect and who he actually was. The confirmation is rock solid with half-sisters and several first cousins located.
My birth mother is 90 now. Should I tell her what I have found out or let it go? All of the direct players in this, except her, have passed on. — TRUTH-TELLER IN TEXAS
DEAR TRUTH-TELLER: How mentally “with it” is your 90-year-old mother? If she’s in the early stages of dementia, what have you to gain by telling her? If she’s sharp as a tack, one has to wonder why she would try to obscure your bio-father’s identity. Was she attempting to protect herself, him or you? Or was she unsure of his identity because she had been raped or was seeing more than one man? These are questions I can’t answer for you.
It shouldn’t create a bombshell if you approach the subject by telling her you have uncovered some information about your biological relatives. If she is interested, tell her everything. If not, let it be.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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chicagosuntimes--2020-02-11--Zoe Kravitz in the groove as new ‘High Fidelity’ hero, now a woman in Brooklyn

Some of my best friends are music snobs , so I say this about them with peace and love , peace and love : * God they can be insufferable .
There ’ s also something admirable and pure and honest ( and sometimes almost comical ) about their love for certain artists , and their rabid loathing of others .
When you bring that much passion to your taste in music , you ’ ve got ta have heart .
Nick Hornby created the quintessential lovable music snob in his 1995 novel “ High Fidelity , ” which Stephen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chicago-set movie of the same name in 2000 .
In the book and the movie ( and the short-lived Broadway musical ) , our romantic hero was a guy named Rob who owned a record shop , had very specific rules about making mix tapes , and made a playlist of sorts of his Top 5 breakups .
Some 20 years after Cusack ’ s Rob and Jack Black ’ s Barry were spinning and selling vinyl in a store inspired by Wicker Park ’ s Reckless Records , Hulu is dropping a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fidelity ” — only this time the Rob in question is a woman , and the record store is in Brooklyn .
And while the story arc in many ways adheres quite closely to the 2000 film , the expanded running time allows for additional subplots and a more in-depth look at Rob ’ s friendships as well as her romances .
Zoe Kravitz , who ’ s just about the same age as her mother Lisa Bonet was when Bonet had a co-starring role in the Frears film , is an electric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who at times breaks the fourth wall and addresses us directly as she remembers past romances and comments on current events in her life .
Rob is the first to admit she ’ s an emotional fender bender , but she sure has the trappings of a cool life , from her ownership of the hipster Championship Vinyl record store in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn to her thrift store chic fashion style to the way she effortlessly commands the attention of a room , perhaps without totally realizing the effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women ) .
Sure , Rob ( short for Robin ) can be almost irritatingly smug as she tears into a monologue about how Fleetwood Mac ’ s “ Rumours ” is interesting mostly because of all the real-life romantic intrigue involving various band members , and “ Tusk ” is the better album — but she ’ s acutely aware of her shortcomings and is the first to admit she hasn ’ t always made the best choices when it comes to relationships .
And just when it seems like Rob might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she wins us over with her childlike eating habits ( she ’ s forever spooning “ meals ” from a bowl ) and her openness about how silly and stupid and irrational she has sometimes behaved in the name of love .
In the premiere episode , “ Top Five Heartbreaks , ” Rob breaks down her most memorable relationships , in chronological order .
About one of them , Rob notes , “ His top five recording artists were Jay-Z , Eminem , Aerosmith , Linkin Park and the Dave Matthews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of an a -- -- -- … but in retrospect , we were both kind of a -- -- -- -- .
” Jake Lacy ( Pete from “ The Office ” ) has a fresh and sincere presence as Clyde , a potential new romantic interest who has just arrived from Colorado and is a nice guy — but willing to call out Rob on her pretentious B.S .
( in a very charming way ) .
David Holmes is the aforementioned Simon , who has become a good friend to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Randolph ( coming off her scene-stealing work in “ Dolemite Is My Name ” ) has what is essentially the Jack Black role from the 2000 film and is equally fantastic and funny .
As you ’ d expect , every episode of “ High Fidelity ” is bursting with pop music and with sometimes heated exchanges ABOUT pop music — but the tunes and talks are the soundtrack for the most important thing of all to Rob .
Learning how to listen to her heart .
It ’ s gon na tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peace and love , peace and love ” is a reference to a viral video message from Ringo Starr , former drummer for the Beatles — the greatest band ever , even though I ’ m sure some music snobs will scoff at me for saying that .

