Three people were wounded in a drive-by Tuesday in Marquette Park on the Southwest Side.
About 11:15 p.m., the group was standing outside in the 3100 block of West 64th Street, when a black sedan pulled up to them and someone inside opened fire, Chicago police said.
A 35-year-old woman was struck in the stomach and leg, and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition, police said. A 41-year-old man was struck in the buttocks and refused medical treatment.
A third person, a 31-year-old man, was grazed by a bullet on his chest, and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he is in good condition, police said.
No arrest have been made as Area One detectives investigate.
ST. LOUIS — Time is winding down before the trade deadline, and dealing Joc Pederson last week showed that team president Jed Hoyer and the Cubs are open for business.
A lot could happen between now and July 30 as the franchise’s future will be decided in the coming days.
Here are three questions the Cubs have to answer ahead of the deadline:
What happens with Kris Bryant?
It’s the question that has been asked the most the last few years, and those questions won’t stop. Bryant’s bounce-back season has been one of the Cubs’ bright spots, and his versatility has been on display. It all makes him their most valuable trade asset.
But Bryant left the game Tuesday against the Cardinals with right hamstring fatigue. He made a diving catch in the third inning and appeared to land awkwardly but stayed in the game before being taken out in the fifth. Ian Happ took over.
The Cubs need a healthy Bryant to maximize their return. At 29, he’s in the last year of club control and would be a rental for any team that acquires him at the deadline. He could be a fit for several contending teams.
Who else could be moved?
Like Bryant, shortstop Javy Baez and first baseman Anthony Rizzo will become free agents at the end of the season. Any player with an expiring deal could be dealt.
Hoyer said weeks ago that he’d sit down with Bryant, Baez and Rizzo before the deadline to discuss each player’s status. With the chances of extensions remote at this point, the discussions likely would focus on where they stand ahead of the team’s moves.
Reliever Craig Kimbrel is another potential trade piece. He has carried over his success from the end of 2020 and put together one of his best seasons in years, taking his place again among a select group of elite closers.
Kimbrel, who was named an All-Star for the first time since 2018, is not only an attractive player for a contender looking for a closer as the final piece to a championship-caliber team, but his contractual flexibility also could boost his value.
His $16 million team option might not have looked attractive to teams after he signed and struggled, but with the return of the Kimbrel of old, it could be a reasonable price to pay for a contender who wants more than a rental.
What will the rotation look like?
Kyle Hendricks has been terrific since May, Adbert Alzolay has held his own and Zach Davies has shown flashes of his old self, but the Cubs’ rotation has lacked cohesiveness and length.
The back of the rotation is the biggest question mark for the second half.
Jake Arrieta struggled mightily before landing on the injured list with hamstring tightness and has not had the look or production of a pitcher who was close to finding his way.
The Cubs have contingency plans when the time comes to move Arrieta out of the rotation. Young left-hander Justin Steele made a great impression when he was part of the team’s bullpen and is getting stretched out as a starter in Triple A before he gets some looks in the second half.
With right-hander Alec Mills throwing the ball well in his return to the rotation and stabilizing things, it isn’t hard to imagine what the team’s rotation will look like without Arrieta. And the last two weeks have provided a preview.
The Cubs had a wild ninth-inning rally in Arizona on Saturday, but they topped it Tuesday against the Cardinals, scoring six runs in the ninth for a 7-6 comeback victory.
The Cubs trailed 6-1 and seemed ready to drop consecutive games against their division rivals. Patrick Wisdom started the rally by reaching on a dropped third strike. A single by Nico Hoerner and walks to Jake Marisnick and Sergio Alcantara loaded the bases and made it 6-2.
“I love it,” manager David Ross said after the win. “I mean they don’t stop competing. There’s no give up with this group and their experience and when things haven’t been going our way, it would be really easy to kind of cash one in, especially a game like that on Tuesday night.”
Anthony Rizzo drew a walk with two outs to bring in another run before Javy Baez closed the deficit to a run with a two-run single. Ian Happ, who came into the game for Kris Bryant in the fifth inning, lined a two-run double into the right-field corner off closer Alex Reyes to give the Cubs the lead.
