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Cubs Fall 6-2 As Red Sox Score 4 Times In 8th Inning
BOSTON (AP) — Marco Hernandez scored the go-ahead run on Pedro Strop’s wild pitch in Boston’s four-run eighth inning, helping the Red Sox beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs, 6-2, on Sunday night.
The Red Sox took two of three in the lively weekend series that featured a strong showing for Cubs fans, chants in support of each side and the World Series trophies that ended long title droughts for the once-frustrated franchises.
Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run homer for Boston, and the Red Sox got two more runs on shortstop Addison Russell’s throwing error in the eighth.
Kris Bryant hit a solo homer for Chicago, extending his hitting streak to 11 games. The Cubs closed a nine-game road trip at 5-4.
Boston has won 19 of its last 22 interleague series in Fenway Park.
Hernandez led off the eighth with a grounder to first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who relayed the ball to reliever Koji Uehara (0-2). But a hustling Hernandez was safe at first in a bang-bang play.
Xander Bogaerts and Andrew Benintendi then singled, loading the bases. Strop came in and bounced a 2-2 pitch to Ramirez, bringing Hernandez home. Mitch Moreland’s grounder scored a run before Russell’s error allowed two more to score.
Matt Barnes (3-0) worked one scoreless inning after completing his four-game suspension for throwing behind the head of Baltimore’s Manny Machado. Craig Kimbrel got the final three outs.
Chicago trailed 2-1 before Jon Jay scored from second after reliever Joe Kelly bounced a pitch past Christian Vazquez in the seventh.
Jay’s headfirst slide beat Vazquez’s throw to Kelly after the catcher couldn’t find the ball for a few seconds. He was originally called out, but the call was challenged.
After playing the first two games in summer-like temperatures, the teams took the field to a chilly 47 degrees.
That didn’t seem to affect the distance of Ramirez’s homer, estimated at 440 feet after it completely left Fenway Park over the Green Monster seats in the first.
On Saturday, he had one estimated at 469, the longest at Fenway this season.
Bryant homered to deep center.
Boston starter Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine over six innings, allowing one run and five hits.
Chicago’s Kyle Hendricks gave up two runs and three hits in six innings.
WORTH NOTING
Cubs pitching coach Chris Bosio is expected to rejoin the team Monday after leaving a week ago for a personal matter.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Red Sox: Manager John Farrell said 3B Pablo Sandoval, placed on the disabled list April 24 with a sprained right knee, still hasn’t started any baseball activities and is only going through range of motion exercises.
CURSE BUSTERS
The 2016 World Series trophy, won by the Cubs to end their 108-year drought, and the 2004 one captured by the Red Sox, their first in 86 years, were together on a table under the stands behind right field. Fans had the chance to take pictures with the trophies for a $20 donation to charity.
There was a steady flow of fans dressed in both Red Sox and Cubs jerseys.
UP NEXT
Cubs: LHP Brett Anderson (2-0, 3.54 ERA) is set to face Philadelphia RHP Vince Velasquez (1-2, 6.33) at Wrigley Field on Monday night.
Red Sox: RHP Rick Porcello (1-3, 4.75 ERA) hopes to end a string of losses in three consecutive starts Monday. Dylan Bundy (3-1, 1.65) is slated to start for Baltimore.
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Inmates Charged With Attempted Murder Of Prison Guards Denied Bond
CHICAGO (CBS) – Three inmates already spending time behind bars for attempted murder are now in more trouble after allegedly beating Cook County jail guards.
CBS 2’s Sandra Torres was at bond court on Sunday.
A judge denied bond for the three inmates involved in a vicious attack of two correctional officers inside the Cook County jail on Wednesday night.
Surveillance video inside the cell block shows a key piece of evidence for prosecutors to file charges against them.
“The charges are attempted murder – sentencing range from 20-80 years upon conviction,” said Craig Taczy Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney.
21-year-old Terrence Lynom, 19-year-old David Bush, and 20-year-old Taiwan McNeal also face charges for aggravated battery and bodily harm to a police officer. The two deputies had to be taken to area hospitals for treatment.
“Victim one suffered an orbital floor fracture and a nasal fracture. Victim two suffered a concussion and a loss of consciousness,” Taczy said.
The incident happened in a super maximum-security part of the jail.
In court, prosecutors said Bush initiated the ordeal, becoming aggressive with one of the officers. Then McNeal and Lynom joined in punching the officers repeatedly.
“Our correctional officers have exceptionally difficult jobs,” Taczy said.
Cara Smith with the Cook County Sherriff’s office said these types of incidents are largely due to the length of stay for inmates in the Cook County jail.
“These individuals, young violent offenders, sit in limbo in pretrial status for years and it takes a volatile environment and makes it more volatile,” Taczy said.
All three inmates are being kept in a special unit for non-compliant individuals. They are scheduled to be back in court on Monday.
In the meantime, both officers are still recovering from their injuries, but hope to be back at work soon.
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Iglesias Drives In 3 To Help Tigers End Streak
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers got two things they needed Sunday afternoon.
They put up big runs, got four scoreless innings from their bullpen and ended a four-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
“We’ve been quiet with the bats, but we got two in the ninth yesterday, so maybe that was the turning point,” Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said. “We were much better today, and the pitching held on for us.”
Jordan Zimmermann (3-1) picked up a sloppy victory, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks in five-plus innings. He struck out five and gave up one homer.
Miguel Gonzalez (3-1) allowed seven runs on a career-high 14 hits in six innings. He walked one and struck out one as the White Sox lost their six-game winning streak.
“I was up with every pitch, and they were barreling up every mistake I made,” he said. “I just need to flush this one and move on.”
The White Sox took a 1-0 lead in the first on Jose Abreu’s RBI triple
Justin Upton’s fifth homer tied the game in the second. He then led off the fourth with a single, moved to second on Alex Avila’s hit and scored on Jim Adduci’s double to left-center field.
John Hicks made it four straight hits with an RBI single off Gonzalez to make it 3-1, and Adduci scored when Iglesias grounded out. Nick Castellanos finished the inning with an RBI single to make it a four-run game.
Melky Cabrera answered with an RBI single in the fifth, pulling the White Sox within 5-2, but Iglesias’ two-run double in the bottom of the inning put the Tigers up by five.
Todd Frazier led off the sixth with a long homer, but Chicago couldn’t score against Blaine Hardy and three other relievers.