Some of my best friends are music snobs, so I say this about them with peace and love, peace and love:*
God they can be insufferable.
There’s also something admirable and pure and honest (and sometimes almost comical) about their love for certain artists, and their rabid loathing of others. When you bring that much passion to your taste in music, you’ve gotta have heart.
Nick Hornby created the quintessential lovable music snob in his 1995 novel “High Fidelity,” which Stephen Frears turned into the immensely entertaining, Chicago-set movie of the same name in 2000.
‘High Fidelity’
Untitled All 10 episodes premiere Friday on Hulu. Co-star Da’Vine Joy Randolph will appear at a public screening of the first two episodes at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport. For tickets, $10-$25, go to chicagohumanities.org.
In the book and the movie (and the short-lived Broadway musical), our romantic hero was a guy named Rob who owned a record shop, had very specific rules about making mix tapes, and made a playlist of sorts of his Top 5 breakups.
Some 20 years after Cusack’s Rob and Jack Black’s Barry were spinning and selling vinyl in a store inspired by Wicker Park’s Reckless Records, Hulu is dropping a new, 10-part series of “High Fidelity” — only this time the Rob in question is a woman, and the record store is in Brooklyn. And while the story arc in many ways adheres quite closely to the 2000 film, the expanded running time allows for additional subplots and a more in-depth look at Rob’s friendships as well as her romances.
Zoe Kravitz, who’s just about the same age as her mother Lisa Bonet was when Bonet had a co-starring role in the Frears film, is an electric and sympathetic bundle of charisma as Rob, who at times breaks the fourth wall and addresses us directly as she remembers past romances and comments on current events in her life.
Rob is the first to admit she’s an emotional fender bender, but she sure has the trappings of a cool life, from her ownership of the hipster Championship Vinyl record store in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn to her thrift store chic fashion style to the way she effortlessly commands the attention of a room, perhaps without totally realizing the effect she has on men (and some women).
Sure, Rob (short for Robin) can be almost irritatingly smug as she tears into a monologue about how Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” is interesting mostly because of all the real-life romantic intrigue involving various band members, and “Tusk” is the better album — but she’s acutely aware of her shortcomings and is the first to admit she hasn’t always made the best choices when it comes to relationships.
And just when it seems like Rob might be a little too cool for school, she wins us over with her childlike eating habits (she’s forever spooning “meals” from a bowl) and her openness about how silly and stupid and irrational she has sometimes behaved in the name of love.
In the premiere episode, “Top Five Heartbreaks,” Rob breaks down her most memorable relationships, in chronological order. About one of them, Rob notes, “His top five recording artists were Jay-Z, Eminem, Aerosmith, Linkin Park and the Dave Matthews Band. So yeah, he was kind of an a------ … but in retrospect, we were both kind of a--------.”
Jake Lacy (Pete from “The Office”) has a fresh and sincere presence as Clyde, a potential new romantic interest who has just arrived from Colorado and is a nice guy — but willing to call out Rob on her pretentious B.S. (in a very charming way).
David Holmes is the aforementioned Simon, who has become a good friend to Rob, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (coming off her scene-stealing work in “Dolemite Is My Name”) has what is essentially the Jack Black role from the 2000 film and is equally fantastic and funny.
As you’d expect, every episode of “High Fidelity” is bursting with pop music and with sometimes heated exchanges ABOUT pop music — but the tunes and talks are the soundtrack for the most important thing of all to Rob.
Learning how to listen to her heart. It’s gonna tell her what to do.
* “Peace and love, peace and love” is a reference to a viral video message from Ringo Starr, former drummer for the Beatles — the greatest band ever, even though I’m sure some music snobs will scoff at me for saying that.


chicagosuntimes--2020-02-11--Apartments burglarized in Humboldt Park: police

Chicago police are warning residents of two apartment burglaries reported in January and February in Humboldt Park on the Northwest @ @ @ @ @ , victims had been away from their apartments for at least a few days , @ @ @ @ @ community alert .
• Between about 11:30 p.m. Jan. 25 and about 6 p.m. Jan. @ @ @ @ @ of West Le Moyne Street ; and • Between about 7 p.m. Jan. 30 and @ @ @ @ @ the 1400 block of North Hamlin Avenue .
Anyone with information is asked to contact @ @ @ @ @ .
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Chicago police are warning residents of two apartment burglaries reported in January and February in Humboldt Park on the Northwest Side.
In each incident, victims had been away from their apartments for at least a few days, Chicago police said in a community alert.
The burglaries happened:
Between about 11:30 p.m. Jan. 25 and about 6 p.m. Jan. 30 in the 4300 block of West Le Moyne Street; and
Between about 7 p.m. Jan. 30 and 11 p.m. Feb. 3 in the 1400 block of North Hamlin Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area North detectives at 312-744-8263.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosuntimes--2020-02-11--ENDORSEMENT: Bobby Rush for Congress in 1st District Democratic primary

Our endorsement goes to Rep. Bobby Rush , a fascinating American figure whose political strategies and alliances have traveled over the decades .
The onetime Black Panther , for example , is today a staunch supporter of Mike Bloomberg —the well-heeled former New York mayor — for president , which is giving Rush ’ s more progressive allies the willies .
Rush explains his evolution this way : He goes to where he can best “ help people.
” As much as we like Rush , we also believe the 1st District deserves a more hard-working representative .
A change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considerable extent , we are endorsing Rush again today for lack of a better choice — maybe next time .
Also running are Sarah Gad , a law school student and founder of a nonprofit that focuses on substance abuse ; Ameena Nuur-Matthews , a community activist , and Robert Emmons , a nonprofit manager who has a bright future in politics if he sticks with it .
For more information about this race and others , including candidate questionnaires , go to our Illinois primary voting guide .
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Our endorsement goes to Rep. Bobby Rush, a fascinating American figure whose political strategies and alliances have traveled over the decades.
The onetime Black Panther, for example, is today a staunch supporter of Mike Bloomberg —the well-heeled former New York mayor — for president, which is giving Rush’s more progressive allies the willies. Rush explains his evolution this way: He goes to where he can best “help people.”
As much as we like Rush, we also believe the 1st District deserves a more hard-working representative. A change is overdue. So, to a considerable extent, we are endorsing Rush again today for lack of a better choice — maybe next time.
Also running are Sarah Gad, a law school student and founder of a nonprofit that focuses on substance abuse; Ameena Nuur-Matthews, a community activist, and Robert Emmons, a nonprofit manager who has a bright future in politics if he sticks with it.
1st Congressional District map. Illustration by Caroline Hurley
For more information about this race and others, including candidate questionnaires, go to our Illinois primary voting guide. Our newspaper is owned by a group of civic-minded and, in some cases, politically active investors; for details, see our owner information page.


