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2 | www.illinoistimes.com | July 30-August 5, 2020 OPINION The U.S. has no Play ball! choice but to Baseball comes back lead the world UPON FURTHER REVIEW | Bruce Rushton GUESTWORK | Lee H. Hamilton

Baseball returned last week. Games, which in recent years have exceeded I’m a casual sports fan – wake me up when three hours in length, seemed to move more The United States is the most powerful playoffs arrive, and I don’t much care who quickly, without batters always stepping out of country in the world. By any measure, wins or loses so long as the game is good. I the box to scratch whatever. we are preeminent. We have challenges feel the same about hockey and basketball More players, managers and coaches wore and vulnerabilities, and we are not as and football and beach volleyball – any masks in empty stadiums than folks I’ve seen dominant as we once were, but no one competition is worth watching if it is close in grocery stores. Instead of high-fives and fist else comes close to America’s military, or the stakes high, and especially if Boston is bumps, elbows and forearms touched. I saw economic and political might. beaten (I do not know why I hate Boston, but no goofy mascots, but I did see an argument, Whether we like it or not, we cannot I do). Has there ever been a better moment in with both ump and manager masked up and escape the responsibility for global lead- sports than on Feb. 27, 2005, when Jennifer staying a safe distance apart, which precluded ership our power places upon us. Jones proved you can jump joyfully on ice and kicking dirt. Many Americans are ambivalent not fall after nailing an impossible shot to win Baseball, I thought, might be better, or at about this. They like having the U.S. the Canadian women’s curling championship? least more civilized, without fans. Now, I am out in front, but they have doubts Being a casual fan, I neither fretted not so sure. about paying the price. They wonder if nor anticipated the start of baseball, it just Three days after Dr. Fauci threw out an the benefits of being a world leader are appeared on television one day along with The opening day pitch, word arrived that more worth the costs. Shawshank Redemption and umpteen zillion than a dozen Florida Marlins had tested Most of us are comfortable spending episodes of Chopped. This looks something positive and Phillies were at risk. I felt fooled money on humanitarian assistance, but different, I thought, and it was. by the curve. No matter how good it looks or support for foreign aid is always at the The ragtag band dubbed the Dodgers sounds, baseball can’t stop germs, especially top of the list of programs to cut. We Sym-Phony that once serenaded Dem Bums with teams – what they heck were they certainly don’t like the idea of sending at Ebbetts Field was OK, I suppose, and I thinking – jetting from one big city to the our young men and women to fight and have nothing against “Take Me Out To The next. A couple months ago in Springfield, die in other countries. Ballgame,” but one thing leads to another I got the result back within hours of being Among many Americans, there is to the point that one cannot hear oneself tested. Now, they say, it takes days for strong sentiment to go it alone, put “America first,” in President Donald think whenever the action pauses, with songs millionaire ballplayers to learn whether they Miami Marlins outfielder Matt Joyce. ranging from “Hotel California” to “Sicko should take the field or go to bed. PHOTO BY DANIEL A. VARELA/MIAMI HERALD/TNS Trump’s phrase. Any U.S. leader will be Mode” blasting while players approach the It is hard, sometimes, to know whom looked to as a leader of the free world. plate. But that was last year. to believe. When it comes to a return to It is a role thrust upon us. We really have no choice. I didn’t hear music blare while taking in normalcy, we should trust baseball owners and moved someplace inconspicuous, and then Many times, over the years, in meet- parts of three games, the best being a contest players as much as we ever have. moved again, to its present spot, in 1993, ings with international leaders, I have between the Oakland A’s and Los Angeles after African Americans called for a more seen them turn to the Americans at the Angels. The A’s prevailed with a walk-off MLK revisited: Got an email recently from prominent location, as House Speaker table and say, “First of all, what do you grand slam in the 10th, which is rarer than a Robert Moore, who reminded me that the Michael Madigan is now doing. Some folks, think?” The world looks to us for guid- no-hitter. There were sounds of dugouts and statue of Martin Luther King Jr., now at the including me and Secretary of State Jesse ance. diamonds as players shouted and clapped, corner of Second and Capitol, once stood White, think the statue, which cost $25,000, We do have emerging rivals. China occasionally beating out fake crowd noise. in the Capitol rotunda for a year, then was isn’t worth keeping. Fine, writes Moore, who is striving for world leadership, and it is helped lead the effort to move the statue to eager to expand its role. The U.S. and where it is now: If politicians don’t like it, Chinese visions for the world are very let them pony up $300,000 for a new one. Editor’s note different. We want to expand freedom. Perhaps not a bad idea. Aesthetic questions China pushes an authoritarian view. aside, King was right-handed and wore his Our Summerguide edition this year, like every year, is all about things to do, but this year It is no small task, however, to per- watch – he favored a Rolex – on his left wrist. suade the American people that world there is no extensive calendar of events, theater, concerts and sports. Instead readers That’s not how he’s depicted in bronze across leadership matters. I know, having tried are guided to keep summer simple, and joyful. In her article, “Salvaging summer,” p. 15, the street from the Capitol, where the King innumerable times. Understandably, IT writer and mom Lana Shovlin says she reads in parenting books that kids don’t need statue shows the civil rights leader with his most Americans don’t spend a lot of much to be happy. “They need structure and they need to feel loved, but that’s about it. jacket slung over his left shoulder, held by his time thinking about our global leader- If you consistently provide your children with these two things, the rest will (mostly) fall left hand. If you’re right-handed, try it. Not ship responsibilities. into place.” This can also be good advice for parents and teachers as they make crucial even close to a natural pose. decisions in the days ahead about what school will be like this fall. Provide structure and U.S. presidents may not take office thinking deeply about these topics ei- love and the rest will (mostly) fall into place. –Fletcher Farrar, editor and CEO Contact Bruce Rushton a [email protected]. continued on page 5

July 30-August 5, 2020 | Illinois Times | 3 OPINION Madigan must make changes or retire POLITICS | Rich Miller

A couple of days after the July 17 disclosures committee in Illinois combined. Whew. corporate board seat to the man? Why else in ComEd’s deferred prosecution agreement So, I asked a Madigan campaign would ComEd pay millions of dollars to a with the US Attorney’s office, House Speaker spokesperson if he would pledge to spend all “consultant” so he could allegedly use that Michael Madigan called individual House the money he raises for the rest of this campaign money to put Madigan’s captains (and others) Democrats to try and reassure them that all cycle on campaigns and not on legal fees. on the payroll who did little to no work? The would be well. “Not going to have a comment,” the company’s internship program apparently had a According to multiple legislators, the House spokesperson emailed me back. direct pipeline from the 13th Ward, for crying Speaker told his members that he had done Madigan’s most vital job is electing and out loud. nothing wrong and that he never did things reelecting House Democrats, many of them These things don’t just happen out of thin like recommend unqualified people for jobs, suburban women. And that costs lots of money, air. You don’t throw one precious goodie after and fully expected that if they were hired, they but so does a vigorous legal defense. another at somebody unless you believe it would actually show up for work. Madigan was super-quick to oust others works. And, hey, give Madigan the benefit of One goal, I was told, was to prevent more during the 2018 sexual harassment crisis. the doubt, maybe one thing didn’t specifically House Democrats from releasing “if true, For example, Madigan immediately stripped lead to another. But you cannot disagree that Madigan must resign” statements. Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang of his Madigan allowed that impression to persist. The gambit failed. By the day he had leadership position and his chairmanships after Madigan ultimately had to admit in 2018 called, four House Democrats had already wild and ultimately disproved allegations were that he’d fostered a hostile climate for women. said he should resign if the allegations were leveled against Lang, including a preposterous To his credit, he made things better. true. Another, Rep. Anne Stava-Murray claim that Lang was involved with a $170 Madigan also created a climate that allowed (D-Naperville) went even further, saying million “bribery” scheme. these ComEd favors to happen, whether he Madigan ought to resign without an “if true” Madigan’s actions appeared prudent at the specifically ordered those favors or not. As qualifier. time to many. But now the shoe is on his own before, perhaps, he didn’t want to know as long And then not long after the calls, two more foot. as everything got done. HDems released “if true” statements, followed As with the 2018 sexual harassment scandal, And, as before, he should admit to this that evening with an “if true” demand from there is no doubt that Madigan created this and disavow the practice and change the way 1240 S. 6th, Springfield, IL 62703 12 members of the House Progressive Caucus, current climate, either by design or by default. things are done or he should seriously consider PO Box 5256, Springfield, IL 62705 eight of whom had not already issued similar How else can you explain the willingness retirement. It’s time to fully bring Illinois into

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4 | www.illinoistimes.com | July 30-August 5, 2020 The U.S. has no choice but to lead the world continued from page 3

ther. They focus on campaign promises and voter expectations. Bill Clinton vowed to fix the economy. George W. Bush said he would reduce foreign entanglements but PHOTO BY KRISTI MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHY reacted to events with an expansive war on terror. Barack Obama wanted to end the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq but couldn’t. LETTERS development and helped ensure ever. Trump seems focused on overturning the vermont 2020 We welcome letters. Please include the stability of the organization. During the time of Abraham actions of his predecessors, but does not your full name, address and telephone perseids remembered We extend our sincere Lincoln’s national rise, there was tell us what he wants to do, and how he number. We edit all letters. Send them condolences to Mrs. Hoogland, no more influential member to [email protected]. intends to do it. in the rowboat calm lake starry sky as well as their children, of Congress than Stephen A. Foundational to the dilemma of leader- no moon daughter demi and I talk grandchildren and great Douglas. He was responsible ship is America’s unmatched military quietly or not at all keeping watch for grandchildren. for the western expansion of the might. It’s easy to look at the world’s prob- A LASTING LEGACY The support of the Hoogland United States. His compromise shooting stars tonight is the perseid lems and reach for the guns and a military The Hoogland Center for the Family Foundation has allowed even brought bitter criticism by shower it’s been an hour still no display solution. Our military power is robust, Arts board of trustees and staff us to continue to grow in our Confederate President Jefferson suddenly a giant ball of fire arches across were saddened to learn of the close at hand and convenient. But there are mission to serve the community Davis. limitations to the blunt force of military the sky horizon to horizon momentary passing of our benefactor, Charles over the years. We are forever Similar to the constitutional daylight we gasp we simultaneously hear R. Hoogland. Mr. Hoogland was power. Our troops have been in Afghani- grateful for their investment in compromise that allowed stan and Iraq for nearly 20 years without gasps from all along the shore we’d thought a dynamic force in Springfield, Springfield. slavery in order to form the we were alone waiting but that simultaneous both as an entrepreneur and achieving peace. Gus Gordon 13 colonies, Douglas struck a My view is that military force should wonder proved all were out on their docks philanthropist. Executive Director compromise allowing popular be a last resort, not a first choice. We watching too it was a moment never to be Of course, his business Hoogland Center for the Arts sovereignty for 17 states (anti- should not put American lives at risk un- forgotten the perseid shower will come here acumen was legendary. He was slavery) that would enter the less the national interest demands it. We soon watch on august 12th we are covid the founder and CEO of Family HISTORY MUSEUM NEEDED union. Later, that western Video. Starting in Springfield, he must search for other ways to address our quarantined but we can still survey the sky With growing interest in taking expansion allowed President built Family Video into a chain problems. down a statue and portrait of Abraham Lincoln to gather 2020 Jacqueline Jackson of 800 stores with over 10,000 I have always been impressed with legendary U.S. Senator Stephen support to adopt the end of employees, becoming the third- the talented people working for the U.S. A. Douglas, and rearranging slavery. largest video store chain in the government and its many agencies and others, let me bring up a Last year, I was elated to see country. departments. The bureaucracy gets a bad proposal I have raised in the past $122 million included into the But it was his philanthropic rap; and it’s true that, within our very large (“Michael-angelo Madigan,” July state budget for renovation of the side that made a lasting difference government, there can be jurisdictional 16). As a former member of the state armory. Converting the state to our local arts community. fights and competing claims of responsibil- Capitol Historic Preservation armory into an Illinois history It’s safe to say that our beautiful ity. Even so, we can put together teams Board, I propose we better museum and welcome center community arts center would with unsurpassed expertise to address educate visitors on individuals should be considered now more not be here today without the problems. who played significant roles in than ever. I floated the concept support of Charles and his wife, The task is to choose the right tools and developing Illinois. with University of Illinois Kathleen. use them in the right way, when we have Many state capitals have a Springfield professors that felt it The Center opened on Dec. so many instruments of power: economic, museum focused on highlighting was perfect for internships. 31, 2003, but didn’t officially military and political. the history of government. Our Today’s reexamination of become the Hoogland Center for We are the preeminent power, and the acclaimed Illinois State Museum celebrated images necessitates the Arts until later in 2004, when world expects us to lead. It’s a rare oppor- focuses more on natural history, that a history museum be Charlie and Kay made a very tunity we have, and we must embrace it. the Presidential Library and established. Let us all concur that generous, charitable donation, Museum focuses attention on Illinois has a history to learn from and the building was renamed Lee Hamilton is director of the Center on Abraham Lincoln. A museum and not remove. in their honor. This donation Congress at Indiana University. He was a dedicated to Illinois’ historic Tony Leone came at a crucial time in our member of the U.S. House of Representatives figures is needed now more than Springfield for 34 years.