TRAINER’S ROOM
White Sox: RHP James Shields, on the disabled list for the first time in his career, threw on Saturday and reported no problems with his strained right lat. After playing light catch for about 40 throws, he said that the way his arm reacts will determine if he will need a rehab start before joining the White Sox.
Tigers: CF JaCoby Jones went 1 for 7 in a rehab doubleheader for Triple-A Toledo on Saturday. Jones, who went on the disabled list on April 23 after being hit in the mouth by a pitch, was making his first rehab appearances.
RENTERIA SAVES GARCIA FROM HIMSELF
Renteria decided to pull Avisail Garcia in the fifth inning, knowing his right fielder wouldn’t ask to come out of the game. Garcia has been dealing with groin tightness throughout the series.
“It was pretty wet out there after the rain early in the game, and he only knows how to play at top speed,” Renteria said. “I just decided to be safe and get him out of there before it became a problem. Right now, I don’t see any reason he wouldn’t play tomorrow.”
DOING QUICK DAMAGE
The Tigers brought nine batters to the plate in their four-run fourth inning, but faced just 14 pitches from Gonzalez. Every hitter either got a hit or made an out on the first or second pitch of their at-bat.
“We just kept barreling up balls early in the count — there wasn’t any plan to attack him,” Avila said. “It just happened that way. We knew we needed to get Zimm a lead, and we had a great inning.”
IN THE RACE AFTER ONE MONTH
Sunday’s loss meant that the White Sox finish May a half-game behind Cleveland in the AL Central, but that’s higher than almost anyone predicted for them.
“We’re excited, because we’re playing well as a team,” Gonzalez said. “We lost today, but we won two of three here, and now we want to go to Kansas City and win another series. We believe that we can keep doing this.”
UP NEXT
White Sox: RHP Dylan Covey (0-1, 6.91) faces Kansas City LHP Jason Vargas (3-1, 1.40) in the first of a four-game series at Kauffman Stadium. The White Sox swept the Royals earlier this week in Chicago.
Tigers: LHP Daniel Norris (1-2, 4.71) takes on Indians RHP Trevor Bauer as Cleveland comes to Comerica Park for four games.
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Wines Of The World At Navy Pier May 9
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour is back in Chicago.
Two-hundred-forty-four of the world’s finest wineries from 16 countries will be pouring their best bottles.
“Each one will present one wine and all the wines have scored outstanding or 90 points or higher in Wine Spectator’s blind tastings,” said Tom Matthews, Executive Editor, Wine Spectator Magazine.
Matthews said people are drinking wine more than ever.
“Millennials are great wine drinkers and I think it’s because their parents were the first to integrate wine into an American lifestyle. Now it’s just part of everybody’s world. Every restaurant has a great wine list, people travel and vacation to wine regions and there’s a lot more interest in this fascinating subject,” he said.
244 of the world’s finest wineries from 16 countries will be pouring their best bottles. (Credit: Facebook/Wine Spectator)
The Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour gives patrons a chance to meet top winemakers and estate owners from around the globe. Matthews said the event is a good way to learn about wine.
“It’s one thing to read about and you have to learn the facts and it’s another thing to have a nice bottle at a restaurant, but when you can actually compare different wines from the same region, or different grape varieties in different regions, you really understand your pallet a lot better,” he said.
Matthews said the wine industry is flourishing and all 50 states produce it. Smaller wineries are popping up all across the country.
A team of sommeliers checks each bottle of wine before it’s approved for service at each seminar. (Credit: Facebook/Wine Spectator)
“In the Midwest, Michigan is the leader with Riesling and Sparking wines. California still makes 70 percent of the wine drunk in America. Smaller regions like New York state, Virginia, Texas and Michigan are really moving forward in quality,” he said.
The latest trend, he said, is Rose.
“Rose has become huge. It’s unbelievable. From a scorned, red-headed step child a few years ago, to something everyone is drinking all year around. It’s lead from the Roses from Provence, in Southern France but we’ve seen them from Italy, from Spain and from Southern California. They go with everything and they are fun to drink.”
The 2015 souvenir tasting book lists all the participating wineries and the wines they poured, with accompanying label images. (Credit: Facebook/Wine Spectator)
A portion of net proceeds from the event benefits the Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation, which supports scholarships and grants to students pursuing careers in the wine industry. The Wine Spectator Grand Tour is at Navy Pier, May 9, 7-9 p.m.
Tickets are $295 and can be purchased here.
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Holmes: Bears’ Draft Class Shows Emboldened Ryan Pace But Doesn’t Provide Immediate Help
By Laurence W. Holmes–
(CBS) Before I start my analysis of the Bears’ draft class, I’d like to put a couple points on the record:
1) Scouting NFL talent is an inexact science. It’s difficult. I understand that, and I understand the danger in making pronouncements on a draft before a couple of years have passed.
2) Bears general manager Ryan Pace scored some victories in the 2016 draft: Jordan Howard, Cody Whitehair and Leonard Floyd played well. He’s earned some draft capital.
With that being said, this was an arrogant draft by the Bears.
If I were coach John Fox, I’m not sure I’d be happy with the events of the last three days. After two losing seasons that seemingly had the franchise looking like it was going backward, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of help on the way for this upcoming season. Most of Chicago’s five draft picks seems to be about the future. That’s the general manager’s job, but a head coach is trying to win every week — especially a head coach who’s in his 60s and is probably on his last stop in the NFL in that position.
The picks that Pace made signaled an emboldened general manager who’s been given a mandate by ownership to not worry about a quick fix. As an overall strategy, I’m OK with that. One of the criticisms around the league right now is that there isn’t enough time to get organizations turned around, and if you make too many firings, it puts you in a really bad cycle that’s difficult to get out of. Perhaps Fox is here for the long haul too, but lack of talent isn’t his only problem — which is a column for a later date.
It’s going to be difficult for most of the draft class to dress on game day.
When I watched tape of quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, I saw a good athlete who can chuck the ball. He’s still raw and will need time to acclimate to the professional game. Could the Bears have gotten him without giving up multiple picks to move up from No. 3 to No. 2 overall? We’ll never know, but Trubisky better be great because this team needs bodies.
If you’re Fox, are you going to have Trubisky as your backup on game day? It’s hard for me to see that. Will you dress three quarterbacks? Perhaps, but it’s not like the Bears are flush with talent. Every spot on the 46-man game-day roster is precious, and the Bears aren’t in a position to have luxury actives.