chicagosuntimes--2020-02-11--Pets can hitch an Uber ride in Chicago

Pets can hitch an Uber ride in Chicago

Uber customers in Chicago can take their pets along for rides starting Tuesday .
Just know that the service will @ @ @ @ @ .
The pet surcharge will be an option riders can select along with others on @ @ @ @ @ company said a “ significant portion ” of the surcharge will go to the drivers @ @ @ @ @ drivers can decline to accept customers with pets .
It noted , however , that @ @ @ @ @ animals .
Customers with service animals don ’ t have to pay any surcharge .
@ @ @ @ @ is available in Austin , Denver , Nashville , Minneapolis-St. Paul , Philadelphia , Phoenix @ @ @ @ @ Lyft has no pet surcharge but lets drivers decide if they want to take a @ @ @ @ @ .

Uber customers in Chicago can take their pets along for rides starting Tuesday. Just know that the service will cost an extra $6.
The pet surcharge will be an option riders can select along with others on the Uber app. The company said a “significant portion” of the surcharge will go to the drivers.
The ride-hailing firm said drivers can decline to accept customers with pets. It noted, however, that all drivers must accept service animals. Customers with service animals don’t have to pay any surcharge.
The Uber Pet option already is available in Austin, Denver, Nashville, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Tampa Bay. Competitor Lyft has no pet surcharge but lets drivers decide if they want to take a non-service animal in their vehicle.


chicagosuntimes--2020-02-11--ENDORSEMENT: Robin Kelly for Congress in 2nd District Democratic primary

Since we last endorsed Robin Kelly two years ago , she has worked to lower the prices of prescription drugs @ @ @ @ @ build job-creating links between community colleges and businesses .
Kelly was a leader in passing @ @ @ @ @ , which closed a loophole that allowed guns to be sold without background checks at @ @ @ @ @ Kelly .
She is opposed by Marcus Lewis , a minister and former mail carrier @ @ @ @ @ this race and others , including candidate questionnaires , go to our Illinois primary voting @ @ @ @ @ owned by a group of civic-minded and , in some cases , politically active investors @ @ @ @ @ our owner information page .

Since we last endorsed Robin Kelly two years ago, she has worked to lower the prices of prescription drugs, reduce gun violence and build job-creating links between community colleges and businesses.
Kelly was a leader in passing the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, which closed a loophole that allowed guns to be sold without background checks at gun shows.
We endorse Kelly. She is opposed by Marcus Lewis, a minister and former mail carrier.
2nd Congressional District map. Illustration by Caroline Hurley
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chicagosuntimes--2020-02-11--ENDORSEMENT: Mike Fricilone for Congress in 3rd District Republican Primary

Two years ago , the Republican Party establishment in this district failed to field a candidate in the GOP primary .
That allowed a neo-Nazi , running uncontested , to get on the ballot in the November general election .
The GOP vowed never to let that happen again , and they ’ re proving true to their word .
The neo-Nazi , whom we won ’ t dignify by naming , is running in the primary again this year , but a credible “ real ” Republican — Mike Fricilone — is on the ballot as well .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Will County Board .
Fricilone , a furniture salesman , is a by-the-numbers conservative Republican — anti-abortion , anti-taxes and pro-repeal of the Affordable Care Act .
He believes the impeachment of President Donald Trump was a “ partisan scam ” and praises the president for “ draining the swamp.
” We don ’ t agree with much of that , but Fricilone is a sound choice for 3rd District voters who do .
Fricilone entered the race to block out the neo-Nazi , but also because he sees an opening to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conservative Democrat , Dan Lipinski , is defeated in the Democratic primary by a lefty challenger , Marie Newman , Fricilone predicts a Republican can prevail in November .
He predicts the social conservative voters who have gone with Lipinski for years , whatever their party affiliation , now would go with him .
Also running in the Republican primary is Catherine O ’ Shea , a real estate broker from Oak Lawn .
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Two years ago, the Republican Party establishment in this district failed to field a candidate in the GOP primary.
That allowed a neo-Nazi, running uncontested, to get on the ballot in the November general election.
The GOP vowed never to let that happen again, and they’re proving true to their word. The neo-Nazi, whom we won’t dignify by naming, is running in the primary again this year, but a credible “real” Republican — Mike Fricilone — is on the ballot as well.
We endorse Fricilone, a third-term member of the Will County Board. Fricilone, a furniture salesman, is a by-the-numbers conservative Republican — anti-abortion, anti-taxes and pro-repeal of the Affordable Care Act. He believes the impeachment of President Donald Trump was a “partisan scam” and praises the president for “draining the swamp.”
We don’t agree with much of that, but Fricilone is a sound choice for 3rd District voters who do.
Fricilone entered the race to block out the neo-Nazi, but also because he sees an opening to win it all. If the incumbent conservative Democrat, Dan Lipinski, is defeated in the Democratic primary by a lefty challenger, Marie Newman, Fricilone predicts a Republican can prevail in November. He predicts the social conservative voters who have gone with Lipinski for years, whatever their party affiliation, now would go with him.
Also running in the Republican primary is Catherine O’Shea, a real estate broker from Oak Lawn.
3rd Congressional District map. Illustration by Caroline Hurley
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chicagosuntimes--2020-02-11--ENDORSEMENT: Marie Newman for Congress in 3rd District Democratic primary

