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State Rep. LaShawn Ford resigns from Loretto Hospital board over vaccine flapon March 23, 2021 at 1:54 pm

State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford has resigned from the board of trustees at Loretto Hospital over how it handled revelations of improperly providing vaccinations to people not yet eligible for the shots.

“I am very disappointed with the recent developments at The Loretto Hospital regarding its use of coronavirus vaccine entrusted to the hospital,” Ford said in a statement issued Tuesday morning.

“Yesterday, I submitted my resignation to The Loretto Hospital’s Board Chairman Edward Hogan because I strongly disagreed with how the reprimand of the hospital leadership was handled. As the state representative for the hospital and as a resident in its service area, I will continue to fight for resources for The Loretto Hospital, a safety-net hospital in the Austin community.”

The hospital’s CEO George Miller and COO Dr. Anosh Ahmed have come under fire in recent days after revelations the hospital improperly provided vaccinations to workers at Trump Tower, where Ahmed lives; at a suburban church that Miller is a member of; and a luxury watch shop on the Gold Coast where Ahmed shops.

Block Club Chicago broke the stories.

A hospital spokesman has said the two executives received reprimands, but details about what punishments they face have not been revealed.

In a phone call Tuesday morning, Ford said “it’s critical that consequences are more transparent.”

Ford previously told the Chicago Sun-Times the two would face “harsh reprimands.”

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Murder charge filed in Humboldt Park quadruple shootingon March 23, 2021 at 2:01 pm

A Hermosa man previously charged in connection to a 2019 quadruple shooting in Humboldt Park now faces a murder charge in the same shooting.

Keshawn Keaton was initially charged with torching the car used in the July 4, 2019, shooting. But now, Keaton faces a count of murder and three counts of attempted murder, police announced Tuesday.

Police said Keaton, 20, was arrested Monday after police identified him as a participant in the shooting in the 3400 block of West Iowa Street. He was expected to appear in court on the new charges later Tuesday.

Pierre Teamer, 32, was killed after gunfire broke out that morning near Iowa Street and Homan Avenue, police said then. Three other males — ages 17, 23 and 31 — were wounded. The shooting was the largest from that July Fourth weekend, which saw five people killed and 63 others wounded.

Officers tried to chase a white sedan that fled the scene of the shooting but lost sight of the car, only to find it abandoned that afternoon, police said then.

Keaton was arrested after the shooting and charged with arson for allegedly torching the car. In court, prosecutors said Keaton was a reputed member of the TNG faction of the Conservative Vicelords street gang. After his initial arrest, he admitted to wiping down the car and pouring lighter fluid onto it, prosecutors said.

An arrest report from then noted that Keaton was identified as a “participant” in both the arson and the shooting. Court records show Keaton was initially held without bail on the arson charge, but was later released after his bail was modified.

He pleaded not guilty to the arson charge, and was brought back into court in December 2020 for allegedly violating the terms of his home electronic monitoring, court records show. The arson case remained pending.

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Chicago public health officials said increasing vaccine supply is priority over opening 24-hour vaccination site (LIVE UPDATES)on March 23, 2021 at 2:39 pm

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Chicago won’t open a 24-hour vaccination site yet, Arwady says

Chicago public health officials said they have no plans to open a vaccination site that would be open 24 hours a day — as some other cities have done.

At a press conference on the city’s vaccinations efforts, officials were asked about the possibility of opening an around-the-clock center to speed up vaccines and increase accessibility for essential workers. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said the main focus right now is increasing vaccine supply.

“At this point, there’s not plans for a 24-hour situation,” Arwady said “We’ll see what the demand looks like and we’ll see what the vaccine supply looks like.”

Chicago is set to expand vaccine eligibility next Monday to additional essential workers like those in food service and hospitality, as well as those over 16 years old with underlying health conditions.

Since the start of the vaccine rollout, the city has prioritized healthcare and the first group of essential workers, according to Arwady.

“We’re always interested in new ideas, but we’ve been very focused here,” Arwady said “So, we’ll keep prioritizing those workers and we’ll see if they are more creative things we need to do to reach them.”

Read the full story from Sophie Sherry here.

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9:30 a.m. State Rep. LaShawn Ford resigns from Loretto Hospital board over vaccine flap

State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford has resigned from the board of trustees at Loretto Hospital over how it handled revelations of improperly providing vaccinations to people not yet eligible for the shots.

“I am very disappointed with the recent developments at The Loretto Hospital regarding its use of coronavirus vaccine entrusted to the hospital,” Ford said in a statement issued Tuesday morning.

Block Club Chicago broke the stories.

A hospital spokesman has said the two executives received reprimands, but details about what punishments they face have not been revealed.