Tight end Adam Shaheen, the team’s second-round pick, has a clear path to making game day roster. The Bears’ tight end spot is need of an infusion, but he’s making a big jump from bullying Division-II players to lining up and blocking grown men in the NFL. It wouldn’t shock me if his development took some time.
Fourth-round safety Eddie Jackson’s path to the active roster is pretty clear too. Even with the the money the Bears spent on the defensive backfield in free agency, it’s still a position group that’s ripe for a fresh body. Defenders from Alabama are usually pro-ready.
Running back Tarik Cohen, also taken in the fourth round, is another player who’s going to have to deal with a jump up in competition. There are NFL players in the MEAC and SWAC, but Cohen is also fighting a battle against size. He’s 5-foot-6 and 179 pounds. How he’s deployed will be interesting.
Offensive lineman Jordan Morgan, taken in the fifth round, feels like a player you stash on the practice squad. He’s another player making the transition from Division-II to the NFL.
Nolan Narowcki wrote this at in his evaluation in this year’s draft guide: “Senior Bowl struggles clearly showed the need for a year of seasoning, though has upside to continue developing and work habits to fend for a starting job in Year 3.”
Also, it’s not like the Bears are hurting at guard. It’s probably their strongest position group with Josh Sitton and Kyle Long and then Whitehair’s versatility.
It’s now the third year of the Pace-Fox era, and that’s my biggest problem with this draft. For a team coming off a 3-13 season, you would think there were more immediate needs Pace would want to address.
When I look at the Bears’ board, I see a quarterback who they’re hoping won’t play this year. I see three project players in Shaheen, Cohen and Morgan. And I see the Bears taking another questionable medical risk in Jackson, who previously tore his ACL and has a rod in his leg.
This was the draft of a team that had room to groom players, a draft of a team that was looking toward the future and not the present. If that’s the case, fine, but it’s been seven years since the Bears made the playoffs and five years since they’ve had an above-.500 record. If this is a quiet rebuild, I wonder how Fox feels about it and how the organization justifies raising ticket prices.
I’ve seen some praise for Pace being bold, I’d rather him pick his spots with that boldness. We’ll look back on 2017 as the draft that made or broke this regime.
Laurence Holmes hosts the Laurence Holmes Show on 670 The Score. Follow him on Twitter @LaurenceWHolmes.
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Emma: Ryan Pace Is Betting On Himself
By Chris Emma–
(CBS) Conviction, by definition, is a strong persuasion or belief. It is firm and often can be bold.
This word, conviction, was used over and over again by Ryan Pace as he outlined this 2017 Bears draft class — from the bold move of Mitchell Trubisky to the pick of Kutztown lineman Jordan Morgan.
Pace trusted his scouting acumen and those around him in a draft that raised many eyebrows around the league.
“If we want to be great, you just can’t sit on your hands,” Pace said of Trubisky, offering sentiments that would ultimately reflect upon the entire class. “There are times when you’ve got to be aggressive, and when you have conviction on a guy, you can’t sit on your hands. I just don’t want to be average around here — I want to be great, and these are the moves you have to make.”
Let there be no doubt who’s in charge of rebuilding the Bears. Pace has bet his future as a general manager on the upside of his draft picks.
There are no sure things in the NFL Draft, but there are some picks safer than others. Pace and the Bears choose to live dangerously.
Trubisky had to be the Bears’ guy. They were willing to part ways with picks to just ensure he would be theirs, refusing to settle for another quarterback or a defensive player. Pace and his brass worked with the quarterback and his party to tightly seal away their secret. Trubisky is now the future of this franchise.
Adam Shaheen was the tight end so coveted. He looked like a man among boys on film, just embarrassing the Division II competition. It was a surprising pick, though that would prove to be a trend. Shaheen’s upside is impressive.
Eddie Jackson is probably the safest pick of the bunch, and he’s coming off a broken leg. The safety out of Alabama says he should be ready for training camp. The Bears would love to see him emerge in their secondary. Pace traded up to get him after a run on defensive players forced his hand.
Tarik Cohen, “The Human Joystick,” went seven picks later. The running back stands at just 5-foot-6, and his film is impressive. But Cohen hails from North Carolina A&T, and the MEAC isn’t exactly the SEC. He could be the next Darren Sproles or the next Garrett Wolfe.
Morgan was the final pick of the class. He earned the Gene Upshaw Award as the top Division II offensive lineman. With no picks in the sixth and seventh rounds, Bears fans were able to Google facts about Kutztown.
What’s the letter grade for this class? An “I” for interesting? Maybe an “O” for odd? How about an “H” for huh?
Those are the reactions from outside of the war room at Halas Hall. Inside those walls, there was surely jubilation. Pace and his scouts have been hard at work for months to construct this draft board. It didn’t look like anyone else’s, nor should it. After all, this is Pace’s project.
With his first draft pick as general manager, Pace chose West Virginia receiver Kevin White, despite just two seasons of major college competition. Last April, he moved up two picks to select Georgia linebacker Leonard Floyd, another player the Bears just had to have. They went best player available in the second round and chose center Cody Whitehair instead of filling a position of need.
Then in need of a quarterback, Pace passed on Dak Prescott three times in that fourth round and instead went with defense — linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski, safety Deon Bush and cornerback Deiondre’ Hall. He moved in the fifth round for a running back, Jordan Howard.
Pace is acting upon his plan to build the Bears a sustainable situation after years of flux. He didn’t draft with a fear of what could happen after 2017. That would’ve brought the Bears Jamal Adams or Solomon Thomas instead of a redshirt quarterback.
Frankly, it’s quite possible that none of the Bears’ five draft picks are starters this season. That’s OK, because this is a long-term rebuild. Each of these players will require a year of grooming — more than your average rookie.
Fans often haven’t heard of a Day 3 pick, but it’s rare to not know of the school’s existence. But the Bears did their work from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
We won’t truly know this class until several years from now, like we won’t know what the Bears will become until Pace’s plan unfolds.
The Bears could’ve worked with the conventional approach this draft, taking a defensive end in the first round, selecting a safety in the second, maybe a quarterback in the third or fourth. They could’ve drafted players from Notre Dame, USC, Texas and Nebraska. It all would have seemed so crisp. The fan base would have been elated.
But Pace stuck to his convictions, believing something great will come. It’s admirable and quite a gamble.
If it all goes wrong, somebody else will be left cleaning up his mess.
Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago’s sports scene and more for CBSChicago.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670 and like his Facebook page.
