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vital to the area. To do so the Fox Waterway Agency As the Fox River was created by the State of winds its way from the Illinois in 1984. Wisconsin border into The agency has a very Northern Illinois, it straight forward purpose, meanders through 15 lakes which is “to improve and and channels that make up maintain the Fox River the Chain O’ Lakes. and Chain O’ Lakes Because of the length public waterway for of flow through the Chain, recreational use, to restore the area attracts more environmental quality, boats than any other inland manage flooding, promote water area in the United tourism, and enhance the States during the summer quality of life along the months. waterway for residents and “Before the financial tourists alike.” crash of 2008, we attracted With that purpose in about 28,000 boats to mind, it has become the the area each season,” job of the Fox Waterway Fox Waterway Agency Agency to keep the body Executive Director Joe of water healthy not only Keller said. “Since the for today’s residents but crash, our numbers for future generations. One have diminished to of the primary means of approximately 22,000. doing so is by dredging With added financial and recycling soil that pressures on Illinois finds its way into the residents, and boats being waters of the area. a luxury item, some “The rich farm topsoil residents and visitors have from farms in Wisconsin given up their boats as enter the waterway they could no longer afford through the Fox River the cost of the watercraft, into Grass Lake then insurance, or the fuel pours into our other lakes. required to run them.” Because this soil is so rich With so much boat in nutrients, it encourages travel through the lakes the growth of plant life and the Fox River it and clogs the lakes and became apparent that river impeding navigation, keeping the waterways as it moves throughout open and navigable was the chain if not removed,” CORRESPONDENT
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The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is joining with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to announce that a Lake County resident has tested positive at the IDPH laboratory for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The resident is a man in his 50s and is in stable condition. Public health officials are still investigating the individual’s travel history and any potential contact with a known COVID-19 case. “Our staff is working to rapidly identify, interview and assess the risk for close contacts of the first COVID-19 case in Lake County,” said Lisa Kritz, Director of Prevention for the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center. “Our priority is the health and safety of all who live, work, and play in Lake County, and we continue to use every available resource to prepare our communities for additional cases of COVID-19.” Today the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. More cases of COVID-19 are expected in the United States and in Lake County. All communities should take measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. For information about how to prepare, please visit Preventing COVID-19
more chemicals and CO2 into the environment,” Keller said. “At one time we owned 40 acres of land off the river, near Island Lake, but the land was transferred to another agency because the residents of this area
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The Village of Fox Lake closed village buildings as of March 13, 2020. Staff will remain on-site during normal office hours and will be working to address concerns until March 27, at which time the situation will be re-evaluated. Village Hall can be reached at 847587-2151. Emergency services remain in effect and continue to be available 24/7. The Village of Fox Lake is currently monitoring COVID-19 and will be sharing information as it becomes available. The following are updates for Village services: • All Parks and Recreation programs are canceled until March 27. • Third party vendors are no longer permitted within the building unless deemed essential until March 27. • Lakefront Park is a voting site and is therefore at the discretion of Lake County. • Please utilize electronic methods for payments. Individuals may also drop payments in secure boxes at Village Hall. Payments can also be made over the phone through PSN at 877-885-7968. • Non-essential residential, water, and business inspections will be canceled until March 27. This is for inspections that take place within homes and establishments. • Village Board meetings are being evaluated at this time and notice will be provided pending cancellations.
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vital to the area. To do so the Fox Waterway Agency As the Fox River was created by the State of winds its way from the Illinois in 1984. Wisconsin border into The agency has a very Northern Illinois, it straight forward purpose, meanders through 15 lakes which is “to improve and and channels that make up maintain the Fox River the Chain O’ Lakes. and Chain O’ Lakes Because of the length public waterway for of flow through the Chain, recreational use, to restore the area attracts more environmental quality, boats than any other inland manage flooding, promote water area in the United tourism, and enhance the States during the summer quality of life along the months. waterway for residents and “Before the financial tourists alike.” crash of 2008, we attracted With that purpose in about 28,000 boats to mind, it has become the the area each season,” job of the Fox Waterway Fox Waterway Agency Agency to keep the body Executive Director Joe of water healthy not only Keller said. “Since the for today’s residents but crash, our numbers for future generations. One have diminished to of the primary means of approximately 22,000. doing so is by dredging With added financial and recycling soil that pressures on Illinois finds its way into the residents, and boats being waters of the area. a luxury item, some “The rich farm topsoil residents and visitors have from farms in Wisconsin given up their boats as enter the waterway they could no longer afford through the Fox River the cost of the watercraft, into Grass Lake then insurance, or the fuel pours into our other lakes. required to run them.” Because this soil is so rich With so much boat in nutrients, it encourages travel through the lakes the growth of plant life and the Fox River it and clogs the lakes and became apparent that river impeding navigation, keeping the waterways as it moves throughout open and navigable was the chain if not removed,” CORRESPONDENT
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A McHenry County resident has tested positive at the IDPH laboratory for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The case is a McHenry County teen without a history of travel to an affected area and no connection to a known case of COVID-19. The individual is currently in isolation and doing well. MCDH is identifying and investigating all who’ve been in contact with the individual. “We don’t have much information to share at this time, but we want the public to know that we are taking all necessary precautions with this case,” said MCDH Public Health Administrator Melissa Adamson. “We encourage all residents to continue using preventative measures to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19, and to begin planning for events that could disrupt their lives, such as school closures or if they become ill.” MCDH will continue to partner with IDPH and regional health departments to monitor all possible new cases as this situation continues to evolve. However, residents should continue to use precautions in their daily routine to help reduce the
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• Waterways objected to having the trucks with dredged materials traveling through the residential area as it was hauled to our acreage. “Transferring parcels of land between state agencies is a common practice but we would have preferred to keep the land in our agency and sell it to purchase another better located tract,” Keller continued. “With the help of then state Legislators Pam Althoff and Barb Wheeler a bill was introduced to the legislature to return the land to the Waterway. The bill was successfully passed and the land was returned which was then sold to purchase a more suitable site in an industrial area. This year we will continue to make the process more environmentally friendly.” The agency not only oversees the dredging, but works at a variety of other projects to preserve the waterways. Preserving the shoreline to prevent erosion is an important program. Attempts are made to restore shoreline land that provides nesting areas for birds and other waterfowl. Kristine Pearson, executive assistant, field support, and customer relations at the Fox Waterway Agency, has been passionate about the waterways projects especially about shoreline preservation. “One such program that was really successful was the Grass Island Wetland Restoration Project,” shared Pearson, a 16 year employee of the agency. Using geo-textile tubes filled with lake bottom sediment to create a perimeter berm, they form an enclosed area where it is possible to add dredged soil, which is then planted with native vegetation and becomes a permanent part of the island and a refuge for birds. The Fox Waterway Agency has a variety of other jobs in addition to dredging the water. “With a small budget of $2.5 million there is a lot to be accomplished,” Keller said. “Most of our income