July 30-August 5, 2020 | Illinois Times | 5 NEWS TESTING REMAINS FLUID CAP During the July 20 school board CITY meeting, member Tiffany Mathis Getting real raised concern about where asymptomatic kids could get tested. This was after it was ALPLM wrestles with hat, looks for leadership announced an Illinois Department of Public Health testing site in Springfield would HISTORY | Bruce Rushton be leaving. The site, outside the county health department building on South Grand Avenue, had been the only option for testing Eight years after doubts arose, the Abraham answering provenance questions surrounding asymptomatic kids. “I don’t understand Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum the hat, referred questions about retaining that, because if kids are to go back with a still hasn’t resolved a question about what was experts to the ALPLM. “That is something blended model, my hope would have been once a centerpiece. that will be decided by them,” Kalm said. that that would have been the means to Did a stovepipe hat purportedly worn “He (Wheeler) was the one who was going test kids coming back in from out-of-town,” by the Great Emancipator actually belong to be leading that charge. As you know, he Mathis said as school board members to Lincoln? After initially defending the is no longer with the state.” Museum trustee discussed plans that could put some hat’s authenticity in response to 2012 media Kathryn Harris, who sits on the committee students back in classrooms come fall. reports, the museum over the years has with Kalm, said she also doesn’t know the Mathis is CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of acknowledged legitimate questions, and the next step. “I don’t know if other staff in the Central Illinois and said kids there must test hat is no longer displayed. research collection will continue with his negative before reentering programming A definitive answer might be within work or what,” she said. after trips out-of-state or to Chicago. While reach, but shortly after museum trustees Wheeler could not be reached for the status of testing sites in Springfield and members of the museum’s foundation, comment. ALPLM spokesman Chris Wills and their parameters remains fluid, SIU which owns the hat, decided to consult with said via email that the work of the committee School of Medicine is picking up the torch clothing experts, the museum fired the man established to study the hat's provenance and conducting testing again back at 2833 who came up with a plan to resolve the will continue without interruption. The South Grand Ave. E. Current hours are 9 to controversy. committee has full access to the museum's 11 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Other Via email, ALPLM spokesman Chris historians, registrars and conservators, Wills testing sites include Walgreens at 1155 N. Ninth St. and Memorial Respiratory Clinic at Wills says that former state historian Sam wrote. "The committee has not yet retained 2950 S. Sixth St. Wheeler was terminated “for performance.” experts on clothing or textiles but is working In a December report, Wheeler had been on it," he wrote. critical of higher-ups at the institution and During a May museum board meeting, in the governor’s office for demanding that Harold Holzer, one of the nation’s leading Harold Holzer, renowned Lincoln scholar, advises he publish findings before his hat research Lincoln scholars, told trustees they should ALPLM: “A commitment to transparency is crucial.” DO AS I SAY… was complete. In his report, Wheeler wrote resolve the hat question so that the museum PHOTO COURTESY OF HAROLD HOLZER CAP Ward 8 Ald. Erin Conley spoke up that he hadn’t been able to confirm the hat’s can refocus attention on relics with CITY Tuesday after a man told the city authenticity and recommended that it be undisputed provenance. “I think the way council that he questions the purpose of examined by clothing and textile experts. the media has been treating it, the way the masks. “I’m not going to wear my mask Wheeler first proposed experts in the scholarly community has been treating it, the crucial,” Holzer told the board. everywhere,” declared the man, who, like spring of 2019, but that didn’t happen. sooner you get the authoritative study and put While a new director should have a everyone else in the audience, had a mask, Asked then to allow an examination of it behind you, either as an authentic relic, a background in American history, Holzer said, perhaps because folks entering city hall for the hat, the foundation said it wanted to possibly authentic relic or a non-authenticable Lincoln expertise isn’t an essential. Still, the the meeting were told to don them at the collaborate on the research project, according relic, the better off you’ll all be, to just end it ALPLM should be an authoritative resource door. Conley told the story of someone she to Wheeler’s report, and the matter went and move on,” Holzer said. for journalists and others with questions knows who tested positive while showing no further. Finally, during a July 7 meeting The museum is searching for a new about Lincoln, he said. “It would be ideal, no symptoms. “Fortunately, this young man wears his mask all over the place,” Conley that included museum trustees and members director to lead an institution that has had if you don’t find a Lincoln person, to find said. “He washes his hands. He’s very careful. of the nonprofit board, an agreement was four, not including acting directors, since someone with a combination of confidence In a shared living and working environment, reached: Wheeler would find experts to come opening day in 2005. All but one has either and modesty to punt questions to curatorial no one else tested positive.” Masks can fog to Springfield and examine the hat. The been terminated or forced out. Brought in voices within the museum,” Holzer said. “Embolden them to speak about questions glasses and otherwise annoy, Conley allowed, Smithsonian was mentioned. to advise the board on a future course for but there’s been an uptick in cases and other “It’s putting a smile on my face,” Wheeler the ALPLM as it searches for a new leader, about Lincoln.” In an interview, Holzer criticized Wheeler’s nations, thanks to masks, are faring better declared during the meeting when members Holzer told trustees that the institution than us. “They put them on and they stuck of the foundation and museum boards should consider replacing exhibits that were firing. “I would say that I have enormous respect it out,” she told the room. “We have to slow approved his plan. “I love to see this level state-of-the art when the museum opened the transmissions.” Conley wasn’t wearing for him and for his knowledge and for his of collaboration, and it is a story I will tell and increase space dedicated to displaying a mask, and she wasn’t alone. Of the eight dedication,” Holzer said. “And I hope that often.” artifacts. “I think the time has come to council members present, five didn’t wear this unwise, ill-advised and inexplicable Eight days later, Wheeler was fired. rethink those high-tech displays and think of masks for prolonged periods during the two- His dismissal wasn’t discussed at a July 15 a new way to present,” Holzer said in May. decision can still be reversed. He’s an asset. hour meeting. Why don’t council members trustee meeting that adjourned shortly before “And I think that a new director should The library needs every asset that it can get, wear masks? We’re six feet away from others, Wheeler was reportedly escorted from the commit himself or herself to that kind of especially as it embarks on a search for a new Conley explained after the meeting. Yes, but building. work, assuming the funding can come.” director.” so were masked people in the audience. Nick Kalm, a foundation board member Holzer also urged the institution to be more Conley then pointed out that Plexiglass panels who co-chairs a committee of foundation open. “On the press and the public side, Contact Bruce Rushton at separate council members from each other. and museum board members tasked with I think a commitment to transparency is [email protected]. Guess you can be too careful.

“With child care closed, how are people supposed to go will be going. “I’m not going to decide to open up to work?” schools and then have my kids stay home.” In Chi- “Will we receive COVID-19 protection pay increases?” cago, a tentative plan allows families to also choose “If a teacher dies, will the district be held responsible?” between a hybrid model where students would be “Will my family receive death benefits if I die from broken into "pods" and rotate into classrooms for COVID-19?” two days a week, or a strictly remote model instead. In Decatur, the public school district recently These are just some examples of the several hun- announced the school year would begin remotely dred questions collected by the Springfield Educa- for all. tion Association, the union that covers teachers and The Springfield school board voted to cut the staff for pringfieldS Public Schools. On July 20, the time for speakers during public comment at its school board discussed options for the upcoming recent meeting in half, to 90 seconds. Some had school year. The union says the vast majority of its prepared comments given the regular time frame of questions remain unanswered. three minutes, and rushed their words. One teacher Here’s what’s clear: Families have two choices told the board she survived COVID-19, but, with before them for the remainder of 2020. They can a hoarse voice, said she wasn’t sure what permanent register students to learn from home, or enroll damage she might suffer, before being cut off due them for a blended/hybrid option, where they to time. SEA president Aaron Graves condemned would spend some days learning remotely and oth- the decision to limit time to speak. “Choosing to ers in the classroom if the plan is approved. limit employees’ and citizens’ freedom of speech, “There is a chance that we could still go back especially in the wake of the most critical return to to fully remote,” Supt. Jennifer Gill said during school we have ever had in history, is a treacherous the meeting. She said public health data might be road.” the ultimate influence. Grades and attendance will Nick Pickett, a high school math and science go back to more traditional models, regardless, coach, told the board, “I see myself and others in she said. Gill was charged with forming working similar roles as potential vectors of this disease. groups and spearheading plans to present to the We’re in multiple buildings, working with multiple board. Social and emotional wellness were con- teachers in multiple classrooms with multiple sidered, as were human resource and other issues. students.” He said he has three kids who all at- Gill promised an in-depth FAQ sheet addressing tend separate schools. “We could be the super- concerns is forthcoming. spreaders.” A school nurse told the board she was School board member Mike Zimmers, who worried about asymptomatic cases that couldn’t worked as a teacher, principal and administrator, be screened with temperature checks. In general, said he would not support a return to classrooms the comments from staff and parents were fueled under current conditions. “I will only vote for re- by the anxiety about health risks. Gill said there mote,” he said. “We’re going to be naive if we don’t will be plans for contact tracing, deep cleaning, think that many of our students and our teachers screenings for student and staff health, distancing are going to come down with COVID if we open in classrooms and bus monitors, and that knowing up our schools.” the amount of students who plan to return is One point of contention has been just what the imperative. Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) suggests. On Aug. 3, after registration closes on July 31, Springfield school board president Scott McFarland the board will reconvene to reassess and take a vote said he spoke with ISBE representatives after the to approve the school-year calendar and ultimate July 20 school board meeting and was told, “The plans. Whichever decision is made, it will not be guidance is for districts to put forward plans for easy. Gill said the spread of the virus – the ultimate both a remote and in-person model, and then it’s decider – is impossible to predict. “But it’s going in up to the local school districts to determine what’s the wrong direction, we realize that.” best.” He said if the decision is made for those who choose to do so to return to school in fall, his kids Contact Rachel Otwell at [email protected].

8 | www.illinoistimes.com | July 30-August 5, 2020 Black Lives Matter maintains momentum Regular demonstrations have lost steam but organizers say movement is ongoing CULTURE | Rachel Otwell

Black Lives Matter Springfield has been cau- tious about planning demonstrations as of late, given public health concerns. The rally it held this year in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd was organized as a car procession. That way folks could participate without running the risk of interacting with an infected person. To the organizers’ surprise, several thousand participants showed up. Since then, it’s been a whirlwind of activity. Black Lives Matter, now an international organization, was founded in 2013 as the result of the acquittal of the vigilante who killed Trayvon Martin, a Black teenager in Florida. The movement grew after the police killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mis- souri, in 2014, and took root in Springfield in 2016 after the police killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. Co-founders Sunshine Clemons and Khoran Readus are still at the helm of the capital city’s chapter, which is currently seeking nonprofit status. That’s a requirement to be recognized as an official chapter within the national organization. It charges on unofficially, and Clemons said it has gained interest in recent weeks. “Our volunteer list has grown by 25 to 30 people in the last month, which is pretty significant,” she said. The pair teamed up with the Springfield and Central Illinois African American His- tory Museum to host a school supply drive and help people register to vote and fill out the census on Saturday, July 25. The event drew attendees such as Springfield city council members and Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, a Black Lives Matter Springfield co-founders Khoran Readus (left) and Sunshine Clemons collected several car-fulls of school supplies at a drive on July 25. nominee for Congress. Clemons and Readus PHOTO COURTESY FACEBOOK.COM/BLMSPI said they have been in ongoing conversations with law enforcement and activist groups. The momentum of rallies, “got us in the doors group that stands for Education and Action the state legislature. he wants to see in the way the city handles for all these meetings that we’re having now,” Together. Keating, a rapper, has created a William Crawford, a 20-year-old from instances of alleged police misconduct. A said Clemons. A top priority remains address- public platform around his activism related Springfield, co-organized Saturday’s event and police review commission tasked with auditing ing police relationships with the community. to multiple causes, including his counter- has traveled with E.A.T. to smaller communi- internal Springfield Police Department investi- That issue was top of mind the next day, protesting at “Reopen Illinois” rallies. “I was ties such as New Berlin and Pawnee to address gations has barely met in recent years. “One of July 26, when a couple dozen people gathered more of a pro-mask protester rather than an systemic racism. “The more we get people to the things that we’re working on here locally is outside the Statehouse to rally against police anti-reopen (protester),” said Keating. “It follow behind with what we’re trying to do, getting more local people, local activists, more brutality. While not an official function of resonated with far more people than I thought the bigger the moves that we’ll make, and the diversity, more representation on that board – Black Lives Matter, the movement’s resur- that it ever would, which gave me a platform more change that we’ll see,” he said before some more teeth to it, because right now it’s gence has spurred more people to get engaged that I’ve never had.” As a result of his increas- addressing the crowd and speaking about not doing shit,” Keating said. in such events. John Keating was one of the ing involvement addressing political issues, instances where he felt unfairly profiled by organizers. He helped found E.A.T in the Keating is now running as a Green Party police as a Black man. Contact Rachel Otwell at wake of the killing of Floyd, a Springfield candidate in the 96th House District race for Keating spoke during the rally of changes [email protected].