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Rain Makes For Busy Days For Flood Damage Restoration Companies
CHICAGO (CBS) — The steady rain has led to a steady stream of phone calls into companies that restore flooded basements.
Bob Martinez, owner of All Flood and Fire in northwest suburban Wheeling, said his company has been getting calls from the north shore, Arlington Heights, and Buffalo Grove. WBBM’s Rob Hart reports.
He said flood mitigation technology, like sump pumps and sewer systems, are much better now than in recent years.
“We used to get calls all the time, where the street sewers were backing into homes. That rarely happens any more because the sewer systems are getting so much better,” Martinez said.
Homeowners have a short window in which to remove the water and start the drying process.
“Mold possibly starts after 72 hours. So you have 72 hours to get that drying close to done,” he said.
Martinez said sump pumps are to blame for most basement floods. Sump pumps are better, he said, but they only last for six years. Martinez said some homeowners keep their pumps for as long as 20 years.
But, he said, our slow, steady rain is good for basements because sump pumps can keep up with the water.
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Celebrity Chef Celebrates 30 Years In Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — For Chef Rick Bayless, it all started with his love affair with Mexico.
“My wife and I lived there for five years. We spent those years traveling every state in Mexico to write a book on regional Mexican cooking,” he said.
In the Spring of 1987, he and his wife opened Frontera Grill on Clark, an homage of sorts to his time south of the border. WBBM’s Lisa Fielding reports.
“I had always had a job in a restaurant, I had opened my own little catering business, but what I was really interested in was the relationship between Mexican culture and it’s food so I decided to go down that path.” he said.
Frontera made its debut in Chicago’s River North. Bayless said the neighborhood is nothing like it was back then.
“River North is now a hot spot, lots of clubs, lots of nightclub but it was not that way when we moved in 1987. It was a pretty sleazy neighborhood. It was where we could afford and put down roots,” he said. “Over the years, we’ve had an amazing change in the restaurant world in Chicago and I’m so honored to be part of this development.”
Chef Rick Bayless now owns Frontera, Topolobampo, Xoco, Leña Brava and Cruz Blanca Brewery & TaquerÃa (WBBM/Shannon Blum)
Five more Chicago area restaurants, 9 cookbooks and 11 seasons later of his TV show “Mexico-One Plate at at Time,” Bayless is celebrating 30 years of his cooking empire.
“I just remember being so exhausted when I opened Frontera 30 years ago. On our days off, I would sleep all day long,” he laughed. “And I thought I can’t even manage one restaurant, I couldn’t imagine any more.”
The key to his longevity?
“We change our menus in all of our restaurants every four weeks. That keeps us fresh. That sense of respect for our staff, creating a strong family atmosphere, changing the menus constantly, working with local farms it’s what’s kept us in business for 30 years.”
Chef Rick Bayless celebrates the 30-year anniversary of Frontera. (Credit: Frontera)
Bayless said he’s most proud of his partnership with local farmers and his good food movement that began more than 20 years ago.
“When we started, there was not a single farmer’s market in Chicago. Nobody could buy from local farmers and there were only three chef-owned restaurants in Chicago. Now, most of the restaurants are chef-owned and everybody buys fresh, seasonable, sustainably raised from our local farmers and it’s a glorious place to work right now.”
The Frontera Farmer Foundation is an organization that promotes family farming and sustainable food systems.
“When we started there were no farmers we could buy from. I started looking around for farms and a lot of them didn’t have what they needed to be productive and profitable. We started investing in their farms, and they paid us back in product. We eventually made it into a 501C3 non for profit. Instead of no interest loans, we give them grants and then we buy their products,” he said. “Over the last dozen years, we’ve invested 2 million dollars in local farms through the Frontera Farmer Foundation.” Bayless said.
Bayless is celebrating 30 years of his cooking empire with a party at the Art Institute of Chicago (WBBM/Lisa Fielding)
Bayless is throwing a big party on Sunday at the Art Institute’s Modern Wing to celebrate three decades in Chicago.
“It celebrates how far we’ve come in good food in Chicago,” he said.
The event is a joint effort of the Frontera Farmer Foundation and FamilyFarmed, a nonprofit that works with farm and food entrepreneurs to build the market for healthy, local and sustainable food. The event is the night before Chicago hosts the annual James Beard Foundation Awards Gala.
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“The Chainsmokers” Crash Huntley High School’s Prom
CHICAGO (CBS) — A band who played a concert in Rosemont this weekend, decided to take their party “on the road.”
That road trip happened to be just right across the street, to a high school prom.
“The Chainsmokers” crashed Huntley High School’s prom on Saturday night at the Hyatt Regency in Rosemont.
The surprise was made possible after students emailed the band knowing they were making a tour stop right across the street at the Allstate Arena.
The band coordinated the surprise visit with the high school principal.
“The Chainsmokers” posted a photo on twitter saying, “We crashed this prom just now. It was across the street from our area show, so why not.”
“The Chainsmokers” performed their hit song “Closer” and then ran over to the Allstate Arena for their Saturday night concert at Allstate Arena in Rosemont.
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Funeral Will Be Friday For Semaj Crosby, Joliet Baby Found Dead
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – Visitation and a funeral are planned Friday for a 11 1/2-month-old girl who was found dead in a northern Illinois home after going missing.
The Chicago Tribune reports that the family of Semaj Crosby made arrangements with Minor-Morris Funeral Home owner and Joliet City Council member Terry Morris. The visitation will be 9 a.m. Friday followed by a service at 11 a.m. at Prayer Tower Ministries in Joliet. The girl will be buried at Elmhurst Cemetery in Joliet. Morris says the cemetery is donating a gravesite to the family.
The girl’s body was found Thursday in a home under what police called “deplorable” conditions and frequented by “squatters.” Authorities have called the toddler’s death “suspicious.” The girl’s mother reported her missing Tuesday.
An autopsy found a cause of death is “pending further studies.”
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Bernstein: Bears’ Draft Class Filled With Characters
By Dan Bernstein–
CBSChicago.com senior columnist
(CBS) I’ve no idea how good this new crop of young Bears is or how their presence will alter the team’s proximity to winning a Super Bowl. Aside from the top pick, the truth is that I don’t know much of anything about any of them.
And you don’t either, so stop it. This exercise in curation by general manager Ryan Pace, his personal collection of exotic items to be put on display for us appropriately close to the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium, is only certain to be a gift to people who do what we do — spend a ridiculous amount of time talking about the Bears.