(Continued from front page) comes from boat sticker fees. It is only recently that we were able to make some inroads into receiving some State funding. It is our hope that the State will increase the funding in the future.” Accessing the waterway Watercraft access on the Fox River from the Illinois/Wisconsin state line, through the Chain O’ Lakes to the Algonquin Spillway requires the purchase of both a State of Illinois tax sticker, which is issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the user fee sticker from the Fox Waterway Agency. The State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources can be reached at www.dnrillionis.gov for additional information on the state requirements or to register your boat on line. Cost of the Fox Waterway Agency sticker varies by the size and horsepower of the watercraft. They can be purchased as a one -year sticker or for occasional users, a temporary use sticker valid for 1-10 consecutive days. The yearly sticker is valid for the calendar year from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. The stickers for this year are now on sale at the Fox Waterway Agency, 45 S. Pistakee Road, Fox Lake, and at some of the satellite offices located throughout the Chain. Visit www.foxwaterway.com to purchase them online or for information on satellite availability of stickers as some of the satellites do not open until later in the season. Working together A variety of other programs are overseen by the Agency including management of the homeowner buoy program and the waterfowl blind program. Other responsibilities include the waterway restrictions permit program and the waterway cleanup program. Monitoring and protecting the Fox River and the Chain O’ Lakes is a full-time job that requires not only the work of the Fox Waterway
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Agency, but other government agencies. To insure the health and safety of the waterway for residents along the waterway and for visitors, the Lake and McHenry County Sheriff Departments, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Stratton Lock and Dam Commission which controls the management of the lock and dam located in McHenry, and the Chain O’ Lakes State Park, all work together with the Fox Waterway Agency. Each of these agencies has specific duties in managing the waterways but all work together to be certain the waterways are safe and clean for all using the waterways.
closing certain areas to navigation and the creation of no wake zones for boaters, something the boaters who are looking to enjoy water skiing and other activities from their boats find disappointing. But when the water level is too high, it is a needed restriction. To avoid flooding of the banks of the river and lakes, the Fox Waterway Agency provides information to boaters about the areas of the waterway that are open and any areas of concern to those using the waterway. A new app that can be added to your smart phone has made notification of pertinent information to users instantaneously as it becomes available. A challenge for all those involved with water management the past several years has been the excessive rainfall in the area, causing higher lake levels and flooding to Flooding concerns the properties in the area. Controlling the water “Mitigating flooding is traffic on the chain and the now the new norm,” Keller Fox River means sometimes said. “Projections from the
National Weather Service predict that these rapid fluctuations in the weather have increased and are expected to continue. Unfortunately we don’t have the financial resources to mitigate all these needs.” One of the projects being worked on to aid in the abatement of flooding was the formation of a commission. It is in the early stages of forming a coalition to bring greater joint efforts and funding to address the needs. The coalition is pursuing the creation of a Watershed plan through 319 and 6048 grant funding. The goal is to improve water quality not only in the Chain, but in the areas surrounding the waterway. With flooding of the properties along the shore, toxic substances including fuels from vehicles using the area make their way into the water system. Stable shorelines improve the quality of the waterways with less runoff of contaminants making its way into the water. This leads to an
improvement in the quality of the fish and wildfowl in the area, Keller said. “We will begin at the northernmost part of the chain at the Wisconsin border and include the heart of the chain and as successful will work its way down through the rest of the chain,” Keller explained. It is the hope that the weather will cooperate this year and not cause excessive flooding requiring no wake areas or closing of the river and lakes to watercraft and that local residents and visitors will continue to enjoy their days on the water this season and that the thousands of people who enjoy time on the water will fully enjoy the beauty of the lakes and river. The Fox Waterway Agency is at 45 S. Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 847-587-8540, go to www.foxwaterway.com or visit them on Facebook.
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Top photo: Dredged materials are loaded onto a barge for removal in the Fox Waterway Agency’s mechanical dredging project in Fox Lake Road Park, McHenry. Above: Joe Keller, executive director of the Fox Waterway Agency displays the map of the watershed plan. The watershed coalition will be working to provide clean water to not only the waterway but to the homes along the shore.
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Current CLC Theatre students received a brand new Friends of CLC Theatre Award of Excellence. The award recognizes dedication, creativity, collaborative spirit and individual contribution to Theatre at CLC. The award recipients each received a certificate and a check for $300. Pictured from left, first row: students Chantal Moody and Briana Livesay. Second row: Craig Rich, chair of CLC Theatre department; students Chris Pelleettiere and Reese Starzec. Third row: Tracie Folger, CLC theater instructor and Bobby Lee, student.
CLC Theatre department celebrates 50 years, more than 200 productions The College of Lake County Theatre’s recent production of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” celebrated 50 years of CLC Theatre. The college opened its doors to students in September 1969 and its first theatre production was just four months later, in January 1970. That production, “J.B.,” was directed and designed by Frank Harnish, one of the founding faculty members of the college. From 1970 to the present, CLC has presented over 200 Theatre productions. To honor this milestone, CLC Theatre hosted a
reception after its March 1 matinee performance of “As You Like It.” Fully 150 people attended the performance and then joined the cast, crew and faculty for a reception in the JLC lobby. The gathering included current students, CLC Theatre alumni and community members. Past theatre faculty members Frank Harnish, Eibhlin Glennon and Tom Mitchell were recognized for their dedication and achievement. Additionally, the lobby displayed a timeline that highlighted the last 50 years of CLC Theatre.
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The Board of Trustees of the College of Lake County Community College District 532 (CLC) is in the process of filling a vacancy on the Board created by the recent resignation of one of its members, Dr. Catherine M. Finger. Dr. Finger was elected to the Board in April 2017, and her term of office expires in 2023. The individual who fills this vacancy will be appointed by the members of the current Board and will serve as a trustee until a successor is elected to serve the remain-
der of the unexpired term at the next Consolidated General Election for open trustee positions on April 6, 2021. CLC is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees elected by the voters of Community College District 532. To be eligible to serve as a trustee, applicants must be: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) 18 years or older; and (3) a resident of Illinois and District 532, which includes most of Lake County, Illinois, for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment.