July 30-August 5, 2020 | Illinois Times | 9 Summerguide ILLINOIS ESCAPES Get away without going far By Mary Bohlen

A B North. East. West. South. Any direction you head in Illinois, the NEWS is good for salvaging some summer adventures. As the state awakens from its pandemic hibernation, tourism sites are opening and scheduling events for August and September – with precautions and caveats, of course – creating opportunities for daytrips and weekend destinations. As Carol Hoffman of the Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau says, “People are eager to get on the road again this summer and fall, but their vacations are going to look a little different for a while.” People are looking at close-to-home car trips and the chance to get outside, she explains. Here is what some popular spots are offering, although be sure to check with the sites before heading out, in case new restrictions and closures occur. Quad Cities While some of the Quad Cities’ most popular attractions, such as the John Deere Pavilion in Moline and the Rock Island Arsenal Museum remain closed, plenty of other places make the area a good destination, according to Jessica Waytenick of Visit Quad Cities. A long list of events also are on tap for August and September in the cities straddling the Illinois-Iowa border, a 170-mile drive northwest of Springfield. A - The 6,444-square-foot indoor building at the Quad City “Almost everything is open, but some with capacity restrictions,” she Botanical Garden in Rock Island is one of the area's highlights. says. “All of them ask you to practice social distancing if at all possible.” Visitors must have a reservation and wear masks while indoors. The Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley and the Quad City Botanical Center in Photo by Brent Bohlen. Rock Island require reservations for timed entry and masks when indoors. The same is true for the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, the German B - A baby red ruffed lemur is the newest addition to the Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington. The zoo is open 9:30 a.m. American Heritage Center in Davenport, the Buffalo Bill Museum in to 4:30 p.m. every day. Photo courtesy of Miller Park Zoo. LeClaire and the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport. Visitors can cruise the Mississippi River on the Celebration Belle, Riverboat C - Buffalo roam the Wildlife Prairie Park, 10 miles outside Twilight or Channel Cat Water Taxi. Peoria. The park hosts 60 different species of animals that Masks are encouraged at the Mississippi Valley Fair in Davenport Aug. were or are native to Illinois. Photo courtesy of Discover Peoria. 4-9 and the Beaux Arts Fair in Davenport Sept. 12-13. Participants in Floatzilla, Aug. 15 at the Sunset Marina in Rock Island, will attempt to break the world record for the largest flotilla of canoes and kayaks. C The Quad City Symphony Pops will perform at LeClaire Park Sept. 12, but you need advance tickets and a mask in common areas. East Davenport hosts the outdoor Riverssance Festival of Fine Arts with more than 100 fine artists in Lindsay Park Sept. 18-19. For more information on attractions and events in the Quad Cities, go to visitquadcities.com. Peoria Seventy-two miles northwest of Springfield, Peoria highlights its location on the Illinois River with the Riverfront Museum full of displays on the waterway, history, athletics and art; planetarium; giant screen theater and discovery center for kids. The museum is open, but the next-door Caterpillar Visitors Center with its massive machines remains closed, according to MacKenzie Taylor of Discover Peoria. She says the Peoria Riverfront Market, with plenty of fresh produce, is operating every Saturday morning. Animal lovers can once again enjoy the Peoria Zoo in Glen Oak Park and 1,800-acre Wildlife Prairie Park, 10 miles outside the city. The wildlife park has 60 different species of animals that were or are native to the area, including black bears, cougars, wolves, elk and

10 | www.illinoistimes.com | July 30-August 5, 2020 bison. You can stay overnight in a cabin, converted caboose or grain bin. D Camping is also available. The Spirit of Peoria riverboat on the waterfront is open for lunch, dinner, murder mystery and music cruises throughout August and September. Guests need to wear masks, wash their hands and try to stay six feet away from others. Five Points Washington, across the river from Peoria, has a free concert series every Friday night for the summer. “Peoria is rich in outdoor travel options that are perfect for families and couples,” JD Dalfonso, president and CEO of Discover Peoria, says. He recommends the new cabins at Wildlife Prairie Park, the 4.5-acre Luthy Botanical Gardens also in Glen Oak Park and riverfront walks downtown and in East Peoria as opportunities for safe, socially distanced travel. Go to peoria.org for more information about area attractions and events. Bloomington-Normal The Miller Park Zoo, Comlara County Park, Moraine View State Recreation Area and a host of outdoor events in August and September make the Bloomington-Normal area a good choice for a day’s outing. Kelli Highland of the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau says the David Davis Mansion is also open for indoor tours of 10 people at a time with masks required. The mansion is a state historic site and was home to a close associate of Abraham Lincoln. Visitors to the zoo can stroll a one-way path to meet the newest addition, a baby red ruffed lemur, as well as snow leopards, a tiger, D - The Grand Prairie Museum in flamingos, wallabies, otters and an albino alligator. The zoo is open from Mahomet takes guests on a tour through 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Miller Park also offers walking paths, a early Illinois history with displays on E small lake and plenty of picnic areas. pioneers, Native Americans, blacksmithing Highland says Comlara County Park is a great place to explore nature and one-room schooling. Photo by Scott Wells. with more than 10 miles of trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians, plus campsites and the 900-acre Evergreen Lake for boating and fishing. You E - Sweet-tooth lovers flock to Under- can rent canoes, kayaks, rowboats, paddleboats and 5-horsepower outboard brink's Bakery in Quincy, named Illinois' motorboats. Fishing enthusiasts can try for hybrid walleye, muskie, crappie top bakery in 2019 by Taste of Home. and bass. Several fishing piers, fully accessible docks and a bait shop can aid Photo by Randy von Liski. the catch. Another natural area is Moraine View, 15 miles southeast of F - Comlara County Park includes the Bloomington. Its 158-acre Dawson Lake offers fishing, boating and 900-acre Evergreen Lake, fishing, trails and campsites for visitors to the Bloom- swimming, and its 10 miles of trails appeal to hikers and horseback riders. ington-Normal area. Photo courtesy of the You can rent small watercraft, picnic or camp overnight. Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and The Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, west of the twin cities, has live music Visitors Bureau. every Saturday in August and the annual Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival on tap for Sept. 6. The rd3 Sunday Market, packed with antiques and collectibles, happens Aug. 16 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. F Uptown Normal will “Light the Night” on Sept. 3 and host a “Day of Play” on Sept. 26. In nearby Lexington, the Castle Home and Garden Tour takes place Aug. 1 and Sept. 5 with advance tickets required. The site features a restored 1898 Queen Anne home, formal gardens, a miniature passenger train and 36-horse carousel. For more information on the Bloomington-Normal area, go to visit BN.org. The cities are an easy 70-mile drive northeast of Springfield on I-55. Champaign-Urbana Head east on I-72 for 85 miles to take in some of the area’s delights. Those include the Museum of the Grand Prairie in Mahomet, Curtis Orchard and Pumpkin Patch and the only International Dark Sky Park in Illinois. Other attractions such as the Krannert Art Museum, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and the Spurlock Museum, all on the University of Illinois campus, hope to open sometime in August. The Grand Prairie Museum alone is worth the drive if you like early Illinois history. Displays on Native Americans, pioneers, blacksmithing, one-room schooling and Abraham Lincoln fill the space. Visitors will need a reservation so they can distance themselves from others, but outside they can explore a small botanical garden, a covered bridge, fishing in Lake of the Woods and a golf course.

July 30-August 5, 2020 | Illinois Times | 11 Summerguide

to rent a cabin in the woods or pitch a tent in Illinois escapes The Garden of the Gods Recreation Area one of the campgrounds for a longer stay. continued from page 11 near Harrisburg is a scenic highlight in A particularly striking spot is the Garden southern Illinois. The spot is one of the of the Gods Recreation Area southeast of most photographed in the state. Harrisburg, one of the most photographed Photo courtesy of the Southernmost Illinois You can entertain the kids at Curtis Orchard places in Illinois. The view from atop the bluffs Tourism Bureau. near Savoy with apple picking, shopping in the looking over a canopy of trees is well worth the store and outdoor dining at the café. The orchard hike. The name is said to come from the area remains open through apple and pumpkin being fit for a deity. harvest in the fall. Hoffman also recommends the Cache At the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve’s River Wetlands, designated as a wetlands of 1,600 acres near Penfield you can picnic, camp international importance. Visitors can walk, and gaze at stars at the state’s only Dark Sky Park. hike, bird watch or paddle a canoe or kayak and The Orpheum Children’s Science Museum learn about tupelo-cypress swamps, hardwood in downtown Champaign closed for good this trees, sandstone bluffs and limestone glades, she summer, but the popular Hardy’s Reindeer says. The 1.5-mile Heron Pond Trail features a Ranch with gift shop and corn maze near floating boardwalk to the middle of a cypress Rantoul plans to open in early September. grove and interpretive panels on the flora and Terri Reifsteck of Visit Champaign County fauna along the way. says the Hot Rod Power Tour is currently still “With its wooded hills and cypress swamps, scheduled for Aug. 27 at the State Farm Center, it would be easy to mistake this magical place but plans could change if the state’s Phase Four for Louisiana, rather than Illinois,” Hoffman reopening varies. Area farmers markets are says of Illinois’ “hidden bayou.” operating with limitations and various outdoor If you like road trips, the bureau suggests a venues continue to have live music. 50-mile one on State Routes 127 and 146 and For more information, go to old U.S. 51. Along the way are the 111-foot-tall visitchampaigncounty.org. its indoor courtyard, tiled reflecting pool and Dusters annual show of cars from 1949 and Bald Knob Cross near Alto Pass, the 5,000- perch above the Mississippi is open, as is the earlier on Oct. 16-18. Both events will feature acre Trail of Tears State Forest, the popular Quincy downtown History Museum with displays various locations to spread out the crowds. Giant City State Park with its iconic lodge and On the banks of the Mississippi River in the on Native Americans, Mormons and river Quincy is 115 miles from Springfield. For sandstone bluffs and several vineyards. far west region of Illinois, Quincy offers visitors explorers and the Quincy Museum in a restored information on attractions and events, go to Most wineries on the Shawnee Hills Wine free bicycles for two hours to explore the 1890s mansion. If you don’t feel comfortable seequincy.com. Trail are open with outside service, social historic streets chock-full of architectural gems. being inside such places, you can enjoy the distancing and limits on group size. Some still You also can spot the work of various artists on city’s outside architecture and historic homes Southern Illinois offer tastings but others are postponing that colorful murals, part of a new Mural Find and via a designated drive. The region is open for business with hiking during the pandemic. Dine initiative. It is worth donning a mask for a stop in the Shawnee National Forest, wineries and As for events, Hoffman says plans are Holly Cain of the See Quincy visitors at Underbrink’s Bakery near the Quincy festivals among the highlights, says Hoffman moving forward for the Blessing of the Jeeps bureau says the city is launching a Mid-Modern University campus to stock up on cookies, of the Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau. on Aug. 15 at Bald Knob, the Super City Brew Architecture tour with 30 sites of both mid- bread, pastries and the signature iced angel “During this time of social distancing, get Fest on Sept. 12 in Metropolis, Murphysboro’s century modern and art moderne structures food cakes. Underbrink’s was named the top close to your loved ones on a road trip to the Apple Festival on Sept. 18-19 and the Makanda highlighted. It is a self-guided outside look at Illinois bakery by Taste of Home in 2019. It has Shawnee forest,” she recommends Mushroom Festival on Sept. 25-27. private homes, businesses, the regional airport operated since 1929 and is home to the third- The forest covers 280,000 acres of varied For information on attractions and events, terminal and St. Boniface Catholic Church. oldest Hobart mixer in the country. Go early vistas between the Mississippi and Ohio rivers go to southernmostillinois.com. The church features a 160-foot steel steeple before baked goods sell out; the doors close at in southern Illinois. Hiking trails are abundant, and is considered one of Illinois’ 150 most 2:30 most days. and bikers and water enthusiasts also will find Mary Bohlen of Springfield enjoys exploring important structures. Cain says Quincy is working to have plenty of places to explore. Because the area is what Illinois has to offer and writes about The Moroccan-style Villa Kathrine with Oktoberfest on Oct. 10 and the Early Tin 170-200 miles from Springfield, you may want travel for Illinois Times.