Democratic voters in this district deserve to be represented by a consistent fighter for better health care , especially as the Trump administration continues its assault on the Affordable Care Act .
Marie Newman , a businesswoman from La Grange , leaves no doubt that she would make that fight .
The incumbent congressman , Daniel Lipinski , is a reluctant Democrat .
He voted against the Affordable Care Act in 2010 before coming around and doing so later on .
Lipinski , we should add , also has voted against key legislation on immigration — measures widely favored by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And he ’ s been slow to support full rights and equality for LGBTQ folks , though of late he ’ s been coming around .
And why does Lipinski , who has never distinguished himself in Washington , finally keep coming around ?
To keep winning elections .
He has the great political misfortune to be a closet Republican , at least on social issues , in a strongly Democratic district .
Our endorsement goes to Newman .
Nobody will have to give her a push to champion the values and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favors Medicare for all , which we do not .
But she ’ s pragmatic enough to know it can ’ t happen tomorrow .
She is committed to legalizing and providing a path to citizenship for Dreamers , people who were brought to this country illegally as children .
And she is a strong proponent of LGBTQ rights .
Newman also is pro-choice , while Lipinski is anti-abortion .
At a time when the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Roe v. Wade , the landmark 1973 decision protecting a woman ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that difference in views could be enormously consequential .
We endorsed Lipinski over Newman in 2018 in part because we thought his more conservative views fit best in this traditionally white ethnic district .
We ’ re no longer so sure .
The district ’ s demographics have changed in the last couple of decades ; it is now at least one-third Hispanic .
And Newman lost the 2018 primary by just 2,145 votes .
A third candidate in this race , business owner Rush Darwish , lacks experience .
A fourth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nicor Gas .
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Democratic voters in this district deserve to be represented by a consistent fighter for better health care, especially as the Trump administration continues its assault on the Affordable Care Act.
Marie Newman, a businesswoman from La Grange, leaves no doubt that she would make that fight.
The incumbent congressman, Daniel Lipinski, is a reluctant Democrat. He voted against the Affordable Care Act in 2010 before coming around and doing so later on.
Lipinski, we should add, also has voted against key legislation on immigration — measures widely favored by his own party — before coming around. And he’s been slow to support full rights and equality for LGBTQ folks, though of late he’s been coming around.
And why does Lipinski, who has never distinguished himself in Washington, finally keep coming around?
To keep winning elections. He has the great political misfortune to be a closet Republican, at least on social issues, in a strongly Democratic district.
Our endorsement goes to Newman. Nobody will have to give her a push to champion the values and policies of her own party.
Newman favors Medicare for all, which we do not. But she’s pragmatic enough to know it can’t happen tomorrow.
She is committed to legalizing and providing a path to citizenship for Dreamers, people who were brought to this country illegally as children. And she is a strong proponent of LGBTQ rights.
Newman also is pro-choice, while Lipinski is anti-abortion. At a time when the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision protecting a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion, that difference in views could be enormously consequential.
We endorsed Lipinski over Newman in 2018 in part because we thought his more conservative views fit best in this traditionally white ethnic district. We’re no longer so sure. The district’s demographics have changed in the last couple of decades; it is now at least one-third Hispanic.
And Newman lost the 2018 primary by just 2,145 votes.
A third candidate in this race, business owner Rush Darwish, lacks experience. A fourth, Charles M. Hughes, works for Nicor Gas.
3rd Congressional District map. Illustration by Caroline Hurley
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chicagosuntimes--2020-02-11--Girl, 15, last seen in Chatham

Girl, 15, last seen in Chatham

Police are asking the community for help finding a missing teen girl who was last seen in Chatham on the @ @ @ @ @ , 15 , was last sen Jan. 8 in the vicinity of the 8000 block @ @ @ @ @ Chicago police said in a missing person alert .
Johnson is 5-foot-4 , 125 pounds @ @ @ @ @ hair , police said .
She was wearing a dark green coat with red fur @ @ @ @ @ carrying a black book bag , police said .
Anyone with information is asked to @ @ @ @ @ 312-747-8273 .

Police are asking the community for help finding a missing teen girl who was last seen in Chatham on the South Side.
Taliyah Johnson, 15, was last sen Jan. 8 in the vicinity of the 8000 block of South Maryland Avenue, Chicago police said in a missing person alert.
Johnson is 5-foot-4, 125 pounds with brown eyes and black hair, police said.
She was wearing a dark green coat with red fur, gray boots and was carrying a black book bag, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Area South detectives at 312-747-8273.


chicagosuntimes--2020-02-11--NBA All-Star Weekend: 10 key entertainment events you won’t want to miss