“It was just fun to be able to come through there in that situation,” Happ said. “Been grinding a lot this year and haven’t really had a lot of moments like that, so to really kind of find it and really be able to complete that rally and get the ball to Craig [Kimbrel] was obviously big.”
“Pretty spectacular that [Happ] comes up with that hit in that moment,” Ross said. “All he’s been grinding through and working through. Super happy for him and our group.”
Williams gets a start
It had been some time since right-hander Trevor Williams started a game for the Cubs.
After an inconsistent first half, he was looking to start his second half strong. Williams got through the first two innings Tuesday against the Cardinals without much damage, but things unraveled in the third and fourth.
After being handed a 1-0 lead on Hoerner’s RBI groundout in the second inning, Williams surrendered a two-out RBI double to Dylan Carlson in the third inning.
Nolan Arenado’s home run made it 2-1 in the fourth, and RBI singles by Harrison Bader and pitcher Johan Oviedo increased the Cardinals’ lead to 4-1.
In five innings, Williams allowed four runs and seven hits, walked one and struck out three.
Ortega working way into outfield mix
Manager David Ross has been finding a balance for his outfield mix all season, but with the trade of Joc Pederson opening up more at-bats, he has had to get more creative.
Happ appeared to be in line to get a good portion of those at-bats, but Rafael Ortega has moved into the outfield picture.
Ortega is hitting .348 in 13 games this month. Happ has struggled to get things going after a strong May.
Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 5 to 6 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This is a lovely day for you because the moon, Venus and Mars are all supportive to Aries. This means that whatever you attempt to do will probably succeed. It’s a great day to schmooze and enjoy playful outings. Travel plans will totally appeal!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You might deal with financial issues like loans, mortgages, debt or shared property, especially with how they relate to your home or your family. If so, be aware of the brief moon Alert. This is a lovely day to entertain at home.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
With the moon opposite your sign, you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Nevertheless, this is a friendly day! You will enjoy talking to everyone. Something will make you appreciate who and where you are.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Although this is a friendly, sociable day for most, you will use this energy to get better organized and work smart at your job. You might want to do something that helps you get better organized with a pet. The good thing is you have the energy!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Even though you are low key, you can’t resist invitations to party and socialize today! Enjoy social outings, playful activities with kids, sportsevents and fun times. With both Mars and Venus in your sign, you’ll make a memorable entrance.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Family discussions, especially with females, will go well today because good feelings abound. Some of you might instead prefer to cocoon at home alone. If so, you will feel pampered and private because this is an enjoyable day.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This is an excellent day for those of you who write, teach, act, sell or market for a living because your verbal skills are sharp. Not only that, you will be charming and friendly with everyone. Regardless of what you do for a living, this is an excellent day to communicate with someone.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Business and commerce are favored today (with the exception of a one-hour interval: check moon alert.) You might see ways to boost your income or to get a better-paying job. Admittedly, many of you will see ways to spend your money on something beautiful.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
For most of today, the moon is in your sign dancing with Venus and Mars, which makes you feel positive, energetic and friendly to everyone, especially people who are different or from another culture. This is because you want to broaden your horizons and stretch a bit.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is the perfect day for a nap. It’s also a good day to keep a low profile and watch the world go by. Nevertheless, financial discussions will go well. If you are negotiating a loan or mortgage, be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert (see above) for only one hour.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Your interaction with friends will be rewarding. You might also feel just as happy interacting with clubs, groups and associations because you’re in the mood to socialize and share your ideas. You are also thinking ahead about the future.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
People notice you, which is a good thing because you look very good in their eyes. You look successful and charming, which is why someone might approach you to ask for advice or for your help in some way. (Particularly related to your job.)
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor, producer Josh Hartnett (1978) shares your birthday. You are innovative, imaginative and very perceptive. You are also friendly and charming and you have strong ties to your family. This year you will strive to establish your place in the world with reference to your family, your job and your community. It’s a social year, and you will relate to a wide variety of people.
Bulls guard and U.S. Olympian Zach LaVine cleared USA Basketball’s health & safety protocol and will join the team Thursday afternoon in Tokyo, the organization said late Tuesday.
LaVine was in the protocols for contact tracing and wasn’t allowed to fly with the team Monday from Las Vegas. But he will arrive in time to play in the team’s Olympic opener Sunday against France.