12 | www.illinoistimes.com | July 30-August 5, 2020 Tips for picnics and parties during a pandemic HEALTH | Ashley Meyer

The summer picnic season has always been fraught we can be outdoors in the fresh air and the rate of with hazards from a food safety perspective, even community transmission has been relatively low, is without the added stress and fear of serving food likely as safe as it’s going to get for a while.” amid a raging global pandemic. Cookouts, potlucks However, Sarraf also noted that there has already and warm outdoor temperatures provide untold been a “concerning uptick in community spread in opportunities to contract a food-borne illness, and central Illinois,” and one of the major drivers has now more than ever, it is in our best interest to do been transmission among gatherings of family and everything we can to avoid becoming ill. friends, particularly young people who may be less By now, we are all aware that COVID-19 is likely to abide by social distancing guidelines. a highly contagious respiratory virus. The good “As of July 25, 54% of the new cases in news for those of us who love our barbecues and Sangamon County are the result of exposure at takeout is that you are unlikely to contract it from public gatherings,” said Sarraf. “We know that when eating contaminated food, according to Dr. Kemia the weather turns cold and flu season hits it will be Sarraf, a Springfield physician who focuses on even harder to gather safely, so we need to enjoy public health issues. Unlike bacteria, which can summer wisely – still physically distanced and only multiply on surfaces and in food – given enough in very small groups who understand the risk and time and moisture under correct temperatures are also behaving responsibly – as much as we can.” – COVID-19 is a respiratory virus that needs to Gathering more safely, Sarraf advises, means find its way into a living host in order to replicate. using caution and keeping interactions outdoors If a person ingests food that has been sneezed on where natural air flow patterns will disperse Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot. Cold open the cooler to retrieve a drink, perishable by someone who is positive for COVID-19, it is exhalations. Host get-togethers where there is ample food needs to be kept at 40 degrees or below to foods are not continually exposed to warmer air unlikely that the person eating the contaminated space, and ensure your guests are able to wash or prevent dangerous bacteria from growing. Food- temperatures. Place frozen water bottles or gel food will become sick, as it would be difficult for sanitize their hands frequently. Communicate borne bacteria thrive in the temperature zone of packs in the bottom of your cooler, and then once the virus to survive in the acidic environment of the expectations ahead of time, such as if you expect 40 degrees to 140 degrees, so foods should only the food is in, pack additional ice around it to stomach. The risk, therefore, comes from touching others to wear masks or refrain from hugging. And be allowed to sit out at room temperature for no ensure the contents are thoroughly chilled. recently contaminated packaging and then rubbing keep adhering to the same food safety advice that more than two hours, or one hour if the ambient Do everything possible to prevent cross- your eyes or nose with your now-contaminated public health officials have been recommending for temperature is 90 degrees or above. Hot foods contamination. Cutlery handles should be facing fingers. This is why frequent, rigorous handwashing years. This is a particularly bad time to wind up sick need to be cooked to 165 degrees and held at a up in the caddy so that people don’t touch the and universal masking to prevent spread from with anything, be it coronavirus or a nasty stomach temperature of 140 degrees or above for no more food end when taking one. Similarly, plates and asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic infected bug. than four hours. It’s wise to keep an inexpensive cups should all be placed upside down on the individuals are the best tools. Wash your hands often. Make sure to have meat thermometer handy to easily check serving table so that the food contact surface is not The highest-risk environment for being exposed plenty of hand sanitizer available and consider temperatures. as exposed. to this virus, Sarraf warned, is spending time in creating an outdoor hand-washing station. Set up Organize the contents of your coolers. Keep Keep a bottle of diluted bleach solution (one poorly ventilated spaces in proximity to other people a water dispenser with a free-flowing spigot on the raw meat well sealed on the bottom layer of teaspoon regular bleach to one quart of room for extended periods. “People need to understand edge of a table with an empty bucket underneath the cooler, or ideally, pack it into a separate temperature water) handy to facilitate frequent that there is no ‘safe’ activity, there is only ‘safer,’ and the spigot to catch the dirty water. Make sure soap cooler from ready-to-eat items to prevent cross- wiping down of tables, handles of serving utensils, everyone needs to individually assess their own level and paper towels are available, as well as a small contamination. If possible, pack beverages into door handles or any other frequently touched of risk moving forward,” she said. “Right now, when waste can for used paper towels. their own cooler so that when people repeatedly surfaces.

July 30-August 5, 2020 | Illinois Times | 13 Summerguide COVID-19 takes its toll on museums Some have reopened with modifications, while others remain closed for now MUSEUMS | Karen Ackerman Witter

This story was produced in partnership with hopes to reopen in the future. The staff were accessible online, creating a valuable resource the Pulitzer Center. For more stories about employed through June thanks to funds from for families. the effect of COVID-19 on museums, please the Payroll Protection Program, but all except Elizabeth Bazan, assistant curator of visit the Prairie State Museums Project at the executive director were laid off in July. education, says they have had the time PrairieStateMuseumsProject.org. The Springfield Art Association also received and space to listen, ask what families need, funding through the federal Payroll Protection experiment and evaluate. With more content It is practically impossible to overestimate the Program. As a longstanding Springfield accessible online, new audiences are being impact of COVID-19 on museums, according institution with a strong financial footing, it reached. People who would not have traveled to the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). is more resilient than cultural organizations in to the museum for an event can now share in The organization released a survey on July 22 their infancy, such as the Kidzeum. The SAA’s the experience. in which 33% of museum directors stated main campus and Edwards Place reopened on Hands-on, up-close engagement with they didn’t know if their institutions would June 1, although the SAA Collective remains opportunities to touch and experience objects survive or that there was a “significant risk” of closed since it is housed in the Hoogland are best practices in museum education, says closing permanently by next fall. Center for the Arts, which has not yet Bazan, who is part of a group of educators Museums contribute $50 billion annually reopened. looking at ways to address this issue. “As a to the U.S. economy, generating $12 billion Whether closed or operating at limited field, how do we pivot and provide excellent in tax revenue and supporting 726,000 jobs. capacity, museums continue to serve the learning experiences?” In Springfield, museums and historic sites community. They are finding new ways to School field trips won’t be returning any are the foundation of our tourism industry, reach audiences and expanding how they time soon, but ISM intends to work with with spinoff benefits to local restaurants and share their collections, exhibits and expertise teachers to determine how the museum can be shops. Three-quarters of people responding online. People who live too far away or are a resource and provide virtual field trips. to a national survey by Wilkening Consulting unable to visit now have a greater opportunity The ISM reopened July 25, with new indicated they were worried about local to engage with the museum. Museum Kidzeum’s new Superheros for Health campaign is hours of Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 businesses and restaurants, but only one- staff are connecting with their professional making facemasks fun for kids by dressing them up p.m. except for the Research and Collections third had similar concerns about museums. colleagues, state and national associations are with superhero costumes and delivering superhero Center, which will operate by appointment Many people aren’t aware of the pandemic’s developing and sharing resources and there is kits to kids in need. PHOTO COURTESY KIDZEUM only. The hands-on Play Museum and all impact on museums and the ripple effect greater collaboration, sharing of ideas and new interactive exhibits will remain closed. on local communities. The vast majority of partnerships. Programs and events will be moved to online U.S. museums are nonprofit organizations events. Admission will be free, in order to that rely on private funding. COVID-19 Kidzeum children about race and work to promote a avoid a point-of-sale interaction with visitors, has adversely impacted attendance, earned Although the museum is closed, Kidzeum multicultural mindset. and staff will instead greet and orient visitors. revenue, donations, fundraising events and assembled 1,200 convenient STEM-based endowments. And, it came at the peak of the science kits and launched the Super Heroes Illinois State Museum (ISM) Abraham Lincoln Presidential school field trip season, which accounts for a for Health Campaign, pairing masks with The March 14 closure of the ISM had a huge Library and Museum (ALPLM) large percentage of museum visitors. clever costumes to encourage kids to use impact on attendance, since school field trips The ALPLM also expanded the depth and Like everything else, Springfield’s museums their superpowers to reduce the spread of from March through June comprise 40-50% variety of what it shares online and hosted closed in mid-March. The Abraham Lincoln COVID-19 by wearing masks, handwashing of annual visitors. While state funding has Facebook Live interviews with historians. Presidential Library and Museum reopened and social distancing. The kits included a story remained stable, ISM estimates a loss of about Social media posts included documents July 1, followed by the state historic sites on written by museum staff featuring Kidzeum’s $50,000 from day camps and other program in the collection, this week in history and July 15. However, the Lincoln Home and signature character, Active Alex, and has been fees. information from the oral history program, Visitor Center remain closed. translated into Spanish. The kits were made Educators quickly transitioned to online such as recollections from World War II All museums are suffering the loss of possible through donations and distributed programming, posting content from the and Governor Jim Edgar’s rise in politics. donations and earned revenues, but nonprofits to families through SIU School of Medicine’s website to social media and converting The Abraham Lincoln Library Foundation have been especially hard hit. The Springfield Access to Care program, Boys and Girls Clubs the popular Super Saturday family events created a members-only Facebook page to and Central Illinois African American History of Central Illinois, Springfield Urban League, to virtual experiences. Recycled Play Day engage with members and to offer author’s Museum is volunteer-driven and does not Compass for Kids, Memorial Medical Center during Earth Month became a week-long talks and other programming. currently have enough volunteers to reopen. and HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital. In Facebook event with environmentally friendly Chris Wills, communications director, The impact on children’s museums is July, Kidzeum hosted a Bees, Birds, Butterflies activities. Although a screen is necessary to says sharing this type of content online is especially dire, particularly since current and Blooms summer camp in partnership access the information, the activities involve something the ALPLM ought to be doing Illinois state guidelines preclude children’s with the Springfield Park District at Henson building things or going outside, not sitting – COVID or not. It broadens the reach museums from opening, due to their hands-on Robinson Zoo. In response to the death of at a computer. ISM has been hosting Super to people outside the immediate area who exhibits. The Kidzeum of Health and Science George Floyd, Kidzeum posted online resources Saturdays for decades, but this is the first time wouldn’t typically come to public events and has announced an extended closure, with to help parents and caregivers talk to their all of the resources from past events will be also allows members who reside throughout

14 | www.illinoistimes.com | July 30-August 5, 2020 Salvaging summer FAMILY | Lana Shovlin