Interested persons should send a one-page letter (fax, email, delivery, or mail) to: Dr. William M. Griffin, Chair, Board of Trustees, c/o Karen Senase, Executive Assistant to the President, College of Lake County, President’s Office, Room L223, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030. Letters can also be faxed to: (847) 543-3017 or sent by email to: ksenase@clcillinois.edu. The letter should state why the individual is interested in serving on the Board, their relevant qualifi-
cations and experience, and any relationships or affiliations they have, or have had, with the College. Applications must be received by the College by 4:00 p.m. March 26, 2020, in order to be considered. It is anticipated that the Board of Trustees will appoint an individual to fill the vacancy at its April 7, 2020 Board meeting. Applicants with questions about the process should contact Karen Senase at (847) 543-2200.
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Sheriff’s squad struck by drunk driver On March 14, 2020, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Sheridan Road south of Beach Road in Beach Park. The deputy was in a marked squad car and the emergency lights on the squad were illuminated. The deputy subsequently arrested the driver for driving under the influence of alcohol. A backup deputy arrived on the scene and parked his fully marked squad car, with the emergency lights active, behind the other deputy. While the deputies were tending to the initial DUI scene, a northbound 2000 GMC sideswiped the backup deputy’s squad car. The driver of the GMC fled from the scene, but the deputy who had his squad struck was able to catch
up to the GMC. The driver initially refused to pull over for the deputy and continued driving for several blocks before Gardner stopping. The driver of the GMC, Oronday Gardner, 33, of the 1400 block of Jackson Street, North Chicago, was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the Lake County Jail. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the following charges: Aggravated DUI (felony charge), aggravated fleeing/attempting to elude (felony charge), DUI – alcohol, failing to
yield to an emergency vehicle (Scott’s Law), leaving the scene of an accident, driving while license revoked, and operating an uninsured vehicle. Gardner was being held in the Lake County Jail on $50,000.00 bail. Sheriff John Idleburg said, “Just two weeks ago a deputy was struck head-on by someone driving under the influence. Earlier this year, we had another squad struck by a drunk driver. Now we have this. We investigate serious crashes year after year where alcohol or drugs were a factor. There is no excuse for getting behind the wheel intoxicated. Drive sober – every time.” All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
On March 6, 2020, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Team in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Service – Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force (USMS-GLRFTF) apprehended three men wanted in connection with an unlawful restraint and aggravated battery investigation, which occurred on a roadway in Long Grove. On January 25, 2020, sheriff’s deputies took a report regarding an 18-year-old female victim who was battered and robbed. Further investigation revealed the victim attended a party at a hotel in Mundelein with Jovanni Mora, 21, Neslye Y. Palacios-Flores, 23, and Juan A. Colon, 24, all of the 400 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan. Mora and Colon are documented street gang members. After being involved in an argument the victim requested a ride home to her Arlington Heights residence. Mora, Colon, and Palacios-Flores gave her the ride, but devised a plan to rob the victim. The three pulled the car over in a secluded area near Arlington
Heights Road and Checker Road in Long Grove. The victim was forcefully removed from the car, then punched and kicked in the head and body. Money was stolen from her pockets during the attack. The victim was then forcefully pushed back into the vehicle. A short distance later, the vehicle slid off the roadway and into a ditch. Colon and Mora exited the vehicle to push it out, and the victim used the opportunity to run away and flag down a passing motorist. The victim sought medical treatment following the attack. Following an investigation, sheriff’s detectives obtained arrest warrants for the three on February 26, 2020, for robbery, aggravated battery, and unlawful restraint. On March 6, 2020, members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Warrants Team developed information the three were living together at an apartment in the 400 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan. Warrants deputies served the warrants and began knocking on the door of the apartment. War-
rants deputies heard the three conversing about stalling the deputies to devise a plan to escape from the residence. Warrant deputies then observed Colon attempt to flee out a first-story window, but he retreated and reentered the window when he was confronted by deputies on the perimeter. The warrants team forced entry into the apartment, where they apprehended all three. A 15-year-old boy was inside the home and arrested on an unrelated juvenile warrant. Mora, Colon, and Palacios-Flores were transported to the Lake County Jail where they remain held on the following bail amounts: Palacios-Flores: $50,000.00 – was in court on March 11; Mora: $100,000.00 – next court date is March 25, 2020, 1:30 p.m.; Colon: $125,000.00 – was in court on March 9. The juvenile was transported to the Hulse Juvenile Justice facility near Vernon Hills. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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I just wanted to take time to thank our customers and my hard working employees for this past weekend at our store. We had the busiest three days in our retail store ever due to uncertain issues in our society. Too many times you hear nothing but the negative on the news, especially this last couple of weeks. But I wanted to point out what I witnessed at our store this weekend. My wife and I worked in our store on Saturday to help out and we had lines reminiscent of what you have seen on TV lately. What I witnessed was the most civil, cordial and nice people waiting in unbelievably long lines with heart-warming patience and concern for others. It was fantastic seeing so many new faces that I hope to see time and time again. Our Patrons and employees over the weekend demonstrated such character during difficult times, I wanted to point out the positives during these trying times. Sincerely, thank you very much for your patronage. I would also like to encourage everyone to patronize your locally owned businesses during this taxing time. These businesses are our friends and neighbors and also the backbone of our economy.
Thank you, Doug Helnore Owner Best Bargains Inc.
Due to the respiratory illness COVID-19, and the recommendations from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention and Illinois Governor’s Office to avoid large gatherings, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is suspending participation at all nonessential external community events until further notice.
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Spread in Communities. Everyone has a role to play in getting ready and staying healthy. Continue to take preventive actions to prevent the spread of illness – remember the 3 C’s – clean, cover, contain: Clean • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. Cover • Cover cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• If no tissue is available, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. Contain • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. For updates on the COVID-19 situation in Lake County and to sign up for the Health Department’s COVID-19 newsletter, visit www.lakecountyil.gov/ coronavirus. For general questions about COVID-19, call the Illinois Department of Public Health hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
• Career Fairs • Drug Takeback Events • Special Olympic Fundraising Events • Programming within the Lake County Jail The purpose of this is to protect the risk of spreading the infectious COVID-19 disease. Sheriff John Idleburg said, “The most important thing to do right now is remain calm and follow the advice of the Lake County Health Department and Center for Disease Control. Panicking will not help anyone in our community, and it will only lead to disruption. I am canceling these nonessential events, as I want to do our part to reduce the potential spreading of COVID-19 to the community and our internal staff.” Continue following preventative measures and if you feel ill, do not go into school, work, or the community, contact your doctor. All official information regarding COVID-19 will come from trusted sources such as the CDC, Illinois Governor’s Office, or Lake County Government.