In a phone call Tuesday morning, Ford said “it’s critical that consequences are more transparent.”

Ford previously told the Chicago Sun-Times the two would face “harsh reprimands.”

Read the full story from Mitch Dudek here.

New Cases & Vaccination Numbers

Illinois logged another 1,220 new confirmed, and probable, cases of the coronavirus, as well as 22 deaths.
The new cases were found in a batch of 47,374 tests.
So far, nearly one in three adult Illinois residents have received the vaccine, including about 64% of those 65 and older.

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15 shot, 3 fatally, Monday in Chicagoon March 23, 2021 at 2:43 pm

Fifteen people were shot Monday, three of them fatally, in Chicago gun violence.

Overall, Monday was nearly as violent as the entire weekend in Chicago, when 20 people were shot, four of them fatally.

Most of the shootings were localized in the city’s West and South sides. One of the wounded was a 65-year-old woman shot in her hand in Gage Park.

Chatham homicide

Monday’s latest homicide took place in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side. Two men were standing outside about 8:48 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue, when someone unleashed gunfire, Chicago police said.

A 20-year-old man was shot in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died. Another man, 62, was taken to the same hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm. His condition stabilized.

West Garfield Park murder

About 5:25 p.m., a man was killed and another wounded in a shooting in West Garfield Park. The two men were standing on a front porch in the 4400 block of West Jackson Boulevard, when a gray SUV pulled up and someone opened fire, police said.

One man, 31, suffered a gunshot wound to the back and the other man, 35, was struck in the left shoulder. Both men went to Mt. Sinai hospital, where the 31-year-old was later pronounced dead. The 35-year-old man was in good condition.

Bronzeville homicide

Less than an hour prior, two people were wounded, one fatally, in a shooting in Bronzeville on the South Side. About 5 p.m., a 24-year-old man was in the 4700 block of South Calumet Avenue, when two males fired shots at him, striking him in the torso, back and buttocks, police said. The man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. A 47-year-old woman who was not the intended target was grazed in the leg by a bullet. She was taken to the same hospital in good condition.

Nonfatal attacks

In nonfatal shootings, a 34-year-old man was shot after an argument in Dunning on the Northwest Side. About 11:05 p.m., he was outside in the 6900 block of West Addison Street, when he got into an argument with a group of people and shots were fire, police said. He was struck in the leg and brought to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in fair condition.

Woman shot in Altgeld Gardens

Minutes prior, a 32-year-old woman was shot inside a home in Altgeld Gardens on the Far South Side. About 11 p.m., she was inside her home in the 13100 block of South Corliss Avenue, when a male she knew fired several shots at her, police said. She was struck in both legs and the torso, and was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where she was stabilized.

South Deering shootout

An hour prior, a man was shot in South Deering on the South Side. They were sitting in a parked vehicle about 10 p.m. in the 2500 block of East 109th Street when two people walked up to them and fired shots, police said. A 25-year-old man was struck in the face and grazed in the neck area. He pulled out his own gun and returned fire but did not strike anyone.

He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition. Police said a handgun was recovered at the scene, and the man does not have a valid FOID card or concealed carry license. He was taken into custody and charges are pending.

Woman shot in Jackson Park

About 8 p.m., a woman was shot in Jackson Park near Woodlawn on the South Side. She was outside in the 1600 block of East Hayes Drive when someone opened fire, striking her in the arm, police said. The 31-year-old was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center. Her condition was stabilized.

North Side shooting

A man was shot and critically wounded in North Park on the North Side. About 5:45 p.m., the 21-year-old was in the 3400 block of West Foster Avenue when someone opened fire, striking him in the back and neck area, police said. The man was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.

Woman shot in Lawndale

A 30-year-old woman was in good condition after she was shot in Lawndale on the West Side. She was riding in a vehicle about 2:51 p.m. in the 3900 block of West Lexington Street, when three males opened fire, striking her in the abdomen, police said. The woman took herself to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. She was listed in good condition.

Park Manor shooting

A 21-year-old man was shot Monday afternoon in Park Manor on the South Side. The shooting happened about 2:05 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Evans Avenue, according to police. The man suffered a gunshot wound to the arm and leg, police said. He was taken to St. Bernard Hospital in good condition.

65-year-old woman shot in Gage Park

In the day’s first reported shooting, a 65-year-old woman was shot in Gage Park. About 11:30 a.m., she was in the alley of the 5900 block of South Campbell Avenue, when she heard shots and felt pain, police said. The woman suffered a gunshot wound to her hand and took herself to Holy Cross Hospital where she was listed in good condition.