This summer, we had big plans. For the first time since we’ve been a family of five, we were going to go on vacation. We decided to drive north to a tiny town in Michigan, rent a cottage on the lake and spend a week surrounded by breathtaking scenery and shimmering, silver water. During the day, we’d swim, build sandcastles and enjoy the feeling of long, lazy, sunshine-filled days. Nights would consist of board games, slices of cherry pie and listening to baseball games on the radio. The week would fly by and, as we headed home, our feet would be sandy, our shoulders would be tan and our hearts would be full of lifelong memories. All of that changed in March, when our governor issued a shelter-in-place order. It was Grace, 10, Cecelia, 5, and Leo, 2, are making the best terrifying and, like many families, we waited with of their summer. bated breath to see what the future held. We worried about all sorts of things, but topping the list was what we should do about our upcoming our children. We wanted them to know that life vacation. We didn’t want to jump the gun and doesn’t have to be grand to be good. cancel, but we also didn’t want to wait too long and Therefore, instead of going on vacation, we’ve lose money. Plus, I knew that breaking the news spent our summer in Springfield. Oftentimes, to my children would be awful. We rarely take a you’ll find the five of us pedaling down the Lost family trip, and their hearts were set on going to Bridge Trail, where the final destination is two Michigan – so was mine. scoops of ice cream from Cocoa Blue. Some For weeks, I moped around the house, afternoons, we do nothing other than lounge in On July 9, Abraham Lincoln welcomed Regina Padgett of Orlando, Florida, as the five millionth visitor to the knowing that things were looking bleak. We had our blow-up pool, listen to The Beach Boys and eat Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. To honor the occasion, Padgett received a family membership in the promised our kids joy and, seemingly overnight, it grilled smoked sausage rings with toothpicks. On presidential library's foundation and $150 worth of gifts. PHOTO COURTESY ALPLM was unfairly snatched away from us. As the months clear evenings, long after the kids should be in bed, passed, we knew what had to be done and, with we lace up our sneakers and take night walks where the heaviest of hearts, we canceled our trip. the kids see owls, chase lightning bugs and search As a parent, I have no idea what I am doing the sky for the Big Dipper. the U.S. to stay connected with the in advance, face coverings are required and half of the time. Because of this, I read a lot of If we have no particular place to go, we devote museum and library. guests are screened prior to entry. There parenting books and the advice I consistently take entire days to long, aimless car rides. If we happen This summer, ALPLM is offering a are no live programs and events, and no away is that kids don’t need much to be happy. to pass the World’s Largest Covered Wagon along series of virtual boot camps for educators volunteers are currently working. They need structure and they need to feel loved, the way, that’s a bonus. If the humidity isn’t too in response to the continued possibility of Attendance during the first two weeks but that’s about it. If you consistently provide unbearable, we might pack some ham and butter remote instruction this fall. The programs of July was 2,047 people, in contrast to your children with these two things, the rest will sandwiches into a cooler and drive through include best practices in delivering digital nearly 11,000 during the same time frame (mostly) fall into place. Nowhere in those parenting Washington Park until we find a shady grove of content and equity in distance learning last year. Last July, half of the visitors were books does it say that kids need vacations to be trees for a picnic. When the weather isn’t agreeable, environments. from out of state, in comparison to just happy. Armed with this knowledge, I set forth on a we feel zero guilt about letting our kids veg out in Although state funding has remained 17% this year. However, one highlight mission to salvage my family’s summer. front of the television. We’re all just doing the best stable, there has been no income from was welcoming ALPLM’s five millionth For inspiration, I did not consult Google. we can. admissions, the store or restaurant and visitor, Regina Padgett of Orlando, Florida, While it’s a great resource, the multitude of I’m still disappointed about having to cancel catering for over three months; these on July 9, 15 years after the ALPLM first possibilities it provides can feel downright our vacation, but I don’t feel like our summer’s revenues contribute about 25% of the opened. overwhelming, and what I was looking for was been wasted. On the contrary, it’s been pretty annual budget. The shutdown occurred something much simpler. My husband and I terrific. My husband and I have rediscovered life’s during the typically busy spring season Karen Ackerman Witter is a former associate have spent many nights talking about our own simple pleasures and, despite not being able to when school groups visit and many director of the Illinois State Museum. Witter childhood summers and what made them feel listen to baseball games on the radio, my kids have associations host events at the ALPLM serves as a volunteer board member of effortless and memorable. For me, it was night learned that when life throws you a curveball, while the legislature is in session. Kidzeum and is the current board president. walks with my dad and sister. For him, it was sometimes you can still hit a home run. ALPLM reopened July 1, although This is her third in a series of stories about endless bike rides with his brothers and family the Mrs. Lincoln’s Attic children’s area, the impact of COVID-19 on museums as barbeques where his grandpa would grill rings of Lana Shovlin is a freelance writer and mom of three interactive exhibits and Subway restaurant part of the Prairie State Museums Project sliced kielbasa and serve them on tiny wooden who is (mostly) enjoying a summer at home with her remain closed. Tickets must be purchased funded by the Pulitzer Center. toothpicks. These are the memories we wanted for family.

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Is there room on the Illinois State Library’s frieze of Illinois authors for the literary lyricist John Prine? PHOTO BY BRANDON TURLEY Lyric flights Does John Prine belong on as well as in the state library? LITERATURE | James Krohe Jr.

John Prine died on April 7, killed by COVID-19. Prine really deserve the latter? Three questions litterateur. Was he among the best? As popularly If you don’t recognize the name, you probably need to be answered first. Are song lyrics poetry, understood, the original 35 literary immortals won’t care that Gov. JB Pritzker in June or indeed literature of any kind? Was Prine the named on the frieze are the best Illinois writers proclaimed Prine the first Honorary Poet best lyricist among Illinoisans lyricists? And was of their time in their respective genres, but then- Laureate of Illinois. he a distinctly Illinois artist? Secretary of State Jim Edgar insisted from the A much-loved character, Prine grew up in The governor’s proclamation of Prine as poet start that the library had not attempted to identify Maywood and got his break in Chicago and lived laureate indicates that the governor at least has the 35 “best” writers of Illinois, indeed had not there for a while. He was widely known as a folk made up his mind about an old and tedious even identified writers at all. (The library carefully singer by the kind of people who know about dispute about whether song lyrics are poetry. refers to the original 35 as “authors,” not writers.) folk singers. Others claimed him as a country Song lyrics can be poetic, certainly, and Prine’s Among the Immortals, for example, are James T. artist, although I think that a “writer and singer often are; his lyrics keep trying to bust out of the Farrell and Theodore Dreiser, important authors of American songs” suits him better. The likes limitations of the genre and become verse in spite but neither much of a writer; also up there is of Bob Dylan acknowledged Prine as a peer and of themselves. But while a poem stands alone, a the Sauk chief Black Hawk, honored for an he even had such unlikely champions as Roger lyric relies on the song to convey the full force of autobiography that he might not have written. Waters. its meaning; reading the lyrics of a favorite song So we can dismiss the question of whether Prine was an able enough singer and composer or two will remind you how dully the words land Prine was the best Illinois lyricist, confident that of tunes, but it was his lyrics that linger. In 2016, on the ear without the music. it would be enough that he was the best writer of he was honored by the writers’ organization PEN If song lyrics aren’t quite poetry, are they John Prine lyrics the world has ever seen. More America for having composed lyrics of literary literature of any kind? There is some precedent crucial to his elevation to an immortal on Illinois’ excellence. (He joined the likes of Tom Waits, for defining masters of minor literary forms as state library, it would seem, is his Illinois-ness. Randy Newman and Leonard Cohen.) Hence litterateurs. The 35 immortals who look down Before we can decide whether John Prine was the governor’s awarding of state laurels. Honorary from the fourth floor of the state library include an Illinois author we have to decide what makes honors are ephemeral, alas, and some fans want a screenwriter (Hecht), a speechwriter (Lincoln), any author an Illinois author. Being born here? the state of Illinois to give him a more lasting and memoirists (Addams and Farnham). Lordy, Growing up here? Living here as an adult? That memorial by placing his name among those of even newspaper columnists (Ade and Dunne) are was enough for Jim Edgar, who once described Illinois novelists, poets, historians, memoirists and up there. And then there’s Studs Terkel, who is the frieze as “a monument to all great writers who playwrights engraved on the frieze that adorns the a genre of his own. (Said Studs at the time, “I’m have called Illinois home.” Illinois State Library in Springfield. not sure I belong there.”) I can appreciate why an Illinois governor An “attaboy” proclamation is a very different The wise men and women who picked the would be grateful to anyone who agreed to pay degree of honor from permanent enshrinement original 35 honorees left the door open, in short, taxes in Illinois, but I wonder whether an Illinois on the Illinois State Library building. Does John and it’s wide enough to admit John Prine as a author is better understood as one who takes

16 | www.illinoistimes.com | July 30-August 5, 2020 Illinois as a subject in any of its aspects. Poets are the closet critter to Prine among the state library’s original honorees. There are four of them on the frieze, and each of them – Lindsay, Sandburg, Masters, and Brooks – wrote about Illinois places and people. But while Prine was a poet from Illinois, Prine was not an Illinois poet. Born and raised in Maywood, his heart and mind (and accent) was Kentucky and the upper South. As far as I know he never wrote about Illinois as such (although I know very well that there’s a great deal of Kentucky in Illinois). It turns out that the state library, in addition to not insisting that its literary immortals be good writers, did not insist that an author take up Illinois as a subject. Ernest Hemingway, for example, was born and raised in Oak Park but never published a word about Illinois (and in my opinion was a poor choice for that reason). Prine thus has more in common with Hemingway than he does with other as-yet-unrecognized poets such as, say, John Knoepfle, who’s about as Illinois as dirt. Among the several fine works of this sage of Auburn is Poems from the Sangamon The late John Prine, singer-songwriter and Honorary (1985) whose poems trace the Sangamon River Poet Laureate of Illinois. from its source in a culvert near LeRoy to its confluence with the Illinois River. At first glance, the whole question of Prine’s newsletters. being elevated to the frieze seems moot, since Even better, the library could display excerpts the original frieze, which nearly encircles the from the works of honorees – songs, poems, building, is full. A second, narrower band of tweets, graffiti – on the safe assumption that stone runs atop the building’s rusticated stone not everyone will have read them. It would be base and offers space for the names of a new educational, and give bored tourists something to generation of literary greats. If that space is do while they wait for the armory to finally fall opened, the question that would lie before the down. secretary of state (who is the library’s custodian) is not whether John Prine deserves to be honored – James Krohe Jr., has been a contributor to Illinois I think he does – but whether John Prine deserves Times since 1975; most of his IT pieces can be read to be honored ahead of everyone else. again in The Corn Latitudes. He also is the author Inevitably, the standards have changed since of Corn Kings & One-Horse Thieves: A Plain- 1990. There no longer being a place called Spoken History of Mid-Illinois. Illinois but a hundred Illinoises, each unique to the race, class and sex of its citizens, a roster of new immortals will have to be inclusive. When I write that Prine is a poet of America, I mean From “Saddle that he is a poet of his America, which is the white, up-from-the-country, working class. If In The Rain” Prine is admitted into the pantheon, democratic (album: “Common Sense,” 1975 etiquette will demand that our Kanye Wests and our Sufjan Stevens and our Patricia Barber be Well, I leaned on my left leg there too. In the parking lot dirt Maybe fretting about appropriate genres and And Cathy was closing the lights “best” and time’s wisdom is too 1965. Maybe A June bug flew from the warmth he Illinois needs a way to honor its literary greats once knew that is appropriate to today’s digital, wired, And I wished for once I weren’t right late-20th century Illinois. In a culture in which Why we used to laugh together reputations build and fade like summer storms, And we’d dance to any old song. 50 years is too long – a 50-day rule ought to Well, ya know, she still laughs with me be prudent enough – and engraving names in But she waits just a second too long. stone that can’t be un-engraved is just asking for trouble. Why not convert the library building’s And the sky is black and still now lower frieze into a digital message board? The On the hill where the angels sing names of honorees could be changed as political Ain’t it funny how an old broken bottle and aesthetic fashion dictate, and we can cram as Looks just like a diamond ring many masters of as many genres as we want, up But it’s far, far from me to and including authors of best Christmas family

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July 30-August 5, 2020 | Illinois Times | 19 FOOD The debate over Salade Niçoise Anchovies or tuna? Fresh tuna or canned? Mixed or layered? FOOD | Peter Glatz

Back in the days when I was still a dentist, after whole aisle to canned fish. Salade Niçoise giving an injection and waiting for anesthesia The best canned tuna comes from the Ortiz Serves 4 to kick in, I’d have an opportunity to chat with family in the Basque region of Spain. They are my patients for a bit. Karen, one of my longtime a fifth-generation fishing family that has been Ingredients patients, knowing of my interest in food and canning the best tuna and anchovies available. For the dressing: cooking, told me about her recent trip to NYC Though pricier than our familiar Charlie Tuna, ¼ cup good quality red wine vinegar and her meal at Les Halles, the restaurant that the flavor and textural difference is remarkable. 1 T Dijon mustard Anthony Bourdain worked at before he became a Ortiz purchases only line-caught tuna on a daily Salt and pepper to taste celebrity. She ordered the Salade Niçoise and told basis from local fishermen and prepares it for ½ cup olive oil from the drained, canned tuna me that she was extremely surprised that she had canning totally by hand the same way they’ve (if necessary, add extra olive oil to make ½ cup) been offered a choice between fresh, grilled tuna done it for generations. Like wine and good or canned tuna. With a voice beginning to slur cheese, their canned tuna and anchovies actually For the salad: from the anesthesia, she exclaimed: “Of course I improve with age, becoming richer and more 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved chose the fresh.” flavorful, reaching a peak at 14 or 15 years. The 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed As I readied my drill in preparation for her oil gradually penetrates the flesh further and 6-8 new potatoes “procedure” I commented: “Canned tuna is further as it ages, making for ever richer fish 2 medium tomatoes, cut into quarters or eighths actually more traditional.” By this point, she had inside. Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, one of the ½ shallot, finely chopped two pairs of hands in her mouth and she could nation’s most respected purveyors of fine foods, 4 handfuls mixed baby greens, washed and only raise her eyebrows in surprise. purchases whole pallet-loads of canned tuna from dried Salade Niçoise is a composed salad that first 2 cans tuna in olive oil, drained, oil reserved appeared in French menus in the latter part of the 1/2 cup Niçoise or other black olives, pitted 19th century. Originating in the seaside city of 2 T. mixed fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon, Nice on the French Riviera, in its original form or basil it featured only tomatoes, canned anchovies and local olive oil. Over the years ingredients were Preparation added and components were changed. Auguste In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, Escoffier’s version swapped out oil-packed canned salt, pepper and mustard. Slowly whisk in the tuna for the anchovies. Historical purists now reserved olive oil from the canned tuna. insist that Salade Niçoise can be made with In a large pot, bring water to a boil and either anchovies or tuna – but not both. Escoffier prepare an ice bath. Add a generous amount of replaced the traditional olive oil dressing with salt to the boiling water. It should taste quite the flavored oil from the tuna can. Later versions salty- like sea water. of Salade Niçoise are typically dressed with a Add the green beans and potatoes to the vinaigrette. Larousse Gastronomique calls for equal pot and cook until just crisp-tender, about 2 parts of diced potatoes and green beans dressed minutes for the beans and 12-15 minutes for in oil and vinegar and garnished with anchovies, the potatoes. Lift out with tongs or a strainer olives, capers and quartered tomatoes. Most Salade Niçoise. PHOTO BY PETER GLATZ and plunge into the ice bath to stop the modern versions include pitted Nicoise olives cooking process. Drain and allow to cool. and hard-boiled eggs. Traditional versions did not When potatoes are cool enough to handle, include any leafy greens; modern versions often peel and slice thickly. Combine the shallots include lettuce or arugula. Julia Child’s version Ortiz and “cellars” it for future enjoyment. with about 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and from Mastering the Art of French Cooking starts Pan Bagnat is the sandwich version of the gently dress the warm potatoes. by lining the platter with lettuce. Julia specified Salade Niçoise. Traditionally it was a portable In a separate bowl, coat the beans with canned tuna. Alice Waters of Berkeley’s Chez meal for fishermen and farmhands Pan Bagnat about 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Panisse prefers grilled, fresh tuna. Julia Child means “bathed bread,” because the dressing soaks In another bowl, gently toss the tomatoes liked to dress all the ingredients individually in into the bread. It is best made several hours ahead with another 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. the vinaigrette, and compose each component and compressed under a weight to meld all the Layer a serving platter with the greens. artistically on the plate. She wrote: “I’ve seen ingredients. Its preparation will be discussed in a Arrange the green beans, potatoes, and people swish everything together, and it just looks future column. tomatoes decoratively over the greens. Top like hell.” Ari Weinzweig is the co-founder and CEO with the tuna, and olives. Drizzle with the My patient Karen’s consternation that a fancy of Zingerman’s and has traveled extensively remaining vinaigrette and top with the herbs. Manhattan French restaurant would be offering throughout Europe sourcing the finest food Garnish with the hard-boiled eggs. Season with canned tuna is based on the experience with the products. When asked about the Salade Niçoise freshly ground black pepper. canned tuna that most of us grew up with here and Pan Bagnat, he said: “They’re both classics. in the States. In this country, canned tuna may I wish I was on the beach right now so I could Bertha Bus has been encamped next to the not be considered prestigious, but in Europe, order one. They’re both great uses of local smokers behind Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann especially in Spain, canned (or jarred) tuna is vegetables and fish – classic Meditteranean diet, Arbor for over a month. The bus is starting to highly respected. Grocery stores often devote a both tasting good and good for you.” smell like a smokehouse.