In addition to LaVine, the U.S. team will gain Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday from the newly crowned NBA-champion Bucks and Devin Booker from the Suns. They’re expected to arrive in Tokyo this week.
The front page of the Chicago Tribune that ran on Moon Day, Apollo 11. Photo: Sophie Sanchez/ Comic Chicago
Despite today, July 20th, being Moon Day, most of the coverage of the Moon landing will not be published tomorrow because the landing occurred well after the day’s paper hit news stands. Coverage in the Chicago Tribune consisted of articles detailing the sequence of events viewers would be witnessing, as well as concern over the Russia’s Luna 15.
Front page coverage of the Apollo 11 landing. Click photos to enlarge.
I’m a tiny bit obsessed with space. I’m told it’s an acceptable obsession because I take what I learn and share it with others. If I’m not writing about space, among other things, I’m busy doing science with one of the many student orgs I volunteer with or, advocating to bring more STEM programs to underrepresented students. I miss working in a lab, so invite me out to see yours!
A Cook County judge Tuesday handed down a 42-year prison sentence for the getaway driver who sped 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton’s killer away from the South Side park where she was gunned down more than eight years ago.
On Tuesday, Judge Diana Kenworthy told Williams he would serve 35 years in prison for the honor student’s murder and an additional seven years on aggravated battery charges in the shooting that also wounded two other teenagers.
Williams was more than just a getaway driver, the judge said in her ruling.
“[Williams] was not taken by surprise,” Kenworthy said of testimony at Williams’ trial that the pair was hunting for members of a rival gang faction. “They were looking for people to shoot.”
Hadiya Pendleton’s parents, Cleopatra Cowley (center) and Nathaniel Pendleton Sr. (left), walk with supporters Tuesday afternoon into the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Pendleton was with a group of teenagers celebrating the end of finals on Jan. 20, 2013, in Harsh Park when gunman Micheail Ward opened fire, Assistant State’s Attorney Brian Holmes said at the sentencing hearing.
She was struck in the back less than a mile from President Barack Obama’s Kenwood home. The King College Prep High School student and majorette had preformed at Obama’s inauguration less than two weeks earlier.
Williams was behind the wheel of a white Nissan that drove Ward away from the scene and later told friends he and Ward had “done a drill” at the park, slang for a shooting, Holmes said. Williams hadn’t wanted to do the shooting himself because he was a former King College Prep student and was worried he’d be identified.
“He knew by his own statements that park was filled with King High school students,” the prosecutor said.
Both teens were arrested on the day of Pendleton’s funeral, which was nationally televised and attended by first lady Michelle Obama.
Nate Pendleton Jr., then 11 in 2014, stands next to a photograph of his late sister “Hadiya” who was killed in January 2013 from gun violence during the launching of “Hadiya’s Promise, a national, non-profit organization focused on the welfare of young people.Michael Jarecki/File photo for Sun-Times
Cleopatra Cowley, Pendleton’s mother, recalled her daughter’s unlimited potential on the stand Tuesday, saying the girl had dreamed of being of journalist, going into politics or even becoming a veterinarian.
Nathaniel Pendleton Jr., said he would be “forever scarred by the loss of my sister.”
Williams presented himself confidently during the proceedings but also showed moments of vulnerability.
After taking the stand to make a statement to Pendleton’s family, the young man — who had never before been charged with a crime — teared up and said he needed time to collect himself.
When he took the stand again later, Williams’ comments danced between claims he had been “misjudged” and the frequency with which he dwelled on the pain Pendleton’s family has had to “endure.”
“Mrs. Cowley, I think about you every day, because the deepest bond I have is with my mother,” Williams said, without ever taking responsibility for the shooting.
Following the hearing, Cowley said she believed Williams had admitted his wrongdoing in his own way.
“He said he wasn’t going to take responsibility, but he thinks about us every day,” she said.
The family said that even though Williams will now start serving his sentence, they have been serving a type of life sentence of their own since the day Hadiya was killed.
“It ends court,” Cowley said of the hearing’s finality.
“Every day we are without the ability to speak with her, to hold her, to dream with her … there’s no off button, just the absence of the court system.”
Whether the White Sox choose to ride out out Yasmani Grandal’s knee injury without a veteran addition before the trade deadline will be decided between now and July 30. But manager Tony La Russa pointed to Sox pitching of late as a case for standing pat with Zack Collins and Seby Zavala.