Let’s be real in admitting that these people are characters for us as much as they are players, and to going back and imagining the descriptions in a pitch meeting with writers and executive producers of the reality show is one way to appreciate just how great this is.
“The top pick …this is one of the stars, obviously, and we bring him into the plot with a shocking trade, one that may have never needed to be made that puts extra pressure on him to succeed. Nice enough kid, looks the part, but is imbued with a sense of mystery since he only started 13 games in college and doesn’t say a whole lot when he talks. Oh, and he’s not starting this year. Exhibition games will actually mean something when he plays, now, and every incompletion and interception the starter throws will mean we cut to a shot of the kid biding his time. Great stuff.”
“Second-rounder played for a tiny college nobody recognizes, so no one has seen him play. But he’s the size of a Yeti and was relatively recently urged to play football instead of basketball. Massive guy at a position of need and will stand out in every drill and game rep. The camera will find him.”
“Of course we had to have somebody representing a top-tier college program, a name possibly familiar to fans who watch on Saturdays, but this one has suffered two major leg injuries that dropped him well down the draft boards. But he’s smart and polished and pedigreed, so he could emerge as a lead role in season 2.”
“This you won’t believe — ‘The Human Joystick’ is only 5-foot-6 but has supernatural quickness and agility. He also arrives from a small school having starred against lesser competition where he racked up multiple highlight plays, but he’s best known for a viral video in which he catches two footballs simultaneously while doing a backflip, shirtless. Also … and this is something writers are still working out … his last name appears more likely to belong to a tax attorney or gastroenterologist, so there could be some kind of emotional reveal or major plot-twist down the road. Like that Simpsons where Jackie Mason played Krusty’s father.”
“And the last guy comes from Division II, where he played tackle but is now expected to play guard. As a redshirt in 2012, he gained 70 pounds in a year, so if he could give us a compelling subplot by resuming that pace, he could be 519 pounds by his third season. We may have to re-think the name, since it’s hard to remember which part is first and last.”
And now they get to interact with all of the Bears dramatis personae you have already grown to love or hate from your time spent paying attention to your favorite protagonists and villains, if not binge-watching previous episodes.
The jury may still be out on how good Ryan Pace is in selecting quality football players to make his team better, but he’s proving to at least be quite the casting director.
Dan Bernstein is a co-host of 670 The Score’s “Bernstein and Goff Show” in afternoon drive. You can follow him on Twitter @dan_bernstein and read more of his columns here.
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Flood Watch In Effect As Rains, Winds Continue To Hit Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — The National Weather Service continued Sunday the issued Flood Watches, Warnings and Advisories for the Chicagoland area.
The National Weather Service in Chicago issued a Flash Flood Watch which remains in effect until Monday morning. The Flash Flood watch continues for portions of Illinois and Indiana, including Cook, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Livingston, and Will counties in Illinois and Benton, Jasper, Lake, Newton, and Porter counties in Indiana.
Storms are expected throughout the rest of the weekend, with a high of 51 degrees and a low of 49 degrees forecast Sunday with 1-2 inches of rainfall, according to the NWS Chicago.
Showers are expected before 2 p.m. Sunday, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 and 3 p.m. Showers are expected to continue throughout the afternoon and into the evening, with a chance of thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Breezy conditions are expected, with northeast winds recaching between 15-20 mph with gusts as high as 30 mph.
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.
Periods of moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall are expected through Sunday evening, according to NWS Chicago. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts are possible across the area.
The National Weather Service in Chicago issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois and Indiana:
– Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake County
– Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake County
– Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County
– Des Plaines River at Riverside affecting Cook County
– Fox River at Algonquin Tailwater affecting Kane and McHenry
Counties
– Iroquois River at Iroquois affecting Iroquois County
– Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake and Newton Counties
– Mazon River near Coal City affecting Grundy County
– Sugar Creek at Milford affecting Iroquois County
An extended period of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has led to rises on area rivers, according to the NWS Chicago. With additional rainfall expected Sunday, numerous points on area rivers will exceed flood stage.
The National Weather Service warns if you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate route.
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Flood Advisory for the Rock River at Dixon affecting Lee County. One to 2 inches of rain has fallen over the Rock River basin over the past 24 hours. This has led to rises on the Rock and other area rivers.
As of 7 a.m. Sunday, O’ Hare International Airport had seen 0.09 inches of new rain, the weather service said. Yesterday, O’Hare saw 1.95 inches of new rainfall. Despite the conditions, there are currently no delays at O’Hare or Midway International Airport, according to the Chicago Department of Aviation.
Showers and a possible thunderstorm are forecast Sunday evening into Monday, with some storms potentially bringing heavy rainfall, the weather service said. Breezy conditions are expected to continue with northeast winds reaching between 15-20 mph and becoming southwest after midnight with gusts up to 25 mph.
To keep up with the storm’s latest conditions and more, visit the CBS Chicago Weather page or download the CBS Chicago Weather app.
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Man, 50, Stabbed On Red Line Train In Wrigleyville
CHICAGO (CBS) — A 50-year-old man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line train Sunday morning just north of the Addison Street station in Wrigleyville.
About 8 a.m., the man was traveling southbound on the train in the 900 block of West Addison Street when a 23-year-old passenger walked up to him unprovoked and menacingly waved a small knife before stabbing him in the left hip, causing a small laceration, according to Chicago Police.
When police arrived, the 23-year-old attempted to run away and was taken into custody following a short chase, police said. Charges were pending Sunday.
The 50-year-old was treated at the scene by Chicago Fire, but refused further medical attention, police said.
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President Trump’s 100th Day Brings Nationwide Protests
CHICAGO (CBS) – President Donald Trump’s 100th Day in office was marked Saturday, and on Sunday, an op-ed he wrote outlining what he calls success will appear in the Washington Post.
They include what he refers to as an effort to remove job-killing regulations, along with immigration reform and protecting America’s borders.
Thousand protested Saturday nationwide, criticizing the President.
CBS 2’s Jeremy Ross has more on the Presidential milestone and what it means locally.
Environmentalists and health care critics offered their take on the political environment on Saturday, some describing the first 100 days, as feeling a lot longer.
Protestors chanted at a healthcare rally.
“Healthcare is a human right – fight, fight, fight.”
“The number one cause of bankruptcy is America is due to medical bills – fight, fight, fight.”
“We won’t tolerate that people have to die because of lack of healthcare in one of the richest countries in the world.”