The last time Chicago hosted the star-studded NBA All-Star Game was 1988 .
Michael Jordan was still playing , the Bulls had yet to accomplish a three-peat , and games were held at the old Chicago Stadium .
So to call its return a big deal is no exaggeration .
This time around also comes at a somber time with special dedications to the late Kobe Bryant .
If you don ’ t have tickets to the game ( or even if you do ) here are 10 events to check out as NBA fever takes over Chicago this weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caray ’ s Tavern at Navy Pier for this kickoff to the weekend festivities as ESPN ’ s popular morning show broadcasts live starting at 5 a.m. Special unannounced guests are scheduled to appear , and fans will get the chance to be on TV and score some free goods just in time for the big game .
Breakfast will also be available for purchase and there is a special parking rate of $ 10 .
Doors open at 4 a.m. and the event is free to attend , space permitting .
700 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Navy Pier all weekend for the ultimate fan experience .
Part sports convention , part entertainment-palooza , the massive event will offer live music and promises appearances by celebs ( including NBA legends like Gary Payton and Muggsy Bogues , who are confirmed to attend ) along with exclusive product launches from major brands .
( Past performers have included Janelle Monae and Meek Mill , though the acts for 2020 have yet to be announced . )
Opens at 2 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday .
$ 20- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 55 for a three-day pass .
600 E. Grand Ave. ; www.navypier.org Real ballers are likely to head to this Lincoln Park club for a special series of dance , hip-hop and rap sets , so don ’ t be surprised to rub some familiar elbows .
The entertainment kicks off with chart-topper Da Baby ( Feb. 13 ) and continues with impresario Rick Ross ( Feb. 14 ) , producer/DJ RL Grime ( Feb. 15 ) and over-the-top personality 2 Chainz ( Feb. 16 ) .
Doors open at 10 p.m. each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ N. Kingsbury ; www.prysmnightclub.com Conan O ’ Brien brings a solid starting lineup of talent to a pop-up comedy club at Bottom Lounge in celebration of All-Star weekend .
Chicagoan Craig Robinson & The Nasty Delicious will headline Friday night while Roy Wood Jr. , Nicole Byer , Jermaine Fowler and more take over funny duties Saturday night .
The special event also includes The Real Deal Pop-A-Shot Tournament and NBA Skills Challenge Watch Party during the day Saturday .
Kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday .
Tickets start at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , www.teamcoco.com The warm-up to the All-Star Game features a draft of stars bringing their A-game for this celebrity matchup at Wintrust Arena .
This year ’ s event includes Chicagoans Common and Chance the Rapper as team captains with ESPN commentators Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon as team coaches , assisted by chef Guy Fieri and actor Jesse Williams ( “ Grey ’ s Anatomy ) , respectively .
Other participants include Hannibal Buress , Bad Bunny , Kane Brown , Quavo , Taylor Bennett and WNBA stars .
7 p.m. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
200 E. Cermak Rd.
, www.nbaevents.com This competition at United Center features a number of hot-shot players including the Chicago Bulls ’ Zach LaVine , plus the 0Atlanta Hawks ’ Trae Young , the Miami Heat ’ s Duncan Robinson , the Portland Trail Blazers ’ Damian Lillard , and more .
The two-round , timed shooting competition has five traditional shooting locations and two new shot zones this year ; players have up to 70 seconds and 27 basketballs to make shots from various spots on the 3-point line .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s circle previously entered into by Larry Bird , Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry .
8 p.m. ( also broadcast on TNT ) .
1901 W. Madison St. , www.nbaevents.com Though retired from basketball , Shaquille O ’ Neal isn ’ t content to sit on the sidelines during NBA All-Star weekend .
He dons his alter ego , DJ Diesel , for this special music event at Concord Music Hall , bringing along with him Waka Flocka Flame , Saymyname and Dee Mash .
If you caught him at Perry ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know how much of a giant Shaq is on a concert stage , too .
8 p.m. $ 39.99-49.99 .
2051 N. Milwaukee Ave. , www.concordmusichall.com After competing against each other in the All-Star Celebrity Game , Chicago natives Chance the Rapper and Common join forces during the main game at United Center .
Common will introduce the players before the tipoff while Chance will headline the halftime show with his bag of hits , including those from his latest album , “ The Big Day , ” released last year .
Game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TNT ( tickets available only from secondary brokers ) .
1901 W. Madison St. , www.nbaevents.com Get your kicks at Emporium Wicker Park during the eighth annual event that celebrates basketball and sneaker culture .
Participants can buy , sell and trade rare and collectible footwear , clothing and accessories with like-minded fanatics and play pinball and pop-a-shot during downtime .
There also will be a watch party as the All-Star Game gets under way .
Starts at 2 p.m. $ 20-125 .
1366 N. Milwaukee Ave. , www.eventbrite.com The annual All–Star event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year on the Anita Dee II Yacht , departing from DuSable Harbor .
The climate-controlled vessel offers a multi-level event with hip-hop and R & B spun by Chicago ’ s own DJ Sean Mac and DJ Dre Smoove , plus light appetizers and a cash bar during the three-hour voyage .
Boarding begins at 2:30 p.m. Tickets start at $ 75 .
200 N. Breakwater Access , www.eventbrite.com