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Lake County resident tests positive for COVID-19 The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is joining with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to announce that a Lake County resident has tested positive at the IDPH laboratory for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The resident is a man in his 50s and is in stable condition. Public health officials are still investigating the individual’s travel history and any potential contact with a known COVID-19 case. “Our staff is working to rapidly identify, interview and assess the risk for close contacts of the first COVID-19 case in Lake County,” said Lisa Kritz, Director of Prevention for the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center. “Our priority is the health and safety of all who live, work, and play in Lake County, and we continue to use
every available resource to prepare our communities for additional cases of COVID-19.” Today the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. More cases of COVID-19 are expected in the United States and in Lake County. All communities should take measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. For information about how to prepare, please visit Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities. Everyone has a role to play in getting ready and staying healthy. Continue to take preventive actions to prevent the spread of illness – remember the 3 C’s – clean, cover, contain: Clean • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. • Avoid touching your eyes,
nose, and mouth. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. Cover • Cover cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. • If no tissue is available, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. Contain • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. For updates on the COVID-19 situation in Lake County and to sign up for the Health Department’s COVID-19 newsletter, visit www.lakecountyil.gov/coronavirus. For general questions about COVID-19, call the Illinois Department of Public Health hotline at 1-800-8893931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
On March 14, 2020, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Sheridan Road south of Beach Road in Beach Park. The deputy was in a marked squad car and the emergency lights on the squad were illuminated. The deputy subsequently arrested the driver for driving under the influence of alcohol. A backup deputy arrived on the scene and parked his fully marked squad car, with the emergency lights active, behind the other deputy. While the deputies were tending to the initial DUI scene, a northbound 2000 GMC sideswiped the backup deputy’s squad car. The driver of the GMC fled from the scene, but the deputy who had his squad struck was able to catch
up to the GMC. The driver initially refused to pull over for the deputy and continued driving for several blocks before Gardner stopping. The driver of the GMC, Oronday Gardner, 33, of the 1400 block of Jackson Street, North Chicago, was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the Lake County Jail. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the following charges: Aggravated DUI (felony charge), aggravated fleeing/attempting to elude (felony charge), DUI – alcohol, failing to
yield to an emergency vehicle (Scott’s Law), leaving the scene of an accident, driving while license revoked, and operating an uninsured vehicle. Gardner was being held in the Lake County Jail on $50,000.00 bail. Sheriff John Idleburg said, “Just two weeks ago a deputy was struck head-on by someone driving under the influence. Earlier this year, we had another squad struck by a drunk driver. Now we have this. We investigate serious crashes year after year where alcohol or drugs were a factor. There is no excuse for getting behind the wheel intoxicated. Drive sober – every time.” All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
On March 6, 2020, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Team in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Service – Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force (USMS-GLRFTF) apprehended three men wanted in connection with an unlawful restraint and aggravated battery investigation, which occurred on a roadway in Long Grove. On January 25, 2020, sheriff’s deputies took a report regarding an 18-year-old female victim who was battered and robbed. Further investigation revealed the victim attended a party at a hotel in Mundelein with Jovanni Mora, 21, Neslye Y. Palacios-Flores, 23, and Juan A. Colon, 24, all of the 400 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan. Mora and Colon are documented street gang members. After being involved in an argument the victim requested a ride home to her Arlington Heights residence. Mora, Colon, and Palacios-Flores gave her the ride, but devised a plan to rob the victim. The three pulled the car over in a secluded area near Arlington Heights
Road and Checker Road in Long Grove. The victim was forcefully removed from the car, then punched and kicked in the head and body. Money was stolen from her pockets during the attack. The victim was then forcefully pushed back into the vehicle. A short distance later, the vehicle slid off the roadway and into a ditch. Colon and Mora exited the vehicle to push it out, and the victim used the opportunity to run away and flag down a passing motorist. The victim sought medical treatment following the attack. Following an investigation, sheriff’s detectives obtained arrest warrants for the three on February 26, 2020, for robbery, aggravated battery, and unlawful restraint. On March 6, 2020, members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Warrants Team developed information the three were living together at an apartment in the 400 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan. Warrants deputies served the warrants and began knocking on the door of the
apartment. Warrants deputies heard the three conversing about stalling the deputies to devise a plan to escape from the residence. Warrant deputies then observed Colon attempt to flee out a first-story window, but he retreated and reentered the window when he was confronted by deputies on the perimeter. The warrants team forced entry into the apartment, where they apprehended all three. A 15-year-old boy was inside the home and arrested on an unrelated juvenile warrant. Mora, Colon, and Palacios-Flores were transported to the Lake County Jail where they remain held on the following bail amounts: Palacios-Flores: $50,000.00 – was in court on March 11; Mora: $100,000.00 – next court date is March 25, 2020, 1:30 p.m.; Colon: $125,000.00 – was in court on March 9. The juvenile was transported to the Hulse Juvenile Justice facility near Vernon Hills. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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A message from the owner of Best Bargains I just wanted to take time to thank our customers and my hard working employees for this past weekend at our store. We had the busiest three days in our retail store ever due to uncertain issues in our society. Too many times you hear nothing but the negative on the news, especially this last couple of weeks. But I wanted to point out what I witnessed at our store this weekend. My wife and I worked in our store on Saturday to help out and we had lines reminiscent of what you have seen on TV lately. What I witnessed was the most civil, cordial and nice people waiting in unbelievably long lines with heart-warming patience and concern for others. It was fantastic seeing so many new faces that I hope to see time and time again. Our Patrons and employees over the weekend demonstrated such character during difficult times, I wanted to point out the positives during these trying times. Sincerely, thank you very much for your patronage. I would also like to encourage everyone to patronize your locally owned businesses during this taxing time. These businesses are our friends and neighbors and also the backbone of our economy.
Thank you, Doug Helnore Owner Best Bargains Inc.
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“Scott’s Law” – also known as the Move Over Law - was named in honor of Lt. Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department, who was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting at a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway. Scott’s Law requires drivers to slow down and proceed with extra caution when approaching a stationary
emergency vehicle displaying flashing warning lights. In addition, Illinois motorists are required to move to an outside lane away from emergency vehicles or slow down considerably if switching lanes is deemed too unsafe. Illinois law also requires drivers to slow down, discontinue all wireless use, and yield or change lanes away
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Four Illinois sheriffs file joint lawsuit in U.S. District Court On Monday, March 9, a group of four elected Illinois sheriffs filed a joint lawsuit in U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois seeking a preliminary and eventually a permanent injunction against the Illinois Trust Act, a 2017 state statute that restricts the ability of law enforcement officers to coordinate with federal officials regarding the custody of illegal aliens. The suit also seeks a declaratory judgment that the Trust Act is in fact preempted by both the U.S. Constitution and Congressional statutes and is therefore invalid and unenforceable. The suit was filed on behalf of McHenry County Sheriff Bill Prim, Ogle County Sheriff Brian E. VanVickle, Stephenson County Sheriff David Snyders and Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey. It names Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul as defendant. The sheriffs jointly contend that the Trust Act has exposed them and their offices to litigation over the years as three of the four have been sued for alleged violations of the Act.