Local healthcare providers said they are marching against a fragmented for-profit system.
They hope to put pressure on lawmakers for both an alternative to Obamacare and Trumpcare.
Critics argue the President’s inability to repeal and replace Obamacare is a scratch on his 100 day record, but in a tweet this he hinted that could change.
“If our healthcare plan is approved, you will see real healthcare and premiums will start tumbling down,” President Trump tweeted.
Hundreds protested Saturday downtown in the rain drawing attention to climate change and what they call the president putting companies ahead of our climate.
RELATED: Chicago’s Climate March On Trump’s 100th Day
There are fears the possible major funding cuts to the environmental protection agency could limit or close down Chicago’s office.
Despite that, protesters ask the President for more federal protection and funding for things like water and air quality.
“He needs to listen because we’re not going anywhere. Wooooo,” the crowd cheered.
The President defended his environmental stance one week ago with a tweet writing, “I am committed to keeping our air and water clean, but always remember that economic growth enhances environmental protection. Jobs matter!”
As for the next 100 days, activists said you can expect more protests ahead until policies change.
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Friends And Family Mourn The Death Of 18-Year-Old Tevin Jones
CHICAGO (CBS) – Friends and family of a young mentor to kids on the South Side struggled Saturday night to cope with his death.
Tevin Jones was killed by a driver in a stolen vehicle in the West Pullman neighborhood.
CBS 2’s Sandra Torres takes a look at his life and the tragic way it ended.
Tevin Jones will be remembered for having a passion for skating and love for his community.
“Tevin was so good to the point that one would walk in to a skating rink and they would say I want to be just like him. The moves he would do. There was no move he couldn’t do,” said Osiris Carroll, Jones’ friend.
The 18-year old was about to graduate from Perspective High School in Calumet, but on Friday, he lost his life to a crash in the West Pullman neighborhood.
“This is devastating,” said Lakeyna Starks, Jones’ friend. “I’m so devastated. I just lost a brother, a skate partner, everything.”
REALTED: 18-Year-Old Killed In Crash Involving Stolen Vehicle
Chicago police said Tevin Jones was driving a Toyota Corolla around 8 p.m. Friday. He was crossing the intersection at 127th Street and Throop when a stolen white SUV ran a red light to get away from police, and cause the Toyota Corolla to crash into another vehicle.
Surveillance video shows the moment of the impact that killed Jones and injured his passenger.
“Unfortunately Tevin was a victim of this nonsense that is out here,” Carroll said.
And while police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, Carroll and others plan on having a skating event next Friday in Tevin’s honor.
“All the skaters, everybody is coming down here just to skate, just to skate because that is what he loved,” Starks said.
One person is in custody and charges are pending.
Chicago police are still looking for four other suspects.
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Carjacking, Auto Thefts Reported On North Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — A carjacking and a series of auto thefts were reported Friday on the North Side.
In each incident, a male offender stole victims’ vehicles at gunpoint, or stole vehicles that were left running, unlocked and unattended, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
The carjacking happened about 7:05 p.m. Friday in the 700 block of North Armour Street, police said.
The auto thefts happened:
– about 9:45 a.m. Friday in the 800 block of North Michigan Avenue;
– about 10:20 a.m. Friday in the 700 block of West Wabansia Avenue;
– at 11:19 a.m Friday in the 700 block of West Hubbard Street;
– about 6:45 p.m. Friday in the 1900 block of North Lincoln Avenue;
– at 2:46 p.m. Friday in the 3500 block of North Clark Street; and
– about 9:05 p.m. Friday in the 1300 block of North Bosworth.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing all dark clothing, or a black and gray hooded sweatshirt, police said.
Anyone with information should call Area North detectives at (312) 744-8263.
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Woman Killed In I-294 Crash Early Sunday
CHICAGO (CBS) — A west suburban Hillside woman died in a crash early Sunday on I-294, authorities said.
At 2:22 a.m., Monique Robinson, 28, was driving a 2014 Chevrolet northbound on I-294 near milepost 13 when she lost control of the vehicle, struck the left wall and stopped in the center lane, according to a statement from Illinois State Police. A 35-year-old woman driving a 2005 Kia then struck the Chevrolet.
Robinson was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where she was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the Kia was not injured.
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Woman Arrested In Glen Ellyn After Abandoned Car Hit By Train
CHICAGO (CBS) — A west suburban woman was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving after her abandoned car was hit by a train Saturday evening in west suburban Glen Ellyn, police said.
Michelle Regan, a 41-year-old Joliet native, was not in her car when a Union Pacific freight train moving east about 7:50 p.m. struck it at Prospect Avenue, according to Glen Ellyn police. The collision caused extensive damage to the car and a crossing warning mechanism, and it was unknown whether the train was damaged.
A west suburban woman was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving after her abandoned car was hit by a train Saturday evening in west suburban Glen Ellyn, police said. (Credit: Glen Ellyn police)
Officers had cleared the area for safety after they were unsuccessful removing the car from the tracks before the train arrived, police said. There were no injuries in the crash.
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Chicago Area Hit With Over An Inch Of New Rainfall
CHICAGO (CBS) — A flood advisory is in effect after heavy rain and wind moved into Chicago Saturday evening, bringing over an inch of new rain.
At 10 p.m. Saturday, O’Hare International Airport had seen 1.49 inches of new rainfall, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago. Despite the conditions, there are currently no delays at O’Hare or Midway International Airport.
Stormy conditions are expected throughout the rest of the weekend, with a high of 59 degrees and a low of 51 degrees forecast for Sunday with over an inch of additional rainfall, the weather service said. As a result, the North Branch of the Chicago River could reach flood stage late Sunday.
Wind and heavy rainfall had led to some downed trees and branches throughout the city, according to the Department of Streets and Sanitation.
In addition, a flash flood warning is currently in effect in Peoria and other areas southwest of Chicago, the weather service said.
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The Implications Of Artificial Intelligence In Small Business
The implications of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in small business are profound, and will sure to evolve and shape the way small businesses are conducted and handled. Currently, the technology available allows small businesses to use their existing data to build predictive models. Thus, small business owners have the opportunity to take advantage of large data sets, and use statistical analysis and predictive modeling to determine the best way to grow their business and adjust accordingly. This is huge for small business as the technology is readily available and can grow a small business quickly. However, the impact of A.I. will make human interaction less frequent and because of this, small business owners should also continue to focus on what makes small business great: excellent customer service, the ability to accommodate and the local focused aspect.