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Glory days prove tempting in Used to Go Here FILM | Chuck Koplinski

I suppose that looking back at the past is offered in the rosiest of lights. Taking place at inherent in our nature. The phrase “If I knew Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, then what I know now” is one tinged with Illinois, the town and campus are seen as a regret, a futile thought that many of us fall bucolic retreat from the rat race of the city, a victim to, time and again. Kris Rey’s I Used rural refuge where issues of national concern to Go Here is a delightful, though flawed are seemingly non-existent. Rey succeeds examination of how an opportunity to escape in casting the environment as a tempting to the past tempts one vulnerable woman. chimera that no one would blame Kate for There’s no question Kate (Gillian Jacobs) escaping to (Alums of SIU will either agree has had a rough go of it lately. Her first novel with this rendering of the town and school or has just been released but the initial sales have else wonder just what they were missing.) been so disappointing, a planned book signing The complications Kate encounters over tour was cancelled. This indignity pales in her weekend stay range from inspired to comparison to her fiancé having recently left desperate. The mixed messages she gets from her, something the 35-year-old author has yet David cloud her judgement. Is he interested to fully process. However, out of nowhere, in her romantically? Is that the real reason he Kate is thrown a lifeline when she gets a wants her to work alongside him? And what phone call from David (Jemaine Clement), about his wife? Then there’s the issue of April her former college creative writing professor, (Hannah Marks), David’s current favorite. who asks her to return to her alma mater for a Kate sees her being groomed much as she reading and discussion of her book. Thankful was and can’t help but wonder at his sincerity for the opportunity to put her life on hold, the where all things personal and professional are author accepts and before you know it, she’s concerned. walking down streets she’d roamed 15 years While these issues are inspired, a late night earlier, stumbling across old friends who’d break-in that finds Kate and current students never left and even partying in the old house busting into David’s house in an effort to where she and her fellow undergrads once catch him red-handed with April is labored lived. and far too long, while some of our heroine’s A job offer to return to teach is dangled in third-act choices are out of character and seem front of her, and Kate is tempted. Retreating to be done simply for expediencies sake where to a place where you were praised and felt the narrative is concerned. The abrupt ending confident has its appeal, especially when the doesn’t do the film any favors, either. job has limited demands; it’s safe and there’s Still and all, Jacobs’ charm helps smooth little risk, the sort of position you could hold over some of these rough patches and it’s on to for 25 or 30 years without breaking a through the actresses’ efforts that we end sweat, secure but ultimately stifling. up pulling for Kate in the end, despite her Writer and director Kris Rey beautifully missteps. Her desire to check out is relatable, captures the sense of inertia Kate is dealing but her determination to face her sea of with, presenting the devil’s bargain she’s been troubles is to be commended.

July 30-August 5, 2020 | Illinois Times | 21 MUSIC

Deja Voodoo conjures up the tunes at Long Bridge Golf Course this Friday night. Into August music NOW PLAYING | Tom Irwin

Here we go travelling on through July 2020 had a rough time over the last several months and into August, working through the finding work and had a year of booked dates pandemic problems and dealing as best we can disappear. He recently had a fun gig playing a with all the issues brought and wrought by live band show with a retro 1950-60s group, this incredibly drastic change in our lifestyles. Secret Chimp (are you listening, Lancelot Link Let’s see what’s out there to enjoy in live music fans?), where the group of all-star, normally land. First and foremost, as we do every week, touring musicians played at a drive-in theater. say thank you to the hardworking folks on American Graffiti was showing so the period the frontlines, here and everywhere, who are songs fit the mood of the film as the audience battling this bug for the good of all. And we sat socially distanced in their cars, honking also send out all the good we can to those in appreciation of the music, rather than the affected at whatever level by direct contact with traditional hand clapping applause. That’s how COVID-19. it works in crazy 2020. As we see the infection numbers in our Bill has lots of contacts in the industry and community rise, and especially notice how it’s the sad news from booking agents and the affecting our live music scene, please do all you like does not bode well for the future. Even as can to be safe and to help others do the same. some of us hope for a possibility of fall 2020 I’ve played several outdoor gigs lately and for happenings, the professionals are seriously the most part, people are watching what they looking at 2021 being a wash for big festivals do, but we all know how easy it is to forget the and tours with large gatherings of hundreds of thing is among us and behave as if there isn’t people. On that cheery note, let’s see what we an invisible, highly contagious virus lurking have going on around town this weekend. around everywhere we go. Please be aware that some clubs have closed I had a good talk with Springfield native Bill temporarily due to COVID-19 realities and by Laymon this week, who has had a successful the time you read this, others may have done career as a bassist, songwriter and working the same or those closed may have reopened. musician for decades out in California. Bill left Looks like Friday evening is the hot night for the ‘patch way back when for the scene in Santa cool outdoor gigs this week, with the one-and- Cruz and the Bay Area with plans to join a rock only Johnnie Owens buttering it up at Buzz ‘n’ roll band, and boy, did he ever. With years Bomb, Deja Voodoo shining on some magic in as bass player for New Riders of the Purple moments at Long Bridge, Highway 615 driving Sage and then the David Nelson Band, he was the country at Crows Mill Pub and Baaad privy to all the inside workings of the world of Boyzz Band doing good at Mariah’s. There’s the Grateful Dead and the circle that amazing more where that came from in our live music band developed through its “long, strange trip” listings. of a career in show business, as well as many Take care and take care of others while other music connections. Bill, like most touring having some fun safely listening to the musicians who live off their live music pay, has music.

22 | www.illinoistimes.com | July 30-August 5, 2020 JukeRox BAND SPOTLIGHT | JukeRox Saturday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. Weebles This group can play it all and does every time out on the stage, and has the 2019 Illinois Times Best of Springfield Overall Band award as a party band to prove it. Bandmates Janet Morris (vocals), Kylan Davis (vocals, keys), Kent Starr (guitar, keys), Eric Austin (drums), Tim Copp (bass) and Jake Jensen (guitar) go after it by doing three-hour shows with no breaks and claim on their Facebook page that “Whether you like rock, pop, country, metal, or hip-hop, we bring it all,” and indeed they do. Eric was voted BoS 2019 in the drummer category for an added bonus to the band accolades and, of course, frontperson singer Janet Morris previously made her indelible mark on the scene with other groups, most notably the quite popular F5 back in the day. So bring your dancing shoes and be prepared for a high-energy, well-played show done right all the way down the line.

Highway 615 Jason Bassett & Jon Wernsing LIVE MUSIC Crows Mill Pub, 6:30-10:30pm Boar’s Nest, Athens, 6-9pm Sunday Tuesday Silas Tockey Live music within 40 miles of Springfield. Hat Trick Aug 2 Aug 4 Boones Saloon, 11am Dew Chilli #2, 7pm Gracia Harrison Tom’s Turtle Tank Tuesdays Dates, times and locations are subject 3Sixteen Wine Bar, Chatham, 4-7pm to change, so we suggest calling before No Good Deed with Spencer Stokes Facebook with Tom Irwin, 8:30pm Deja Voodoo Buzz Bomb Brewing Co., 8-10pm attending an event. Long Bridge Golf Course, 6:30pm After School Special Open Jam Open Mic with Casey Cantrall Jeff Young and the Bad Grandpas Coni’s Pub, 2-6pm Attention bands, bars and musicians: George Rank’s, 7:30-10pm Baaad Boyz Band The Corner Bar, Divernon, 8-11pm submit your shows and photos online at Isaiah Christian and the Rebel Saints www.illinoistimes.com or by email Mariah’s Restaurant, 7:30-10:30pm [email protected]. Rock House Hill Prairie Winery, Oakford, 2pm Crows Mill Pub, 6-10pm John Stevens and Geoff Ryan P-Nut & The Shells New Moon Cafe, Decatur, 6:30-8:30pm Take a Break With Cowboy Randy Locals Bar, Pawnee, 2-5pm Wednesday Facebook with Randy Erwin, 8-9pm Casey Cantrall Jones and Chase Aug 5 Shamrock Tavern, 4:30pm Joel Honey Sheedy Shores Winery, Loami, 2pm Locals Bar, Pawnee, 6-10pm Hat Trick Matt and Hannah Jeff Young and the Bad Grandpas Blue Ridge Club, 6-9pm Friday West of Wise Winery, Petersburg, 6pm Taylor June Trails End Saloon, Curran, 4-7pm Sheedy Shores WineGarden, Loami, Rick and Tom Jul 31 4pm Facebook with Tom Irwin, 7:30pm Johnnie Owens Saturday JukeRox Monday Levi Tucker Buzz Bomb Brewing Co., 7:30- Weebles Bar & Grill, 6:30-10:30pm Obed and Isaac’s, 6pm 10pm Aug 1 Aug 3 NCR Al Kitchen John Drake After Sunset Wild Pickins Winery, Chesterfield, Blues Deacons Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill and Coni’s Pub, 7pm Anchor Boat Club, 7pm 6-10pm The Alamo, 7pm Museum, 6-9pm