The suit notes that the federal government alone has broad and undoubted authority “to regulate matters pertaining to immigration and the status of aliens” and that this authority has been exercised continuously since the nation’s founding and reaffirmed as recently as 2012 in the U.S. Supreme Court decision Arizona v. United States, 567 U.S. 387, 394. “Based on its enumerated powers and its constitutional power as a sovereign to control and conduct relations with foreign nations, the federal government alone has the authority to establish immigration laws, the execution of which the States cannot obstruct,” the suit notes. It continues: “The Trust Act has both the purpose and effect of obstructing federal immigration enforcement in Illinois.” The majority of the conflict between the Trust Act and federal law revolves around the use of “detainers,” which require local law enforcement officers to maintain custody of an undocumented alien for up
to 48 hours to give federal officials time to discover his or her immigration status. Based on their findings, the individual may then be released or turned over to the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, the Trust Act bars any law enforcement agency or official from detaining “any individual solely on the basis of any immigration detainer….” According to the suit, the net result is the “Trust Act is in direct conflict with federal laws requiring cooperation and communication between federal and state law enforcement officials.” All despite the fact that as the Arizona case decision declares: “Consultation between federal and state officials is an important feature of the immigration system.” Concluding, the lawsuit asserts that the sheriffs face “irreparable harm in the face of ongoing litigation and threats of enforcement of the Trust Act” and that “enforcement of an unconstitutional law creates per se irreparable harm.”
McHenry County Department of Health recommends postponing nonessential public events and meetings The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is urging municipalities and organizations to consider postponing nonessential public events and meetings. The recommendation to consider postponing events comes after a McHenry County resident in his late teens was one of the recent COVID-19 cases testing positive by an Illinois Department of Public Health laboratory with no known risk of travel or contact with another case. As organizers weigh their decisions on the benefits and risks of hosting nonessential public events and meetings it is recommended to review the CDC recommendations related to hosting mass gatherings or large community events. According to the CDC, older adults and people
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A message from the owner of Best Bargains I just wanted to take time to thank our customers and my hard working employees for this past weekend at our store. We had the busiest three days in our retail store ever due to uncertain issues in our society. Too many times you hear nothing but the negative on the news, especially this last couple of weeks. But I wanted to point out what I witnessed at our store this weekend. My wife and I worked in our store on Saturday to help out and we had lines reminiscent of what you have seen on TV lately. What I witnessed was the most civil, cordial and nice people waiting in unbelievably long lines with heart-warming patience and concern for others. It was fantastic seeing so many new faces that I hope to see time and time again. Our Patrons and employees over the weekend demonstrated such character during difficult times, I wanted to point out the positives during these trying times. Sincerely, thank you very much for your patronage. I would also like to encourage everyone to patronize your locally owned businesses during this taxing time. These businesses are our friends and neighbors and also the backbone of our economy.
Thank you, Doug Helnore Owner Best Bargains Inc.
who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. People who are at higher risk are encouraged to avoid crowds as much as possible. Melissa Adamson, MCDH Public Health Administrator, said it is unknown how the McHenry County teen was exposed to the virus, which is why it’s best to be cautious to reduce the risk of community spread. “Now is the time to begin educating the public about social distancing to reduce community spread of COVID-19,” Adamson said. “We understand large events are what pulls a community together, but all of us must consider what we can do
to reduce the risk of contracting and passing along COVID-19 as well as other circulating viruses, like the flu.” MCDH encourages all residents to wash hands frequently, do not touch face, cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home when sick. Anyone experiencing respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, sore throat, and/or shortness of breath should contact their primary care physician for consultation and/or evaluation. Get the latest guidance for schools, employers and community preparedness by visiting Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities or by visiting http://bit.ly/mcdhCOVID19. For general questions about COVID-19, call the IDPH hotline at 1-800-889-3931.
Motorists are reminded to observe Scott’s Law Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim is reminding motorists to observe “Scott’s Law” when driving. “Scott’s Law” – also known as the Move Over Law - was named in honor of Lt. Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department, who was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting at a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway. “Scott’s Law is designed to save lives and should be observed at all times in Lake County,” State’s Attorney Nerheim said. “As we approach “pothole season,” you can expect to see more crews out repairing our roads. They,
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like all first responders and construction workers, deserve to work in a safe environment.” Scott’s Law requires drivers to slow down and proceed with extra caution when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying flashing warning lights. In addition, Illinois motorists are required to move to an outside lane away from emergency vehicles or slow down considerably if switching lanes is deemed too unsafe. Illinois law also requires drivers to slow down, discontinue all wireless use, and yield or change lanes away
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spread of COVID-19 and begin developing a plan in the event that they become ill. Get the latest guidance for school, employers and community preparedness by vis-
iting Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities or by visiting mcdh.info. For general questions about COVID-19, call the IDPH hotline at 1-800-889-3931.
from any authorized construction vehicles and workers while driving in a construction zone. In 2020, the fines for Scott’s Law were increased. This means a motorist cited in violation of Scott’s Law can be punished by a minimum fine of $250 on the first offense, $750 for a subsequent offense, to a maximum of $10,000 on subsequent offenses. Additional penalties may also apply to a Scott’s Law violation, including suspension of an offender’s drivers license and criminal penalties when the violation includes property damage or injuries. “This law is simple: Just slow down and move over to avoid emergency and construction workers on the side of the road,” Nerheim said. “This law does one very important thing: it saves lives and we have zero tolerance for those that violate it.”