Regardless of the technological advances, human interaction and contact is desired by most. It is an advantage that technology cannot replace. With this knowledge, small business owners can prepare for artificial intelligence and its related technologies through a number of ways.
Systematize business
Be proactive and automate as much as possible related to the business. For example, have a business website, utilize a payroll software program, and implement multi-channel marketing that includes email, social media, mobile and web options. With a little research and insight, many aspects of a small business can be automated through the use of digital tools reasonably priced in the marketplace.
Emphasize customer service
As mentioned earlier, there is no technology available that can replace human interaction, and the importance of excellent customer service cannot be emphasized enough. The customer should receive an excellent product or service from a small business, but also receive an outstanding customer experience.
Build business network
Connecting with others will be imperative as artificial intelligence increases. Business networking is essential to business success and staying current. Networking with customers, other small business owners, suppliers, distributors and others will ease with the transition of the age of A.I.
This article was written by Michelle M. Guilbeau for CBS Small Business Pulse.
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Saturday, April 29, 2017
Rizzo Hits 1 Of Cubs’ 3 HRs In 7-4 Win Over Red Sox
CHICAGO (CBS) — Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run homer, and Miguel Montero and Ben Zobrist had solo shots, helping the Chicago Cubs rebound from a series-opening loss with a 7-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Kris Bryant had two hits and scored twice for Chicago, backing a decent start by former Red Sox righty John Lackey.
Lackey (2-3) gave up four runs in six innings, snapping his string of losses in three straight starts. He was part of Boston’s 2013 World Series title team.
Hanley Ramirez and Andrew Benintendi had solo homers for the Red Sox, who have the majors’ fewest homers.
Steven Wright (1-3) gave up five runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings.
Wade Davis pitched the ninth for his sixth save.
With summer-like temperatures for the second straight day and a marquee matchup with the defending champs, there was added buzz around the ballpark hours before the game.
Mixed in the fans flocking around Fenway Park were numerous Cubs fans wearing jerseys — many with “Sandberg,” ”Bryant” or “Rizzo” on the back. There was a loud “Let’s Go Cubbies!” in the ninth.
The Cubs overcame a 4-2 deficit with a run in the sixth inning and three in a seventh that was highlighted by two errors on one play.
Zobrist’s run-scoring grounder sliced it to 4-3. Montero homered leading off the seventh against Wright before Kyle Schwarber’s RBI single pushed them ahead.
Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts threw the ball away for an error on Rizzo’s fielder’s choice, allowing Schwarber to score. First baseman Mitch Moreland retrieved and fired it into left field.
Jackie Bradley Jr.’s RBI single made it 1-0 in the second.
Benintendi had a sacrifice fly and Ramirez belted his homer over the Green Monster seats completely out of Fenway, a shot estimated at 469 feet, in the third.
With all the hitters facing knuckleballer Wright for the first time, many had weak swings the first time up before Bryant opened the fourth with a hard single and Rizzo followed with his drive to the back of Chicago’s bullpen.
Benintendi hit his homer over Boston’s bullpen.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Red Sox: Ace LHP David Price, out since spring training with a strained left elbow, threw a two-inning simulated game before batting practice. “I know when he walked off he said he felt good,” manager John Farrell said. The plan is to have a bullpen Monday and another simulated Thursday.
SPECIAL GUEST
Cubs President Theo Epstein brought Pete Frates, a former Boston College baseball captain who was diagnosed with ALS five years ago and inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise funds for the disease, onto the field before the game. He also went to the clubhouse and brought Bryant and Rizzo with him after introducing manager Joe Maddon.
WHAT’S THAT?
The Cubs hadn’t faced a knuckleballer since 2011.
That year, they lost to then-Boston RHP Tim Wakefield before beating R.A. Dickey — with Toronto at the time — four days later.
UP NEXT
Cubs: RHP Kyle Hendricks (2-1, 4.50 ERA) is set to start Sunday night’s nationally televised finale with his first career start against Boston.
Red Sox: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (1-1, 3.12) is slated to make his first career start against the Cubs.
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18-Year-Old Killed In Crash Involving Stolen Vehicle
CHICAGO (CBS) — A young mentor to kids on the south side was killed in a crash involving a stolen vehicle in the West Pullman neighborhood Friday night.
Chicago Police say they have one person in custody and are looking for four others who caused the crash that killed 18-year-old Tevin Jones.
Jones was well-known for his skating and for making a difference in his community. And inside the rink on 87th Street, rollerskating is helping many cope with the loss of a member of their skating family.
“This is devastating. I’m so devastated, I just lost a brother, a skate partner, everything,” said Lakeyna Starks, a friend of Jones. “I’m very hurt. I wish he wasn’t at the scene at the time.”
About 8 p.m., officers saw a white Ford driving off from the 12700 block of South Halsted, police said. The Ford drove west, running a red light before striking a red Toyota Corolla — the car Jones was driving — at the intersection of 127th Street and Throop. The impact caused Jones’ car to crash into another vehicle.
Surveillance video shows the moment of impact that killed Jones and injured his passenger.
“Unfortunately Tevin was just a victim of this nonsense that’s out here,” said Osiris Carroll, another friend.
Carroll also knew Jones from the skating community.
“Tevin was a wholesome guy, he was well-rounded, he was educated. And he was defying the odds of growing up on the south side of Chicago,” Carroll added.
Carroll, among others, are planning a skating event next Friday in Jones’ honor.
“All the skaters, everybody, they are all coming down here just to skate, because that’s what he loved.”
Jones’ friends said they are also planning to have a candlelight vigil at Perspective High School in Calumet Sunday night. Jones was set to graduate from Perspective in a few months.
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Cabrera, Abreu, Sox Beat Tigers 6-4 In 10, 6th Win In Row
CHICAGO (CBS) — Melky Cabrera led off the 10th inning with a solo homer off Justin Wilson and Avisail Garcia added an RBI triple, lifting the Chicago White Sox over the Detroit Tigers 6-4 Saturday for their sixth straight win.
Jose Abreu homered twice in his return to the lineup for Chicago. Detroit has lost four in a row.
The White Sox held onto a two-run lead in the 10th with David Robinson (1-0) making the most of a chance to pitch a second inning after losing a two-run advantage in the ninth.
Wilson (1-1) hadn’t allowed a hit or a run in his first 11 appearances this season until Cabrera hit his first homer of the season.