“The record from the day Yas got hurt till today speaks for itself,” La Russa said. “Especially the quality of the pitching.”
Going into their game against the Twins Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Sox have won eight of 10 games since Grandal’s injury. Pitchers ERAs are just one barometer of a catcher’s game calling and handling skill, especially over a small sample size, but it’s worth noting Sox pitchers have thrown to a 1.43 ERA over the light-hitting Zavala’s five starts through Monday.
Whether general manager Rick Hahn swings a deal for a veteran catcher remains to be seen. Just how long the Sox are expecting to wait for Grandal, who had knee surgery two weeks ago but is already throwing, hitting in the cage and doing other light work, might factor in the decision.
“He’s moving around real well,” said coach Jerry Narron, who oversees Sox catchers. “I’ve been really surprised how well Yas is moving. I don’t even know about the timetable. When they say he’s ready to do baseball activities, we’ll get after it.”
In the meantime, it’s Collins and Zavala at arguably the most important non-pitching defensive position on the field. Called up from Triple-A Charlotte when Grandal went down, Zavala caught left-hander Dallas Keuchel Tuesday while Collins, who was the DH, is slated to catch Dylan Cease Wednesday. Collins, who has caught 62 career games, has caught Sox pitchers to a 3.80 ERA (Grandal is at 3.54).
Lucas Giolito and Collins, who caught Rodon’s no-hitter, have both said they are comfortable throwing to Collins. Zavala caught the combined one-hitter of Rodon, Michael Kopech and Liam Hendriks Sunday.
“Zavala has a well deserved reputation for handling pitching,” La Russa said.
“He’s very, very prepared, he knows what a catcher’s job is — for us to get the most out of a pitcher that night,” Narron said. “He does a fantastic job. He takes a lot of pride in calling a good ballgame.”
Zavala caught five innings of two-run ball from left-hander Dallas Keuchel Tuesday. After Michael Kopech, working two innings of relief for the first time since May 24, allowed a homer to Josh Donaldson leading off the sixth that trimmed the Sox lead to 4-3, he struck out four straight batters. Kopech then walked two and had to be rescued by left fielder Brian Goodwin’s diving catch of Nelson Cruz’s sinking liner.
Keuchel allowed a homer to Max Kepler in the second and an RBI single to Andrelton Simmons in the fifth and exited after 89 pitches. The Sox scored two in the first on Jose Abreu’s RBI double and Yoan Moncada’s RBI single, and two in the third on Moncada’s two-run homer.
Narron doesn’t seem completely comfortable with two catchers with such limited experience, but knows “they’ll both be prepared. We’ll see what happens with them.”
Grandal is likely several weeks away from a return, but the Sox do have the luxury of an 8 1/2 game lead in the AL Central going into Tuesday.
“The catching position is like all 26 spots,” Narron said. “If the general manager thinks he can make a deal to make the club better he’s going to do that but if not, we’ll do everything we can with what we’ve got. I’m happy with them. They do a real good job.”
I’m dropping a small gallery of photos from a 1st Birthday celebration to which I was invited.
On Saturday the 17th, my son and I went to The Forge: Lemont Quarries, an adventure park covering 300 acres around some of the many quarries along the I&M Canal. It had a soft opening last year, with restricted access under current COVID guidelines. Among its attractions is Eight Towers Adventure, billed as “the largest aerial adventure course in North America.” The towers offer various methods of climbing, leading to four over-water zip lines. The water is a quarry with kayaking, paddleboats, and canoeing. There’s also a laser tag course, hiking, mountain biking, and bouldering trails. The area is also connected to trails along the I&M Canal.
While I wanted to try out the zip lining, I ran against a sad limitation: maximum weight to take part in the “adventure” features was 250 pounds. I’m, um, a few pounds beyond that. So I was allowed to switch to an hour on a kayak. And now I have more incentive to try and get my weight down.
Entrance to the Forge: Lemont Quarries
Docks at The Forge for kayaking and boats
Evening scene overlooking the quarry and zip lines
Along with some time on the water, we got to spot the rentals for mountain bike, trailheads, and a stage for a live music show. We got to the food stand just in time to snag some hot dogs. And I got a local beer to go with my dog.