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inter is over, at least according to the calendar, and area gardeners already are planting seeds for the growing season. With Wisconsin’s sometimes harsh (and cold) spring weather, local gardeners have two choices when it comes to vegetable and flower plants, start them from seed in late winter/early spring or buy plants from a garden center and transplant in late spring. Starting plants from seed is almost always cheaper than buying plants, but it does require some investment in money and time. Planning is a big part of gardening, UW-Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialist Julie Hill said. “Some careful planning should take place to make sure you have the space, light requirements and time to manage your seedlings,” Hill said. “Also, you will need to consider our last spring frost dates in Wisconsin for successful transplanting outdoors. This is usually somewhere between April 26 to May 9.” Hill said a common mistake is to sow the seeds too early and then attempt to hold seedlings back under poor conditions. She recommends checking seed packages for how long they will take to germinate and thinking about when to transplant outdoors. Home gardeners can grow most annuals, biennials and herbaceous perennials from seed, according to the New Hampshire Extension “Starting Plants From Seed Fact Sheet” at extension.unh.edu. Many new vegetable and flower varieties are hybrids, meaning that they are the result of handpollinating two different parent varieties. Hybrid varieties often have more vigor and uniformity, and they may cost more than open-pollinated varieties. Some hybrids offer specific disease resistance or other unique cultural characteristics, the Fact Sheet states.
Getting started Hill said the first thing people need to consider if they are planting seeds at home for the first time is how much room the endeavor will take up in the home and if there is enough time in their schedule to tend to the plants. “Typically seeds are started in mini-greenhouses, cell-packs or other similar containers, but
then consideration should be given that these seedlings will have to be transplanted to slightly bigger containers before being transplanted outside,” Hill said. Gardeners should realistically assess the growing area they have in their home, Hill advised, remembering that plants grow and will need to be transplanted into larger containers at least once before being moved outside. As for what to plant, the choices are almost endless. “Choose things that you like or want to eat (if growing veggies) and that you have space for outdoors,” Hill advised. “Again, some planning and thinking ahead will help a lot. If you are planning on transplanting to containers outside, then look for dwarf or bush varieties of vegetables that are better suited for containers. Most seeds will do really well with proper growing conditions and maintenance.”
Elemental control Gardening employs all the elements, which is why some people find it an uplifting and enjoyable pastime. “A seed sprouts only if it is viable and if the environment is conducive for germination. Water, oxygen, light and heat can all affect germination,” according to the Fact Sheet. Earth – Seeds are planted in soil, so be prepared for some mess in the indoor gardening area, and Hill said choosing the right medium for planting is vital. “The planting medium should be lightweight and hold moisture, but not too much moisture, preferably without fertilizer or moistureholding granules,” Hill said. Most of the area’s garden supply stores have quality seedstarting soils and store staff usually can help gardeners choose what will work best for them if they are new to planting seeds. Local garden centers also can assist with seed selection, which is one reason many people choose to plant seeds, for a wider variety of vegetables and flowers than commonly found at garden centers. Fire – Hill said the next big consideration for indoor gardening was the lighting. “Seedlings need 15 to 18 hours of bright light every day and windows often don’t provide that,” she said. “The shop fluorescent or LED lights that you can buy are an inexpensive option and can be put on some sort of chain so they can be raised up as
TIPS TO SUCCESSFULLY GROW TOMATOES Slicing into the first tomato of the season is a much-anticipated moment for gardeners. Tomatoes are among the most popular fruit or vegetable plants grown in home gardens. Much of that popularity may be credited to the fact that red, ripe tomatoes have a delicious, juicy flavor that serves as the basis for all sorts of recipes. And because tomatoes can just as easily be grown in a full backyard garden or in a container on a patio or balcony, tomatoes appeal to gardeners regardless of their living situations. While tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, they are prone to certain problems and pests. Knowledge of what to expect when planting tomatoes and how to start off on the right footing can help produce a season’s worth of delicious bounty.
Be patient Wait until after the last average frost date. Tomatoes can be grown from seeds outdoors in warm areas, but tomato gardeners often find success starting seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost date. Gradually introduce seedlings to the elements for a few hours each day, increasing the duration of time outside. Then they can be transplanted outdoors when temperatures consistently are over 60 F.
Choose a sunny spot Tomatoes love to soak up sunlight, according to The Home Depot. Place the plants in a sunny spot so they can thrive.
Space out plants The experts at Better Homes and Gardens say to leave anywhere from 24 to 48 inches between plants to accommodate for growth and ensure the plants will not get stunted.
Plant deeply Tomatoes tend to root along their stems. If transplants are long and lean, dig a trench and lay the stem sideways in the dirt, and then bend the top of the plant upward. Snip off the lower branches and cover with soil up to the first set of leaves. This will produce extra root growth and stronger, more vital plants.
the seedlings grow. The distance between the light source and the plant tops should be no more than six inches.” Seed packets usually list the light requirements for a particular plant. Wind – All viable seeds breathe. Their respiration rate increases dramatically during germination; therefore, the growing medium must be loose and well-aerated. If the oxygen supply during germination is limited or reduced (for example, in water-saturated media), germination can be severely retarded or inhibited, according to the Fact Sheet.
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Give the plants support Tomato cages or stakes can help keep the leaves and fruit from touching the ground, which can cause rot and, eventually, death to the tomato plant.
Use mulch Tomatoes grow best when the soil is consistently moist. Mulch can help retain moisture from watering and rain. Mulch also will help prevent soil and soil-borne diseases from splashing on the leaves and plants when it rains. While you amend the soil, make sure that it drains well and is slightly acidic.
Prune away suckers Tomatoes produce “suckers,” which are leaves that shoot out from the main stem. Removing these leaves promotes air circulation and keeps the plant’s energy focused on growing fruit.
Keeping the plants at the proper temperature is also important for healthy growth. “The seedlings will also need to be in a consistently warm place with air circulation but free from drafts,” Hill said. “Most seedlings germinate best between 70 to 85 degrees.” Water – And last but not least, don’t forget to keep the plants hydrated. The first step in the germination process is absorption of water. A continuous supply of moisture without fluctuation in the growing medium is important to ensure germination, the Fact
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Sheet states. “Your seedlings will need continued care proper watering,” Hill said. “Water them gently when the surface looks or feels dry, early in the day and try to water the soil, not the leaves. “Generally, we are in a good time of year to get seeds started,” Hill added. “If home gardeners have questions, they can ask their local county specialist and Master Gardener volunteers.” For more information on Wisconsin horticulture, visit hort.extension.wisc.edu. Hill can be contacted at julie. hill@wisc.edu.