The last time Chicago hosted the star-studded NBA All-Star Game was 1988. Michael Jordan was still playing, the Bulls had yet to accomplish a three-peat, and games were held at the old Chicago Stadium. So to call its return a big deal is no exaggeration.
This time around also comes at a somber time with special dedications to the late Kobe Bryant. If you don’t have tickets to the game (or even if you do) here are 10 events to check out as NBA fever takes over Chicago this weekend.
Feb. 14: ESPN’s “Golic & Wingo” Live Broadcast
Early risers can head to Harry Caray’s Tavern at Navy Pier for this kickoff to the weekend festivities as ESPN’s popular morning show broadcasts live starting at 5 a.m. Special unannounced guests are scheduled to appear, and fans will get the chance to be on TV and score some free goods just in time for the big game. Breakfast will also be available for purchase and there is a special parking rate of $10. Doors open at 4 a.m. and the event is free to attend, space permitting. 700 E. Grand Ave.; www.harrycarays.com
Feb. 14-16: NBA Crossover
Keep court at Navy Pier all weekend for the ultimate fan experience. Part sports convention, part entertainment-palooza, the massive event will offer live music and promises appearances by celebs (including NBA legends like Gary Payton and Muggsy Bogues, who are confirmed to attend) along with exclusive product launches from major brands. (Past performers have included Janelle Monae and Meek Mill, though the acts for 2020 have yet to be announced.) Opens at 2 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. $20-$35 for single-day admission, $55 for a three-day pass. 600 E. Grand Ave.; www.navypier.org
DaBaby headlines PRYSM on Feb. 13 as part of a special NBA All-Star Game weekend of entertainment in Chicago. AP
Feb. 13-16: PRYSM Nightclub Concerts
Real ballers are likely to head to this Lincoln Park club for a special series of dance, hip-hop and rap sets, so don’t be surprised to rub some familiar elbows. The entertainment kicks off with chart-topper Da Baby (Feb. 13) and continues with impresario Rick Ross (Feb. 14), producer/DJ RL Grime (Feb. 15) and over-the-top personality 2 Chainz (Feb. 16). Doors open at 10 p.m. each night. Cover charges vary. 1543 N. Kingsbury; www.prysmnightclub.com
Feb. 14-15: Team Coco House
Conan O’Brien brings a solid starting lineup of talent to a pop-up comedy club at Bottom Lounge in celebration of All-Star weekend. Chicagoan Craig Robinson & The Nasty Delicious will headline Friday night while Roy Wood Jr., Nicole Byer, Jermaine Fowler and more take over funny duties Saturday night. The special event also includes The Real Deal Pop-A-Shot Tournament and NBA Skills Challenge Watch Party during the day Saturday. Kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday. Tickets start at $10. 1375 W. Lake St., www.teamcoco.com
Feb. 14: All-Star Celebrity Game
The warmup to the All-Star Game features a draft of stars bringing their A-game for this celebrity matchup at Wintrust Arena. This year’s event includes Chicagoans Common and Chance the Rapper as team captains with ESPN commentators Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon as team coaches, assisted by chef Guy Fieri and actor Jesse Williams (“Grey’s Anatomy), respectively. Other participants include Hannibal Buress, Bad Bunny, Kane Brown, Quavo, Taylor Bennett and WNBA stars. 7 p.m. Sold out (also broadcast on ESPN). 200 E. Cermak Rd., www.nbaevents.com
The Bulls’ Zach LaVine is slated to compete in this weekend’s Mountain Dew 3-Point Challenge at the United Center. AP
Feb. 15: Mountain Dew 3-Point Challenge
This competition at United Center features a number of hot-shot players including the Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine, plus the Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young, the Miami Heat’s Duncan Robinson, the Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard, and more. The two-round, timed shooting competition has five traditional shooting locations and two new shot zones this year; players have up to 70 seconds and 27 basketballs to make shots from various spots on the 3-point line. The best scorer joins the winner’s circle previously entered into by Larry Bird, Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry. 8 p.m. (also broadcast on TNT). 1901 W. Madison St., www.nbaevents.com
Shaquille O’Neal DJs at Shaq’s Fun House earlier this month in Miami. The NBA legend brings an all-star lineup of music to Concord Music Hall on Feb. 15. AP Photos
Feb. 15: Shaq’s Bass All-Stars
Though retired from basketball, Shaquille O’Neal isn’t content to sit on the sidelines during NBA All-Star weekend. He dons his alter ego, DJ Diesel, for this special music event at Concord Music Hall, bringing along with him Waka Flocka Flame, Saymyname and Dee Mash. If you caught him at Perry’s Stage at Lollapalooza last summer, you know how much of a giant Shaq is on a concert stage, too. 8 p.m. $39.99-49.99. 2051 N. Milwaukee Ave., www.concordmusichall.com
Feb. 16: Chance the Rapper Halftime Show
After competing against each other in the All-Star Celebrity Game, Chicago natives Chance the Rapper and Common join forces during the main game at United Center. Common will introduce the players before the tipoff while Chance will headline the halftime show with his bag of hits, including those from his latest album, “The Big Day,” released last year. Game day begins at 7 p.m. Broadcast on TNT (tickets available only from secondary brokers). 1901 W. Madison St., www.nbaevents.com
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Feb. 16: All-Star Sneaker Summit
Get your kicks at Emporium Wicker Park during the eighth annual event that celebrates basketball and sneaker culture. Participants can buy, sell and trade rare and collectible footwear, clothing and accessories with like-minded fanatics and play pinball and pop-a-shot during downtime. There also will be a watch party as the All-Star Game gets under way. Starts at 2 p.m. $20-125. 1366 N. Milwaukee Ave., www.eventbrite.com
Feb. 16: Lavish Life All-Star All Black Yacht Party
The annual All–Star event takes to the water in Chicago this year on the Anita Dee II Yacht, departing from DuSable Harbor. The climate-controlled vessel offers a multi-level event with hip-hop and R&B spun by Chicago’s own DJ Sean Mac and DJ Dre Smoove, plus light appetizers and a cash bar during the three-hour voyage. Boarding begins at 2:30 p.m. Tickets start at $75. 200 N. Breakwater Access, www.eventbrite.com
Selena Fragassi is a local freelance writer.


chicagosuntimes--2020-02-11--Will ‘present’ vote on abortion bill tank freshman state rep — an Orthodox rabbi?