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Make Your Own Pappardelleon March 23, 2021 at 1:31 pm

1 Prep the dough

Start with the right flour. Bauer recommends Caputo 00, which you can find at Whole Foods. “ ‘Double zero’ refers to the grind, and it’s ultrafine,” he says. “You can use all-purpose flour, but double-zero flour will give you a smoother pasta. Bread flour is also a good substitute.” Mound two cups of the flour on a cutting board, make a well in the middle, and add three egg yolks. “Good egg yolks are important, so splurge to get really fresh local eggs.” Mix the yolks into the flour with a fork until a dough forms, then let the dough sit for a few hours in the refrigerator, which yields a softer, smoother result. Bring the dough to room temperature before rolling it.

2 Roll it out

On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to flatten out the dough until it’s thin enough to fit into a pasta roller (Bauer recommends the Marcato Atlas, or a KitchenAid mixer attachment). “Rollers squeeze the air out of the pasta, so you’ll want to laminate it, which means folding the pasta sheet over itself [and running it through the roller] a few times.” How do you know it’s ready? “When you drape it over the cover of a book, you should be able to read through it.”

3 Cut and cook

Slice the pasta into 3/4-inch-wide ribbons using a long knife. Then add it to a pot of generously salted boiling water and cook. “How pasta is cooked is very personal. I cook it for about four minutes, but test it by eating a piece — that’s how you know if it’s al dente enough.”

Or, Let the Pros Do the Work

Here are three more spots to pick up excellent fresh pasta.

Eataly

The pasta’s made daily at this Italian food emporium, and you’ll typically find noodles like tagliatelle and spaghetti alla chitarra. From $6.90 a pound. 43 E. Ohio St., Near North Side

Pasta Fresh

The venerable pasta shop features all manner of noodles — fettuccine, linguine, capellini, and more — in a variety of flavors, from classic egg to lemon, tomato, parsley, and even squid ink. $2.95 a pound. 3418 N. Harlem Ave., Belmont Heights

Tortello

The restaurant and pasta shop sells fresh bucatini, spaghetti, and other noodles, plus sauces and Parm. $9 a pound. 1746 W. Division St., Wicker Park

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Know Your Ramen Styleson March 23, 2021 at 1:31 pm

Tonkotsu

Literally “pork bone” broth, this rich, creamy style originated on the island of Kyushu, famous for its piggies. A bowl made with tonkotsu broth is usually called Hakata ramen, named for a noodle-tastic neighborhood in Kyushu’s largest city, Fukuoka.

Try it at Ramen Wasabi (2101 N. Milwaukee Ave., Logan Square). While excellent versions abound, the bowl here earns its richness with a deep and porky broth. $14

Miso

A specialty of Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, this miso-seasoned winter rib-sticker typically has ground pork and loads of bean sprouts and shredded veggies.

Try it at Ramen Misoya (1584 Busse Rd., Mount Prospect). You can choose from three regional styles: Hokkaido (rich, savory), Tokyo (light, sweet), and Ise (deep, funky). You know you want the OG. $10.90

Shio

The name means “salt,” and this is the lightest and clearest of the three main broth styles (the other two being miso and shoyu). The basic chicken soup of ramen, it’s often prepared with a salty seasoning called tare that can be savory with dried seafood or bright with citrus juice or hot pepper (or both).

Try it at Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (1482 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wicker Park). The yuzu shio ramen here is sunny and sharp. $13.80

Paitan

The word means “white soup,” and it technically refers to any broth, like tonkotsu, that is cloudy with fat and collagen from long-boiled bones. But most often, it refers to broths made with chicken — all the richness, none of the pig.

Try it at Ramen Takeya (819 W. Fulton Market, West Loop). Its version is like the white chocolate of the bunch: creamy and gentle. $14

Shoyu

This soy-sauce-based broth style can vary from gentle and sweet to dark and sardine-broth fishy. A lot of the more modern styles technically fall into this bucket.

Try it at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai (1129 N. Roselle Rd., Hoffman Estates). The textbook shoyu broth highlights the terrific “hand crumpled” housemade noodles. $11.40

Tantanmen

This style references a specific Chinese specialty: Sichuan dan dan noodles. Typically red and oily, tantanmen contains black bean chile oil, sesame paste, and ground pork — think of it as the Sloppy Joe of ramen.

Try it at Aodake Ramen (21 W. Calendar Ave., La Grange). This spot serves both the traditional (wickedly spicy and rich) as well as a vegan version made with cabbage, kale noodles, and enough creamy sesame to give its broth body. $13 ($12 for vegan)

Tsukemen

This subspecialty, a.k.a. “dipping ramen,” has become a major thing in Japan and L.A. Thick noodles and toppings come alongside a separate bowl of deeply concentrated, salty broth, which works as a dip. (If you want to drink it at the end, add hot water.)