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Health Department issues new guidance to minimize COVID-19 spread Following the leadership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State of Illinois, the Lake County Health Department is issuing new recommendations to slow community spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). These recommendations include community interventions such as canceling large events and social distancing, which are measures to reduce social contact to help prevent the spread of illness while minimizing disruption to people’s lives. “We want to reassure residents that currently, there is no evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 in Lake County. We do, however, expect to see more cases of COVID-19 in our communities,” said Lisa Kritz, Director of Prevention for the Lake County Health Department. “Our priority is protecting the health and safety of all who live, work, and play in Lake County, and we are taking an aggressive approach to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. By acting now, we all can help prevent illness and protect one another.” “We recognize each of our communities is unique and jurisdictions need to consider tailoring their mitigation strategies to their characteristics and population,” said Tim Sashko, Lake County Board of Health President. “However, these new recommendations provide common-sense steps every community can take now to reduce the spread of COVID-19.” In agreement with the State of Illinois and the CDC’s Mitigation Strategies for Communities, and in close collaboration with the Lake County Government, the Lake County Health Department is issuing the following guidance: Community Events • Community events of 250 people or more should be canceled or postponed until May 1. This includes personal and social events, and those with large spectator crowds, such as concerts and sporting events. • For events less than 250 people, residents should closely consider who is likely to attend the event and, if it includes vulnerable populations, strongly consider canceling. Vulnerable populations include older adults and people of all ages with serious chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes. • Residents should use good judgment about attending events in their own communities. Schools • At this time, the Lake County Health Department does not recommend school cancellation. The decision to cancel will be determined by individual school districts. School administrators and faculty should make responsible decisions, guided by recommendations from the CDC and the State, in the best interest of the health and safety of their students and families. Please refer to the CDC’s Considerations for School Closure guide. • Schools should not hold large assemblies or sporting events with 250 or more attendees. • Schools should consider other social distancing practices such as restricting access to school buildings to essential personnel, limiting field trips and inter-school interactions, staggering schedules to reduce mixing (e.g., stagger recess, entry/dismissal times), and should plan for digital and distance learning. • The Lake County Health Department has shared additional evidence-based recommendations directly with school district superintendents. Businesses and Workplaces • Businesses should take advantage of teleworking capabilities. Every business that can have employees work remotely should consider doing so immediately. • For businesses that cannot have employees work remotely, employers should take proper precautions to keep individuals safe in the workplace. Remind staff to stay home when sick, consider a plan for teleworking where feasible, remain flexible on leave policies, and promote robust mitigation approaches such as thorough hand washing, cleaning, and offering hand sanitizer. Vulnerable Populations • Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes older adults and people of all ages with serious chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes. • Individuals who fall into these categories should avoid crowds, limit close contact with others, and wash your hands often to further reduce your risk of being exposed. Avoid cruise travel and non-essential air travel. • Long-term care facilities in Lake County should implement measures following the guidance of the Illinois Department of Aging Immediate AAA Guidance on Congregate Settings, and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Long-Term Care Facilities Guidance to protect their residents. “Our Health Department has a dedicated team of staff working night and day to protect the health of our residents,” said Tim Sashko. “We ask all people to prepare and stay healthy. Continue using everyday preventive actions— washing hands frequently, disinfecting commonly touched surfaces, covering coughs and sneezes, staying home when you are sick, and avoiding contact with sick people.” Visit www.lakecountyil.gov/coronavirus for updates on COVID-19 in Lake County and to sign up for the Lake County Health Department’s COVID-19 email newsletter. Utilize the IDPH COVID-19 hotline and website to have any questions answered or to report a suspected case: call 1-800-889-3931, email dph.sick@illinois.gov, or visit IDPH.illinois.gov.
Pritzker closes schools for 2 weeks By Jerry Nowicki
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Public and private Illinois schools will be closed for two weeks, and reopening Tuesday, March 31, per a March 13 order from Gov. JB Pritzker. The move is the latest in a string of social distancing efforts aimed at slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, by limiting contact among large groups of people. On March 12, the governor mandated the cancellation of events with more than 1,000 people and strongly encouraged organizers of events with more than 250 people to cancel them. The decision represents a change of position from Thursday, when Pritzker said schools would remain open at the discretion of local districts. Pritzker said state officials weigh the evidence daily, and he decided the risk of a student transmitting the virus to more vulnerable populations—such as elderly persons and people with compromised immune system—necessitated school closures. “I know a lot of people are wondering why schools, when we know that children seem to be less susceptible to COVID-19 than other populations,” Pritzker said at a daily news conference in Chicago regarding the spread of the virus. “But this is a critical part of our larger social distancing efforts. In addition to kids with immunocompromised conditions, we have teachers and administrators, parents, and the larger population to consider. “I’m speaking in a very literal sense when I say that having the general public stay home one day at a time will have a massive effect on bending this curve. And that means lives saved,” he added, while acknowledging the “gravity” of the decision for the state’s 2
million students. The announcement came as public health officials also announced 14 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois—all but one of them in Cook County—bringing the state’s total number of positive cases to 46. The new diagnoses are in people between age 20 and 90, and represent a near-quadrupling of the known cases in the state since Monday. Nationally, there have been 1,629 positive tests for the virus, which have resulted in 41 deaths as of March 13, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No deaths have been recorded from the virus in Illinois, where 82 remain “persons under investigation” for the virus and 316 have tested negative. In the Rose Garden in the White House March 13, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in reaction to the spread of the virus, freeing up billions of dollars to buoy state and local government responses to the global pandemic. But Pritzker decried the lack of available testing equipment, and said March 13 “we have long since passed the moment when we thought we could count on the federal government to lead in the face of this unprecedented situation.” Officials said the decision to close schools was a proactive and precautionary one. “By taking these actions now, we really hope to slow and limit widespread transmission, which is essential to ensuring our health care system is not overwhelmed as the disease progresses through our state,” Illinois Department of Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said at the news briefing. Pritzker said he is working with the Illinois State Board of Education to ensure critical support functions such as “ac-
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Disease Control & PrevenLake County Forest tion recommended COVID-19 Preserves cancels prevention strategies. all programs and restoration workdays PM&L theatre closed In an effort to align with for public events Centers for Disease Control guidelines regarding the through April 13 spread of COVID-19 virus, the Lake County Forest Preserves has canceled all of its programming beginning at 5 pm Friday, March 13, through Tuesday, March 31. Educational facilities, including the Dunn Museum in Libertyville and the Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods, will be closed. The bathrooms in the Ryerson Welcome Center will remain open. All volunteer restoration workdays are canceled. We will continue to monitor the situation and promptly communicate updates. Your safety and health are our highest priority. The Forest Preserves General Offices in Libertyville are open but we encourage residents to use www.LCFPD. org. Currently, all preserves are open. We advise everyone who visits open facilities and preserves to follow Centers for
The communities wellness and safety is our highest priority. With local and national governments declaring a state of emergency due to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, PM&L will be closed for all public events beginning March 16, 2020 through April 13, 2020. As such, we have canceled our upcoming production of Ripcord, and ticket sales for our upcoming production of Angels in America: Millennium Approaches are on hold. Registration for our upcoming Stage Struck Youth Theatre production of The Little Mermaid Jr. is also on hold. Ticketholders for the affected performances will be contacted to make appropriate arrangements. Any questions regarding ticketing can be directed to tickets@pmltheatre. com or by calling our box
While the risk of a child being abducted by someone not known to the family is extremely rare in Lake County, keeping a watchful eye on children playing outside or in public settings remains important, State’s Attorney Nerheim said. Most missing children reports filed in Lake County involve a child who has voluntarily run away from home.