A “ present ” vote on a measure to expand abortion coverage in Illinois may cost an Orthodox rabbi — freshman state Rep. Yehiel “ Mark ” Kalish — his seat in the state House .
That ’ s if the bill ’ s sponsor , state Rep. Kelly Cassidy , D-Chicago , and other abortion rights supporters have their way .
Cassidy , alongside activists and elected officials such as Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Commissioner Debra Shore , is planning a “ Kalish Lied To Us ” news conference on Wednesday morning in Chicago .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote in favor of the bill as part of a requirement of his appointment to the seat .
Kalish is the first ordained rabbi to serve in the Illinois General Assembly .
Kalish was chosen by Democratic committeemen in the 16th District to replace state Rep. Lou Lang , D-Skokie , the former deputy majority leader who resigned in January 2019 — months after he was cleared of harassment allegations by the state ’ s acting legislative inspector general .
At issue is Kalish ’ s “ present ” vote on May 28 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other states and to codify current practices should Roe v. Wade be overturned , the Illinois House approved an expansive abortion bill sponsors said would strengthen the state ’ s current laws .
The measure cleared the state House on a 64-50 vote .
Six Democrats voted no , and four others voted present during an emotional and lengthy debate .
Gov .
J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law in June .
But Cassidy isn ’ t going after any of the other Democrats who either voted no or present .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because he ’ s the only Democrat who changed his vote after making a promise to vote for it .
Cassidy says Kalish told her on the morning of May 28 that he would not be supporting her bill after previously making a commitment to do so .
Cassidy also said Kalish spoke to Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan to tell him of his planned “ present ” vote and even offered up his resignation over it .
“ It was presented as a make or break .
This is non-negotiable , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cassidy said of talks with Kalish about the abortion measure before he was appointed to the seat .
“ It was made very clear that this district demanded someone who was unapologetically pro-choice , and he ’ s not , ” Cassidy said .
Cassidy said she told Kalish , whom she considered to be a friend , ‘ “ I think you ’ re throwing your career away because broken promises are fatal.
’ ” Kalish , however , says he was not given the exact language of the measure when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” At issue is language in the bill that states that a fertilized egg , embryo or fetus does not have independent rights .
“ They asked if I would be pro-choice , ” Kalish said on Tuesday .
“ The answer is yes .
They didn ’ t put this information in front of me and say , ‘ Would you vote on that bill ?
’ ” Knocking on doors in Skokie , Kalish said he ’ s not concerned that the vote will cost him his seat .
“ No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote is what it is.
” Kalish , however , said he is being asked about the abortion bill by his constituents .
“ Some people are upset ... but they ’ re also getting a lot of misinformation , as you can imagine , ” Kalish said .
“ The proponents of this are on a strong misinformation campaign .
It has an impact , but when I go to door-to-door , and I speak about the bill , people don ’ t even realize it passed.
” Lang , who serves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic Organization , has endorsed Denyse Wang Stoneback over Kalish because of the vote .
Cassidy plans to also endorse Stoneback at the Wednesday press conference .
Kevin Olickal is also vying for the seat .

A “present” vote on a measure to expand abortion coverage in Illinois may cost an Orthodox rabbi — freshman state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish — his seat in the state House.
That’s if the bill’s sponsor, state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, and other abortion rights supporters have their way. Cassidy, alongside activists and elected officials such as Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Commissioner Debra Shore, is planning a “Kalish Lied To Us” news conference on Wednesday morning in Chicago.
The group says Kalish said he’d vote in favor of the bill as part of a requirement of his appointment to the seat. Kalish is the first ordained rabbi to serve in the Illinois General Assembly.
Kalish was chosen by Democratic committeepersons in the 16th District to replace state Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, the former deputy majority leader who resigned in January 2019 — months after he was cleared of harassment allegations by the state’s acting legislative inspector general.
State Rep. Lou Lang speaks at a Springfield news conference. File Photo. Tina Sfondeles/Chicago Sun-Times
At issue is Kalish’s “present” vote on May 28. In response to abortion bans in other states and to codify current practices should Roe v. Wade be overturned, the Illinois House approved an expansive abortion bill sponsors said would strengthen the state’s current laws. The measure cleared the state House on a 64-50 vote. Six Democrats voted no, and four others voted present during an emotional and lengthy debate. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law in June.
But Cassidy isn’t going after any of the other Democrats who either voted no or present. She said she’s singling Kalish out because he’s the only Democrat who changed his vote after making a promise to vote for it.
Cassidy says Kalish told her on the morning of May 28 that he would not be supporting her bill after previously making a commitment to do so. Cassidy also said Kalish spoke to Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan to tell him of his planned “present” vote and even offered up his resignation over it.
“It was presented as a make or break. This is non-negotiable, and so he made this commitment,” Cassidy said of talks with Kalish about the abortion measure before he was appointed to the seat.
“It was made very clear that this district demanded someone who was unapologetically pro-choice, and he’s not,” Cassidy said.
Cassidy said she told Kalish, whom she considered to be a friend, ‘“I think you’re throwing your career away because broken promises are fatal.’”
Kalish, however, says he was not given the exact language of the measure when he made a commitment to be “pro-choice.” At issue is language in the bill that states that a fertilized egg, embryo or fetus does not have independent rights.
“They asked if I would be pro-choice,” Kalish said on Tuesday. “The answer is yes. They didn’t put this information in front of me and say, ‘Would you vote on that bill?’”
Democrats running for the 16th District House seat, left to right, Kevin Olickal, Denyse Wang Stoneback and state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, File Photo. Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times
Knocking on doors in Skokie, Kalish said he’s not concerned that the vote will cost him his seat.
“No,” Kalish said. “The vote is what it is.”
Kalish, however, said he is being asked about the abortion bill by his constituents.
“Some people are upset ... but they’re also getting a lot of misinformation, as you can imagine,” Kalish said. “The proponents of this are on a strong misinformation campaign. It has an impact, but when I go to door-to-door, and I speak about the bill, people don’t even realize it passed.”
Lang, who serves as a committeeperson for the Niles Township Democratic Organization, has endorsed Denyse Wang Stoneback over Kalish because of the vote. Cassidy plans to also endorse Stoneback at the Wednesday press conference. Kevin Olickal is also vying for the seat.