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payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT No third party checks will be accepted. OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT The balance, including the Judicial Sale SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS fee for the Abandoned Residential Property In the matter of the estate of: Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu- Susanne Hall Ripka, Deceased lated on residential real estate at the rate Case No. 2020-P-341 of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof Claim Notice of the amount paid by the purchaser not Notice is given of the death of Susanne to exceed $300, in certifi ed funds/or wire Hall Ripka. Letters of Offi ce were issued to transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) Thomas Ripka, 208 Clifton Dr., Springfi eld, hours. No fee shall be paid by the mort- IL 62704 and Mark Ripka, 2937 Chilton Pl, gagee acquiring the residential real estate Virginia Beach, VA 23456 as Co-Executors. pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by Claims against the Estate may be fi led in the any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other Offi ce of the Circuit Court at the Sangamon lienor acquiring the residential real estate County Courthouse, 200 South 9th Street, whose rights in and to the residential real Springfi eld, Illinois 62702 or with the estate arose prior to the sale. The subject Co-Executor, or both, on or before, January property is subject to general real estate 23, 2021. Any claim not fi led on or before taxes, special assessments, or special that date is barred. Copies of the claim fi led taxes levied against said real estate and is with the clerk must be mailed or delivered offered for sale without any representa- to the Co- Executor within 10 days after it tion as to quality or quantity of title and has been fi led. without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” Thomas Ripka and Mark Ripka, Co- condition. The sale is further subject to Executors confi rmation by the court. Paul Palozzolo Upon payment in full of the amount bid, Clerk of the Circuit Court the purchaser will receive a Certifi cate of July 23, 2020 Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confi rmation of the sale. STATE OF ILLINOIS The property will NOT be open for inspec- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH tion and plaintiff makes no representation JUDICIAL COURT SANGAMON COUNTY, as to the condition of the property. Pro- ILLINOIS – IN PROBATE spective bidders are admonished to check IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF the court fi le to verify all information. ODESSA MAE KNOCHE O’NEAL WHITE, If this property is a condominium unit, the Deceased. purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure No. 2020-P-156 sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION- CLAIMS ADVERTISE assessments and the legal fees required by Notice is given of the death of ODESSA The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS MAE KNOCHE O’NEAL WHITE of Sangamon, HERE 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a Illinois. Letters of Offi ce were issued on July condominium unit which is part of a com- 2, 2020 to PATRICK H. O’NEAL and LINDA mon interest community, the purchaser of O’NEAL MERCKER whose attorney is VER- the unit at the foreclosure sale other than TICCHIO & VERTICCHIO, 100 East Chestnut, Call a mortgagee shall pay the assessments P.O. Box 87, Gillespie, IL 62033. required by The Condominium Property Act, Claims against the estate may be fi led in 217-753-2226 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). the Offi ce of the Clerk of the Court at the IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWN- Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville, or email ER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN Illinois 62626, or with the representative, or POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY both, within six (6) months from the date of [email protected] OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- the fi rst publication of this Notice and any DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE claim not fi led within that period is barred. ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Copies fi led with the Clerk must be mailed You will need a photo identifi cation issued or delivered to the representative and the Real Estate Foreclosure by a government agency (driver’s license, attorney within ten (10) days after it has passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into been fi led. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH our building and the foreclosure sale room DATED this 22nd day of July 2020. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in Cook County and the same identifi ca- PATRICK H. O’NEAL and LINDA SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS tion for sales held at other county venues O’NEAL MERCKER, Co-Executor’s SECURITY BANK , Plaintiff, where The Judicial Sales Corporation BY: /s/ Rick Verticchio -v.- conducts foreclosure sales. One of Their Attorneys RUSSELL LEE EVANGELISTA, LUWANA KAY For information, HEAVNER, BEYERS & EVANGELISTA AKA LUWANA K. EVANGE- MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 111 East LISTA, TOWER LOAN OF ILLINOIS, LLC DBA Main Street, DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) STATE OF ILLINOIS TOWER LOAN OF SPRINGFIELD, IL, FIRST 422-1719. Please refer to fi le number IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, ILLINOIS 366553. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION SANGAMON COUNTY Defendant One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chi- Re: the marriage of 19 CH 83 cago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE Min Yu Petitioner NOTICE OF SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corpo- and PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ration at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status Patrick Hayes, Respondent pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and report of pending sales. Case No. 2020-D-217 Sale entered in the above cause on October HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC NOTICE BY PUBLICATION 16, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales 111 East Main Street, DECATUR IL, 62523, Notice is given you Patrick Hayes, Respon- Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on August 217-422-1719, Fax #: 217-422-1754 dent herein, that this cause has been com- 24, 2020, at the Do Realty Services, 600 E-Mail: [email protected] menced against you in this court asking for S 6th Street, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62701, sell Attorney File No. 366553, Case Number: 19 a dissolution of marriage and other relief. at a public sale to the highest bidder, as CH 83, TJSC#: 40-1966 Unless you fi le your response or otherwise set forth below, the following described NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collec- fi le your appearance in this cause in the real estate: tion Practices Act, you are advised that offi ce of the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon Commonly known as 2035 N. 19TH Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt County, in Springfi eld, Illinois on or before STREET, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702 collector attempting to collect a debt and the 16th day of August, 2020 a judgment of Property Index No. 14-23.0-108-006 any information obtained will be used for dissolution of marriage and other relief may The real estate is improved with a single that purpose. be granted as prayed for in the Petition. family residence. Case # 19 CH 83 Paul Palazzolo The judgment amount was $30,476.24. Circuit Clerk Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certifi ed funds at the close of the sale

July 30-August 5, 2020 | Illinois Times | 25 INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- Ann L. Prescott Assistant General Counsel, PURPOSE. DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STORAGE UNIT Cypress Way, Bin #C65, Tallahassee Florida Attorney for Plaintiff You will need a photo identifi cation issued AUCTION to enforce Self Storage Lien in 32399-3265, (850) 558-9886. 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 by a government agency (driver’s license, default of payment of rent will be held If no contact has been made by you PUBLIC NOTICES Chicago, IL 60602 passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into at 10:AM Saturday August 15th 2020 at concerning the above by September 3, 2020 Ph. (312) 346-9088 our building and the foreclosure sale room Northend Storage. the matter of the Administrative Complaint File No. 271749-205846 in Cook County and the same identifi cation 1907 North Grand Ave East, Springfi eld Ill. will be presented at an ensuing meeting I3153158 for sales held at other county venues where Tenants must pay in full before this date. of the Board of Nursing in an informal STATE OF ILLINOIS Public Notice is hereby given that on The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts This is a PRIVATE AUCTION. YOU MUST proceeding. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH September 22, 2020 I will petition in said foreclosure sales. NOTIFY OUR OFFICE 1 WEEK PRIOR TO AUC- In accordance with the Americans with JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Court praying for the change of name IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDI- For information, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIH- TION DATE TO ATTEND. 217/544/4521 Disabilities Act, persons needing a special SANGAMON COUNTY COLIN GEORGE COVINGTON to ERICA JANE CIAL CIRCUIT LAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 111 East Main #1-28 BONNIE SUTTON accommodation to participate in this Re: the marriage of COVINGTON pursuant to the statute in such SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Street, DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. #1-16 JAMES DUFF proceeding should contact the individual or Natalie Lambert Petitioner case made and provided. SECURITY BANK, Plaintiff, Please refer to fi le number 366553. #1-33 EVA MORGAN agency sending this notice not later than and Dated: July 30, 2020 -v.- THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION #H-13 MELISSA LUSTER seven days prior to the proceeding at the Troy L. Brown, Respondent RUSSELL LEE EVANGELISTA, LUWANA KAY One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chi- #1-21 JAMES McCARTY address given on the notice. Telephone: Case No. 2020-D-316 EVANGELISTA AKA LUWANA K. EVANGELISTA, cago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE #1-39 LORAINE DEGROOT (850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH TOWER LOAN OF ILLINOIS, LLC DBA TOWER You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corpo- #1-43 GAILY BATES or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Notice is given you Troy L. Brown, Respon- JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LOAN OF SPRINGFIELD, IL, FIRST NATIONAL ration at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status #11-5 CHARLOTTE BURNETT Service. dent herein, that this cause has been com- SANGAMON COUNTY, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS BANK OF OMAHA, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVEL- report of pending sales. #7-17 JANE RICHARD menced against you in this court asking for a DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF, OPMENT AUTHORITY, Defendant HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC #11-26 STEVE REICHERT dissolution of marriage and other relief. VS. 19 CH 83 111 East Main Street,DECATUR IL, 62523 #H-2 KRISTINS BLISSET STATE OF ILLINOIS Unless you fi le your response or otherwise LAVONDOLYN FOSTER A/K/A LAVONDALYN NOTICE OF SALE 217-422-1719, Fax #: 217-422-1754 #H-16 LUIS CARREARS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH fi le your appearance in this cause in the of- GLENISE FOSTER, A/K/A LAVON PERKINS; PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that E-Mail: [email protected] #1-10 STEVE GROTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT fi ce of the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon County, BRANDON FOSTER A/K/A BRANDON R pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Attorney File No. 366553, Case Number: #2-33 DESHAI BROWN SANGAMON COUNTY in Springfi eld, Illinois on or before the FOSTER; ROBERT LEE FOSTER, JR.; SERENA Sale entered in the above cause on October 19 CH 83 #7-16 CYNTHIA WILSON Stephanie Jennings Petitioner 16th day of August, 2020 a judgment of dis- FOSTER; SHONE FOSTER; UNKNOWN HEIRS 16, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales TJSC#: 40-1966 #10-18 BETTY GRIFFIN and solution of marriage and other relief may be AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT L FOSTER, Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on August 24, NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection #H-24 DONALD NELSON Gavin Lowry, Defendant granted as prayed for in the Petition. IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON- 2020, at the Do Realty Services, 600 S 6th Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s #11-7 BARBARA STROBLE Case No. 2020-F-000205 Paul Palazzolo RECORD CLAIMANTS; TED HARVATIN, SPE- Street, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62701, sell at a attorney is deemed to be a debt collector at- #10-42 BARBARA STROBLE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Circuit Clerk CIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth tempting to collect a debt and any informa- #3-22 JOHN DEGROOT Notice is given you Gavin Lowry, Defendant, MORTGAGOR, ROBERT L FOSTER, below, the following described real estate: tion obtained will be used for that purpose. #7-20 EMILY HUGHES that this cause has been commenced DEFENDANTS. LOT 6 AND THE NORTH 12 FEET OF LOT 7 Case # 19 CH 83 #9-17 ALBERTA JONES against you in this court asking for a Petition IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH 2019CH000393 IN BLOCK 6 IN SAUNDERS SUBDIVISION OF #G-10 PAULA HOLT to Establish Parentage and other relief. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 1909 EAST PINE STREET PART OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, #11-17 ROBERT RYAN Unless you fi le your response or otherwise SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703 RANGE 5 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH #7-7 MARTIN FRUCHTL fi le your appearance in this cause in the In the matter of the Petition of JUDGE MERIDIAN. EXCEPT ALL COAL, MINERALS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT #10-6 SHANNON ESTES offi ce of the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon CECIL MARCUM PRICE PRESIDING JUDGE AND MINING RIGHTS HERETOFORE CON- SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS #3-10 MIKE/GLORIA DAVIS County, in Springfi eld, Illinois on or before For change of name to NOTICE BY PUBLICATION VEYED OR RESERVED OF RECORD. SITUATED TOWN AND COUNTRY BANK, Plaintiff, #4-10 PANDONG ARMAD the 30th day of August, 2020 a judgment or MARK C. PRICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, IN SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. vs. #11-41 SHANNON SONSUCIE decree by default may be taken against you Case NO.: 2020-MR-194 Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claim- Commonly known as 2035 N. 19TH STREET, SHANDIN N. MONGOLD and TOWN AND #H-7 MIMI PHANTHOURATH for the relief asked in the complaint. PUBLIC NOTICE ants SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702 COUNTRY BANK, Defendants. #9-13 GWEN ALEXANDER Paul Palazzolo Public Notice is hereby given that on Sep- Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Robert L Property Index No. 14-23.0-108-006 CASE NO. 20-CH-35 #H-23 JILL McCLURE Circuit Clerk tember 8, 2020 I will petition in said Court Foster, If Any The real estate is improved with a single PROPERTY ADDRESS: #3-7 MELISSA SOUTHWICK praying for the change of name from CECIL Brandon Foster a/k/a Brandon R Foster family residence. 919 N. 6TH STREET #8-2 TIMOTHY ROSS MARCUM PRICE to MARK C. PRICE Robert Lee Foster, Jr. The judgment amount was $30,476.24. SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702 #8-3 PRESLEE CAVENAILE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH pursuant to the statute in such case made Serena Foster Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by NOTICE BY PUBLICATION #1-28 BONNIE SUTTON JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SANGAMON COUNTY, and provided. Shone Foster certifi ed funds at the close of the sale pay- NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Shandin N. Mongold, #3-13 SHANE VIELE ILLINOIS Dated: July 16, 2020 defendants, that this case has been com- able to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No Defendant, this case has been commenced #3-38 KEITH GROVER In the interest of ANNABELLA ROGERS, a menced in this Court against you and other third party checks will be accepted. The bal- in this Court against you and others, asking #4-41 LAKEYTRA FRYE minor defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a ance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the for foreclosure of the Mortgage held by #6-25 SARAH YOUNG Case No: 17-JA-164 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH certain Mortgage conveying the premises Abandoned Residential Property Municipality the Plaintiff on the property located at 919 #7-12 DAVID LOOPER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION JUDICIAL CIRCUIT described as follows, to wit: Relief Fund, which is calculated on resi- N. 6th Street, Springfi eld, IL 62702, more #7-33 STEPHANIE MANN NOTICE IS GIVEN UNKNOWN FATHERS, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: dential real estate at the rate of $1 for each particularly described as: #10-17 ANASTASIA WELLS respondents, and to all whom it may In the matter of the Petition of LOT FOURTEEN (14) BLOCK ONE (1) OF B. $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount THE SOUTH 42 FEET OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 5 #10-19 JESSICA CLOSE concern, that on November 19, 2019 a KYLE JOSEPH CASTLEBERRY M. GRIFFITH’S SUBDIVISION. PART OF THE paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in IN ROBERT ALLEN’S ADDITION TO THE CITY #10-22 MIKE GRIFFITH petition was fi led under the Juvenile Court For change of name to NORTHWEST PART OF SECTION TWO (2), certifi ed funds/or wire transfer, is due within OF SPRINGFIELD, SITUATED IN SANGAMON #10-38 LANONDA WILMOT Act by State’s Attorney’s Offi ce in this court KYLE JOSEPH ODEM TOWNSHIP FIFTEEN NORTH (15 N), RANGE twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid COUNTY, ILLINOIS. #H-9 EMILY ABBOTT and that in courtroom of Judge Karen Tharp Case NO.: 2020-MR-512 FIVE WEST (5 W), OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL by the mortgagee acquiring the residential EXCEPT ANY INTEREST IN THE COAL, OIL, #I-13 STEVE BOUNDS or any judge sitting in her stead in Room 7A PUBLIC NOTICE MERIDIAN. real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the GAS AND OTHER MINERALS UNDERLYING #J-28 KIMBERLY DIAZ of Sangamon County Complex, 200 South Public Notice is hereby given that on Sep- EXCEPT THE COAL AND OTHER MINERALS sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, THE LAND WHICH HAVE BEEN HERETO- #J-30 CATHY WAKE Ninth Street, Springfi eld, Illinois, on SEP- tember 8, 2020 I will petition in said Court UNDERLYING SAID LOT. or other lienor acquiring the residential real FORE CONVEYED OR RESERVED IN PRIOR #2-18 DEVERS VERNON TEMBER 10, 2020 at 1:30 PM hearing will praying for the change of name from KYLE SITUATED IN SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. estate whose rights in and to the residential CONVEYANCES, AND ALL RIGHTS AND #3-26 TRENISA MOORE be held upon the petition to have the minor JOSEPH CASTLEBERRY to KYLE JOSEPH Commonly known as: 1909 East Pine Street real estate arose prior to the sale. The EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE ESTATE OF #4-33 TROY WISE declared to be a ward of the court and for ODEM pursuant to the statute in such case Springfi eld, IL 62703 subject property is subject to general real SAID COAL, OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINERALS, #5-15 CODY BOYER other relief under the Act. THE COURT HAS made and provided. and which said Mortgage was made by, estate taxes, special assessments, or special IF ANY. #6-34 RICHARD JOHNSON AUTHORITY IN THIS CASE TO TAKE FROM Dated: July 16, 2020 Robert L Foster a/k/a Robert Lee Foster, Sr, taxes levied against said real estate and is SITUATED IN SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS #3-5 RAYMOND COLLIVER YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF Lavondolyn Foster a/k/a Lavondalyn Glenise offered for sale without any representation Permanent Index Number: 14-27.0-176-030 #1-27 SHONE COOPER THE MINOR. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS Foster, a/k/a Lavon Perkins as to quality or quantity of title and without Commonly known as: 919 N. 6th Street, #1-39 LORAINE DEGROOT THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Mortgagor(s), to recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. Springfi eld, IL 62702 #1-43 GAILY BATES RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, The sale is further subject to confi rmation UNLESS YOU FILE your answer or otherwise #2-17 KAHA LEE GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Inc., as Nominee for Amerigroup Mortgage by the court. fi le your appearance in this cause in the #9-40 DANYEL/CALVIN PITTS ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL In the matter of the Petition of Corporation Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the Offi ce of the Clerk of this Court at the #11-39 TROY WISE RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. UNLESS YOU MARLUCIA AMARA VILLARREAL Mortgagee, and recorded in the Offi ce of purchaser will receive a Certifi cate of Sale Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 South #H-18 LEVONNA YOUNG appear at the hearing and show cause to For change of name to the Recorder of Deeds of Sangamon County, that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to 9th Street, Room 405, Springfi eld, IL #4-4 MARK SHAFER the contrary, AN ORDER OR JUDGMENT BY MARLUCIA AMARA MAGUIRE Illinois, as Document No. 2004R45415; and the real estate after confi rmation of the sale. 62701-1299 on or before August 24, 2020, A #2-21 CONNIE MARGARON DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU Case NO.: 2020-MR-478 for other relief. The property will NOT be open for inspection JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE #2-29 MAGGIE WHITTED FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE PETITION. PUBLIC NOTICE UNLESS YOU fi le your answer or otherwise and plaintiff makes no representation as to TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN #7-30 HOWARD WEST UNLESS YOU APPEAR AT THE HEARING, Public Notice is hereby given that on August fi le your appearance in this case, on or the condition of the property. Prospective THE COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. #B-11 BOBBIE O’BRIEN YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO FURTHER 28, 2020 I will petition in said Court praying before August 31, 2020, A JUDGMENT bidders are admonished to check the court CLERK OF THE COURT #11-9 JEFFERY JONES WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE PROCEEDINGS for the change of name from MARLUCIA OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN fi le to verify all information. THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO #9-33 ELDON LUCY IN THIS CASE, INCLUDING THE FILING OF AMARA VILLARREAL to MARLUCIA AMARA AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN If this property is a condominium unit, the COLLECT A DEBT, AN AMENDED PETITION OR MOTION TO MAGUIRE pursuant to the statute in such THE COMPLAINT. E-fi ling is now mandatory purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS. case made and provided. for documents in civil cases with limited sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF ACTION 8051-909016 Dated: July 23, 2020 exemptions. To e-fi le, you must fi rst create assessments and the legal fees required Meredith Pitts (#6280878) Sangamon County an account with an e-fi ling service provider. by The Condominium Property Act, 765 HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC BEFORE THE BOARD OF Nursing Visit http://efi le.illinoiscourts.gov/service- ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property Attorneys at Law IN RE: The license to practice as a Licensed IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH providers.htm to learn more and to select is a condominium unit which is part of a P.O. Box 740 Practical Nurse JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SANGAMON COUNTY, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT a service provider. If you need additional common interest community, the purchaser Decatur, IL 62525 Shannon Daniel Jones, L.P.N. ILLINOIS SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS help or have trouble e-fi ling, visit www. of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than Send Notice/Pleadings to: 1007 Johnson Lane In the interest of CHARLEE PYLE, a minor In the matter of the Petition of illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp, or talk to a mortgagee shall pay the assessments Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Springfi eld, IL 62702 Case No: 19-JA-46 COLIN GEORGE COVINGTON your local circuit clerk’s offi ce. required by The Condominium Property Act, Email: [email protected] CASE NO.: 2019-03431 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION For change of name to PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). Telephone: (217) 422-1719 LICENSE NO.: PN 5221718 NOTICE IS GIVEN TYLER PYLE AND ERICA JANE COVINGTON PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 The Department of Health has fi led an Ad- UNKNOWN FATHERS, respondents, and to all Case NO.: 2020-MR-553 IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN 8051-908554 ministrative Complaint against you, a copy whom it may concern, that on July 23, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY 20CH35 of which may be obtained by contacting, a petition was fi led under the Juvenile Court