Those children and teens run a greater risk for being abducted and assaulted due to their vulnerability. Sheriff Idleburg added, “We urge parents to continue monitoring your children’s social media accounts, text messages and internet usage. Virtual online environments are prime areas for child predators to lurk.” Predators often disguise
cess to food, child care and safe environments” remain available to students across the state. The governor’s office said ISBE was granted a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide meals to students in non-group settings. Students on free and reduced lunch and breakfast plans will have access to to-go meals each day, with some districts able to deliver and others offering parent pick-up options. “This is an unprecedented event in our lifetime,” said Dr. Carmen Ayala, Illinois Superintendent of Education, noting ISBE has asked districts to provide “continuity of education” for students. She said ISBE asked that at least one administrator stay onsite at each school during regular school hours, “in case children whose parents cannot be home, or children experiencing homelessness need a safe place to go. “This is a scary time, but please know that we are here to do anything and everything we can to help our schools and our students get through this crisis,” she said. School districts will not be subject to penalties because of the closure, and it will not affect school funding, according to the governor’s office. Officials also advised against panic and hoarding of resources, but continued to impress the importance of washing hands, cleaning frequently touched surfaces and staying home when ill. The virus is most widely spread by droplets of saliva and mucus, according to officials. “We are trying to reserve our resources … our protective gear—gloves and masks—save those for the health care workers who are on the frontlines, who are at the greatest risk of infection and who need to continue working through this situ-
ation,” Ezike said. The positive test results are centered in northern Illinois, and about 30 percent of them are from community spread, according to IDPH, which means spread without contact with a known carrier or without visiting a known affected area. Pritzker said because of this, the whole state must be prepared. “Once you have community spread, it has the ability to go anywhere. So I know there are people that live in central Illinois right now who feel like, ‘Well, gee, nothing’s hit my town or my county.’ Unfortunately, everybody is susceptible. And so we should all be on the same page here,” he said. “This is coming. It’s here,” Pritzker added. “We’re going to have to live with it for a while. There is no vaccine yet. There is not even direct treatment that has been developed. And we don’t even have enough tests yet, so let’s get ahead of this thing. Let’s do the right thing.” The Illinois Commerce Commission also urged regulated utility companies across the state—including energy, telecommunications and water—to stop shutoffs in cases where customers are unable to pay, according to a news release. Utilities were also urged not to implement late penalties. The governor is also contacting the leaders of Illinois’ utility companies and urging them to maintain services for all Illinoisans, regardless of their ability to pay, during this public health crisis, according to a news release. Pritzker’s office also said the state implemented new staffing procedures and strict visitor guidelines at state-operated long-term care facilities and is also working with senior care associations on the adoption of similar guidelines.
office at 847-395-3055. Our staff will not be available for face-to-face transactions. It is difficult to cancel weeks of performances without creating lasting hardship for PM&L. As a nonprofit theatre organization, we rely heavily on your support. Please consider donating back the value of your ticket (as a tax-deductible contribution) rather than asking for a refund. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and will provide updates through our website and social media feed as details become available. Thank you for your continued patience and patronage. Wishing you good health during these difficult times, and we hope to see you in our audiences again soon.” PM&L Theatre is a non-profit, community-based volunteer organization located in historical downtown Antioch, IL. Please call 847395-3055 or visit us online at pmltheatre.com for up-todate announcements regarding ticket purchasing, show announcements, news, and more about our season.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources closes all state sites
To further prevent the spread of COVID-19, and in accordance with the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation issued on March 9, 2020, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the closure of all state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas, and historic sites as well as the cancellation of upcoming scheduled events. IDNR will work tirelessly with the Governor’s office and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide information as to the schedule for safely reopening our facilities. All Illinoisans impacted by a cancellation or closure are encouraged to call the IDNR’s Parks Administrative Information Line Monday – Friday at 217-7826752. A complete listing of state sites can be found on the IDNR website at https:// www2.illinois.gov/dnr/ Parks/Pages/default.aspx.
Law enforcement leaders warn of ‘stranger danger’ themselves as other children and have long-term conversations with victims to gain the child’s trust before exploiting the victim. Internet predators can manipulate children into sending revealing or explicit photos and videos, then issue threats to release those photos unless more photos or videos are sent over. People who find a child ex-
ploited should not delete any of those messages involved. The best chance of identifying an offender is if all data is untouched. In addition, children should always have open lines of communication with family members like parents, grandparents and siblings to safeguard against exploitive behavior.
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Lake County Sheriff’s arrest bulletin The following arrests in Lake County were reported by the Lake County Sheriff’s Dept. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Feb. 10 Erwin G. Santos, 21, Vernon Hills, was cited for driving while license suspended; Juventino Ayala Guadarrama, 31, North Chicago, was cited for no driver’s license and no insurance; Breanna N. Litz, 24, Salem, WI, was cited for DUI - alcohol; Feb. 11 Hector J. Medina-Hernan-
dez, 37, Waukegan, was cited for driving while license suspended; David B. Turnipseed, 56, Zion, driving while license revoked and no insurance; Jeffrey S. Tibbs, 45, Lake Villa, was cited for DUI - alcohol, open transportation of alcohol and no insurance; Feb. 12 Ruperto Rodriguez, 28, Round Lake, was cited for no driver’s license; Dawn M. Kudelko, 48, Antioch, was cited for DUI – alcohol; Javon W. Mullins, 40, Kenosha, WI, was cited for driving
while license suspended and suspended registration; William R. Hannah, III, 22, McHenry, was cited for DUI – alcohol; Cristopher Lopez, 18, Waukegan, was cited for aggravated domestic battery, and unlawful restraint; Adrian M. Atkinson, 48, Waukegan, was cited for a warrant arrest: unlawful possession of a controlled substance (failure to appear) and a new charge of obstructing justice; Feb. 13 Helen Rodriguez, 39, Waukegan, was cited for driving while license revoked;
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