Try it at Chicago Ramen (578 E. Oakton St., Des Plaines). It’s the house specialty; the broth is so thick it almost jiggles. $10.95

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Why I Love Yakameinon March 23, 2021 at 1:33 pm

The first time I had yakamein was from the famous Yakamein Lady in New Orleans. She learned how to make it from her mother, and her mom learned it from her mother. Her version, with hard-boiled eggs and green onions, is really simple and good. Basically, it’s a mash-up of soul food and Chinese food, kind of a New Orleans version of ramen and pho.

Growing up in New Orleans, I’d find yakamein along second-line routes during Mardi Gras and on Frenchmen Street. It’s also known as a hangover cure since it is hearty and filling. People would leave the bars and go have a cup of yakamein.

You start with the beef — in New Orleans, it’s usually the beef you’d use for roast beef po’boys. You cook it down in a broth made with beef bones and soy sauce. Some people put hoisin or oyster sauce in there as well. And then your “holy trinity” — onion, bell pepper, and celery — which you find in a lot of New Orleans dishes. The noodle is usually spaghetti, which absorbs the broth and takes on that brown color — that’s when it’s best.

When I make yakamein at Ina Mae Tavern, I use extra bones to give the broth more body and a beefier taste. I want to stay true to the original flavors. I want you to have it exactly the way you’d have it down in New Orleans.

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Cook Like a Chef With These Noodle Kitson March 23, 2021 at 1:33 pm

A Kid-Friendly Dish: Lula Cafe’s Pasta Yia Yia

Jason Hammel’s Greek-inflected dish, based on a family recipe, has been a staple on the menu for over 20 years. The kit, which serves two, includes bucatini, feta, Parmesan, butter, garlic, and cinnamon — all the ingredients you (and your kids, since they can help) need to make the warmly spiced brown butter pasta dish. $18. 2537 N. Kedzie Blvd., Logan Square

A Date-Night Dinner: HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen’s Chicken Pho
Thai Dang makes a mean bowl of pho, and his at-home chicken version may just become your go-to weekend warmer. The kit, which serves two, includes Dang’s famously flavorful broth, pulled organic chicken, rice noodles, scallions, and herbs, plus pickled onions, hoisin, sambal, and lime to garnish the soup to your liking. $24. 1800 S. Carpenter St., Pilsen

A Fancy Weeknight Upgrade: Daisies’ Mushroom Pappardelle
This kit, which serves four, will remind you why Joe Frillman’s fresh pasta program is such a standout. You’ll get a pound of his ready-to-cook, made-from-scratch pappardelle and a generous portion of his umami-rich mushroom ragù, which includes portobellos, porcinis, and mushroom concentrate, along with freshly grated Parmesan to finish it off. $45. 2523 N. Milwaukee Ave., Logan Square

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Why I Love Spaghetti With Meat Sauceon March 23, 2021 at 1:34 pm

I have a confession: One of my favorite noodle dishes is spaghetti with meat sauce topped with melted American cheese. But before you come for me, note that I am not alone.

This is a longtime tradition in Black households, where this version of spaghetti is an ever-present side dish at cookouts, church revivals, and Sunday dinners. You’ll also find large tinfoil pans full of it at any soul food restaurant with a buffet. Why? I never thought about it until now, so I asked my mom. “It’s inexpensive and easy to make,” she said matter-of-factly, adding that it’s a staple as commonplace as macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and collard greens.

For me, the spaghetti was the perfect complement to the crispy buttermilk fried chicken, barbecue ribs, or smothered pork chops piled on my plate. A nice heap of the hearty pasta ensured I wouldn’t make a second trip to the buffet. No matter where I had it, the formula was the same: boiled noodles, tomato sauce made from scratch with ground beef and lots of fresh oregano and garlic. Some people make it on the stovetop, while others, like my mother, bake it in a large casserole dish, which seals in all the flavors. That’s always been my favorite version. In both methods, the American cheese is added when there are only a few minutes left to cook, so there’s a perfectly melted top layer of golden gooeyness.

Some may cringe at the American cheese, but as a kid, I thought it tasted like the pasta version of a cheeseburger. And who doesn’t love cheeseburgers? Melted mozzarella, Asiago, Parmesan, or provolone just don’t have the same effect. Don’t get me wrong — I’ve eaten and loved handmade pastas sprinkled with the very best cheeses at some of the world’s most celebrated Italian restaurants. But when I go home, I want soul food, and that’s spaghetti with meat sauce and American cheese.

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