Pollyanna Brewing Summerly
Drinks at The Forge were all in cans. The usual Light and some White Claws. But there was also some Goose Island 312 and two beers from Lemont’s own Pollyanna Brewing Co.
I went with their Summerly, partly because it was in the bigger can. It’s a beer with three kinds of wheat malt, and “hundreds of pounds” of raspberries.
Pollyanna Summerly
I had no glass, but I spotted a bit of bubbly pinkish beer on the can rim. There’s a pleasant raspberry nose against a slight beery smell. Taste is light and, yes, summery. Raspberry leads the way, just tart enough to be noticed. Wheat beer backing just lets the fruit do its stuff.
The quarry here also has Pollyanna On the Ropes, a pale ale clearly intended as a tie in to the location.
The Forge: Lemont Quarries is at 1001 Main Street, just past downtown Lemont.
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Last week I was listening to a new friend describe a frustrating situation occurring in her life. With emotion and tears, she told me about visiting many doctors (a pediatrician, a rheumatologist, and a dermatologist, just to name a few) trying to figure out what was going on with her daughter (13 years old) who was having unusual symptoms.
Rather than getting any information from her, she felt like the doctors treated her as JUST a mom. The following are some brief examples of symptoms her daughter was experiencing: purple toes, swollen hands, ongoing menstruation, etc.
The first doctor she sought help from shook his head at her and asked if she had considered putting socks on her daughter. So, my friend prepared herself for another doctor. She described to me how she made sure to have symptoms written down and to act unemotional, in hopes that one of the specialists would take her seriously. She has not found one yet.
What a bunch of bulls***, I thought, as she described the doctor’s questions and comments. I thoroughly related and remember the condescending comments I endured from doctors when I sought help with some ailments my daughter was experiencing, many years ago. This blog is my attempt to encourage other parents to speak up and continue seeking solutions when their intuition tells them to be concerned.
My husband and I have the wonderful gift of a daughter we adopted from China. We traveled to China to bring her home, in a delegation with 5 other families also fortunate enough to be adopting. She was a beautiful, happy, and engaging 13-month-old girl (and I am not biased). When I gave her a bath, I noticed a dry rash (huge red blotches) all over her legs. Since one of the dads was a pediatrician, I sought his advice. He waved his hand at me to dismiss my concern and assured me it was nothing to worry about.
After a few weeks at home, this rash still did not look right, and she rubbed her legs. So, I took her to the new pediatrician I sought out just for her. He was recommended by many as one of the best in the area and had experience with children adopted from China.
I will never forget the look he gave me (the look someone gives an idiot). He said something that went like this: Mom, that is a common rash many children have when they first arrive. Go home. FYI, I was always called Mom and never by name, I am not sure if he knew my name.
I was not convinced.
So, I made an appointment with a recommended dermatologist. He told me that this was serious business and left untreated it could lead to kidney damage or even be fatal; I needed to take quick action. He let me know that the condition was severe, and she was probably in a lot of pain. The dermatologist explained that the three of us (my husband, daughter, and I) needed to cover ourselves with a prescription medication (an intense medicine that had a burning sensation) to rid the infection. All her toys needed to be treated also. Following this treatment, the rash quickly disappeared.
Conclusion
Parents, please trust your instincts. What is the worse that can happen if we get a second or third opinion? Unfortunately, I know firsthand what might happen if we do not. Soon, I will post a follow-up on this topic, which shows an example of what might have happened if I accepted the first opinion.
For over a quarter of a century, Dr. Amy Sussna Klein has dedicated herself to just one vocation — early childhood education.
As an educator, she has taught a wide variety of Early Childhood courses in university and community college settings. In order to connect theory and practice she volunteered in classes when she was a professor. In addition, she was a toddler, preschool and primary school teacher for several years. When she was a teacher she loved working with parents and ran parenting groups. Now, as a parent, she strives to follow the approaches she taught as she raises her own child.
Amy has presented nationally and internationally. She has consulted for such prestigious companies as Pearson Education and Arthur D. Little, and has rendered professional and community service to various state and local educational communities. She has been a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for over twenty years, and served 2 years as the president of its greater Kansas City chapter.
If you wish to contact Amy, please email her at ParentingSOS.Chicago@google.com.
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