Abreu, who played for the first time since leaving a game Wednesday with a hip injury, hit solo home runs to give the White Sox two-run leads in the third and eighth innings as he cleared the fences for the first time this season.
Chicago’s Derek Holland allowed two runs on five hits and two walks in six-plus innings. Anthony Swarzak followed and got Jose Iglesias to hit into an inning-ending double play in the seventh, extending his scoreless-inning streak to 12 1-3 innings over nine games. Tommy Kahnle struck out the side in order in the eighth for a White Sox bullpen that went into the day with 7 1-3 scoreless inning stretch over the previous two games.
Robertson, who had saves in his first five opportunities this season, allowed Victor Martinez to lead off the ninth with a solo homer, John Hicks to hit a one-out double and former teammate and pinch hitter Alex Avila to tie the game with a single.
With a chance to come back from another two-run deficit to extend the game, Martinez hit a fly to left with a runner on third to end it.
Tigers starter Michael Fulmer gave up three runs on four hits and three walks over six innings.
TRAINER’S ROOM
White Sox: Manager Rick Renteria said Abreu didn’t want to be held out of the lineup Saturday after missing a game to recover following an off day.
Tigers: OF JaCoby Jones, on the 10-day DL with a cut lip after being hit in the face by a pitch, started a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Toledo. … OF J.D. Martinez, on the 10-day DL with a sprained right foot, was in an extended spring training game on Friday.
UP NEXT
White Sox: RHP Miguel Gonzalez (3-0, 2.00) pitches Sunday with a shot to help Chicago earn a sweep at Detroit.
Tigers: RHP Jordan Zimmermann (2-1, 6.35) takes the mound, aiming for his second straight win.
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Bill Would Require Employers To Notify Employees About Bedbugs At Work
CHICAGO (CBS) — Illinois does not have a budget, but it may be getting a handle on bedbugs.
A bill, that’s already passed the Illinois House, would require employers to inform their employees if there are bedbugs at work.
“It’s a bedbug disclosure; it’s an employee’s act requiring employers to notify employees if a person certified as an instructional pest control has determined the presence of bedbugs at a place of employment,” said state representative Jaime Andrade.
Andrade added that the idea is to keep people from taking the bedbugs home with them. Like many invisible creatures, bedbugs can hitch a ride on your bag, for example.
Another bill requires cable companies, rent-to-own stores and similar places to inspect items that come back for bugs before they go out again.
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Vietnam Veterans Honored At ‘Thank You’ Event At College of DuPage
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs put on the first of several “thank you” events to be held throughout the state this year for Vietnam veterans.
Aside from thanking the more than 125 Vietnam veterans who took park in this week’s event at the College of DuPage, those still listed as “missing in action” were remembered at the “Missing Man” table.
“We have an empty plate and then we have salt, which symbolizes something. We have a lemon, we have a rose on the table, we have a bow on the vase, we have a bible on the table,” said Harry Sawyer, the assistant director of Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. “And with a chair folded up against the table showing that they’re just not there.”
One Vietnam veteran said he feels more respect now for his service than when he returned from the war.
“I wear my Vietnam veterans’ hat or my Air Force veterans’ hat, and I get ‘thank you’ at the ballpark all the time. It’s kind of neat; it’s a good feeling finally.”
Sawyer said he plans to stage one “thank you” event a month for the rest of the year. “We’re going to go to Aurora, I want to do one in Joliet, and then we’re going to work our way south to central Illinois and then southern Illinois.”
Vietnam veterans say Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have been better treated, in large part, because of the mistreatment they received.
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Chicago’s Climate March On Trump’s 100th Day
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicagoans marked President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office with a protest rally in the Loop and a moment of silence in front of Trump Tower.
And they came out in great numbers and miserable weather for the People’s Climate March.
“We are not just marching for climate justice; we are marching for all justice,” said one protester.
Many of the speakers’ remarks were directed at the Trump Administration.
“I say bologna!” said John O’Grady, President of the union representing EPA employees. “This administration is not guaranteeing clean air and clean water, they are deconstructing the US EPA [United States Environmental Protection Agency].”
Someone dressed as a polar bear and carried a sign that read, “I love climate change deniers. I find them to be tasty.”
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Bulls’ Bobby Portis Played Through 3rd-Degree Burn On Foot Late In Season
By Cody Westerlund–
CHICAGO (CBS) — The wandering mind of Bulls forward Bobby Portis caused him some pain for the final two months of the season.
Portis revealed Saturday that he’s been playing since March 4 with a third-degree burn atop his left foot that’s caused him pain. He suffered the injury when he left a heating pad on too long before a game against the Clippers.
“The heat pad burned me before the game,” Portis said. “I was actually on the table. I couldn’t feel because I had my headphones in. I didn’t feel it burning through.”
Portis has been in pain since, calling it “bloody and nasty” after playing games. Doctors told him he’d be in pain for three to four months. There was no infection, Portis said.
Portis never missed a game after the injury, which came just more than a week after the Bulls traded veteran forward Taj Gibson to the Thunder in part to open up more playing time for Portis.
“No one ever really knew about it, but it affected me a little bit,” he said. “Every time I bent my foot, it hurt. I never really complained. I’m one of those guys, I think I’m tough. I don’t really try to tell anybody about it. I just hold it in for myself. Other than that, it affected me. At the same time, I fought through it because, you know, I got in the rotation. I didn’t want to let a foot injury get me out and have to work my way back into it.”
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PAWS Chicago’s Spring Adopt-A-Thon
CHICAGO (CBS) — PAWS Chicago’s Spring Adopt-A-Thon is underway!
The no-kill shelter hopes to find new homes for 100 dogs and cats during their special two-day adoption marathon, which is an effort to help homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens find a home in time for the holidays.
A long line could be seen outside the PAWS facility, 1997 Clybourn, waiting for doors to open at 11 a.m. 67 animals were adopted on day one, 35 of which found homes within the first six hours.
Emma and her mother Beth knew which puppy they wanted because, as Emma puts it, “he likes to cuddle.”
“We came all the way from Crystal Lake, so it’s kind of a long ride for us. We hope that we get to bring him home,” Beth added of the hopeful furry edition.
There are 149 pets still available for adoption, including Dante, a Retriever/Labrador mix, Selma, a domestic shorthair, and Twizler, a Shepherd mix. But, dibs on Twizler.
And let’s not forget Hoover.
All PAWS animals are sprayed or neutered.
The event started on Friday and carries over until 11 p.m. on Saturday.
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