chicagosuntimes--2020-02-11--High school basketball scores

High school basketball scores

Snowstorm in Chicago will be followed by ‘ coldest temps of the season ’ : forecasters There ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ 3 inches of snow by Thursday morning , followed by a windchill of 10 degrees @ @ @

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--2020-02-11--Blackhawks bench Dylan Strome as search for offensive revival continues

EDMONTON , Alberta — Dylan Strome , just four games since returning from an ankle injury that sidelined him for weeks , is out of the Blackhawks ’ lineup again .
And this time , it ’ s as a healthy scratch .
Strome will be benched for Tuesday ’ s game against the Oilers as Alex Nylander re-enters the lineup and Matthew Highmore , inserted in Nylander ’ s spot Sunday in Winnipeg , retains his place .
“ [ We ] think he ’ s got more to give , ” coach Jeremy Colliton said of Strome .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s our job to help him get there .
[ It ’ ll take a ] combination of feedback and , sometimes , you ’ ve got to come out .
You want to get Nylander back in , and Highmore ’ s played well , other guys have played well.
” Colliton clarified that the scratch is not injury-related , although he added that the time Strome missed due to his Jan. 7 ankle injury — he tried to practice a few days after the injury and said he couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it clearly interrupted his skating for a while — might be indirectly contributing to his poor performance .
Playing as a winger on a struggling line with Alex DeBrincat and David Kampf , Strome had tallied zero points and just six shots on goal in four games since returning .
After DeBrincat ’ s awful performance Sunday , he seemed like a candidate for a message-sending scratching Tuesday , but Strome fits that bill , too .
The Hawks entered Tuesday with just seven goals in their last four games and in desperate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 goals and 20 assists in 44 games this year , Strome still ranks fifth on the Hawks in scoring , but his undefined position has become a growing concern .
Traditionally a center , Colliton has deployed Strome on the wing recently , and the new role has made him appear lost at times .
“ I ’ d never really played the wing up until this year , but I don ’ t mind it , ” Strome said earlier this month .
“ My whole life , I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to adjust .
I ’ m sure it ’ s going to go back and forth a few times this year.
” Tuesday will mark the 22-year-old forward ’ s first time ever scratched with the Hawks and his first time scratched at all since Nov. 15 , 2018 , with the Coyotes .

EDMONTON, Alberta — Dylan Strome, just four games since returning from an ankle injury that sidelined him for weeks, is out of the Blackhawks’ lineup again.
And this time, it’s as a healthy scratch.
Strome will be benched for Tuesday’s game against the Oilers as Alex Nylander re-enters the lineup and Matthew Highmore, inserted in Nylander’s spot Sunday in Winnipeg, retains his place.
“[We] think he’s got more to give,” coach Jeremy Colliton said of Strome. “As a staff, it’s our job to help him get there. [It’ll take a] combination of feedback and, sometimes, you’ve got to come out. You want to get Nylander back in, and Highmore’s played well, other guys have played well.”
Colliton clarified that the scratch is not injury-related, although he added that the time Strome missed due to his Jan. 7 ankle injury — he tried to practice a few days after the injury and said he couldn’t push off on that foot, so it clearly interrupted his skating for a while — might be indirectly contributing to his poor performance.
Playing as a winger on a struggling line with Alex DeBrincat and David Kampf, Strome had tallied zero points and just six shots on goal in four games since returning.
After DeBrincat’s awful performance Sunday, he seemed like a candidate for a message-sending scratching Tuesday, but Strome fits that bill, too. The Hawks entered Tuesday with just seven goals in their last four games and in desperate need of an offensive shakeup.
With 10 goals and 20 assists in 44 games this year, Strome still ranks fifth on the Hawks in scoring, but his undefined position has become a growing concern. Traditionally a center, Colliton has deployed Strome on the wing recently, and the new role has made him appear lost at times.
“I’d never really played the wing up until this year, but I don’t mind it,” Strome said earlier this month. “My whole life, I’ve been a natural centerman, but sometimes you have to adjust. I’m sure it’s going to go back and forth a few times this year.”
Tuesday will mark the 22-year-old forward’s first time ever scratched with the Hawks and his first time scratched at all since Nov. 15, 2018, with the Coyotes.