26 | www.illinoistimes.com | July 30-August 5, 2020 Act by State’s Attorney’s Offi ce in this court the complaint. and that in courtroom of Judge Karen Tharp Paul Palazzolo or any judge sitting in her stead in Room 7A Clerk of the Court of Sangamon County Complex, 200 South Date: July 23, 2020 Future woman Edited by J. Reynolds - No. 647 Ninth Street, Springfi eld, Illinois, on AUGUST Puzzle answers 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM hearing will be held upon the petition to have the minor declared NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, LTD from this week to be a ward of the court and for other relief (Attorney ID: 6301158) Attorneys under the Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY 105 West Adams Street, Suite 1800 will appear here IN THIS CASE TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUS- Chicago, Illinois 60603 TODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR. IF STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Sangamon, next week THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION ss – IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE AP- JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SANGAMON COUNTY POINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, LAKEVIEW LOAN TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. PAMELA ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. WOLF A/K/A PAMELA K. WOLF; UNKNOWN UNLESS YOU appear at the hearing and OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD show cause to the contrary, AN ORDER OR CLAIMANTS; et. al., Defendants, Case No. JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED 2020CH000015. AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN The requisite affi davit for publication having THE PETITION. UNLESS YOU APPEAR AT been fi led, notice is hereby given to you: THE HEARING, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED Unknown Owners-Tenants and Non-Record TO FURTHER WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE Claimants, defendant in the above entitled PROCEEDINGS IN THIS CASE, INCLUDING suit has been commenced in the IN THE THE FILING OF AN AMENDED PETITION OR CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL MOTION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS CIRCUIT SANGAMON COUNTY, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, by the said plaintiff against you Crossword answers from #646 and other defendants, praying for the fore- STATE OF ILLINOIS closure of a certain Mortgage conveying the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH premises described as follows, to-wit: JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LOT THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (323) SANGAMON COUNTY OF THE HIGHLANDS, A SUBDIVISION OF Jacilyn McGinley, Petitioner PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 9, vs. TOWNSHIP Beau McGinley, Respondent 15 NORTH, RANGE 5, WEST OF THE THIRD Case No: 2018-OP-237 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPT ALL COAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION AND OTHER MINERALS UNDERLYING Beau McGinley, this cause has been com- SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT menced against you in this Court asking for TO MINE AND REMOVE SAME, SITUATED an Order of Protection. Unless you fi le your IN SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: Answer or otherwise fi le your Appearance in 22-09.0-137-020. Commonly known as: this cause in the Offi ce of the Circuit Clerk 2839 Holmes Ave., Springfi eld, IL 62704, of Sangamon County, Sangamon County and which said Mortgage was made by Sudoku answers from #646 Complex, 200 S. Ninth St., Room 405, PAMELA WOLF, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Springfi eld, Illinois, on or before August 20, Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as 2020, a judgment or decree by default may nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB, as Mort- be taken against you for the relief asked in gagee, and recorded as document number the complaint. 2009R10473, and the present owner(s) of Paul Palazzolo the property being PAMELA WOLF, and for Clerk of the Court other relief: that summons was duly issued Date: July 16, 2020 out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said above STATE OF ILLINOIS named defendant, fi le your answer to the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make JUDICIAL CIRCUIT your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT SANGAMON COUNTY COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Judith Jones, Petitioner SANGAMON COUNTY vs. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, 200 South 9th JoshJosh answers from #646 Keithie Sheppard, Respondent Street, Springfi eld, IL 62701 on or before Case No: 2020-OP-767 August 31, 2020, default may be entered NOTICE BY PUBLICATION against you at any time after that day and a Keithie Sheppard, this cause has been com- Judgment entered in accordance with the menced against you in this Court asking for prayer of said Complaint. JoshJosh by J. Reynolds - No. 647 Sudoku No. 647 an Order of Protection. Unless you fi le your Dated, Springfi eld, Illinois,. Fill the grid with digits so as not to repeat a digit in any row or column, Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains Answer or otherwise fi le your Appearance in Clerk of the Sangamon County Circuit Court. and so that the digits within each heavily outlined box will produce the every digit from 1 to 9 inclusive. this cause in the Offi ce of the Circuit Clerk THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT target number shown, by using addition, subtraction, multiplication or of Sangamon County, Sangamon County PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION Complex, 200 S. Ninth St., Room 405, PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMA- division, as indicated in the box. A 6x6 grid will use 1-6. Springfi eld, Illinois, on or before August 27, TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT 2020, a judgment or decree by default may PURPOSE. be taken against you for the relief asked in Last known addresses: the complaint. Unknown Owners-Tenants and Non-Record Paul Palazzolo Claimants - 2839 Holmes Ave., Springfi eld, Clerk of the Court IL 62704 Date: July 23, 2020 20CH15

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS SANGAMON COUNTY In the matter of the Petition of Kristen Godwin, Petitioner MARY JASLINE XAVIER AMALANATHAN vs. For change of name to Keithie Sheppard, Respondent MARY JASLINE XAVIER VINODH Case No: 2020-OP-768 Case NO.: 2020-MR-426 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE Keithie Sheppard, this cause has been com- Public Notice is hereby given that on Sep- menced against you in this Court asking for tember 22, 2020 I will petition in said Court an Order of Protection. Unless you fi le your praying for the change of name from MARY Answer or otherwise fi le your Appearance in JASLINE XAVIER AMALANATHAN to this cause in the Offi ce of the Circuit Clerk MARY JASLINE XAVIER VINODH pursuant to of Sangamon County, Sangamon County the statute in such case made and provided. Complex, 200 S. Ninth St., Room 405, Dated: July 30, 2020 Springfi eld, Illinois, on or before August 27, 2020, a judgment or decree by default may Diffi culty hard Diffi culty hard be taken against you for the relief asked in

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